37 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Carteret

“From a fast casual perspective I would give this a 5 star rating. You enter a small chain where there more options to pick from than your average halal cart. My order was a mixed platter. Went home and ate it but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality. Chicken tasted similar to the chicken from Adels and the biryani rice had whole spices. For a halal spot this is my new number one for now.“

“We did the all you can eat experience and loved it. Everything was amazing overall. The hummus, eggplant salad and taziki were so yummy. A great way to start. We also really enjoyed the hot apps as well specially the octopus and grilled shrimp. From the mains, the cod, branzino, steak and chicken were all good choices.“

“This is my first time coming here with my family and definitely we will come back. the best falafel and hummus I never had in New York their shawarma too it so delicious, the store is very clean and the workers are very welcoming. I really recommend this place for everyone who is looking for clean and delicious food.“

“Amazing service and food, absolutely delicious!!“

“The food was delicious, I did not know what I wanted so I ask the girl what she suggested. It was a amazing the chicken was so good . I like healthy food . I will definitely be going back can’t wait to try The gyros“

“Drinks so fresh“

“I like to go to this mexican / tex mex restaurant. The food is always fresh and they quick on serving your food. Also the flavor of the dishes are really yummy. And the breakfast is a kick to start your day. Specially the torta de milanesa which is my favorite“

“This place is great👍👍 Highly recommend to all my friends.“

“A very nice lunch at the adorable Cafe Latte in Dongan Hills, on a side street just off Hylan Blvd.

We both had paninis: the
grilled chicken (with lettuce, tomatoes, swiss cheese & pesto vinaigrette) and the
Mediterranean (grilled chicken with spinach, grilled vegetables & goat cheese).

The service was great and they also have outdoor space.“

“Amazing Food and service !!“

“By far the best kebab I've had in the US. Loved the food and the atmosphere and the people were lovely. Also, ordered a pitcher of Dough and a side of Zeytoon parvardeh and got Faloodeh & ice cream for dessert... everything came in the original flavor😍 definitely going back.“

“When I express that the draw is real, that's precisely what I mean. I'm struggling to identify which aspect I relish the most, whether it's the culinary offerings, atmosphere, servers, proprietors, or parking. As I'm unable to choose just one, I must opt for all. Thank you for hosting me; I thoroughly relished every bit of my cuisine.“

“Great place for Gyro sandwiches and platters.The food is simply delicious !!! 😊“

“Tequila Bistro Hosted One Incredible Night for Team Ed Rodriguez We recently held a meet-and-greet for Assembly candidate Ed Rodriguez at Tequila Bistro in Elizabeth—and let’s just say, Ed raved about the food beforehand, and he wasn’t wrong. From the moment we stepped into the warm, inviting space—with its glowing string lights, rich Spanish tiles, and that cozy outdoor patio—it was clear this was more than just a restaurant. It was an experience. The crowd came for conversation, but the Mediterranean and Spanish flavors stole the show. From the perfectly grilled seafood to the paella that had people going back for seconds (and thirds), every bite was unforgettable. The crab-stuffed salmon? Game-changer. And then there’s the bar—a destination in itself. Sophisticated, generous, and buzzing with good energy. The sangria flowed, the handcrafted cocktails were on point, and the vibes matched the moment. The staff made us feel like family. They handled a busy room full of guests with warmth, precision, and genuine hospitality.“

“Update: 11/19/24 -
Still consistent fresh delicious food - i ordered delivery this time- i bo chicken and lamb gyro platter .. delicious 👍👍👍
12/23/22 - 630pm
Clean delicious Falafel 🤗🙌❤️
I walked in got a falafel on pita
DELICIOUS & THE SERVICE WAS GREAT VERY FRIENDLY VERY KIND

Vegetarian options: Delicious“

“As a real estate agent, I often find myself exploring local businesses to better serve my clients. Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Alba Albanian supermarket, and I can't recommend it enough!
The selection is fantastic, and I was particularly impressed with the quality of the meat I purchased—absolutely fresh and flavorful. I also picked up some Berat olives, delicious. The Bravo strawberry drink was the perfect refreshing touch, and my husband enjoyed it. It's his favorite😊
What truly stood out to me was the exceptional service. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help, making my shopping experience enjoyable from start to finish.
If you're in Staten Island and looking for authentic Albanian products or just want to experience some delicious flavors, Alba Albanian Supermarket is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be returning for more!
Natasha Meci-New Jersey 🇦🇱“

“I was going to take a trip to Brooklyn to eat me some food in a restaurant out there but then I decided to stay here so I wanted to see where can I find some good lamb chops and I punched it on my phone and I went to the place and I'm not sure who's giving the bad comments but whoever it is don't know good food I ordered lamb chops which came with rice and salad and it was amazing I have eaten lamb chops at a more pricey place much much higher in price and you only get two lamb chops and I spent the arm and the leg for it and it wasn't that great but this place the lamb chops was excellent the way the service the weight of the waitress everybody was great I didn't have to wait long to order and it was a lot of people in there but if you expect them to get something in 5 minutes then obviously you need to stay home because no restaurant that cooks food. Should take 5 minutes to cook it it has to be longer so I really really enjoy myself that he only downside to it was that I wish I could have eaten more but I had no room for it because I would have ordered another plate of lamb chops but I'll definitely go back again and the waiter or the service person his name was Val v a l excellent excellent guy they're all friendly the staff is really really good there and you get more than enough food so I highly recommend it and I give it five stars“

“It was a wonderful experience trying Lebanese cuisine for the first time. I love everything my daughter-in-law ordered. My favorite was the Old City Platter. I got to try different things. The hummus plate was awesom❤️‍🩹“

“Great place for Gyro sandwiches and platters.The food is simply delicious !!! 😊“

“Best gyros that you can find on Staten Island!“

“I had the Turkish Breakfast, portion was big and it was so delicious. Would definitely comeback and recommend to friends“

“Food is fresh & tasty. Staff are very nice too.“

“I ordered a maple cold brew with pistachio cold foam from their winter menu and a few donuts. It was all delicious!“

“Great food, nice ambiance, professional waitress, this place deserves all five stars ⭐️“

“Excellent service. What’s the owner name“

“After a tasty round of appetizers including tangy baked Fava beans, creamy smooth hummus, baba ghanoush and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside falafel, we feasted on two lamb dishes, one of which was perfectly grilled, and an order of couscous with vegetables. I still remember today how great everything tasted. Service was friendly and efficient and the decor included lamps and accessories imported from Morocco. Portions were generous and they provide containers for the leftovers. You can only eat so much! Highly recommended.“

“Thanks to a friend of ours, we found a nice spot for Mediterranean cuisine! The Sahara bread was amazing… Falafel was the best I ever had and the hummus was DELISH! Main dish, I had chicken gyro dish, it was exactly what I wanted. The service was very welcoming… give it a try if you like this type of cuisine.“

“Service and food are excellent.“

“This is a great little café/diner right next to the Westfield train station. We are fairly new to Westfield and went there for the first time a couple of weeks ago. We were wowed by the wonderful customer service of our waitress, Cindy. She was very attentive, provided great order suggestions and also brought over their delicious housemade hot sauce to go along with our eggs. All the food we ordered was wonderful, including the short stack of chocolate chip pancakes, the egg and cheese sandwich on a hard roll, and the Florentine omelette. The chef (maybe owner?), Ash even stopped by later on towards the end of our meal to check on how everything was. We meant to write this review right after that, but then never got around to it and when we went back today a few weeks later, we realized how much we needed to write this up! This time Kirsten and Cindy both helped us out, and Cindy remembered us by our orders from the last time even though we had only been here one time- very impressive and shows a great attention to detail and customer service. Ash came by also, and it was clear he remembered us as well. The food was fresh and tasty yet again (we got the French toast, egg and cheese sandwich, and Greek omelette this time) and the prices are great. This place is a gem and is definitely becoming one of our go-to spots!“

“We ordered some food for a 20 people for a home event. After talking to the owner , we ordered 3lbs each of chicken, beef and kebabs, plus lamb/chicken over rice and kibbe.
Food was delivered on time and the owner worked with us on pricing. Food was good and more than enough for everyone.
We will order again from them and I totally recommend food from here.“

“Visited a restaurant for the birthday party in May 2022. Clean, welcomed staff, good service, a lot of parking on the street. We placed an order. It was not too long, which is good because the reservation was for 6:30 pm and everybody was hungry. Appetizers were delicious especially both types of calmers. 3 people ordered NYS trip stakes. OMG! All 3 stakes were stingy. Nobody finished the stake. Medium and well done came up the same. Black color even tongue was black after eating the steak. It's because when cooked the steak did not clean the grail. Also, I recommend checking your receipt. We found 3 items that we did not get on the table for a total of almost $80. One of them we never ordered, and two newer ones were delivered to the table.“

“Food was awesome and fresh ! Service was even better ! Definitely coming back to try more things!“

“Teddy’s has a large selection of food for good prices! I tried the Spanakopita, falafel, the stuffed grape leaves, hummus, and greek salad. Everything was very good! I only wish they had a regular greek dressing and that the olives in the salad were pitted. Everything else was perfect delicious and satisfying! My partner had a grilled chicken salad and loved it. The service was great! They were very friendly and helpful!

Vegetarian options: Lots of options, but would love to see a vegan gyro with seitan or tofu (a veg protein).

Dietary restrictions: Lots of vegetarian options.“

“Great food, great people!“

“Best Egyptian food in the area!!“

“Delicious food and service! They do a lot of catering for large events , all the catering is made fresh and very good size portions“

“Humble seems to be the best word to summarize this restaurant. The men who run it seem to have a great rapport with their customers; they’ve been there for 20+ years and it shows. They were kind and accomodating. The food was plated carefully and was pretty taste. My only complaints were putting margarine on my pancakes without asking and the tiny plastic utensils, which left my hands covered in syrup. However both of those go to the restaurant being unpretentious. There’s no atmoshere to speak of but it was clean. I’d eat here again but probably wouldn’t go out of my way.“