31 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Independence

“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 love Aladdins! And Sittoos. I was a long time Westsider and patronized Sittoos every Sunday. Now that I moved East, I patronize this Aladdins location often. I treated one of my friends to lunch as she had never tried Lebanese cuisine before this. She got the Cranberry Salad. It was beautiful and she said the chicken was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. I had the Flavor Savor Platter. It came out room temperature, yet the chicken, hummus,rice and salata were delicious. The beef Kafta was well seasoned but over cooked. As always, the garlic and hot sauce were amazing. We started with the fried cauliflower. It was well seasoned, crispy and delicious. The pita was soft and yummy as always. The olive oil added that umph. Next time I'll ask for a sprinkle of zaatar. I also had a tropical smoothie and hot mint tea. The strawberry cake was so light and not too sweet. Our server was super busy as she was handling multiple tables, but friendly and efficient.My only gripe was that there was another server sorting silverware at the empty table next to us. She was throwing it across the table and making so much noise. We couldn't talk over her. Before we could say something, the hostess who greeted us came from the back and signaled her back to the kitchen. I appreciate that the staff were professional about handling it.I love that Aladdins is local, family owned, healthy and elegant to dine in.“

“Came here for the first time today and Ms. Stella was an absolute QUUUUUEEN! She was so welcoming to me and my gay friend it’s lovely to know we are safe while snacking on falafel. First faygo friendly falafel place we have been to in forever! Honestly couldn’t have had a better experience! ?“

“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.“

“An excellent spot to get a quick lunch. My beef shawarma wrap was delicious, with tender beef and great flavor. The wrap comes with a generous serving of fries, and while the quality of the fries themselves was just okay, they make up for it with a tasty seasoning.“

“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!!“

“Ordered Beef and falafel Schwarma. Personally I had the beef shawarma with paprika salted fries (yum). The beef shawarma was nothing short of spectacular. The beef was tender, juicy, and marinated to perfection, boasting a symphony of spices that danced on the palate. Each bite was complemented by a soft, warm pita bread, a creamy tahini sauce, and a vibrant mix of vegetables that added just the right amount of crunch and acidity to balance the richness of the meat. The beef was cooked to perfection, with edges that were slightly crispy, adding a delightful texture to the overall dish.“

“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.“

“We stopped by for some Sfiha and pies. It was our first time at Assad's. The gentleman that helped us (I Believe he was the owner) was so welcoming and friendly. Everything was delicious, we especially loved the Kunafa- best I've found in Cleveland. And we also used it to celebrate my husband's birthday lol. It was perfect.“

“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.“

“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 .“

“I absolutely loved my visit to Pita Potle. There is so much variety in their middle eastern cuisine and I absolutely loved everything. But I need to mention their mixed bowl was to die for and I could eat that every day for the rest of my life.Vegetarian options: The falafel is extremely crunchy and is so savory on the inside.“

“The bartenders and servers were excellent! The entire staff clearly is in a groove and support one another well. We had six dishes, between four of us, which was the perfect amount along with some beverages. Food quality and creativity was incredible. The atmosphere is contemporary yet comfortable. A bit loud but that is also part of the energy here. Prices are inline with the experience. Looking forward to our next visit!“

“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.“

“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!!“

“I love this place! Hadn't been in a couple years and went the other night for a drink and some apps.....we just missed happy hour, but everything is worth the price! The blood orange margaritas are amazing, and the brussel sprouts are soooo good! We're definitely going back for the brunch!Our bartender Will was the best. Gave recommendations on his fav's and was attentive but never intrusive.Of course the view is gorgeous. Even sitting at the bar you get an amazing view of Downtown.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Hands down my favorite place to eat from. They make edible art!! Love the berry waffles the best waffles I've ever had the fruit is always fresh. A 1 of a kind breakfast quesadilla which I love. And the have turkey sausage for those who don't eat pork. The staff is awesome the owner is a great man always there friendly and kind.“

“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.“

“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.“

“I've dined in a few times and it's been wonderful and recently had 25 family members over and bought the food from Tarboosh. Everyone loved it and we have plant based, gluten free and picky eaters! The recommendations I was given were spot on and I got raves on the food.“

“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!“

“Great atmosphere, beautiful decor and wonderful food. Our family had 3 different types of kebobs. Lentils and rice and a collection of appetizers. The Cilantro Potatoes were fantastic. And the humas was incredibly tasty too.Our server, Bianca was amazing. She checked in with us and was super attentive and was very friendly.Vegetarian options: Humas is great, and the cilantro potatoes are super tasty. There's a great selection of vegetarian options.“

“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!“

“The food did surely remind me of a home-cooked meal and that's pretty rare. The service was decent. Gayathri was very accommodating as a host the day we visited Zyka. I would surely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for Hyderabadi style authentic food.“

“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“

“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.?“

“since they changed to this location, we’ve heard that the food isn’t that good so me and my friend came a couple days ago to try it finally and honestly the food is amazing. The service is fantastic. Their Shawarma sandwich is wonderful. I don’t know why people said the food is not good so unfairI recommend.❤️❤️❤️“