50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near East Rutherford

“I love it !! Mucver my favorite 😍 appetizer!!“

“Great food , great prices. Friendly welcoming staff. the classic shawarma sandwich and falafel sandwich are delicious. do yourself a favor and get the mint lemonade, you'll be hooked :)“

“A perfect balance of taste and atmosphere which makes it our favorite spot for client lunches and team dinners.“

“Hoy celebramos el bride de mi hija Melina !! Estoy muy agradecida!! Todo excelente!! 10 es pocos puntos Gracias a Cristian que estuvo a cargo de todo y fue muy amable. No solo con nosotros, también con todos los invitados. La comida espectacular GRACIAS!! Lo recomiendo“

“Food was delicious! Fresh and unique! Loved it all!“

“Here's the review Spencer wrote for you: My family and I just visited to celebrate my grandsons birthday- we like to get a bunch of plates and share family style and this menu was perfect for that. You have to get mezze and extra bread (must try the kubane). We also ended up getting three orders of the shishbarak for the six of us, it is way too good! I got the salmon for my entree which was cooked to perfection and beautifully seasoned. Spencer our server recommended the silan and the cheesecake for dessert so we shared those and boy were they something special- I can’t pick a favorite! He brought us a candle and we got some great pictures. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough.“

“Casual, friendly atmosphere,eclectic menu, looking forward to my next visit“

“Amazing food, amazing atmosphere and AMAZING HOSPITALITY! When in NY you must try!“

“Amazing food and warm, friendly staff.“

“Delicious food and cocktails“

“Amazing food and great atmosphere. The grilled kebab was very flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the fresh salad and grilled vegetables were delicious. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. The staff was very welcoming and friendly, making the experience even better. Definitely a place I would come back to again. Highly recommended. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Yemeni Restaurant hit all the right spots — full 5 stars! The food was outstanding: tender, perfectly spiced mandi chicken, rich saltah stew, fresh haneeth lamb, and the best honey-drizzled malawah bread. Everything tasted homemade and full of flavor.
Service was warm and quick — friendly staff who explained the dishes and kept everything flowing smoothly. Atmosphere is cozy and casual: simple décor with welcoming vibes, great for a relaxed meal.
Perfect authentic Yemeni spot — great value and generous portions. Highly recommend for anyone craving real Middle Eastern comfort food in the city!“

“Came here for brunch a couple weeks ago and loved everything about it. The food was delicious, portion sizes large and quick service. I will for sure be back to try the entire dip offering but truly you’re not going to go wrong with whatever you order here.“

“I came here with my family, we were a party of 15 people! The service was great - thank you Noya and all the other staff! The food was delicious and the vibes were vibing!
The timing of everything was great, the staff came around often but we’re not overbearing at all, it was the perfect balance of coming around when we needed them and giving us our space to enjoy ourselves. Definitely worth every penny. My family is very picky and not one complaint.“

“5 stars always !!!!!“

“Delicious food and amazing service. Can’t beat the lunch special. Excellent!“

“Went here for brunch for NYC Restaurant week and did not disappoint!! Great service, delicious food and yummy drinks!! Will definitely come back!! Such a cozy cute atmosphere too!!“

“Great food, all tasted fresh and didn't disappoint..we ordered the dinner for 2 that included 4 choices of cold starters and calamari that melts in your mouth and the salad was so good and the mix kebab and koftas over rice was good too..will definitely recommend and we shall be back! 😋“

“For dinner we when to RUMI and it was amazing! Appetizers absolutely delicious all our dinners were delicious fresh hot completely satisfied . And then we had complementary Turkish tea and we all had desserts which were absolutely delicious someone with a sweet tooth would love. Will definitely be returning waitstaff friendly courteous and willing to accommodate in any way.“

“we had amazing time, the food was so yummy.“

“Amazing Israeli experience was literally the did we tried ! It was delicious!“

“Every dish exudes the flavor of sunshine and sea breeze, and the soul of the Mediterranean is perfectly presented!😄😄“

“Best Turkish place in the city!“

“Sooo delicious!!! Wonderful staff. Great owners!!“

“10/10 Food and Ambience 😍“

“Went today for the first time, wonderful staff and the food was incredible. Great size portions, every part of our meal was delicious. Cannot wait to go back again. Well worth the ride from Ramsey. NJ“

“Nice Mediterranean spot, might want a reservation as it is a bit small. Excellent dessert selections and pastries. We enjoyed the calamari, hummus, and the mixed grill and decided the lamb chops were the best part. All of it was delicious but I would order just lamb chops next time, the mixed grill is a nice way to try several meats. The hummus and pita were very good as was the calamari and the sauce it was served with was very nice as well.“

“This is the best restaurant in Nolita—hands down. The atmosphere is warm and stylish, the food is outstanding, and every dish is made with care and attention to detail.

Mehdi and Salim are incredibly hardworking and truly put their heart into everything they do—you can feel that in every aspect of the experience. The service is friendly, attentive, and welcoming.

Definitely a must-visit whether you’re local or just in the neighborhood.“

“Delicious and friendly. Been coming here for years and bringing friends who visit from out of town.“

“The food is a absolutely outstanding!“

“Chef Alex and team blew us away with their thoughtfulness, presentation, and flavor. Very nice space with an open kitchen and a cool downstairs cocktail lounge we unfortunately couldn't check out.

Salads were unreal, seafood apps were amazing and my lamb chops were perfect. Highly recommend the tomato tuna dish and caprese cocktail!“

“Incredible opportunity to listen to fantastic music!“

“Everything on the menu is to die for 🫀 delicious & feel good food always always. + THE CEVICHE“

“Absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the food at 46. Highlights: lentil soup, tzatziki, hummus, and pita. Kebabs too. Seriously everything was amazing!“

“Stumbled into this place this afternoon and had easily one of the best chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had. I can’t believe how delish the chicken schnitzel was and I’ve walked by this place so many times. Such a cute spot and the food really was that good.“

“We’ve been loyal takeout customers for a long time, but dining in at Cinar was a completely different experience—in the best way. The atmosphere is refined and inviting, the service was attentive and professional, and the food was genuinely exceptional. A flawless 5-star experience across the board. We will absolutely be returning to dine in again and again.“

“Should be best best restaurants list in NJ!“

“Excellent food and awesome service. Great place to spend an evening outside. And the people watching...“

“The freshest and tastiest meals i've ever had, ohh and they are super fast with delivery orders too. My favorites are the greek salad with chicken and a healthy beet juice“

“The BEST place - I always order the 4 options of amazing tapas dips/ spreads with pita. Perfect when having people over, and always a hit at a potluck party. (And surprisingly affordable!!!) The atmosphere is romantic/ fun and yet still easy and casual.“

“Amazing experience at Dodona Restaurant! The food was fresh, delicious, and full of authentic traditional flavors. A special thank you to the chef, who is incredibly talented—the dishes were perfectly cooked and truly unforgettable. The service was fast, and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was clean and cozy, perfect for dining with family or friends. Highly recommended, and I will definitely be coming back!“

“Simon the waiter was excellent, after speaking with owner about our concerns..Everything was corrected . I look forward in returning next week“

“I went to Ella Social for the first time on Friday, December 19, 2025. The food was superbly seasoned and delicious! The service was top notch and the ambience was great.“

“Comfortable. Clean. Friendly staff. Good service.“

“Cute spot for an intimate dinner or sitting at the bar. I had bread with arahova feta butter, which was good. For the main, I had the cavatelli with pesto, which had nice strong notes of basil. My husband had the tagliolini al Amalfi limone, which had bright notes of lemon balanced with saltiness from the cheese. For dessert, we shared the dark chocolate mousse, which was delicious — rich, not too sweet, and ample portion for sharing. The cocktails are also good.

Service is very friendly.“

“Best Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant in nyc. You have to try it.“

“Excellent food & service at Rola’s. This was my 1st time there & everything was so good!“

“The food is good and service is excellent. We had the price fixe“

“Our dinner was fantastic with Wancin , our server leading the way along with the cohesive kitchen which was entertaining to watch. We sat at the bar and Wancin made so many combination of cocktails. She was handling the busy crowd so well, she made our night memorable! Along with the view of the bridge and the city added to the overall ambiance. We will back to visit when we are back in the city from California.“

“phenomenal food! Great accommodations, and the christmas display is everything they say!“