50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near East Elmhurst

“Addictive Wine & Tapas is a great place to go for an after-work drink, or for a light meal with great tapas. The wine selection is extensive, the service is great, and the personal attention from the owners makes everyone feel special.“

“Soooo good! I will be back!“

“very chic place and the food is great! great happy hour drink and food specials. staff is super friendly and place is very clean! I will definitely b back“

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

“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.“

“Enjoyed a Fabulous dinner and Found the food Delicious and Authentic 💯 The staff was warm and attentive, also the atmosphere and Cleanliness were top notch. Well done, We'll be back⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“Delicious! Friendly service.“

“Wow! 🔥 This place was absolutely incredible.

The food was beyond delectable—every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully prepared. And honestly, the food deserves to be mentioned twice because it was just that good.

The service struck the perfect balance between warm, welcoming hospitality and true professionalism. The atmosphere is the ideal blend of chic and rustic, creating a cozy yet elevated dining experience.

We had a small mix-up with our reservation, but the manager handled it graciously and quickly got everything sorted out, which made an already great experience even better.

Part of me wants to keep this gem a secret, but it’s too good not to share. Then again, I don’t think they’re hurting for customers—they were completely packed on a Monday evening, and after dining here, I can see exactly why.“

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

“Amazing food and warm, friendly staff.“

“Cozy atmosphere and fine dining“

“Delicious food and cocktails“

“The food is a absolutely outstanding!“

“We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The place was very clean, cozy, and welcoming. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. We especially loved the shrimp in creamy sauce and the baked octopus — both were outstanding! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared.
The waitstaff was absolutely amazing and provided exceptional service throughout our visit. Thank you to the entire team for making our experience so enjoyable and memorable. We truly appreciate it and will definitely be coming back! Highly recommended! ❤“

“Everything was great! The lamb chops are fantastic!“

“The staff was very helpful and the dishes were amazing“

“10/10 Food and Ambience 😍“

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

“Pulled up for a bday night & my experience was great! Ordered the branzino & that came with a side of veggies , which was all well seasoned & tasty! The hookah was great as well. All in all, the vibes in here are calm, laid-back yet classy and luxurious.

I def recommend if you want to pop out for an occasion & a great time 🙌🏽☺.“

“We LOVE this place. My partner and I were visiting NYC for our Babymoon and had heard Florentin was delicious, but we were blown away. Not only was the food fantastic (we had steak frites), the service was impeccable. Sammy was an incredible host that made our night even more enjoyable!! He was welcoming, fun, and generous. As my partner and I were celebrating, he made us feel so special and taken care of by providing us with mint tea & tiramisu that was to DIE FOR. Literally, I would give anything for more of that tiramisu! Thank you so much to the staff at Florentin, and a very big thank you to Sammy for a wonderful experience! We can’t wait to return“

“Melissa and James create soul food with modern twist -- with big flavors! I visited P&C multiple times already, with family, friends and work colleagues and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to eat modern American with a lot of love. 🍷🍸🍹Their cocktails are equally amazing and delicious, they also have a fantastic wine selection and their freshly baked Pita is a MUST! Please do go and visit P&C to also support the local restaurant community -- they deserve it! 🥰🍾🥙“

“I tried their salta, which is a sort of vegetable stew. It was excellent, served the right way in the traditional bowl with the right kind of bread. It isn't meant to be a fine dining experience, more like the ones you find all over Yemen. I'll go back and try some of their other yemeni dishes...and you should, too!“

“Visited for a friend's birthday. Large party of about 16 people. We did the price fix menu for efficiency. The food was great! The servers were a little cold at times when we asked questions about the courses but I will assume it was just because it was such a large group.
Prior to visiting, I didn't think I liked Mediterranean food but this food was excellent!“

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

“this place is cute!!! took my friend there for her bday. we loved the spanish mackerel and the ricotta! tip: if you get the ricotta there is no
need for the sourdough, the ricotta comes with a few slabs of focaccia

server was also very sweet. good spot!“

“5 stars always !!!!!“

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

“A lovely small place in west village.

The octopus from the appetizers was quite a good portion and was cooked perfectly.
The beet salad was a no for me. I felt like it was cut too small and a bit overdressed, so I couldn’t really taste it.

They also have a good wine selection, so I may come again for that octopus and another glass.“

“The pita chips were really good easily the best bit would go back just for those. The rice bowl was just ok though. I got half grilled chicken half falafel and the spicy jalapeno sauce with a bunch of veggies. Everything was just a bit bland no spice what so ever“

“We came here with our large family to celebrate father's day and two graduations and we had a great time. The food was exceptional (especially the green beans, the mezze platter, the pasta al limone and the ribeye steak...) The service was amazing too, and our server Noya was great. Malka is a new favorite!“

“I absolutely love this place! Everything is so nice, the prices are really good, and the food is always fresh and consistent. My favorite dish is definitely the meat burek—it’s always fresh and delicious. Their desserts are also great, especially the tres leches!

The staff is super, super nice. They’re always friendly, smiling, and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. They also stay open pretty late, which is a huge plus.

Overall, they really deliver on what they promise every time. Great food, great prices, great service, and a really welcoming atmosphere. Definitely one of my favorite Bosnian spots in the city.“

“We lived many years in Turkey and this is more than decent Turkish cuisine. Look especially for the menu items that are also listed with Turkish names. Portions are generous... we ordered three mezzos, and split a Chicken shish... with the warm pita bread that arrived it was perfect. Great for a pre-theatre dinner.“

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

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

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

“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!!“

“⸻ “This restaurant is amazing! The food is fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. The service was excellent, and the staff were very friendly. I really enjoyed my time here.”“

“Best Turkish place in the city!“

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

“After a cold and windy morning, not being able to get into one of the morning shows, we ran across this little restaurant by accident for brunch. They quickly welcomed us in with open arms and fresh hot coffee. It was one of the best brunches I've ever had, but what made it even more special was Joey the owner overheard our story, knowing we had a rough morning, and gifting us one of his comfort food cookbooks! The day couldn't have been any better. I can't wait to try one of his delicious Italian recipes this holiday season. I highly recommend the Little Owl. I certainly will be going back in the future!“

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

“Absolutely amazing food and magi drink is yummmmmy!“

“Great healthy food 🥘 nice location“

“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.“

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

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

“I’m visiting New York, and came to Cava for the first time. It was absolutely delicious! Jay was excellent, and so nice! He helped me build a delicious one-of-a-kind vegan bowl. I plan to come for my meals each day while I’m here in New York.“

“I attended a surprise party this Saturday evening. The cuisine was preselected, waiter service was excellent, should receive raises. The table arrangement was very poor. The party was downstairs in one of the private rooms. We were 25 people at one very long table, basically the length of the room, which made it difficult for guests to get around the seated persons at the head of the table on either side. Having two tables would have been a better arrangement, but one long table was not conducive for conversation since we were so far from the other end of the table. The food; not many complaints, I really didn’t have a problem. I didn’t have a lot of food, but it was delicious. The dessert, sorry not very good. Those Famous Crepes(palacinkes) sorry not that great. A lot of crepe and not a lot of filling. The dish was served with fruit, unfortunately this fruit was not in season, so the watermelon although it added color to the dish, upon tasting it, left much to be desired. Why not serve fruit that is in season? No offense to my party hosts who selected my menu for the evening, it didn’t lend itself to the 5 Star Reputation of Dubrovnik’s. I would like to make reservations and splurge on a dinner on my own, I have a feeling I would LOVE the experience! Btw, another plus was the parking!“