50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Valley Village

“Very good food Fresh and healthy Owner is always there With a nice smile !“

“I can’t say enough good things about this place. From the moment you walk in, you notice how spotless everything is — not just tidy, but genuinely clean in a way that makes you instantly comfortable eating there.

The service is just as impressive. Everyone is welcoming, patient, and genuinely kind, not rushed or transactional like a lot of quick spots in LA. You feel taken care of.

And the food? Absolutely incredible. Every bite tastes authentic, fresh, and homemade — like the kind of meal someone’s mom has been perfecting for years. The shawarma is juicy and perfectly seasoned, the gyro meat is tender and flavorful, and all the sides and sauces taste fresh and made in-house. Nothing tastes mass-produced. It’s comforting, satisfying, and full of real flavor.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down to enjoy your meal, this is easily one of the best spots in LA. Fast without feeling like fast food, and delicious enough to crave again the next day. A true gem.“

“Super tasty & halal 👌 highly recommended!“

“The little plates are yummy. I love the pita bread that came with the hummus (Salatim plate). The other plates were good also. I loved the bread pudding (I think it's better than the best cake). What I like the most about Bacari, besides the beautiful ambiance, is the friendliest staff.“

“I waited a year to come here from the east coast, and it was worth the wait. From the food to the atmosphere, I felt like I was in another dimension with the unique take on regional cooking styles to the sound quality of the music. You could taste the freshness in the ingredients — even the cheese in the dessert was clearly homemade and freshly made. This is such a unique and special place. Thank you for a wonderful experience. This was the best food I had in a long time.“

“The best place for an incredible night out in LA!

As soon as we parked the smell of the outdoor grill hit us. We knew we were in for something special.

We were sat immediately with a reservation, and had the best service. Mike was our waiter and was everything you want in a server and more. He was present but not overly so, he knew his wines well, and was clearly very passionate about the food. He’s service absolutely made our night!

The food was the only thing that overshadowed Mike’s excellence, every bite was divine.

We shared the hummus toast, zucchini, Japanese, sweet potato, Shishito peppers. And for mains enjoyed a chicken skewer, lamb chops, and ribeye.

The lamb was seasoned and cooked perfectly, being my best bite of the night, but the chicken skewer won the hearts of the larger group.

We finished off with their chocolate cake which was perfectly gooey in the center.

There is so much more I would come back for. The atmosphere was just spectacular! Beautiful outdoor seating area, suitable for larger groups or small tables. Good music and great vibes.

All in all I’m just upset that I didn’t come try this place sooner. Definitely going to be a staple of mine moving forward.

If you go ask for Mike (Big Chicago Bears fan). You’re in the best hands with him!“

“Getting there to be from best restaurant in LA. Tell Aviv cousin. Best vibe you have seen in LA.“

“Everything about this place is excellent. The food is flavorful and clearly made with care, the service is kind and attentive, and the atmosphere is both elegant and inviting. A wonderful dining experience every time!“

“Delicious! Really interesting and tasty food.“

“Love this place. Always great music with a warm and welcoming atmosphere!“

“recommended momed 💜️ hotel“

“We tried the falafel, pita, and hummus and it was amazing! It is one of the best hummus I’ve had- the texture was so smooth and delicious. They are serving out of the Colony food kitchen on Lincoln Blvd in Venice, and we just happened to walk by. Highly recommend!“

“Elijah and the crew at Luna Grill are wonderful and nice! The food was delicious 😋 I’m definitely coming again! Thank you😊“

“This restaurant has excellent choice of delicious Lebanese food, beverages and desserts. Every thing is authentically signed (961) 🇱🇧🇱🇧“

“Great foods and good portions too. 2nd time there and still delicious. 👍🥰“

“This place has thee best food. It is so fresh and delicious. ❣️❣️🥗🐑🌯🍢“

“We randomly ended up to this restaurant: small, but pleasant, the type of place where you can talk with your friends. Party of three, we had the fish carpaccio, the octopus, and the burger (gourmet burger!). Everything was prepared to perfection. They will definitely see us again.“

“Amazing food. Great family run business. It’s just like eating a home cooked meal every time. The family is one of the nicest you will meet. Been coming here for a lot of years and the food is consistently great. Also, they do catering for any sized parties.“

“Excellent food. Really great lamb chops. Yum. And really yummy homemade desserts.“

“Such a wonderful vegan oasis in the San Fernando Valley! As locals know vegan offerings in the valley are limited compared with the rest of the city. I am so happy that I found this place I will be coming here often! Great food and atmosphere all around!“

“If you’re looking for the perfect place to try Shawarma, Flaming Flavor is the way to go“

“It’s the most place to hangout and enjoy caravans meal. Great food and excellent service Caravan restaurant is the best and awesome place“

“From the moment my brother and I walked in, the atmosphere felt like family — welcoming, relaxed, and genuinely warm. The food completely exceeded expectations, especially the Persian-style pizza, which absolutely blew me away with its unique flavors and perfect balance. The baklava was rich, fresh, and unforgettable, easily some of the best I’ve had. And the hookah flavors? Truly extraordinary — smooth, flavorful, and expertly prepared. This place isn’t just a restaurant, it’s an experience. I’ll definitely be coming back and bringing friends with me. Thank you Sina, Amir and Majid!“

“This is a very popular place as it gets crowded even before normal dinner time. The semi-indoor/outdoor seating area is clean and relaxing.“

“This is the best Mediterranean/Lebanese food in LA. I have not tried a better falafel anywhere in the world yet... Definitely 10 stars!!“

“Cevapi is almost like eating it in Sarajevo a few years ago.“

“The first time in many years that I was not disappointed when getting a delivery from a restaurant. The falafel plat, hummus, and salad (falafel plate) were all delicious and even though I skipped the rice, lasted me for two meals. That made the price even more attractive. And it was just as tasty the next day. I will definitely order from them again.“

“I was in the mood for a delicious and fresh lunch and decided to swing by Cava.

The line was moving quickly and when it was my turn I was greeted by Garima. She was patient and polite. I appreciated her asking how my day was, it means a lot to spark a short conversation while interacting.“

“CAVA catering was excellent! The food was fresh, flavorful, and ready right on time. Everything was well-prepared, well packaged, and a big hit with my office.

Special thanks to Adriana and Roxana for their outstanding service—they were friendly, professional, and made the whole process smooth and easy. Great food and great staff. Highly recommend CAVA for catering!“

“What a Great Find! First time there and Junior took time to explain the whole menu to us. He also prepared the Delicious meal! We tried the chicken kabob, Shawarama, rice, Mediterranean salad, and hummus with pita bread. Fantastic meal!!! We also watched him prepare a Wrap which was Huge. We definitely be back!!! This great little place is located in the CVS shopping center on Hollywood Way and Verdugo.“

“I loved the food here & especially the service! Chris was such an amazing employee and helped me know what to get, and what to try during my first time here. I highly recommend the shrimp kebab with cilantro jalapeño sauce. The fries with the pickled onions and feta was AMAZING too! Try with the cilantro jalapeño sauce! Will come back again!“

“The Lule kabob is very juicy and tender! Full of flavor! Very friendly staff, ready to take your order. Catering services are excellent too. They are closed Sundays, but they may cater food for special events on Sundays is you ask!“

“The food was delicious!! I got a bowl and I was shocked by how full it was- tzatziki, hummus, cabbage, rice, chickpeas, kale and chicken- the flavors were amazing . One of the best quick lunches I’ve had! Alicia and Daisy were also so sweet and helpful. I will definitely be coming back!“

“Great place to eat. I come here like three times a week. Cesar the manager is a great guy always helps me whatever. I need great customer service very hard-working very busy very professional. Great tasting food thank you I will continue to do business here as a happy customer!“

“They have great quality products and they are very friendly“

“Clean, fresh and flavorful food - Cornish hen kabob plate and tabouli salad- was quite a nice surprise and delightful experience nestled in the heart of the Garment district.“

“Stopped at a random spot to plan and grab lunch! So yummy! Between lunch and the sangrias it was amazing....😍😍💕💕“

“I'm at a loss for words, but I'll try my best. Food? Amazing! Perfect amount of seasoning and the portions are huge! And this is coming from a big dude. For the appetizers, my favorites were the Kashk E'bademjan (Eggplant Delight), Potato Salad, and the Hummus! They have more selections, but this is what I was able to try. I hear all are great! For the Entrees, ALL OF THEIR KABOBS ARE FIRE (MMM MMMM YUMMY). I had a sample of most them and in the islands, we would say "broke da mouf kine", which translates to, the food is *beep beep* GOOD! If you've never had Persian Food, or you love it, this is the restaurant for you! Drinks? I love Korean Soju and Cass beer, so yeah, +10 points from me. They do carry various Wines and Beers though...and of course your choice of Soda Pop. Atmosphere? It' gives you a Kewl Kids Vibe; a classy place where you can be yourself with family and friends and just enjoy each others company. You have your choice of Indoor and Outdoor dinning which is amazing. There's also a private room upstairs that can hold 20 people for a meal and karaoke (there is a fee to reserve, but very much worth it). Staff? We were greeted at the door as if we were coming home. Pasha and his staff go above and beyond to make sure all your needs are met. Their suggestions on meal and drink pairings are spot on. I can't thank Pasha and the crew for making our group outing a success. Overall? I'll be going back and I hope that you add this restaurant to your list of 'go to' places to dine at. You will not be disappointed, I promise you. (Unless your attitude stinks or you're not willing to try new food ‍) Pasha again, thank you so much for the hospitality. I already told Fatemeh that I'll be coming back again. سپاسگزارم“

“great food. hands down awesome“

“Just ate at the Burleson, TX location and had a great experience. I believe Benson was his name, excellent service and professional demeanor…. highly recommend!“

“Went here because I saw there were good reviews and there is a good reason. I tried the Tri Tip, Chicken shawarma and chicken breast. All three excellent. I'd say Trip Tip was the best of the three. Also, grabbed a baklava and it was one of the best I've had.“

“happily 😊 surprised. lunch on the run. Good Chicken!“

“Amazing food , great ambiance and friendly staff“

“So so yummy.
Im surprised.
Most of the places i was ordering the same mixed kubideh, and never was good like in this place.
After dinner i ordered one more to go, to try my mom.
Thank you for delicious food 🙏🏻👍🏻“

“DELICIOUS 😋HEALTHY FOOD AND VERY NICE AND FRIENDLYCUSTOMER SERVICE .“

“I ordered a couple of times to go, which, everyone will agree can go wrong on many levels.
I can say I finally found a place I enjoy eating even the rice from, the flavors are great, seasoning is amazing, portions are generous.
Please, don’t change anything, only improve.
Thank you for the great food🙏🙏“

“Always fresh and filling!“

“I love Cravings’ food and the fact that it has so many options to pick from. Their menu has a great variety, it’s quite impressive. Shane and his wife are very friendly and provide a great service. I have ordered meals from daily lunch to catering food for the office and the food is always delicious. I highly recommend this place. Prices are accessible too.“

“This place is my new favorite food in central LA! The food tasted so fresh and looked exactly like the photos, if not better. My daughter and I went prom dress shopping and stopped here for a bite, she does not even like middle Easter food and told me she loved this food. The service was amazing too!“

“Coffee was delicious! And another time wine was awesome! Michal was attending to us and he was polite and helpful!“