48 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Derwood

“Cute, no frills neighborhood place. we got there super early at 5 and were the only customers there.
The food was good and fresh, kids had chicken shawarma platter and husband had the Ruben sandwich, I had the gyro special. My favorite of everything was the garlic sauce.
I'll definitely be back.“

“Dalia's Falafel catered my husband's big bash birthday party last weekend. It was the best catering experience we have ever had, and I want everyone within a 100 mile radius of downtown Bethesda to know about this fantastic establishment located at 7750 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, 20814. Ben, Cody and Kevin provided more than generous portions of outstanding food as well as practical support and guidance on preparing, presenting, serving, and storing their delicious trays of salads, sauces and, of course, falafels. They made the entire experience simple and easy. The value of the service we received was far greater than the fee that we paid -- truly! Please don't hesitate to consider Dalia's Falfel, a unique party option, for your next celebration“

“This is my all-time favorite place for Italian spaghetti. Excellent food. The servers are the best. If you drive anywhere near this place you should be sure to stop in!“

“The staff is very friendly great place to just have some family time and enjoy great food“

“Me and my family eat Cava almost every week. We love the variety and unique options and flavors. The food always tastes good and it’s consistent at this location. The set up is a bit different compared to other places. There’s no register so you have to order thru the app, but the people who work there make sure to get your order made quickly if you are dining in. It’s always clean in the dining area and inside bathroom. All the staff are very nice!“

“Amazing tasty dishes and friendly service. My family loves the Old Gtown Wrap!“

“Please bring back the family meal!!!“

“Family style meals are fantastic. Had eaten at a Greek relative's house. Ordered for the first time. Not only was the food delicious, each order fed about 8-10 people with folks having seconds. Lots of leftovers. Several asked guests made sure they had Talia's number when they left.“

“The food is wonderful, the staff is warm and friendly and it’s priced very reasonably!“

“The atmosphere is just wonderful, all the staff are just so friendly and welcoming.The food is AMAZING. The only down side is that the portions are smaller than what I guess we are use to. But very flavorful delish 😋“

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“Receiving a BCI of 87, the
Village Grill delivers reliable Mediterranean comfort food with plenty of halal and vegetarian choices, a solid kids’ menu, and approachable prices. It’s not fine dining, but as a neighborhood staple it checks all the boxes: good food, friendly service, and inclusivity.

The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with indoor seating that feels cozy and an outdoor patio perfect for people-watching in Great Falls. Accessibility is wheelchair-friendly, parking right out front, and gender-neutral restrooms.

The menu covers a lot of ground. Halal meats dominate the kebabs and gyros (~31% of all entrées), vegetarian plates are well represented (~16%), and several items can be adapted gluten-free, though there are no codes like GF or V listed—you’ll need to ask the staff. Kids get their own menu (~11% of offerings) with smaller portions like chicken tenders, gyro wraps, and pita pizza.

Service is consistently friendly and efficient, whether dining in or picking up takeout. Prices run $10–20 per entrée, which is excellent value for the quality and portion sizes.

Best picks: gyros, kebab platters, falafel wrap, and baklava for dessert.

The Brodbeck Confidence Index (BCI 2.0) measures consistency across food, service, atmosphere, accessibility, and value, and translates that into a simple probability: an 87% likelihood that a guest will enjoy an above-average experience.“

“I love Cava; I eat there at least once a week. Today, however, I found an inch-and-a-half-long piece of METAL in my salad from the Germantown MD location. 😫“

“CAVA is ideal for hosting groups. I like their website. It is very convenient and user friendly. I usually pick the pre fixed combo from the menu and it works well. Last time I chose to make my own. The user friendly website made us so easy to pick exactly what you like within limits of offering. For the first time I received my order slightly mixed up. I asked for dressing on the side and it came dressed-in. I ordered it with pita 🫓 which never arrived. The food was still good. I'm not sure if I shouldn't just stick to the preset combinations.“

“Thought I’d go by and give them a try today ,I ordered several different ones to see what was good and I must say the food was delicious and fresh! Can’t go wrong with any of them .Highly recommend!“

“Service was fantastic. Food was wonderful and atmosphere perfect.“

“1st time and will be back!“

“Although my favorite is the Bowls; everything is fresh, healthy and delightful! The food is scrumptious and the restaurant is always, clean and the entire team is welcoming and professional. I frequent the Germantown location several times a week and am impressed everytime. The staff feel like family. The management at this store screams SUPERB Leadership!!!!!!!“

“Our favorite place ! We live closer to a different location but the Olney one has our hearts. Our 4 & 2 year old love the food just as much as the adults. We recently had them cater a party for us and we will definitely be doing that again in the future“

“My friends and I had a wonderful dinner experience here. Abdullah was our server and it was obvious from the advice and explanations he gave that he was really knowledgeable and experienced. Appetizers, main dishes and drinks were delicious and enjoyable. We will definitely come back, you can ask for a good service from him. Excellent service and thank you for your interest!“

“I go to this Cava at Bethesda Row fairly often and the service, primarily from the FANTASTIC manager Manuel is what truly keeps me coming back. Thank you to the phenomenal staff of Cava Bethesda Row!“

“Was at an appointment with my son around the corner at PrepMatters. Needed a quick snack and drink. Popped into Aden Pizza & Mediterranean as a first timer. Was warmly greeted and given a menu. The staff was very friendly, polite and professional. I purchased a bottle of water, Gatorade and appetizer French fries. The food came out very quickly, and the food was fresh, hot and very tasty. I would recommend anyone in the area to give Aden Pizza & Mediterranean restaurant a try, you won’t go wrong. Enjoy!“

“On St Elmo brings something genuinely fresh to Bethesda’s nightlife scene. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels elevated, modern, and intimate. The lighting, decor, and layout strike the perfect balance between swanky and social. Cocktails are delicious and the menu is on point. High-energy enough to create a vibe, but not so loud that you can’t hold a conversation. On St Elmo is the kind of place Bethesda has been missing.“

“Positively DELICIOUS WITH ASTOUNDING QUALITY OF BOTH SERVICE AND CUISINE! I love this place, and didn't know about it for my 50 years in Rockville.. I had the BIG kabob platter, which I shared with Mike, my friend and LARGE ENOUGH FOR TWO; the chicken and lamb were both succulent and expertly seasoned, just "right." I couldn't giver more than 5 stars, but would've given seven.“

“Mezeh has been one of my family's favorite restaurants since 2020. The generous portions and wide variety of delicious, healthy vegetable toppings make it the best fast casual restaurant we've visited with the most topping options, including fantastic unique choices like caramelized eggplant. The falafel is the best I've ever tasted, the velvety hummus is superb, and the pita bread is fresh and fluffy. The falafel bowls are a perfect meatless meal for vegetarians, vegans, and Lent. The manager Mayra and the employees are always friendly, helpful, and efficient.“

“GREAT food, and some of the friendliest people in Bethesda! We’ll be frequent fliers...for sure.“

“When you are down in DC please visit great food“

“I’ve been a customer for two years and the food never disappoints! The reply to the MYOB review is the reason I will continue to support!! Lol! MYOB, all your reviews that you leave on all the near by businesses gives second hand embarrassment.“

“Came here for a girls’ night out and had a wonderful time. Great service. For Tuesdays, bottles of wine are half-price. Yay! Plan on coming back soon!“

“Went to Cava yesterday with my husband. We had a 6pm reservation and arrived around 5:45. Most of the tables were empty, except the bar, which seemed packed for their happy hour specials (which looked fantastic by the way). Our server was great. Every tapas we tried was delicious. The drinks we had, a Lemon Drop Martini and an Old Fashioned, were both fantastic as well. It had been over 10 years since our last dinner here and we were very impressed. We will definitely be back soon!“

“This was the best Greek food I’ve had in a long time! Visiting from out of town on a work trip and the food, the service and the atmosphere is top notch!“

“Really fantastic food and atmosphere. The waitstaff shared so much useful information, very clearly. Almost to the point of not reading the room. For instance, she insisted on telling w of us all the specials when it was clear that we were waiting for two more. It seemed unnecessary, and should not have been a misunderstanding. Delicious, delicious delicious and I'll be back!“

“We've been driving all the way down to Moby Dicks at the Kentlands, and then to the new Shady Grove restaurant, from Thurmont, MD. Yes, the food is that good! Now there's one in Frederick.���“

“We've been driving all the way down to Moby Dicks at the Kentlands, and then to the new Shady Grove restaurant, from Thurmont, MD. Yes, the food is that good! Now there's one in Frederick.���“

“It was good. Stellar option for a light dinner“

“The food and service at this place is always awesome. Especially the gentleman who runs the front of the house. His name is Marvin, and he's the nicest guy you could ever meet. If you want good food, pretty quickly, and like people in general, this is a great place to get it. I've become a regular customer and I love this place.“

“This is by far our favorite kabob place! The meat is always cooked to perfection, the hummus is my absolute favorite it’s smooth and delicious. They also have a an outstanding catering service, always on time and the food is loved at every event I have! They have the best customer service and really go above and beyond for their customers!“

“Tried to order carryout from the 3-coure meal menu. Told that the items on the 3 course meal were not there. Tried to order filet of sole and salada da Horta. Seemed like bait and switch“

“Mezeh in Gaithersburg, Maryland is wonderful. Generous portions, the greatest variety of superb vegetable toppings, and the best falafel. Manager Mayra and employees are friendly, helpful, efficient.“

“Lunch with small group on a quiet winter weekday no one else in the place. My steakhouse burger was nicely cooked but non-memberable. The place did provide me with the option for a side salad instead of fries, which was made with fresh greens and very tasty. My friend was able to get her burger on gluten-free bread, and they nicely put her accompanying fries on a separate plate for the rest of us to nosh on.“

“This Greek restaurant in Potomac, MD is a hidden gem. The lobster spaghetti was rich and perfectly balanced, and the dessert—simple, elegant, unforgettable. The menu is carefully curated, and it shows. This is their second restaurant—the first has been around for over 30 years. They know what they’re doing. Small space, so definitely make a reservation—but bar seating is just as good (we sat there and loved it). Carlos the bartender and the whole staff were amazing. We were the only Black/brown folks there, and felt completely welcomed. Don’t miss this spot—real food, real hospitality, real experience.“

“Best food joint out there. :)“

“EVERYTHING!!! get there soon!!!“

“Have been a patron for 12 years. The food is consistently great, especially the lentil soup and hot, fresh baked bread. Friendly, helpful staff. Nice casual atmosphere for a quick meal.“

“I come here a lot with friends. The food is more fast food style but still very flavorful. There is great Farsi music and beautiful paintings inside. Would recommend getting the Koobideh kabob and make sure to ask for your rice to be Tahdig. You won’t regret it :)“

“😁Great food and service“

“Thank you for an amazing dinner“

“If you have ever questioned whether or not there is a God, I implore you to eat at this restaurant! A delicious meal brought to me by an angel. After finishing my meal, I felt the unrelenting urge to call my mother just to tell her I loved her.“