The Most Delicious Mediterranean in Virginia Beach

Mazari Kebab and More

★★★★★ 4.7 (718) • $$

"Still the best kebab in VB. The meats are prepared authentically and with great pride by the friendly staff. The table service if fine, but recommend making a point of giving a wave to the guys in the kitchen. They're a good bunch of guys and genuinely love to hear that you're enjoying their food. I recommend the chicken kebab, but there's really no wrong direction to take with the menu options."

Kephi Greek Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (402) • $$

"Was visiting from out of Town and my wife suggested Greek food for dinner. Arrived around 6pm and was seated immediately in an almost full dining room. Our waitress, Gizem, brought us water quickly and introduced herself. As the menu has authentic dishes I had some questions which Gizen answered before ordering. My wife ordered her usual gyro sandwich which came pretty good size. She was surprised the meat did not appear to come from a usual lamb/beef spit. I ordered a dish named patichio which is layered crumbled beef, penne noodle and a custard topping and then baked. I did not enjoy my meal. I wish there would have been a little more beef and less custard topping.Our service was good, atmosphere was nice, staff are friendly. Upon entry there are displays of Greek oils, sauces and such for sale as well as a nice display of desserts. We grabbed a couple desserts to take back to our hotel and a gallon of imported olive oil for home. There is sufficient on-site parking.If in area again this could be another stop."

Five Boroughs Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (337) • $$

"The pizza was traditional NY style pizza, and it was pretty good. I did not enjoy the chicken shawarma platter. Other posts had large chunks of chicken, whereas I got mostly rice and crumbly bits of chicken. It was almost as if they were running out of meat for the night, and I got what was left at the bottom of the pan."

Saffron Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (246) • $$

"Saffron definitely embodies Mediterranean cuisine. (A little geography lesson) The Mediterranean region and countries that run along this particular body of water is mainly Spain, Morocco, Lebanon, Greece, Tunisia, Turkey, and others. The focus for the food is mainly on fresh products, very distinct and pronounced flavors, herbs and spices are made the essential ingredients, and made with simple preparation. This type of cuisine is slowly becoming my favorite because its very healthy and fresh. Therefore when I came across this restaurant unexpectedly I decided to try it which was a great decision. The dishes are creative and mostly are of Lebanese and Turkish recipes. Saffron also serves Turkish tea which was divine! Along with cute aesthetically pleasing sugar cubes to garnish your tea. For an appetizer I went with a simple dolma platter which was fresh but to my surprise it was served hot. Normally when I'm served dolma its cold so I'm not sure if I just experienced real dolma lol because I've been served some fake cold one all these years lol. However everything was so fresh and flavorful, seasoned with everything but salt and pepper which was a nice change to my taste buds."

Scrambled

★★★★☆ 3.7 (328) • $$

"I arrived here around 10:15am on a Saturday morning with my sons. It was pretty empty. I opted to sit outside as we just left the beach and were a little sandy, lol. Most of the chairs are rusty, due to the metal and the rain, I assume. They did have 3 chairs with cushions, which we sat in. We ordered around 10:20am. We all got "the flop" which is 2 pancakes, eggs, and bacon or sausage. Toppings are $1.50 extra. My boys got chocolate chips and I got blueberry. The food came at 10:31am. It was hot, fresh, and Delicious. The pancakes, in my opinion, were average. No complaints but not one of the best I've had. The bacon was perfectly crispy. We were given a basket that has syrup, ketchup, butter, and other condiments. We were also given hot sauce, salt, and pepper. The waitress was friendly. She was the only one present. They do have drink and food specials as well. Overall, great experience. We ordered, ate, and left in under an hour. It was in a convenient location as well as it was in between the oceanfront and our hotel on Pacific Ave. I would return!"

Istanbul Gyro & Kebab

★★★★☆ 4.3 (232) • $

"If you love good Mediterranean cuisine, check out Istanbul Gyro & Kebab located just off Brambleton Avenue across the street from the Scope in the heart of downtown Norfolk.These guys are doing it right. They are serving up authentic Mediterranean food that will absolutely amaze you. I'm a big fan of their Kebabs, especially the kind served in the warm pita bread and topped with Taziki sauce. It's so yummy, I don't know the words to describe it."

Azar's Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (215) • $$

"I ordered the Pick 2 - side salad and wrap. I paid to upgrade my salad choice and to get a premium wrap. My side salad choice was the peasant salad with balsamic and EVOO dressing, and it was huge and included cucumber, red onion, romaine, tomato, and feta. This salad was so fresh! The premium wrap I chose was the chicken tawook wrap and I added extra chicken. The chicken was seasoned and marinated nicely and the wrap had cabbage, tomatoes, pickles, parsley and a touch of mama Lina dressing. The wrap is served warm, too! So good! They also make pizzas, burgers, soups, gyros, and several desserts. They also offer a lot of gluten free options!"

Shawarma Shack

★★★★★ 4.7 (138)

"This place is legit! GREAT customer service and the food is deeeelishhh! The place has been open for a year but I just saw it when visiting a store near by. I walked in and the owner greeted me with the warmest welcome. He broke down the menu and talked about how in Israel Shawarma spots our plentiful and he takes great pride bringing a taste of home to the 757.I ordered a bowl with all the toppings. They weren't stinging on the portions either. The second time around, I had the chicken kebab platter. It came with well seasoned chicken, rice and 2 sides. I've had the Turkish salad, hummus, and an eggplant dish. Everything was yummmmy! Very healthy and fulfilling.They also serve pizzas which I will try next. But if you are ever in the area, please check them out."

Spartan Gyros

★★★★☆ 4.4 (144)

"The food is amazing! The level of customer service is always a plus for me.. anytime that I come up to Williamsburg this is a must for me!!!"

Five Boroughs Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (137)

"Food: 10/10Service: 10/10Ambiance: 10/10 My friend if I can give everyone in this establishment hugs and kisses for how delicious their food is, I absolutely would."

Azar's Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.8 (169) • $$

"My first time at the Hilltop location. The Hilltop location has plenty of parking and is well lit inside. Staff was friendly and expeditious. I had dinner with a friend and family, we all enjoyed our respective dishes. I had the chicken tawook which was plentiful and had a hint of vinegar. The chocolate cake was rich, huge and delicious. I had to take the rest home. Their garlic fries are tasty and savory."

Croc's

★★★★☆ 3.6 (178) • $$

"Yum! We finally tried this staple. We came in a lazy weekday evening with mild weather and sat out on the patio for a nice dinner. Our server was excellent and took very good care of us. We started with the fattoush salad and the hummus with pita chips and upgrade add cucumbers for $1. Totally worth it. The hummus was very good and cucumbers fresh and crispy. A table nearby recommended everything but we saw a salmon BLT with onion rings and chose to split that. It's a huge sandwich with bacon and a delicious aioli for dipping on the side. The bacon was stellar - the salmon not so much. A bit fishy tasting for my taste. Probably won't try that again. I saw a lot of options on the menu for handhelds, entrees and tons of small plates and appetizers. I want to try their pepper tuna next time! Inside is a bit dark for my taste but they have a large bar area and tons of seating. They were doing a murder mystery dinner while we were there so that was fun to watch. Might have to come check that out sometime. They also host Sunday drag brunch so I am gonna need to come do this with my bestie soon."

Azalea Inn

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (220) • $$

"Came here for dinner after seeing the Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical gardens on Wednesday 12/20/203.It was me, my sister and her boyfriend. I ordered the Open Faced Turkey sandwich with mash potatoes and fried okra. My sister got the French Dip sandwich with Fried okra and her boyfriend the Grilled Skirt steak with mash potatoes w/gravy and Fried okra. As you can see we are big fans of their fried okra lol.We sat on the bar side and our waitress was attentive and the food good. I did ask for more gravy as I felt it wasn't enough originally. I thoroughly enjoyed my food after walking in the cold it truly was a comfort dish for me.My sister and her boyfriend enjoyed their food as well.This is a great hangout that serves food after 9pm.I especially love their Azalea special pizza and greek salad usually when I come here and also their gyro. There menu has something for everyone."

Anatolia Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (94) • $$

"We have dines in 3 times and I am waiting on delivery as I write this review. Excellent food consistently prepared."

Granby Bistro & Deli

★★★★☆ 4 (81) • $

"If you need anything, come to Granby Bistro & Deli. It is located on Granby Street, near the corner of Granby/W. Tazewell; beside Hokkaido Sushi. Park in one of the city garages, or on the street if you get lucky. And can parallel park.It is a one stop shop - a mini grocery store - with all types of drinks in the fridge, dry goods, snacks, canned goods, toiletries, and of course, deli food - they serve different types of deli sandwiches, and specialize in Greek food. Mr Adel is so nice, and has helped me a couple times. Each time, I ordered the gyro and fries. This combo only comes out to about $9. He makes it fresh for you. I learned that this used to be a restaurant, but some years ago, it switched to a grocery store/ deli style shop. They even have a lotto machine in here - I've gotten scratchers twice and won a little something both times! Maybe the next time I'll win BIG. I hope.Anyway, support this small shop. You can tell the owners have put a lot of time and love into it over the years. It even kind of reminds me of the Philippines, like a little "sari-sari" store, if you're familiar with that. :)"

Tasty Kabab

★★★★☆ 4.4 (66) • $$

"Tasty Kabab is a family owned Mediterranean style restaurant, one with some unique Moroccan influences, that opened its doors at JANAF Shopping Center in October of last year. It is tucked and hidden away among a row of stores in a newer and outermost strip section of the JANAF complex that wasn't there when it first opened back in 1959. I had a hard time finding it during my first visit.There is a Game Stop to its immediate left and an Edible Arrangements to its immediate right. A Verizon store is also nearby in sight.Their cuisine features Halal meats and fresh ingredients with a variety of Kabab platters, Shawarma dishes, Moroccan Tagine dishes, Pitas, Wraps, Falafel, and more. This is a counter service operation, where you pay for your order first at the register and wait until it is ready. I enjoyed the following dishes during three lunch time visits this month:CHICKEN SHAWARMA BOWL: Slow Roasted Marinated Chicken, Hummus, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Purple Cabbage, Fried Eggplant, Pickles, and Banana Peppers over Saffron Rice. I also ordered a slice of Pita Bread to go with it, mainly for decorating my bowl.This was the dish I ordered for my Yelp 757 Deal. The person at the register didn't seem to understand the Yelp deal at first, perhaps due to a language barrier.I did my best to put her at ease while showing her the Yelp deal on my phone and also on the display by the register. She eventually understood, and the deal went through successfully.The Saffron Rice and Chicken were placed in the bowl first. I then told the person working behind the counter which of the toppings I wanted, and she added them accordingly. I declined all of their sauces, as I have never liked the look of sauces drizzled on my food. They offer three sauces--Garlic, Tahini, and a House Made Hot Sauce that includes mayonnaise, a condiment that has never agreed with me. When it was ready, I took it to my table to enjoy. The combination of ingredients and their flavors blew me away. The Saffron Rice was divine.This was truly one of the most outstanding Shawarma bowls I have ever enjoyed. I also had enough left over to take home for a second meal: My Rating: 5 Stars.CHICKEN TAGINE: This is a traditional slow-cooked Moroccan dish, one that comes with Braised Bone-In Chicken, Onions, and Assorted Spices. The version here also came with their Saffron Rice.The Tagine also refers to a North African cone shaped clay or ceramic pot with a lid, which is used to cook their Tagine dishes. The chicken was tender and juicy, easily falling off its bones and melting in my mouth with an explosion of flavor. This one lasted me for two more meals when I took the rest home. I would have liked just a few more onions in the mix. My Rating: 4.5 Stars.I also enjoyed the following Sides with this dish:ROASTED POTATOES: They were a bit on the cool side and did not seem to hold their temperature well in the steam tray behind the counter. I only ate a few of them and took the rest home with the rest of my Chicken Tagine. Once I reheated them at home, their roasted flavor and texture came roaring back in full force with the warmth with which they were meant to be served. My Rating: 4 Stars.MOUSSAKA: This is a classic Middle Eastern Eggplant dish and one I had never tried before, providing me with a new culinary adventure. I loved its taste and texture, and there was a mildly spicy sauce underneath with a nice kick that added to my enjoyment. My Rating: 5 Stars. CHICKEN KABAB BOWL: Grilled Chicken Kababs with Cucumber, Tomato, Purple Cabbage, Red Pepper Sauce, and Banana Peppers over Saffron Rice. Large chucks of Chicken Kababs were slowly grilled behind the counter as I watched and then added to the Saffron Rice. I followed the same procedure as before with their Chicken Shawarma dish by picking out my desired toppings and turning down the sauces. The Chicken Kababs were tender and tasty, combining beautifully with the other ingredients and busting with flavor. Once again, I had enough left over to take home for a second meal. This dish also came with two sides, and I chose the same ones I did before with excellent results. My Rating: 5 Stars.BAKLAVA: I decided to order their version of this classic Middle Eastern pastry dessert to take home. It hit all the right notes and was delightfully sweet, nutty, and flaky. It wasn't quite the best version I ever had, but it was better than many of the other versions I've had. My Rating: 4.5 Stars.Tasty Kabab has been socking my senses with some awesome flavors to date. Service has been friendly and accommodating. One server even helped me seal up my bowl to take home what I didn't finish.Based on my three visits this month, my food numbers round up easily to a 5-star rating, and I am looking forward to my future visits."

Vino Italian Bistro Kempsville

★★★★☆ 3.5 (86) • $$

"Went to dinner last night (Tuesdays are half off bottles of wine) and had the best experience. It was cozy and elegant. Brian the bartender was amazing and polite. We ordered the meatball appetizer....I'm craving them now just thinking about them. For dinner I had the Frutti De Mare ( seafood pasta dish), it was beautiful and delicious. You must try this place! Best Italian I've had in a long time in this area!"

Leila International Cuisine

★★★★★ 5 (20)

"Leila International Cuisine opened its doors for business in August of this year, located on Granby Street in the Riverview Village section of Norfolk. It is stationed next to and set back from the very popular Pittie Dog Grill and shares the same parking lot. I can remember eating at another restaurant at this space several years ago, which was the Taj Indian Restaurant. Another restaurant named Sunset Paradise also once occupied this space, but I never ate there.Leila International Cuisine has given new life to this restaurant space by offering a diverse menu with an awesome selection of international and global dishes. Their dishes also meet Halal standards.Their interior is very spacious with plenty of seating available. As of my last visit, their ABC license had not been approved yet. It is their latest estimation that it should be approved by the end of this month.A warm and friendly greeting awaited me during each of my three lunch time visits to date. The service I have received has been very attentive and nothing short of fantastic.Each of their menu items can be ordered at any time during their opening hours. Their Quick Lunch And Brunch menu items can be ordered for Dinner, and their Signature Plates can be ordered for Lunch and Brunch as well. I have tried and enjoyed the following dishes to date:SHAKSHUKA: Simmering Tomatoes, Onions, and Garlic in a North African Spice Blend with 3 Gently Poached Eggs and Warm Pita Bread. This dish was ordered from their Quick Lunch And Brunch Menu. This is a popular dish throughout North Africa and the Middle East that first originated in the Ottoman Empire in North Africa. I have only tried Shakshuka a few times elsewhere, but the version served here was the best one yet, socking me with a depth of flavor that was off the charts. The combination of ingredients, along with their North African Spice Blend, was divine. My Rating: 5 Stars.KHINKHALI: Eastern European Style Soup Dumplings with a Savory Blend of Broth, Ground Beef, and Fresh Herbs, served with their House Made Garden Salad. This was another entry from their Quick Lunch And Brunch Menu.Khinkhali is a dish I had never heard of before, one that I have learned first originated from Georgia, a transcontinental country in Eastern Europe and East Asia.The Soup Dumplings were plump, juicy, and bursting with their brothy beef and full flavored herbal goodness. Their House Made Garden Salad was outstanding and paired with the dumplings beautifully. My Rating: 5 Stars.PILAF: An Asian Style dish with Slow Roasted Beef Medallions mixed with Savory Onion and Carrot Fried Rice. Served with Chilled Tomato Salad and one of their Signature Sides, with their Crispy Brussels being my choice. This dish was ordered from the Signature Plates section of their menu. The Roasted Beef Medallions were tender, juicy, and combined beautifully with the Fried Rice and other ingredients. The Chilled Tomato Salad was exquisite. I especially loved their Crispy Brussels, which were prepared with a Parmesan blend. I had enough left over to take home and enjoy for a second meal. My Rating: 5 Stars.RED LENTIL SOUP: A Vegetarian Blend of Red Lentils, Mediterranean Seasonings, and Herbs. This dish was ordered from their list of Soups And Sides. Their version of this soup was thick, creamy, and bursting with flavor. My Rating: 5 Stars.In addition, I was also treated to small samples of their Hummus from their Appetizers menu and their Irish style Bread Pudding from their Desserts menu, which is prepared with Walnuts and Cranberries. They were both outstanding: My Rating: 5 Stars for both.I will be looking forward to my future visits and want to try one of their Kebab dishes next, which are being well received with rave reviews elsewhere. Leila International Cuisine is a most welcome addition to the Riverview Village dining scene in Norfolk, and my review comes with a rousing slam dunk 5-star rating.NOTE: For reasons unknown, all 10 of my photos failed to attach to my review. However, all of them did make it to the main photo section of their Yelp page."

Ten10 Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (23)

"Wow! Im adding this to my list of favorite restaurants. If you're reading this, go to Ten10! What are you waiting for?!The restaurant is clean and spacious, and the owners were so kind. There was one person on the grill, so there was a little wait to get our food, but it was so worth it! (That's coming from someone who can go from hungry to hangry in a blink. I don't say that lightly lol)Everything on the menu is $10 or less, except the platters which are $15, and the portions were huge. I left feeling so full and still having more for lunch tomorrow. We ordered Mediterranean options, so that's what I'll describe, but they also had NY style pizza and other American food. There's something for everyone to enjoy. Lentil soup is my favorite soup, so I had to try it. It was delicious, and the fried pita croutons gave it a beautiful crunch. The hummus was bursting with flavor. I love how tart the mint lemonade is. We came here specifically to try the falafel, and I was not disappointed. Everything was delicious and plated beautifully. Ten10 is going to be our go-to Mediterranean spot from now on. We'll definitely be back and soon!"

Mr. Falafel Plus

★★★★☆ 4.1 (16)

"Simply put, it's the BEST falafel wrap I have ever had. Period. Story over. Go get your own; I'm going to stop so I can finish this one! Finally, someone who doesn't make the falafel all dry and gummy. This is divine!"

Ten10

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"This is a new restaurant sits right next to 7-11 on Maple. We live in the neighborhood across the street so decided to check it out. The staff said hello as soon as we walked The food was great and plentiful for the cost. Highly recommend this place and we will be back for sure."

Shibam Mix Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4)

"I grabbed lunch here the other day. I tried the lentil soup and chicken shawarma meal. It comes with a grilled pita, but I didn't try it. They give a lot of rice. There were some tomato slices and a few carrots and peas in the rice. The chicken shawarma had decent flavor. The soup was not as flavorful as I'd hoped. I ended up pouring it over my shawarma and rice. They have some other meats so I might go back and try one of them. They have tables for seating. They also serve some Mediterranean pastries, like baklava. The young lady who took my order was kind. She answered my questions. It took awhile to get my food seeing as it was only chicken, rice, and soup."