50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Elmwood Park

“Delicious, quick, and such nice staff! I love the veggies and the pickles along with the wonderfully herbaceous hot sauce!“

“First time there for myself. My wife had been there recently for lunch. OMG, amazing. We started with their homemade, warm Pita with Babaganush (sp?). Awesome. I had their Arugala salad, which I like wherever I go. This was amazing as well. Then we had our entrees. None of us could finish our meals, they were so plentiful and delicious. We each took home doggy bags. We told them we couldn’t possibly eat desserts so we ordered some to go. They then brought out hot Turkish teas for us AND a plate of a custard for us to share. Delicious!!! WOW! This place jumped right up near the top of our list for favorite restaurants. We will definitely be back.“

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

“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! 😋“

“Best Turkish place in the city!“

“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.“

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

“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“

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

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

“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.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Should be best best restaurants list in NJ!“

“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.“

“Trying a new restaurant in Franklin Lakes, we were met with a friendly, gracious greeting from Martin, and then amazing service from staff. The lunch portions were large, priced reasonably, and the food was outstanding. Very satisfied.“

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

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

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

“Ada is a great restaurant and an enjoyable place to spend an evening/ celebration with family and friends! The staff and host are always so welcoming and pleasant. The delicious food and desserts speaks for themselves always made fresh and presented with such style. We recently celebrated a birthday and had such an amazing evening thanks to Selchuk and the staff.“

“👍🏻delicious Palestinian food“

“HALA AND EMILY WHERE AMAZING …They guided us through menu and and where super friendly . Hookah and food were perfect . So when you come by ask for my girls they will definitely guide you to the best choices and make you feel right at home . We will be back soon“

“This place is really cute and has great food. Flavors are on point, yet some dishes have a modern/American twist on the Mediterranean food. It compliments it well. You grab a menu, then go to the counter to order. Food comes out quick, and it's a big portion size. Great area to walk as well. Highly recommend.“

“Very tasty food, great service, cozy atmosphere.
It's BYOB but the waitress (Elif i think) made sure to bring all we needed for the wine and checked on us multiple times throughout the night to make sure we were good.
A great representation of Mediterranean food.
Will definitely be back!“

“Delicious food! The chopped salad was very fresh and tasty, and the chicken kebab was super juicy and full of flavor. I must come back for more!“

“Best place to eat a salad Nieve was the best.“

“Delicious! Friendly service.“

“Really good food and service. Falafel and garlic is sauce is out of this world.“

“An awesome experience. Great food and very attentive service. Will be back ❤️“

“Consistently quality, with outstanding flavor. Honest, authentic dishes, and delicious desserts. BYOB.“

“Went this evening to try this new place as I was graving some shawarma. Had a beef shawarma that came with olives and pickles. Flavor was very authentic Middle Eastern in both the shawarma and pickles. I also had their fattoush which was very good. 2 people can easily be served from both the shawarma and fattoush! Overall, good food, nice place. Will be back.“

“Burası adeta gizli bir mücevher! Bu restoranı bilen ve burada yemek yeme şansı yakalamış insanlar gerçekten çok şanslı. Her şey inanılmaz lezzetliydi! Özellikle ahtapot o kadar yumuşak ve lezzetliydi ki hayatımda yediğim en iyi ahtapot olduğunu söyleyebilirim. Ayrıca patlıcanlı karides güveç tam anlamıyla nefisti. Kalamar, girit ezme, ege güzeli, eksi mayalı istavrit tek kelimeyle muhteşemdi! Restoranın sahibi ve çalışanları ise gerçekten çok sıcak ve misafirperver. Kapıda sizi güler yüzle karşılıyorlar ve yemeğinizin sonunda sizi yine aynı samimiyetle uğurluyorlar. Böyle bir deneyim çok nadir bulunur. Kesinlikle herkese tavsiye ediyorum! Bu restoran, hem lezzet hem de atmosfer açısından unutulmaz bir deneyim sunuyor.“

“I cannot say enough good things about my experience at this restaurant. The food was spectacular. I will dream about it. Service was prompt and polite. Best middle eastern food I have had in a long time. If you are in the area, you must stop by. It’s worth it!“

“Absolutely amazing meal! I would highly recommend for authentic Turkish cuisine and a great atmosphere. Sercan was our server. My fiance and I cannot wait to come back again. We had the rack of lamb and filet kabob as our entrees and the zucchini pancakes and babaganoosh as our appetizers. Cannot recommend enough.“

“I ordered tray of Konafa with Keshta and was delicious. I recommend this انا طلبت صينية كنافه بالقشطه وكانت طعمه جدا.“

“Went in late and felt so bad about coming so close to their closing time and Cris and Sandra were so kind to cook up Falafel and hook me up with my late dinner. I was having such a bad day and they were so kind and made my night!!! Shout out to them, they deserve a raise. Truly exceptional service and food 10/10 recommend.“

“Allendale Mediterranean Grill is a great addition to our neighborhood. AJ and his team cook for you like they are cooking for their own family. Everything is always fresh and delicious. 10/10 recommend“

“Love the food“

“Very nice place Delicious food“

“It’s amazing they have delicious dishes , clean space and nice stuff . My son love their kofta???“

“Incredible food, service and ambience. Great DJ and music too. Overall an amazing experience. Perfect for a night out with friends or a date night with your love.“

“food was simply delicious and well served👍❤️❤️❤️ the stuff was amazingly friendly and professional❤️❤️❤️will definitely go back there❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐“

“Great experience! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. A special shoutout to the host Soulaf she was absolutely amazing, so friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Her hospitality really made our visit even better. We’ll definitely be back! 😊🍽️“

“We were impressed!! Everything we got was absolutely delicious! We ate everything within a few minutes. The branzino, the chicken, the salad and forgot to take a picture of the hummus. The staff was just as amazing as the food! Cozy and wholesome vibes :) Definitely coming back“

“You have ruined me for Hummus anywhere else. Seriously amazing meal!“

“Always a pleasure supporting Small Business!

Congratulations to Miguel on this exciting new chapter as he opens Las Lomas Bakery & Grill, located at 242 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst, New Jersey.

Be sure to stop by and enjoy their Hispanic-inspired menu, featuring empanadas, crepes, sweet bread, and more. The bakery also offers a variety of flavorful lunch options that are sure to impress.

Trust me, you’ll be delighted by both the food and the friendly service. Wishing Miguel and the entire Las Lomas team great success!“