13 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Salem

“Amazing food, great ambiance and service“

“Thanks so much for an excellent dinner! The pork with gorgonzola cream sauce was recommended by Madison and I'm so happy I followed her suggestion! Perfectly cooked pork with a rich but not to "blue" cream sauce. Plenty of food for dinner plus the leftovers which will be lunch this weekend! My vegetarian wife ordered the leek and mushroom ravioli and she was in heaven too. Lastly if you are a fan of German Hefeweisen beer, grab the Tucher, prob the best authentic Hefe I've ever had!“

“Absolutely incredible food and great chefs! There were 9 of us that all ordered different things and we all raved and wanted to share with each other, but our portions were all so filling. Wish we weren’t traveling because I’d want this place in my neighborhood!“

“Took my mother there for lunch on Mother’s Day. Everybody loved the food, both Jamaican and Mediterranean options. Had the escoveitch fish and it was excellent, I also tried some of the brown strew which was equally delicious. The owner was also incredibly friendly and told us the story of the restaurant, really fascinating and inspiring. Looking forward to coming back!“

“The food is always delicious and made fresh! The staff have always been kind, polite, and helpful. I have eaten in and gotten food to go and have never been disappointed. My partner and I always split our food (with an extra side of fries) and are always full and satisfied. It's one of our favorite spots in Salem!Especially during the busy tourist season, this is our go to spot! Very affordable for the amount of food you are getting and never have to wait long for our meals. Highly recommend“

“Absolutely great food and service.“

“I accidentally came across Falafel Mom’s location and owner this morning. It wasn’t opened yet and I asked her questions about the menu. Very helpful. I returned after shopping and ordered a falafel lamb wrap to go. While waiting for “made to order wrap” Falafel Mom gave me a spot of hot black Arabic tea. So thoughtful and good. The wrap was absolutely delicious!!! Ya gotta give this eatery a try!“

“I rarely leave reviews, but felt I needed to for our first experience at Ithaki. We dined yesterday, which was Greek Easter. It was also my birthday, so no cooking! lol Made a reservation for 4, but at the last minute, my 92 year old mother felt up to joining us - she hasn't been interested in going out much lately, so we spent the morning with her. We were thrilled, and decided to chance it, hoping they could add a fifth to our reservation. It was crazy busy, but the staff really worked hard to accommodate us, and did so in a very timely manner. We were most grateful. The decor is beautiful, the service was impeccable, and the food was superb, even on this very busy day. They even included red eggs! We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back soon.“

“We love going to Elia Taverna and bringing our family and friends there. The food is always fresh and delicious. It's a cozy spot that makes us feel as if we are back in Greece. It's nice to have an authentic Greek restaurant so close to home.“

“It was our first time in the place, from the moment you enter you feel the good vibes, our waiter Hernán was very friendly and clear when recommending the dishes, he was always attentive to the table, the food was delicious, recommended, you can start with chicharrón ceviche continue with main course pesto pasta with chicken and chicken picatta, and to complete your experience the incredible cocktails, the espresso martini and pistachio martini the best!!“

“The food was fantastic, and the service was great. They also had a great selection of specialty cocktails. They were busy when we got there for our reservation, and when our server arrived at our table, we were ready with our whole order, and he was able to quickly pivot and take the whole order and get our night going. Can't wait to go back.“

“My family and I really enjoyed our Friday night at the cozy and beautifully decorated Phinix Lounge! The dinner was delicious, the music performed by virtuoso musicians (Gray Gafarov on violin and guitar, Jameson Stewart on guitar) was wonderful, the staff was friendly, and the service was excellent.We were pleased to find this lounge where good food is paired with beautiful live music, and guests can comfortably socialize without having to shout over the loud mix of sounds.Thank you, Chef Misha, for hosting!“

“Food was absolutely delicious! Paul the owner is hands on with suggestions. If you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the North Shore. Paolo's is the real deal. You won't be disappointed, and the portions are generous to say the least.“