48 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Bala Cynwyd

“We gave this spot a try last week while in Philly. The customer service we received while in the shop was top notch. They were patient and took the time to let us as questions and order and we didn't feel rushed. I got the chicken plate which came with a generous serving of chicken, seasoned rice, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, some pita bread and their white sauce (toppings are by your choice). Let me tell you... that white sauce was soo good. I feel like that's what brought everything together and there wasn't a bite I took that didn't atleast have a little sauce. Very yummy!“

“Outstanding food and service! We’ve been fans of Stina since they opened , we are lucky to have them in our neighborhood:) the food is always fresh and authentic some of our favorite dishes include Spicy soppressata , Moroccan chicken, veg pide just to name a few!!!“

“Great atmosphere, friendly service and tasty food.“

“We came across this place while we were in Philly last month,July. We were looking for a place to dine. It was our first time with Mediterranean cuisine. Positive ambience as soon as we walk in, our server ‘s name ELIF ( hope i remember it right)guided as through with menu selection and showed the best costumer service . I appreciated the complimentary bread and the hummus while waiting for the entree.I love the taste of it as freshly baked from the oven. Food portions are just right. The price is also decent. We concluded with a Turkey tea…it amazingly taste good. Will definitely visit this place again….to Elif,thank you very much.“

“Cafe La Maude in Philadelphia is a charming spot that blends French and Lebanese culinary traditions into a delightful brunch experience. With a 5-star rating, it’s praised for its flavorful and unique dishes, professional service, and the cozy ambiance that makes the wait worthwhile. The menu offers a mix of healthy options, and while the prices are a bit steep, the quality of the food is exceptional. It’s a place where you can enjoy a leisurely meal and feel the warmth of family history and culture in every bite.“

“We visited for first time and will definitely come back very soon! Don’t miss this amazing place, delicious food and exceptional service. Exceptional cuisine. Just imagine you are visiting your grandma’s house and she is cooking her food for you. Exactly the same taste and exactly the same atmosphere“

“We went on a Tuesday afternoon. I found a ♿️ spot close. The staff/owner are very helpful with menu and their service is gracious. We had appetizers then the platter for 2 that fed the 3 of use easily! ALL delish! Brought home deserts that were as enjoyable as our meal. From what I read on website the menu is slightly americanized. To my family it was perfect.“

“Excellent food and friendly and attentive service. Plates that can be shared and something for everyone“

“Likely the best meal I’ve ever eaten“

“What an evening at Olea! Celebrating a graduation with close friends couldn't have been better than at Olea. The salmon was divine--light, buttery, with a perfectly crispy skin. The orange roughy was expertly cooked, harmonizing beautifully with the risotto and vegetables. Portions left us satisfied yet craving more. But the real star? The shrimp and fettuccine Alfredo stole the spotlight, disappearing faster than you can imagine--it wasn't just eaten, it was devoured!“

“Probably some of the best service I've received at a restaurant! The owner checked in a few times and showed us his joint business of a hookah lounge upstairs. We also learned about Ramiz's history and how it's a chain. This location is the first one established in the US. We received complimentary mix appetizer plate of dips and tea! Karişik Soğuk Meze / Mix Appetizer Plate- Hummus, baba ghanoush, labneh, and spicy vegetable dip THE SPICY VEGETABLE DIP IS INCREDIBLE! MUST TRY! Turkish meatballs - insanely moist and delicious! Would highly recommend! Chicken Adana wrap - could have used more meat in it and the fries were lacking salt but that's easily fixable! Sütlaç -the oven baked pudding was good The table cloth on the tables kept moving which was a bit frustrating, not sure what other restaurants do to hold it down. Menu has so many options, something for everyone. Bringing your family or a big friend group is a good idea!“

“We visited Pera and it is great to know that the restaurant met expectations and was consistent with the excellent review in the PHiladelphia Inquirer.“

“I came in this morning with my brother to get breakfast and decided to add a tiramisu to my order. The tiramisu was the best I’ve ever had! It was so delicious! The owners were so friendly & helpful!“

“Excellent food and impeccable service.“

“Everything was delicious! Lots of vegan options including the baklava!“

“Amazing food!! Been here multiple times. Never disappoints.“

“Excellent, kind, authentic Greek dining experience. The food was spectacular and very flavorful, and everyone was in good spirits. Great price for such delicious food“

“the Food is to die for! specials are awesome. Wait staff excellent and nice. We are frequent there!“

“The Falafels are hand made daily and the service is excellent. They’ll even run the order to you if time permits and if you are in a rush“

“Highly recommended… my first time to try this place (we are on a short trip) I had the lamb kebab platter. I love it so much that I went back to get the same thing two days later. My family got the wraps and other stuff in the menu and they love it too. The baklava desert was great too.“

“I have only great things to say about this place. We were greeted with such warmth and kindness, it was a great start to our meal. We had a reservation for 7 and were seated right away. The servers were very attentive, polite, and professional. The food was phenomenal, I cannot believe how bold and flavorful their hummus, Labne, and baba ganoush was! Others at the table had the chicken shawarma wraps and couldnt stop raving about them. I had a lamb shawarma entree which was fantastic. We will definitely come here again and recommend anyone else visiting the city to eat here and experience their wonderful food. This place was a BYOB too which was a silver lining.“

“Fast fresh delicious food, and I really sweet newly expanded dining area“

“Great time, good food . Jountorage awesome“

“Delicious food and friendly staff! Look forward to trying more menu selections. I enjoyed the Green Baby salad.“

“Interesting menu. The food is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend if you’re in Philadelphia. The Turkish dumplings are AMAZING !“

“Waiter was great....humus ...great variety and absolutely delicious....I had the lamb dish and it was good...pulled lamb....my niece had chicken and my sister said it was quite succulent.Dhe had a fish dish that she ate completely and like. Price was great we had a flourless chocolate cake that we all shared and did not finish. It was quite rich. Good experience..we got there right after opening but it filled up quickly. It's worth a try.Vegetarian options: Not a wide variety for dinner...only pasta“

“can't wait to go back hard to describe.. it was unique.. everything we ordered was so elevated.. 5 star service.. best dirty martini I ever had .. this restaurant is a winner.. get the cheese plate dessert“

“Fresh and delicious food! First time visiting and will be back very soon. Order anything Chargrilled on the menu and be happy!“

“Great place, great community, great food“

“I would give this place an infinite amount of stars if it were possible. When me and my friends lived around here, we loved hitting this Halal cart up on Friday nights. We even made the occasional pilgrimage there once we lived in separate places around Philly.Majit (and later Salman) always whipped up the freshest food, had a smile on their face, and were glad to talk with us. Salt of the earth.If you like Halal you owe it to yourself to get in front of the Fishtown Planet Fitness and order a lamb/falafel combo platter with your sauces of choice.“

“Hey there! Thanks for letting me join you on this food truck journey. I must say, I'm impressed with the attention to detail in your food truck. Everything looks so fresh and delicious. I must say, I agree with everyone who says your food is the best in Philadelphia. Your food is so flavorful and cooked to perfection. I can't wait to try some of your special sauce.As someone who loves gyros, I'm always on the lookout for the best ones in town. And I'm excited to hear that your food truck is the best in Philadelphia. I can't wait to try your signature gyro, which is made with freshly grilled meat, homemade tzatziki, and so much more. It's like a feast for your taste buds.I love how you take pride in using only the freshest ingredients and cooking everything from scratch. It's clear that you put a lot of love and attention into every bite of your food. That's what sets you apart from other food trucks out there.So, if you're looking for the best food truck in Philadelphia, my vote goes to This is the king gyro food truck. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!“

“Pizza is amazing and the atmosphere is even better ❤️❤️“

“Went there during a convention 15 minutes before closing needing something gluten-free and vegetarian for my wife. They quickly helped me find everything on the menu she could eat, happily made it and she said it was the best falafel wrap she had. Will definitely be visiting them again when I am in the area“

“delightful service and delicious flavors. I will definitely be back“

“It's inside the Reading Terminal Market. Eat in or take away. There were several stools when I chose them for lunch, from all the options there. They have chicken, and lamb/beef combo roasting in front of you, they cut your sandwich from. Fresh tomato and onion bits inside a Pita. There is a white sauce, which I didn't have. Sandwich can come with fries and coke for under $15. I got a smaller portion of fries. All fresh and tasty. service was attentive and speedy. Very pleased with my visit.“

“This was such a nice surprise! The place looks like any old building in a residential neighborhood. It is a tiny place to order Armenian soujuk (sausages), and lahmajun (seasoned meat toppings on flat bread). Soujuk is salty, because you have to pan fry them and either mix with tomatoes or eat with eggs and bread. Lahmajun comes in a pack of ten, and it is truly a bang for your money! If you go to any Middle Eastern markets and buy frozen lahmajun you will easily pay a lot more and have them not taste that good. This place is family owned so the service is friendly“

“If you’re wandering the streets of Philadelphia with a hankering for some Middle Eastern delights, the Octopus Falafel Truck is your go-to spot! This food truck is a local legend, dishing out some of the most buttery falafels you’ll ever taste. The owner, a character as flavorful as his cooking, grills up a storm on his charcoal grill, ensuring each bite is fresh and packed with authentic Mediterranean zest. Whether you opt for a platter or a sandwich, you’re in for a treat with the perfect blend of veggies, sauces, and love tucked into every meal. It’s more than just food; it’s a taste adventure that’s become a beloved part of Philly’s food scene. So next time you’re near 20th & Ludlow St, follow the irresistible aroma to this culinary treasure.“

“Very nice Authentic Moroccan food and the owners are very nice �“

“Great food, even better kind and friendly service. I ordered the lamb and chicken gyro platter to go, with cucumber salad. I ended up getting a slice of baclava too, Soooo good. Everything was very tasty, and exceeded my expectations. I'll be back for sure. Do yourself a favor and stop by.“

“We have been searching for a local Mediterranean place and let me tell you, we have FOUND it! We ordered a lot to really get a feel for it: The mini sampler (comes with falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, and dolmas) Mixed kebabs (chicken, kafta, lamb) Chicken shawarma Baklava Genuinely nothing was bad. The mixed kebabs were grilled to perfection, all entrees come with delicious yellow rice, a slice of pita with hummus on it, and a salad. And the mini sampler is the best! You get a little bit of everything. All tasty. Whether you like eating everything separately, or mixing it all together, I don’t think you can go wrong with anything here. I also got baklava and it sometimes isn’t my favorite because some places put extra honey, but I’m not kidding when this was the BEST baklava I’ve ever had. And it was my fiancé’s first time trying baklava and he mentioned it might now be a top 10 dessert for him! The owner and workers are so kind too! We will definitely be back.“

“Being Armenian my expectations were high. Apricot Stone far exceeded what I was expecting. Service (Ani) was excellent and all of the help was very friendly. I highly recommend it.“

“Delicious happy hour appetizers and exceptional alcohol free drinks. Relaxing atmosphere outside and sports on the large screens inside.“

“We ordered the Easter brunch catering deal that was posted on Facebook. It was a great selection of food with something for everyone. It fed 10 of us with leftovers. Very reasonably priced and delicious!!“

“My first taste of Shakshuka and it was amazing! Very comfortable place, too. My partner had a smoked turkey sandwich that had a lot of great flavor!“

“Many months late but I owe this place a review. What a great experience.We did bar service, which in our case just meant being right up in the staff's faces while they cooked, but we love that vibe: ask about how your food is prepared, or why the recipe exists, or if they're playing around with an idea, and the folks at Irwin's (including the founder, Michael) will stop by and tell you all about their dinnerware, or why they do their caponata the way they do, or the relationship between Middle Eastern and Sicilian desserts. The drinks were amazing and the somm was super easy to talk to about the drink list. The mains were all very shareable - everyone wanted extra bites of everybody else's. And they're super generous. My dad had not had caponata and doubted he'd like it - caponata was my entry to eggplant done well so I disagreed. He won the argument, but Michael still sent over a sample. Plus the ambiance and decor are exactly what the BOK calls for and the views out the window are unspeakably cool. What a place.“

“Great local family-owned restaurant. We had a large party of 12. We were surprised they had no problem sitting us immediately.Standard, hearty diner food. Fresh, hot and good. It seemed like we had hardly finished ordering and the food started arriving. Extremely fast!Highly recommend this spot as a go-to for breakfast.And they were flexible, willing to serve anything on the menu at 8:30 AM. Who eats wings for breakfast? This guy!Eat here! You won’t regret itParking: Difficult intersection but parking on both sides of the diner.“

“Great food! Wonderful customer service. Very attentive to my requests. Keep up the good work.“

“Zaffron Grill is one the best restaurants at the Shops at Liberty Place. I love their food, especially the Steak Kabob platter,“