9 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Des Moines

“Dined in onFriday 5/29/26 and I had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. Everything we ordered was full of flavor, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming.

What really made our visit special was the exceptional service from Amilia. Loved her beautiful accent and She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Her positive attitude and professionalism truly stood out and made us feel valued as customers.

I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and outstanding customer service. Thank you, Amilia, for making our experience so enjoyable—we will definitely be back!“

“Came on Wednesday so it was not too busy (about half full). Great service (prompt, polite, knowledgeable). We shared the large beet salad and Hugo's pizza. All was fresh and excellent. Bonus was 1/2 price wine so we had to get a bottle. We will be back to try another pizza or entree and enjoy this neighborhood gem!“

“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“

“Went for the first time last night and was blown away by the flavor they pack into their food! Great quality for the price and they give you so many different foods with your meal. I got the pastitsio and it came with soup, salad, Greek fries, orzo, a little spinach feta pastry. 10/10“

“I never have been inside the building but I would have to say that this is a beautiful place to pass by and every time I walk by or stop to look at its beautiful structure I've only been met with smiles and great conversations with great people!!! Thank you for your contribution to the community!!“

“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. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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“

“Great food at a reasonable price.“

“One of my favorite places in Ankeny!“