12 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Waterloo

“Big kudos to this location! I ordered food for 12 for an after-work meeting. I placed my order over the phone and they were careful to ask for details about the order. When I arrived to pick everything up later that day, everything was ready to go in neat boxes. The people who packed my order were careful not to cram too much into a single box, and even advised me to crack open the tray of fries as soon as I arrived, so they wouldn't get soggy. They were welcoming and friendly and thanked me multiple times for my order. They even helped me carry it out to my car! I was impressed.

The food itself was great as well. Everything got devoured, and the fries in particular were commended (good thing I cracked open the tray!)

I'd definitely have these guys cater another event.“

“Best place for doners. It’s a must when visiting the market.“

“Our whole family gathered on Saturday, 25 strong to celebrate our parents lives. Thank you Millie for great service and a big thank you to the kitchen, Andy and staff , for a fantastic meal. Kids loved the saganaki and the adults all raved about the Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich and of course the souvlaki. Been a regular here for a number of years and have enjoyed every meal. Thank you“

“Family favorite Shawarma place.
Tried many different place, kids always ask for Osmos. This location is has a ton of parking, great service, big portions and we love the Philly sauce. The music and vibe is young- kids love it !
Shout out to the Hijaba Girl for providing outstanding customer service“

“We dined here with kids on a Tuesday night, and the restaurant was full! There’s parking available behind the restaurant, which was convenient. We enjoyed the lively atmosphere and the warm, attentive service. The food was tasty overall. I gave 4 stars because the escargot was much smaller than I remember from dining elsewhere. At the end of our meal, we were given a survey card, which showed the management’s commitment to ensuring excellent service. - Xiang“

“😁This restaurant is fantastic. I had a gyro with fries. The gyro was quite tasty, and the fries blew my socks off - fresh cut, hot out of the fryer, cooked and seasoned to perfection. The owner was really friendly, and graciously provided some extra fries and samples of the lentil soup as well (which was also tasty!). I hope I can go back again soon!😁“

“This place has delicious shawarma and the mom and dad running the place seem to really care.
However, I dislike places where there is no menu. I want a clear price for every item I pick. They have TV screens with some items, but nothing if all you want is a wrap, which is odd and not to my liking. I got one price, but the Saj shawarma wrap was more expensive. Of course without a menu I have no way of knowing this.

So I ordered the Chicken Saj shawarma which was great, but what I ordered wasn't very creamy. But the chicken was delicious. I'm sure that if I had a menu then I could have ordered something exactly to my taste. My son had the Falafel plate which was delicious and as advertised.“

“I tried the Shawarma Pizza after it was recommended by several others. It was that good I ended up ordering three times in the one week. Staff are super friendly. Would highly recommend.“

“What an amazing day! We went to try something out of our comfort zone and we were not disappointed!! 110% loved this place and can not wait to take other family and friends to enjoy it there as well!!“

“As someone who has strong gluten intolerance, I love that so much of what they offer is gluten free. LOVE their pakoras, lentil/veggie soup and other offerings. Wonderful family with everything made in house. Great cookies too!

Vegetarian options: Love their options for delicious veggie stew and pakoras. Many other gluten-free options as well.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten“

“Best shawarma in town, great freshly baked pita/bread. A regular spot for us.“

“This place has a cult following among UW students and is a bit overhyped but it is still the best shawarma on campus. Lazeez on the sticks is very good. The place has a washroom, which is very convenient, although the cleanliness could be better.“