Diners' Choice: Mediterranean restaurants in New York City

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Blue

4.9

4.9 (204)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Randall Manor

About the restaurant

Blue blends the cuisines from the cultures adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea.

Top review

JasonVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always a great meal. Spinach salad is excellent and salmon was fantastic. Thai calamari is always delicious.

Çka Ka Qëllu

4.9

4.9 (34)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Belmont

About the restaurant

Traditional Albanian dishes showcased in a rustic, stylish environment with old-world accents.

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Javette

Dined 6 days ago

Had a wonderful mother’s pre day dinner here and loved it. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious I would definitely go back. It was very authentic and very delicious l.

Bustan

4.7

4.7 (1622)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Upper West Side

About the restaurant

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Located in New York City's Upper West Side, Bustan serves Mediterranean cuisine in a modern, colorful atmosphere. The restaurant offers a wide range of cuisine from Southern Europe to North Africa. Bustan also caters offsite events and offers takeout for its customers' convenience.

Start out your meal at Bustan with one of the restaurant's appetizers such as the hummus or the falafel with our homemade Taboon bread. Choose from dinner options like the Kebab Halabi or Chicken "Musakhan". Top off your experience with a dessert like the Nemesis: Baked chocolate mousse cake.

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Ravit

Dined 4 days ago

delicious, authentic, caring and patient attentive service. looking forward to returning.

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4.8

4.8 (50)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Hell's Kitchen

About the restaurant

Welcome to a captivating neighborhood wine bar featuring Mediterranean cuisine and curated wines. We are here for both New Yorkers and tourists, located in the center of Hell's Kitchen, right outside Time Square and surrounded by amazing theater! If you enjoy live music, small bites, and a wine bar ambience, we're the place to be. We specialize in flavorful cuisine, a lively atmosphere, and excellent service. We can propose the best tourist places and venues because we are in the heart of Midtown, NYC. Grab brunch with us and then enjoy a pleasant walk over to The Empire State Building or see a Broadway musical right down the street! In Midtown, New York, the possibilities are endless. Begin your adventure with The Purple Tongue today.

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Ann-Marie

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Excellent service. Great for a dinner date or just meeting up with friends before seeing a show.

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Experience

Happy Hour at The Purple Tongue Wine Bar

Experience

Live Music | Wine Bar

Little Owl

4.8

4.8 (4492)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

West Village

About the restaurant

Little Owl offers bold-flavored Seasonal Mediterranean cuisine with friendly and professional service. Currently, we offer reservations for parties of up to 6 guests, against the backdrop of our treasured and storied West Village. We're a corner gem with a big pork chop and an even bigger heart—your home away from home since 2006.

Thank you for being a part of our Little Owl Family.

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Maureen

Dined 3 days ago

Very charming West Village restaurant with superior food and ambiance. Highly recommended. It was nice to have a choice of breakfast or lunch at a 12noon reservation. Will be back for sure!

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Popular dish

Gravy Meatball Sliders

Popular dish

Eggplant Parmigiana

Marsanne

4.7

4.7 (85)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Marsanne is a sophisticated Mediterranean oasis.
The executive Chef Zivko Radojicic wanted to bring the warmth and hospitality of the Adriatic Mediterranean coast to the vibrant Chelsea neighborhood.
Our semi-private dining space “Le Mascaret Room” has its own dedicated drinks counter, as well a custom-made undulating wooden sculpture mounted on a wall (it's meant to replicate twisting vines and flowing waves, natch) and a glass-encased wine cellar holding over 700 bottles. It can accommodate up to 50 guests seated.

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Stephen

Dined on May 7, 2025

Great food and attentive and professional service in a relaxed atmosphere-its a well run place with a great neighborhood vibe

Amali

4.7

4.7 (1604)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Amali's ethos is inspired by the Mediterranean way of life, emphasizing vegetables, olive oil, cheese, grains, and fish. Our menu reflects the historical cuisines shared by modern day Greece, Italy, France, and Spain. Our wine list offers approximately 400 selections and has been called "daring" by The New York Times and "one of the best Mediterranean selections in Midtown" by New York Magazine.

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Mallory

Dined on May 5, 2025

Excellent food. Excellent service. Had the hummus, salad, and fish. All were delicious!

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Popular dish

Spicy Feta

Experience

Brunch Prix Fixe (Tasting Menu)

Experience

Lunch Prix Fixe (Tasting Menu)

Antique Garage Soho

4.7

4.7 (1076)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

TriBeCa

About the restaurant

Please check out our other location, Antique Garage Tribeca which is now open, for more availability if you don't see the time you are looking for at this location!

Antique Garage SoHo is converted from an old mechanic shop to a Mediterranean restaurant surrounded by antiques offers an eclectic, unique and romantic ambiance, charming and elegant in the tradition of old New York. We have a sister location in Tribeca.
We serve lunch and dinner daily as well as brunch on weekends, accompanied by live jazz music.
For parties of 12 or more, Antique Garage offers a prix fixe menu.
Antique Garage is delighted to welcome larger parties and private events. To plan a party at Antique Garage, please email info@antiquegaragesoho.com.

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JoshVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Charming all the way around. Perfect for a date or just hanging w friends.

Sea Bar - Staten Island

4.7

4.7 (97)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

New Dorp Beach

About the restaurant

There is only one way to eat fish – when its fresh! Our seafood arrives 7 days a week and is carefully selected before hitting our kitchen! Enjoy delicious, handcrafted cocktails and amazing dishes crafted by our world-renowned chef.

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LaiVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Our delicious octopus appetizer was prepared perfectly. We both ordered the sole stuffed with crab meat & veggies, and mushroom risotto, which was the dinner special. It was seasoned & cooked well. The prosecco was good. We enjoyed our meal & the music in a gorgeous expansive space. Our server was attentive & kind. Highly recommend.

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Experience

Your Birthday Is Our Gift...

Iris

4.7

4.7 (503)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Midtown West

About the restaurant

Iris is named for the celebrated Mediterranean flower, and as a gentle nod to the “Evil Eye”, a regional legend known to ward off evil and bring great luck. Located in an iconic building of Midtown Manhattan, Iris is a restaurant that aims to showcase the best preparations of the Eastern Mediterranean region. The ambition behind this culinary initiative is to focus on the style of eating rather than the provenance of each dish. Approachable, wholesome and minimally manipulated, the cuisine will show another facet of the ingredient-forward cuisine that has built John Fraser’s reputation.

We look forward to welcoming you at IRIS.

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penneyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

My husband and I live near Iris, and it is our favorite place in our neighborhood. The food is excellent, the service is outstanding, the ambience is ideal. The dining room is sleek, but not loud. Iris is a hidden gem near the theater district with its very non-touristy atmosphere. We especially like the bronzino and the Greek salad. The pita is delicious—puffy and warm, right out of the oven. And the flat bread is delicious—the clam flat bread is our favorite. The servers are very professional, yet warm and welcoming. We highly recommend Iris!

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