50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Plantation

“I recently stopped by Olivio Mediterranean Cuisine at 7815 W Sunrise Blvd in Plantation, and honestly, this place left a much bigger impression on me than I expected.
Right from the beginning, the experience felt personal. We were attended by the owner himself, and he was an absolute pleasure to talk to. Great character, genuinely welcoming, and you could tell he really cares about what he’s putting on the table. He took the time to explain the dishes, the sauces, and even some of the methods and ideas behind how everything was prepared. I really appreciated that. You can tell there’s a lot of patience and thought going into the flavors.

We started with the falafel, lentil soup, pita bread, calamari, salad, and mint lemonade.
That mint lemonade was spectacular. The mint and lemon worked together perfectly. It was refreshing, bright, and lemony enough to have that punch without one flavor overpowering the other. Everything was in harmony.

The falafel was also very well done and crispy on the outside while staying soft and flavorful inside.
Then came the calamari, and this was one of the biggest surprises for me. The calamari itself was great, but that green sauce that came with it? Absolutely incredible. It had just a hint of spice, and the flavors paired with the calamari so well that it almost gave me that feeling of eating something fresh from the sea with its perfect accompanying sauce. I honestly wasn’t expecting it to be that good.
The lentil soup was comforting and well made. It had that homemade quality to it — the kind of food that makes you feel like you’re sitting at someone’s home. If you’re a big fan of lentil soup, you’d probably be all over this.
The salad was a nice, refreshing addition to the beginning of the meal as well.

Then the main courses came out: the beef shawarma and the Jerusalem mixed platter.
Oof!
The beef shawarma was amazing. What I really appreciated was how something seemingly simple was executed with a lot of thought. The shawarma was flavorful, the texture was right, and the sauce that accompanied it brought everything together.

And the Jerusalem mixed platter was just as impressive. The rice, salad, and combination of meats all worked together beautifully. It was the kind of meal where every component had its place.

What stood out to me most about Olivio wasn’t just the food. It was the feeling behind it.
Trying food from another culture can feel like you’re getting a little window into someone else’s home, traditions, and way of life. That’s honestly what this experience felt like to me. I come from a pretty standard background when it comes to food and haven’t always had the opportunity to explore a lot of different flavors and cuisines.

Olivio gave me that adventure!

You can taste the thought, patience, and passion that goes into the food, and having the owner personally walk us through the dishes made the experience even better.

5/5 from me!

Olivio feels like an up and coming spot that deserves some love. If you’re someone who wants to step outside your usual food choices, explore Mediterranean flavors, and experience something made with genuine care, I highly recommend giving this place a visit.
Much love to the owner and the kitchen. Keep doing what you’re doing.“

“May Allah Azzawajal bless your business with abundance and barakah. the best Mansaf we had. It was fresh, delicious and yummy. The Mansaf was well worth the price. Thank you Al-Salam Restaurant .and we will definitely return for mansaf again and again. Keep it up ??“

“I wanted to use this platform to thank Al Natour Middle Eastern Restaurant and all of its staff for always making us feel like family. If you not yet tried their food please do so. Excellent is an understatement! Please see Shuaibi for the best recommendations 🥙🌯🎂🥳💕 Thank you Shuaibi and the rest of the Al Natour family 💕💕💕“

“Over the past month there are new owners. They go above and beyond to please all their customers. I am here at least once a week. The shawarma is excellent and the pita bread is the best around. If you have not tried their food you will not be disappointed. Stop by and support this wonderful local business.“

“I walked into cava and had an amazing experience from beginning to end from the moment I walked in. I was greeted by Bev and she got our order perfect to a tea. She even recommended and reminded us about getting an account amazing experience from beginning to end. Definitely recommend.“

“This was my first time trying Gyroville, and I was really impressed! Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and made to order. The portions were generous, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu. Great first experience!“

“Excelente toda la comida.“

“Great food and service!! The restaurant is very beautiful!! We loved it!! ❤️“

“I like this place a lot. The food is served impeccably. Large menu of authentic Turkish food. Reasonable prices and the most important very nice owners (Tuba’s brother). The tea they serve is black tea from Sri Lanka (it has some bergamot hint ). Its a true killer. I highly recommend them.“

“Excellent food in a casual feeling restaurant overlooks the pool and ocean“

“Food and service was excellent“

“Great food. Friendly staff. Very nice environment. A must go place.“

“My wife and I visited for the first time last night. Sat at the bar. Jay our Bartender was outstanding! Gave us great recommendations on the menu and for cocktails. We had a wonderful time, enjoying the food and watching the dancer perform. Would recommend to anybody.“

“Best pita spot in Miami! The chicken shawarma pita and schnitzel pita are both amazing—fresh, flavorful, and always made perfectly. Great atmosphere for families or couples, friendly service, and consistently delicious food. Definitely recommend Pita Xpress!“

“Big Kebab fan and decided to give TKS a try since I was in the area. So happy I did.
The wrap was delicious. You can customize what you want inside. Their hummus was so good, with lemon undertones. Pita was soft and fresh. The garlic sauce was the perfect addition. 10/10 give them a try!“

“Great food!!! Great service!!!“

“This was our first time eating at a Spanish restaurant. Strictly went there for the paella, which was quite good. We did have two appetizers, one being the white anchovies, and the second one was artichokes and ham. Both were very delicious. Would definitely go back again.“

“Very fun restaurant with beautiful Turkish Tiffany lamps as decor. On weekends they have a very lovely singer who sings in 7-10 different languages to your requests! Service is wonderful. All the waitresses are pretty and sweet Abandon parking and easy cozy atmosphere! You can’t go wrong!“

“Authentic Israeli style shawarma is one of the hardest things to find in this country. They absolutely nail it at Friendship Grill. The food can cure antisemitism. Seriously, it is made with love and delicious beyond words. Make sure to ask for the amba sauce. It is a sweet, slightly spicy sauce made from fermented mango and several spices. You will not regret it. To be honest, it is expensive. One shawarma pita with no sides is $36. But you are right in the middle of Las Olas, and it is getting harder and harder for restaurants to survive on what people think prices should be. So do not fault them for that. Your money is also going to a genuinely good cause. Look up Chabad. Their charity is legendary worldwide, and the restaurant is directly affiliated with them. Also, Spencer did a great job taking my order today. If you want something truly unique that you cannot get just anywhere, while also supporting Israel and treating yourself to an incredible meal, go to Friendship Grill. Just do not come Friday evening.“

“I went for the first time close to home. I've always passed by but never tried it. Well it's my new go to restaurant. We had the most delicious dinner appetizers. Everything was great drinks service very welcoming will be back.❤️“

“The wife and I had excellent Cuban sandwiches here and the view is awesome as well! Our server took great care of us, so it’s easy to see why the ratings are so high! I highly recommend it!“

“What a hidden gem of a place! The food was excellent, fresh and delicious, good portion sizes too. Great for take out or probably catering too. My son loved the beef kabob. Highly recommend this family run, local restaurant! We were pleasantly surprised to find it.“

“The food is consistently high quality and prepared as ordered. The steaks are always cooked perfectly every single time. The wait staff are kind and always make your experience the best. The managers clearly lead by example as they are also friendly and always approachable. Yellow is obviously the color of choice here both inside and outside dining on the dock is wonderful. Inside Lola’s is always a treat surrounded with giant glass windows over looking the pool and the marina. If you’re out in the Pompano area, don’t miss this little gem on the Intracoastal weather by boat or by car. Don’t forget to check out the outside bar! Always a good choice. Tony M“

“Dad loves the schawarma. Different textures with a little heat. Definitely recommend.“

“Greek Joint in Davie was fantastic. The food was fresh, flavorful, and everything we ordered was excellent. A special shoutout to Kurt, our server, who made the experience even better. He was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and took great care of us throughout the meal. Great food, great atmosphere, and excellent service. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Its been months Im a customer. The market place is very nice, very clean and they're selling many good stuff. The fresh food is amazing and really fresh, you can taste it! Spinach, lahmacum, zaatar, chicken sandwich are always so good ! Very nice people, amazing customer services 👍“

“great food, last portions, really flavourful. food is fresh. the staff is really friendly and listen to your request. Prices are good for the type of food, it may look like a fast food but the food is definitely not cheap quality. Really delicious my son devour the chicken kabob platter.“

“How great to have delicious authentic Israeli food! Wish they’d add a location closer to Deerfield Beach.“

“Excellent restaurant, delicious fresh food. Good atmosphere. Whole family enjoyed it. Faleminderit shqipe, Pershendetje nga Gjilani, Kosova“

“Best shawarma . The family platter is large order enough up to 10 people. Great customer service.“

“Great food and service!! The restaurant is very beautiful!! We loved it!! ❤️“

“Great quiet setting with nice upholstery and utensils. We were provided with water mixed with lemon and mint which was amazing. We then got the Turkish tea a started with one of the many hummus appetizers. Our main course were the lamb chops with one side. As authentic Mediterranean food as you can get in the states. Service was outstanding!!!“

“Amazing experience.
The mixed shawarma was great. A big portion, the sauce was on point.
I got the one that has hummus and tabbouleh and it was great.
I also had the falafel, and they were fresh made, tasty and very good to taste with the tahini sauce.
I went in on a Saturday night and it surprised me that It wasn’t crowded (many things going on…), but it doesn’t make quite honor to its great food and service.“

“Little hidden place in Plantation, located on Pine Island Road in a small shopping plaza. Izgara is a Middle Eastern restaurant, with delicious food! The Hummus , is the best I have ever had! It's creamy, buttery with a little tangy kick! I had the Skewered Steak Platter with salad, fresh cut sweet potato fries ( that I kept dipping into my hummus) 😋 check this place out! P.S. they also have vegetarian options“

“Hummus is amazing! Garlic and lemon zest are on point!! The peach cobbler egg rolls are a great sweet treat and the lemonade is refreshing in the FL heat 10:10 recommend!“

“Excellent food and service!!! Excellent staff and very clean premises!“

“My experience was great and the food was even better. Noralee was amazing!! She was so sweet, welcoming, and helpful the entire time. She had such a positive attitude and made sure everything was right with my order while sharing a laugh. Definitely one of the best customer service experiences I’ve had here.“

“Best restaurant in South Florida“

“Wow! Such delicious food and a most gracious and warm staff! Even though they were quite busy, the staff worked to get everything out in a timely manner. Nicest owner who named the restaurant after her grandma! 💕 Loved our experience! Try the arais, the couscous, the shnitzel, or the flanked hummus! Yum!!“

“Had a wonderful brunch experience\\! The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented\\. The atmosphere was relaxing and inviting, and the service was friendly and attentive from start to finish\\. Everything came together for a great brunch experience\\. Definitely a place I would recommend and come back to\\!“

“Every time I come to this location the customer service is IMMACULATE!!!! I am always greeted so nicely with a smile, laughs, and AMAZING customer service!!!!!!! shoutout to my girls in the front line for always making sure I am happy with my order!! GIVE THEM A RAISE!❤️ thank you for making my experience amazing everytime!!! CAVA HEADQUARTERS PAY THIS STORE EXTRA!!
Manager Jermaine IS AWESOME my girls : Kadijah, Abigail, Jaqueline, Shanice, and Arriana ALWAYS make my experience! Shoutout to Nate for cooking up the food to perfection!!“

“The food is really outstanding! Every meal we had was full of flavor and cooked to perfection.. I recommend visiting Falafel Beach Grill .. “must try”“

“I’ve been coming to Ethos Greek Bistro since their grand opening, and it continues to be one of my favorite spots in Fort Lauderdale. The food is always served to perfection fresh, flavorful, and consistently excellent every single time. You can really tell the kitchen takes pride in every plate that comes out. What truly makes this place special, though, is the people. From the bussers and kitchen staff to the servers and management, everyone treats you like family. Walking into Ethos never feels like going to a restaurant —it feels like walking into your second home. If you're looking for authentic Greek food, great service, and a warm atmosphere, Ethos is a must visit. Fort Lauderdale is lucky to have a place like this.“

“Theos was an amazing experience from the moment we walked in the door. The Hostess was super accommodating and friendly. Our server Marco was superb. They had me after the Greek salad with the freshest ingredients and wonderful flavor. Great food, great service and reasonable prices is the hallmark of great restaraunts. Theos is the best.“

“Great food! The cold soup, Okroshka, was delicious and very refreshing. The service was excellent. Asal was our server, and she was friendly, attentive, and very fast. She made our dining experience even better. We would definitely come back.“

“Been here several times and never reviewed. The restaurant has a nice ambience to it. Service has been decent, i never had any issues. They do get busy so besides the waiting nothing out of the ordinary ever stood out. Food is tasty, they have a decent wine selection. I find myself coming back.“