50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Columbus

“I ordered the lamb shawarma and it was incredible. Food came out in a timely manner and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Can confidently say I’ve never eaten at a restaurant that put so much emphasis on customer service.

If you want great food to eat at a place that is welcoming look no further!“

“Excellent food and atmosphere“

“stopped in today on my way home from work The owner came out and took my order he is a very nice man with a smile that will briten ur day 🙂 the food was delicious 1st time eating there but I will most definitely will be going back I got the lamb and chicken platter and was very satisfied I will be going back on Friday before I go to work to get my dinner 😋❤️“

“I don’t know why this place does not have 5 stars because the food is amazing! Hummus is smooth, pita is soft, halafel is super crunchy on the outside while soft and moist inside. The condiments and sauce are also incredible, worthy of being stars on their own. Staff is very helpful and spot on with the recommendations. Plus they have minty pink lemonade! 5 stars all around.“

“best Lebanese lentil soup! I'll go out of my way to get carryout.“

“I love this place!! Best falafel in town, heard it from a friend and it’s true. I’m vegetarian and they still have lots of yummy dishes that I love. The owner is very nice and they have great service. Give this place a try!“

“Stopped in for the 1st time 1/20/26 (Montgomery Rd) & was greeted with a smile. Didn't get the names of the other two workers, but Odat, was very nice n humble soul, the place was clean & friendly. Will be back on Saturday morning to introduce my grandaughters to it. Thx for a great experience Odat, this is the lady that drove from KY yesterday💛 P.S. not this Saturday, it's going to snow really bad...but we will definitely be back. N I shared u guys up every week.“

“Great environment, great food, great people“

“It was so good omg“

“We went to have dinner last evening. They told us that the dinner is $15.99. They told us that the brisket wasn't included, but they were nice enough to serve us brisket from the lunch. On the way to check out at the counter, we pay extra for brisket per pound. Since they were nice to us, we didn't check the price (which we should've). The day after we were checking the price, it was way more than we thought it was. Lunch was $17, 99, and dinner was $15.99. When I called then I was told they person at the counter charged us $21, 99, which was WAY more than t were supposedose to charge. The person was firm on the price until I told him thathadave text from sababa of lunch, which was $17, 99, and we had din, er, which was $15.99. Of course, I was upset about him because he either didn't know the truth or lying out right that he didn't know they had a promotion yesterday for less price. (If you are working at the counter it's your JOB to know to charge your customers rightfully) If someone is upset on it than it's your job to calm them, not to get ANGRY on retaliation. He called his manager and after a long hold, for which I thought he discussed it with his counter person that what's actually going wrong, he told me that it's not a big deal and it's just $5 dollars, which was way more than that. Obviously, it pissed me off, and again, the manager got ANGRY in retaliation (which he shouldn't be) because both the customer service and the manager are NOT giving you the right information. In the last, he told us the correct amount to be refunded and HUNG UP ABRUPTLY. (Without apologizing or saying SORRY. As I said, FOOD is awesome, but the customer service from the counter SUCKS but the waitress is really NICE to provide us brisket. I would ask anyone if their is a discount price for the dinner ($15.99) and you are charged for regular lunch price (21.99), and the customer service is NOT accepting mistake. Wouldn't you be upset or mad about it? The manager would be angry about giving you a refund and hanging up abruptly without apologizing.“

“My cousin and I went here over the weekend and I can say it never disappoints. I got a salad bowl and tried the Brisket this time, sooo good. All the veggies are always delicious. We even got their house margs and they were outstanding. Place was clean, quick, and amazing“

“Amazing Food!“

“I love the meat here. Also their sauce is really good. I used to go here alot more when I wasnt sick and more mobile and they always would make a tray for me special because I was picky. I rechecked door dash and I'm positive it doesn't let u order gyro meat by pound. Please change this because it's easier for me to order from you.“

“Great service, amazing food. Plenty of options for any mood you're feeling. Owner and employees were very pleasant. 5/5 recommendation“

“Good place for pakistani food... very friendly and humble owner .... recommended“

“First time trying and I will definitely be back. Authentic and delicious with generous portion sizes. I got the mix gyro platter and I think I might already be addicted 🥹 the samosas are packed full and very tasty. Very helpful employees that helped explain the menu as well- highly recommend! 😁“

“I love this restaurant and the people who make it possible to dine here!“

“Love this neighborhood gem.“

“Delicious, affordable, and super friendly atmosphere! Yappy Greek is a hidden gem. The food is absolutely delicious, the prices are great, and the vibe is warm and welcoming. The staff is very friendly and makes you feel right at home. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended! 👏🇬🇷“

“Absolute top shelf. Great Tapas. The happy hour menu was right priced as well.“

“My coworkers and I tried this place for lunch about a month ago and absolutely loved it. The food was so good that I recommended it to my fiancé, who stopped in for lunch yesterday. Unfortunately, he said the chicken was overcooked. My coworkers and I ordered from here again today and found that both the chicken and falafel were overcooked as well.

I'm leaving this review in the hope that this is just a temporary issue because our first experience was excellent. We'd love to see the quality return to what it was when we first visited.“

“I order here literally almost every week. I need a rewards card lol. With my dieting they food has been the best. Very fresh and flavorful. I’m pretty sure I’m yall number one customer lol. I always get the salad bowl with either cauliflower or chicken. My daughter gets the chicken rice bowls.“

“Best food the rice bowl is 🔥“

“Truly amazing 🤩 food and service. Atmosphere is authentic Greek! Very rare today.“

“Traveling for work. Staying two exits away. WORTH THE DRIVE YUM“

“I order The double cheeseburger on the Uber eats app all the time. It is one of the most flavorful burgers. And they let you choose fries or onion rings and a drink. It's a great deal and the flavor is unbelievable. I highly recommend.“

“Fantastic food! Our family is super picky about food quality and ingredients… we are gluten and dairy free. Alladdins is accommodating to both. Fast and super friendly service. This will be our go to restaurant when in town for a track meet at Spire! Perfect fuel for our athlete“

“Great food. The service is impeccable.“

“Loved the food, service and atmosphere.“

“I highly recommend a trip to Arabian market. Saber and the staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, always ready to assist with finding products or offering suggestions. The selection of items is extensive, with a wide variety of spices, and unique ingredients. Located in Smokey Row Plaza, it's easy to get in and out. Go find something new and awesome!“

“I had the chance to visit my husband's favorite spot whenever he comes to Columbus for work, and it did not disappoint! As a big fan of Greek food, I was super excited to try somewhere new, but the best surprise was finding out this place was featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives! The owner was so nice and helpful. I ordered the regular chicken gyro bowl—it was the perfect portion size, incredibly flavorful, and topped with a delicious Greek sauce. Highly recommend to anyone looking for amazing, authentic food!“

“Best place to eat Mediterranean food. So good thank you guys !“

“Great food, been taking out since 1995.“

“Grabbed a late dinner last night. Food was outstanding (primarily the tabouli salad with beef shawarma.) Most outstanding, though, was our service. Caleb is a gem. He is so polite, charming and attentive. We really enjoyed him. Definitely will be back again very soon!“

“I tried this place for the first time today. I had the Mediterranean bowl. Absolutely delicious!“

“I’ve been to Del Mar many times over the years, and it has consistently been one of my favorite places to dine. My go-to dishes are the tomato salad, the open-fire roasted shellfish platter, and the lobster spaghetti — and they are excellent every single time. During my visit tonight, I ordered the lobster bisque, the tomato salad, and the lobster spaghetti, and the food was just as wonderful as always. The quality of the cuisine is one of the reasons I continue to come back. Another reason I return so often is the outstanding service I’ve received from many members of the staff. Over my visits, I’ve had several exceptional servers — Emma, Hope, Shelby, and one or two others whose names I unfortunately can’t quite recall (possibly Ella or Lydia). All of them have been attentive, thoughtful, and consistently professional. But if I had to highlight one person above the rest, it would be Emma without hesitation. Emma represents the very best of what great service looks like. She is attentive, detail-oriented, and always checks in to ensure I have everything I need. One example that really illustrates her level of care: whenever I order the tomato salad, she has the kitchen chop it up to make it easier for me because of my visual impairment — even though I’ve never asked her to do this. I don’t expect every server to do this, because everyone is different, and not everyone knows or thinks of these kinds of details. But the fact that she notices, takes initiative, and consistently goes out of her way means a lot to me, and it makes my dining experience smoother every time. Her consideration doesn’t end when the check is paid, either. Even after I’ve finished my meal and am simply sitting for a little while to finish my drink or wait for my ride, she still checks in on me periodically to make sure I’m comfortable and don’t need anything else. That level of consistent, genuine care is rare, and it’s one of the many reasons she stands out. If any end-of-year recognition or promotions are being considered, she absolutely deserves to be at the top of the list. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about the service during my visit tonight. My server introduced himself as Ed, and while I always try to give people the benefit of the doubt — especially since I cannot see facial expressions or body language due to my visual impairment — the overall lack of attentiveness was noticeable. Before my lobster bisque came out, he stopped by briefly to say that he had dropped off a soup spoon. I said “thank you” and asked for a Pepsi, but I didn’t realize he had already walked away while I was speaking — something that can happen to me because I can’t see when someone leaves. The Pepsi didn’t arrive then. When the lobster bisque came out, I asked again for a Pepsi. Later, when I reached for the drink, I realized there was no straw. I felt around the table to check if he had placed one somewhere I might not have noticed, but there wasn’t one. The next time he came by was when my entrée — the lobster spaghetti — was served, and that was finally the moment when I could ask for a straw. These are small things individually, but they added up and affected the experience. The part that concerned me most, however, happened when it came time to pay. When Ed brought the check, I handed him my credit card. After processing it, he came back with the touchscreen payment device and said, “The machine is in front of you,” as though I would be able to see or operate it. When I politely explained that I couldn’t see the screen, he responded with, “So with the 20%, your total came to $114.05,” which made it clear that he had already selected the tip amount on my behalf. To be clear, I was planning to tip 20% anyway — so the amount itself is not the issue. What bothered me was the assumption and the lack of communication before making that decision. With servers like Emma and the others I’ve mentioned, I typically tell them, “Can you please add 20%?” and they take care of it with no problem. In this case, that communication was skipped entirely. Overall“

“We are from out of town and needed to feed 16 people after our original plan fell through. I called and spoke to Jeremy and he was quick to accommodate. I have to say the service was impeccable and so was the food. Every one of our orders was perfectly prepared and delicious. Our server ( I’m sorry i don’t remember her name, but I’m sure she knows who we are talking about) was amazing and professional and never missed a beat! I would highly recommend this establishment !! Thank you all so much ❤️“

“Zaki has easily become one of my favorite eateries in Cbus. The ingredients are so fresh and the flavors are on point. I am gluten free. They have a great menu with a lot of gluten free options, it is a blessing. I get a falafel bowl and add chicken; the generous portions result in leftovers or me sharing with friends. The gentlemen working greet you with a smile and are enthusiastic about the food they make. Highly recommend!“

“Found this place by googling Caribbean food near me. I was so excited to see a Haitian food come up! I’m from south Florida and you just can’t find a ton of Caribbean food spots here in Columbus, oh. Didn’t realize it was a food truck, but the food and the young lady who took my order was amazing. I LOVE!! Will go back soon and probably more times than I should. I got the Griot with black rice and plantains. Also, ordered 4 Pikiliz because I just love it and love how spicy it is. I also added the oxtail sauce on my rice. Like seriously made me feel like I was back home! Prices aren’t bad either. I believe the large was on $12.50 and they charge for the pikiliz and oxtail sauce, but definitely worth it. So, go try now!!!“

“Wonderful experience and great atmosphere“

“The Food is soooo good at Habibi Grill! We frequent them regularly and love the excellent Lebanese food. They always exceed expectations and the food never disappoints. Delicious!“

“Great Pasta. Top notch service and wine selection!“

“Excellent service, friendly staff“

“We’ve visited Spiros on two occasions. Once for breakfast where we enjoyed the steak and eggs with a side of home fries, small pancake stack, western omelette with home fries and a side order of bacon. Our second visit occurred during lunch. We enjoyed an appetizer of fried mushrooms and the Reuben with fries. Everything was excellent and arrived to the table hot! Restaurant is clean, portions are plentiful and it’s family owned! Highly recommend!“

“We visited Polaris twice in a row and had an amazing experience with Amber’s service. She should be sent to train your stores on customer service. Many businesses lack service, but with Amber on your line, we’ll definitely be back. We suggested that she open a store in Cleveland and travel to train the staff. We’ll definitely be returning.“

“We looked this place up online and thought we were going to a restaurant. Nope, its a food truck. We pulled up and it looked a bit run down. DON'T let that stop you. It was one of the best lamb gyros I've had in years. Everything was super fresh! Give them a try. You won't be sorry.“

“Hands down the best food truck ever. Their rice is mind blowingly good, fluffy, aromatic, and delicious. I make rice EVERY DAY, and I still can't replicate it. Their falafel is also perfect. I'm a fan of their yogurt sauce and my partner thinks their Chicken is the best they have ever had. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back again soon.

Vegetarian options: I had falafel over rice which came with a salad.“

“The staff was friendly and their hummus is amazing! It’s inside a nice market with plenty of seating space inside. I loved the hummus so much that I bought a bunch and then had to portion and give to my friends because I couldn’t eat it all 😂. They loved it to“

“We used Greek Express in Gahanna for catering our co-grad party for 100 people. Food and service was amazing. They went above and beyond— seriously good food and all our guests loved-loved the food— it made our party a success. I’m not sure why it didn’t occur to me to use them sooner; but my son suggested we use them and it was a great call.“