32 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Southwest Ranches

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“This restaurant is amazing, they have an amazing beef platter and kibbeh. The service was exemplary. After an error in my take-out order, they delivered a corrected replacement the next day. Their attentiveness and courtesy were notable, and I truly appreciated the gesture. Special thanks to Mariana who offered to take the order herself after the mixup.“

“Food is always fresh and delicious when we come here! The staff is always welcoming, helpful, and accommodating. We usually like to eat in the comfort of our home. But we always dine-in here! Emily and Lilly were especially the best! They were super fun and sweet. And always had a smile on their faces.“

“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!“

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

“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 ??“

“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.“

“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 💕💕💕“

“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“

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

“The owner is a real jerk, vaping as he prepares the food. I supposedly went in to train as a cashier, only to get overwhelmed by duties as the cashier, taking orders on the phone, packing take-outs, handling Door Dash, Uber Eats, Grub Hub, serving all the tables as a waitress for the whole place, cleaning them all up as a busperson, and bringing patio furniture outside. Good thing I didn't work at night or I'd have the added duties of also mopping the floors, cleaning the bathrooms as a janitor, and bringing in all the patio furniture. The owner calls it multi-tasking. I call it too cheap to hire more employees. It is insane to ask for so much from one person! As it is, he only pays minimum wage and all the credit card tips are kept by the owner himself! From here I have learned that I'll be leaving cash tips for wait staff in the future, since greedy owners like this feel they are entitled to keep all credit card tips. The place is a disgrace.“

“¿Eres de esas personas que aman probar cosas nuevas? ¿Te encanta descubrir sabores de otros países, abrir tu paladar a experiencias diferentes y disfrutar de comida rica, auténtica y especial? Entonces te tengo que recomendar este lugar. Yo estuve ahí celebrando mi cumpleaños y de verdad… ¡qué experiencia! La atención, la comida, el ambiente… todo fue delicioso. Cada plato era una explosión de sabores y se notaba el cariño en cada detalle. Si te gusta salirte de lo típico y dejarte sorprender, este lugar te va a encantar. ¡Tienes que ir!“

“- make sure you enter through the west end entrance by Marshall’s and it’ll take you directly there.

The guys gave great service

Food has great portions and I love the options and I will say the food has great flavor there wasn’t a dish I didn’t like.

For the price and portion I’d say it’s reasonable“

“family owned business that serves great food with excellent service at a fair price“

“It was our first visit there, the food was authentic and very tasty. Good value for your money as well! We will be repeat clients for sure!“

“Celesse was AMAZING!!!!!!! it was decorated adorable. The food was good. The ambiance was nice but having an incredible waitress really made the experience that much better.“

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

“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.“

“Teresa the server was so excellent that we thoroughly enjoyed our meal; she was always smiling and attentive. 😊🍽️✨ From the grilled chicken and shawarma platter to the crepe with strawberries and bananas, everything was delicious. 🍓😋👌“

“Delicious food….charming owners…“

“I flew in and went here!! The Service and the food was absolutely Amazing!!!! They can always get my money any time I'm in Miami!! I'm going to make this place viral because they definitely deserve it!!“

“I've been coming here with my husband for about a year now, they recently catered for us and gave us a great deal for my Gender reveal party for my baby that I'm having and the food was perfect 👌. Everyone loved it and moshe is a great business man who cares about his customers. Thank you so much Grill Xpress, we will be spreading the word to our friends and family at our synagogue about your delicious food and amazing service 👏.“

“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!“

“We came here straight off the plane from FLL and it exceeded expectations. We over-ordered, of course, but ate it all and it was delicious. The koobideh, the barg, the joojeh, and the gormeh sabzi were all fantastic. In fact, that was the best gormeh sabzi we’ve had outside of our own home! Tania was our server and she was so sweet and funny, truly made it a great experience for us. We will definitely be back next time we’re on the east coast! Also - the yellow sauce is amazing. Everything is homemade, and you can taste the difference!“

“Always fresh and delicious, Spartan Gyros is a great go to for lunch or dinner! Nice portions of grilled chicken skewers, delicious lemon potatoes and a slide Greek salad which is super addictive for a salad! (I actually crave the dressing!) They also have delicious beef skewers, rice and pita options. Friendly staff and a great rewards program, it’s a no brainer for a healthy meal anytime you want Greek!“

“Excelente toda la comida.“

“I have been a fan of Chicken Kitchen since 2005 (Weston store), and to be honest I was extremely happy that one was opening near me, the Davie store is awesome. The staff is great, always smiling, management is doing a great job, place is always clean no matter what time of the day I go in, the food is always great, the chicken gets cooked and cut in front of you which is great and all of their sides are tasty. My girls love it!! I highly recommend it. They even do catering which I will take advantage of on my next party. Thank you Jorge, Cindy and Victor for always making my bowls with a smile. I love this place. Great Job Chicken Kitchen you guys get 10 Stars!!!“

“The food is amazing here it taste so good and it’s little things the restaurant needs . We eat here yesterday and I must say it was super hot . The food and the guys that work here are also respectful and make u laugh. I feel like a quick upgrade inside to make it look more better to where people will admire it more and doesn’t look too old inside. It was very hot inside it needs to fixed immediately the employees was sweating bad and that’s not fair to them the heat outside doesn’t make it better and who ever the owner needs he needs to do better for them.“