13 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Durham

“I was so disappointed with my meal as I had been looking forward to trying their spanakopita which came with a Greek salad. The salad was very good but the spanakopita was terrible. It was so dry that I couldn't cut it with a table knife! I've had this dish at other places and this is the worst I have had--order with caution!“

“I eat here all the time and the food is always a hit!!!“

“Dined there for the first time on Tuesday, March 17 with a 6:30 reservation.

A few observations.

The ambiance is terrific. Finally a restaurant that understands that background music in BACKGROUND music. Perfect volume for allowing table conversations. The tables are nicely spread out so you’re not competing with other table conversations. Granted it was on a Tuesday night but by the time we left the place was quite busy. Have your phone light ready to read the menu as it can be a little dark inside.

The decor is subtle but still very interesting. Not easy to hide huge support columns but they’ve done it nicely! Love the open kitchen. Table was a great size and the cushions in our booth were very comfortable and very clean.

The service was terrific. Chris, our server, was at once very attentive and engaging. I love the model that the server welcomes, answers questions and takes our orders. It’s others who bring out cocktails, appetizers and the meal thus freeing up the servers to attend to their tables.

The food was very good. My wife had the salmon which she thought was delicious. I had the braised ribs. The meat itself was tender and delicious. I have to say that I was looking forward to a little more kick in the horseradish and mustard sauce. I can understand that it’s a delicate balance of too much kick and too little. But I was disappointed. I guess I could have asked for a side of horseradish to kick it up a bit. The cheesecake for desert was tasty as well.

One personal disappointment. When making our reservation, like many reservation apps, the user is asked if there’s a special occasion for the evening. I noted that it was my wife’s birthday. Her birthday is on St. Patrick’s Day.

I wasn’t after a free desert topped with a candle. But I thought it would have been nice to simply acknowledge her with a, “happy birthday.” You see, if you ask for the information and you’re given then information, and you do nothing with the information it leaves one disappointed.

Anyway, given everything else, we’ll be back a some point.“

“The guys that work there made it such a great experience. Super friendly and helpful with directions since I’m from out of town. This was my second time at this location. I came last time I was working in Durham and same experience. The manager was very helpful that time.“

“Fav Resturant in NC! I love the fusion mix of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine! High recommend, try it all!“

“Good food, but a bit pricey for being cafeteria style. Loved my chicken kabobs and the cilantro sauce is amazing.“

“I absolutely underestimated this spot, as a born and raised Durham resident. Yet was thoroughly surprised and I got the Gyro. It was fantastic, The meat was seasoned beautifully. The pita was warm. The sauce was original, But not your average tzatziki sauce. And additional chefs kiss was the garlic Parmesan fries. Come here ya’ll“

“This is the BEST place in Durham!“

“Came with my aunt that loves this place and it did not disappoint. Absolutely delicious, fresh and tasty. Will definitely return on my visits back to NC“

“This place is AMAZING. We stopped in very briefly for a rushed lunch but enjoyed every second. The food on the buffet was incredible and the gentleman at the register took the time to suggest which foods would pair best, which were spicy. Etc. Definitely recommend.“

“We recently ordered lunch for our office from Saladelia Cafe + Catering and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, with something for everyone on our team to enjoy. Everything arrived on time and well organized, which made serving a large office group incredibly easy.

The quality of the ingredients really stood out, and the variety made it perfect for a professional office lunch. Our team had nothing but great things to say, and several people went back for seconds! We truly appreciate the reliable service and delicious food and look forward to ordering from Saladelia again for future office events.“

“Taste great and price is affordable, 2 thumbs up 👍👍“

“Great food options, fresh baked goods, and coffee. Hours suck a bit (they close early) and staff has definitely declined over past years. They take their time during rush morning and lunch hours and often mess up orders. Miss the good old days when Chris and Mark worked there!“