50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Elkins Park

“We love the expanding options here . . . from amazing turkey specials ("How many napkins?" they ask before building!) to chicken parm sandwiches and the recent addition of a hot food bar (OMG the chicken marsala!), CreekSide has become a weekly go-to spot for us!“

“Outstanding! We picked BKG based on the reviews and I must say they are right. The food and service is amazing.

We all chose to be adventurous and go with the specials recommended by our waiter Fathi. That gentleman exudes charisma and is the embodiment of good service. We loved everything we were served even though they were all exotic dishes, which can be a gamble.

FYI. There are no alcoholic drinks and you cannot BYOB. We were disappointed about that at first because we like to enjoy a couple of drinks with a nice meal but that was soon forgotten. We travel a good bit and have enjoyed nice meals in many countries. This one ranks high on our list. Bon Kif Grill is a do not miss.“

“We came across this place while we were in Philly last month,July. We were looking for a place to dine. It was our first time with Mediterranean cuisine. Positive ambience as soon as we walk in, our server ‘s name ELIF ( hope i remember it right)guided as through with menu selection and showed the best costumer service . I appreciated the complimentary bread and the hummus while waiting for the entree.I love the taste of it as freshly baked from the oven. Food portions are just right. The price is also decent. We concluded with a Turkey tea…it amazingly taste good. Will definitely visit this place again….to Elif,thank you very much.“

“As a travel agent, food is important to me. I not only book for my clients, but I also make restaurant recommendations and WOW!!!!!! This place is it 😍😍😍 I took many photos last night of the food, the atmosphere felt as though I was not in Philadelphia, but far away on a perfect vacation dining at an amazing restaurant. I'm going to post my photos on my business page, people, if you want Greek food, THIS IS YOUR PLACE ☺️ Thank you for a wonderful hospitality and an amazing time my fiance and I will never forget.“

“The food was wonderful as the service was fast. I couldn’t believe the check. Extremely reasonable for all you get. I’d definitely recommend Kanella to anyone“

“I would recommend giving this restaurant a visit, it’s a really organized and clean spot, the food quality is out of this world!! You can taste the freshness in every bite, the staff is super friendly and respectful and attentive! They made my wife and me feel very welcomed and they helped us have a great experience! And like I said give this restaurant a visit, you won’t regret it!“

“Excellent friendly service and some truly remarkable food. Highly recommend.“

“Really cute and intimate place for a date. The food was incredible and the service was outstanding! It has became my favorite restaurant in Philadelphia!

Dietary restrictions: The kitchen was really nice about accommodating my dairy allergy!“

“Delicious food. Friendly people.“

“can't wait to go back hard to describe.. it was unique.. everything we ordered was so elevated.. 5 star service.. best dirty martini I ever had .. this restaurant is a winner.. get the cheese plate dessert“

“I came in this morning with my brother to get breakfast and decided to add a tiramisu to my order. The tiramisu was the best I’ve ever had! It was so delicious! The owners were so friendly & helpful!“

“An amazing meal from start to finish. Fortunately, I was with a group so we were able to order a number of things off the menu. Our favorites were the shaved artichokes, the malloreddus pasta, the pork belly, and the entrecote, but really everything was so tasty and delicious. The drinks were also great too, and we were able to grab after dinner drinks at Caletta, the cocktail bar next door.“

“Went there before a show at Keswick-
Friendly staff and professional
Food came pretty quick and all were tasty. We had the fish of the day, the tuna and the cotletta- all were delish- we also tried the Albanian desert with the pistachio/filo cheesecake- both were yum- the cheesecake isn’t like American cheesecakes, I liked it!
The place is clean.
It’s also BYOB- liquor store is right around the corner“

“Absolutely delicious food. Very flavorful. They make the best hummus I've ever eaten. Highly recommend“

“delicious samosas and beryani“

“Flavorful, delicious, enough food for two people, and healthy. Cash only, $20. No substitutions, no menu, no cutlery, no plastic bags, no water, no napkins, long wait in line, and just one food item to choose from--whatever he's cooking that day. It's the most amazing mediterranean street food you'll have in Philly.“

“Thank you to all tonight! We were celebrating the impending birth of our grandson with his other grandfather! Our children are 1st time parents!! Christina was perfection, knowledge and sweetness all at once! Everyone treated us great! Thank you Christine for all your help! Looking forward to returning w/ the new Mommy & Daddy! Thank you all again. 3 excited grandparents!“

“Our dinner at Emmett was excellent! Highly recommend the Tasting Menu, you won’t be disappointed!! Don’t skip dessert, the warm date cake is the perfect way to wrap up this delicious dinner!“

“Being Armenian my expectations were high. Apricot Stone far exceeded what I was expecting. Service (Ani) was excellent and all of the help was very friendly. I highly recommend it.“

“our daughter-in- law planned a wedding in a month. Maggie was terrific to work with for husband and I with a million questions regarding byob setup. the food was unbelievable as was the entire waitstaff. Cozy atmosphere, too!“

“I hadn't been to Barbuzzo in about 8 years. We were headed to a show at The Met, so I made reservations for dinner. The staff, the food, the drinks, and the service were all on point. We'll definitely be back!“

“Stopped by the Food Truck Festival in Pottstown today. food is excellent , service is great and they were very friendly. Got the rice/ salad with chicken and spicy pineapple sauce. Amazing!“

“I came here with a large group and the food was amazing. Every dish was delicious. The service was great too. The atmosphere was very relaxing. I highly recommend this place.“

“We had an amazing time celebrating birthday at this restaurant. Everything from food to ambience, chef and waiters, was outstanding. Highly recommend this place!“

“Bladi is the best restaurant with multicultural food service with a kindful team work.I ate with my best friend the owner of the place, Mr Ahmed traditional traditional food between Egypt and Sudan which was tasty and delicious.I strongly recommend you to try it time by time and enjoy it in this place.Thanks“

“My husband picked up 5 quarter j*** chicken with two sides today. The food smelled amazing when he walked in so I knew it was on when we broke our fast. And it was! Absolutely delicious!! Each and every container of food was so good! It tasted homemade and fresh. I told my husband I can’t wait to try the oxtail. I’m already thinking about the next order! Yummy“

“I ordered from UberEats and the driver delivered me the wrong order. I called her immediately because I also gave her cash for a tip. She answered and said that she would go back to pick it up. (I knew wasn’t going back.)

I finally called the restaurant and the manager told me that would deliver my food. (Reminder, I live in the Olney section of the city.)

I just would like to thank Al Sham for going over and beyond delivering my food. Alhamdulillah!“

“Best most authentic shawerma in the entire northeast. Must try!“

“Recently visited Al Dar, the ambience is very good reminds me of old middle eastern architecture. The food was amazing, the moutabbel dip, which is a blend of tahini and eggplant was just the right amount of creamy and smoky. The kebabs were tender and had amazing flavor. Will come again“

“The food was simply delicious. We had seen how well-reviewed this restaurant was and so we had high expectations coming here, yet we were still completely blown away by the quality of the food.

The shawarma had a perfectly flaky crust and the chicken was perfectly cooked.

The hospitality was also great. You can believe the hype. This place is a gem of Philadelphia.“

“Great atmosphere, friendly service and tasty food.“

“The staff is amazing, so friendly and welcoming. It was our first visit, and they were not rushing us to place our order. Expect to wait during peak time. BUT Worth the wait, coffee ☕️ so yummy!!“

“Delicious mix of Mediterranean and American food! The food is SO good! We’ve been here several times for good and drinks .“

“Zaffron Grill is one the best restaurants at the Shops at Liberty Place. I love their food, especially the Steak Kabob platter,“

“wonderful neighborhood restaurant with family friendly service and great food. has quickly become my favorite restaurant. byob“

“Stopped by the Food Truck Festival in Pottstown today. food is excellent , service is great and they were very friendly. Got the rice/ salad with chicken and spicy pineapple sauce. Amazing!“

“omg one of our Doctors treated us to lunch today ..so so good ..I will now go on my own ..food was delicious“

“Service with a smile however we ordered around 5pm when business was slow. Good for getting our order quickly but bad for the food (chicken on shawarma seemed dried out like there all day) Tabouli and veggies were good. Chicken and French fries were kinda dried out
I gave 4 stars to be nice but was actually around 3“

“We had a dinner around 6pm on a Friday. It was not too busy. Food is excellent. We tried samsa, manti, lag’man, plov, liver and kumbot. Every single dish was very tasty and freshly prepared. Great prices for the food. Will definitely come back. Keep up the good work.“

“comida buena y rapido mediterránean 2000“

“I was missing my partner, who is Turkish and lives in Turkey. So I went to Ramiz to reminisce of my times in Turkey with her. I arrived pretty early on a Saturday evening, so the restaurant had few people. I splurged on the Mixed Grill entree. Service was spectacular and the food was really good! (I can’t really publicly say better than my Turkish Partner’s cooking. ?)“

“I’ve ordered shawarma here several times, and it’s always delicious! The wrap is crispy and thin, the meat is juicy, the vegetables are fresh, and the sauce perfectly complements the flavor. The portions are always filling, and everything is prepared in time. Definitely coming back

This is not the first time I’ve had shawarma, it’s always very tasty! The pita bread is crispy and thin, the meat is juicy, the vegetables are fresh, and the sauce perfectly complements the taste. The portions are always filling and everything is prepared quickly. I'll definitely be back“

“Loved our brunch today. We stumbled on this place while visiting Philly. Was intrigued by all the Zagat stickers and went inside. Sampled the weekend brunch menu, Moroccan eggs, crab benedict, French toast and the spinach quiche. All dishes were delicious. But, since I had never had Moroccan eggs before, was very excited about trying that and so enjoyed the spice combo. Also really enjoyed the Moroccan tea. Lovely neighborhood bistro. Fabulous service and experience. Highly recommend.“

“The owner was so nice! We had the lamb gyro and chicken kabob and a mini sampler. All was delicious.“

“We visited Pera and it is great to know that the restaurant met expectations and was consistent with the excellent review in the PHiladelphia Inquirer.“

“Fast fresh delicious food, and I really sweet newly expanded dining area“

“If you are in a mood for a great barbecue experience look no further than al-baik. Everything was excellent the temperature of the meats, including lamb, beef kebab, chicken kebab lamb chops just a wonderful experience. If you’re in the neighborhood, you must try it.“

“Service is great, location is very nice, but their portion sizes seem small. I've ordered pick up at least 5 times now, the first time I felt pretty blown away by the portion and then it's been small since then. The bowls are not filled up all the way, I wouldn't even mind mostly rice and lettuce. Nothing like the images they have of their bowls online. The wraps could be more packed, and the sauces spread out better throughout. Otherwise, the food is all tasty and simple. I'll continue ordering from them since they're the closest option to me, but hope they are able to up their portion game soon. Maybe it's also just their online order portion sizes.“

“We didn’t get to eat at Zahav - but got the next big thing and ordered the Lamb Meal from gold belly with salatim. It was DELICIOUS!! Best lamb we have ever had, so delicious. Salads were yummy, hummus well done and could easily feed 6 adults. So. Much. Food. If you can’t make it to the restaurant- order the kit from Goldbelly and treat yourself!“

“The Falafels are hand made daily and the service is excellent. They’ll even run the order to you if time permits and if you are in a rush“