50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Atlanta

“Amazing food experience. Fresh!“

“Service was terrific, very helpful and attentive. Food was delicious. We shared the berbere chicken and shrimp bucatini with a side of the grilled zucchini. All were tasty. The wine was great. The cheesecake was fantastic.

Definitely recommend this place and will return next time we’re in town.“

“amazing food and super friendly hostesses and servers. my family and I enjoyed ourselves and loved every single bite. ❤️“

“Delicious as always. The celiacs and non celiacs in our family all love this restaurant. The owners and team are so kind and helpful. It is well worth a road trip.“

“The food was fantastic and our server Dillion was so knowledgeable, efficient and kind! He was so patient with us through our many questions, recommended some excellent menu items and cocktails, and even gave us a list of other restaurants to try while we are in town. We will definitely be back again!“

“This place is WAY WAY better than The Buttery. If you’re in the neighborhood, the choice is definitely Daily Chew!!!!“

“Tasty food, beautiful ambiance. The mocktails were yummy and there were many great options there to choose from. If you're a non smoker this is hookah lounge and they offer cigars as well.

I got the Lamb. I'd recommend it, ID Required at the door.“

“This was one of the best places as a whole that I’ve ever been to! This includes across the entire US, Europe and Central America! I’d recommend everything g, but the soup was to die for! The staff and especially Kameel are amazing as well. A sign inside says “we love you,” and Kameel can be seen telling his customers he loves them as he fist bumps! It’s such a warm and inviting atmosphere! Everyone should make a stop here regularly! I wish I was a local because I’d be a regular! I loved it! 😍 Thank you Aviva for such an enjoyable experience and meal!“

“Amazing food experience. Fresh!“

“If a portal to the Mediterranean existed, this is where you would find it. The food is authentic, prepared and made with love. It will not disappoint you one bit.

From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm smile, and as we went through the menu, the owner, Hovan, came out and had a conversation with us.

Apart from being a local gem & landmark, you will leave happier, healthier and planning your next visit.

Support a local business, try the rolls, try the shawarma and close it off with a cup of coffee and baklava.“

“Where do I even begin? The pita? Perfect texture and taste. The cherry tomatoes? Obviously fresh, juicy, and sourced from a great farm. The romain? Plentiful and CRISP. The Dill and Taziki sauce? Also VERY fresh, has a citrus kick somewhere, and seems to be made fresh as well. Because it doesn't taste like a store bought sauce filled with preservatives. The hummus? That might actually be where the citrus is from. However, the hummus is not overly salty! You can actually taste the Chickpeas and they use good ingredients as well as olive oil for the hummus too! The chicken? Is in NO way shape or form dry and it's actually seasoned! It's juicy and normal is it overcooked. The olives? Brothers and sisters I HATE olives by themselves, rarely on certain foods. But these olives are not overpowering and stealing the flavor profile, it just adds more depth to the flavor bomb of the Greek chicken Pita! The feta? What could be bettah? Seriously though if you can see this picture you should've seen that they don't skip on the feta either. Again the flavor is ALL the way there but not overpowering. While the texture is almost creamy. Probably with assistance from the sauce but still, it's not overly dry! 10/10 Would recommend & I will be back! Now the facility was spotless, the cleanest "fast food" I've ever seen. The staff? Phenomenonal, personable, kind, attentive to details, and downright superstars that make that place run like clockwork! Wooooo wo weeeee wo!!! If you haven't been here then you've got to go!! Moderate prices, exceptional ingredients, lovely staff, and clean facilities(where the staff actually care like the NW Expressway location in OKC). I'm out, ty for listening to my Ted talk! 🫡“

“This was my se,9’e time here but let me say. The food is SO fresh! My fiancee and were served by Sam, and he was so polite and professional. He weny above and beyond to give us 5 star service and i truly appreciate it. We got the lamb chops both times and it’s so juicy and succulent. Please don’t sleep on the sauce it comes with!!! Lather it into your lamb chops, it makes the world of difference. Both times my salad were SO fresh! I got the watermelon and feta salad as well as the cucumber salad, I forgot the cultural name but it was SO fresh and enjoyable. I came on a wednesday and it was 50% wine bottles and they actually had Sancerre! It was bright, fresh and gret. The vibes, music, atmosphere and service on the patio during sunset were perfect. I might actually love Atlanta after all, thanks to this place!!!!!!!!! I’ll be back again soon.“

“A fantastic fusion of Turkish and Persian cuisine. I was in Atlanta for a week long trip and was looking for a Turkish restaurant the last day before flying out. I found Banu, it was not in the list of recommended Turkish restaurants that I got from local friends. One I had tried had ended up disappointing for me, so I wanted to give Banu a chance…I am so glad I did.
I tried lentil soup, dolma (yaprak sarmasi in Turkish), a bit of doner, rice, Soltani, and baklava.
Lentil soup was OK, very delicious but not extraordinary.
Yaprak sarmasi was one of finest examples that I tried in USA over my 20 years in the country. It was the vegetarian version (several other regional cuisines, including Turks, also cook a version with meat) with pine kernels, rice, onions and tomato paste. It was the first time I tried this dish with tomato paste, it was very balanced and unique, a fantastic derivative of this ages old dish, an outcome of Kiki, the owner chef of Banu.
My next items was Beef Soltani. Both the koobideh and chenjeh were amazing. Although these are Persian names of the items, the taste was closer to the Turkish derivatives, but also thanks to the magical touch of the chef, they were not overly hot, spicy, or greasy. They were also serves with vegetables and lavaj rather than safran rice as I am used to seeing in other Persian restaurants. You have to order safran rice separately but you really do not have to, especially if you are alone. It comes in a huge plate, like other Persian restaurants, and will be difficult to finish, but it is a very well cooked dish.
As I said, I also tried doner. Its taste is very good with modifications of Kiki. It is not exactly like the best you could find Turkey (and Kiki explained to me why) but one of the better ones I’ve tried in USA, and definitely light years ahead of the doner I tried in another very highly reviewed and recommended Turkish restaurant in Atlanta which I had tried a couple of days ago.
…and baklava, omg!!!! It is one of the best baklava I have tried in USA if not the best and it is at par with the best baklava you can try in Turkey, though I would likely prefer little more butter. Its crunchiness is at the right level, dough is opened as thin as it should be and it is filled with right amount of pistachios. I even asked if it baked in house or imported from somewhere (many Turkish restaurants import their baklava from Turkey or outsource to factories in New Jersey) and they said it is baked in house. Fantastic dessert!!!!
So, were there not any issues, yes of course. Nothing is perfect in life. When I escalated my issue to the chef-owner, Kiki, she just reacted with a big smile and a sincere apology, and offered me an additional serving of baklava and 2 bottles of Uludag gazoz (a Turkish brand of soda).
Verdict…a fabulous experience of Turkish and Persian cuisine as combined by talented touches of Kiki, the chef-owner of Banu.
I am looking forward to my next trip to Atlanta.“

“Amazing healthy bowls of Mediterranean flavors!! Love the chicken, the lentils, the hummus and the dill yogurt sauce!!! Nico and Ben and Alec were working hard keeping the line moving!!!“

“Food is excellent. I am definitely going back“

“We were looking for a new Mediterranean restaurant to try, and wasn't initially aware that the restaurant inside the hotel.

The decor was relaxing, music was the right volume, and our waitress Darian was a star! She recommended the cauliflower appetizer and it may be our favorite thing to eat this year! Everything was delicious (the octopus is as good as we've ever had it) and the service was A+ (we decided to split a beer with dessert and she brought it to us served in two chilled glasses without us asking).

The only thing that fell short were our cocktails (the martini didn't taste like a martini and my paper plane tasted like the martini that didn't taste like a martini), but that may be a fluke and we will be back!“

“The best food I have tasted located in a gas station!!! Great lamb gyro and equally great is the fish sandwich“

“Had a great lunch at Taziki's at Toco Hills today. Service was pleasant and the food was great: fresh, tasty, & attractively presented.“

“Ordered takeout online, and this was my second time having CAVA. Compared to my first experience at a different location, this one was a letdown. They really skimped on the sauces, and the garlic sauce consistency felt off. I did pay for extra chicken, and thankfully they didn’t hold back on that, or I probably would have gone back and handed the bowl right back.“

“Nuri & Shya were the absolute best!!! It’s been. minute since I’ve been in Cava so I was really indecisive about my order. They were patient & kind. They had me laughing by the time I left the store.

Incredible service!!!“

“the best Mediterranean food in the area, great service and fastlove it“

“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! ❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“I just experienced this cafe for the first time and the food is AMAZING ! I enjoy the clearly labeled vegetarian options and possible allergens being easily viewed on the menu. I ordered the falafel gyro with stuffed grape leaves as a side and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of it. You can taste the meal has a recipe that’s been perfected through time, love and care. This house made falafel will be getting ordered by me again and I am excited to try out the entire menu on my return visits !“

“Enjoyed a wonderful dining experience with great friends. The menu was full of wonderful dishes. The service and the atmosphere were fantastic. Highly recommend visiting this family owned restaurant for an amazingly authentic dining experience.“

“We had the pleasure of being helped today by Nature! Who by the way was excellent. The food and vibe was excellent. Thank you Nature for making our laborious day better at mealtime. We will be back!“

“I recommend the rack of lamb and the Istanbul Martini. The food was good and the atmosphere was great. I will be going back.“

“Had great food and drinks. Our server was Marcus. The ribs and salad were the best we’ve had.“

“Lauren is the epitome of customer service. She was a gem. Not only did she have great food and drink recommendations but she made our group feel welcomed and kept the laughter going. I will visit again and make sure to ask for her specifically!“

“My god this was such a beautiful experience, the owner was so kind and so talkative, and he was rightfully very proud of his food. The food was excellent, I had the Chicken Doner Wrap, and it was incredible. Everything was perfect, it was fresh and so juicy. The spicy sauce was such a good addition, with a little bit of numbness involved. And the roasted eggplant hummus was just so simple and delicious, I usually don’t care for hummus but this changed my mind. It was a great experience and there is plenty of seating in the back! I will come back here for sure.“

“First time here and def is our favorite shawarma spot! Super flavorful! Great portions! Amazing pita!!! Everything was yummy!!! 😋 Will be back!!! Parking situation is a bit odd but Chamblee does have a good amount of on street parking which is what we did.“

“Great food and services. Love it.“

“Amazing hookah & drinks. Intimate, yet spacious and always a great vibe with good music all night!“

“The food here is amazing! The shah kabob plate was so good. Everything was delicious!“

“Larry was very helpful!! Good service“

“the food is very good food here.“

“Had door dash bring me take out. THIS PLACE ROCKS the food bowls. Better quality and PORTIONS for the price compared to Gusto! They need more locations though .. new to Atlanta apparently... Open a store in Decatur and I will be there two times a week minimum“

“No frills middle eastern and Indian food. Food is mid to decent (I had the chicken biryani) but portions are insane. For 12 bucks you get enough food for two people. If you're looking for cheap and non greasy food, I would check this place out!“

“Came here Saturday afternoon after hearing that they had some of the best hummus in Atlanta and WOW!!! They were spot on! The hummus is incredible and the pickled veggies it comes with were very special. The hummus came with pita bread which was the best pita bread I’ve ever tasted.

Their menu has 10” pizzas, sandwiches, and hummus bowls. Everything is made fresh to order and the staff were very courteous. I’m definitely coming back to try some of their sandwiches. The Hulk and Flying V are supposed to be very good and are vegan which is perfect for me! 100% worth checking out!“

“nice and fast and good customer service“

“Great food, fun atmosphere.I would highly recommend!!“

“Food, service, and atmosphere.“

“Real Whipped garlic & fattoush salad make my pregnant wife happy. Also falafels aren’t dry. My son loves them.“

“Food was fresh and delicious! Great atmosphere to dine in as well and they are very welcoming! Will definitely be going back to eat. Especially the Falafel!!“

“FABULOUS food! I’ve eaten in Greece, and this is authentic! Great service too…10 out of 10. Don’t miss out! 😋“

“@fia_atlanta is more than the restaurant located in Buckhead’s @theburgesshotel; it celebrates Mediterranean cuisine featuring wood-fire grilled specialties. Fia is open daily for breakfast and dinner and has a cozy, intimate atmosphere where you feel like you are among friends, due in part to the stellar customer service. The food is some of the best in Atlanta! My favorite dishes include the Butternut Squash Soup, Jumbo Asparagus, and Pork Belly. I found Mr. B's Burger good but not craveable given the price point.“

“Thank you for a great service and a wonderful dinner !!! Highly recommended. Tasty!!!“

“Nick’s is our go-to for good Greek food. We’ve been visiting the lunch counter for years and just had them cater a 100 person event and everything was great. They did pork and chicken souvlaki pita bar with the works, plus a Greek salad, a pasta salad, and the best hummus and tzatziki this side of Athens! I generally find hummus bland but Nick’s is balanced with garlic. Love them for their patience answering all our menu questions, professionalism, and service. They’ll even make a signature mocktail for your event!“

“Food & service was outstanding; I had the gyro plate and hummus. Music was too loud for dinner time. Consider cranking it up after 9PM :)“

“Had the best Tabbouleh Salad ever in my Life of eating Mediterranean food and I am born and raised here in Atlanta! 😍....“

“Tried this restaurant on a lark. Outstanding! We had the lamb chops green beans and broccoli. Excellent. And the red velvet cake topped off a great meal. It is definitely on my "new favorites " list and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a great meal.“