40 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Wellesley

“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 planned my birthday lunch at Cafe Mangal because I know how special it is. The food is OUTSTANDING but more importantly is the family friendly atmosphere and service. Its a very special place with delicious food that is laced with lots of love!“

“I am so happy that we found this place! Their beef shawarma is excellent. And their falafel is always fresh with just the right amount of crunch. The owner is very kind to my son, and is friendly and helpful. We will definitely keep coming back!“

“I LOVE cafe Yafa. it doesn't matter who is working the cafe that day. whenever I come in, I know I'm going to be taken care of. the coffee is amazing. the food is amazing. There is wonderful food throughout the menu. if you like Mediterranean food or middle eastern food, you will love it here. for beverages, my family loves the turkish coffee, Chai latte, and vanilla espresso. for food our favorites are the haloumi sandwich, shawarma, and shakshouka, which are all amazing“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“I’ve almost tried the whole menu at Halva Kabab and honestly, everything is so good. Every dish is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. You can really taste the quality and authenticity in their food. The kebabs are juicy, the sides are delicious, and the desserts are amazing too.

Hands down the best Turkish place in Boston. Highly recommend if you’re craving real, authentic Turkish food!“

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

“" 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"“

“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“

“The two ladies at the front were very friendly. The food was AMAZING. Like wow it was so good. The meat (beef) shawarma was so good and it was packed with veggies (jalapeño, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers). It was also relatively cheap. ~$22 for two people. I would definitely come here again, one of the best shawarmas I’ve ever had. Also had free dessert. The baklava was so tasty as well as the chocolate cake. 10/10“

“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 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! ❤️“

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“I would like to express my gratitude to Blue Salt staff (with special thanks going to Igor) who made our special occasion so memorable! I needed to organize a nice dinner for 15 people for my son's birthday. The whole process was absolutely flawless - from initial contact with Igor who took care of all the planning and setup. When we arrived to the restaurant everything was ready and we were treated with utmost attention. The dinner was served family style and we had a chance to pick our menu selections to be shared. The portions were very generous, beautifully decorated and served, service was impeccable. The food was absolutely amazing! Everyone was beyond satisfied and happy. Thank you, thank you, thank you Igor and Blue Salt team! You made our event very special and unforgettable!“

“the food is prepared fresh on site & is so flavorful“

“Magnificent!!! Have been going to this place for years( even when they were in saxonville) the food is spectacular and the owners are friendly!“

“Great Customer Service I love the experience great food“

“Absolutely delish!! My husband tried Crave in Norwood for the first time and highly recommend. We had the chicken bowl and loved it. Can’t wait to go back.“

“Best food forever“

“I tried your cafe’ for the first time and I was blown away by the taste, quality and price for the amount of food I received. I ordered the Shawarma Chicken Wrap w/tahini sauce, so tasty, the chicken was moist to perfection and I absolutely love the cucumber pickles. For desert I ordered the Kunafa, took it home and warned it up and my oh my! so so yummy!! I can’t wait to go again and try their other items.“

“Delicious food, prepared with care & love. I had a jerk chicken & plantain wrap — highly recommend. For dessert, key lime pie — out of this world. Excellent service & atmosphere.“

“I loved every single bite! I used to frequent “Andros” and was so bummed when it closed. I’m so glad “My Other Kitchen” is here—especially with the same salad dressing which is amazing on its own! I plan to eat my way through their menu—everything looks scrumptious! ❤️“

“We knew we wanted Magic Bites to cater our family event and we were so pleased that we did! Atilla and Elif were helpful and patient planning the menu and everything was top notch delicious. They knew we had some allergies in the family and they made an extra effort to create large labels with all ingredients. I highly recommend them!!“

“Great Middle Eastern market! They had the ingredients I needed for the dish I planned to make and so much more. Great selection of spices both out on the shelves and behind the counter. They have Vimto soda too, besides beers and wines. I was also looking for Aleppo pepper and the very nice lady there was able to get exactly what I was looking for. My dish was a hit and I will definitely be back.“

“One of our favorite restaurants! We love going there for the friendly service and delicious kababs.“

“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.!“

“We had the BEST experience at The Aegean for my Daughter's Bridal Shower! The warmth of the staff, excellent food & wonderful Greek ambiance was just PERFECT! Christo & Company allowed us to decorate and personalize the space for our event. That took it to the next level, and what a delight to not have to worry about cleaning! ( Before & AFTER!) This restaurant is a Hidden JEWEL, Immaculate, Classy, Beautiful Bar & MORE! For those of us that fondly remember The Aegean in Framingham, rest assured, you still have EVERYTHING that you adored there - it's just RIGHT HERE holding it's own on our Moody Street!“

“Kind of a basic set up to eat in. Not much decor in this one compared to some of their other locations. The man behind the counter greeted me with a smile, I think I caught his name, Cordel! Welcoming me to Flavor BOOM! And it was flavorful! A new favorite place to stop at now.“

“City Mart truly stands out as an incredible Middle Eastern store where one can find everything that invokes cherished memories of our homeland. Marty and Ehab, the owners, are not only wonderful but also exceptionally welcoming. If I could, I would gladly give them 6 stars instead of just 5!“

“Delish dinner. Swordfish & fresh vegetables. Scrumptious tart for dessert!“

“I have eaten here several times now and it never disappoints. The food’s 100% halal certified. They’re generous in portions, the food is always delicious, fairly priced (not expensive) and the wait time is usually short. They really put their heart in it to make sure everyone enjoys their food. I’ve noticed that they’re constantly updating things to make sure the experience is enjoyable for all who choose to dine-in at the restaurant. The staff and owners are super sweet and friendly. The aesthetic of the restaurant gives it a very cozy and warm feel. They also have some seriously good baklavas, if you’re keen to try some out! I truly recommend this place if you enjoy some good middle eastern food! I ate a chicken burger the other day and it was so good! Their shawarmas are some of the best I’ve had.“

“We had a lunch with my coworkers and the food was absolutely amazing , everything was delicious, I had Fruti Di Mare and it was to die for. Our server Alexia was lovely , she made sure we were taken care of, always checking in on us !
Great atmosphere I would definitely be coming back“

“Great food and great service!“

“This place is really awesome. I am Greek and I love it. Restaurant is clean and updated. The service is excellent, and the owner is very nice- always remembering my family when we come in. Food is fresh and tasty. We all git something different and we all enjoyed what we got.“

“First but definitely not the last time dining here! The pastitsio was the best I’ve ever had and the kourabiedes took me back to my childhood and the ones that my mother and I made together - powdered perfection! I will definitely be eating here every trip I make to Boston!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️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!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“