25 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Darien

“Absolutely delicious! The food is fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The Medina Couscous and Harira soup reminded me of traveling abroad. Service was fast and friendly. If you’re looking for something more exciting than the usual local options, give this place a try. I’ll definitely be back“

“Love, love, love this place. The food, the atmosphere, the good looking crew, man! My first experience was to celebrate my daughter's birthday in August, the next was a birthday celebration for my sister, and God willing, I will celebrate my birthday in May. But trust, I will not wait until my birthday to go, mainly because I don't live in Illinois, but because I frequent this state, Al Bahaar is on my list of stops & I encourage family and friends to join me! Great job!“

“Absolutely delicious food and caring, kind people. Please support this amazing restaurant ❤️“

“Alrayes catering always delivers consistently delicious and authentic Syrian food. No matter how large or small the order, the taste is always amazing, clean, and fresh. Also, ease of placing an order and communicating with the team is key for me and makes catering easy and enjoyable.“

“Came here with my family and had a wonderful experience! The staff were friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. The lentil soup was delicious, rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Everything we ordered tasted authentic and fresh, exactly what you want from a Mediterranean restaurant. We'll definitely be back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“We happened to stop in today. The lentil soup and lamb shish kabob were delicious! The falafel were crispy and flavorful. On the way out we picked up the Traditional Baklava sampler and it was very tasty too! We will definitely be back soon!“

“Good food. very fresh and excellent flavor. clean and inviting atmosphere.“

“Pita Zone did a great job provide food for our meeting tonight. everyone loved it. Thanks for doing it on short notice.“

“This is my third time eating at Pita Pita. and I keep coming back for a reason! The first time, I had just the falafel, and it was the biggest—and best-tasting—falafel I’ve ever had. Every bite was packed with seasoning, and compared to other places in the area, this one stands out as the absolute best. On my second visit, I tried the mixed lunch, and it was simply delicious. The variety of meats, the creamy garlic sauce, and the refreshing salad with a hint of mint made for a healthy yet satisfying meal. The presentation was just as impressive as the flavors. Now, here I am again—two days in a row! Yesterday, I had lunch, and today, I’m back for dinner. This time, I ordered the mixed dinner, six falafels, and a side of that incredible garlic sauce. As I sit in my car taking photos of my meal, I can’t help but feel pure happiness. Five stars all around for both the food and the customer service! Pita Pita has officially earned my Golden Seal of Approval Award 🏆.“

“I love this place, it’s my favorite!“

“I've had the best food since a very long time the shawarma and hummus are very delicious and the staff are welcoming specialy the owner is very chill guy and the plcae has a great vibes i think I'll have another visit in the future i remembered the old days back at my home town thank to everyone who's in charge of making this great place“

“Had an amazing lunch!!! Food selection is amazing. I wound up with the Tuna Poke Bowl and it didn’t disappoint. Our waitstaff was attentive to detail. I am not a big dessert person when I go out, but the Key Lime Pie was calling our names. SOOOOO good!!! Thank you for a great meal. We will be back very soon.“

“I had a really great experience thanks Antoinette. She was super friendly, patient, and made sure my order was exactly how I wanted. She also gave helpful suggestions that actually made my bowl better. You can tell she cares about her job and the customers. Definitely one of the best customer service experiences I’ve had!“

“Excellent in every way! Meatball appetizer was superb!! Carbonerra was authentically made. Friendly, efficient service. Don't forget the Gelato and bread pudding. We will return!“

“Place is spacious, service was a little slow. Food could use some help. Octopus cooked very well but cold, pasta was Inedible, seafood pot was over cooked. Got the chocolate bar and tiramisu both very good.“

“I really enjoy Mediterranean food and this dish not disappoint. The trio of dips was super tasty and salmon and spinach salad good too and both were plenty to share between two for lunch and arrived to our table quickly. Pricing was reasonable too“

“Stopped here for breakfast, 1st time and I would definitely recommend it. The service was excellent and the food was great (real, fresh, hot, cooked to order)! I had the sampler with oatmeal pancakes and they were delicious!!! My other options included the chicken avocado crepe and Mediterranean omelette. The coffee was good, it came to the table in its own thermal to stay hot. I highly recommend!!“

“I recently visited this market and bakery, and I can’t say enough good things about it. The people there are incredibly kind and welcoming—truly some of the nicest you’ll meet. On top of that, the food is absolutely delicious! You can really tell they care about both their customers and the quality of what they make. I’ll definitely be coming back!😘❤️“

“We went there two days ago and had a great experience. The food was excellent, and we left fully satisfied. The variety of dishes was spectacular, especially the classic desserts.

Highly recommend for families! Big shoutout to the chef and the servers for their amazing service.“

“I thought the food was great. Front desk staff appeared overwhelmed and did not present a welcoming vibe. We had a table of 5 but had to ask for silver wear for 3 more people and water for 2 more. The atmosphere is loud. Lots of children running around. Seemed a bit chaotic. Not sure I'd come here again“

“They have really good food and the portions are worth the price!! Been there twice already.“

“Enough variety in the menu to keep things interesting. Everything I've ever eaten here has been excellent including some truly amazing soups. The staff is wonderful. What more could anyone want in a restaurant? I love this place!“

“After wonderful service on previous visits, I decided to reserve a table for Mother's Day lunch. Atmosphere and food were fabulous as always. Didn't notice much in the way of their remodel but we liked where we were. Service was ok and could've been a little more attentive to refills and such but they were busy and hustling. We'll definitely be back.“

“Went tonight on a whim for dinner and I’ll just say this place was spectacular! Without even knowing anything about this restaurant in advance, and in town from Pittsburgh for a youth hockey tournament, we happened to drive by and decided to stop and eat there. Walking in the atmosphere was fantastic and the service was spectacular. We sat at the bar, had a few cocktails, unbelievable appetizers, terrific meals for dinner followed by the most amazing desserts ever. While we were there, we had an opportunity to meet and chat with the owner for a little while. Always a pleasure to talk to someone that is passionate about what they do and appreciates both their employees and customers. It was a fantastic dining experience and I highly recommend this place. Thank you Ted for your hospitality.“

“Hooray - Finally reopened to total YUM!“