25 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Columbia

“I have been coming here pretty much since the day they opened, food is excellent, clean place and excellent customer service!“

“Fantastic place! The decor is beautiful. Food and wine were fantastic! Rudy, the owner, is the star of the show! He has a fantastic, friendly, and welcoming personality. He took time to chat at each table, and he’s so friendly and funny. We will definitely make this a favorite spot! 5 stars!!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“My first time there but food was delicious“

“Unique menu and best service .“

“After seeing the reviews we had to check out this place. We came for the early showing of belly dancing. First, the interior is wonderful - a stark contrast to the bright outside, you're immersed in a nice intimately lit environment. The lighting decor is great and photographic. The food is amazing. My wife and I shared a Sultan's feast, which gave plenty of variety in tastes and plenty to take home for left overs. The belly dancing was awesome. The performer started on stage and then visited all the tables. No matter where you were in the spacious restaurant, you got to see her dance up close. Service was top notch - our server was very attentive and the automated serving robots were cool to watch. Cazbar is a unique blend of modern and traditional Turkish. We'll be coming back for sure.“

“I don’t typically write reviews, good or bad, however our experience at Xenia on Oct 12th has changed my mind. We were in the area from Boston just for the night and learned of Xenia through our hotels concierge. It was amazing and probably one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. The food was outstanding and prepared beautifully. We had the Spanikopita, Greek salads, shrimp saganaki, and lamb riblets. All very tasty and expertly prepared. What really did it though was the on point service offered by Mary (Maris). Her efficiency, attention to details, thoughtful presentation of the menu, was a 15 out of 10! She is a super star! We were delightfully surprised by the restaurant’s generous hospitality when they sent us a dessert sampler compliments of the house because we were out of state first timers. I only wish weren’t 5+ hours away, as we would be fast regulars for sure!“

“This was my first time at Busboys and Poets in Columbia. What a great experience! I loved the atmosphere. And there were so many vegan options I didn't know what to order! I ended up getting the crispy cauliflower bites and the vegan "tuna" sandwich. Both were really good! I plan to go back often to try some of the vegan bowls, the pasta and the veggie burger.“

“bad service and over charched.“

“Oh my goodness- the samosa chaat platter was SOOOOO good tonight! Thank you Rehan!“

“Went there with my wife and Father for the first time today on a spur of a moment and it blew us away how incredible this place was! The stuffed burger just might be the greatest burger I've ever had! We will DEFINITELY BE BACK‼️“

“Excellent food. Loved the options that were given and many choices to pick from. 10/10“

“I ate your food for the first time and it was delicious, healthy, fresh and spicy - YUMMY!!! It was brought to my office and I will be visiting again and will recommend to friends. Keep up the good work. Thank you“

“Outstanding food service. Extremely friendly staff and we really enjoy going there since it opened years ago“

“Everything was amazing from A to Z. Best food in the area.“

“Consistently delicious food. Always friendly service and clean. One of our favorites.“

“Brandon is very nice and the food was very good??“

“The Greek salad from Cava was the first one I’ve had that EVER finished. I’m talking the kind of delicious where you finish and you’re already wanting more despite the fact that your stomach is full. 10/10 will DEFINITELY be coming back for more!“

“We stopped by SHAHS HALAL in Laurel and everything was amazing! We had the fish gyro and the falafel gyro with fries — all of it was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The owner was so kind and even gave me a portion of lamb with tzatziki sauce and cilantro, which was absolutely delicious! You can really taste the freshness and quality in every bite. Great food, generous portions, and friendly service, we’ll definitely be back!“

“My wife and I came there for our three year anniversary of our marriage and Leena was our waitress. The level of service from start to finish was amazing and the food was 5-star. Compliments to Leena, the hostess, and the chefs who prepared the meal and provided such an amazing experience for our first time coming there. Thank you!“

“Awesome 👏🏽 service and delicious 😋 food 🥘.“

“Excellent food, fresh, not a huge amount.“

“Ate there today. Food was excellent. The lamb was very tender and juicy. Portions were big. Had a nice conversation with the manager. I will return soon.“

“This is my new favorite place to eat in Ellicott City! First of all the food is incredible. The garlic sauce we ordered as an appetizer alone would have satisfied me but the food just keep getting better. So fresh and so flavorful!! The owner introduced himself and made us feel so welcome. Their story is incredible! The ambiance was absolutely lovely. They had live musicians who were extremely talented and added a tone that was fun and enjoyable but not at all overwhelming or too loud. The service was impeccable. I cannot recommend enough! We will definitely be going back very soon!“

“Best food and kabab. Love their cheap $9.99 platter affordable and best in towsn“

“My fiance and I had dinner here in honor of my birthday. I have eaten here before for a brunch so I decided to try their dinner menu. Everything we ordered was so good and delicious! And the service was excellent! And it wasn't that many people which is fine by me because my fiance and I was able to have a nice, intimate experience. Would definitely dine in here again. The salmon Oscar was so delicious, I took another one to go to eat at home the next day lol“