31 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Gahanna

“Pretty good! First time trying this and really enjoyed it for lunch. Price was very fair for the quality and amount of food. I got the medium gyro, and it was A LOT. I'll get the small next time. Side salad was very fresh and had a good amount of toppings. Fries were crispy and fresh. Would recommend!“

“? Hidden Gem Alert ? Best gyro in town! Hospitality was on point from the time we walked in, to our food being ordered & served, to the good bye out the door! They offer indoor and outdoor seating! We tried the classic gyros the meat was tender the lettuce was crisp along with the tomatoes and red onions, the banana peppers were so fresh. Perfectly melded together with fresh feta & the perfectly blended house made gyro sauce! Very delicious! Their seasoned fries were good with gyro sauce as well! And you can't forget to try a piece of bakalava! Looking forward to my next visit to try the shawarma!! A must try if you have not yet tried!“

“We are visiting from Orlando Florida and a friend recommended Lavash, excellent recommendation! Best shawarma wraps! The lentil soup is even better than mine and I make a pretty mean lentil soup. The lentil soup was seasoned to PERFECTION! Today, I had the jumbo shrimp with lentil soup and my husband had the beef shawarma sandwich. Yesterday we both had chicken shawarma and fries and the seasoning they use on the fries … delicious! Everything was a 10, from cleanliness to hospitality. The owner goes around the table and actually has conversations with the customers. All and all a well establishment . Last but not least, we purchased fresh bread and cheese Manaish. Must try!“

“I recently experienced incredible compassion at Habibi Grill after the unexpected loss of a parent. Tarek, the owner, went above and beyond to accommodate our last-minute dinner plans for our friends and family with grace and understanding. Every detail, from a private space to a personalized menu, was tailored to our needs, providing comfort during a difficult time. The staff's warmth and care were exceptional, making it clear that genuine compassion is a hallmark of Habibi Grill. I highly recommend it for both exceptional cuisine and a sanctuary of understanding and empathy.“

“The food here is fantastic! It's homemade and served quickly. We've tried appetizers, entrees, and desserts, and everything is delicious. While my favorite is the grape leaves, you can't go wrong with a gyro or a piece of baklava. This family-owned restaurant is definitely a favorite spot!“

“They were outside our apartment building due to our Property Manager, Ericka, invites them or what not! There chicken shawarma is amazing! My friend got the philly cheese steak and he loved it so much. Definitely branch out and get something new!!! Don’t forget get extra sauce, soooooooo good! The two guys are so friendly and nice. Can’t wait for them to come back. ♥️“

“Interesting Chipotle-style make your own dish with Mediterranean options. The Hummus Plate comes with a side of pita bread and a choice of protein. The shredded chicken was very tasty. If you like spicy, make sure to get the green spicy paste for a little kick to your dish.The crispy fries were very crispy and had a rubbing of spices on it which goes well with the tahini sauce dip.The dishes were a little on the pricier side which I didn't mind, but certainly a pinch for college students given this place was on the High St close to OSU“

“The food was outstanding. Fresh and delicious. I was disappointed to find a few tiny hairs in my hummus - kind of grossed me out but at the same time I realize this has to happen fairly frequently in the prepared food industry. This tells you how good the food is, though -- I'm still giving this place 4 stars. The food is, I would say, the best in town for this type of menu.“

“Atmosphere- 3 star- clean but really busy. Hard to find a table.Service- 4 stars- this is counter service, sorta of like Chipotle or Subway however the employee was very helpful with explaining what everything was- this is a Lebanese restaurant and I wasn’t familiar with a lot of the choices.Food- I had a salad with greens and grains, feta cheese, cauliflower, fried onions and baba (smoky eggplant dip with tahini). You had a choice of falafel, chicken or brisket but I stuck with veggies. I’m Catholic and it was a Friday during lent. I didn’t miss the meat at all! Food this good maybe I should become a vegetarian lol. Also got a side of pita bread and it was awesome!“

“Up front, this is hands down the absolute BEST gyros I’ve ever had. Never had I considered putting salmon in a gyro, but after eating here it’s all I’m going to want! I equated eating here to if the only taco you had ever had was from Taco Bell and the only Burger was from McDonald’s. Then you go really nice tacoria or burger spot where the food is made love and soul. I thought I had had a gyro before, but what I’ve had was only a cheap imitation. And I like gyros! But I LOVE these.The gyros come in absolutely massive sizes. The fires are fantastic (like everyone’s favorite fair fries, but available year round!) as are the soups. Both the lemonades and teas taste fresh and house made.I got to talk with the owner for awhile in my last visit; very down to earth, humble, passionate, and, as if this writing, has been in the business for over 30 years! A man perfecting his craft and still finding ways to make it better.This is my new favorite Greek spot in Columbus. If you like Greek food, you’ve got to make it over there!!!Parking: Plenty of spots in front of the building.Kid-friendliness: Very homey, safe, comfortable feel. And a kids menu!“

“Stopped in to try their falafel. I have been craving one for a while now. Was first impressed by how clean it was. Then, how well the food was displayed. Everything looked amazing. I get excited when I find food that is good for my health and don't go against my faith. This place doubles down.Now to the falafel. Easy 9 out of 10.Cannot wait till my next Columbus trip to try more!!Great place!“

“Delicious and we'll worth the visit. As this is my first time here I was very impressed. The service is excellent and of you need help the workers will answer any questions. Honestly this place really impressed me especially when came to the price. For under $10 you get plenty of food to choose from.I would highly recommend this place!“

“Super friendly staff. Great portions and great food. Chicken, lamb, and rice were all great and topped with the perfect amount of white sauce. Seasoned fries were absolutely amazing! Wish the hot sauce was a little spicier, but not a big deal.“

“The food is very delicious and came out with lightning speed quickness. I got the calamari as an appetizer and it’s probably one the best I’ve ever had. I ordered the Gyro and the Greek fries and it didn’t disappoint. The Greek fries were good and maybe the toppings were a little bit too much after being full off of gyro and calamari.“

“Amazing staff! I ordered ahead and the staff kindly walked me to the front of the line and handed me my food. Delicious food to boot. My family was driving through the state and saw this place on Google Maps - a quick detour. The food definitely hit the spot, was incredibly healthy and amazing. I got a salad and included all the different options. All the flavors blend so well together.“

“Gyro was fantastic and the fries were done the way you expect a Greek place to do. While waiting for my takeout order I got to have a nice conversation with Tressa (hope I'm spelling your name right) and when my food came out she made sure I had everything that I needed.Great place all around!“

“There’s a reason why this place has been around for a long time and it’s no secret that the food is always consistently hot, seasoned well,priced reasonably and the owner and staff are kind and gentle people with smiles on their faces! Highly recommend eating here.“

“We celebrated a special occasion today at sidebar and it was amazing! Chef Felipe prepared a special dinner for us which we ordered with 24 hours advance notice. Paella! It was the most amazing meal I have ever eaten! Not only was the food spectacular but the service was amazing also! we would definitely recommend sidebar Columbus!“

“One of my friends and I decided to try Agapé for lunch today - the first time for each of us. I had done a search for “Greek” restaurants near Gahanna, and this came up on the list. We’re so glad we came in!The staff was incredibly friendly, and they were very kind to answer all my questions. Kenny the Manager was super nice, and he was very appreciative of us stopping in for lunch. Abby, Aleks, and Vincent were just as nice as they could be, and they each gave us their own recommendations on what we should try.My friend and I each got a bowl. Mine was rice, lentils, all the veggies, falafel, and house dressing. Hers was the salad mix and rice, chicken, veggies, and house dressing. We each got one order of pita, but honestly we could have shared just one serving instead of getting two. They give you several pieces in each bag!My bowl was delicious, in fact it was the first time I’ve ever truly LOVED my falafel at any Mediterranean-style restaurant. It tasted so good. The variety of veggies, dips (I got hummus) and dressing choices (mine was the “house” garlic dressing) were all but perfect.Totally reminded me of a Greek style Bibibop restaurant. And since I love Greek food so much, Agapé definite takes first prize in my book!Thank you for such a great first experience, and I can’t wait to return again sometime! And thank you also for the baklava treats you gave me at the end!!! I’ll share one with my husband, since he wasn’t able to come with us today.Highly recommended!“

“Today was my first time and it truly caught me by surprise!Went in around 1 o clock expecting a huge line due to it being lunch time but we were the first ones to order & everything was presented & displayed so easily to choose from.There definitely needs to be more of these spread around the city! 10/10 recommended“

“Hello,Dear Mezze,On 2/17/24 ordered Hummus and Mezze 3 choice sampler via UberE !!(In Uber feedback, I attempted to leave “2 thumbs up” for each item, however I hurried. If I hit thumb down, was accident, if I did!)This place has so many delicious , fresh flavors and have included fish, which was great, tasty, healthy choice!There was more food and sufficient leftovers for price compared to other places!Patrons also have options of spice levels!This is a new Mediterranean favorite!“

“We love this place. Food is always great, the crew takes great care of us, and the vibes are excellent. I usually get the gyro which is excellent, but this time I got the grouper gyro which was surprisingly also excellent! Keep in mind this is not a restaurant with servers, you walk up and order and they bring the food out to you. Not quite full service, but sometimes that's a little better than waiting for your server ? they do have a nice bar as well. And in the summer they crank open all the windows and it's like you're right out on State Street.“

“Came here for dinner on a weekday around 7:30pm and there were plenty of open tables. The menu was very extensive with a lot of Turkish and Mediterranean food options. Also, the portions were huge! You could share one main with two salads and be good. Overall great vibe, food, and the staff were very nice and professional.“

“Really cool place, it's right in the middle of the city so there is no parking. The place has a cool vibe, and a bar right when you walk in. Some of the aesthetic was kind of cheesy though, with the pillars and arches everywhere but there was a giant mural on one wall that was cool. The food was a little pricey, but boy was it delicious. We didn't try any of the expensive dinners, but we ordered some salad and the Greek spread combo that comes with four different spreads of your choice. Our waiter was very friendly and had a good attitude, he was almost more excited about the food than we were. Had a great experience would visit again.“

“This was my first time at Nazareth Restaurant. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma and I also got a side of hummus. Both were excellent! I was impressed with the menu, too. Nice variety of food and decent prices! Staff is very friendly. I love Middle Eastern food and there are very few of these restaurants in town especially ones that are reasonably priced, so I think this is a gem of a place!“

“My husband and I had our first date ever at Claudiana. And for 5 years now, we’ve never had less than excellent food and service. We celebrated our Valentine’s Day together last night and I just have to say how wonderful everything was. The Marsala and side of fettuccine - 10/10. The lasagna - 10/10. Andrew was an excellent server and very kind. Thank you all again for a wonderful dining experience!“

“Best Greek food I’ve had in years. Amazing service, the friendliness family owned restaurant ever. The family treated me so well. The food was out of this world, jumbo spicy gyro almost put me into a coma. If you’re questioning coming here, stop questioning and go. Thank you to the “

“Is it the best Greek I've ever had? No, but they have a drive thru and serve you at fast food speeds. I review the quality of food based on the context of the restaurant/price point. As a fast food restaurant, Gyro City is really good. I often will stop in for a side of their tzatziki sauce to use at home when I make gyros. Their Greek fries are great and service has been overall good. When I first got my dog a couple of years ago, she went ballistic when I stopped in the drive thru. Broke out of her harness and was in my lap. The manager without being asked handed me a container with some chicken. My dog was angel the whole way home. I will say their baklava was a miss for me, but I'm picky about baklava.“

“Been rockin' with this joint since literally day one when they opened next door to campus. Day ONE. The folks who own/run it are incredibly warm and kind. Always kind service. The food is always fresh. Sad day when they shut down the campus location and went downtown only. I could walk three blocks when they had the campus location. However, lunch around noon-1230 gets PACKED now. But their employees work very fast, but attentively.I always get a make your own bowl. Loaded with power greens and nearly every veggie item they have. Always get the chicken kabob as my protein option. Their hummus and sauces/dressings are to die for.Prices are oddly low. Been going there for nearly seven years now and will happily continue. A genuine joy in serving folks, always fresh, always delicious, low prices and the place is always spotless clean.**Side note: I admire the dignity in which the manager and employees treat homeless folks who come in. Just a caveat. But they always treat them with warmth and respect whereas most others wouldnt.“

“The main entrees were great, fair pricing, but I do not recommend the dessert selection. They look fabulous, but taste awful- totally bland, and rubbery texture (we had 2 different cakes, and my friend had same complaint. The service was friendly, but not the most attentive, especially for a quiet night. Had to wait a significant time for the check and boxes. All in all, I'd still return for a regular meal.“

“Service is impeccable, food is out of this world, music adds the best atmosphere, bathrooms spotless!!!!Best hummus and lentil soup I have ever eaten.The minute you enter, you are greeted with a smile and the utmost of respect and the unmistakeable feeling that you are welcome and that they are happy to have you .We are visiting from Florida and we were happy this place was suggested to us by friends that live here.Vegetarian options: Vegan options also which are delicious“