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!“

“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“

“Not kidding. Our table of 4 ordered nearly everything in the menu. Each bite was delicious, balanced, nuanced, worldly, fresh, and inventive. We ordered a second dish of the carrots, and also the cukes. Dessert was outstanding. Interesting wines, including a chilled Croatian wine that paired well with every dish. Definitely returning. Soon! ❤️“

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

“Great food! Great service!“

“Delicious food. Friendly people.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I've been in Philly 16 years, and eaten at every major fine dining restaurant in the city, many more than once. Amada, Zahav, Budakkan, Vernick Fish, you name it. Every Stephen Starr. Every Michael Solmonov. Every Jose Garces. This is the best meal I have ever eaten in my life. The carrots, the beets, the mushroom taglioli, the tuna tartar, the beef carpaccio tartlet, the duck, the liver mousse, the steak...I could go on. Every single bite was either perfect or nearly so. Both of my daughters and my wife said the same. We talked about our top dining experiences in Tokyo, Paris, St. Petersburg, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Miami, Chicago, there have been so many, many good meals in our life. We just found one of the greatest. Thank you Emmett. We look forward to our next visit (once you fix the ramp). -Stephen“

“Your food is delicious and your service excellent. Thank you so much for sharing this food with the public. It is not easy to have a restaurant. Zorbas tavern is a must try place.“

“It’s very tasty there, we always order from them when going to center city, definitely recommend!!“

“Obsessed is an understatement. The food , atmosphere and service is exceptional. We’re huge on atmosphere of a restaurant and every time we’ve been here the service is beyond expectation. On top of that the food is so fresh and delicious. The owners have curated such a welcoming, unique, fulfilling space. This is now a staple spot for date night and it speaks volumes for us as foodies. Highly recommend!!“

“The food here is amazing, but honestly, the owner is the reason this place deserves more then 5 stars.

Every time I come in, he treats me with such genuine kindness and respect that I never feel like just another customer. Always smiling, always generous, always giving a little more than expected. You can tell he puts his heart into both his food and the way he treats people.

And the smoothies are incredible — thick, rich, made with frozen fruit and actually full of flavor. Easily some of the best I’ve ever had.

Some people just have a good heart, and you notice it in the little things. This guy is one of them. I genuinely hope this place gets all the success it deserves.

Absolute legend. 5 stars without a second thought.“

“Amazing pastries and coffee! Came in for a quick bfast and enjoyed lots of new flavors.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Delicious food, beautiful scenery, very friendly staff.“

“Everyone loved every bite! One of my favorite brunch places in and around the city. Awesome food, and attentive service! #lEtsreAlesTate“

“Amazing place, delicious food, fun atmosphere and reasonable prices“

“Only 1 item on the menu- $20, cash only.
And it is the best $20 you can spend on a food truck in Philadelphia. In a portion easily feeding 2 people, this falafel truck is worth every bit of praise and acclaim it gets.
Gus is one of the kindest people you will meet, and he is constantly mixing up his dish to surprise you with a combination of chicken, falafel, pasta, veggies and fruit that will make you ask how in the world anyone could make such a combination work so effortlessly.
10/10“

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

“Fresh, Authentic and lots of options! Try any of the seafood options.Big variety. I enjoyed the Grilled Octopus and a seafood medley of shrimp, scallops, and calamari,mmm... Very cozy atmosphere. BYOB. Attentive service. Lots of parking on side street. Great value“

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

“Very nice and clean cafe. Fantastic food and great price. Highly recommend“

“I grew up on homemade Middle Eastern food made daily by my parents, so I’m very picky when it comes to authenticity. I’ve tried a few places that just didn’t hit the mark—but AL SHAM in Chalfont is a straight 10/10!! They serve real Arabic bread (pita)—not tortillas disguised as pita like you find at other places—and their homemade Lebanese toum (garlic aioli) is the real deal. One bite of their falafel wrap instantly transported me to a boardwalk in Lebanon, overlooking the Mediterranean—complete with fresh bread, Lebanese pickles, and those perfect pickled turnips. The meat is 100% Halal and you can taste the quality. Flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. **This is the kind of spot you want to support. We’ll be back again and again—do yourself a favor and try them ASAP**“

“delicious samosas and beryani“

“Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, friendly staff I highly recommend it.“

“Red lentils, lamb, and pomegranate lassi were great. Looking forward to going back!“

“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.“

“Not sure if this place is a hidden gem since I am an out of towner and was just visiting my buddy who was in town staying at the affiliate hotel.

The decor and ambiance is very awesome. Out waitress, Laural, she was awesome, she not only waited on us but she also spoke to our group exchanging tales of our past lives.

I ordered the following:

anna breakfast 22
two eggs, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh chickpeas, le puy lentils, maquis herb sausage, semolina toast

semolina pancakes 22
huckleberry balsamic jam, pine nut streusel,
whipped honey

The Anna breakfast, I had the option to order poached eggs and that made me pretty excited. Never had lentils for breakfast, but it was a nice hearty touch. The sausage was a nice touch too. Also, thank you for the tangerine, it made a nice snack after the meal.

My best friend and I split the pancakes. They were delicious. However, it came with a light green sauce that was far from sweet and an acquired taste. We tasted it, but it was left unfinished.

I can’t wait to take my wife here. I would also love to stay at the hotel.“

“5 stars hands down….for the options, freshness, cleanliness, price (2 lunches worth…for me, anyway), service, friendliness, atmosphere. If I could give it a 10, I would!“

“Such a big fan of this place. One of the best chicken shawarma sandwiches I've ever had. The shawarma platter was delicious as well, and I've tried all of their desserts and they are all delicious. Everything is cooked to perfection, and so flavorful.“

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

“New local halal food spot located on Cottman Ave near Castor Ave by the Sunoco gas station. Reasonably priced fresh food platters with a variety of tasty choices to choose from some as low as $5! $5 is a great price for those on a budget. I got the Mac and cheese/ fried chicken combo and the sauce it comes with is so yummy! It was pretty good. Also got the fish over rice with the garlic sauce it comes with a small salad as well. Fish was lightly breaded and cooked well. I will visit this spot again for sure to try out the other menu items!“

“I was starving and I called one of my cuisines and I asked him about a nearby place that makes falafel sandwiches and he highly recommend Prince of Pizza.
I stopped by and ordered a falafel sandwich and I had a slice of pizza till my sandwich ready, it was amazing both the sandwiches and the pizza
Highly recommended“

“Wow, I had tried the jerk chicken over white rice with a side of mac and cheese and yams with an additional side of cabbage and my oh my from the first bite in the car to the excitement on the way home ! It smelled amazing and tasted even better! Everything was cooked perfectly, seasoned spot on.. loved the environment as well very friendly people! Will be back for sure 100/10“

“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!“

“As wonderful as I remember. A true cc gem. Get the tiramisu“

“As someone who used to be a head chef at a shawarma restaurant, I know what great shawarma should taste like. This place honestly exceeded my expectations. The meat is flavorful and cooked perfectly, the ingredients are fresh, and every bite is balanced and delicious. The kitchen is super clean you can literally see it through the window, and the place has a very cool vibe. The service is top-notch, and the shawarma is on another level. Juicy meat, fresh toppings—everything tastes genuinely fresh and full of flavor. Highly recommended. I’ll definitely be back.“

“Excellent chicken shnitzel wraps!“

“We've lived in the neighborhood for 4 years and have not tried this gem until last week, what a shame! I did not expect the unique design, nice service, and delicious food. I had the moussaka, my wife had the lamb chops, and our young kids split the chicken kebab with rice. Also, the bar looks fun to have a drink at. Will definitely be back.“

“Inventive, incredibly delicious cuisine. Can’t wait to go back and try more.“

“Outstanding dining experience - cozy setting and elegant ambiance. The menu is eclectic and full of creative, gourmet dishes. I highly recommend the lamb, swordfish, and Wagyu—they were all cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The cauliflower appetizer was also delicious, with just the right amount of spice to give it a nice kick. Everything was beautifully presented, and the quality of the food was exceptional. I'll definitely be back!“

“Very great authentic Tunisian food.“

“a very authentic delicious food,and a great generous team,I highly recommend it“

“Tonighy was my first time dining at Masal Cafe and it exceeded my expectations! The restaurant is beautifully and tastefully decorated; the food and drinks were superb; and the service was impeccable! I highly recommend it and look forward to going again very soon.“

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

“Very good beef shawarma and hummus. Hot sauce was more like a salsa and was a nice treat. Love the melt-in-your-mouth bread which I've never had before; so good I ate it by itself in about 10 seconds. Things that could use improvement are the salad which was a little too tart and the baba ganoush which had some hard pieces. Overall a good experience.“