10 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Des Moines

The Green Olive Mediterranean • $
4221 Fleur Dr, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Falafel Combo
Gyro with Spicy Potatoes
Chicken and Beef Plate
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Vegetarian Platter
Chicken & Falafel
Gyro Meat Platter
Gyro Kabob Royale
Lamb Kebab Plate
Greek Feta Fries

“I will start by saying I am a self proclaimed “picky eater”. I don't like trying new places or new food. As a result, I don't usually leave reviews or have strong feelings about restaurants. This, however, is a place that I really feel I need to talk about….

We live 2 hrs away and this restaurant is constantly on our mind. Whenever we make a trip to, or near, Des Moines, we make a point to stop at our favorite restaurant. We will drive out of our way to make sure the Green Olive is always part of our visits. Ordering “to-go” to bring back home is a regular occurrence!

Personally its always very intimidating to try a new place, and I was reluctant at first. Now we are planning our trips around making sure we can stop here!

I always get their Beef Kabobs. And omg the Feta Fries? We were practically fighting over them 💜. My partner loves the lamb! The man who can eat everything, always leaves feeling full. We both do. This is a family restaurant you cannot miss. I cannot say enough good things, my only complaint is that they are not closer to home! But that's not a deal‐breaker for us, this place is worth the trip, EVERY TIME.“

4.7 Superb230 Reviews
HUGO's Wood Fired Kitchen Mediterranean • $$
3206 University Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Lamb Meatballs

“Just had dinner at Hugo’s. The Arugala salad with pear was delicious. Our pork, apple butter, white sauce pizza was really good too. We had a bottle of Barbazola wine from Mt Edna, thoroughly enjoyed everything! Service was great, nice weather, what more can you ask for???!!“

4.6 Superb66 Reviews
Eatery A Mediterranean • $$
2932 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Cauliflower & Chickpea Falafel
Pullman Grilled Cheese
Salted Caramel Budino
Butternut Squash Soup
Spicy Potato Bravas
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Brussels Sprouts
Wood Fired Pizza
Vegetarian Pizza
Chilaquiles Verde

“this is a fantastic place!!! food is incredible, atmosphere is awsome, and the owner is top notch. if it is a large group of a date this is the place to go“

4.4 Superb236 Reviews
Olympic Flame Restaurant Greek • $
514 E Grand Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Soup Avgolemeno
Falafel Sandwich
Vegetarian Gyro
Grape Leaves
Chicken Gyro
Fried Cheese
Greek Fries
Greek Wines
Gyro Dinner
Trio Plate

“THE LADY THE WAITED ON ME WAS REALLY NICE AND THE FOOD WAS VERY GOOD. I WILL BE RETURNING“

4.7 Superb119 Reviews
Aposto at the Scala House Italian • $$$
644 18th St, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Zuppa Alla Calabria
Gnocchi with Crab
Brussels Sprouts
Chocolate Torte
Pork Osso Buco
Crème Brulee
Polenta Cakes
Pizza Fritta

“We ate here for our anniversary during restaurant week and it was a great experience. We felt celebrated and appreciated the complimentary wine. The food was phenomenal- especially the arugula was and the pork and polenta. The only downside: the 70 year olds next to us who were very shouty- but perhaps their hearing aids could not accommodate. Will definitely be back!“

4.6 Superb163 Reviews
Taste of Africa African • $
2500 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Suite #3, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Curry with Ethiopian Injera
Beef Curry with Ethiopian Injera
Chicken and Rice and Salad
Injera & Soup or Spinach
Rice & Beef Suqaar
Tandoori Chicken
Goat and Salad
Goat Biryani
Somali Tea
Sambusa

“We stopped in for lunch and got a fish, chicken and two sambusas. The food was great! It was our first time there and everything was delicious. As of June 2020, there was some construction on the road in front of the restaurant that might make it a little hard to find (or easy to miss) but it is worth the effort because the food is excellent. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

4.4 Superb41 Reviews
Open Sesame Lebanese • $$
313 E Locust St, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Shawarma Rice Plate
Open Sesame Salad
Vegetarian Platter
Shawarma Chicken
Gyro Plate Dinner
Vegetarian Plate
Gyro Rice Plate
Spicy Shawarma
Falafel Plate
Baba Ganoush

“Ordered the falafel plate (without feta) and an extra pita (because I like carbs) via Uber Eats to my hotel room. The grilled pita was soft, warm, and delicious. The falafel was decent, not the best I've ever had. I wish it had a little more hummus on it. The salad it came with was tasty; I liked the dressing. Overall, it hit the spot and I wanted another one as soon as I was done. Updated from previous review on 2024-10-31“

4.3 Superb92 Reviews
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Mediterranean • $
1550 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 100, Ankeny - 9.93 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pita with Chicken Gyro and Falafel
Hand Cut French Fries
Baklava Cheesecake
Signature Fries
Gyro Meat Salad
Traditional Gyro
Hummus and Pita
Falafel Plate
Stuffed Pita
Extra Sauce

“One of my favorite places in Ankeny!“

4.1 Good112 Reviews
Flavory Bistro Bistros • $
Located in the District at Prairie Trail, 1450 SW Main Street, Ankeny - 7.79 miles

Customers` Favorites

Gluten Free Gyro with Mediterranean Fries
The Mediterranean Platter
Greek Salad with Chicken
Mediterranean Feast
Beef and Lamb Gyros
Mediterranean Steak
Seafood Paella
Hummus Plate
Risotto
Baklava

“The food was so good and our experience was exceptional! We had our baby with us and the owner took time to make her some food and spend time talking with us! I can’t wait to go back!“

4.6 Superb118 Reviews
Pita Pit Sandwich Shop • $
4212 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale - 5.25 miles

Customers` Favorites

Quinoa Rice Bowl with Chicken and Veggies
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pita
Baja Chicken Bacon Ranch
Double Meat Gyro Wrap
Hash Browns and Cheese
Tzatziki Sauce
Dagwood Pita
Mediterranean
Pita Wrap
Quesadilla

“First time going to Pita Pit, and I was blown away by the quality of the food. Everything tasted fresh and tasted so good. Service was fast and friendly, waited only a few minutes. Atmosphere left a bit to be desired, but it was clean and comfortable enough. Highly recommend.“

4.1 Good70 Reviews

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