50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Englewood Cliffs

“I would like to pass along my review on Lefkes. Specifically, the extraordinary "ambassador"--the Lefkes manager--Eva who greeted our party. She greeted our party at the door, made our group feel special while making each individual feel recognized in a sea of humanity of guests. We were celebrating an office birthday party. She greeted each person with an elegance be-fitting of European royalty, with class and style. She ensured we were seated with a wonderful view of the dancing and action, while being able to enjoy our personal space. The food was to die for...she assisted the staff in serving the food and clearing our table to keep our dinner moving. When one of the people in our party requested a frappe, Eva asked one of the servers, "Dimtry" to prepare a classical Frappe. It was rich and creamy...Eva capped off our evening by having birthday pastries brought out with the flaring streamer...a memorable event from a very memorable person! thank you Eva and Lefkes! it became our Greek vacation! Charles“

“The best Albanian food in NY😋👌“

“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.“

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

“Amazing food and warm, friendly staff.“

“Tried Sultan Mediterranean after finding a BOGO deal online and honestly… such a good spot for a fun night out with friends. The drinks were flowing (we had about 6 altogether 😭) and everything we ordered kept getting better. The Hot Blooded cocktail was one of my favorites, the mojitos were super flavorful, and the espresso martini was perfectly balanced.

For appetizers, the grilled calamari completely surprised me in the best way, the buffalo wings were actually REALLY good, and the shrimp with roasted garlic + toast was insanely appetizing. Portions were generous too, so you definitely get a lot for your buck. I’ve also had their falafel before and it’s so good it’ll genuinely make you question if there’s meat in it 😂

Overall, great vibes, tasty Mediterranean food, strong drinks, and a really good time with friends. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area.“

“Delicious! Friendly service.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“Best Turkish place in the city!“

“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!😄😄“

“I have been coming to this restaurant for a long time, and it never disappoints. The food is always fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. Every dish I have tried has been amazing, and the quality is consistently excellent.

The staff is friendly, welcoming, and always provides great service. The atmosphere is comfortable and makes you feel at home. Whether I come for a quick meal or a special occasion, I always leave satisfied.

This is one of my favorite restaurants, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and excellent service. I will definitely keep coming back!“

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

“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.“

“I knew nothing about Bosnian food but once you enter this place you know it is the real deal. All customers but us were speaking their local language, which is the strongest indicator the place is legit. We had a banquet comprised of stuffed green peppers, meat cevapi (small ground beef skewers), spinach burek, Greek salad, and drink their national cola. If you can abstract the simple environment, you are in for a treat! The pita bread was among the best I ever had.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Yasmine made my experience so seamless and was very polite when taking my order. She took prepared my food quickly and made sure to ask about dietary restrictions and allergies. This is by far the best Cava location in midtown in terms of service and food.“

“Ali is the greatest server! The food was incredible. The drinks were on point! Will definitely be back.“

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

“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“

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

“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“

“Where do I even begin? The pita? Perfect texture and taste. The cherry tomatoes? Obviously fresh, juicy, and sourced from a great farm. The romain? Plentiful and CRISP. The Dill and Taziki sauce? Also VERY fresh, has a citrus kick somewhere, and seems to be made fresh as well. Because it doesn't taste like a store bought sauce filled with preservatives. The hummus? That might actually be where the citrus is from. However, the hummus is not overly salty! You can actually taste the Chickpeas and they use good ingredients as well as olive oil for the hummus too! The chicken? Is in NO way shape or form dry and it's actually seasoned! It's juicy and normal is it overcooked. The olives? Brothers and sisters I HATE olives by themselves, rarely on certain foods. But these olives are not overpowering and stealing the flavor profile, it just adds more depth to the flavor bomb of the Greek chicken Pita! The feta? What could be bettah? Seriously though if you can see this picture you should've seen that they don't skip on the feta either. Again the flavor is ALL the way there but not overpowering. While the texture is almost creamy. Probably with assistance from the sauce but still, it's not overly dry! 10/10 Would recommend & I will be back! Now the facility was spotless, the cleanest "fast food" I've ever seen. The staff? Phenomenonal, personable, kind, attentive to details, and downright superstars that make that place run like clockwork! Wooooo wo weeeee wo!!! If you haven't been here then you've got to go!! Moderate prices, exceptional ingredients, lovely staff, and clean facilities(where the staff actually care like the NW Expressway location in OKC). I'm out, ty for listening to my Ted talk! 🫡“

“Had some for the first time and it was delicious. I definitely think that they should add fruit to the menu. I added strawberries to my order when I got home and it tasted even better. The line was long but I didn’t have to wait long. Majority of their options are spicy, so I feel like the need more varieties for people who don’t like spicy food. Otherwise, food was great and workers were friendly.“

“Amizigh Food Truck was hired for our company picnic and everyone loved the food! They had a staff of 3 friendly workers and the line moved fast. I had a combination Moroccan chicken, Shawarma, and Falafel combination bowl that was so good! The burritos also looked great, as did the vegetarian options. So glad my company chose them!“

“Went with a friend for brunch last weekend. We both got the Jerusalem plate, except I subbed in hummus for the avo. The service was fantastic and I think I would have been happy ordering anything on the menu. Looking forward to heading back for another meal.“

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

“I recently visited Mira Mediterranean & Hookah Lounge and had a great experience. The ambiance was relaxing with a nice vibe, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The food was flavorful and well-prepared, and the hookah quality was smooth and enjoyable. Overall, it’s a comfortable place to unwind with good service and a pleasant atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.“

“Came here for Monday lunch. Food was good but not amazing. But the service was very slow. Ordered the standard lunch prefix menu (app, main, dessert) and ended up spending almost 2 hours, mostly in waiting, not what I would expect from lunches.“

“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!“

“very fast customer service“

“Had a lovely meal to celebrate my 50th birthday, the food was so good and the service was fantastic, I would highly recommend“

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

“We either ordered the wrong things or it was an off night for this restaurant because our experience was nothing like what other reviewers say. Restaurant was so noisy that we had to shout to our table companions all evening. The imam bayaldi was oversalted and underflavored and pine nuts doled out as if they were diamonds. The shrimp was hard, dry, overcooked, oversalted and flavorless sitting on a bed of gloppy watery tomatoes. Half the lamb kabobs were ok and half were nothing but gristle. Servers were very pleasant, and helpful with wine selection but the wait for our dishes seemed interminable. What was good -- very good --the rice with the lamb kabobs, the rice pudding and the coffee. But too much money for bad (sorry, but that's what it was) food. As I said, maybe we ordered the wrong dishes or maybe it was just an off night.“

“I had a Senegalese rice dish w beans 🫘 It was delicious I’ll be back! I am enjoying learning more about this wonderful mission + supporting Immigrant refugees 🙏🏻❤️“

“Lovely local Mediterranean restaurant! It is close to my work so I do the lunch special. Wonderful staff and mom and pop owners! Michelle was dynamic, and had a lot of good recommendations. Place is clean, lovely atmosphere, no blaring music, and lovely outdoor dining. Highly reccomend.“

“My favorite Cava by far , every time I come Lorena takes care of me and is extremely nice , welcoming and helpful. She also welcomes every guest and treats everyone with respect. The place is also very clean i would recommend this Cava to everyone“

“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!“

“it’s a treat to eat at Miznon. Great food! Wonderful service and a fun atmosphere too!“

“Excellent food, drinks and great service.“

“The food is delicious. Very courteous and friendly staff. Definitely recommend!“