37 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Lakewood

“We went last night for our first time. Absolutely delicious. Fresh perfectly seasoned and very generous servings. Service was provided with a friendly smile. We will be regulars for sure. Go support this great local business. Your stomach will thank you!“

“So far, I’ve had the gyro, a falafel wrap, and grape leaves, all were soooo good! The friendly service just ‘ups’ my opinion, I know I’ll be back to try other eats!!“

“I order the pizzas and gyros which are always fresh and delicious. All the fresh prepped veggie toppings make the pizzas irresistable. Eating in is always a good relaxing experience with large private booths and ample entertainment on the TV screens. All this combined with great low prices and an always welcoming staff compel me to give it an overall 5-star rating in all categories.“

“First time visiting this restaurant for lunch on a Thursday afternoon. Megan, our waitress was absolutely wonderful with a smile and such great service and recommendations for things on the menu. My friend Stacey and I really enjoyed the entire experience. The food was very tasty and healthy portion of delicious fries with my Divine Smashburger . I will be talking about this place to others on the east side of Cleveland. Definitely worth the drive. Would love to get this restaurant in my publication, Shoreline Faith & Family which is family faith based to launch in the summer so that others can see what a great restaurant it is. Love promoting those that go above and beyond to keep them around for years to come!! Cheers to the team and the owner here for providing such a wonderful place to meet.“

“Best spinach pie in NEO. Truly exceptional; fresh and heavy with spinach. An exceptional value at $4. The zatar bread is also excellent. I’m grateful for the plant based options.“

“Good food and service! Thanks Adele!“

“Kataplnktiko mpravo George“

“Great service and food! Definitely recommend.“

“It was my first time visiting Shawarma Al Sham. I originally wanted to take photos of the place and the food inside, but I was in a hurry and ended up eating in my car instead.
Even with that, the food really impressed me.
Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and satisfying. You can tell they care about quality.
The staff were especially great - friendly, respectful, and welcoming. That kind of service makes a big difference.
I'll definitely come back next time with more time to enjoy the full experience.“

“They are the oldest and most authentic Mediterranean cuisine in Ohio which speaks for itself a staple of greater Cleveland. thank you for your services. great employees! great food great atmosphere where you can't get it anywhere else. over 38 years in the business!!!!“

“Great brunch and Middle-Eastern food. Awesome, friendly staff.“

“Wonderful food very tasty.“

“Delicious! will definitely be back‼️“

“First visit, absolutely a perfect visit, gentleman that prepared my meals was terrific, told me ingredients and suggested sauce , whole team was friendly and that quick I’m already thinking of when I’ll go back, I tried almost all the extras, all fresh tasty and filling and all at a fair price, please thank crew , what a great feeling, why didn’t I go sooner, time to catch up“

“Great food and a good variety on their menu. The atmosphere is unique and the people that work at the Westgate store are wonderful. Definitely going back there again!!“

“We absolutely love this restaurant. This was our first time trying Afghan food and it was amazing. The people there are very friendly and welcoming. We are looking for to going back!“

“Mezza is highly recommended. We’ve been going there for years. They have the best huge Gyros and now we’re into getting the soup. Chicken Paprikash is the best we’ve tasted. Service and owners are the best!“

“Bagley Grill has excellent food good prices friendly customers and most definitely friendly staff including the three owners I would most definitely recommend it to Everyone try it you’ll love it“

“Chef Brian and his entire staff Nakia , BJ, To-Shawn, Dante, Carlos, Gill and Benji were absolutely the most professional, hard working staff I have ever witnessed in the restaurant industry!! Our food was perfection! Class act all the way around ! 11/26/23“

“Best authentic food and great customer service“

“Also thankful of the ways a plan was made to minimize the damage for people. the patience was astounding. And also taught lesson and stuff along the way through conflict and issues. even tho they didn't have to. but don't expect them too. much love and prosperous was to Luxe. I understand why what happened. alot of it knowing everyone is ok. And not being mad at the situations that played.. Thank your staff for not feeling right but making right!!“

“Delicious food and Excellent service“

“We had the soup, Lamb Haneeth, the Chicken Zambian, and a side of Tandoor, as well as a Yemeni Tea. The lamb was very tender, chicken flavor was good, and the spice mixture with the rice and vegetables was very good! The tandoor was delicious and the dip it came with was spicy and fresh. Loved the Yemeni Tea and the soup.“

““This would be considered an excellent restaurant in Spain.” “The best tres leches cake I’ve ever had.” These are direct quotes from our Spanish exchange student. She was missing the foods from her home, and a true Spanish restaurant is hard to find. A friend said he heard about Sangria Y Tapas so we immediately changed our plans and headed to Westlake. She smiled the entire time we were there and spoke Spanish with the owner a mile a minute. She said it did her heart good and the food was truly Spanish. The service was spectacular! We will definitely be crossing over to the west side to visit this fabulous establishment again!“

“We took our son for his 18th birthday and they really made it special! The food was fantastic! Our server was impeccable and birthday message and puff pastries was the perfect touch! Thank you for such an amazing experience!“

“I’ve ordered from Sittoo’s for over 10 years and it’s always been fresh and consistent! Great sandwiches, baklava, and hummus.“

“I LOVE this family owned business in Ohio City! The young lady at the counter encouraged me to try their baba (because I really hate it everywhere else I’ve had it) and it was INCREDIBLE. Everything on this menu is fresh, flavorful and intentional - there’s no way to go wrong.“

“I always enjoy the variety of products and the attitude of the purveyors. I have been a Market lover for 50 years“

“The food is fantastic. Love the pita, grape leaves, falafel, etc., etc., etc. Always treated well, never felt disrespected, but then, unlike another commenter, I'm not a thin-skinned fry operator who has an unrealistic and umdeserved ego. Will be there in a couple of days to pick up the fixings for NYE dinner.“

“We had our intimate wedding ceremony and lunch at Gourmet Java Bistro 2 weeks ago. The place is very charming and the owner, Carlitta, is the nices, sweetest lady with mad cooking skills! She made our special day beautiful and really special!! ❤️“

“10/10 great aladdins
i called last night 930pm 3/31 and i spoke to a worker who directed me to a STELLAR manager. my power was out all night & she was very knowledgeable on my allergy (celiac disease). its very difficult to find safe eats for gluten allergy with cross contamination and risks of not knowing immediately if my body will be harmed by the food. i believe the restaurant closed at 10pm & this manager was awesome in accommodating me even so late at night and working with me on the phone for allergy requests because of door dash barriers. kudos to the chef, the worker who got her manager & definitely the manager herself!!! so thankful to have a full belly in such a crazy day. the manager even said the chef had cleaned off their cutting boards so it would for sure be safe for celiac cross contamination & the chef would just re-clean them after. thanks so much team!!!! great job!!!!“

“Falafel was top notch! 👌 Exquisite! 10/10 recommend! Our server was so kind and helpful and the atmosphere was beautiful and welcoming. Couscous tasted delicious, lamb was good, no complaints. All around great first experience. Will definitely be back. Thank you.“

“I’ve had breakfast at Claudette’s many times. The food was delicious and perfectly cooked to order. I highly recommend Claudette’s to everyone looking for good food, prompt service, and affordable prices.“

“I can now understand what all of the hype is about it. Believe it. Probably one of the best gyros I’ve ever had.“

“Our server was excellent. I would recommend increasing the lighting at the tables, to read the menu we had to use our phone . The good was good but prices are a bit much .“

“Spacious indoor & outdoor seating with an ample menu, plus daily food & drink specials that were nicely priced. The menu also included breakfast options during select times. I saw plenty of staff & received great service (Thank you, Calysta). The outdoor band patio created an enjoyable atmosphere.“

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