40 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Glendale

“Awesome taste 👅…. Love the kabab Laban and even the salad dressing and also the hummus….👌👌👌👌👌👌👌“

“I’ve been coming to Garbanzo for years, and it’s hands down my favorite Mediterranean spot. Their pita is the best—fluffy, fresh-baked, and far superior to the super-flat pitas you get at places like Cava. I also love that they mix up all the ingredients before stuffing the pita, so every bite is flavorful and balanced. The food is consistently fresh, with great quality for a quick, build-your-meal style restaurant.

The service is always excellent—staff are warm, hospitable, and genuinely kind. A smile and a little courtesy go a long way, and it’s something I really appreciate here. The dining area itself is simple and clean with nice decorative touches, though I’ll admit the booths could use a little extra cushion for comfort.

Overall, Garbanzo delivers a great experience with fantastic food and welcoming service. It’s a spot I’ll continue to return to again and again.“

“A friend who frequently travels to Denver raved about this restaurant, so I was eager to experience it for myself. Upon arrival for brunch, My other friend and I received a warm welcome and prompt seating. Our waitress Erika and her assistant were exceptionally kind and attentive. The food was a true culinary delight . I can’t recommend Rioja enough!“

“Very good food, excellent service, a very clean place, everything seemed very excellent to me, my recommendations for this restaurant“

“The food is so delicious and the folks there are so friendly…love it, and it’s on my list for repeat dining!“

“Simply put amazing, you can be fully entertained“

“Rare find but distinguished experience. This restaurant is simply the best place to dine in the Aurora area. Service and food are excellent!“

“omg we absolutely loved everything! we tried various items since it was our first time. the staff was so wonderful and very helpful with any questions. the hummus is the best!! My favorite hummus now. the portions are a great size on the entrees and everything is seasoned to perfection! even the lentil soup....I had no idea lentil soup could be that good. this place deserves to be way more packed than it is. it looks worn on the outside but the food is too good to not keep going back. 10/10 I definitely recommend!“

“Great tasting and authentic Lebanese food at a good price. The schwarma taste like the real thing from the Middle East and the hummus and dolmas have a special something that I have never tasted anywhere else. Leave some room for the Orange Cake!“

“Delicious food! Loved this restaurant when I visited Denver and would definitely come again.“

“Definitely a must try!!!!!!!!!!!! Very authentic mediterranean food with amazing fresh food! The quality is amazing, the owners/staff are so pleasant and helpful! This is definitely a hidden gem! I had never had a gyro with a tortilla but it was amazing! The baklava is also perfect as well! We will definitely be returning! 10/10!!“

“I waited here while my car was being serviced, really enjoyed my time at this cafe. There is a variety of seating available, you can come with a group or just one friend. The counter is self serve so you don’t have to wait for someone to take your order. The breakfast burrito was quite delightful, came with a slice of watermelon as well. Very kind staff members were available and very helpful. Good baklava as well.“

“Saturday night takeout sharing the Meat lovers platter with a side of stuffed grape leaves. The kabobs were beautifully done, and not overdone. We’ve been to Turkey before and this place is legit- right down to the silky hummus and quiet pickled veggies scattered throughout the yellow rice.“

“i love how the proteins are made to order. so it's fresh, juicy and tasty.“

“I enjoyed half of the chicken kabob plate, because it is a lot of delicious food. I will enjoy the other half later. Everything was perfect, well presented, and packaged. This was my first time and look forward to trying other items! YUM!!!“

“The food is SO good and the service is wonderful. We will be going back.“

“We went to Shondiz last night for dinner and it was excellent. We were served barley soup (ashe joh) when we first got there and it was the best I ever had. I ordered mast-o-mousir to start and it did not disappoint. My husband ordered zereskh polo with chicken and I had the juheh kebab. Both meals were great. The owner Mohammed came out to talk to us and he was really friendly. We will definitely be back!“

“This venue is absolutely everything you could ever imagine. It is breathtakingly beautiful, luxurious and unique. Excellent staff, delicious food, great atmosphere and vibe. Highly recommended!“

“amazing food great service 😋 👌 👍“

“Interesting concept restaurant - I’d describe it as Chipotle but Mediterranean food. There are some ‘curated’ bowls and salads if you don’t want to pick your own meat/veggies and accomplishments to make a pita sandwich or bowl. Nice selection of different drinks including a cucumber mint that was really tasty add to the nice strong plain ice tea. About $20 though for a salad bowl and drink. Lots of options, many vegetarian. I like that there were lentils as well as rice for a starch and the sauces and toppings were fresh and good. Pita chips were extra- it would be nice if one or two were provided for salads. It’s very busy starting at about 11:30 and it’s not many tables. Most people seem to do take out.“

“Holy bananas - soooo I moved to Denver after 12 years in Chicago so I’ve been spoiled with good food for a long time. That being said, Denver has disappointed me in terms of killer cuisine no matter how cheap or how expensive - I’ve had a mid experience everywhere no matter the neighborhood.

First time today at Sonny’s and WOW. Huge falafel sammie, smokey baba ghanoush, so many freaking amazing sauces!

10/10 will be returning“

“Had some lovely unorthodox cuisine Saturday night with my cousin. Best lamb and hummus ever!!“

“If you’re looking for a great meal, Cafe Paprika is absolutely delicious. I love the Lamb Shank. Awesome flavors.“

“Stopped in on a whim as we first arrived in Denver and absolutely loved it! Great staff and amazing food! Will be back!“

“Met up with a few friends to grab food and drinks and decided on checking out Spitz. Couldn't have picked a better venue. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was awesome. 2000's pop punk was looping through the speakers and the walls were covered in murals of the same era. The custom drinks were also amazing. Perfect spot to hit up before a Fiddlers Green show or just to catch up with friends. 10/10 would recommend!“

“We loved the buffet options and kabobs are cooked fresh for you. The servers are very welcoming and the atmosphere is casual and friendly.“

“Our first time there since moving downtown. Very good! We will be back!“

“love the food.. my choice and familly. Hot wings, pizza,chicken, deserts we had them and loved it all. If grandkids like it who wouldn't kids are so picky“

“Though we were the last customers and the shift was tired and ready to go home, Michael and his team served us with the best customer service ever! We felt catered to like we were ar a sit down restaurant. Being my first time there I was impressed with how fresh and tasty our meal.was. I am a CAVA lover now! I hope they build one in Lakewood so I can dine there more! I am hooked thanks to Michael and his team!“

“The food is here is an explosion of flavor in your mouth it’s amazing! My friend and I are from out of town and we were looking around for someplace good to eat and not only did it not disappoint it surpassed expectations! ❤️❤️❤️ If I lived here I would go broke eating there all the time!“

“We had the most delicious meal from FelFel tonight. Thank you Ishmael!“

“#HealthyLifestyle love it healthy healthy, healthy!“

“Not a big fan on hummus but I had to try this place out... it was worth every penny! nice clean and the service was awesome“

“The food was delicious, the portions were generous. Felt like a neighborhood. highly recommend.“

“My first time eating here and Ioved it! The recommended soup was amazing and the Lamb Shank lived up to its reputation! The hospitality was second to none. Very welcoming and gracious as I asked questions about everything! The meal was topped with a new favorite ice cream! Definitely will be back again!! Great job!!“

“I didnt look at what the place would look like before coming. But as soon as I saw it in person, I knew the food was gonna be bomb. I was right. I got a spicy gyro sandwich with tzaziki and it was excellent! On top of this, the prices were excellent“

“Everything we ordered was delicious!“

“This spot is hands down the best value in the area - and their pitas are on another level. The veggies are always fresh, the meat is perfectly seasoned, and those pitas... easily the best this side of the Atlantic.

Family-owned and terrific service“

“First time eating here at Cava in Panama City Beach, Fl and my experience was AWESOME! Friendly staff, very very helpful because there are so many choices. Absolutely delicious! I’ll be back and I will recommend to everyone! ❤️❤️❤️❤️“