17 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Columbia

“Fantastic food and service. 10/10 recommend!“

“Today we Celebrated at Ambrosia Tavern This Sunday in honor of a graduate A Family Style Menu was predetermined for our Group and 👏🏽it 👏🏽was 👏🏽amazing It all came out right away which worked awesome 🤩 because your not waiting for each order to come out when your group orders individually (🤔think about it) Perfect amount of Food Everything came out Fresh and Hot We were servered Pear Salad Greek Salad Chicken and Waffles Skillet Potatoes Fruit Salmon over Salad If you’re looking for a wonderful place to enjoy with a small group or family I highly recommend going here The staff was very accommodating and our server was Ramon who was so very gracious and kind Took great care of us!!! Sometimes we rotate doing the same restaurant experiences This was truly different I was on the fence about the “family style of eating “ but…. It was Soooo awesome and made the dining more like home style plus it took the guess work out of everyone trying to figure out what to order Sorry not more pictures of food we Were passing them around so quickly lol because the presentation was top tier! Please don’t overlook having an event here Highly recommend going here ❤️ — eating brunch at Ambrosia Taverna.“

“ANGELA!!!! This woman goes above and beyond for the customers of this restaurant. Her bright and positive smile always has the most uplifting effect on my day and it makes me want to come back daily. She was quick and intentional with her work and helped me navigate my different allergies with ease. Everyone come see Angela at Cava Vista

Dietary restrictions: GLUTEN FREE!“

“Delicious catering today! Everything was piping hot and right on time. First time ordering, will definitely order again.“

“8-20-25 around 8:25pm these ladies were amazing!! Speedy service very friendly all smiles. It was a rush and these ladies held their composure! It was a great experience. The best experience I’ve had at this location hands down. I got a salad 🥗 bowl and pita chips and red pepper hummus. It was amazing. Thank you ladies ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Amazing service. Love the food!!“

“Great food and excellent service! I tried stuffed grape leaves and Chicken Chawarma. All was just great!“

“My favorite restaurant in town. Great consistent flavors, the most friendly helpful staff and large portions. Not to mention every single dish tastes good. Can't go wrong here.“

“Vegans, Vegetarians, and Plant- Based Foodies: THIS REVIEW IS FOR YOU! Are you craving something more healthy and whole? Are you tired of going out to eat with your meat eater friends but being reduced to some fries or a bland salad ? LOOK NO FURTHER! Cava has something for EVERYONE! The prices are reasonable and the dining area inside of the restaurant is clean and spacious. There are plenty of options for parking in the area. The employee who helped me may have been named Kayla. She had such a sweet energy and was extremely helpful with helping me decide how to customize my grain bowl. Many of the dressings and dips are vegan and the hummus is to die for! She even let me try a few samples of the dressings to help me decide. Cava has vegan options to substitute in the place of meat like falafel and roasted veggies. Their drinks are healthy and refreshing. When I took the first bite of my food , I started doing a happy dance. When all of the flavors come together, it sends your tastebuds on an awesome ride ! It was exactly what I needed: delicious and filling. Check out Cava and bring your friends and family with you! You won't be disappointed!“

“10/10 would recommend this place to everyone! I tried several dishes on their menu while I was visiting Columbia. Their dishes, from the pizza’s to the the desserts, tasted fresh and delicious. The staff were incredibly nice!“

“This is our favorite place to eat in Columbia! The Damascus Chicken or Lamb is amazing. Everything here is amazing actually. Plus the restaurant is really clean. We love it.“

“The pimento in the Mediterranean salad was so fresh & deliciously sweet (as well as the entire salad) and my husband's fish sandwich made me want another bite! The one dish I miss is the pimento cheese & chicken salad...hopefully it'll reappear. Your pita chips are the best!“

“Delicious food and awesome atmosphere!“

“Food is wonderful and made when you get there. Prices are reasonable.“

“The food was good, the service was excellent, and prices were fair. This place is open for breakfast and lunch. There were vegetarian options. I had a grilled portobello sandwich with coleslaw and a slice of pecan pie for dessert.“

“I cannot say enough nice things about Peter and the staff and food and service at Arabesque! I have always enjoyed dining there and last night was an exceptional experience. We arrived for a late dinner only to discover that the kitchen had already closed, but Peter personally prepared anything he could that did not involve the grill for us and it was absolutely delicious. We had been turned away from a neighboring establishment for the same reason. But Peter went above and beyond to accommodate us! The bartender was very friendly and accommodating as well. Sadly, this is not the norm in a lot of restaurants these days. We will continue to support and promote this fabulous restaurant.“

“Amazing service. Love the food!!“