35 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Raleigh

“This was our first time at Madras. Great food…loved the roasted cauliflower with green goddess dipping sauce. My husband loved the octopus. The outside Wednesday night band was an excellent bonus!!“

“Modernized Mediterranean – A Flavorful Twist to Classic Dishes Restaurant Review: Ajja – Raleigh NC I have been searching high and low in the Raleigh-Durham area for a restaurant that I could truly say has it all, with no reservations. Ajja is the first to fall into this category – from Ambience, Staff, and Culinary Creations – the restaurant has now raised the bar, challenging local restaurants to really push the envelope. Over the past 20 years, I have traveled to more than 68 countries, 33 states, and six continents. Often, the restaurants that truly rank higher are those you least expect. Restaurants that are set in more "local" areas, peculiar places, or just not in the typical outside setting that you would think when thinking of 5-star or Michelin-level culinary experiences. Ajja is nestled in the heart of the Five Points residential area, across the street from old-style craftsman homes. Walking up to the restaurant it presents an inviting local vibe, welcoming friends, family, and couples to come together in an environment where you feel free to talk, laugh, and enjoy the company you're with. The service was on point. The waitress brought excitement, personality, positive energy, and knowledge that allowed us to enjoy the overall experience with our family truly. We started with some of their curated cocktails, followed by a series of amazing dishes, including the Trout Dip, Ajja Mezze Platter, Sweet Potato & Peanut Masabacha, Charred Cabbage and Broccoli, BBQ'd Short Ribs, and the Whole Fried Trout. Rather than going dish by dish – my broad overview is that Ajja has taken some classic foods and really pushed the envelope with flavors and ingredients that create a culinary journey in your mouth that goes beyond amazing. There wasn’t a single dish that disappointed, even when combining flavors that you wouldn’t necessarily think would work well together. If you're looking for a culinary experience that truly makes the evening unforgettable, you must try Ajja in Raleigh!“

“This is a wonderful restaurant. We loved everything we ate. The food is authentic, fresh and delicious! I highly recommend this yummy deliciousness!“

“I've worked in multiple food service places and this one has treated me the best of any! Really nice management and coworkers, not to mention great food!“

“delish!!!!! so good! if i could i wound give it a ?“

“We stopped by for a quick bite to eat, but wow we were we impressed! Great food, great people and great service… Win-win all around“

“Everything was great and the treatment of the people there is very nice“

“My girlfriend and I had an amazing first-time experience here! The food and drinks were incredible, and the chocolate orb dessert was especially delicious. Also, Elizabeth was a wonderful server—attentive, friendly, and genuinely made our night special. We’ll definitely be back!“

“This place is spectacular! We ended up here by chance because the nazi owner of the Falls of Neuse Chik fil a down the street wouldn't let us walk 15 feet to a table without masks on. Let me be clear when I say that we are done with that mask game. We will not patronize a business that requires masks. Period! My money will be spent elsewhere. My wife stumbled upon Taza Grille and when we went to check it out, we found wonderful people running it. People like us. People that have common sense. Sam the owner will treat you like family from the moment you walk in. Sam's right hand man and his wife also were awesome! I had a lamb gyro with fries and hummus. It was seasoned perfectly! One of the best, if not the best gyro I've ever had. Please patronize businesses like Sam's. Make the businesses that are using cruel and unnecessary restrictions hurt financially. Stop giving them business. Make the stupidity stop. Thank you Sam and Tazas Grill! We will see you every week before or after our doctor's appointment and will bring the new baby soon!“

“Best restaurant in town! The customer service is absolutely amazing. The food is always amazing of course! My family and I LOVE this place. :-) We all go at least once or twice a week.“

“The veggie lasagna is pretty good. I loved the ingredients. I tried a lady finger for the first time…scrumpdiddlyumptious!“

“The food is great and the prices are fair!“

“They are the best restaurant ever�“

“First time eating here and the food was great! Will definitely go back.“

“The best around! Falls of Neuse and Durant Rd locations, never disappoint! #boss“

“I love this location - they always keep the meat fresh and hot . They never skimp me on my portions and they always give me the best customer service !! I literally only come to this location. Cj, Jay & Jerry shout out to yall!! You guys always get me through the line quick!!“

“Great office buffet Food delivered and was hot“

“I try to get there every time I’m in the area“

“Very friendly staff and great food!“

“It was my first time in the store. Many good things that I know at a good price. Ex: feta cheese. I got a very nice piece of lamb for our Easter. Pretty nice.“

“Everything was amazing!!! We’re from Wake Forest and are frequent visitors of Farm Table and Gatehouse Tavern. The second we saw that Rosewater Kitchen was owned by the same people, we knew we had to try it. Delicious food, wonderful service, and great atmosphere.“

“Food was good, although temperature was a bit too cold. They were closing in a half hour and didn't have gyro on roller. Gyro was already cut they weren't keeping it hot enough within the steam table.....thus loosing a star. Baklava was good but used to be better. It used to be my favorite baklava anywhere. I believe they used to get it from Chapel Hill if I remember correctly. Been hitting both Hillsborough locations for many years when in Raleigh.“

“I ordered the Mediterranean Plate without modifications. I couple cry. I love this. I worked at a fine dining Greek restaurant in my home state for many years and this tastes the closest. There’s pride in this food. So fresh. The place is very well kept & the team seems very upbeat & aware - one gentleman in particular with the constant smile. Anyway, I’ll be back for sure!“

“As always, everything that I have gotten at Aladdins has been fresh and deliscious. They have always had the best iced tea until a few evenings ago. Pick up a togo order and 2 teas. The tea had an very off taste to it like it was old tea. While I have had that in may restaurants, mostly fast food places, not once has it happened at Aladdins. Always the best.“

“100 recommended great customer service“

“I usually don’t eat out on weekdays, but today I had a LONG ONE and needed something quick and nourishing. Luckily, they were about to close and cooked me a delicious vegetarian meal of freshly fried falafel with yummy hot fries. The folks who made my dinner were so kind and did not make me feel weird as the last to order for the night. Thanks y’all. I appreciate you!!“

“its like a hidden gem...great use of space, very personable staff great drink selection & Martini's wished I lived closer“

“100 recommended great customer service“

“Had a great experience at GRK Yeero! My sister and I stopped by around 3am, and we were honestly surprised they were open, but we’re so glad they were. The food was super fresh and incredibly flavorful. The steak and chicken kebabs were amazing, and the veggie sampler did not disappoint. Their Greek salad was fantastic, and the tabbouleh was incredible!

The woman working there was so kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better.

I’m from Connecticut, so I love finding hidden gems like this when I travel. I’ll definitely be stopping by again whenever I’m back in Raleigh!“

“I can eat there again.“

“Great Mac and cheese AND offer gluten free! best of all! usually when a place offers gluten free, you have to settle for only one item. but here there were lots of choices. very pleased. could not tell the difference in this gluten free dish and non gluten free. fantastic taste! great job!“

“Ordered the traditional gyro. Pita was soft. Lettuce tomatoes and taziki sauce were good. Meat looked like it was in preformed shapes, not sliced fresh off the rotating hunk of meat that other gyro places have. The meat slices had grill marks on them and tasted like they had artificial smoke added. I was burping it up for hours afterwards.“

“I tried Checkers Pizza the other night and honestly, I was impressed. The pizza came out hot, fresh, and loaded with toppings. The crust had a good balance—crispy on the outside but still soft inside. I got a pepperoni and a veggie, and both were flavorful without being too greasy. The staff was friendly and made sure everything was ready on time, which I appreciated since I did a pickup order. Prices are pretty reasonable too, especially for the size of the pies. The only thing I’d say is the wait time was a little longer than expected, but it was worth it once I tasted the food. Definitely planning to go back again.“

“This place blew away my expectations! The food was delicious at a great value. The staff and manager (Joyella) are the best!“

“Our first visit ever today while on the search for kunafa and Habibi did not disappoint. Every single thing we had was delicious; literally the best falafel I have ever eaten! The mandy rice with the mixed grill kebab was excellent and the kunafa was perfect. We'll be returning soon!“