I just had the best dinner at Dua. We started with the Israeli Duo and the Calamaras Du Pescado. I love the Israeli Dul! It is so flavorful and a large serving size. It's such a good starter as it's not too heavy. My only critique is that it needs to come with more focaccia. I enjoyed it so much I'll be ordering it as a to-go lunch soon. My husband really enjoyed the calamari but I didn't. It's more like a soup which isn't what I was expecting. For my entree I had the special which was gnocchi with shrimp and crab meat in a tomato based sauce. Excellent! They didn't skimp on the crab meat, the gnocchi was perfectly cooked and the sauce was plentiful. Just so good! My husband had the Za'atar Chicken. He said it was good but didn't love it. I tasted it and agreed. It needed more of the lemon tahini and mint yogurt. Service is always good. The restaurant is nice and the tables aren't too close to each other but it can get loud in the dining room. read more

Dua Mediterranean Kitchen - CALAMARAS DU PESCADOR - Mediterranean Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

The food is good. We ordered mezze and a Starter to share plus an enteee. Entrees arrived fast - Before the starters. They were whisked back to the kitchen and the starters showed up together. When entrees arrived they clearly had been sitting under a heat lamp. Still very tasty but not ideal. Check came and sat a long time until we flagged someone down to run the credit card. Service needs some improvement. Overall the decor is nice and the byob aspect is a plus but service needs improvement. read more

Cozy spot with friendly attentive staff and great fresh food. The portions are a bit small compared to the average restaurant. Great BYOB option. Focchia is so flavorful and fluffy. Special appetizer- goat cheese and feta with fig and pistachio. Super creamy and savory Israeli duo- hummus isn't traditional hummus. Crunchy chick peas and thick. Pepper dip is fresh and delicious. Rigatoni- clearly hand made. Very Al dente. Kalamata olive bitter flavor works well with the chicken. Very salty. Pasta special- squid ink pasta with crab meat and shrimp. Pasta is Al dente and super salty. Strong fishy flavor. Shrimp are not tender Meffalde was the best. Super creamy but not overwhelming. Very garlicky read more

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We had a lovely meal with friends at Dua Mediterranean Kitchen and were thrilled when we learned it was Main Line Restaurant Week. That meant 3 courses for $45. Plus, because the restaurant is a BYOB, we brought our own wine. Dua Mediterranean is comfortable, and the food is a nice change of pace from the usual fare. Mezze started with a hummus platter with two kinds of hummus, traditional and red pepper. The red pepper hummus (muhammara) was our favorite. Pita bread accompanied the dish although we could have used more. Another mezze was the tzatziki. We especially loved the olives and pomegranate seeds on the tzatziki and found that most dishes had just enough pomegranate, olive oil, and herbs to give it that extra flavor. As the second appetizer course, I had the mussels in tomato sauce. The portion was smaller than the usual size but still good. My husband enjoyed the kofte over tzatziki and would have ordered it as a main course if it had been larger. For an entree, my husband liked the braised lamb served over pilaf, chickpeas, and raisins while I savored my linguine pescatora with calamari, mussels, shrimp, and crab meat. Although we try to visit different restaurants, this is one we will come back to. read more

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First time there a few weeks back and thinking about it now, it was very good. Service was accommodating and prompt and the paella was divine read more

We waited an hour and a half for our food before we decided to just walk out. We were left outside on the patio with no one to check on us or even inform us about how our food was coming along. At least a "sorry" would have suffice. I had to walk inside, find the waiter, and tell them we were going to leave. No customer service. read more

Dua is a charming BYO in Bryn Mawr with a modern & bright interior & a lovely upstairs rooftop terrace. The staff are friendly & well versed in the menu. The prices are reasonable & portion sizes are standard. The food reflects dishes from all around the Mediterranean. We found the dishes lacking in salt & acidity & most dishes, especially seafoods were overcooked. Overall an average establishment but nice addition to the area. read more

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Most everything was extremely bland. Brussel sprouts were delicious, hummus and greek yogurt absolutely zero flavor. Lamb chops were charred, and overcooked despite me asking for medium rare. Staff was very nice, and the 2nd floor rooftop is great. But I more than likely won't return. read more

Another great addition to Bryn Mawr with Dua (BYOB). Went Friday 02/17/23 and make sure you get a reservation. We made it early for 6pm and by 7 the place was packed and they had to turn people away that just showed up w/o a res. Started off with 2 apps, the Albanian Kofte & Melitzanes. Both were great and then decided on the Paella for two and it was delicious and plenty for us both. Service was good even with the place so full. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Dua Mediterranean Kitchen - Menu 02/17/23 - Mediterranean Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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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! read more

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Great BYOB. Good is always delicious. Love the atmosphere and the service is spot on. Just enough attention.

We ended up here accidently after the place we were going to was closed. It did not look like much from outside. It almost looked closed with the curtains closed, however, there was a sign that said it was open. We went inside and it had lovely decor. The food was excellent!! We were very impressed with the flavor and quality of the food. The service was very attentive as well. read more

We had an absolutely delicious dinner at Dua!!! The lamb chop was scrumptious. The salmon was perfectly cooked. The bread- olive oil- eggplant dip was a great way to start. These service was exceptional!! We will definitely be back! Great job!!! read more

Great customer service. The restaurant space is very cozy. You have a few options for parking. But the food. The food is so fresh you can tell it's made from scratch. We tried a few appetizers and both ordered the branzino. There isn't a single thing that we did not like. You know the foods amazing when you have leftovers for breakfast. Again the staff were very kind, understanding and welcoming. Highly recommend and will be back very soon. read more

We were not surprised that the food here is great because we have eaten many times at Trattoria Moma in Mt. Airy, the other BYOB restaurant owned by Dua chef/owner, Bledar Istrefi. The sauces are heavenly, on a par with those at the most expensive restaurants, for example, the roasted pepper puree with the burrata, the tomato sauce with the baked shrimp and the lentil salsa with the orata. We can't wait to indulge in these again. Our server, Bjorni, a recent arrival from Albania, was delightful. Could not have been better! The ambience was lovely also. Weird, though, that no cream was offered with coffee and just one tiny packet of raw sugar. Never experienced that before. So the coffee was terrible. And no wine glasses for the wine, just juice glasses. Very, very strange! read more

Loved everything about this restaurant. The Mediterranean Menu is delicious. The young server was very attentive to our every need. We'll be back! read more

Rude place. Wouldn't serve water. We were told they only "sell" bottled water as a restaurant policy. Restaurant wasn't crowded, but we were told we must leave in 90 minutes--restaurant policy. Then received our bill after asking if they took credit cards. We were suprisingly charged 3% to use a credit card, I guess this too is a hidden restaurant policy. We won't be going back. read more

We went for restaurant week and were glad we did. T,he hummus, rigatoni, salad, octopus, and tira misu were delicious. Our waiter B was delightful and very accommodating. We had a problem with the cook on the salmon but they were having issues with the oven, All in all it was pretty good and I recommend you give it a try. read more

Very nice place to take a date or have a family event. Their paella's is very delicious. Love their service. BYOB.

Another fantastic experience and delicious food. Service was good and parking easy fo this must visit restaurant. This was our 2nd time visitandines each were delightful. Highly recommend. read more

Had a lovely evening at Dua in Bryn Mawr as part of Main Line Restaurant Week! Our waiter Bjorni was terrific and very helpful. The menu was expansive - lots of options for each if us. And the prix fix menu included nearly all the options. We enjoyed all the dishes but the light pistachio cake was a perfect ending. read more

Sorry, but really don't know why people come here. Maybe there's just nothing better in town. Small portions, highly disorganized staff, don't refill water, don't even give spoons to everyone at the table. Aesthetics aren't there, the windows are dirty the tables are uneven and the paint job inside is horrible, obviously they just wanted to open quick. read more

This was my first visit to Due Mediterranean Kitchen and can't wait to go back. The food was excellent. We took our server's recommendations and we were not disappointed. There is a large menu in addition to nightly specials. Looking forward to a return visit! read more

Love this place! Not only was food delicious, service was outstanding!! 100% recommend - a must try!!!!! Ethan was our waiter.

Four of us tried this place and it was outstanding! Everything was fresh -- apparently desserts are made same day in-house and they tasted like it! We started with the Israeli duo dips with their amazing toasted bread, plus the eggplant app. Then two of us had the chicken, one the fish and one the pasta. Plates were CLEAN at the end! Desserts were the chocolate mousse and the ricotta/pistachio cake. Place is BYO but there is a wine/liquor store just a couple of blocks away if you forget. Place seats about 30 so make a reso. Nice bar but we were there on a Tuesday so not much traffic and the place had been open just a few months. read more

amazing ambiance with not only the best wait staff, but the best food in all of the mainline. This is not a restaurant to be missed.

We had a lovely evening at Dua! We were celebrating a special birthday, Our server was EXCELLENT (although sometimes over-committed), and the food was very good. I highly recommend it. A few quirky things of note: they don't serve tap water, and if you are on the second floor, be sure to get the shades shut otherwise, the setting sun is blinding.. read more

Be careful of dining here if you have allergies or dietary restrictions. Someone in our party had a serious nut allergy and asked multiple times in the ordering process if the items had any nuts. The first app they brought out, she took one bite and immediately felt a reaction and turns out it had walnuts in it. The staff showed no remorse and took no action to try to make things right. Luckily she only had one bite and not more before realizing it wasn't safe for her. As an allergy parent myself it's very stressful eating out and I just wish restaurants would train staff to take it seriously and be more knowledgeable about the food they are serving. read more

Wonderful food from apps to dessert. . Freshly made. Great service. Will definately return.

This restaurant is a great Mediterranean restaurant as there are not many residents that are Mediterranean. Not only is it close you can watch as they make the food right in front of you! You get to really experience how the food is made and the work that is put into the food that they make. It is family owned and residents would enjoy this affordable and different kind of food. In the end, we are all unique in our own way. read more

Wow!!! What a great find on tne Main Line!! This restaurant is akin to dining in someone's home in the Mediterranean. Everything and I mean everything is made to order...vegan, vegetarian, non-dairy accomodations are doable at "Dua!" Everything is completely homemade...that includes all the pastas! I had the lamb shank entree which was absolutely delicious with succulent and tender pieces of lamb in a beautifully balanced sauce in terms of flavor and texture. I would recommend that you try to dine on Tuesday evenings when a 3 course dinner including appetizer, entree and dessert is offered for $45...yes, $45!! This will give you the opportunity to taste many items on the menu. The Chef owner, Bledar, has another restaurant in Mt. Airy since 2014, called Trattoria Moma, so he knows exactly what to do in his kitchen in Bryn Mawr. Toni the Chef's "right hand gal" was lovely, personable and very knowledgeable about every item on the menu, and gave great suggestions with any qestions raised. So run don't walk to "Dua" you'll be very glad that you "dida!!" read more

Four of us went for the first time last night (Friday 1/13/2023). We were seated right away by our Toni our hostess/waitress. The dining room is comfortable but didn't have anything to muffle noise though the noise wasn't overwhelming. Toni brought us a carafe of water and freshly baked bread with excellent olive oil and pitted olives for dipping. She asked if she could open our wine and then left us to peruse the menu, which had a nice selection of Mediterranean dishes. For starters we shared 2 orders of their baked eggplant dish with feta, tomatoes and herbs. It was stellar. My husband and I chose to share the Orata and the Linguine 25 substituting fish for mussels because of an allergy. Both dishes were truly excellent and portions were perfect. The Orata was served on a bed of Israeli couscous that was delicious. The linguine 25 was probably the better of the two dishes only because of how flavorful and fresh the fish and pasta was. The pasta had a nice tooth and the seafood was cooked perfectly. Our entire experience was delightful from start to finish and Toni was excellent. We will definitely be back and are thrilled to have Dua as anew addition to our dining scene. read more