Great food, great service, and a great alternative to the way-too-crowded scene just down the block. I love all the little touches here: the food presentation is beautiful; we had fresh baklava for dessert (mmm...) and the check comes in a little treasure box. We'll be back. read more

THIS IS THE BEST RESTAURANT!!! The food is consistently wonderful, healthy, fresh, and so very tasty. The atmosphere is great and so friendly. Love this place!!! read more

My husband and I were looking for something different and certainly got it with this establishment. The food was amazing! and the staff very attentive to our every need. The baklava is a must try. We plan to go back soon! read more

This is the best Mediterranean restaurant I have been to in the Midwest. My coworker and I were in Cincy for a work trip and decided to try this place out because we both love Mediterranean food. She ordered the lentil soup and chicken kabob and I ordered the falafel. It was AMAZING! We ended up sharing our dishes so we could try everything. The chicken was spiced perfectly and super moist. The falafel was also heavenly. The service was incredible with the owner stopping by our table several times during the course of the meal. The whole experience was delightful. Next time I am in Cincy I will be visiting here again. Go! You won't be disappointed! read more

The food here is always delicious and the service is friendly and attentive. There was a group of us so we shared most of the food and everyone was more than pleased with the flavors and freshness. We started with the appetizer sampler and it was a great was to try several of the menu items. Great combination to start the meal. We then ordered a salad and several kabobs to share and they were all fantastic. We had the chicken, lamb and beef and each was cooked perfectly. It was a fabulous night to sit outside and enjoy a wonderful meal. I hope to get back very soon read more

This is the second time we have come to this restaurant and it has been good but not great. They need to put a bell on the door so they can hear people come in. We sat down and ordered and got our drinks, they were good. My lentil soup was tart and not great. They charged me $12.00 for a tiny Moscow mule at 4pm. Our entree has to be sent back because the meat was still very red and we ordered medium/medium well. We will probably not be back. read more

1st visit to Cafe Mediterranean... A+++ Authentic atmosphere and absolutely delicious! We ordered the Hummus Small-Plate with warm Pita, Lamb/Beef Cabbage Roll, Falafel Entree, authentic Turkish tea, and finished with Künefe dessert (cheese-filled, syrup-soaked 'shredded wheat') - amazing! Mr. Ozdil's skilled hospitality and warmth towards his customers is a rare find. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will be back! read more

I had a horrible experience here... the food was bland, unseasoned white rice, undercooked vegetables and was served white bread with my hummus (not pita). I asked for pita and was brought more sliced white bread and was charged extra for it. I was sitting outside and it began to drizzle. I asked to move inside and was told that I was fine where I was. I will never return here, nor recommend it to anyone. read more

My visit there wasn't good, bad service, food not much better...management reached out to make things right and I appreciate that...my review wasn't about getting a free meal, it was about my experience...I was one of six in the party and most of the others weren't as critical but three of them were teenagers who would eat almost anything that wasn't still moving... read more

I dined here a year ago and it was good. I ate there today and it was EXCELLENT. Just awesome. Nice decor, clean, friendly. But the food was soooooo delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Had their food catered to our business. The chicken melted in your mouth & the greek salad was exquisite. Everything is home made which you can immediately detect with the hummus dish. Delicious! read more

An upscale Turkish restaurant. Fair prices very flavorful food. Owner is lovely and makes himself available to everyone. I suggest the kisir and chef borek as alternatives to hummus and babaganoush apps. Limited menu but great spot 4 a romantic date. It's quiet and cool. read more

The only thing better than the phenomenal service was the food. Great atmosphere as well.

Excellent food and service. We were walking by between lunch and dinner and the manager offered to serve us even though the restaurant was closed. The Turkish Coffee is also a must! read more

I will start by saying the staff is extremely friendly and they seem like they genuinely care you are there enjoying their food which was nice. But the food was pretty average and it was pretty expensive for food that I feel like I could make at home. I don't know that much about Mediterranean food but it didn't seem like anything overly special to me. Calamari appetizer was good. The Efes Mediterranean beer was pretty good too. read more

Very excited to try and it was great. Started out with the appetizer sampler and ezme. Excellent. We both tried the Lamb saute. It states it spicy. It was very good, but we did not think it was spicy. For dessert we split the kunefe. Absolutely delish. We will be going back. read more

One of the best meals I've ever had the pleasure of eating. My mom and I split the chicken kebab and lamb kebab, and it was supremely delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for delicious food, a beautiful restaurant with an inviting atmosphere, and an absolutely wonderful waitstaff. Also, the presentation is impeccable. read more

Cafe Mediterranean - Chicken kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Fresh healthy and super tasty mediterranean food! Been eating here for a couple of years and still one of my favorites.

We had a GREAT experience here. The food was amazing and came out very quickly. Servers were very welcoming and even gave us free desert for my birthday. The place is incredibly cute and I loved decor on the inside. Will be returning! read more

Slightly above average food, but some of the worst service I have ever received from the owner. My wife and I were looking for a place to celebrate our first anniversary and found a Groupon for Cafe Mediterranean. It sounded fine, so we got the Groupon and made a reservation on the restaurant's website. After driving 30 minutes there, we arrived. I was sure to mention that we're using Groupon before ordering. The owner explained that he couldn't honor it because he needs our reservation to be over the phone and at least a day in advance so he can work it out. He continued to push us to eat there that night and come back another time to use the Groupon. I was upset that we couldn't make a reservation for later that night at an empty restaurant, but that's fine. I called to make a reservation the next day we had free. The owner explained they were booked between 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., so we got in at 5:00 p.m. When we first walked in, he was sure to remind us that we should have eaten last time. He then asked if we just get Groupons for everywhere. I explained that it's how we try new places, but he told us that we should go to the restaurant first and then use a Groupon to continue going. It sounds reasonable, but his tone and attitude were rude. He didn't interact with us at all again until the end of the meal, at which point I went to use the Groupon. He informed me that my Groupon was only good Monday through Thursday and that it was my fault for not reading closer. He refused to work out a solution (a discount? an apology? actually going out of his way for a customer during a slow night?), and instead angrily explained why it's all my fault. I don't deny that I should have read the fine print more carefully, but his service was awful. If he doesn't like Groupons, stop offering them. read more

After an awkward greeting by an awkward hostess, we still gave the place a chance and were glad we did. The wait staff were friendly and funny and the sampler appetizer platter was delish. The tabouli was especially out of this world. Super nice owner stopped by to check on us. Definitely worth a return visit. read more

The bread here is fantastic, and that's just the beginning. The cold appetizers are very good and the stuffed eggplant (not listed on the menu) is quite possibly one of the best appetizers I've ever had. The entrees are very good too. They have some authentic Turkish desserts, the 'Kazan Dibi' here is the best in town. The service is exceptional. The people working at this place are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the dishes. read more

Absolutely delicious food and outstanding service! We hosted our monthly dinner club at Cafe Mediterranean and could not have had a better experience. The staff was extremely friendly and the food was fabulous! I highly recommend for larger parties as they were extremely accommodating. We will be returning! read more

We stopped by Cafe Mediterranean shortly after opening hours for a last minute Valentine's Day dinner, and WOW, I still can't stop thinking about how good it was. My husband and I had the hummus and fried zucchini special as appetizers, and the chicken shish kebab and moussaka for entrees. Standouts were our entrees: the chicken was incredibly moist and perfectly seasoned, and the moussaka was flavorful and delicious. Our server was very attentive: we had our 4 year old daughter with us, and he was so accommodating with her. The owner stopped by to check on us at the end of our meal, and we had nothing but glowing comments for him. We will be back! read more

This place is amazing. Not only is the food delicious but the owner is so nice! We got the grilled octopus which was so good we got two orders. We also got the lamb kebob! The baklava is a must. Some of the best Mediterranean food I have ever had! Can't wait to go back. read more

I've been twice and both times the food was incredibly fresh and delicious. Very attentive and friendly service. Atmosphere also very nice. I'll definitely return and recommend this great restaurant. read more

excellent service and delicious food! fun if you are there on a night when they have the belly dancer too! hummus appetizer: SO good. lots of the reviews complain that it isn't served with pita bread. WHO CARES-they serve you homemade bread that tastes just as delicious. I had the doner gyro and my husband had one of the sautee options. we both really enjoyed our meal. The service was so nice and they were very quick too despite having a large private party as well. My only wish was that the servings were a little bigger for the price. Will definitely go back and highly recommend. read more

Enjoyed the food and the service. As far a Mediterranean cuisine it might be the best in Cincinnati. The wait staff was very attentive make the experience even better. read more

On top of it being the day before Valentine's Day, We were wanting to try something new. Took the evening and started driving until we both looked at each other and mutually agreed to stop for Mediterranean food. The place was clean, our hostess greeted us immediately and they had a wine deal. The owner actually used to work with my boyfriend and he welcomed us in as family. His love and dedication to his restaurant and his food was inspiring. Let's cut to the chase: Bottles of wine were half off- great recommendation that paired lovely with the spices and lamb. Started with a hummus , stuffed grape leaves (insert choir here) and a dish served cold that consisted of smoked eggplant marinara with peppers. Throw a little bit on a piece of their homemade bread and BOOM! The. Bread. Yeah. I order the lamb sautéed served with rice. The chunks of lamb were a little over cooked but overall still a nice dish. At the end of our dinner, we had a complimentary desert which was the baklava and a hot cup of chai tea. This place was a favorite of mine. I highly recommend trying. read more

Prompt service. Knowledgeable and attentive waiter. And of course, delicious food. The owner even came to our table to introduce himself and check in on our experience. This is a fantastic restaurant, perfect for date night. Highly recommended, 5 stars! read more

Went here for a late lunch. The hummus was great, but the bread was even better. They had homemade lemonade that was very refreshing. I had the chicken kebab and hubby had the doner kebab. Both were delicious! read more

First visit to Cafe Mediterranean. Outstanding! Excellent, attentive service. Very reasonable prices. And great food. We had the hummus which was served with fresh warm bread. We had the coban salad with feta cheese. The tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions were fresh and crisp. Delicious! For entrees my wife had the spinach pide which was basically spanokopita. It was rather large, about 9 slices. The bread shell was thin and baked perfectly. I had the iskender kebab which was shaved seasoned lamb served over diced pita bread with yogurt and topped with a savory red sauce. The wine list is good. It's not deep but the selections are good and represent a good diversity of styles and origins. The atmosphere is contemporary and clean. We were there at a quiet time so it's hard to assess what the noise level would be when they have a larger crowd. Overall we had a great experience and look forward to our next visit. read more

We purchased a $49 Groupon coupon with an $80 value for dinner for four. The fine print says that a reservation cannot be made on Open Table. I purchased the coupon and I did not realize that my husband had made the reservation on Open Table. The manager would not allow us to use the coupon even after we explained our situation. He said that he had to pay for using Open Table. I'm sure the cost of Open Table comes no where near the over $200 that the four of us spent for dinner. No compromise or any desire to work with us on this. Poor customer service. We'll try to get a refund for our coupon. read more

Our party of 4 had dinner at Cafe Mediterranean tonight for the first time. It was outstanding!!! We sat outside on the patio. The food was delicious and so fresh. The wine selection was unique with outstanding recommendations and the service was really really good. Our server was tops. We shared the appetizer for 4 and greek salad (my favorite salad in years - reminded me of the greek salad I had in greece years ago!) then I had the vegetarian stew and my hubby had lamb shank; friends had grilled octopus and chicken thighs. Every single thing was great. The owner came to our table to check on us and offered complementary turkish chai tea and dessert bites on the house. We will definitely be back! read more

This is some of the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. Most telling was the grilled octopus--it melts in your mouth with incredible flavor. I'll be back often. read more

This is the best Turkish restaurant I have ever been in the U.S. Not only foods are very delicious, but services also are great! If you want to try Turkish foods, this is right address! Adana kebab, lahmacun, and kunefe (dessert) were great! read more

Ordered small plates and then the chicken kebab. ALL of the food was fantastic and the chicken was so tender it almost melted in your mouth like filet. Also perfectly seasoned. The staff was friendly and we will for sure go back. read more

Our first visit thanks to Groupon was a pleasant surprise. We love Greek food and it is difficult to find moussaka. Theirs is presented beautifully, tasty, and well-seasoned. I think they might have a Genie in the kitchen. The dolma we found in the Greek salad was the most incredible tasty version of what we thought was dolmathes. We do agree with other reviewers that pita is an essential need with the very delicious babaganoush. We'll be back. I hope they continue the tradition we experienced with their check and change boxes. read more

Went there with friends this evening. Service was friendly and entertaining. We started with the col appetizer plate, and were incredibly pleased. I normally don't like hummus, but I loved the hummus here - my wife felt the same way about the couscous. The entrees had a good presentation and were good portion sizes, and very very tasty. Dessert was no exception - a great meal and experience, I will definitely return - I'd recommend you try it out. read more

Unbelievable! The owner offers a fantastic experience and even better food! Make it a special occasion because it's so worth it!