50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Winnetka

“Down to earth vibe, like an old school kitchen. No menu, just whatever the chef is making. All items are simple, clean, and wholesome. Menu changes daily, with fresh ingredients. Their tahini sauce is fire. 5/5 would return. $15 ayce win/win/win“

“restaurant service at the highest level! the food is very tasty. very kind and responsive staff. convenient to hold events and important events of your life! I am very satisfied with you! Thank you🙏🏻❤️“

“All……. Everything!!!!!!!!“

“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!“

“I love the food is my favorite restaurant“

“The food portions are very generous! Everything is delicious, and the owner truly pays attention to detail. They noticed my husband was watching a soccer game and kindly turned on the TV next to us so he could keep watching. We’ve been coming here many times, and it never disappoints.“

“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!“

“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!“

“My first visit to Caffe Noor didn’t disappoint. The service was excellent and the food was so fresh and delicious. I recommend the falafel pita with roasted eggplant.“

“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!“

“Monaia Mediterranean Cuisine is a true gem. The quality of the raw meats alone sets them apart — exceptionally fresh, beautifully cut, and with a level of care you can immediately taste. The variety across the menu is impressive, from classic Mediterranean staples to thoughtfully prepared specialties that feel both authentic and elevated.

Service is attentive, warm, and genuinely knowledgeable, which makes the entire experience feel effortless and welcoming. You can tell this is a place that takes pride in what they do — from sourcing to preparation to presentation.

If you care about quality ingredients, generous portions, and consistently excellent service, Monaia is a place you’ll want to return to again and again.“

“Susan is delightful, and the food is FRESH & DELICIOUS....oh, that laffa bread!!!!!!!“

“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 🙏🏻👍🏻“

“The lamb gyros are the best things ever. 😊“

“Had a great experience at The Kebab Shop! The manager, Juan, was super helpful and welcoming—great customer service makes all the difference. I ordered the grilled chicken bowl and it was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The bathrooms were clean, which is always a plus in my book. Even though they opened a new location in Santa Clarita, this one remains top tier—the taste here is always on point. Definitely my go-to spot!“

“Nice patio, feels like you are somewhere in Europe“

“The food and service was excellent and it also has good hookah!“

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“The food is amazing! I will definitely be going back. If you go for lunch order ahead, they make everything fresh.“

“The best of the best Israeli/Mediterranean kosher food home made and you can taste the diffrence! I cant praise them enough. Try and you won't be disappointed! Amazing!!!“

“I ordered the beef combo and the taste was absolutely delicious! I’ve tried many Persian restaurants before, but Olive Paper really stands out. Even the rice is completely different and cooked to perfection. The food is amazing, the restaurant is very clean, and the service is excellent. A special shout-out to the cashier — she’s very kind and professional, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend Olive Paper if you want real quality Persian food!“

“Absolutely fantastic for date night or literally any other dining event you might have!!!! Food was incredible especially the glazed pork belly and the brussel sprouts. AND dessert is an absolute must, everyone needs to try the bread pudding! Good price point for the quality of food and the cutest Mediterranean inspired design.“

“This place was delicious! Tried it for the first time today for dinner. The humus and falafel taste very original I could tell they use quality ingredients and the entrees were so big we could’ve ordered a lot less. Great food at a great price point and the server was really nice as well!“

“Yes I highly recommend the food, the service, and atmosphere.“

“Great food and friendly staff. Owners greet you and serve!“

“The food here is really delicious! Everything tastes fresh and full of flavor, and you can tell they put care into how it’s made. The people who work here are super sweet and friendly, which makes the experience even better.
The only downside is that the prices feel a bit on the higher side for a kebob stand. Still, the quality and taste definitely make it worth trying. Overall, great food and great service!“

“Nice food, cooperative staff“

“I love this spot the owner has great Persian food , the kinda flavor that is so different then the rest of the Persian res in the area, I swear the owner is this older nice men the place has home made food smells so good !He makes the best horash sabzi it’s the green herbs stow it comes with a side of rice and it’s really delicious!My friend loves kabobs so he orders that and says it’s very good !All the locals of the area eat here :)So in case you are in the Woodland Hills neighborhood I recommend grabbing lunch at this placeI enjoy every time I come here it reminds meof my moms food , so thank you for this“

“Food is Laways great here. Especially the Xinkali. I've had it many times and its always on Point. Just recently tried the xash and it was awesome. Everything is a bit on the pricy side but then again quality costs. I just wish they cost a little less then maybe we can use them more often then not.“

“***** tasty food nice and clean place“

“I don’t usually post reviews but I am was so pleased with this Cava location. We were immediately greeted upon arriving which is rare in a “fast-casual” restaurant. The manager ended up attending us and was helpful and gave us a free drink since we were unsure. Just really great service that is rare now a days.“

“11/13/25
My name is Jon and today was my first time visiting Lemonzest. Mediterranean food is my favorite and I am extremely happy that I accidentally found this location while walking by it. I was immediately greeted by the two team members who both had amazing energy that made me feel welcomed!! The music and atmosphere was perfect for anyone to relax while simply enjoying lunch or dinner. Of course, the food... mmm mmm! I am in love with how delicious the food was. The rice was light and flavorful, the chicken was very tender, and the salad was perfectly fresh. For sure Lemonzest will be my first choice when I am too lazy to cook at home.
To the team members, thank you! I will be back soon.
Jon.“

“This spot is one of my go-tos when I want something quick but still really good. Everything tastes fresh, portions are solid, and the setup makes it easy to get exactly what you want. Jay stood out with his service—he was welcoming, patient, and just made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. It’s always nice when someone like Jay makes you feel appreciated as a customer. Definitely a place I’ll keep coming back to.“

“Most delicious food you can ask for“

“Delicious love coming here“

“The Shawarmins are awesome! Very friendly and cool owners. HEY Guys! It's ME!“

“Good food good value and a full bar ;)“

“Omg the most delicious breakfast I have ever had , mr jamshid is the kindest person, thank you always and appreciate your neatness for this wonderful restaurant“

“First time here and it was so worth it. I got the beef steak plate steak was juicy, rice was flavorful, hummus was tasty, and the pita was soft and fresh. The mango lemonade hit the spot too. Alhamdulillah, I was really happy with everything. Definitely recommend! Plus it's halal. I will definitely be back iA.“

“My friend and I enjoyed the dinner at the restaurant. However , after we finished the dinner, made the payment and were leaving the restaurant, the server approached and asked if we made payment or not on our way out. It was so rude and disrespectful. I wish she had verified with the restaurant first before she made such a rude question.“

“We don’t celebrate a single holiday dinner without AV Grill. The food is always fresh, perfectly grilled, and full of amazing flavor. Our guests love it every time. AV Grill has become our go-to for every special occasion. Highly recommend!
Thank you Arthur and Verab!“

“This place is my go to place. It is honestly priced and always pretty quick no more that 15 minutes. Worst part about this place is finding parking but fret not no one in Sherman Oaks knows how to drive so park wherever cause it’ll be quick“

“I like the place, but the new skinny waiter is horrible. I chose to dine in but he brought me a to go bag without letting me know in advance only because I came 20 minutes before the close and he wanted me to get out of there as soon as possible.“

“Food is really good, good prices, lot of food“

“WOW!!!! This place is legit!!! Food was hot, packed with flavor and plentiful!!! The pita was soft and warm. The hummus was on point, the chicken was super legit! Enough food for 2.5 people for sure! Just get an extra pita to split. I got the chicken shawarma. Salad was green and dressing was on point! I’m visiting from Texas and this has been my favorite meal.“

“I only recently went into Cicek's Chicken and couldn't believe how delicious it was. The quality is consistent every time. The moutabal is to die for, and the garlic sauce hits so good with the chicken. Speaking of which, the chicken is juicy and perfect. The filet mignon is so delicious too. Just tried the baklava and WOW, didn't expect it to be as delicious as it was. I was genuinely surprised. So happy to be a semi-regular now, this place rules. Give it a shot.“

“This is one of my go-to lunch spots. Everything I've tried is absolutely delicious, and the service is amazing, they are truly kind people. Prices are very reasonable, especially for the portion size. I can't recommend Lusy's enough.“

“Very friendly and healthy atmosphere me and my guests had a blessed. Amazing food, beautiful hall“

“Great service, lovely restaurant. We ate outdoors and loved it. Really good food!!! Went there for lunch and we will go back again!!!!“