50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Wayne

“Jackie Smalls – My New Favorite Brunch Spot!

I don’t usually go out for brunch because most places serve the same old eggs and pancakes, but Jackie Smalls completely changed my mind. This has to be my favorite breakfast/brunch spot I’ve tried!

I ordered the Freekeh Bowl, Grains of Nazareth, and French Toast, and every dish was incredibly fulfilling and well-balanced. But let me tell you—the French Toast was hands down the best I’ve ever had. They use sourdough bread infused with rose, which adds such a unique flavor. The whipped cream on the side was unbelievably fresh (unlike anything I’ve had before!), and the maple syrup had just the right amount of sweetness.

If you haven’t been to Jackie Smalls yet, you need to give it a try. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!“

“Shlomo's kindness and generosity is endless! Not only has he offered to participate in a PTO sponsored dine to donate today, but when our school staff ordered lunch to support, he refused payment and insisted the payment be donated to the PTO in full! He gets plenty of love and all is deserved! Thank you Shlomo and Gyro Grill for not only delicious food but for your continued acts of love in the Wayne community!“

“My favorite Cava location to date. Every time I’m craving something fresh and filling, I know I can count on them. The bowls are SO customizable, and I love that I can choose exactly what I’m in the mood for. Their ingredients are always super fresh, and I can tell they put a lot of care into their food. I’m kind of addicted to their Grilled steak! The staff is always so friendly and they make the whole experience feel welcoming. I seriously can’t get enough of this place. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out! 100000/10 the absolute best!“

“Always a great meal. The staff is great. We just keep going back. You gotta try it.“

“I love their Chicken Pita wrap and wings.Make sure to ask for “double fried” which makes it extra crispy like the Korean Fried Chicken. My favorite sauce of choice always would be honey bbq. The Gyro platter is my second favorite but I will always go for the Chicken Pita wrap because the meat and sauce consistency is excellent.They also have a banana pudding that you cannot forget to buy as a side. I normally hate chunky bananas in my banana pudding but theirs is absolutely my favorite. (No chunky banana’s)The service is okay (that’s where I give it 4.5) there is one guy there that never smiles or laughs I’m not sure what his issue is but every time I went there in the lunch time he never seemed to be welcoming but I never let that affect me. I just come the hours he’s not there. But either way the other employees and owner are fantastic don’t let one mood ruin your whole day.The food is great. Overall I would pick this place when I need my gyro fix in the Wayne area.“

“We stopped in for lunch today and had a great experience. The food was delicious and the service was excellent! We’ll be coming back for dinner soon! Highly recommend High Mountain Mediterranean Restaurant!“

“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“

“Should be best best restaurants list in NJ!“

“We went to Rola’s for the first time Saturday night and it will definitely not be our last time. The place is so cozy perfect for a date night or for dinner with family. The food is amazing! We tried the Rolas appetizer spread platter delicious, the lentil soup delicious, the kufta kebab delicious, the lamb chops delicious! Everything was perfect! We can’t wait to be back. Definitely don’t hesitate everyone should try Rola’s you will NOT be disappointed.“

“I’ve never had Turkish food but I decided to try it out and it was delicious, I had the donor with lamb and beef and the chicken vegetable soup. Everything was great and good portions too. The bread they brought to the table was amazing as well as the Turkish tea“

“Just had dinner here the second time this month and it was delicious!! Salmon, Lamb Beet and goat cheese, shepards salad and Smyrna salad fantastic!! All the Greek spreads and pita are delicious. A must try!! Lunch and take out specials too!! Gyro!!“

“I love my visit to Howard. I enjoyed meeting the owner who was very friendly and attentive, and even gave me samples to try which I love. I will come back here to see my new friends and to try the different things that they offer in their menus. I recommend this place With my five stars“

“It is a very tasty and very clean restaurant, I definitely recommend it.Ali Bey opened a nice restaurant, thank you“

“If you've been, you know... they do great food here and the service is also great. The food is always fresh and hot without preservatives (you can tell), served fast, and with a smile. I've been a fan for years and they earn my loyalty with every meal and smoothy. 5-stars for sure.“

“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.“

“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.“

“You feel like you are having a meal at your own house! Such warm friendly staff and delicious food!“

“I was greeted by a gentleman named Ali, I Never Felt so Welcome Before in Any food Establishment I felt a warm atmosphere, I was satisfied with every single bite, it’s like mom’s homemade food absolutely wonderful!!! I feel like a lot of effort and love is incorporated in every plate. I recommend this location sizzling grill for all occasions. I give it a10 Thumbs up.“

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

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

“Ordered the Cuban Sandwich! Delicious! Can’t wait to try other menu items!!“

“Recommended by a friend. It’s a spacious restaurant with beautiful ambience. The food however is quite expensive and the portions average. Entrées of chicken and lamb each w/ lemonades and a kids chicken finger with soufflé can end up close to 160$. Could be lower imo.“

“I have celiac and am dairy free and felt very safe dining here. Ordered a gluten free bolognese and it was DELICIOUS and the mocktails/cocktails were fantastic as well. Can’t wait to come here again!

Dietary restrictions: Amazing gluten and dairy free options. Staff was very accommodating!“

“Had the tasty falafel waffle and fava bean salad for lunch. Great vegetarian options plus a beautiful atmosphere and friendly service. Look forward to returning.“

“Had lunch here today with a friend. Ordered my shawarma bowl and mentioned to the girl at the cashier that my throat hurt and I was thinking of hot tea. She put together a cup of tea with fresh ginger and honey — so thoughtful!! And the food is top notch.“

“Gabriella helped cater a lunch for me, and let me tell you, everyone loved all the dishes! Fed 30 people and was given nothing but compliments about the food and presentation of the delivery. Whether it's dining in or getting take-out/delivery, I highly recommend Gabriella's, you will not be disappointed. Will definitely be ordering more in the future!“

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

“Huge shout out to Fat Moe’s Mediterranean Food on Rte 23 in Butler. I placed a large order consisting of kebab platter, shawarma cheesesteak sandwich, mixed grill platter, tabouleh salad, stuffed grape leaves, baba ghanoush, cheese borek, and basbousa, accompanied by pickles and sauces,for delivery for 4pm. Not only were they punctual but the food was delicious and reminded me of my days in Egypt where I grew up. Furthermore, at around 5 pm I got a call from Moe, the owner to ask me whether I was satisfied with the order and to let him know how he could make it better… That goes way beyond quality service !! I highly recommend his restaurant and wish him the best of luck !👏👏👏“

“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 :)“

“I have done both dine in and takeout. The first time was takeout cus there was a bunch of rowdy kids who took both the window seating and the only table there. I prefer the smaller location of the two for friendliness, but they both definitely have their differences. The smaller offers wings and fries while the larger one, you can get a platter, etc.

Vegetarian options: Falafel bites are probably by far the largest I've seen from any other place I've gotten these from. It's become my staple whenever we're in the area with Mediterranean food cravings.“

“Always a hit. Service is great“

“I love this place❤️“

“Everyone is really friendly! The new menu is fantastic! Tonight, I had the best hummus and falafel that I’ve had in years! My husband had the Shish Tawook and I had the garlic shrimp. Both were perfectly cooked and super flavorful. The chicken (shish tawook) was amazing - so flavorful! You have to go to this place - you won’t regret it!“

“I had an event catered and everything was absolutely amazing and delicious. I will always come back to Beyond Pita and recommend you do too!

Dietary restrictions: I eat only mediaterrian food and this is the best place ever! I will definitely keep coming back! Jerry the owner makes his own most delicious green hot sauce!!!

Parking: Beyond Pita has their own parking lot which is rare in Montclair“

“If you're looking for the best Koobideh kebab in New Jersey and New York, Zaffron Bloom is the place to go. Every time I visit, I'm amazed by the deliciousness of the food, especially their Tahdig. The Olivieh salad and Spanish yogurt are also quite tasty. Since it's a family-run business, the owners are incredibly kind and welcoming. I love this place and highly recommend their kebabs!??“

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

“Had an amazing experience at Seagull Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant. The ambiance is cozy, the staff are incredibly welcoming, and the food is a standout. Every dish we tried was bursting with authentic Mediterranean flavors, clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Highly recommend for anyone looking for top-notch seafood and a memorable dining experience!“

“Ms. Gülfer was very hospitable, she took care of us, the food was excellent, thank you for offering tea.

Ms. Gülfer was very hospitable and took great care of us. The food was excellent, and thank you for the tea offering“

“The food and service is excellent. It is always an enjoyable evening.“

“Our group from Grace Episcopal Church of Rutherford had a remarkable time at our "Brunch Group Outing" on Wednesday, August 14th. Everybody enjoyed their meals, with most of us taking some home. The servings were abundant and tasty, and the wait staff was attentive and sensitive to our needs. Your place was a great choice for this event. The one thing that we regret is that we didn't take any pictures. Thanks!“

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

“Food was so good. My server was so helpful with picking the apps for me. Place looks like Santorini“

“Had their food for the first time the other day as takeout. Staff was very nice. Food was good. I had the gyro sparta wrap...very good I also tried their rice pudding. It was very good but I think $7 for a cup is pricey. I would go back to try other dishes.“

“What a charming breakfast and lunch (and hey, even early dinner) spot! I had the Jackie Special on a multigrain roll, and a latte. Fantastic. It’s clean, it’s bright, it’s warm and stylish. It’s an elevated experience for when you want something a little better than a greasy spoon diner (not that there’s anything wrong with the latter!)“

“Love those place. It was my first time here. We came a group of 5. The place is super clean. It’s a family restaurant. Everyone is super friendly. The food was amazing. Ordered humus with chips as an appetizer. We ordered a variety of things: Grilled mixed (chicken, lamb, beef with fries and rice), whole fish, salad 🥗 , eggplant. For dessert, it was a goatcheese with jce cream. Trust me and taste it. You can bring your own wine. Their Iced tea is good. Definitely coming back.“

“might be the best Turkish food I've had. The lentil soup was amazing. 3 course lunch special fir $19. Will definitely be back“

“This is a place that my sister and I love to visit. I believe that the atmosphere and warmth of the environment are fruitful due to the owner Daniel Ben-Zeev who is always present to greet the custome“

“Great Pide and hospitality - Aug 22, 2024“

“Love it i enjoyed the food“