23 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Thornwood

“New restaurant very good food, staff was very polite , for my first time I’ll give 5 stars !“

“This is my favorite Cava to go to by far !! Very fast line and the employees are the best. The food always tastes fresh and the portions are awesome. Ps. The pita chips are a must everytime“

“5 stars always !!!!!“

“Enjoyable lunch experience“

“Fantastic food! Great value for money. I haven't had Persian food this good since I lived in Manhattan. WOW!!!“

“Food was good, ready when we arrived, plenty of parking. Easy to find!“

“Food was out of this world…“

“The food was phenomenal and the service was amazing. Nothing more welcoming than a smile as soon as you open the door and the same smile leaving the restaurant. 10 out of 10 stars.“

“This is a classic Italian restaurant. Years ago in NYC there were many small restaurants on side streets that had excellent food. Very few of those survive. But Aperiti is heir to that tradition. We just came back from three weeks in Italy and Aperiti is as good as any of the restaurants that we experienced in Rome. Maybe even better.“

“Ibiza Kitchen had some of the best food I’ve eaten in a long time. The dishes were creative, flavorful, and absolutely delicious—truly a standout culinary experience.

That said, the service left something to be desired. We ordered a bottle of sparkling water, but had to repeatedly remind the bussers not to top off our glass with tap water. We also requested one dish with the crème on the side, which was overlooked—though, they replaced it. The bathroom setup and the back area of the restaurant felt a bit odd and out of place.

On a positive note, the owner and chef were extremely knowledgeable and accommodating when it came to food allergies—unfortunately, the rest of the staff didn’t seem as well-informed.

Bottom line: The food was so amazing that I’d absolutely go back, even if it means dealing with a few service hiccups.“

“Overall, the food was excellent and left a great impression. The octopus and potato was delicious but could benefit from a little more salt or acidity to bring the flavors together. The mezze bowls were a highlight, with the bread standing out as particularly delicious. The branzino was cooked well. The citrus salad was fresh and good.

Service was a bit rushed, likely because they noticed we had a squirmy toddler with us. While we didn't mind this, I could see how it might be a bit off-putting in a more relaxed adult-only setting. One small improvement could be a clearer explanation of the dishes when they arrive at the table.

We didn't have dessert this time, although we did look over the menu. I noticed the after-dinner drinks were not listed on the desserts menu.

All in all, it was a very good dining experience for Westchester, and we’re looking forward to returning.“

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

“Great addition to our community! Haven’t had a bad meal yet!! Love going during the week for a drink and quick snack! And bringing friends and family for a multi course meal!! The cacio Pepe is sooooo good, as are the oysters, steak heck everything is good!! You can’t go wrong. The service is second to none. Can’t wait to dine again asap!“

“Delicious food. Both the schwarma and schnitzel were tasty and it’s a lovely place to sit and eat. The people are very nice.“

“Wonderful dinner. Gracious owner. Great creative cocktails and desserts“

“Husband and I finally dined here a little over a week ago for an early birthday dinner for me and the entire experience was nothing short of sublime. Although I was tempted by the views from the window-side tables, I wanted the Kitchen Table experience, and it was an excellent choice. We drove down from Dutchess County (fyi, whoever designed the Taconic Parkway should be fired, but I digress). The complimentary valet parking made our arrival easy. We were directed to the elevator and from the moment we got off on the floor of the restaurant, we were greeted immediately, and the entire staff was incredibly attentive, polite, and welcoming. The main dining areas are nicely decorated and subtly sophisticated. The chef’s table experience was phenomenal. We got very personal attention from the chef and staff members, and enjoyed watching (and inhaling the aromas from) both the main kitchen and pastry side during our meal. The service was excellent and attentive without being overbearing. Water and wine were poured promptly, the pacing of the courses was perfect, and the explanation for the dishes and wine were appreciated. We decided to get the wine pairing, and the pours were both generous and excellently paired with the courses. It was a lot of wine so by the 4th or 5th glass, I was really feeling it and enjoying myself, to say the least. The food was outstanding across the board. I love seafood so I was quite happy with the 7 fish offerings. We started out with 3 different breads, all different and all delicious, and I’m pretty sure I ate the roasted yeast butter on its own, and then uni and yellowtail, which are 2 of my favorites. It feels kind of dismissive to say “all of the courses were delicious,” but they really were. The black cod, iberico pork shoulder with fava been puree, and the prime dry aged rib eye were probably my favorite courses. I wish I had more room since the chef offered us additional rib eye, but I was pretty much at capacity and we still had dessert. The meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The iberico pork dish was crispy, salty, full of umami flavor, and it paired perfectly with the grassy, herbaceous, and silky fava bean puree. There was only one course that I wasn’t as enthusiastic about, the bacalhau a bras carmelle. Each course was so good that I couldn’t wait to see if the next would top it. Each course was a few bites, leading up to the larger beef at the end. Of the 3 dessert courses, the first 2 were my favorite. The first was “pear” which was a contrast of textures and temperatures. It was really outstanding and the cold bits in the dessert were a nice, light contrast to the heavy meal we had just finished. The next was a tart/cold dessert with sweet potato shavings and biscuit-like crackers (my dearest apologies to the pastry chef, I cannot describe it any better). It was all so different and worked well together. Again, the contrast in textures/temperature/flavors worked so well together. By the last dessert course, I was fairly stuffed and couldn’t finish. Again, there was a savory component (lettuce) that was (and I’m guessing here) caramelized so it was sweet and I ate both pieces. There was a custard as well and the crust was so flaky, and I was sorry that I couldn’t eat more of it. 3 ½ hours later, we waddled out quite satisfied and happy. Next time, we’d skip the wine pairing because it was simply too much but I can’t wait to visit here again and try new dishes. I don’t think I can accurately convey how delicious our food was or what a great time we had.“

“Best restaurant in Westchester!“

“We had our son’s graduation dinner there on June 25,2022. The food was delicious and the staff was amazing. Couldn’t have asked for a better day or place. The staff was “on point”,so accommodating, extremely nice and made our day more enjoyable. Will definitely be back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“From the food to the service to the ambiance of going to your grandmother's for Sunday dinner, everything is amazing.“

“The food is reliably good, maybe not spectacular. The desserts, though, ARE spectacular. The drinks are good, too. The only problem with the service is that the bartender also has to wait tables, so everything slows down. Prices are reasonable for Westchester, and the place has a very relaxed vibe.“

“Excellent customer service“

“Stopped by for an early dinner. We were greeted with a smile when we walked in the door and seated quickly. Restaurant was clean, spacious, and nicely decorated. Menu was expansive with plenty of choices. Our server, Nicolle, promptly took our order. Food was fresh and tasted great. Service was top-notch. Will definitely be back in the near future.“

“Went for date night and it was delicious. The atmosphere is wonderful, the waiter was the owner and he was so helpful. First time eating Turkish food and he helped without pushing. Our food was delicious! And there were people who have been die hard fans of the Turk in mount Kisco there while we were there. The owner recognized them and had a big chat w them. We will definitely be back!!!

Wheelchair accessibility: All one level“