50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Charlotte

“I reached out to DTR in South Park for a birthday dinner for 13 last minute, anticipating that they likely would not be able to accommodate a group that big that close to the event. Not only did Rachel, their events coordinator, squeeze us onto their calendar for our preferred time, but she also was able to get us in a semi-private room, which was a wonderful surprise!

Everything about our experience there was fantastic - the cocktails were amazing, the food was incredible (everything was delicious, but the Brussels sprouts were insane!), the ambiance was so fun, and our server, Trent, went above and beyond.

I can’t recommend this restaurant highly enough! I absolutely will be coming back again and again.“

“First visit. Food was excellent and service was on top of things. Would love to give this 5 stars and come back often.

Only complaint was the acoustics. The crowd really grew after we got there at 6, and the noise grew steadily. It was mostly professionals and couples. I found myself talking louder and louder to be heard - even asking my friend to repeat themselves. The voices carried and echoed, so just general conversation was hard.

For reference, we were seated in the front corner, to the far left after entering from the door. Our whole side seemed louder than the other side, where the bar was. By the end, I couldn’t wait to leave.“

“The food is AMAZING“

“We had an excellent experience!! The food was delicious!! Our server was helpful and attentive. I definitely recommend eating here.“

“The warmth and joy experienced by my guest and I was truly professional. KeyKey was a true welcoming delight. This location is hands down the top five.“

“La comida me encanto la recomiendo .“

“Food was excellent and fast. Service was amazing.“

“Cool lil vibe .............“

“Typical airport food. Wilted Caesars with bottle dressing. Oversalted BLTs and Cobb salads. And wimpy flatbreads... Although, the vegetable one was actually quite tasty.

But gosh how can I be a sour puss.?
Plane was delayed 3 and 1/2 hours so I got stuck here... And surprise surprise, an amazingly curated '70s playlist playing overhead on a pretty decent speaker system. Really kind of nice. I've got to ask if it's Spotify, or what?... I'm nostalgically enjoying a glass of wine and memories of high school and my first two years of college. So how fun is that? Also they have a fun little line list... Actually discovered a newTempranillo(Marques de Caceres).
Plus the wait staff is fast friendly and intelligent. So what's not to like? If you're in terminal C and you're waiting for a plane this is not a bad place to be.“

“Good food, great service. It was my second time there. I was served by Tasnim ,she was very welcoming and sweet. Her recommendations were great. Highly recommended.“

“Raquel and Natasha the best customer service. The food was great.“

“Food is great. But the size of the meat kabobs has shrank by about 40% since COVID.“

“I went to Cava for the first time today. The gal helping me was PHENOMENAL at walking me through each step of the process and explaining what everything was, each cost, etc. Customer service was unmatched and the food was top notch. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.“

“The food was absolutely amazing and the service was even better! They do an awesome job!“

“The Mediterranean food was really good and found out there are some located in Atlanta 👍🏽“

“Digital kitchen means you HAVE to order online, not in person. Cava corporate making some big assumptions about people automatically understanding that.

That said, the food here is great, the pita I had was delicious and customizing it was easy. The pita chips and hummus are crazy good!

Fallon helped us out and was awesome at explaining the online order, she was polite and helpful and suggested I try the pita chips, and she was right!

Atmosphere is pretty sparse, there are tables but I guess it’s really more of a takeout location, but the helpful staff and great food made the confusion worth it.“

“I came in for a late lunch around 2:30pm and service was great! They took my order right away and the food was out in about 10 minutes.

I ordered the chicken kababs with baba ganoush and yellow rice. The chicken was tender, juicy, and had a great sear. The baba ganoush was served with some toasted pita.

The serving size is very generous! I can usually eat a lot, but still had some left on my plate after.“

“Great healthy delicious food. My first visit today, loved it. Generous food portions too.“

“Delicious food, pleasant atmosphere.
I loved the music, it recreates a calm atmosphere and the discreet volume to be able to share and talk with your companion.
I loved the attention and service.
Delicious food, pleasant atmosphere.
I loved the music, it recreates a calm atmosphere and the discreet volume to be able to share and talk with your companion.“

“Door Dashed it for the first time last night. Yummy and enough for 2 meals for me. New fan!“

“The food is very tasty and healthy! The service is very good. Definitely recommend to others.“

“Vegetarian options: Cauliflower rice, beef salad, tabouli, falafel, cauliflower, chickpea salad, cucumber and tomato salad, brussels sprouts, etc.

Dietary restrictions: I have a lot of allergies to rice and other things so it was wonderful to see that they have cauliflower rice. Also, I have never liked brussels sprouts in my life and these are absolutely delicious. The falafel is tasty and all of the choices for bowls are just so fresh and delicious. It’s healthy food that taste great!“

“Nice place to eat. Food is healthy and fresh great service!“

“This is easily the best greek food in Charlotte! Every time I come back home to Charlotte, I’m here at least every other day. They have such good quality food, great portions and prices and an amazing staff! I highly recommend supporting this business.“

““Incredible experience at Halal Street Food! The shawarmas are delicious and generously served, with an authentic flavor that really stands out. But my absolute favorite is the Chicken Over Rice: juicy, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. If you’re looking for a quick, authentic meal, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommended!”“

“Had an amazing meal here! Everything was delicious and perfectly thought out. The quality olive oil, fresh bread, homemade pasta, complemented desserts, and the chop salad was amazing. It’s been a long time since having such great tasting food and pleasant service. Thanks!“

“Delicious food. Great (unbeatable) prices. And fantastic service. From the outside you may think it's just a small hole in the wall, and it kinda is in the best way. It can seat more than you think but the food is on point. There's nothing on the menu that you can go wrong with. And it draws in all walks of life making it a melting pot full of happy folks. Eat here! You'll be happy you did.“

“Authentic authentic authentic! The best hummus in town.“

“Absolutely wonderful food we love taking our family here when in visiting!! 🤌🏼“

“Hello, the food is very tasty, there is a lot of meat, I asked for help not related to the establishment, they helped me, a special thank you for this. I work as a driver and took the truck until the refrigerator is full, next time I drive by I’ll try to take it constantly.“

“Had a lovely 🥰 burger during their late night menu. Yummy 😋“

“Fantastic food and superior service. Perfect price point. Highly recommend.“

“Door Dashed it for the first time last night. Yummy and enough for 2 meals for me. New fan!“

“Door Dashed it for the first time last night. Yummy and enough for 2 meals for me. New fan!“

“I've ordered from this place like six times so far and each time they didn't disappoint. The food is so good.“

“Got food here a couple times!Great food! fast service! and reasonably priced! I would highly recommend this restaurant! we had the chicke Gyro and they was stuffed with food and ingredients. It was great!“

“If you are looking for authentic greek cuisine, dont sleep on Ilios. The freshest pita paired with smooth humus and a side of beets + brussel sprouts 💋
Oooh, and the juiciest, well seasoned chicken to accompany everything 😋.
Don't forget about a piece of baklava to...“

“My dad is visiting and he loves gyros. Even though I’ve never been here, I decided to bring him. It didn’t disappoint! We got the Traditional Gyro and the Salmon Pita. Both were very delicious! The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. I’ll be coming back!“

“I came here for the NCAA tournament and my first time in charlotte. The rooftop bar is on point. All the bartenders made great drinks. Shout out to will. Will and I talked about the drinks I like and he mixed up things that weren’t even on the menu and they were the best drinks I have had in a long time. The balance in them was impeccable. I highly recommend to anyone to go to their bar. Great views and even better service“

“From the moment we stepped inside the restaurant for my birthday dinner last night, we knew our dinner at the Kindred’s new brainchild, Albertine, was going to be special - and we were not disappointed!

The space is breathtakingly beautiful - dark, luxurious fabrics, shiny marble surfaces, cozy round booths and gorgeous color combinations combine for an upscale, yet cozy vibe.

The staff are phenomenal. Our waitress, Abigail, couldn’t have done a better job explaining the menu items, from cocktails and wines to appetizers and entrees. We were seated about 15 minutes after our reservation time, so that was my only qualm, but the hostesses were apologetic and kind about it.

The menu had changed slightly from the one online (which I feel like is always a good sign for seasonal selections). We ordered two delicious cocktails and started off with the whipped feta - the soft, herb spiced pita it came with was a big winner. For our mains, we decided to split the hanger steak frites and the Venetian style asparagus. I don’t remember a steak I’ve had that I’ve enjoyed quite as much as that one - it was melt-in-your-mouth tender (drenched in a bordelaise that we were told takes the kitchen five days to make) and was served with crispy smashed potatoes and an addictive toum aioli sauce… we were both legitimately sad when it was over. As for the asparagus, I’ve never had anything like it before (in the BEST way) - it was lightly fried and served with crispy curry leaves over a creamy labneh and topped with a sweet pomegranate glaze… it was so playful and innovative, as was the baklava dessert served with homemade ice cream over Nutella. The perfect blend of Mediterranean and Southern.

Eating this meal was truly a joy. We can’t wait to go back!

Dietary restrictions: We don’t have any dietary restrictions, but they asked us about 5 times and I could tell they were extremely accommodating for dietary restrictions

Parking: They validate in the Duke Energy lot! They texted us a pin to the address of the lot, which was very considerate.“

“My dad is visiting and he loves gyros. Even though I’ve never been here, I decided to bring him. It didn’t disappoint! We got the Traditional Gyro and the Salmon Pita. Both were very delicious! The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. I’ll be coming back!“

“Nice servers very clean and good food“

“The food is amazing and the people are so kind! Rabeya is doing a wonderful job!“

“My dad is visiting and he loves gyros. Even though I’ve never been here, I decided to bring him. It didn’t disappoint! We got the Traditional Gyro and the Salmon Pita. Both were very delicious! The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. I’ll be coming back!“

“My dad is visiting and he loves gyros. Even though I’ve never been here, I decided to bring him. It didn’t disappoint! We got the Traditional Gyro and the Salmon Pita. Both were very delicious! The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. I’ll be coming back!“

“We stopped in here before a concert and were looking for some easy food to have with some drinks. Nefelies was perfect. Loved the classic ? gyro, Greek ? fries, and Greek salad, fried okra, and ?? drink specials.

They also have great music playing, friendly staff, and ♿ handicap accessible seating and ? restrooms.“

“A little piece of Greek life With great taste“

“Cheap, delicious, a lot of food and open very late night. What more can you want?!

Location is prime too. Would totally recommend the combo plate with chicken and lamb over rice with the white special sauce and add a drizzle of the spicy sauce. The falafel were delicious too. Would recommend if you are looking for a late night munchy or a cheap meal.“