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Top Mediterranean restaurants in Philadelphia, United States
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Tried the Philbert Burger at Hunger Burger in the Reading Terminal Market. It’s a SmashBurger and it was awesome! Service was friendly, place was busy and the food was served hot and fresh. The Philbert is basically a bacon cheese burger. I added fried onions and mustard, along with the ketchup and mayo that is part of the burger.
Food was fresh and delicious. I will definitely return. I had the lobster Mac and the bello burger and they were delicious. Yum!
Great place to get some Lahmacun and Pide. Quite a friendly staff. Prices are little higher than competitors. They should lower them a bit. Also, the service is a bit slower as well. However, Lahmacun is delicious.
Food is very delicious. Good food. Nice & clean place. Reasonable price, good for family party also. First visit, I love the food.
I really liked my burger, the price was decent and (most) add ons were of no charge :) I got the yolk burger and it had fried egg and fried onions. The lobster Mac and cheese on the other hand was a diff story :/ it was like liquidy?? And not as cheesy as it looks. Maybe they added the lobster water but it created like a “fishy” taste to the max and cheese. Like I had lobster Mac and cheese from another place before and it wasn’t this liquidy and fishy taste from the cheese part. Also it was around 12$ for a small cup..
Little Istanbul in Somerton is a hidden gem that transports you to the vibrant streets of Turkey with its authentic cuisine and charming ambiance. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with warm hospitality and tantalizing aromas that set the stage for a culinary journey. The menu boasts a delightful array of Turkish delights, from mouthwatering kebabs to savory mezes and decadent desserts. Each dish is crafted with care, using fresh ingredients and traditional recipes that capture the essence of Turkish cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or new to Turkish fare, Little Istanbul offers an unforgettable dining experience that's sure to leave you craving more. With its cozy atmosphere and top-notch service, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become a beloved favorite among locals and visitors alike.
The food was amazing. Service was also great. The food came fresh out the kitchen shortly after ordering from the counter. As someone who never ate Turkish food before, I was really amazed by the unique foods. The Lahmacun was hands down the best thing I ever ate, really recommend it.
It’s pretty good here. My complaint is price. For a regular Mac n cheese it’s about $7.50, which is a bit much in my opinion. If you get the lobster Mac n cheese it’s around 12-13. While the employees are nice, the side dishes tend to fall short in flavor for me. I think the burgers are pretty good, but they are on the small side in terms of portion. If you’re here it’s definitely not the first place you should go, but it’s not bad.
All the reviews on here GOT TO BE fake. We watched the table behind us take there food back, to the left of us and then 4 out of 8 people that we had at our table. The mac and cheese tasted like dry nothing no seasoning not even cheese. And the ravioli taste like canned tuna mush. It was foul! Especially for $40 a meal
The dude working at the Philedalphia Reading Terminal Market was so kind and patient with us fr, the food was awesome I'm destroying this mac rn
Went here for my friend’s birthday, we had the side room for 30 people. The servers and bartenders were amazing, they were attentive and had the best customer service. The food and drinks were delicious! And the vibes were classy and low key. I would love to go back here for brunch and happy hour. Highly recommend!
I love fries. And, more specifically, crinkle fries. (Weirdly hard to find.) Stopped by this spot on a Tuesday about 4p.m. and my crinkle fries were hot, perfectly crunchy on the outside, soft on the in. Salt check. Efficient staff. Dialed in all around. I live in Philly and stop into the market on occasion. Glad I did today. Perfecto!
Hey! The food was great I had the Seafood Linguini definitely would eat it again. The server wasn’t very friendly. We told him we were celebrating a birthday and I know he’s not obligated to wish them a happy birthday but it would’ve been nice. The atmosphere was very dark (lighting) so it gave a closed off vibe so if you would like a quiet dinner this is your place. The music was okay, the atmosphere just brought the place down.
Came here for brunch this past Sunday. I really enjoyed the vibe/ environment of this restaurant and the food was very good.
I think this place is pretty and sleek. The ambiance is a great place for date night, a girls night, or happy hour.
I ordered the arancini, lamb chops, asparagus, and cheesecake. The arancini was just ok, the lamb chops and asparagus were definitely a hit. The cheesecake was good too. My friend ordered a seafood dish that was supposed to come with scallops and it was missing. They ran out of scallops but we should’ve been notified of that when the order was placed. The service was ok, the server could’ve been more attentive.
I ordered the arancini, lamb chops, asparagus, and cheesecake. The arancini was just ok, the lamb chops and asparagus were definitely a hit. The cheesecake was good too. My friend ordered a seafood dish that was supposed to come with scallops and it was missing. They ran out of scallops but we should’ve been notified of that when the order was placed. The service was ok, the server could’ve been more attentive.
Mannnnnn…. The place was amazing. As you know it is restaurant week so we had to get a bang for our buck and when I say the food was amazing, it was AMAZING! First off the service is awesome. Everyone was so patient and helpful. Then the food, WOW. We got the ceaser salad for the appetizer and then we got the lamb chops and pasta with the vodka sauce noodles with Italian sausages man listen. For our dessert, we got the ice cream in dipped chocolate everything was delicious. Definitely a must go. We will definitely be back!
This restaurant truly is welcoming with family style dining and large portion sizes. The food is amazing!! What I absolutely like about this place, is you get what you see! With it’s relaxed atmosphere, excellent food and speedy service, Little Istanbul really is a culinary Turkish delight!
The food was FANTASTIC. The staff were extremely nice and helpful. We ordered the appetizer sample and the Istanbul Mega Mixed Grill, OUTSTANDING. Well worth the price. Everything was very good. No way the 3 of us could eat it all. I will definitely return here.
Nice little place! Had a happy vibe on a Saturday night. Busy but the food came quickly. The hummus was delicious and it was a big serving, we didn't even finish. I got the beef and lamb pide and my husband got the salmon shish that came with rice, vegetables and salad. All delicious! We also had dessert- baklava and three layer chocolate dish. Yum. We’ll definitely return. 😁
Amazing food perfect for a casual date night. Made reservations on a Friday night, originally sat inside but we decided it was a bit too tight inside so we asked to be switched outdoors which was perfect even on an early November night with the space heaters next to each table. We got the $85 set menu and were stuffed even before the skewer entrees made it to the table. Everything from the stuffed grape leaves to the mezze’s were delicious and delivered in a timely matter. The lamb and chicken skewers were grilled perfectly and the baklava to finish off was perfect. Set menu is definitely a great value for two along with it being BYOB restaurant. Highly recommended and location is perfect and easily walkable to other restaurants/bars if you’re in the mood for a nightcap.
Little Istanbul Restaurant is one of my favorite restaurant in Philadelphia region. They have another location which is called Little Istanbul Plus Restaurant in Levittown. I like both of them because of the high quality food.
I have been there many times and thankfully they don’t change the taste and quality of their food. The restaurant has more seats than before so it’s easier to find a table when you don’t have a reservation. The restaurant is always clean and it’s atmosphere is very cozy and relaxing.
My friend and I went there for dinner recently and we both ordered their red lentil soup that was just amazing. They served it with their homemade pita bread and it was so delicious and fresh. We shared bean salad, fried liver and lahmacun as an appetizer. All of them were delicious and very tasty, especially lahmacun was outstanding. He ordered chicken shish kebab and I ordered lamb shish kebab for the main course. They serve main courses with white sauce, salad and white rice. We both substituted salad with white rice because their white rice is absolutely amazing. Chicken shish kebab and lamb shish kebab were both very flavorful and tender. Their food is always generously portioned and served very fast.
Their prices are always very reasonable. My only complaint about the restaurant is the service. The servers are very nice and kind people but most of them don’t know how to serve generally. Their manager is a great guy and he always help us if we need anything. I definitely recommend this restaurant because of the great food.
I have been there many times and thankfully they don’t change the taste and quality of their food. The restaurant has more seats than before so it’s easier to find a table when you don’t have a reservation. The restaurant is always clean and it’s atmosphere is very cozy and relaxing.
My friend and I went there for dinner recently and we both ordered their red lentil soup that was just amazing. They served it with their homemade pita bread and it was so delicious and fresh. We shared bean salad, fried liver and lahmacun as an appetizer. All of them were delicious and very tasty, especially lahmacun was outstanding. He ordered chicken shish kebab and I ordered lamb shish kebab for the main course. They serve main courses with white sauce, salad and white rice. We both substituted salad with white rice because their white rice is absolutely amazing. Chicken shish kebab and lamb shish kebab were both very flavorful and tender. Their food is always generously portioned and served very fast.
Their prices are always very reasonable. My only complaint about the restaurant is the service. The servers are very nice and kind people but most of them don’t know how to serve generally. Their manager is a great guy and he always help us if we need anything. I definitely recommend this restaurant because of the great food.
I'm seriously in love with this reliable gem of a BYOB called Apricot Stone! ❤️
It's intimate and perfect for a date night or a friend's group dinner. This is Mediterranean cuisine done right. It's cozy, fun, and affordable. ✨
All of that food you saw is their "dinner for 2" tasting that's only $85. Not per person, $85 total! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
It's intimate and perfect for a date night or a friend's group dinner. This is Mediterranean cuisine done right. It's cozy, fun, and affordable. ✨
All of that food you saw is their "dinner for 2" tasting that's only $85. Not per person, $85 total! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I was looking for breakfast and stumbled across this place. I saw the lobster Mac and said 🤔 never too early for a burger right. The service was amazing the food is great. I will definitely return!!! Keep up the good work
The food was alright. I ordered the eggplant appetizer, and personally, I thought the eggplant was undercooked. It might need to be cooked for longer, but overall, my meal was satisfactory.
Went out for restaurant week, ladies night on a Wednesday evening. Sat at the bar until our table was ready. Cocktail was delicious a little pricey definitely not getting drunk lol. There was a set menu due to restaurant week bur the choices were great, the food was amazing. Highly recommend the salad with apples and goat cheese. salmon over sweet potatoe puree and strawberry cheese cake for 🍰 dessert. Small intimate venue. Loved it
The atmosphere of this area of Philly is a huge selling point. This small Greek restaurant is doing 2x its business on the charming sidewalk. It's a must go for dinner before enjoying the rest of the neighborhood. I had the Greek salad, reasonably priced and delicious. It's BYOB like most of the places in the area!!
I went here during restaurant week and was not disappointed. I got the Spiced pear martini and it was the BEST cocktail I've ever had and I'm a cocktail snob. Food was great, service was phenomenal, especially for a Friday night. Only "complaint" was that the music was loud and a little inappropriate. I will definitely go back.
Apricot Stone has really high quality food. It’s very cozy Armenian restaurant on Northern Liberty area. I had hot appetizers spanakopita and kibbeh kufteh. They were really tasty, especially kibbeh kufteh was incredible. I ordered one more because I liked it so much.
I had luleh kebab as a main course. It came with white rice, choose of two sides, grilled red pepper and pita bread. I chose lebni and muhamara for sides. Lebni was ok but muhamara was so delicious. Luleh kebab was great also. I got gatnabur as a desert and I liked it. It was Armenian style rice pudding.
The restaurant is BYOB and the atmosphere is really nice. They have outdoor dining options also. Service was good and their prices were reasonable. I definitely recommend!
I had luleh kebab as a main course. It came with white rice, choose of two sides, grilled red pepper and pita bread. I chose lebni and muhamara for sides. Lebni was ok but muhamara was so delicious. Luleh kebab was great also. I got gatnabur as a desert and I liked it. It was Armenian style rice pudding.
The restaurant is BYOB and the atmosphere is really nice. They have outdoor dining options also. Service was good and their prices were reasonable. I definitely recommend!
Great food and environment. Outdoor seating was cute and quaint. There's Christmas lights in the hall of the outdoor seating, on a cute street.
As for the food, we got the taster menu along with the manti. The manti was pretty good, the hummus came with hard pita (I think I prefer soft pita). The hummus itself also didn't have a ton of flavor. I also prefer a chunkier hummus. The best thing we got was the steak kabobs. Those steak kabobs with perfectly cooked and tender. I haven't had kabobs that were actually good, so I was surprised and happy this place had such good steak kabobs. The rice pilaf also was amazing.
For the service, they were fantastic. Checked in just enough, and was helpful when ordering. The waitress was clean and put together, and guided us through our meal.
Overall, a great neighborhood restaurant with a relaxed environment. Probably a good spot for large parties.
As for the food, we got the taster menu along with the manti. The manti was pretty good, the hummus came with hard pita (I think I prefer soft pita). The hummus itself also didn't have a ton of flavor. I also prefer a chunkier hummus. The best thing we got was the steak kabobs. Those steak kabobs with perfectly cooked and tender. I haven't had kabobs that were actually good, so I was surprised and happy this place had such good steak kabobs. The rice pilaf also was amazing.
For the service, they were fantastic. Checked in just enough, and was helpful when ordering. The waitress was clean and put together, and guided us through our meal.
Overall, a great neighborhood restaurant with a relaxed environment. Probably a good spot for large parties.
My favorite restaurant in the city.. everything is handled with care and cooked with love. You can tell how thoughtful the recipes are with the dynamic bursts of flavor. Apricot Stone is forever a gem.
Took my Girlfriend to dinner for her Birthday. When we arrived we were only the 2nd, 2-top. No one else. It was quiet and cozy but Our server was amazing and we were able to get some close up attention. I ordered the Caesar and she ordered an appetizer with Tomato, Mozzarella, grilled Zucchini, and roasted peppers. We both enjoyed those. I asked our server: "Branzino or Swordfish"? He recommended both but told me to try the Swordfish. It was AMAZING!! She got the Enochi in pesto sauce.. My GF is Sicilian (SP Sicilian) and rarely leaves any evidence of food on a plate. She couldn't finish the Enochi because the portion was so large. I had em for breakfast.. they were also delicious. We finished with the chocolate moose, which reminded me of a chocolate frosting my G-Pop used to make. It was very good!! 2 apps, 2 entrees, & dessert, plus the cost of the bottle of red - less than $100. Definitely going back . Awesome spot I've driven by thousands of times over many years .. So glad I finally made it in!
I’m a big fan of Mediterranean food, and I’ve tried many Mediterranean restaurants. Apricot stone just became my favorite Mediterranean restaurant!
It’s a small but cozy BYOB place, service was very attentive. I highly recommend the trio for dips. I was there twice last week, both time we ordered trio - just get the first three dips on the menu, you won’t be disappointed! The roasted pepper with walnut is to dye for!
Their falafel is flavorful and crispy, nice texture. Grape leaves has a nice balance of sweetness and sourness. I was not a big fan of their cheese dishes though.
Personally, I think this place has good quality of food as Suraya without the ridiculously high price. Definitely recommend this place!
It’s a small but cozy BYOB place, service was very attentive. I highly recommend the trio for dips. I was there twice last week, both time we ordered trio - just get the first three dips on the menu, you won’t be disappointed! The roasted pepper with walnut is to dye for!
Their falafel is flavorful and crispy, nice texture. Grape leaves has a nice balance of sweetness and sourness. I was not a big fan of their cheese dishes though.
Personally, I think this place has good quality of food as Suraya without the ridiculously high price. Definitely recommend this place!
BISTRO La Baia
1700 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA
This restaurant has the old world charm of an Italian Bistro. It is small and intimate. The food however comes packed with HUGE flavors. I had the Pollo Parmigiana which is what I order at every new Italian Restaurant. This was a delightful and tasty version. The sauce was sweet, the pasta al dente and the chicken was seasoned well.
There were three other entrees ordered which were all fabulous.
Pappardelle con Salsiccia
Homemade wide ribbons of pasta, Italian sausage, vodka sauce
Ravioli di Aragosta
Homemade ravioli stuffed with lobster in a light cognac sauce
Pollo Genovese
Chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms and peas in a light tomato sauce
I would highly recommend this restaurant for an amazing meal with fabulous service, terrific atmosphere at prices that are very reasonable. Remember that this is a BYOB restaurant so if want wine with dinner bring your favorite.
1700 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA
This restaurant has the old world charm of an Italian Bistro. It is small and intimate. The food however comes packed with HUGE flavors. I had the Pollo Parmigiana which is what I order at every new Italian Restaurant. This was a delightful and tasty version. The sauce was sweet, the pasta al dente and the chicken was seasoned well.
There were three other entrees ordered which were all fabulous.
Pappardelle con Salsiccia
Homemade wide ribbons of pasta, Italian sausage, vodka sauce
Ravioli di Aragosta
Homemade ravioli stuffed with lobster in a light cognac sauce
Pollo Genovese
Chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms and peas in a light tomato sauce
I would highly recommend this restaurant for an amazing meal with fabulous service, terrific atmosphere at prices that are very reasonable. Remember that this is a BYOB restaurant so if want wine with dinner bring your favorite.
I’m becoming a regular to Bistro La Baia because the atmosphere is so cozy and the food is spectacular. The appetizers and entrees have not disappointed in my three visits there. Dessert isn’t at the same level of the meals in my opinion, but still enjoyable. Here are some pictures from my time there recently.
This place is the BEST. Such a good sneaky find in Philly. The atmosphere is warm and quaint with good music and rich, delicious food. It was good to have some authentic Armenian food again !! (I’m still biased towards my Armenian grandmothers cookie, but this was a CLOSE second 🤤) The waitresses are so lovely and everyone feels like family here. I will for sure be coming back :)
We went on a Saturday for lunch during Restaurant Week. A very cozy and family style place. The food was good and portions were definitely on the bigger side. The service was decent. The Tiramisu and the Panna Cotta were one of the best we have tried.
The downside was that the inside feels very cramped and the tables are too close to each other. Overall a good experience but really wish they would expand the space and make more room. The seating arrangement was not enjoyable.
The downside was that the inside feels very cramped and the tables are too close to each other. Overall a good experience but really wish they would expand the space and make more room. The seating arrangement was not enjoyable.
THERE WAS NO MOUSSE CAKE! To be honest, the whole reason I came here was for the mousse cake. Did the baker call out because they were hungover, did they quit overnight? I don’t know, but it would have been nice if the waitress told me there would be no mousse cake as I ordered the appetizer entree and dessert at the same time.
The bread they brought out looked dry. I can’t comment on the quality or freshness of it because I asked the waiter to take it away. There was no accompaniment for the bread so it seemed a bit pointless to have on the table.
Appetizer 5 stars: Polpette aka meatballs (Fantina cheese stuffed beef and pork meatballs, marinara sauce, parmiggiano)
Pasta (Cappellini Johny Rocco) 1 star: noodles were still hard ☹️
Service and attentiveness: 5 stars
The room is small, looks to hold about 28-30people max comfortably and 33-35 people tight. A few tables outside with overhead heaters.
The bread they brought out looked dry. I can’t comment on the quality or freshness of it because I asked the waiter to take it away. There was no accompaniment for the bread so it seemed a bit pointless to have on the table.
Appetizer 5 stars: Polpette aka meatballs (Fantina cheese stuffed beef and pork meatballs, marinara sauce, parmiggiano)
Pasta (Cappellini Johny Rocco) 1 star: noodles were still hard ☹️
Service and attentiveness: 5 stars
The room is small, looks to hold about 28-30people max comfortably and 33-35 people tight. A few tables outside with overhead heaters.
Hunger Burger always has very long lines but it’s definitely worth the hype and wait. The burgers are absolutely delicious and always cooked to perfection. It’s one of my new favorite spots to go when I’m in Reading Terminal. Their lobster Mac and cheese is also really good. Love this place!
Update on 2/3/24:
This was my second time at Morea. I really enjoyed the food and craft cocktails the last time I was there and they didn't disappoint this time either.
It was the day of Restaurant Week and I thought it would be full at 1pm on a Sunny Saturday; however, it was quite empty. When we arrived for our reservation there were a few people at the bar and no one seated in the dining room. That was a big change from my previous visit. The decor and ambiance are still very inviting.
The Restaurant Menu wasn't extremely exciting, so we ordered from their Brunch menu.
What We Ate:
🍄 Mushroom Flatbread 5/5
🦐🦀🥬 Morea Seafood Salad 5/5
🌯🥓 Breakfast Burrito w/side of bacon 5/5
🍹Morea Colada 5/5
I would highly recommend for the 2nd time, stopping through!
Cheers 🥂
4/5/22:
Morea was an excellent choice! The Brunch menu has a lot of great foods to sample, you'll have to plan for a repeat visit. The cocktail menu has tasty and unique offerings. The Cafe Diablo was my favorite followed by the Rhu Tang Sour.
The entire staff was friendly and accomdating. Matt was our waiter and he was the BEST!! I would highly recommend treating yourself and trying out Morea! 😃
This was my second time at Morea. I really enjoyed the food and craft cocktails the last time I was there and they didn't disappoint this time either.
It was the day of Restaurant Week and I thought it would be full at 1pm on a Sunny Saturday; however, it was quite empty. When we arrived for our reservation there were a few people at the bar and no one seated in the dining room. That was a big change from my previous visit. The decor and ambiance are still very inviting.
The Restaurant Menu wasn't extremely exciting, so we ordered from their Brunch menu.
What We Ate:
🍄 Mushroom Flatbread 5/5
🦐🦀🥬 Morea Seafood Salad 5/5
🌯🥓 Breakfast Burrito w/side of bacon 5/5
🍹Morea Colada 5/5
I would highly recommend for the 2nd time, stopping through!
Cheers 🥂
4/5/22:
Morea was an excellent choice! The Brunch menu has a lot of great foods to sample, you'll have to plan for a repeat visit. The cocktail menu has tasty and unique offerings. The Cafe Diablo was my favorite followed by the Rhu Tang Sour.
The entire staff was friendly and accomdating. Matt was our waiter and he was the BEST!! I would highly recommend treating yourself and trying out Morea! 😃
My husband and I had the weekend special. 3 course meal and it was incredible! The service was amazing as well as the food. Tiramisu was so fresh, tasted home made and everything was the perfect temperature. Honestly everything tasted as tho I was in someone home having home cooked meals. I’m sad I don’t live close enough to frequent this little gem.