50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Glenside

“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“

“Fresh and delicious food! First time visiting and will be back very soon. Order anything Chargrilled on the menu and be happy!“

“Great local family-owned restaurant. We had a large party of 12. We were surprised they had no problem sitting us immediately.Standard, hearty diner food. Fresh, hot and good. It seemed like we had hardly finished ordering and the food started arriving. Extremely fast!Highly recommend this spot as a go-to for breakfast.And they were flexible, willing to serve anything on the menu at 8:30 AM. Who eats wings for breakfast? This guy!Eat here! You won’t regret it

Parking: Difficult intersection but parking on both sides of the diner.“

“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!“

“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!“

“We had my son and future daughter in law’s rehearsal dinner at the Newtown location tonight. It was fabulous!!! Everything was done so well and the food was delicious and never stopped coming!! The servers were so pleasant and attentive. I would highly recommend for any special event. You would not be disappointed!!“

“Love this place. The food is AMAZING!! 🤩“

“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.“

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

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I had an outstanding experience at a meticulously clean CAVA location. The food was exceptional—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. What truly stood out, though, was the exceptional service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure a smooth and pleasant visit, with special recognition for the manager on duty, Paul.

Paul demonstrated remarkable professionalism, attentiveness, and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. Whether it was overseeing operations or interacting with guests, his efforts to create a welcoming atmosphere did not go unnoticed. It’s refreshing to visit a place where both the quality of the food and the level of service are held to such high standards.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great meal with an equally excellent dining experience!

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly!“

“delicious samosas and beryani“

“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.“

“We recently decided to grab CAVA on our way home, and the first CAVA we went to we did not have a good experience so we decided to just walk out and drive to the nearest CAVA which was 20 minutes away and when we arrive to the other location, which was this location, they were getting ready to close the store, but the employees were very welcoming and kind and took our order right away and even gave a sample pita chips to our kids to try just in case if they didn’t like it and we just decided to let them know how great they are doing and how wonderful we felt once we felt the CAVA hospitality. We just appreciate the fact that they made us feel appreciated and valued. I knew they was tired because it was close to closing time but they still shared a smile with us. Jeniah and Devin really blessed us. Praying for an abundance of favor and blessings over them and the establishment!“

“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!“

“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“

“The healthiest and most delicious food! I buy my lunch there every day. Everything is always 100% fresh, packed with flavor/fresh herbs and beans and made from scratch. Tons of vegan options and the sweetest and most accommodating owners and staff!

Vegetarian options: Tons of great plant-based options!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“comida buena y rapido mediterránean 2000“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“My husband and I loved the food. He has some food intolerances, but could eat everything they. They knew their ingredients well, so he didn't need to be concerned. It's going to be our go-to restaurant when we're in that area.“

“So glad to find quality no-fuss Mediterranean food.
Ordering process similar to Chipotle but the ingredients feel more premium.
Enough options to customize your dish - great for vegetarians too.
Staff were helpful.
Very satisfied and will be returning for sure.“

“Excellent, kind, authentic Greek dining experience. The food was spectacular and very flavorful, and everyone was in good spirits. Great price for such delicious food“

“After hearing many good things we had them for dinner tonight. We each got a wrap: the “favalafel”, chicken schnitzel, and beef brisket, plus we got the spicy lamb hand pie and “bff” crispy potatoes to share. The favalafel was tasty although the person ordering it suggested they’ll add hummus next time for some extra binder. The schnitzel was also tasty although a bite or two was more on the spicy side than the rest due to a concentration of the spread there. The beef brisket was a real stand-out although a bit messy to eat because of the sauce. The spicy lamb had a nice crisp wrapper and was spicy as advertised. The crispy potatoes were fried to perfection and the zhoug-black garlic ketchup was a nice accompaniment. We will definitely be ordering from here again!“

“Went the other night for the first time for dinner. Service was excellent and friendly, and did a good job answering questions. We got an appetizer of the beets that was delicious. The short rib risotto was out of this world - tender, flavorful and absolutely delicious. The goat however was a big miss. Came out as a round rolled piece that seemed unfortunately overcooked and tough. I was expecting a braised goat closer to a braised short rib. The couple next to us had the same two dishes and I noticed they didn't enjoy the goat either. The creme brulee desert was also spectacular. The atmosphere gets 3 because on a cold night, and with the restaurant being as small and cramped as it is, anytime someone comes or goes there's freezing cold wind that blows in. I wish more restaurants here did what they do in NYC with the plastic vestibules in front of the doors to prevent that.“

“Just ordered lunch for me and a coworker and we went with the chicken shawarma pitas. The portions were huge and so delicious! We will definitely be ordering again soon! 🥙👍🏻👍🏻“

“Judah's is the best restaurant in Northeast Philly. The food is delicious! The staff is welcoming and the place is spotless. Do yourself a favor and check out this amazing restaurant.“

“I would give this place an infinite amount of stars if it were possible. When me and my friends lived around here, we loved hitting this Halal cart up on Friday nights. We even made the occasional pilgrimage there once we lived in separate places around Philly.Majit (and later Salman) always whipped up the freshest food, had a smile on their face, and were glad to talk with us. Salt of the earth.If you like Halal you owe it to yourself to get in front of the Fishtown Planet Fitness and order a lamb/falafel combo platter with your sauces of choice.“

“Great time, good food . Jountorage awesome“

“delicious! we tried a little of everything.“

“Great food! Wonderful customer service. Very attentive to my requests. Keep up the good work.“

“We ordered the Easter brunch catering deal that was posted on Facebook. It was a great selection of food with something for everyone. It fed 10 of us with leftovers. Very reasonably priced and delicious!!“

“Definitely will be coming back. I got the lamb gyro. It was packed with tender, fresh lamb and the spicy sauce was the perfect heat.“

“It was fun trying different kind of brewed beer on tap. You can choose 4 kinds of beer from the menu. I like light beer and enjoyed light lager and pilsner ❤️
Burger was so juicy and so tasteful. Also there's no sports blaring on TV so you can enjoy conversation. Pizza was so good including the dough so I ate all the crust. I'll definitely come back here often?“

“I had dinner at Arpeggio last night with a few girlfriends and we enjoyed our meal. We had good appetizers and pizza and enjoy being able to bring our own wine 🍷.“

“highly recommended. I visit them every time I'm in Philly. by far number 1 in the area in my opinion. I love their shawarma in their home made saj bread. keep up the good work 👏“

“Thank you Corleone Pizza for the beautiful planter. You have the BEST Pizza in Northeast Philly!!“