Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Oakland

17 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 to December 2024)
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Shrimp Falafel Mix
Shrimp Falafel Mix
95/100 (236 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Fast food
Mediterranean
Fast Food
Fast food
Mediterranean
"Excellent service The best falafel and shrimp mix , great food and , delicious food that you can not forget the blast of flavors I recommend people..."
Abo Rayan Abrahim Homran
"Hummus plate, Lamb Qyro, Lamb Rice plate all amazing! I'm a..."
Kaela Petty
"The best falafel and shrimp mix , great food and service , delicious food that you can not forget the blast of..."
Mohamed Agag
"When your craving, but it's to early in the..."
Annette Pineda
Lotus Falafel & Shawerma
Lotus Falafel & Shawerma
91/100 (437 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
"TL;DR - Great, crisp, brown gyros and crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside falafel, but on the pricier side I got the beef and lamb gyro..."
Enrico E. Manalo
"Order the hummus, it was tasty. I did not like the fact that it did not come with at least one pitta bread. Most Mediterranean restaurants I go to..."
Nestor Gerales
"Went with few colleagues for lunch to try different things. Lunchtime is a busy time for them which may explain the missteps we noted. The menu..."
Naor Wallach
"Customer friendly☺️ welcoming, fresh, fast and clean. The food is authentic, delicious and healthy..."
Jacinda K
"First time trying out this place, loved it! You can see them cooking the meat on the spot for you & then straight to your plate, it can’t get..."
Kevin Davila
"We just had Doordash deliver from this shop for our first try. It was delicious! It came hot and fresh and the french fries were not soggy but were..."
Paula Thompson
"Fantastic food! If you haven't had shawerma before make sure and give it a..."
Tanner Firlotte
Aria Grill And Cuisine
Aria Grill And Cuisine
91/100 (984 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Afghani
Dinner
Lunch
"Very nice ppl food is..."
Ghandy Khoury
"Excellent staff and service. The food is good. I got the tikka kebab and it was great, everything flavored well. Will go again if I'm in the..."
Kristi Chapel
"After living in downtown Oakland for two years I finally made it to Aria for lunch this week. I was impressed with the service and the food was..."
Andreas Sanaty
"I love it the food is really yummy 😋 but it's very expensive for the food they serve. I cut 1 🌟 bc of being so expensive then other Afghan..."
KF Brothers
"Cozy place... Very Courteous Service. Quantity is good.. quality is also great. For spice Lovers, Chapli kabob is a must..."
Nigel Colaco
"Amazing food ..in love with aria double cheeseburger .. hands down best burger I've ever..."
ali sidiq
Ba-bite
Ba-bite
90/100 (269 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Hummus
Dyafa
Dyafa
86/100 (1104 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Lamb
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"This place was refreshing. I had seen a video on eater and always wanted to go there and finally got a chance. The ambience is amazing, next to..."
Akash Mohanty
"Amazing food! Everything was perfect and quite original, at least from my point of view as I'm not familiar with that type of cuisine. The lamb shank..."
Hugo Pelland
"Chill vibe and a friendly and diverse staff that provides a wonderful and inviting level of service. We had brunch and was fantastic! The pita is..."
Shawn Walker-Smith
"I found this restaurant on YouTube channel, Eater. Traveled across North America and had to eat here. Sampler plate was delicious. Homemade pickled..."
William Hau
"The restaurant was very busy for Sunday dinner, we waited a long time for the food, but it was worth the wait. Everything tasted delicious,..."
Anna Lou Hathaway
"This was extremely flavorful lamb shank, sauce was savory and I used every bit of Khobz to sop it up. Cool vibe indoors with exceptional staff..."
L.A. T
"The chef is creative. The flavors are a little unorthodox like this lamb shank I had. But they fixed the problems one has with a traditional lamb..."
Nauman Rafique
"Awesome for vegans and vegetarians while still keeping others happy too! Awesome presentation and everything was delicious! A bit pricey for the..."
Emily Kager
Shakewell
Shakewell
85/100 (2566 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Octopus
Paella
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Pork
Chili
Tapas
Ribs
Prawns
Toasts
Sit down
Spanish
Mediterranean
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"When you eat someplace so often you're on a first-name basis with the owner and staff, you know you've found a good one. The food is always on point,..."
Olivia Pavelchik
"This is a jewel of a place. Highly recommend it. Food is to die for!! Drinks are fabulous. Great ambiance. Attentive staff. Way above average..."
Loren Olson
"Great drinks, food and service! They nailed it with the combination of food, tapas style, signature cocktails and an amazing environment. Is a..."
Nelson Velez-Martinez
"The food is amazingly delicious and fresh with great spices! The cocktail variety equally impressive plus the place looks inviting. Prices are on..."
Roseann Torres-Caraves
"Unpretentious and comfortable. A very welcoming place and staff. The apps were delicious. (Tim, I'm a fool for squid ink preparations) yours were the..."
Ron Zeno
"From the moment we walked in the door. It felt like home. We sampled 3 dishes the chicken and churros, French toast and the mac and cheese. Our..."
James Mitchell
"Great food and drink at great prices. We loved the vibe of the staff. Everyone was so friendly. We can’t wait to go..."
Liz Sullivan
"This is my sister's favorite spot! When I come to visit no matter what we have going on we make time to come here. Jason is always so gracious and..."
Kashira Maddox
"My go to Sunday brunch spot. Truly delicious food and exceptional service. Highly..."
Melicia Charles
"Amazing food, staff, cocktails and ambiance. Love this..."
Corinne Hartnett
"Deliciously satisfying food without the grease and heaviness of most places! Fresh food and ingredients coupled with excellent execution cause for..."
Christopher Portillo
"Thank you for a lovely meal. Not only was the food divine but the staff is also. I'll definitely return..."
Candia Brown
"One of the best meals I've had in a long time! Service was great and the food indescribably delicious! Definitely will go there..."
Pat Iannucci
"This a great neighborhood restaurant. The food is excellent and the service is first..."
Lynn Glick
"Very friendly staff Great food Awesome cocktails We had a great time!! Will go more..."
Raj Rammohan Subbaram
"Amazing service! Amazing food! The cocktails were so good! This spot is going on the repeat..."
Steve Stafford
The Kebabery Oakland
The Kebabery Oakland
83/100 (166 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Dinner
Lunch
Mediterranean
Dinner
Lunch
"They cant make the food healthier, if they tried! Very tasty, fresh, healthy food. Everything we had was super good. Kudos to them for having a..."
Vandana
"Ordered the chicken and lamb kebabs to go. Overall, a very good meal. Nice salad sides - creative and flavorful. Cauliflower, beet, carrot were..."
George N
"First time experience here clean friendly food was so fresh you could taste the flavor presentation of food perfect for the area on busy street..."
lewis brown
"Great food, loved it! Friendly and kind stuff. Would recommend to try the kebab plates. Very satisfied with the flavors and size of the plate...."
Ria Fricska
"I love the vibe of this place. It feels authentic, like it's been there for 50 years. The food is wonderful. Tons of sides to choose from that are..."
Bryan Donaldson
Oasis Kitchen
Oasis Kitchen
83/100 (2011 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Greek
Greek
Middle Eastern
Israeli
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Lamb Shawarma Wrap
Burrito
Chicken kebab
Lamb Shawarma Sandwich
Pita Bread
Lamb Fries
Combo Shawarma Platter
Falafel Wrap with Eggplant
Café
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I read some negative feedbacks, but took chance as I was hu very! Got chiken kabob , was..."
Behzad Eghtesad
"Awesome wrapped shawarma, and the guys are friendly too. Will go..."
Ton T
"Live down the street and have been here multiple times. The food is always good and the people are always friendly. I go for the chicken shawarma or..."
Robyn Biegel
"5 star review. This place has a great bang for your buck. I paid about 12 for all of this food. They give you plenty of sides and most importantly,..."
Omar Kohgadai
"Lots of food for little money, and the quality is pretty good! Get the shawarma combo plate and call it a day. I’ve had the falafel wrap many a..."
Erich Grois
"It's a no-frills type of spot with genial staff and a good variety of dishes from which to choose. I had the lamb shawarma plate, each component of..."
Donald Cooper
Holy Land Restaurant
Holy Land Restaurant
83/100 (673 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Reservations
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We had Holy Land cater our wedding (about 40 people). We ordered baked fish, falafel, rice, roasted potatoes and a bunch of salads and sides. The..."
Joseph Aamidor
"This is a wonderful restaurant! Miri is so friendly and fabulous to work with. She catered a baby shower for my daughter and we could not have been..."
Lauren Law
"5-STARS: This restaurant serves the BEST Israeli and Mediterranean food I've tasted anywhere in the world, including Israel (and that country serves..."
Brian Tada
"Best falafel and sabich I've had outside of Israel and the tahini sauce is a classic. Come for the cheap, delicious food, and enjoy the occasionally..."
Brianna Sommer
"So delicious! I've never had anything here that wasn't amazing. The falafel balls are absolutely everything a falafel ball should be! And try the..."
Michele
"Had the shakshuka with a Holy Land lemonade. Both were..."
Arno Michaelis
"The best falafel you'll find in the Bay Area! The food is absolutely amazing and the staff makes you feel like you've stepped into their..."
Lisa Morales
"For years this has been my go-to lunch spot to take friends that are visiting from out of town. The falafel is freshly fried and seasoned -- the best..."
Jamie Smith
"Delicious food, AMAZING lemonade. Mom and pop feel with friendly service. I got the falafel plate and the falafel were freshly fried, crispy on the..."
Jasmin Kirvin
"I've been ordering from this restaurant for 5 years now. The falafel is light, the pita is soft and everything I've tried has been delicious. I love..."
Chic
Kouzina Greek Street Food
Kouzina Greek Street Food
82/100 (118 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Greek
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Gyros
Moussaka
Café
Mediterranean
Greek
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Simply Greek
Simply Greek
82/100 (262 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
Fast food
Fast Food
Mediterranean
Greek
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Fast food
Mediterranean
Greek
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I live in Denver after being in Oakland for 6 years. Simply Greek is the first place I go when I get off the plane when I come back to visit. Best..."
Rhianna Tortorige
"Perfect and clean!!!Simply Greek is the best choice with home made greek..."
Antwnakis Dafereras
"Love me a half veggie/half meat gryo. And yay they brought back Siracha 🙏!! So much better with Siracha. Always fast and efficient. Happy to see..."
Kimberly Scott
"Simply Greek cannot simply go wrong. One of the best places to eat delicious and yum greek food. A lot of options available to choose from and..."
Mohit Bibra
"Our goto fast Greek food spot (at one point they would start making a gyro salad when they saw us in line and it was ready by the time we ordered)...."
Isaac Greenbride
"Really clean and delicious Greek food as is the tradition, I recommended the Gyros, and yogurt..."
P. I.
"This place comes super close to the authentic flavor of having gyro in Greece . Those small restaurants in the islands that you can smell and see the..."
Nadè Bozhinova
"Chicken pita - a delight. Price - chef’s kiss. Service - firm, yet..."
Ethan Haigh
"I’ve been hankering for a good gyro and this place delivered in a big way for such a tiny unassuming storefront. I’m so happy I stopped in, and..."
C S
Enoteca Molinari
Enoteca Molinari
81/100 (923 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Mediterranean
Wine Bar
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Orecchiette Con Le Cime Di Rapa
Mussels
Pacific Swordfish
Prosciutto
Insalata Siliciana
Crepes
Pasta
Salumi and Formaggi
Insalata Siciliana
Salad
Antipasti Mixed Plate
Three Cheeses
Insalata Di Rucola
Calamari Monterey Bay Squid Salad
Almond Torte
Swordfish
Gnocchi Con Toma
Prosciutto
Arancini
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Tagliatelle Al Ragù
Ragu
Pork Cutlet
Panna Cotta
Monterey Bay Calamari
Arancini
Wine
Sit down
Wine Bar
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Mid-range
"What an amazing dining experience! Loved the food and the service and the atmosphere... I will definitely be coming..."
Kate Elizabeth
"We love this spot. Smaller than my living room! Feels like it's our secret restaurant.(shhh.. don't tell anyone) Incredible food and..."
Steven Gonsalves
"Tiny spot. Great food. Excellent pasta. Well thought out wine list. Perfect spot for a mellow date..."
Mike Brinkman
"The gnocchi is to die for! Like pillows melting, molto..."
Kimberly Williamson
"Cute boutique wine bar and restaurant. Love going here with my girl! Good food, good service. Great neighborhood..."
Mindy Lisa Berla
"Great wine, love the squid, love the pastas and..."
Sophia Skoda
Venga Paella
87/100 (66 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Mediterranean
Spanish
Seafood
Mediterranean
Spanish
Drinks
Dinner
Tapas
Paella
Sit down
Spanish
Seafood
Mediterranean
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Ikaros Greek Restaurant
Ikaros Greek Restaurant
80/100 (867 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Greek
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Gyros
Moussaka
Lamb
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Oasis Food Market
Oasis Food Market
79/100 (789 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
The Halal Guys - Oakland
The Halal Guys - Oakland
78/100 (1282 ratings)
Restaurants
Arabic
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Fast food
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Fast food
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Arabic
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The night staff manager needs a promotion she goes above and beyond and is always level headed even when customers are rude to her. Food made to..."
Jocelyn Griffin
Bacheesos
Bacheesos
77/100 (800 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"This is my absolute favorite Persian restaurant in the bay. The food is always fantastic and no matter what I order I am always delighted with my..."
Amir Ali Safaei
"I feel this falls between 3.5-4 stars! We had been meaning to try out Bacheesos and so happy we finally had the chance today! Place is really big..."
Heliana Mano
"I rode past this place on a morning bike ride and decided to come back for dinner… This was a great find! Dine in was a very pleasant experience. ..."
Joe Dudek
"I️ love this place, I️ enjoy both of their locations in the East Bay area. I️ love coming here for the buffet, great selection of Mediterranean..."
Philip Dorian
"Delicious food, great service, love it, definitely will be going..."
Melemel TCB