30 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Norwood

“From the moment I walked in, I was so impressed — the restaurant is spotless, beautifully organized, and immediately gives off a welcoming vibe. One of the owners greeted us, and he was incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful (he even helped me pick a bowl for my mom at checkout!).

He explained how fresh the ingredients are and how everything is prepared, and I can absolutely confirm that’s true. I ordered the chicken Greek bowl, and every single bite was bursting with flavor and freshness. I couldn’t stop talking to my best friend about how good it was the entire time we were eating! It was so delicious that I grabbed another bowl to take home for my mom — and she loved it just as much.

The service, the quality, the freshness — everything was perfect. I’ll definitely be coming back again and again. Highly, highly recommend Crave in Norwood!“

“Best food forever“

“Cannot believe I waited this long to try this place. The chicken kebab meal with rice, salad, and Greek pasta salad was one of the greatest things I’ve ever eaten. Enough food to feed two hungry adults. My friend said the lamb kebab was delicious as well. Will definitely be back.!“

“One of the best salads I've had in a while. My chicken salad was fresh, flavorful, full of beautiful, vibrant vegetables and prepared to order. The chicken was marinated and grilled perfectly.
I was so happy with my food, I will absolutely be returning.
Street parking. Dining room is a little chilly on a Fall day, maybe better for takeout until milder weather.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I love Taso’s !!! I love the traditional greek salad and the lemon soup is DELICIOUS!!! The desserts are scrumptious! I just had my mother’s retirement party and I catered it all from Taso’s and everyone could NOT stop raving about the food . The food makes a party and Taso’s made the event perfect!! But if I am being honest, the REAL reason I love Taso’s is because Kristina made my son feel at ease. She took extra time with him, on his first visit there . Daniel gave it a 10/10 rating!!! My son, who has special needs, has a hard time with new places and now he loves it . The waitstaff is amazing ( love you Kim ) and I literally could eat there everyday!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“First visit today, although we live somewhat in the neighborhood and I am already kicking myself for not having got here sooner. Red tabbouleh spicing was very punchy and vivid. Allspice in the stuffed grape leaves make them worth coming back for, not something I think I've ever said about stuffed grape leaves before. Most unforgettable was the red lentil soup with its soft rich velvety texture over two or three layers of different delicious flavors. Great first impression, can't wait to go back, solid A leaning toward A+.“

“Best Mediterranean food I've had in decades. Everything was delicious. Couldn't be better. I had the kofra kebab plate, ground beef with lamb, rolled and fried, salad, hummus, garlic sauce and tabouli. Look it up. I'm probably not touching it all the great aspects of it. Every part of it was exceptional, full of freshness and taste, each part distinctive in taste and presentation from another part. Not the usual commodification of Mediterranean food present in most imitative restaurants. So many spots are predictable, bland, food feeling like it sat around waiting to be served and unremarkable in every way. Not here. A full size salad, bright, light tastes with just the right amount of a delicate dressing. Not just the typical hunks of greens and ingredients thrown together with no soul and doused in some soybean oil based imitation.It was not the thick flour pita pocket that despite rips apart when you try to lightly stuff it with your salad or grape leaves or tabouli, despite being the thickness of baseball glove leather. This pita pocket was as thin as it could be, not the chewy baseball glove we usually get, yet completely resilient. It held everything I stuffed into it.“

“We've found our new take out favorite spot! We've been ordering from here for two days straight, and for good reason. This place is a hidden gem in West Roxbury. Every dish is fresh and flavorful, and their menu offers a wonderful variety of options. The portions are very generous too. Plus the owner/chef is friendly and clearly the real deal. You have got to try it.“

“Excellent and friendly service, food and environment 👍🏼“

“This place is excellent. Very nice staff and the food is delicious.“

“Absolutely delicious. We had the Falafel sandwich, rice and spinach/feta pie. So good. Fast friendly service. Will definitely come back!!!“

“I recently dined at Thyme Restaurant and had an exceptional experience. The food was outstanding, with every dish bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that our dining experience was seamless from start to finish. Their customer service was top-notch, and their positive service contributed to a genuinely enjoyable atmosphere. I left feeling thoroughly satisfied and happy, and I recommend Thyme Restaurant for anyone looking for a memorable meal and excellent service.“

“Not only was the Baba , Peach Gazpacho and chicken Shastish delish , but Chef David took the time to chat with us in 100 degree weather and served us a sample of his staffs lunch he was preparing for them today ...his moms fav dish when he was a kid... THE MESSY SANDWICH ! Homemade Crispy BLT , heirloom tomato with a hit of peanut butter . Hope he puts it on the menu someday but more importantly know he's "the real deal" born and raised New England cool, creative and genuine - cheers to you Chef David !!!“

“I ordered yesterday (June 13) a variety of sandwiches in different sizes from Putterham Grille for a 12-person event, and everyone was genuinely impressed! The quality of the food exceeded our expectations — fresh ingredients, generous portions, and great flavors. It was clear that care went into each sandwich, and the variety kept everyone happy. I highly recommend.“

“We Always love a Cava lunch!!!“

“Our waitress, Catalina is the best! She's super attentive, sweet and we know she's going to take care of us when we go to Landwer. The pancakes were awesome as always, Shatshuka was stellar and my vegan breakfast was super tasty but just too big for me. The food quality is always great at Landwer. Very happy with our brunch.“

“Cafe Mangal is a cozy spot known for its authentic Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. The menu features delicious grilled meats, fresh salads, and flavorful dips like hummus and baba ganoush. The ambiance is casual and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or family. Portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. Service is friendly and efficient, adding to a pleasant dining experience. Overall, a great place to enjoy hearty, well-spiced dishes in a comfortable setting.“

“First time have breakfast at Angel Cafe. Amazing delicious and welcoming. Highly recommend👍“

“Food: I came here for the baklawa. They came pre-packaged for $7.99, so unfortunately they weren't fresh, but they still tasted fine reheated. The baklawa was very flaky and not too sweet, which I liked. I think the amount that I got was good for the price. I would grab another box to satisfy a craving.

Service: This is a market, so there is no service, but I had no issues with the cashier.

Ambiance: There is a small parking lot out front.“

“Their beef dishes are amazing, so tender and full of flavor and the vegetables are well cooked, which I love as someone who never got used to salads. I admit that I almost always get the beef rendang because it just hits the spot, but on occasions when I have tried the other dishes, they have been good as well. I miss the octopus.“

“I went to Tartufo last night (a Saturday) at 5 and the place was very busy. It can get pretty noisy as the tables are pretty close together. Still, a very nice atmosphere and everyone was having a good time. I shared the Arugula salad with my friend and it had very little flavor. Then I had the Orecchiette, Sausage & Rapini, which was delicious and a decent sized portion. My friend was disappointed with her Lobster Ravioli in a pink vodka sauce. It was a bit heavy on the tomato base and was more of a typical red sauce. All in all, though, a good experience with relatively easy street parking.“

“Excellent!!! The best in Town!!!“

“Good food but highly priced, short staffed took longer r for check than food. Cash only and 20 tip already included. 130 for breakfast it’s way too much.“

“excellent menu - love the variety dishes are well cooked and well presented decor is very good and overall experience was very positive“

“Most don't realize that anyone can eat here. This is a true gem of a cafeteria in the basement of the BU Med student bldg. They serve incredibly great fresh Falafel based dishes and other Mediterranean faire including several vegan options. Absolutely scrumptious. They have a grill with standard various types of burger & fries including delicious vegan burgers. They usually have a variety of fresh soups that includes at least a vegan option. Huge selection of cold drinks in an extensive fridge wall. Anyone can eat here while they are open, but it seems mostly only BMC or BU staff and students are present. Their prices are incredibly affordable and a great value for large satisfying portions.“

“Our favorite take out place. Great food, great people. Good prices. Used to get dinner here 2 to 3 times a week when I vused to work in Boston, but now that I work in the metro west area I only manage to get across town once every week or two. Still love them.“

“The best. If Im dining out in Rozzi this is the place... So good!“

“After driving to two places that were either closed or stopped making food, my bf and I went to this place we always passed in the area but never went to. Decided to give a chance. Got soup and two chicken pitas. So good and I mean so good. I’m particular on my chicken gyro and I rarely eat the whole thing. But this time I did. They’re not the size of your leg like some places do but it’s a reasonable portion. Leaves room to eat the delicious lemon chicken soup. I am totally getting it on my day off this week. And the service was pretty quick.“

“Tried Allspice for the first time today. Delicious. Lamb gyro was cooked perfectly and fresh. Very reasonably priced. Wonderful people working there as well. Looking forward to going back soon“

“Awesome food and desserts.“