Tony's Pizza City

★★★★☆ 4.4 (115) • $

"We recently held a 2-year-old birthday party at the Wyndmoor Firehouse down the street from this location. We live across the country so we had never had the food before. We heard from a few different people that it was consistently good. We decided we would give it a shot for our 40 guests. The party was at 3:00 p.m. so we were not looking for lunch or dinner, but instead some easy finger foods. The recommendation was tacos and hoagie slices. We ordered both, and added churros to the order as an additional finger food dessert. We heard from many guests that they really enjoyed all of the food, and the quantity provided by Tony's Pizza City was enough that we were able to leave plenty of leftovers for the local police and first responders. The pricing for all of the different food options we were presented was more than reasonable.We would highly recommend discussing catering options with Luciano if you have a need."

Effie's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (353) • $$

"Dined here on a beautiful September Saturday night. Effie's was doing a brisk business and had outdoor tables both in their courtyard and on the sidewalk on Quince street. Tables were a good distance apart. There was hand sanitizer on each table. Servers wore masks and used gloves.I ordered the Chicken Souvlaki Plate with Tzatziki, rice and vegetable of the day. It was very good and the chicken was grilled nicely. My dining partners had the Octopus and the Grilled Lamb Chops. I had some of the lamb and it was quite good, with very tasty seasoning.Service was friendly and attentive all night."

Zesty's

★★★★☆ 3.8 (201) • $$

"Fantastic food and service. This was a 5 star dining experience for me. I recommend a night out on the the town to include dinner here. Definitely worth a revisit."

CAVA

★★★★☆ 3.8 (77)

"I really like the food at Cava. It's a rare place where you can get a truly tasty, balanced, "healthy," meal quickly and affordably.I placed a mobile order at this location for three bowls. They were all ready right on time. I could park in the dedicated portion of the parking lot right outside. The employees got me my food right away with no hassle.It was an all around positive experience."

Gyro King

★★★★☆ 3.8 (74)

"Really solid spot for Mediterranean food. Went with the small platters for dinner. They were a great size. Plenty for an adult for dinner. Hummus was a little thin, but tasted great. I wish it came with thicker pita and more of it. Lots of meat on top, not just a giant bowl of rice. Only let down is the beef and lamb are the preformed stuff you usually see on a gyro, not the freshly made kind. Prices were great and the order was ready when we got there (ordered online). We will definitely be back to try more of the menu."

Estia

★★★★☆ 4.1 (892) • $$$

"Estia was a proximity and availability dinner decision. It was getting late and my team was exhausted so we were looking for something nearby. I open my Open Table app and filtered for 5 people, tonight, and a few options came up. My coworkers opted for Greek, so that is how we got to the decision of Estia. Our local colleagues mentioned it was a good pick. The restaurant looked upscale and dim lit. There were some couples at the corner tables making out when we were entering, so it's probably also a date night spot. They provided complimentary bread and my team shared a recommended Estia Chips ($20) and Spread Pikilia ($18) which comes with pita and 3 spreads in which we picked the Htipiti, Melitzanosalata, and Potato Skordalia. For our entrees, my team ordered the Moussaka ($26), Tuna Tartare ($21), Arugula Salata ($16) with added Grilled Chicken (+$7), and Lobster Linguini ($45). I had their Chilean Sea Bass Plaki ($50). The group seemed to really enjoy the food. I actually liked the appetizers more than I liked my entrée. I love sea bass and tend to order it when I see it on the menu but this sea bass was really acidic with the sauces and the portion size was small from being the most expensive thing ordered. The staff here is obsessed with clearing your plate, sometimes before you're even ready. When this lady was trying to grab one of the appetizers, my coworker said she was still working on it and the funny thing is that they took my coworkers individual plate away. Struggles. We were like, I guess you eat off the serving plate? And then when she was clearing my other coworkers plate, she threw their fork and knife into my plate. I wasn't done lady. Sigh. Fine, take it away. For a high end fine dining priced restaurant, I don't like feeling rushed with the food getting cleared before I'm done with it. This place has potential, but they have some things to work on."

Cafe Ole In The Valley

★★★★☆ 4.2 (61)

"I think I am just someone who loves coffee shops and cafe. I really enjoy chilling and enjoying my food and coffee here. First impression when I stepped in already feels relaxing, maybe it's the lighting and color tone they used. I could probably spend a good few hours here if I have my laptop with me. I also like how they have a little kiddie stuff to keep my little monster busy and entertain. Their food was pretty good and tasty. My little one actually prefers the brisket shakshuka over my avocado toast with smoke salmon on the side. Husband said house coffee was alright and I really like my mochaccino. I know if I find a time, I would probably want to come back with my other girl. She probably will like this place too. Definitely a place to come back to chill and spend/kill time, hahaa."

Moonlight Diner

★★★★☆ 3.9 (111)

"The owner is such a nice person. We arrived @ 2pm and the front doors were locked since it was a slow day, but he reopened them as we were heading back to the car.The food is also really good and you get great portions here too. The corn beef Reuben is excellent. My Mom enjoyed her turkey burger.We'll be back for breakfast later. :)"

Damas Mediterranean Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (186) • $$

"Wow, I have only tried the sampler platter; but this is the best babaganoush I've ever. Also the muhammara one ofnthe best ones. The whole plate was amazing! The service was quick, friendly, professional, and very quick.The place is clean and fresh, very inviting. You order at the counter and can take out or eat in.Located in a plaza, this gives plenty of plaza parking.I am very happy Damas is there as I will go often!"

Nova Mediterranean Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (121)

"Finally tried this place, I am sad it took me so long to get there. Delicious chicken lemon soup & for entree, had the house-made sausage rice bowl (forgot the name!) Very friendly service, look forward to trying more dishes."

ZARA HALAL GRILL

★★★★★ 4.6 (36)

"This is inside the small food court area of Franklin/Philadelphia Mills mall near to Old Navy/Walmart/movie theatre. Food was pretty good. Ordered 2 combo over rice platters ($8)-not bad at all! The combo gets you a choice of two items to go over the seasoned yellow rice, along with salad and pita on the side. We got Lamb with chicken and fried fish (choice of talapia or whiting) with chickpeas. Meats were very well seasoned and the salad that comes with was fresh. The whiting was also flavorful and fried nicely (be careful of the bones). The pita was freshly grilled with a little crunch-very good. Rice was ok. We ate in the food court to avoid the food smell permeating the place with the open kitchen. The woman taking the orders seemed a bit annoyed by a customer asking questions about the offerings, but it got sorted out. I'd return if at this mall."

Bon kif grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (24)

"The food was delicious but I think I'd order online next time. I think they have a new system because the listed sides on the menu were not an option to order. We also had a little trouble with our order- we tried to get a double platter but it seems like what came out were single orders. I was impressed that they stamped the dinner rolls with a design and the dipping sauce for the bread was heavenly. I got a mint lemonade that was super sweet but still tasty. The meat was a bit over cooked and I wish there were more veggies."

Dua Mediterranean Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (22)

"Had an amazing dinner last night at Dua! Great addition to the Main Line restaurant scene. We had the Kafte, Mafalde, and the Paella which was a perfect amount of food for 2 people. Hard to pick a favorite as everything was so so delicious. Service was also excellent. Grab a great bottle of wine and get yourself ready for an amazing dinner!"

The Mediterranean Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (79) • $$

"Ambiance: Quaint, clean; second floor was loud, hard to have a conversation.Service: Very friendly and attentive.Drinks: BYOB.Food: Lamp kabob - meal was good.Parking: City parking, probably have to walk a block or two. Value: OK, not cheap. $26 for ONE skewer w/ hummus, sautéed vegetables, and organic brown rice pilaf.Pleasant experience, will revisit."

Cafe La Maude

★★★★★ 4.6 (1861) • $$

"In Philadelphia for a work conference, with time to eat my way around town! A search on Yelp brought me to Cafe La Maude. It was almost 2 a two mile walk from where I was staying, near Liberty Bell. The streets are narrow and parking is limited, fyi. Walking in and sat immediately at the open table near the window. Solo travel for the win! I wanted to have something local so I opted for the Baklawa pancakes. Not only are these pancakes a pleasure for the tastebuds, they are also a work of art! No butter or syrup were added or needed for that matter. The pancakes were fluffy and moist, each bite paired with a sprinkling of crushed almonds in between. Now listen, hear me out, have you ever had a moment of complete defeat? This was my moment. I had maybe a quarter of these pancakes and could not continue, they were so filling but I did not want to put my fork down. The location is in a residential area, without very many shops or much else to do, that I saw. But the hood was cute. As I was writing this review, I had to check out their website, they are on Yelp's top breakfast & brunch list for 2024. Go get some!"

Elia Greek Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (186) • $$

"A recommendation from a sweet lady at the Keswick Theater. We got seated immediately. Our sever was attentive. （）We ordered Beet salad, lemon chicken soup, and dolma. If I had my ukelele I would definitely strum a Love Song about The Beet salad being so amazing. Very special very flavorful fresh and delicious. The dolma was served hot. It was so very delightful. Perfect shape. Delicious taste! The chicken soup had perfect amount of lemon. I've never had this before and I was so happy to try it. I loved it.Delightful Greek decor . The tiles are quite charming. The owner came by and let us know that his wife makes the desserts . Of course. I'm so delighted to try some thing she created specifically. We ordered baklava."

Goubaa Grub

★★★★★ 4.9 (7)

"Gouba Grub is the real deal when it comes to Mediterranean food. The platters are healthy and bountiful. They are so tasty you might want to pick up a few platters. The ingredients are always so fresh and that makes for a fantastic product. The staff is very friendly and professional, and they are very helpful in explaining what is included in every dish. I stop by when they are parked on Bustleton Ave. right off of Cottman Ave. If you haven't checked them out yet you don't know what you're missing. Yes it is a food truck but you will receive a restaurant quality meal and for a reasonable price at that. I would not steer you wrong. You need to check these guys out if you are looking for a quick, affordable, homecooked meal. There is plenty of parking in the lot right behind the truck so it is quick in and out."

Scannicchio's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (235) • $$$

"Been going to this restaurant for years and their food is really good. The portions are a nice size and the service is always really good. The prices are fair esp because it is a BYOB. A South Philly gem I highly recommend Scannicchio's if you want great Italian food in South Philly. Place is small and kind of loud so not a great place to go to have serious convos though."

Villekebabs and Platters

★★★★★ 4.9 (80)

"I'm not quite sure how we found this place, but it has been worked into our regular rotation for lunch. It provides a chill atmosphere and some very taste food. While they are usually lightly staffed when we come, the staff is always on point, friendly, and willing to help with selections.My go to has been their platters. You get plenty of protein, a heavy salad, and some amazing rice. I mean, I do not usually get to into rice, but their is great. One of the staff recommended this non-alcoholic beers they had it various flavors which I'm sort of hooked on. I can't remember the brand but I usually go Apple or Strawberry. Their Chai is also very good if you are in a tea mood. Overall, a clear recommend in my book. Enjoy!"

Olea

★★★★★ 4.7 (114)

"Had dinner at Olea with my YELP friend, Anna last Thursday and had a great time!Our server was incredibly nice and made us feel so welcomed from the moment we stepped into the restaurant. We really felt as if we were treated like family when we were at Olea. To start, Anna and I shared an order of artichokes, which consisted of 4 pieces. The artichokes were delicious. They had a creamy texture and were very tender. For 2 people, this was enough since there was also the complimentary pita bread, hummus and olives for us to share.For our mains, I really wanted to try the pork chop that everyone is raving about, but ended up going with the Bucatini since I was starving and craving carbs. Anna went with the Barramundi that came with its own sides. She considered subbing out one of the sides for Couscous, which our server was happy to accommodate. In the end, Anna decided not to get the Couscous and to just stick with the dish's default sides, which sounded very appealing too.It did not take long for our food to arrive. As our server set our entrees in front of us, he brought over an extra side of Couscous for Anna on the house, which was super sweet and thoughtful of him.We both enjoyed our dishes. The food was delicious, but on a scale of 1-5, I would rate it a 4. Hospitality, on the other hand, was a 6/5. We were too full for desserts this time, but we definitely would love to come back again to Olea soon."

Amun Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (68)

"Simply put, everything I tried here was excellent. The chicken kabob, fried cauliflower, hummus, chicken wings, and falafel are all excellent. Sometimes a review is just that simple."

Charley Dove

★★★★☆ 4.3 (33)

"Audrey Claire was one of the first restaurants I went to in Philly over ten years ago. Over the years I went back several times and it was always great. Delicious Mediterranean food, BYOB, and a bustling atmosphere that is casual and cozy but still classy. Somewhere you could bring your foodie friend and your picky friend. Charley Dove preserves all of that and offers a slightly more adventurous menu, and due to the pandemic, a way bigger outdoor space. Interior is underrated but cute- tiny glasses and succulents.We went early on a Tuesday (5:45) and had the place to ourselves. We opted for indoor bc of the heat but it may actually have been hotter inside (fans but no central air). Service was great, attentive but not overbearing. The kind of place that brings you an ice bucket for your wine and a pitcher of water but doesn't pour it for you.Food was delicious! They brought out a complimentary goat cheese ball amuse bouche, then we ordered the octopus (loved the sauce) and cauliflower (maybe a bit overcooked but delicious) and whole branzino and veal short rib. The short rib was fall off the bone tender and I loved the Israeli couscous with pomegranate. The fish was perfectly deboned but served with the tail and head and the most delicious sauces. We were going to pass on dessert but the waiter overheard me wish my friend happy birthday and they sent out the chocolate ganache with candied orange peel and olive oil (so rich and so good!)In love with Charley Dove, and glad we dove in to try this new place! To another generation of kids names after this neighborhood gem!"

Cosmos Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (88) • $$

"What a time warp this place is. Classic Greek-run diner with decor to whip you right into 1980.Pastels, linoleum, and those ever-so oddly placed statues.Give this place another 5 years and maybe just a table top reno and this place will be the next retro hub coming totally full circle.[please get those table top music machines that you can flip through pages of songs and play for a quarter!! Lean all the way into it!!!Extensive menu- of course.But went with a Turkey and cranberry sandwich (comes with chips)Slippery dumpling order with chickenAnd a chocolate milkshake (hold the whipped)Service was pleasant and attentive. Food came out quickly. And for a $24 dinner, I really can't say much.Plenty of parking. Big ol neon sign outside so you can't miss it. For an off the beat, local diner in sort of the middle of nowhere, did the job.Over heard a few other customers talking about having ate there earlier for breakfast now coming back the same day for dinner so I'm sure the locals love it. Seems the kind of place where they get a lot of regulars."

Cafe Olé

★★★★☆ 4.2 (424)

"What a charming spot in the old city. Bright yellow colors and friendly service made Cafe Ole a favourite of during a recent trip.The Chai lattes were incredible! I especially loved the Vanilla Chai and the Spicy Chai.The prices are extremely fair as well! Big portions of delicious food. The brie sandwich and vegetable shaksuka were sooo good. I would make this a regular spot if I lived in town. Grab a table outside and enjoy all the people watching."

Isot Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (552) • $$

"10/10 for the service and food! I have been here a few times before for dinner but unfortunately never wrote a review. We went on Saturday night to just have desserts - ordered the Kunefe and the Oven baked Rice pudding. Both were DELICIOUS! Sorry no pictures this time, we couldn't wait and dug in as soon as they were served. I can very well see it becoming my go to place to get dessert."

Taqwa

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (9)

"We were super skeptical about this place, the place is huge has a lot of booths and tables, even had a huge party hall. We were seated rather quickly, however it took time for the server to bring us the menus, water was never served. (We were off to a rocky start) but we chose to defer impressions till much later. We ordered chicken samosa, mixed BBQ grill, chicken seekh roll, chicken biryani, medium Achari chicken pizza. Listen to me !!! THE FOOD WAS AWESOME ! The chicken samosas were fresh, flaky and had the perfect amount of filling, the barbecue grill has generous portion of chicken, mutton, lamb chops and everything was delicious, perfectly spiced and cooked to perfection. The biryani was full of flavor and had good amount of chicken, but the highlight of the meal was the Achari chicken pizza! We ordered a medium but the medium was huge, it was not only the most gorgeous looking pizza, it tasted so much better. Unlike other fusion pizza's this pizza had the Achari flavor in the base as well. I am so glad we made the trip ! Fun Fact - they used to be called "the second wife" but renamed because no one likes to go to the second wife"

Paprica Modern Mediterranean Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (271) • $$

"Excellent food! I just went to Türkiye in May and the food here was as good as our best meals we had there. Our server, who is from northern Türkiye, was very friendly and helpful. We started with the lentil soup and the stuffed grape leaves; both were excellent. Lentil soup was a staple pre meal on our Türkiye trip & the grape leaves were covered in a dressing that made them even more delicious than usual. For our main, we split the manti and the Turkish meatballs platter. The manti were the best part of the meal, delectable little dumplings smothered in yogurt and paprika. They are a MUST. The meatballs were delicious as were the accompanying sides of salad & rice. They play Turkish music inside & the restaurant is decorated with greenery & pictures of Istanbul. It's a great spot that we will certainly return to soon."

Spice Finch

★★★★☆ 4.3 (471) • $$

"First time at Spice Finch and I will definately make a trip back there. Shout out to Ritesh for the invite. The private event space is a place that shouldn't be missed. Definitely check out the wall paper (it is trippy). It is really cool they have 2 private event spaces. We started the meal with hummus on these amazing tasting crudités. There was even this green type dip (I am blanking on what it was but it had peas in it). The next app was the broccoli tabbouleh which was pretty good and healthy. Definitely the broccoli tabbouleh was a good non meat heavy app. It consisted of tomato's, quinoa, and basically grated broccoli. Then we had some blistered peppers. These shishito peppers were so spicy. On our second course there was baked cheese. I really recommend the baked cheese. I loved the mozzarella that was topped with phyllo. The roasted cauliflower was good too. The whole head was perfectly baked and I really liked the use of cashew butter.The third course consisted of Moroccan Skirt Steak, Persian Rice Cake, Chili Chicken Kabobs, Shabazi fries. The shabazi fries were basic but I really liked the harissa aioli. I wasn't a big fan of the Persian rice cakes (they just tasted like crisp rice). The Moroccan Skirt Steak was so good. I really liked the marinade. The Chili Chicken Kabobs were perfect! I highly recommend this dish. It was basically a big piece of chicken on a kabob stick. I really liked how the kabobs had a kick to it.The desserts consisted of ice cream on a brownie and a phyllo type treat. I really liked the ice cream and the brownie was pretty delicious as well."

Pita Chip

★★★★☆ 4.4 (58) • $

"This spot has quickly become favorites for a quick lunch or dinner.It solidly hits on all levels: flavor, dietary options, portion size, speed, convenience, price, and friendly service.They got wraps, they got bowls, they have tons of sides (their dolma and falafel are not to be missed).In terms of proteins, my favorites are their chicken shawarma, their grilled veggies, and their falafel... which is most of their options. They're all good, it's that those three in my opinion are actually a good bit better than their beef offering.Have it as a wrap and eat with one hand while you do stuff with your other hand, like type this review.Or have it as a bowl with some rice and hummus, as well as copious toppings like their cucumber-tomato salad, fresh herbs, and various pickles and sauces, and baby, you got yourself a nap going.But not really because their portion sizes (for me, a large-ish man who can sugar crash on a bag of chips) hit that sweet spot between filling and "I can't stop but I really should".If you're a fan of mediterranean/middle eastern flavors, and you don't have a ton of time to sit down and grab lunch, give Pita Chip a shot.And yes. They have garlic sauce (aka white sauce) and hot sauce (aka hot sauce)."

Opa Opa

★★★★☆ 4.1 (158)

"The gyros here are top notch. It's everything you'd want from a gyro food cart and more. You can get a fresh and decadent salad instead of fries for a few extra bucks. I know the gyros look really skinny in the foil but they are camera shy. They are actually massive once you get them out of their shiny shell. They are growers (not showers)Food is made to order so I always call ahead, this way my food is waiting for me upon arrival. Nothing beats a well timed dinner pick upPlenty of parking too if are driving in from the burbs"

Jerusalem Foods

★★★★☆ 4.4 (23) • $

"Think NYC bodega but Mediterranean. Delicious chicken, falafel, and gyro wraps!"

Figs

★★★★☆ 4 (329)

"Visited this hidden gem in Fairmount on a whim for Saturday brunch. The place is very cute and quaint with Moroccan decor adorning the walls. The brunch menu features some American classics but with a Mediterranean flare. The food was great and the woman who was the server for the entire dining room was fantastic. I'm not a big turkey bacon person, but it was cooked very well and didn't have the typical rubbery texture I've had elsewhere. Oh and did I mention it's BYOB?! Can't wait to come again to try the dinner menu! Just keep in mind they're cash only, but there is an ATM outside."

Cilantro New Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.7 (197)

"Egyptian neighborhood restaurant no frills but gets the job done.I split an order of the Falafel platter which consisted of six falafel balls, ample saffron rice, hummus, and a salad. The Saffron rice was amazing, it came out piping hot and they could not make it any better, truly fantastic. There was just enough hummus for the six falafel balls and it filled my girlfriend and I up. I tried what is described on the internet as a Lebanon Soda, "Laziza", this is a malt hop beverage but does not have any alcohol in it. You can get it with alcohol in it but not at this restaurant. It was decent, I like it better than most flavored sodas and would recommend you try it to branch out if you're getting tired of the usual soda line up in your repertoire. I wouldn't mind stopping back in here to try their Eggplant Moussaka and a few of their other dishes in the future. Beware in some of their menu's and online it says they have a brunch menu Sat-Sun 9am-1pm, they no longer offer brunch.As always people SYOY!!!"

Lentil & Co

★★★★★ 5 (7)

"Hearty, healthy, delicious Mediterranean food! Shared two bowls. The mushrooms, peppers, and caramelized onions were savory and flavorful; the lemon mint vinaigrette on the kale was bright and fresh. Add either to a base of lentils and quinoa and you have lunch that tastes amazing and leaves you feeling like you did something good for yourself. (They have meats if you want to add on, but with the protein on the lentil and quinoa it's a complete meal without it).Also, the pita and hummus are excellent. I forgot hummus could taste so fresh.Happy to have such a great option in the neighborhood!"

Ali Baba

★★★★☆ 4.4 (319) • $$

"There's something different about a family run restaurant, isn't there? The experience is different, and subsequently, the review must be different. It's impossible to rate a dinner at a friend's home against the same criteria as dining out. And so I'm rating my experience at Ali Baba as if Khalid, Imad, and the rest of the family were personal friends because that is what they became by the end of the evening. Traveling to Newark frequently for work, I kept passing by and promising to make this a stop on my next visit. This week, I kept my promise and was happy I did. Environment is always important to me, and I enjoyed the aesthetic that complimented the Middle Eastern influenced menu. Service was warm and prompt. Portions were large enough to share with a few others, and I enjoyed the abundant but balanced use of herbs and spices. Flavors were as strong as you'd hope but not in an overwhelming way. The Moroccan chicken was recommended as the family favorite, and it was falling off the bone tender and I enjoyed it as I got to know each of the fine folks who worked there and were kind enough to chat with a solo traveler.Next time, I look forward to the Bastilla, which is hard to find, especially in my home city, and which can be customized with the protein of your choice. One request I'd make is to consider a different situation for the music. It was constantly interrupted by loud commercials, which felt a bit abrupt and distracting from the rest of the experience."