Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Athens

8 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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The National
The National
94/100 (1098 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Bar
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Ice Cream
Gelato
Hanger steak
Patatas Bravas
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Crab
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Cod
Burger
Hummus
Gazpacho
Sit down
American
Bar
Mediterranean
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"The atmosphere was lovely and the service was delightful. Our server made helpful suggestions and recommendations as well. We were able to enjoy a..."
Emilie Gille
"Such an amazing experience! The menu has such variety, the food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere felt like a European..."
DS B
"We had a belated Valentine's dinner at The National and had an excellent time. The restaurant at twilight is beautiful with twinkling candles and..."
Rachel Pharr
"Very impressed with dinner Saturday night. The crispy potatoes are even better than mashed potatoes. Great attention to detail to all of our orders..."
Brian Warren
"This was our first experience dining inside since the Delta and Omicron surges and not only did the National go out of their way to make us feel safe..."
Anne Fleming
"TLDR: fine dining worth the price tag, save for a special occasion so you can splurge or grab drinks, appetizers, and dessert to make it a bit more..."
Monica Riefkohl Bledsoe
"Food was great and I had a great time dining. Their lunch menu is relatively small so I would like see what dinner is like. Overall quality food and..."
Heetae “Daniel” Choi
Restaurant Salaam
Restaurant Salaam
91/100 (862 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
International
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Halal
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Eggplant
Shawarma
Pasta
Kabobs
Salad
Baba Ghanoush
Lamb
Pesto
Lamb chops
Curry
Hummus
Gazpacho
Falafel
Beef
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
International
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fabulous atmosphere & food. Went twice in one week and closed the place down (the staff then suggested a pub with music � where they were going..."
Jessica Marks
"Yesterday was my first visit, but will not be my last! The fresh foods where to die for and the staff goes over and beyond to make sure you're happy...."
Denise Houser
"I came in with a group and was cranky because I’m a picky eater and thought I was going to hate it. Our server was really great at answering..."
Natalie Dunckel
"Wonderful place to eat! Remaja Dal was excellent! I could eat that every day! Kudos to the chef! The service was great! Thank You so much for a..."
Candace Clay
"Incredible world cuisine, wonderful people, can't recommend it..."
Matt Moore
"Absolutely amazing. I know that every decent sized town will have its share of Middle Eastern restaurants - but coupled with the locally sourced..."
Matthew Craig Hayden
"Yesterday was my first visit and the food was amazing, from the bread, dolmas, peach chicken salad, to the best lemoncello mascarpone cake. The..."
Judy Baker Lyall
"Absolutely to rate service and incredible food! Can't wait to eat my left..."
Stephanie Dugan Marxen
"Amazing food and service every time I have eaten here. The best coffee, home baked bread, and inspired dishes that are homey and savory. Casual,..."
Barbara Rosner
"Salaam never fails - exquisite meals with great service.... I drive 45 miles at least once or twice a month just to enjoy the Salaam experience..."
Pa Leggett
"The food was amazing and the staff was friendly and efficient. I'll definitely be..."
Loretta Wilson
"An absolute GEM in Athens, Ohio!!! Can't wait to go back, everything we had was fresh and..."
Julie Cummans Keller
"Service was great! Food was absolutely delicious! Definitely going back for..."
Letha Riley Taylor
"This was our first visit and we couldn't stop talking about how great the food was. We will be..."
Debbie Reeves
"Amazing food from various cuisines. The weekly specials are always fabulous, and the regular menu items are so delicious as well. You cannot go..."
Rob Delach
"I love Salaam. It is one of my favourite restaurants in Athens. Very unique and beautiful decor which makes you feel like you're in a middle eastern..."
Vik M
"The atmosphere and the food was wonderful as always. I did order one item that came out different than I expected and the waitress noticed I wasn't..."
Abe Ward
"If I'm not sure what to get at a new restaurant, my rule is to always avoid the chicken dishes (UNLESS the restaurant specializes in making chicken)..."
Jason Kim
"Love the atmosphere, the staff, was extremely polite, the food was the best I'd had in years. Everything was perfectly made. I will be coming back..."
Amber Deavers
"Nice place, the food was really good. They have many options, like salad, grill, wrap and soups. Good place to have a..."
Ricardo Bochoglonian
"The owner travels all over the world and is inspired by the food. The baba ganoush is a really good starter and the curries are amazing. No tipping..."
Michael Mowry
"As a vegan, I absolutely loved everything I had there! This is my first time coming in to eat and not taking away. My waiter was so courteous. The..."
Grace Bailey
Gyro Wrap
Gyro Wrap
90/100 (535 ratings)
Quick Bites
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Gyros
Salad
"My wife and I have been eating here for at least 25 years. I just absolutely love their cheesy chicken wrap and my wife is a total sucker for the..."
Chris Manning
"I like their food. Sometimes their food is a little bit expensive, other times I think it is okay. Staff is usually friendly, but I had bad..."
Farhad Hossain Masum
"This restaurant was founded in 1979 and I have been going there to eat for decades. I highly recommend it. Their super Gyro is the best you will find..."
Joy Hamilton
"If you're like me and like to sit outside, this is the place to be! Gyros are on point! Staff is courteous and friendly! If you are in downtown..."
Preston Browner Jr
"I enjoyed my visit to Gyro Wrap. The food was prepared very well and in a timely fashion. I ordered the basic gyro and it tasted fantastic with the..."
Steven Davis
"A little quiet on a Wednesday night, however the service was great, Virginia was very attentive, the gyro was perfect and the price amazing! We..."
Danijela Pope
"Consistently one of the best lunch joints in Athens. I always get the Gyro Wrap with curly fries and have yet to be disappointed. The wait staff is..."
bryant oliver
Zoes Kitchen
Zoes Kitchen
86/100 (935 ratings)
Quick Bites
Mediterranean
American
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Kabobs
Salad
"Cannot say enough about this place! If you want great customer service, healthy and delicious food this is your place! And the GM Scott Miller always..."
Shannon Adams Burrell
"Top notch service and delicious food plus it's my granddaughter's first choice any..."
Linda Howard
"Friendly staff.... Good customer service.... Great food. What more can you ask..."
Alan Cason
"A delicious, fresh, different alternative to fast food. A little pricey but well worth it. Staff is always very nice and..."
Michelle Thompson
"Good and customer service was GREAT!!! I will be..."
Quinnetta Lashun Thomas
"First time at this location. Blown away by the customer service and how well I was taken care of! Food was..."
Adriana Marie
"Love this place! Food is amazing & healthy! Service is always fast & friendly....reward yourself with a trip..."
Andrea Baker
"I had previously left a not so good review of my unpleasant experience with the staff who used to work here, many of whom were rude and dismissive to..."
Lexi D.
"Ordered the Live Med salad with a side of salmon. Only spent about $13 which I could of easily dropped on some fast food and regretted it later. It..."
Jay Day
"I ordered Zoe's for an event I was hosting in the Athens area and could not have been more pleased. My guests raved about the food and the customer..."
Lauren Miller
"I love the freshness of all the food. I had a steak kabob with grilled veggies and white beans. The mean was so flavorful and tender is was a joy to..."
Christine Jackson
"The food is always hot and fresh. Plus they don't just gv you lettuce. It's an actually a salad. Customer service is great and respecrtful. They seem..."
Christina Thompson
"I was very intrigued by this place. When I first walked in, it looked like a very hip place to eat with friends and family. I was shocked when I..."
Miguel Perez
The Mediterranean Grill Athens, Ga
The Mediterranean Grill Athens, Ga
85/100 (798 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Athens
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Athens
85/100 (1117 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Hummus
Gyros
Lamb
Sandwiches
Café
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love this place so much! Never get tired of trying new things that staff recommends. Favorites so far are lamb and skordalia, pork feast, and..."
James Richardson
"I have always been a big fan of Mediterranean cuisine and taziki has just taken my love for hummus to a different level. Freshly cut ingredients..."
Das Gupta Subh
"The pimento cheese sandwich was the best I've had in Athens. The gyros are pretty solid. Good service and lots of delicious, healthy menu..."
Bazoo
"Great atmosphere & healthy, Tasty food. We went at a busy lunch hour and still received extremely fast & friendly service. The lamb was cooked just..."
Mihaela
"I love this place! Come here every week! The staff is always so friendly and attentive to the customers and the food is healthy and delicious! My..."
Wilsonwood
"It's a little pricey for the amount of food you receive, but it is very well made with fresh and tasty ingredients. Lots of veggie/vegan options..."
Jonathon Beck
Pauley's Original Crepe Bar
Pauley's Original Crepe Bar
84/100 (515 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
American
Bar
Pub
American
Mediterranean
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Roast Beef
Waffles & Crepes
Crepes
Sandwiches
Waffles & Crepes
Sit down
American
Mediterranean
Bar
Pub
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Mediterranean Grill
Mediterranean Grill
83/100 (919 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Greek
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Kabobs
Salad
Café
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I have eaten at Mediterranean Grill several times and the food has remained consistently good. Mediterranean Grill offers a daily lunch special or..."
Dr. CH R
"Absolutely fantastic. Pay no mind to the recent one star review. That same person gave Moe’s Southwestern (a generic chain burrito restaurant) 5..."
Micah Hartsock
"A perfect local eatery. Authentic taste. Wholesome plate and portion. Fresh food. Must..."
Junir Dhakal
"This little hole-in-the-wall restaurant is phenomenal! I always get the lamb gyro and baba ghanouj for dipping roasted potatoes. Food is consistently..."
An Na
"Genuinely can't see how anyone would rate this place less than 5 stars. The food is excellent, the portions are huge, and it's very reasonably..."
EJ2894
"food is awesome and service is amazing too!:) we come here all the time, and the shrimp platter is the..."
lizzie nomi