50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in New York

“Casual, friendly atmosphere,eclectic menu, looking forward to my next visit“

“Excellent food, each item special“

“Food was delicious! Fresh and unique! Loved it all!“

“We've been to Casa Limone many times, usually for lunch. The Executive Lunch on weekdays is our choice every time. The portion is just right and the salmon crudo and soup are always great choices. My wife and I split dessert and the gianduja is wonderful. Service at Casa Limone is always terrific from bussers to servers. Casa Limone is our go-to whenever we look for lunch in midtown.“

“Very interesting and delicious food. Nice wine list. Highly reccomended it“

“Sooo delicious!!! Wonderful staff. Great owners!!“

“Excellent food and awesome service. Great place to spend an evening outside. And the people watching...“

“We sat outside. Our party was served quickly and efficiently. Food was very good.“

“What can I say about this place?!? It is beyond adorable! My friend and I were roaming around in the rain and stumbled upon this gem! We had a couple of glasses of bubbly and a snack to share, gambas! The shrimp were sooo fresh and perfectly seasoned. The space itself is soooo cute and rustic! The service was impeccable. I can’t wait to go back and visit!“

“Incredible opportunity to listen to fantastic music!“

“Delicious & great service! We loved Esca but this was also v delicious & v healthy. Room is pretty. The bar is not as cozy & stylish as it was in its former iteration but overall we will be back & wish them great success! Great space & option including while in the theatre district, Sony Hall, etc;))“

“One of the best places I've been to in quite some time! Beautiful inside, fabulous food, great vibe, soooo fun!“

“I was pleasantly surprised and pleased with my recent visit to Casa Dani. To begin, it's tucked away in a corner of the Citizens market in Manhattan West. I made a reservation for an early dinner at 5:30pm - probably didn't need it. Many open tables other than a few corporate outings. We ordered quite a bit - all pictured below. Everything was delicious. The standouts were the oxtail brioche, tuna belly, and the hanger steak. The dishes are $$$ but the entire experience was delightful. I feel that the location of this place may be overshadowed by Ci Siamo and Zou Zous, but Casa Dani may be just as good if not better. Definitely give it a try!“

“Always delicious...great service and atmosphere“

“The environment and service are very delicious.“

“Came for breakfast while waiting for a store to open. At 10am on a Sunday they were packed.I was solo so I got seated quickly at the bar (which was also fairly full).Service was quick, water was refilled often and fast.The Green Shakshuka was great. The eggs were cooked to perfection. It had a very earthy taste. I wasn’t rushed, and was able to stay a while waiting for the shop I wanted to visit to open.“

“a great experience . high quality food“

“Everything was delicious and the chef is creative with plating each dish. The outdoor seating is pretty with patio lighting.“

“What a fabulous experience we had! The food was simply amazing and fresh and perfectly prepared. The service was excellent and the restaurant itself is beautiful! I wish I had taken more pictures but I think the fact that I didn’t just proves how immersed our group was in the experience. Simply devine and I cannot wait to return next time I’m in the city!Dietary restrictions: We had someone in our party who was gluten free and they took good care of her and she had plenty of options to choose from.“

“A nice evening with an attentive staff!“

“Creative take on Mediterranean food Fantastic“

“Best Ethiopian cuisine I’ve had outside of Ethiopia! Service was great, atmosphere was vibrant, live music, open mic, poetry this place has it all!“

“Nice Turkish restaurant. Reasonably priced.“

“Yummy and great service. Hummus!“

“I'm addicted to the zucchini chips with paprika aioli! The Kale salad with Tarragon dressing was delicious as well. The food is clean and healthy for the most part. Service was good but the restaurant was extremely loud, to the point of being uncomfortable. I plan on ordering out rather than eating in.“

“Outstanding! Super comfort-chic vibe and great ambiance all around. Management, servers, et all were A plus. Passover pre fixe and A la carte were just perfect. Matzah hall soup and gefilte fish app platter were superb! A definite go to again!“

“The beautiful, intimate atmosphere and absolutely top notch comfort food would be worth it alone - BUT the service was also awesome. After we were graciously seated without a reservation (try to book ahead because you really won't want to miss this place), the staff was so kind, friendly, and attentive. Absolutely everything we had was wonderful but the knafeh actually brought a tear to my eye. ❤️ Absolutely would recommend 5 out of 5 stars.“

“Phenomenal meal! We were lucky enough to sit in Alicia section and basically just followed her suggestions. The tzatziki, octopus, duck, and baklava were all . We were able to get in and out to catch our train without compromising on a great NYC culinary experience. Looking forward to coming back!“

“Cozy and romantic spot with a European feel. Very knowledgeable, top-talent bartender. And wow, wow, wow, those spinach dumplings absolutely exceed the hype! Perfectly chewy, salty, and cheesy, they might just replace mac and cheese as your new comfort food.“

“Awesome food presentation and ambiance! A definite “go back to again”!“

“Beautiful restaurant. Portions small and highly overpriced but absolutely delicious! Service was most attentive too. After dining there, I stopped for a snack to have in my hotel room.“

“Absolutely love this restaurant! The service is excellent, everyone So attentive, making sure that you’re happy you’re comfortable and I always ask if you need anything. Everyone is always so happy and cheerful when you walk in there it just gives you a really good vibe.“

“The food is good and service is excellent. We had the price fixe“

“Wonderful food and amazing service.“

“Kiki's is one of those rare trendy spots that feels more cozy than pretentious, and while the food was a bit underwhelming, it makes for a good downtown date night. We went out of our way to visit this spot located in an old Chinese storefront within the nebulous borders of Dimes Square, and although packed, were happy to find a seat at the bar located in its second dining room across the street. Although arguably one of the city's most buzzy spots, the interior is hardly hip, and instead reflects a homey, lived-in Mediterranean vibe. We started out with a huge, medieval jug of their chilled white, and then settled on dinner. We started with their tzatziki and horiatiki, followed up by Greek potatoes, honeyed saganaki, and gigantes bean stew. Everything was fine, if not a bit straightforward, but nothing I couldn't get from most Greek taverna-style restaurants elsewhere. Regardless, the buzzy, young atmosphere makes this spot a scene.“

“The food was incredibly delicious. We ordered the trio of sauces and several small plates, including the spinach triangles, lamb triangles and veal meatballs. Everything was excellent.“

“Nice popular foodie spot in Manhattan. WATCH out on confusion of getting there. There are two places-same name, within 6 blocks BUT ensure you are at the right one! We got mixed up and nearly missed our reso time. The staff were nice. It was my birthday-which they knew about so the confusion and frustration-they knew about……that was slightly off putting-but it is NYC I suppose.“

“The service is great and so is the food. Had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict which was served on a potato pancake. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly. The coffee is also excellent.“

“Great food, great service!“

“Went for a team drinks after work and had a pretty good time. Value during happy hour is good, although service was a bit slow even though there were not that many people in the bar / restaurant. Drinks were good, though. Would try again, although maybe with a smaller group in case service is slow again.“

“Probably a 4.5/5. Not as good as the Miznon in Chelsea market, but still good, especially the folded cheeseburger. The folded cheeseburger is truly incredible. The crispy cheese is heavenly, crispy but also keeps the richness of the cheese, and well seasoned. The sauce was creamy hummus-like, the tomatoes and pickles added freshness and some tanginess, the pita had a nice chew. The first time I went, they had complementary pita dipped in their hummus. Second time I went, they didn't offer it unfortunately. The ribeye pita wasn't as flavorful as Miznon's in Chelsea market, and the pita was as buttered inside (which added a delightful depth).“

“Excellent service, the food was extraordinary and I wanna say Yaren gave me a wonderful service it’s a special shout out I have never received a service like she did. Anyways I’m glad I went to this place and I’m definitely coming back!“

“Amazing place! My brother and I are both vegan and have a ton of allergies and the wait staff was super accommodating. The food is spectacular too - I took 2 animal eaters and a vegetarian to the restaurant and they couldn't tell the difference between the kebabs and meat. We had the "chicken", "beef", and kofta kebabs, along with the "chicken" gyros, "lamb" cigars, and hummus. I was a big fan of all the kebabs, and thought the "chicken" gyros were amazing too. The desserts were also great - highly recommend.Vegetarian options: It's an entirely vegan restaurant.“

“Amazing food! Wonderful service and Chef Marie Loi is a joy! My new “must go when I’m in NY” restaurant!“

“The cute little place is downstairs from the "Friends" apartment building. I came in for lunch one day while I was in the area playing tourists in my own city. The restaurant is small and clean inside, and they do offer outdoor dining. They have a limited sized menu with some pretty good options, and the prices are reasonable. I went with the Crispy Bell and Evans Chicken, and it is absolutely delicious. The skin was perfectly crisp, and the chicken itself was juicy. The mashed potatoes with gravy were superb. Service was great here as well. I was expecting your usual tourist trap kind of establishment, but this place exceeded my expectations. It is definitely worth checking out if you are a fan of "Friends" and are looking for a place to dine while in the area. I will stop in again the next time I want to play a tourist again in the area.“

“friendly, clean, delicious lunch!“

“We had dinner at White Olive Restaurant with my guests, the ambiance and decor are magnificent. The service was very good, Everything was on time, the cocktails and food are truly incredibly delicious, I can easily recommend this place to everyone, the menu prices are very reasonable.“

“Top class place, friendly staff and great food and savage craic! Well worth a visit if you find your self in need of a pint and a shot!“

“Very nice restaurant. Just honest ingredients with excellent flavors. Service was great, attentive but not pushy (unlike some other restaurants). Go here for proper food and a general nice evening.Had the mezes and NY tenderloin steak, both good dishes. Nice steak that comes without fuzz (butter, unnecessary sauces etc).“

“We would like to thank the Avra Team for the wonderful experience we had celebrating our son's 1 year old birthday and his grandparents 40th wedding anniversary. Beautiful place for special celebration! Sophisticated ambience, attentive staff, exceptional service, delicious Greek food! We highly recommend making reservation in advance!“