26 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Cleveland Heights

“The food was absolutely incredible. We enjoyed falafel, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, mousakka, but my favorite was the beef kofte. The drinks were amazing, I love that they have zero proof cocktails that are unique.However, it's very loud and hard to converse with your friends. If they could just turn down the music it would be so much better.Other than that, it was an incredible culinary experience.Dietary restrictions: Most (maybe all) dishes are gluten free. It's awesome!Parking: Parking is challenging.“

“Today was my first time here and I came with friends and my 5 year old son. We had the pleasure of being waited on by Sebastian! He was extremely patient with my son and went the extra mile with his food recommendations and making it kid-friendly. He also noticed which sauces I seemed to like the most and brought one that did not originally come with my meal. The food and atmosphere as wonderful in itself, but Sebastian made our first time here one to be remembered! Thank you to him!!“

“Another great restaurant by Cedar and Lee. We've been here twice in the past month after making the good decision to come here for a birthday celebration. The food is a bit pricey, but honestly, I don't mind - compared to times I've spent money on food that isn't worth it, this is far better!The staff are friendly and helpful - Ishmael was our first waiter and had great recommendations (can't remember our second guy, but he was great, too!). We've had the moussaka, filet mignon kebabs, an assortment of hot and cold appetizers, and some great desserts. The entree's are generously portioned, cooked perfectly medium rare, and not overwhelmingly seasoned. The feta and olive appetizer is probably our favorite app - so fresh! I also recommend their sangria - they mentioned they soak the fruit in the wine, and it's so good!This place is a must-visit for great food, ambiance, and apps. Can't recommend enough!“

“Astoria is a fun place for brunch that I've been told is a good place to meet your friends from the far side of town. I'd definitely recommend reservations. The dining area is on the small side and there was a pretty big line when we left. That being said, the staff were really friendly, service was great, and I've been dreaming of that fried chicken. We had the full brunch beverage array - water, coffee, and a fun drink. The menu isn't huge, but everything looked good, and there are some intriguing boards I'd like to sample. I had the chicken and biscuit, and the chicken was fantastic. I'm sure the biscuit was good, too, but I was pretty honed in on the chicken. The skin SNAPS when you bite it! So good! The food was well seasoned, and the staff were really nice about letting us take our time, even on a busy day.“

“The food was amazingly fresh and tasty. The service was excellent. The gentleman was able to guide me through my gluten free options. I highly recommend this place.Dietary restrictions: There are lots of choices for gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian.“

“This place is great, warm friendly inviting. Excellent food. Lindsay and every single person behind that line is absolutely fantastic. There are days I go in that restaurant dragging from working super long days. I look forward to the food because it’s so comforting and nourishing aside from that each person is just beautiful warm friendly, inviting. I look forward to just walking through the line and having that experience interacting briefly with them. It’s a great way to end my day. I remember growing up in Shaker as a child and there being a Bob’s big boy on the corner where Wendy’s is and Draggers ice cream over where Walgreens is now located. Draggers was a special place my mom used to take me and my sister, I have still have the fondest of. memories. Brassica fills me with that same welcoming kind experience I had before this area was known as the Van Aken District. Thank you for being so fantastic.“

“Fantastic dinner! We had one of the best caesar salads ever! The rosemary bread is so dense and moist and delish. The fettuccine with eggplant, garlic snd tomatoes was excellent! The calamari was cooked perfectly - so tender. Portions are very generous and we were full so we didn't get dessert. Service was excellent. Nice ambiance. Definitely eat here!! I will be back!!“

“The food is always great! Even when they have a rush of customers the employees keep a positive attitude and work diligently to meet everyone’s needs! Ms. Angie definitely always keeps things moving and shows kindness to every person that walks through the door of this establishment.“

“The absolute best breakfast place to ever do it!!!! Every time I go any where else for breakfast, I think to myself “gosh, this would have been so much better if I just went to Frank’s”Seriously, between the staff and the food- you can tell just how much passion and love is in this little casual diner. All of the staff makes you feel so welcomed and loved every single time you go inside. I will forever be obsessed with Franks!!!!!Vegetarian options: Highly recommended doing the breakfast burrito and adding falafel.Their hot sauce is home made and some of the yummiest I've ever had in my whole life .“

“This place is adorable, from the hobbit-hole-esque front door to the hand thrown mugs that the beverages come in. It's a very artsy hang out down Murray Hill in Little Italy. The tea and pastries were delicious and really well priced. My friend and I each had a chai, and I had a piece of the baklava. The chai tea came out as a lightly sweetened chai latte, that was made from real tea. So good! We were charmed by the mugs and really enjoyed the interior and the vibes. This is the kind of place you can go with friends and stay for a while. I have the feeling this is a popular and underrated breakfast spot, too! I intend to come back after a class at CLE Yoga. Note - mostly street parking with an itty bitty parking lot in the back.“

“Jamie was a fantastic server which has reinforced our previous two experiences with Nicole as our server. Excellent customer service and food/beverages!!!! Also great value for the dollar, food is delicious and very plentiful. We can't return soon enough....“

“I found myself needing dinner for a large number of people on pretty short notice and one that included vegan options. Cedarland was able to accommodate and the customer service went above and beyond expectations. Excellent food and amazing customer service, highly recommend.“

“Ate here very often while on military orders from the coast guard. Food is amazing and the owner is very nice. His food delicious but there's only one chef. Takes 10 minutes for him to make your orders. But the smoothies and sandwiches were always our favorites. He loves to go out of his way to help us. To the point where one time we came in ordered and forget a sandwich at the shop and he left and drove it to us on his own accord. He even went as far as to give us his personal number to order food before they opened for the day so we could text him our order and he'd start making it before they opened.Parking: It's downtown. Paid parking in the street.“

“The food tastes really good, the coffee is also okay, but the portions are very small for the prices!You shouldn't go there if you're really hungry.Vegetarian options: There are a relatively large number of dishes that are suitable for vegetarians, with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables.“

“I have been coming here for over 20 years, and it is always a great experience. They have a nice selection of Mederatrain and Middle Eastern grocery and delicous ready to eat food. Great place for a fast, delicious, and inexpensive lunch, or to pick up ingredients to cook fabulously at home.“

“Amazing food!! This place is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I got the lamb and beef as well as the chicken gyro. Both were amazing but I preferred the lamb and beef. I thought I would be able to eat both but there’s no way. One was plenty big.I’ll definitely be back.“

“Our server was excellent. I can't remember his name (my apologies), but he had on gorgeous earrings and also shared with us that he is a cosmetologist. My brother and I gathered at Taza for dinner to remember the one year anniversary of our late mother's death. We both live downtown and Taza is a great place to meet. Thank you for a great meal as always.“

“The food was phenomenal. Get the sautéed calamari appetizer. There is SO much calamari for such a great price. Our server Yassine was amazing as well. Super friendly and knowledgeable about everything. Will come again if we have the chance!“

“Ordered my food online and it said 20 min pick up my drive was 18 min and as I walked in the guy behind the counter asked "Steven?" which told me 2 things 1 these guys pay attention to the details of each customer and that the food was going to be amazing and I wasn't disappointed. I got a chicken and a beef shawarma and they were both top notch and they don't use the same seasonings on both which was nice. The sauce and pickles that came with it were absolutely perfect pairing. I ordered 3 desserts a pistachio cake which was moist and perfectly sweet. A chocolate moouse cake that was decadant and rich. The tirimisu was perfect however. The ladyfingers on bottom were just perfectly saturated with expresso and it was the highlight of my meal 10/10“

“I LOVE this family owned business in Ohio City! The young lady at the counter encouraged me to try their baba (because I really hate it everywhere else I’ve had it) and it was INCREDIBLE. Everything on this menu is fresh, flavorful and intentional - there’s no way to go wrong.“

“This is a great gem. I got the Loubie beans which have the perfect amount of heat to them. I've had loubie other places which don't add a bit of heat. These are by far the BEST Loubie I've ever had!!! You have to try them!The beet root hummus was delicious.I also got a container of Labneh, which was delish.Great place for lunch. The gentleman who took care of me was helpful with my selections!“

“I highly recommend this GEM !Stuffed grape leaves were great, and they offer vegetarian filled our meat filled.The Baba Ghanooj (char grilled eggplant and tahini) just Yumm.The Mjaddra (lentil Rice pilaf) is the authentic flavor and served with salad in a bowl of hummus.The Phoenician ( spicy Lebanese beef 1/2 pounder ) served with fries best real burger served full of flavor !The owner, she was out front serving with a smile. We will definitely be back. This is a true hidden gem in Parma on Pleasant Valley Rd.We need more small business and family owned places.Go.Taste what home cooked flavors are all about.“

“I can't go to the west side market and not get my favorite gyro in the city. 5th or 6th time here from Pittsburgh and the most memorable to date. The meat was more in chunks than slices which I enjoyed a ton. Flavorful, tender, and excellent tzatziki“

“Great, cozy, neighborhood restaurant. Happy hour menu is fairly large with lots of drink and food options. The main food menu has something for every taste; whether you a meat lover or vegan, and everything in between. Love the drink menu as well; our friends enjoyed the "Joy" classic, while I sipped the Riesling. I'm already planning my next night out at Luxe!“

“I found this place on a whim. I wanted real food nothing processed and authentic. When I tell you the lamb plate and chicken schwarna with fattouche and hummus was to die for it's an understatement! Simply delicious! I'll be back..hopefully today. You need to eat here.?“

“Great place for date night. Sitting at the bar gives you a front row seat to extraordinary food prep.. I tried to take pics as they prepared without them getting annoyed with me, but everything looked so amazing I wanted to take pics to share here.The menu is not standard, think the likes of Zhug but with more than tapas, some pretty fascinating meals.Definitely a recommended stop in your foodie journey of Cleveland“