21 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Alexandria

“Just ate there last nite b4 a show at Birchmere (their food not so great!). WONDERFUL, AUTHENIC Greek fare. I had the lamb/beef gyro and gal had falafal (sic?). Both delicious, highly recommend it!“

“Excellent customer service, breathtaking view of the Potomac River. Extensive variety on the menu. I highly recommend all items on the menu, and prompt turnaround time after placing an order.“

“Awesome salads“

“Fresh natural decor, open layout and engaging music. The small pita included perfectly spiced protein and fresh veggies with a wide array of veggy sauces and dressings. Great taste and value.“

“Superb dining restaurant!“

“Can’t believe I didn’t try this place sooner! Calamari tasted a lot better than it smelled (and in fairness it could’ve been the marinara I smelled). But idc, was super delicious. And the bartender and owner were super friendly.“

“The food is amazing! The Pita House is one of my favorite restaurants in Old Town! I have never been disappointed.“

“My server Myles was awesome! Great personality and was happy to serve me offering very tasty options to add to my salad. I often come to Cava for lunch and have to say this was my best experience! Hope Myles is one of your managers and trains other employees since he’s a great role model to follow!“

“I was welcomed by Lady Erika and coupled with a Perfect Steak & Cheese pita today. WOW, what a superb delight. I highly recommend their cuisine and customer service. Great place to dine, but with it being so cold today, I dashed home to savor their pita. Talk about being good; I could not stop til it was all gone! Oops, let's keep that just between us (smile).“

“Vasos is consistently one of our go-to dinner spots in Old Town Alexandria. The food is excellent, service is friendly and efficient and it is reasonably priced. Our favorites include the Filet of Flounder, Vasos Shrimp, Chicken Parmigiana and the Penne alla Vodka. We have also enjoyed all the appetizers.“

“The spice blends here do not play around. The Jerk Chicken platter is an absolute standout—juicy, smoky, and packed with serious heat that meshes surprisingly well with classic Mediterranean white and red sauces. Even the simple yellow basmati rice is loaded with flavor.
Portions are Enormous. The platters come heaped with rice, a massive pile of protein, and a crisp Mediterranean salad blend. Order a side of warm pita, and you easily have two full meals packed into one tray.
Lightning-fast output whether you're grabbing a late-night bite or ordering takeout delivery. The food stays burning hot in the container, and the sauces come generously on the side so nothing gets soggy.
Straightforward, high-turnover casual spot. It’s clean and efficient, but heavily geared toward quick pick-ups and delivery rather than an extended sit-down experience.

A total hidden gem in Alexandria. Get the Mixed Chicken & Lamb or the Jerk Chicken Platter, ask for extra white sauce, and try the avocado fries if you want a killer side.“

“they have more add ons. great strawberry citrus.“

“Been coming here for many years—great food and polite and helpful staff!“

“Astounding menu paired with excellent and reasonably priced wine. I'd suggest picking a bottle for the table, sharing each others' dishes, and experiencing the best atmosphere you'll find in the states. ask for Yanni!“

“Without a doubt, the best shawarma in the DMV area! The flavor is incredibly authentic, with that true Lebanese taste that's hard to find. Every bite is packed with flavor and made to perfection.

And don't even get me started on the chicken liver sandwich. OMG, it's absolutely amazing! If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out.

What makes the experience even better is the owner. He's always so polite, welcoming, and genuinely cares about his customers. Great food, great service, and great people. Highly highly highly highly highly recommended!“

“The best hummus ever. You can also buy it locally at Whole Foods and Safeway. Wide menu of salads, spits sandwiches, soups (!), and pizza. Outdoor seating but makes great picnic or carry-out. I especially love the turkey Veggie Hummus pita sandwich. It’s so good!“

“I wish 4.5 was an option, I would give it that rating. I just moved to the Landmark / west end Alex neighborhood so I'm trying out all the local places. I had the Sunday special which was hamburger steak and onions. I thought it was really good, the grilled onions added really nice flavor. I had it with rice which was a nice combination and a side salad. The Italian dressing was really delicious and the salad was fresh. My bf got a gyro and shoestring fries. He said the fries were really excellent and the gyro was okay. I liked that the menu had a few items typical of a Greek diner such as tuna salad plate and chef salad. They had a nice looking full bar with a few TVs and the dining area was nicely kept. Not overly fancy but nice. They had a breakfast menu but it's not served all day. We will definitely be going back to try a few other things like chicken parm or spaghetti and meatballs. I will def get the hamburger steak again. Total price for both meals plus one soda and one iced tea was $41 before the tip.“

“Staff so friendly, very homey, delicious hummus, my family preferred lamb and salmon, both delicious, I wasn’t thrilled with the scallops they paid for our dessert in honor of my birthday! Definitely worth coming back!“

“Delicious Greek food! Really good dips and toppings to add on bowls, best tzatziki and hummus I have had. The chicken is very tasty. Great variety of Greek desserts. Perfect location with parking and close to metro. Good food / good price. Nice and welcoming staff. 😀“

“Great place to eat. The specials are excellent. The service is superb ask for Umut he will take care of you“

“The food was delicious!! It was a great , more than enough to eat Very friendly place!!!awesome staff Highly recommend!!!“