50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Somerville

“The dishes are so intentional. You can tell there is a lot of love and thought that went into each dish. The cornbread and scotch eggs are divined!“

“Jeff, Brittney, and Dante were amazing! The customer service was excellent and their energy made the whole experience even better. We were greeted right away, they explained the ingredients in detail, and were genuinely kind and welcoming throughout. Thank you all for the great service!“

“Had a fantastic time at the soft opening. The ambience was fantastic and the food was out of this world. Highly recommend.“

“Always a good experience at Noor! Quality is superb, even when ordering delivery. My favorite plate is the Lule Plate, and the staff can accommodate any requests for substitutions/add ons. I have never left Noor as an unhappy customer! Arsen and team go above and beyond every time.“

“Our server Bryan was amazing.
We came in, and he was ready to serve us.
Once we were ready to order our food, after Bryan got our orders, our food arrived INCREDBLEY fast.
Amazing workers, amazing staff, amazing EVERYTHING.“

“We took a friend out to dinner at Oleana last night for her birthday and it was one of the best meals we’ve had. We loved being able to share and sample so many dishes, and each one was a masterful balancing of herbs, spices and flavors. The service was also top-notch. We can’t wait to return! It’s no surprise that it’s hard to get a reservation.“

“Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“I enjoy Cava every day, but especially when I am on my way to an event! Jeff, Luz,&Cris are just a few of the employees that bring charisma and good customer service to the Cava Experience! Thanks for helping my stay healthy. PS the right rice is my fav!“

“Food is good. Parking is awful. when you get your bill u get a chargé for the kitchen.“

“Delicious food and great ambiance! We will come back!“

“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+.“

“Great New Years Eve dinner! Food was great. Staff was amazing. Will be back again!“

“beautiful patio expansion "Moona Oasis" to accommodate more guests!“

“We recently celebrated our son baptism at Trade, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From our very first conversation with Inna, we felt taken care of. She was incredibly responsive, organized, and helpful in guiding us through the planning process, making everything feel effortless and stress-free.

On the day of the event, the hospitality was exceptional. The servers were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure both we and our guests had a wonderful experience. The food was outstanding, and our guests are still talking about it. The Rosa Ritas and Espresso Martinis were huge hits and quickly became favorites of the afternoon!

The atmosphere was warm, stylish, and welcoming, creating the perfect backdrop for such a meaningful family celebration. Every detail came together beautifully, and we are so grateful to the entire Trade team for helping make our celebration so special.

I cannot recommend Trade highly enough. If you’re looking for a venue for a private event, family celebration, or special occasion Trade is the place to go!“

“Erica at the register was so nice and she had some great recommendations. Their pita Mac was one of the best burgers I ever had. I loved their hummus and the green feta dip. The rotisserie chicken was delicious also. I will definitely be back“

“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.“

“Very flavorful sandwiches and salads. I had the chicken pita, my family members had the vege chikn hummus dip with pita, and the falafel sandwich. All of which were delicious and full of flavor. Very friendly staff. Clean atmosphere. Will definitely be back if I come back to Boston. Very small inside with only a couple tables so be mindful of party size if trying to sit. The to go boxes for the sandwiches were very convenient though!“

“The vegetarian plate would easily serve two people.

Salad: All veggies fresh.
Falafel: crisp and not greasy outside, tender inside.
Hummus: Perfect.
Rice: Unexpected but very tasty (I may have read the description too quickly.
Dolmas: Very tasty. Some other reviewer complained about getting them cold, which is the norm, no? Mine were served hot. I’m used to eating them cold, I’ll just ask for them not to be heated next time.
I ordered a side of baba. I closed my eyes and almost cried. This isn’t an exaggeration.

The owner was very kind and also included pita and a bite of baklava. This place is a gem and reminds me of my late Armenian grandfather. So, a very big win all around. Thank you.“

“If you are looking for outstanding authentic Egyptian food please try Kushari. The food made to order is consistently delicious and service is over the top. Plenty of free parking is another bonus!“

“We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner last night. Very pleasant ambience, good service, and outstanding food – which, as an added bonus, was served piping hot! Moussaka was delicious, as was the lamb kebab dinner.  We love good Mediterranean food and will absolutely return!“

“I wanna say thank you to the Jana Grill restaurant for the delicious food! I really liked the Armenian kebab, the restaurant is cozy and comfortable. There was an event on this day, but this did not affect the service time, there were a lot of people and i want to say thank you to Dmitry, sorry if i misspelled your name, this is a waiter in a black shirt who helped me with the choice from the menu, especially with dessert it was delicious, very good service! I will definitely return to you. Thanks to the owner of this restaurant for such staff I will recommend this restaurant to everyone!“

“The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and very helpful with menu items… recommend if in the neighbourhood“

“We had a wonderful family dinner at Halva Kebab and it was truly a great experience from start to finish! My husband, my son, and I ordered the mixed grill along with several appetizers, and everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were authentic, the portions were generous, and every dish we tried was outstanding.
What makes this place extra special is that it’s a family business — you can feel the warmth and care in both the food and the service. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made us feel so welcome.
If you’re looking for amazing food and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere in Watertown, Halva Kebab is the place to go. We will definitely be coming back!“

“Everything is delicious! Clean, organic & unprocessed foods to satisfy any pallet.“

“Hi , I went for lunch and Jesus Morales was a very friendly employee he greet me and serve me well his a good customer service person .“

“Wonderful place with fresh and delicious food Good service One of my favorite spots to come to with my family or friends for lunch or dinner Variety of things to choose from Highly recommended“

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

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

“The cheese pizza (Quattro Formaggi) has to be one my Top 3 pizzas. Very tasty.“

“Great service, kind staff, good food - we enjoy coming to a cava when in the area. Bathroom and sitting area could have used some much needed maintenance.
Might be best for walking, Lyft, or bike - as parking on a Sunday can get difficult to find.“

“great food, friendly service, dog friendly patio.“

“Delicious food. Great service. With a great balance of healthy and tasty offerings.“

“If you’re looking for authentic lebanese food, this is the place to go! Every item I’ve tried so far has been delicious. Their food tastes just like home. The staff is friendly, the place is tiny but cozy and I love the lebanese music they play in the background! Overall experience 10/10!“

“Great food! They have a DJ that played great music. We came in from California and after a long flight it was great to sit and unwind at this place would definitely recommend! Lorena was awesome! She made sure we had everything we needed and kept the drinks coming!! ☺️“

“Wow what delicious and amazing food!! We had chicken gyros which were perfect and flavorful. This is the best Greek food I’ve had before and we had an amazing experience. Everything on the menu is appetizing and is set a good prices and good proposition. Definitely recommend to everyone 👍🏼“

“They have an amazing and fresh falafel I've ever had in Boston!“

“Wow. Wow. What a discovery! I ordered delivery and expected something “okay”. I am left speechless. This was arguably the best meal I’ve had in a long time. Quality, quantity, taste - phenomenal...I had the Mediterranean mix which was a great sample of all different tastes. The rice (usually just fill in deliveries) was excellent with that slight bit of saffron coating it. Thank you!“

“Always delicious. Thank you.“

“" just like to say that Putterhamgrille did the best job on my passover meal, Friday was so busy but the staff/team at Putterham was so organized they had everything ready as soon as I walked in the door, also besides my regular set order, the gentleman at the front helped me select more delicious sides to go with my Passover meal"“

“We walked in to have shawarma sandwich and found our selfs having everything on the menu because everything looks soooo good, we tried both beef and chicken Shawarma
Also had the hummus & baba and the kebabs. All tasted so good and we felt like visiting
Someone's home by getting the best welcome and service. Thank you Shawarma guys and we will be back again.“

“Great food!! Always fresh and good. Thanks Matt for all your help!“

“Piatti buoni e curati , cucina meditteranea ben interpretata“

“The best place for breakfast, lunch, and coffee in the neighborhood. We go at least once a week!“

“Years ago, when I was a student in Boston, I met Osman in a Turkish restaurant. He was kind, hardworking, and always full of warmth. Seeing him now as the owner of this wonderful Turkish restaurant filled me with pride and gratitude. Osman’s hospitality, generosity, and genuine heart was into every detail of this place, from the warm welcome at the door to the last bite of dessert. And the food is absolutely phenomenal. Every dish has authentic flavors of Turkey, perfectly seasoned, beautifully presented, and made with love. From the tender kebabs to the fresh mezes and perfectly flaky baklava, it was a feast in every sense. You can feel the care and tradition in every bite. This restaurant isn’t just a place to eat; it’s a place to feel at home, to celebrate friendship, and to savor life. Thank you, Osman, for creating such a beautiful space. We’ll definitely be back! ❤️“

“Some of the best Greek food I have ever had in all of Massachusetts! Would gladly return 😇🇬🇷“

“This is the best Cava I have ever been to. The service was top notch and was just a great experience. The whole staff was great Rodney was the absolute best with great attitude and a smile. If you want the best experience at Cava this is the best one!“

“The best falafel I’ve ever had. My wife finished nine out of 12 of these in less than five minutes driving away from the store… We turned around in order two dozen more. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere is no frills but all delicious“

“I like the Beef & Lamb Shawarma Pita Roll-Up, which is perfect for weekday lunch.
Toppings are customizable, and I like the Fried Cauliflower.
Online ordering is convenient. I can take my time to familiarize myself with the toppings before placing an order.“

“Excellent spot, great food, can’t wait to return.“

“Company holiday party this evening. It was FABULOUS. The food was off the hook fantastic. The staff was superb and highly personable. The space was decorated perfectly. The music wasn’t too loud. The would NOT hesitate to eat here or have a function here, this is an absolute hidden gem in Boston. Five kabillion 🌟 stars!“