50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Herndon

“recently i attended a wedding that was catered by Anatolian bistro. the food was wonderful! very traditional Turkish options. highly recommend for dining or catering. thank you - dj Theo“

“Tasty chicken kabob salad...planning to lose weight not taste of food....“

“Delicious food and ample drink selection!! Awesome local spot! Look forward to many return trips!“

“Delicious food and ample drink selection!! Awesome local spot! Look forward to many return trips!“

“To start, I had the Chicken Kabob w/Kabuli Rice. As well as a few sides: Cauliflower chickpeas,Kadoo Borani (pumpkin) which is my favorite. But the star of the show was their Shalgham which is their stewed turnips. Every bite was so flavorful and delicious and I usually do pickup but their inside is also well decorated and cozy. The staff were also very friendly and they always put in Nan bread in my order which I always appreciate.“

“Best delicious juicy bbq in the area with the right spices! Rice is cooked to perfect taste, the piece of butter they always add on top can easily be scooped out according to preference! The assorted salads are a great addition and very tasty. The humus is better than that made in Lebanese restaurant. I recommend everyone in the area to try it 👍🏼“

“Delicious food! We got two different wraps with the mixed meat. Full of flavor. And OMG the fries were perfect! We both tried the strawberry basil cocktail. Great balance of sweetness and very refreshing. The service was great and we enjoyed talking to the employees. Great atmosphere. We sat on the patio. And the decor is fun with the records and Virginia artists and famous people all around.“

“Great food, large portion, cheap eats, great service“

“Very nice place to eat. Quick service. Delicious .“

“10/10… I manage Sterling Smoke right next to them and this is absolutely our FAVORITE local spot for lunch and dinner. Shawarma is amazing and we love the new additions as well!!! Will be back, often 😂“

“After a hard day of work, I went to treat myself to eating Cava - Lee Hwy, I like it because the food is fresh and delicious. When I arrived, I was delighted to see the smiling and friendly staff, but I especially want to thank Diosesis for always giving all customers such a pleasant, smiling and very respectful welcome. Thank you very much for the excellent work you do.“

“Receiving a BCI of 87, the
Village Grill delivers reliable Mediterranean comfort food with plenty of halal and vegetarian choices, a solid kids’ menu, and approachable prices. It’s not fine dining, but as a neighborhood staple it checks all the boxes: good food, friendly service, and inclusivity.

The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with indoor seating that feels cozy and an outdoor patio perfect for people-watching in Great Falls. Accessibility is wheelchair-friendly, parking right out front, and gender-neutral restrooms.

The menu covers a lot of ground. Halal meats dominate the kebabs and gyros (~31% of all entrées), vegetarian plates are well represented (~16%), and several items can be adapted gluten-free, though there are no codes like GF or V listed—you’ll need to ask the staff. Kids get their own menu (~11% of offerings) with smaller portions like chicken tenders, gyro wraps, and pita pizza.

Service is consistently friendly and efficient, whether dining in or picking up takeout. Prices run $10–20 per entrée, which is excellent value for the quality and portion sizes.

Best picks: gyros, kebab platters, falafel wrap, and baklava for dessert.

The Brodbeck Confidence Index (BCI 2.0) measures consistency across food, service, atmosphere, accessibility, and value, and translates that into a simple probability: an 87% likelihood that a guest will enjoy an above-average experience.“

“Is the best Mexican food i ever tried. I used to eat from cava 3 or 2 time a week. I dont like to Cook sometimes so cava the first choice come to my mind and in the same time its healthy and they have multiple things to chose to eat. I recommend the place if u didnt tried it u have something wrong in ur life :D�� one more thing after u put all your toping end it with Lemon tahini dressing yummy yummy no regretting“

“OVERALL: Attention to detail made for a flawless service experience, paired with well chosen wines and delicious food.

FOOD 9.5/10 : Everything here is small plates. Well, not EVERYTHING, but mostly, get small plates with the expectation of sharing. Our server Gabriella made this clear at the beginning, and it was easy to add more food. The things that were suggested were delightful.

SERVICE: 12/10 Without flaw. The restaurant really is a tightly run ship. Dishes we were done with were taken by seemingly any staff member with free hands, and never lingered on the table. The ... Maitre d? Manager? Madea especially did everything she could to make a Wednesday night date night special, especially by sharing her expertise and showcasing outstanding judgment when it came to picking the perfect wine. She was clearly a busy woman, but at no moment did we feel like an inconvenience.

VIBE: 9/10 I would prefer to dress up for a place like this, but I saw plenty of people in street clothes. It was a casual enough vibe that everyone seemed welcome despite their attire. The decorations were tasteful. Seating was comfortable. This was not the sort of place insistent on flipping tables ASAP. The lighting was a little dim for anyone who needs reading glasses. Toilet paper was above average quality for a restaurant, but not lavish.

WINE LIST: well organized, easy to read, but tailored towards those who are already knowledgeable. I saw several wines I had never heard of, but since there was knowledgeable staff on hand to help guide one to a wine (that blew our socks off and make us question whether every wine we've ever previously had was a waste of taste buds) we weren't intimidated. The wine glasses were nice.

COST: a well padded dinner for two was ~$280. It was worth it. We will be back.“

“I love this food, it’s so delicious and the service is wonderful.. I can eat here everyday.“

“Reasonably priced drinks and karaoke was fun!“

“Great service, super fresh and tasty - I'm becoming addicted!“

“Me encanta cava!! Lidia es muy servicial y amable“

“Excellent food. My whole family loved it. Will return again.“

“I’ve been getting kofta, kebab, makdoos, kibbeh, and other items from Beirut Butcher for 10 years. It’s still my favorite place to get authentic, handmade food in the DMV area.
The staff are always kind and helpful.
Highly recommended! 😊“

“I am mad I did not try this earlier. I will be back. I got the Greek feast.
Pork and chicken skewers moist and tender. Gyro was amazing. The fries, I love what you did with the crunch on the outside. Rice is salted nicely. Small grain though... I mean that is nitpicking. I will be back 100%
It took like 20 minutes to prepare, so call in if you are in a rush. The taste and quality is worth it.“

“Absolutely my favorite lunch spot in Fairfax. I’ve been eating here for 5 years now and the place is like home.. friendly and loving staff with the Absolute most delicious kabobs (IMO).. The only downside here is I live in faqr co.“

“I really enjoyed this hookah lounge. The atmosphere was cozy, the hookah was great, and the service was very friendly.
A special thank you to the waitress who speaks Russian, she was very kind and made our visit even more comfortable. I really appreciate her service! 🩷“

“This Cava Sterling restaurant is incredible. The food is very tasty good and the service is top notch. The guy that runs this place is friendly and his team makes delicious food. They are also generous with portions. I highly recommend this Cava!“

“Great little Greek restaurant tucked away in a mini strip mall.
Food was great and the owner was such a nice guy. Very attentive and made sure we enjoyed our dining experience there. I highly recommend this restaurant for authentic Greek food.“

“We celebrated our friend’s birthday Makani, delicious food, nice ambiance but they have less staff which is why we had to wait a lot. The staff are very friendly and helpful, we all enjoyed ?“

“Excellent food. First time there. The two girls working were super nice and were very knowledgeable in what some of the items were and gave solid recommendations Thank you!“

“excellent fooood. just tried it. very gooooooooooood!!!“

“Good and Fresh!!! When you have goals! I am pleased with the fresh salad veggies shrimp and chicken. Great to be able to eat out and stay to my eating plan. 😋 I will be back!!“

“The best Mediterranean food I’ve ever eaten in my life!! The portions are so big and everything is homemade!“

“Great food, great service, very clean. I found my new favorite place in Reston.“

“I’ve been to a couple of Afghan Kabob restaurants but this one was truly really great and tasty. The food was delicious and the customer service was the best. I highly recommend trying out Fairfax Kabob!“

“Meal was delicious and service was pleasant. They were nice enough to give our kids a complimentary drink. The littles enjoyed the beef kabob and rice. The included Chana (chickpeas) with naan was equally delicious. The ground chicken kabob was spicy and flavorful.“

“I had a great experience coming here, Vivian was super helpful and patient with me as I was picking my topping. Would go again!!“

“I’ve been coming to this location pretty much every weekend for the last 3 years and realized I’ve never actually left a review! They have another location that is bigger than this one, but honestly, this one is the better spot for food, service, and the overall vibe. I actually live closer to the Falls Church location but still make the drive here because the staff are always super friendly and the experience is consistently good. On Fridays and Saturday, it can get a little busy a hectic but the wait usually isn’t too bad, maybe around like 10–15 minutes. My order has always come out right and the food tastes fresh and delicious every time I’ve been here.

The place itself is clean, condiments are always stocked, and there’s a really nice mural on the wall that gives it a cozy feel. Nice music playing most of the time I come and seating is a little tight but it’s comfortable. Every time I come in,I’m greeted right away and the staff have been the same since I first started coming so they know what they’re doing. If there ever is an issue, they’re quick to fix it. If you have any allergies or food restrictions, they are pretty accommodating to requests so that is something to consider.
Overall, this has been one of my go-to spots for Greek food for years! Consistently good food, good prices, and really great service.“

“excellent food excellent review excellent service excellent atmosphere 100% coming back here again food was extremely lovely and that salad was bomb with That white sauce everything in the world can be better. You got out of a break up just get that white sauce all over your mouth dreams will become“

“Awesome Place and Environment!! Great Staff, Service and Really Good Food 🔥 Highly Recommend 🥵💰“

“Very cool setup, interesting to experience. Awesome food, drinks, and staff!“

“First time recently at Ivy and I must say, what an experience. Food and ambiance were excellent, staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Amanda made excellent recommendations for cocktails and really brought the entire experience together. Will definitely be returning with my lady to see Amanda again. Thank you. Five stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“Excellent food and wonderful customer service! Keep up the good work!“

“I really miss the Lamb Falafel it was my favorite protein. I like that the food is always fresh. I Don’t come as often because the Lamb Falafel is not available any longer. I still come once in a while because Leticia is alway very welcoming and friendly. Keep up the good work!!!“

“I love their chicken shawarma wraps. It's big and a normal price. My mom loves all their sandwiches/wraps and their chickpea salad. Their pastries are good too. I often get their Belgian chocolate brownie. We will continue to get food from here.
This is a takeout place. There is no space to eat in store.“

“Best all you can eat during Ramadan! Authentic Syrian and Lebanese food for the serious foodie! Best kibbe! Well worth my taste buds!“

“Good selection of manaeesh/flat breads and pies!“

“Great food!! very friendly!!!“

“I visited Mezeh at Fair Oaks Mall today and had a fantastic experience. The chicken kebab bowl was fresh, delicious, and perfectly put together, but what really stood out was the service. Johana was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made sure everything was handled perfectly.Great customer service—I’ll definitely be back. Thank you, Johana!“

“This is by far our favorite kabob place! The meat is always cooked to perfection, the hummus is my absolute favorite it’s smooth and delicious. They also have a an outstanding catering service, always on time and the food is loved at every event I have! They have the best customer service and really go above and beyond for their customers!“

“Mezeh in Gaithersburg, Maryland is wonderful. Generous portions, the greatest variety of superb vegetable toppings, and the best falafel. Manager Mayra and employees are friendly, helpful, efficient.“

“Moby Dick is one of my go-to spots for quick and reliable Persian food. The food is always consistent. The portions are generous for the price, and service is impressively fast. Whether I’m grabbing something on the go or sitting down for a quick meal, they always have everything I’m craving. A solid local favorite!“

“Been eating Moby dick for over 20 years now. They've managed to preserve the quality in everything except the pita. This bread is obviously now shipped in from a factory and not made fresh. I understand that y'all are expanding rapidly but I would ask that you bring back the fresh baked pita cuz this dry cardboard is tanking my experience“