27 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Falcon Heights

“Once again, the Falcon Heights location peeps makes a tasty Philly Greek Gryo, customized to my preferences, at a very reasonable price (great value for qty. & quality of food), but this time an employee (Trey) sees me getting out of my car and meets me at the door with my odor. All around outstanding experiences!!!“

“I love the owner, shes really the sweetest person ever, but her new employees give horrible service. I wont be spending my money here again, till the owner herself is behind the counter, they wont have my repeat business“

“Our server was first rate. She was attentive and responsive, and she offered menu suggestions in response to our questions. The food was delicious and authentically Turkish. Would definitely go back!“

“Great food and not overpriced“

“Order to go or order for here and they will bring it to you. The outdoor seating is nice but a bit loud with the hospital nearby. They have a handicapped accessible entrance. Enter and walk to your left. Sanitize your hands. Figure out what you want and then step up to the counter.
Baklava: Great. Dairy free. Walnut paradise.
Samosa: We got the Veggie and Beef. The picture doesn't do it justice. It's delicious.
Chicken shawarma: make it dairy free by removing the oasis sauce and adding hummus. The hot sauce is palatable fire“

“everything was so delicious and fresh! the restaurant is cozy and everyone was very friendly and accommodating!“

“Baba Saj is hands down one of the best Mediterranean spots I’ve been to! The shawarma was flavorful, the salads and spinach pies were super fresh, and the whole place had a warm, welcoming vibe.

A big thank you to Kawthar for her kindness and hospitality—she really made the experience special. The restaurant is clean, cozy, and the service is excellent. Definitely a 10/10 and I’ll be coming back!“

“After exploring the sculpture garden, Loring park and the walker art center. We decided to stop for lunch at Cardamom.
I had the pistachio latte and beet salad and my daughter had the marscapone pistachio French toast with a Shirley temple and we both loved our lunch and the lovely atmosphere.
It did take a bit to get service once seated but we did not mind as the restaurant was relaxing and surroundings were beautiful to look at. Would definitely recommend and stop in again if we are ever in the area“

“Amazing food, fun atmosphere, and great service each time. Def recommend the wagyu sandwich and the garlic paste is my favorite thing to smother on everything. So good!“

“My friend and I were lucky enough to enjoy the Chef's tasting last night at Mara; what a fabulous time we had. The food was spectacular, the wine pairings were ON POINT, and the best part was the service. From the hostess who seated us all the way thru, we were treated to DELIGHTFUL personalities and kindness. Our server, Corinn (sorry about the spelling), was so knowledgeable and fun and her assistant Elizabeth was as well. the chefs all were so good at explaing the ingredients and techniques and just made great conversations. We commented to each other many times how wonderful everyone was, which elevated the entire experience. Bravo and High Fives all around! I certainly hope to return.“

“Wonderful combo of traditional fare and things you've probably never heard of. Friendly people and beautiful, tasty food.“

“What a delightful evening this was! It was truly a dining adventure with the variety of dishes and flavors in such an enjoyable homey atmosphere. Mo was a gracious host and at once we felt at home in his home. There was time to socialize and meet the other diners but also time to enjoy your own privacy with the people you came with to dine. I have been smiling all weekend thinking about this wonderful experience; I will definitely be back and can’t wait to share this gem with others. 💜“

“Got the Meal for 3 for myself and my hubby so you could have leftovers:) Food was excellent, we will be back!“

“Excellent meal great rice taste meat is so tender and fresh the kebab taste real good bread unbelievable just try it and you will know what I’m talking about mouth watering food“

“Hyacinth is a keeper. Creative food, well prepared, small but extremely well chosen wines. Portions were large, a bit too large in my view. Hyacinth is one of the few restaurants in the post Covid dining world that is daring to show us how innovative dining can be done.“

“If you crave a different kind of food experience, a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern buffet with big flavors and a large variety of dishes to choose from. You won’t leave the place hungry. We like the babaganoush, hummus, tabule, lentil soup, the pita and breads, the various ways they make ribs, kofta kebab, and the great desserts, like kunafa and baklava. Once in a while, some of the food weren’t hot enough. All you have to do is just wait until they bring out more food from the kitchen. Be sure to ask for mint tea, it is our favorite drink. The place is usually packed with folks from the Middle East and Africa during lunch. Between lunch and dinner, you will not have trouble finding a table.“

“Excellent! Served our group of 20+ and everyone was friendly, helpful, and fun. Everything we ordered was excellent! Highly recommend!“

“Food is incredible and everyone is so friendly! We got the fries, chicken orzo soup, lentil soup, chicken gyro, tea and baklava. Everything was AMAZING. The fries are crispy, the bread was fresh and homemade and warm, baklava was some of the best I’ve ever had.“

“first time here. the employees are very friendly. The food is outstanding! definitely give it a try!“

“Went For Lunch! Fresh & Yummy! Great Service!“

“It’s sooooo good . I recommend 👍“

“Cute little place hidden on the skyway level. Dry rub chicken wings were awesome! Crispy! Gyro pinwheels were also quite delicious. Service was efficient, not overly friendly but they were also very busy so maybe that was the reason. Sat at the bar. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a place to meet friends for drinks and food. Good volume for talking.“

“So Good!! No menu unless you look online or ask them for help! The food was amazing! Definite a 10 out of 10. I had a wrap.“

“I ordered online late at night and when I arrived, they’d had to close early, but told me to come back the next day and they would honor my order. I’m so glad I did! They provided me with the falafel wrap and mango smoothie I ordered (both fresh and delicious) and also gave me an order of hummus for the inconvenience I experienced. Excellent customer service, good food, clean and quiet restaurant. Thank you!“

“Looking for an unconventional (for me) lunch spot and found this gem in the skyway downtown. First time with African food and will certainly be back to try the rest of the menu. Went with the afro steak bowl, cucumber, feta, mango pico, tiziki and chipotle sauce...great flavor combos. Meet was soft enough to chew but firm enough to bite, just the right amount of tomato and seasoning. Curry seasoned basmati rice was spot on as well.“

“Food was good. The owner was very nice, and friendly service for kids. Had Dahi Puri after a long time.“

“Honestly I'm shocked reviews are so low. Some of the best airport food I've ever had! And many gluten free options!!! Which is nearly impossible as someone with celiac. Airports suck for celiacs, and dining hours need to adapt with travel schedules, but that's another story... This place has a halal certified food truck that serves shwarma, hummus, falafel, and more. The servings are slightly small but the quality is immensely good. Chicken was cooked perfectly and seasoned nicely. Hummus was good - much, much better than store ought. I'm serious. If you're in MSP, go eat here. You'll be glad you did. I got the chicken shwarma with hummus and my fiancee got the falafel. She got the pita, which they steam and place in a bag. We shared dolmas. All tasty!“