50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near River Vale

“A Small cozy restaurant with excellent food and service… I felt like I was in Athens again… baklava was to die for… will definitely go back and bring my friends..“

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

“Bella’s kitchen is absolutely delicious. The food is fresh, creative and so good. The portions are a nice size and the staff is warm and friendly. I took two of my friends there this weekend, and they absolutely felt the same way. I highly recommend Bella’s.kitchen.“

“This restaurant is a gem! My friend and I came here last weekend to catch up and we were in love with their eggplant! The food is so delicious and the service was wonderful. Even though I live 40 minutes away, I definitely want to come back here sometime!“

“We had the most wonderful and delicious lunch at Atlantis this afternoon. I had the branzino lunch special with lentil soup and my sister had the chicken gyro lunch special also with lentil soup. We ate every last bite! The lunch special (M-F from 11-3) is a great deal with a reasonably portioned 3-course meal and a beverage for $25! The decor and ambiance was inviting and warm. The restaurant was clean and neat. The server was attentive and responsive. The food was savory and delicious. We highly recommend this gem.“

“very fast customer service“

“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!“

“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“

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

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

“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.“

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

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

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

“The food is great but the service is even better!“

“I would have given a "5" rating for atmosphere if not for flies outside around our food. I also don't like the hookah smoking. Other than that, the service and the food were Perfect!!!“

“The shawarma here is leagues better than anything I’ve ever had in the NY area. The service is outstanding; the owner invited us in while we were waiting for our friends to arrive, and gave us free samples of their delicious falafel. As for cleanliness, the place was virtually spotless. In a region where the closest thing we have to shawarma is usually “gyro meat” (slices off of a cone of pre-ground mystery meat with all kinds of fillers), having an authentic shawarma place nearby is wonderful.“

“Great food, very good service with a smile 😃“

“We had a great experience at Aura. The meats were excellent, very flavorful, tender, and cooked perfectly. The mezes were fresh and delicious, and the fruit selection was also very nice. Everything was well prepared and enjoyable. Great food, good atmosphere, and definitely a place I would visit again. Highly recommended“

“We recently held a dinner at Olar for my 40th Birthday in their private room downstairs. Katie was a pleasure to work with and made planning the event so easy. Olar gave us several different food and beverage packages to choose from that worked best for our party. On the night of the event, Katie and her team were amazing! The food was delicious and the private room was a perfect setup.

We would highly recommend Olar and can’t wait to come back again!“

“Great food and good service!“

“We've been here several times, and there's a reason we keep coming back. The hosts and staff always remember us and make us feel genuinely welcome, and the food and service have been consistently excellent. We always leave looking forward to our next visit.“

“High quality food, great drinks, and great service. A New City secret spot. Just go and thank me later.“

“This is a wonderful, delicious restaurant with generous portions. The appetizers are great and the mains are excellent. I love their gyro meat, Shepard salad and assorted appetizer plate. If you enjoy Turkish food you can’t go wrong with this restaurant.“

“Excellent food, large portions and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend NAYA!“

“As soon as you enter this restaurant, everyone is so friendly and welcoming.

The food is absolutely delicious, we were all very impressed with the quality (a lot of restaurants are sacrificing quality these days, but you can tell they really care about their customers here!)

Highly recommend Kebabci!! Will definitely be a repeat customer especially for events when we need a lot of food.

What we ordered:
Shepherd Salad
Mix Grill For Four
Stuffed Cabbage
French Fries
Cold Appetizer Mix (Hummus, Babaghanoush, Eggplant salad, Spicy vegetable, Grape leaves)

Glad to find a place that’s so good!!“

“My kids and I love this place and keep going back. The food is consistently great and the staff is always so nice, patient, accommodating and helpful.“

“This food was so good, my family and I ascended all the way to the sky. These guys are good. Thanks Nicholas!“

“Fresh and delicious Thank you !💜💜💜“

“The brunch and the twin waitresses where amazing. I can’t wait to come back“

“Food and service excellent“

“Moved to Irvington 2 years ago & its my go to restaurant , great food, the BEST drinks & amazing service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great food. Wonderful selection! Quality food!!!!“

“I was introduced to this place about 6 years ago and I continue to still go to this place whenever I am craving a good gyro! I have moved and still continue to only go here and buy gyros! I ate there recently with my best friend (something I never do is eat there) so when I ate there the staff was very welcoming and friendly and even asked about the service to make sure it was perfect for us! I don’t really like gyros from anywhere else there’s has a special touch! I hope everyone can experience it!“

“AMAZING FOOD!!! Makes the BEST schnitzel ever!!“

“Best restaurant in NJ. Always fresh tasty and delicious food. A must try!“

“My wife and I recently celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary at From Scratch, coinciding with the restaurant’s 10th anniversary, and it was an unforgettable evening that exceeded every expectation. From the moment we stepped into the warm, inviting space, the staff made us feel like honored guests, with a special nod to the milestone celebrations—both ours and theirs. The atmosphere buzzed with a joyful energy, perfectly balancing sophistication and comfort, as if the restaurant itself was toasting a decade of culinary excellence. The four-course tasting menu was a masterclass in flavor and creativity, each dish showcasing the kitchen’s dedication to crafting everything from scratch. I began with the beef tartare, a delicate yet bold starter. It set the tone for what was to come: precision and passion in every bite. My wife got the eggplant caponata for her first course, a vibrant dish that was both rustic and refined. It was a testament to how From Scratch elevates humble ingredients into something extraordinary. The handmade raviolis were an absolute highlight, each delicate parcel bursting with a silky ricotta filling. The pasta was so tender it practically melted, a labor of love that spoke to the restaurant’s name and ethos. We couldn’t stop raving about the texture—perfectly al dente, yet impossibly light. The mint added a hint of freshness to the dish, that I was originally hesitant about, but I’m happy I gave it a go! For the main courses, my wife got the lamb. Perfectly cooked to a rosy pink, it was fall-apart tender, and had a perfect crust on the outside. The dish was hearty yet elegant. Equally stunning were the scallops, seared to golden perfection with a buttery, caramelized crust. They sat around a small bed of caviar with purple mashed potatoes. Each bite was a harmonious balance of sea and earth. The meal concluded with a ricotta dessert that was nothing short of divine. The creamy, cloud-like ricotta mousse was paired with a coulis with ginger dough crumbs. It was the perfect sweet note to end the evening, light yet indulgent, with flavors that lingered long after the last spoonful. From Scratch isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of craft, community, and unforgettable moments. For our anniversary, we couldn’t have chosen a better place to mark the occasion, and we’re already looking forward to returning to see what the next decade brings for this culinary gem. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a dining experience that’s as heartfelt as it is delicious!“

“There's a good reason you see so many 5 Star reviews - this place is awesome! The food is fresh, menu is creative and the staff are v nice. I promise anyone that goes that it won't be their last visit.“

“Great service! Great Coffee!👍“

“I highly recommend this place. We had a party of 38 who needed a last minute place for our Xmas party and they took us without hesitation. Food good, drinks good and the staff was amazing, kind and just overall really nice place!!“

“Great food!! Extremely friendly, and accommodating staff! When we come back to the area we will definitely be going back here! Highly recommend!“

“If you love great food and drink and friendly atmosphere this is you're place. I travel 28 miles to come here. It's my home sweet home. I don't go anywhere else from the comfortable seating and the nicely cooled lounge and a place outside if you're a smoker. Wide assortment of coffees and teas and adults beverages. Come on down they are open everyday except Tuesday THE FOOD IS SUPERB.....“

“Best Greek food in NJ! tastes just like you are eating in Greece.“

“I have Dined and I take Out once a week. The food is absolutely delicious and the restaurant from the choices, the prices, the quality is amazing. Fresh and made to order. The atmosphere is very welcoming. My favorite is the Lunch Menu. Thank you for always being pristine and delicious.“

“Absolutely amazing. Julia was our waitress and she was very attentive but not overbearing like others can be. She knew when to come and check on us and when we just wanted to be. Food was as always, delicious.“

“When I am in town I frequent this establishment as often as possible. They provide the best mediterranean food on the East Coast. The service is impeccable. The food is out of this world. Thank you so much for being around.“

“They had done a beautiful job with the decoration, the atmosphere was lovely. The waiter was very attentive to us. The food and appetizers were delicious. I also really liked that they offered tea and dessert after the meal. If you are nearby, you should definitely stop by, I recommend it.“

“Excellent shrimp. The fish special today was very flavorful. And the grilled vegetables: delicious and nutritious!“

“Awsome, delicious food… love it 🤗😊“

“Me encantó la comida, la atención. Estuve con mi novio que es Egipcio. Muchas gracias se los recomiendo 100%.“