The Yummiest Mediterranean in Louisville

Babylon Cafe

★★★★★ 4.7 (153) • $

"Came here on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch. I ordered the lunch pick 3 special for $8.99I had the Greek salad, rice and chicken shawarma. Everything was very delicious and very filling, I couldn't eat the pita bread the sandwich came on so I just added to my salad. Super tasty! Definitely worth coming here if you're in the area. Great Mediterranean food and the staff here was super friendly and helpful. I will return next time I'm in Richmond."

Mirage Mediterranean Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (335) • $$

"I have driven past Mirage on Preston Highway a dozen times over the years and finally had my chance to try it this week with co-workers since we had an event at a hotel nearby. We are all fans of Greek food and Mirage did not disappoint. We had quick and friendly service with a fantastic lunch spread. We tried a little bit of everything--hummus with hot pita bread, baba ghanoush, chicken Shawarma, falafel. All tasted fresh and delicious."

The Parthenon Greek-American Eats

★★★★☆ 4.4 (34)

"I only have one complaint...everything I've had here is phenomenal. My only problem is having to decide what to order!"

Behar Cafe

★★★★★ 4.7 (18)

"What a great find! Our friend took us here when we were visiting. I don't think we would have even found this place without him showing us. It's a cute lil restaurant and convenience store. We ordered a few items and everything was delicious. It took some time for the food, but that was fine because it was worth it. The portion size was pretty big so bring your appetite. There was only one person prepping the food from what we could tell. The staff were all friendly. If I'm back in the area I'd definitely go here again."

Kabob Xpress

★★★★★ 4.7 (32)

"I had the Merguez wrap with fries. It was delicious. My son had the chicken kabob plate and really enjoyed it as well. The service was order at the window and pickup at the other end when done. Food was very tasty, hot, and prepared in a timely manner. The dining area was simple and very Mediterranean. The food was a little pricey but I will be making a return trip."

King Gyros

★★★★☆ 3.7 (12)

"I remember when I first moved to Louisville no one could refer me to a place to get gyro's. It became routine for me to travel back up to Chicago and have my gyro sandwich. 20 years later and I'm still looking to get my gyro fix. We were in the mall shopping and saw this location was open. The gentleman greeted us quickly and told us their special. We got gyro combo with tzaziki and on pita bread with fries. The combo came with plenty of gyro meat, which I loved. I ordered mines topped with lettuce tomato and onion. I should've had him go light on onion but I still enjoyed my gyro very much. If you'd like gyro or chicken pita stop in."

The Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.3 (148) • $$

"This restaurant can get really loud in the dining room. When were sat, it was so deafening that I decided to get up to leave. Fortunately, there was an available table in the quiet area near the bar. The drinks were passable. The food portions were huge and satisfying, but not memorable. They cook with heavy ingredients and plenty of butter. I felt distended after only eating half the food on my plate."

Kebabz Heaven

★★★★★ 4.7 (58) • $$

"After experiencing some really hard times trying to open this new business late last year due to Covid, it is exciting to see that they are now open once again. You can experience delicious Mediterranean recipes with Friendly, efficient service and atmosphere. The prices are very reasonable if you want to try a whole new experience."

Hello Falafel

★★★★☆ 3.9 (8)

"Absolutely fantastic fresh food packed with great flavors. The proteins were cooked well and the dishes were also well balanced with large portions (honestly could easily share some of the platters). The interior was clean and neat. While I got takeout there was some seating available inside for small or slightly larger groups despite the whole shop being on the smaller side. The service was incredibly friendly, helpful, and efficient. Pricing was also very fair especially when considering freshness and portion sizes. Would definitely recommend and will be returning"

Eat A Pita - Lyndon

★★★★☆ 4.4 (60) • $$

"First time eating here and wowed by the vast selection of healthy options available! Unlike two other nearby Greek food eateries, here you can customize your meal which I appreciate! I decided on doing the steak bowl with rice, tomatoes, diced cucumber, feta cheese, & black olives. Then came the big variety of sauce choices! Instead of the traditional Taziki sauce I opted to try the garlic sauce and oh my heavens it was fabulous mixed into my steak bowl! Fast and friendly service, large portion of food, super clean and spacious dining area! I'll be returning here often!"

Aladdin's

★★★★☆ 4.3 (152) • $

"Aladdin's is a hidden gem, tucked away in a cute little "underground" area in New Albany. Honestly if it wasn't for Yelp I don't think we would have ever came across it on our own, and that would have been a tragedy. The doors were clearly marked that there was no service, you can dine in but your food would be given to you as if it was to go. I personally love this concept, it makes for an easy getaway when I'm ready to go. You order, you pay, boom the hard parts done, there is no waiting around for the check and take out boxes at the end of your meal, love it. I will say I'm not a fan of the extra waste this method produces but that's the only down side. Alright now for what we've all been waiting for...the food. I have to start by saying HOLY MOLY! I was not expecting to get one of the best steak sandwiches of my life there, but it happened.I had the Aladdin's steak sandwich (minus the green peppers add tomatoes and lettuce) and it was perfect. It actually got better the more I ate, no diminishing returns here. The juice from the meat mixed with the mayo on the pita bread...YUM! It was great, made me wish I lived closer to New Albany. I have a feeling I'm going to be making a lot of trips over the bridge this summer. The man behind the counter (I'm assuming the owner) was extremely nice and made sure we had everything we needed. I can't wait to go back and I highly suggest you go try them out as well!"

Sam’s Gyros In Elizabethtown

★★★★★ 4.7 (20)

"Amazing! The best gyro I've had in years and probably the #1 or 2 I've ever had. The team working there was supper nice and offered a sample before I ordered. I'm coming back."

Zaki Mediterranean Grill

★★★★★ 4.9 (16)

"First off, as an Arab my word on this type of cuisine is gospel. Got it? Good? Awesome, let's get this review started.Jokes aside, I have a definitely soft spot for Arabic street food. Shawarma, falafel and hummus are all favorites of mine and there is nostalgia there. It's definitely something I look at under the magnifying glass. Don't get me wrong there's plenty of places that can scratch that itch for me here in Lexington, but I am more than happy to claim Zaki is the real deal and has by far my favorite, both with its flavors and authenticity. I took some coworkers of mine to try it out today, and this may have been 3rd time. I got a chicken shawarma wrap, a couple of orders of falafel and hummus to share and everything was a hit with my self and my coworkers whom have never had the cuisine before. Starting with my wrap, the chicken was juicy and flavorful, complimented well but the garlic and spicy sauce, as well as, pickles. The falafels were perfection, fried perfectly and bursting with the flavor of chickpeas and parsley, as well as the sumac the was added on after, please go out of your way to try falafel if you never have. Finally the hummus, another light compliment to everything, the dip was smooth and flavorful. I've only met a couple of the people that work there and each time they have gone out of their way to cater to myself and the people I have brought with me. I appreciate them each time. The location itself is not the best right off the Georgetown exit, but the building is colorful. There isn't much anywhere to sit, which I could see rubbing people the wrong way but personally I am used to it. That said that is my only sour note on a fantastic place to eat. Please, if you've ever wanted to try Arabic food, I highly recommend you try this place out and if you're a fellow Arab looking for something close to home, this is the place."

The Grape Leaf

★★★★☆ 3.9 (230) • $$

"Hummus. Eat the Hummus!! All of the food is delicious, but the hummus Our server was polite, orders were 100% accurate, and delicious. It's quaint inside and inviting."

Safier Mediterranean Deli

★★★★★ 4.5 (460) • $$

"I just really love the great taste and even better price of this spot. If I lived closer to downtown I would be a frequent flier. Where else can you go and get a delicious meal that will stuff you to the brim for under $10?!"

Addis Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (146) • $$

"I loved this place. The food is fantastic. The ambiance is very relaxed and nothing fancy at all. Very high quality food though and the portions for the main meal were huge (probably enough for 2 meals for the majority of people). I tried the kufta and chicken plate (with hummus, rice, and salad) as well as the baklava.The chicken was super tender and delicious. The garlic oil sauce gave it extra moisture, but it was already great the way it is. Cooked to perfection. The chunks are a bit big, but easy to eat.The kufta was equally delicious. It had a bit more seasoning than the chicken, which I liked. Once again, great flavors. They give you a fair amount of rice which is very fluffy and well cooked.It came with a vibrant little salad. It was fine, nothing too crazy. I really liked their take on croutons. They were more crispy than the average crouton and added a ton of savory flavor.The baklava was pretty good. Probably not the best I've ever had, but still solid. The price is very reasonable. I would have liked a more sweet and syrupy baklava.Really what set this place apart from others was the service. I was trying to find this place and randomly ran into the owner, who helped me find it. He was very nice and talked to me about his life, the restaurant, the food, and his experiences in Pittsburgh. He even gave me a free drink! What a great guy.All in all, I highly recommend this place. It's run by awesome people and the food is also super tasty. Very reasonable prices, high quality food, and great portions."

falafel oasis

★★★★☆ 3.8 (13)

"I love this place! All of the food is made fresh. Price is right and everything is tasty. The owner is very friendly and accommodating. I truly enjoy the flavor pallette integrated in their plates and sandwiches. I always go here for their baklava and hummus."

The Charcoal Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.8 (308) • $$

"Yum, that was delicious! My husband and I made our first visit to The Charcoal Restaurant today for lunch and enjoyed their outdoor seats. We ordered the chicken and beef kabob sandwiches which both came with fries. Both options were delicious, and if we could only choose one we'd both choose the beef. Service was friendly and they made sure we had what we needed. They brought our food outside to us and kept the tables clean. Rating this simpler place with 5 stars because it will replace the other options we've been visiting. We are excited to go back and try more option and will definitely be picking this up for takeout as well!"

Cafe Arazu

★★★★☆ 4.3 (231) • $$

"Just a little lunch date in Newburgh, Indiana. Quaint little establishment with excellent food and food choices. Nice cocktail selection, too. Service was excellent. Outside seating available. Interesting specials and great dessert tray. Get the French press coffee at the end of your meal."

Meesh Meesh

★★★★★ 4.8 (126) • $$$

"Dined here on Thursday night. One of the best meals I've had in Louisville. The hype is real and completely justified. We ate:1) Crispy Cauliflower (perfect)2) Smoked Lamb Hummus (flavorful, 10/10 would order again)3) Pita and Hummus (excellent, pita was one of the best I've ever had)4) Fall apple salad (my wife's pick, and my least favorite)5) Chicken Shishlik (perhaps the greatest chicken I've ever had to opportunity to scarf down)6) Brown Butter Knafeh (this stuff should be illegal, 10/10)Can't wait to go back!"

Gyroz Mediterranean Eatery

★★★★★ 4.5 (164) • $

"The fries are amazing and the Gyro Lunch Combo is a ton of great food for a reasonable price. The service is solid and the food is delicious. I look forward to trying their Shawarma!"

Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.6 (463) • $

"10/21/24 & 11/4/24 My husband and I got to go orders of the same dishes both times. Sahara is hands-down the best Mediterranean spot around! I ordered the lamb and beef shawarma, while my husband went with the chicken shawarma. Portions are super generous--enough for leftovers! The food is consistently fresh and flavorful, with a lively, bustling atmosphere that adds to the experience. I could honestly eat here every day. Don't miss out on their incredible garlic sauce--it's a must-try! It's the best garlic sauce out there."

Greenhills Sandwich Shop Mediterranean grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (44) • $$

"The food is always delicious here. I usually get the gyro wrap, which is overflowing with flavorful and tender gyro meat. I share an order of Greek Fries, where the fries are crispy, and the feta is delish. I usually go with my mother, who is a strict vegetarian, and she gets the Vegetarian Platter. The platter is fresh, and plentiful. As always, we bring home the food for leftovers, because they are so generous with their portions. The customer service is impeccable. We were checked on several times to see if the food was good, or if we needed anything. The nice gentleman told us he was happy we loved the food, because they make it with love. It definitely shows. Do I have pictures of our meal? No. Is that because I inhaled it as soon (and the service was quick) as I received it? Yes, yes I did."

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Middletown

★★★★☆ 3.7 (177) • $$

"Taziki's is a franchise but locally owned and operated. When I crave Mediterranean this is the place to come! Consistently good and the space offers a chance to relax indoors or on the patio. I love the chicken kabob feast with Greek salad and basmati rice. Make sure to remove any topping you don't enjoy as it's tough to pick it out. One of the best places for nugget ice too! Coke products. Friendly service. Ordered right away. Clean tables and food walked out to us."

Sam's Gyros

★★★★☆ 4.4 (27) • $

"my mom and I were greeted and served by James. He was so nice and gave outstanding customer service. Gave us a generous portion, free baklava for both of us, and a discount for being our first time. He made our day and we won't forget it. Of course, the food was incredible and you can't beat the price. Highly Recommend"

Frankie's Sips & Savories

★★★★★ 4.7 (32)

"Oh my God, I love this place so much. The food is amazing. The vibe is amazing. The people are amazing. This is what the city needs. I'm gonna be a frequent customer at this place."

Gyro House

★★★★☆ 4.1 (20)

"Excellent service, very attentive. Food was good. Only thing that disappointed was the platter salad and feta was small and lacking feta. I would come back."

Sam's Gyros

★★★★☆ 3.7 (27) • $

"Sam's Gyros is a hidden gem tucked into an average looking strip mall in Bowling Green, KY. My big regret about Sam's is that though I've spent months in Bowling Green, I hadn't tried Sam's until last week. Well, after my first visit, it's safe to say I've found one of my new Bowling Green Staples!Because of its nondescript location, it can be easy to overlook Sam's as just another restaurant in a sea of restaurants in a bustling College Town. However you'll find that it's often recommended both online and by locals as one of the ideal spots for a Mediterranean lunch. The menu is refreshingly simple, and offers most (if not all) of the entrees for less than $10. The ingredients are basic, but pack a punch where they're needed the most, taste and value. As a dining experience, it's no-frills, and honestly that's not at all a bad thing.Keto/ Low Carb Folks: I'd recommend going for a Chicken or Beef Greek Salad (It's even advertised as 0 carbs!). While there can certainly be some sneaky carbs in this dish, it easily fits what you're looking for in a Keto Meal. Overall, if you're looking for quick, high-value, low-cost, simple and tasty Mediterranean meal in BG, you owe it to yourself to give Sam's Gyros a try!"

Lava Bar & Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (7)

"Great food and great service!! The staff here is so friendly. I came at night for drinks and vibes and that's exactly what I got!! I'm so glad this place came here to Bowling Green. If you're looking good food, music and a nice night out. 100/10 recommend."

Marida Mediterranean Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.6 (33)

"I live in Indianapolis and had been eagerly awaiting to try this on my next visit back home to Evansville/Newburgh. There's not many Mediterranean, much less Turkish, places in Indiana so it was great to see this open in the area. The restaurant has multiple levels out outdoor seating terraces overlooking the river. It was especially nice right at sunset. They had a nice selection of appetizers and traditional/classic Turkish meals as well as a few basic meat dishes that wouldn't throw of someone new to Turkish food. The waitstaff was very professional and friendly. I could tell they were still working out a few kinks being open less than a month, but all in all the service was good. I enjoyed the flavors of everything we tried. The interior of the restaurant had these complex water/bubble lighted walls. It looked kind of cool but maybe a smidge overdone or trying to be fancy, but accidentally over the top. Food was reasonably priced. I don't like when places don't have prices on their cocktail menu and that was the case here. It's weird. Definitely will plan to come back and try other dishes!"

Brickyard Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (110) • $$

"So, took a little day trip with my better half to celebrate her birthday and we picked this establishment on a whim. We're both pasta eaters and this cafe is doing it right! We both ordered the Rattlesnake Pasta and all I can say is wow! The portion was not what we expected, the expectations were exceeded! As a retired head chef the first thing I look for when trying a dish is to see if it needs added salt or pepper, it did not! The flavor was amazing and needed nothing added, my compliments to the kitchen staff, also I would be remiss if I didn't mention our server Christine. Super friendly and that says a lot to me. All in all it was a very successful birthday dinner for my better half and I."

Speeza

★★★★☆ 3.9 (20)

"This place is great! Quick service and small menu make it easy to swing through and grab food no matter how much time you have. I tried the beef and lamb bowl and it was legit. Make sure you get the falafel snack also, that shit is a must."

JJ Grill

★★★★★ 4.6 (94)

"Excellent customer service! The food was good too! It was full of flavor! There is a lot to choose from on the menu but I had a craving for salmon so I picked #18 fried salmon. It came with rice, salad and hummus. You get plenty for the cost (about $18). It also comes with 2 sauces, tzatziki and a green sauce. I like the green sauce best. I ordered my food to go but noticed they had plenty of inside seating. They also had a wide variety of non alcoholic drink choices and desserts to choose from."

Athenian Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (227) • $

"Yummm! We stopped in at 1 pm on Sunday, 11/3/24. Our food came out pretty quickly! You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. There was limited seating upstairs, and some more seating outside. It was a lovely day, so we ate outside!Here's what I had:- Hummus ($7): Suuuuper good. The pita was delicious.- Tzatziki ($7): Fine, I wouldn't get it again.- Classic Gyro Combo with Fries and a Drink ($13): Great deal! The gyro was so tasty and so were the fries.Generous portions at a very reasonable price! So delicious!"

Maira Mediterranean Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (22)

"Wow. Amazing flavors and high quality ingredients paired with great service!Had the beef shawarma sandwich. Warm toasted pita, crispy edge beef with a char grill flavor accompanying the Mediterranean spices. Owner brought me a sample hummus and lentil soup too. Comp. Soup was very flavorful and rich. Definitely recommend. Ask for a side of hot sauce if you like some heat!"