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    Mediterranea

    4.6 (252 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    MEDITERRANEA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Vegetable Lasagna
    Crystal C.

    Exceptional experience, this is a gluten free paradise. Everything on the menu is gluten free and taste isn't compromised. The restaurant has a beautiful rooftop patio that overlooks the park. Parking can be difficult to find. The service was superb. Highly recommended even if you're not gluten intolerant.

    Vegan lemon blueberry cheesecake
    Aleara L.

    We went on a Saturday night, the ambiance and service were amazing. I enjoyed the vegan pizza and the vegan cheesecake dessert. I would recommend it and will be back.

    Butternut Squash Risotto (Vegan)
    Jenna D.

    Ok first we need to talk about this chocolate pie. It looks deceiving, I wasn't sure if I would like it when it came to the table because the topping looked so thick. But I am not kidding when I say this chocolate pie might be my favorite food? Not just pie in general or my favorite of this menu but like actually my favorite food I've ever eaten. Otherwise, we also had dinner (lol) which was really delicious. I had the butternut squash risotto which was fairly sweet, I got it without the goat cheese which probably would've added a saltier element to it. My fiancé got the lasagna and noted he could not tell it was GF which is a BIG compliment from him, and he cleared his dish. The focaccia with the appetizer was warm and bouncy. All the staff were really friendly and the restaurant was warm and cozy with Christmas lights up on a cold fall night. Mediterranea is the hands down winner of GF dining in the metro! What an absolute treat!

    Menu as of Feb 1 2025
    Melissa Z.

    Mediterranea is not your ordinary Mediterranean restaurant if you're thinking basic kababs or falafel. It is a restaurant that gives you as close to a Mediterranean experience through food and drink as possible. The menu is so carefully curated with GF meat, vegetarian and vegan options that will wow almost any foodie. Thanks to this menu, it makes a great spot for groups with diverse eating needs. We started with the Brussel sprouts appetizers which was shaved and delightfully seasoned. A very nice departure from the oil bombs that many restaurants serve. I would suggest a balsamic glaze to improve. We ordered the focaccia as well bc how often can you find GF bread service? It was fluffy but dry even with the olive oil. My husband suggested that it be paired with a dipping sauce to improve the dryness. There were so many plant based options to choose from that I was giddy bc there was more than just a boring salad option. Even if youre not vegan or vegetarian, if youre looking for light fare or healthy options, Definitely try the lentil stuffed zucchini with the balsamic and tanning glazes. My husband ordered the chicken dish and tried mine and thoigh he enjoyed his dish he even admitted my was better. We ordered 2 cocktails bc even that menu has imported liquors from the Mediterranean that neither of us have ever heard of. Service was very friendly. We will definitely return for another date night.

    Rooftop
    Katherine G.

    This is my new fav restaurant in Atlanta. I can't believe they've been open so long and I hadn't heard of it. Everything is absolutely delicious. I have a huge sweet tooth so I was skeptical about the gluten free desserts but they were just as good as everything else! Also, they have a plenitude of non-alcoholic beverage options which I love.

    Spinach Mushroom Lasagna

    Delicious! We sat on the rooftop at sunset and it was beautiful! Food: spinach/mushroom lasagna and the eggplant stack (both amazing). Service was nice and calm. Drink: limoncello spritz

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    Amazing service, great ambience, and the food is terrific!! Excellent find and I will be back! Highly recommend!!

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    10 out of 10! 100% GF, and my non GF companions loved it too! Dont miss the lasagne, house made limoncello and butterscotch pecan pie.

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    Great food, service and ambiance, especially if you're Gluten Free. They went above and beyond to help get us in. Thanks Mediterranea!!!

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    Awesome food. Gluten free!!! Everything is fresh & tasty!!! Service was great & friendly. A hidden gem!

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    All good here. Nice staff, good food. It is good pizza, check out their great lunch specials.

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    The maple butternut shrimp risotto was fantastic! Street parking was easy. I would definitely come back here to eat.

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    Good food in a very relaxed atmosphere. Not a real wide menu which could be improved if the served saffron rice.

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    Ask the Community - Mediterranea

    Are the desserts able to be gluten free such as pound cake etc?

    Hi Tiffany. All the food in the restaurant is gluten-free, including the desserts. We are a 100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen and bakery. Right now we're just doing pickup and local delivery. Take a look at our website to see what's available - you… Read more

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    Delbar is still my favorite spot in Atlanta! At this point, when I make plans to travel to visit my…read moresister in Atlanta, she already knows to make a reservation here. The service is always incredible, and the servers are very knowledgeable about dietary restrictions. The restaurant itself is so cozy and beautiful. You have to try the Hummus, Dill Labneh, Sabzi Polo, Heirloom Tomato Salad, and Whole Roasted Cauliflower. You can't really go wrong with anything on the menu.

    Absolutely Incredible - Best Meal I've Had While Traveling!…read more I travel all over the country for work, and I can honestly say Delbar delivered one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. From the moment I sat down, my bartender Taz took exceptional care of me. I wasn't familiar with the menu, so I trusted her recommendations, and she absolutely knocked it out of the park. Every single dish she chose was outstanding. I started with the fresh pita and hummus topped with the mushroom, shishito pepper, and egg addition. The pita was warm, fresh, and unlike anything I've had before. The hummus was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The chicken wings were phenomenal, perfectly grilled with incredible flavor and just the right amount of char. The highlight of the night was the lamb neck with the Polo Sefid. The lamb was unbelievably tender and flavorful, and paired with the saffron rice, it was one of the most memorable dishes I've ever eaten. What truly elevated the experience was Taz's service. She was knowledgeable, attentive, and passionate about the food. Her recommendations made the entire meal unforgettable. If I hadn't trusted her guidance, I would've missed out on an amazing culinary experience. Beyond the incredible food, Delbar has an atmosphere that is truly special. The entire restaurant feels warm, welcoming, and almost familial as if you're being welcomed into someone's home rather than simply dining out. The lighting is absolutely gorgeous, creating the perfect ambiance without feeling overly formal. The decor is tasteful and elegant, the bar area is stunning, and the dining room strikes a perfect balance between upscale and comfortable. Even the approach to the restaurant and the outdoor space are beautifully designed. Every detail feels intentional and contributes to an experience that is as memorable as the food itself. Delbar has officially become a must-visit anytime I'm in Atlanta. I'll absolutely be returning, and next time I'll be bringing family all the way from Reno, Nevada so they can experience it too. Thank you Taz! Thank you, Delbar, for an unforgettable evening!

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    Ameer's Mediterranean Grill

    4.3
    (597 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    I have a love/hate relationship with this place. It's close to me, but if it wasn't I don't know if…read moreI'd visit. The service has always been really great, and the owner is genuinely nice and always ready for a pleasant conversation. But sometimes the food comes out... average at best? I really only come here when I have the taste for mediterranean fare but don't feel like cooking it since it's so nearby. There are some things they do well. I like their baba ganoush, hummus, and beet salad. But other things are a bit lackluster and the meats can be a hit or miss. Sometimes it's dry, other times it's succulent. The pita is toasted, but you can surely tell it isn't made fresh. My husband is obsessed with wings and even he said the wings served here are a BIG no. Also cannot recommend the fries, as they've been notoriously dry and cold. Perhaps we should not have expected good wings given that it's primarily mediterranean fare lol. The parking situation is also abysmal. They share a really small lot and the individual spots are poorly marked. This place is off of Briarcliff and the traffic is notorious for being bad, so that makes coming and going that much harder in a lot that's already a little treacherous. When the parking lot is full, it is like playing 2-ton Tetris. I'll also note that the hours can sometimes be a suggestion, and they unexpectedly close earlier than indicated (but will leave a handwritten note). This place seems to be a local favorite. The prices are nice. I just wish it was more reliable with taste and quality.

    This venue is in a very small strip mall. I would not have noticed it if I did not have it in the…read moreGPS. They have a private parking lot with plenty of parking. The inside is uncomfortably hot. My plan was to eat inside but the heat made me choose take-out. Also, the cashier explained that they had lunch specials but the lunch specials were significantly smaller than the regular meals. I went with the regular meals. I went with the Beef and lamb Shwarm. It looks like striped meat over yellow rice. The sauce is amazing. The hummus is good. Plenty of food. The salad was top tier. Natural food tastes great. Not too appealing to look at. Not bad but not photogentic.

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    Rumi's Kitchen

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    4.2
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    Wow!!! The food here is so good! We were a party of 5 for lunch...around 1pmish. This place is…read morepopular...it gets busy. The service: Our server, Damani, had excellent recommendations. He was very attentive and extremely pleaseabt, top shelf all around - 5 stars The food: we ordered "family style" like he recommend. We started with the appetizers.... Humus Mirza Ghasemi Dolmeh Labne Watermelon salad For our entrees (to share) we ordered: Chicken kabob Salmon Lamb kabob Soltani kabob Family style just meant they put all the meats on one platter with bread at the base and a couple of platters of diverse types of basmati rice Everything was so delicious, including the nice warm bread they kept bringing a steady supply of - 5stars Ambience is nice and upscale. The decor is beautiful. The bar was very inviting. I was with a group this time but I plan to go back by myself and I'll definitely be enjoying the bar! - 5 stars Highly recommend this place! I loved everything. About our experience! Our server was Damani, ask for him, he will get set up right!

    In my most recent visit I experienced the worst service I have ever had in Rumi's Kitchen. First,…read morethe dish I wanted was sold out and it was only 8pm. Then I ordered albaloo polo, à la carte koobideh kabob and Mast Khiyar. But my server forgot to place the order of the last dish. And it took over 40 minutes' wait to get my food. Worse, there was no diced cucumbers in the yogurt. Probably they mistook my order for Mast Musir which is yogurt with shallots. Worst of all, even if the restaurant says it accepts OpenTable dining credits, the dining credits actually could not be used in the restaurant! Or at least, the staff did not know how to use it. No apologies, no remedies. I was disappointed. For a reference, I dine in at Rumi's Kitchen (Colony Sq/Sandy Spring branch) at least twice a month.

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    Yalda Persian & Middle Eastern Restaurant

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    4.4
    (348 reviews)
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    I usually hesitate to leave 5 stars but they deserve it…read more The food was exemplary, the service was great and the environment/ atmosphere was beautiful. I came in before they closed but they still took wonderful care of me. They claim the chicken is hand slaughtered but I am not sure 100% as I haven't verified their vendor yet. Overall I will be coming regularly. The bathroom is also well maintained and was clean.

    Nothing about my first time to the new Rumi's was positive. For a 9 o'clock reservation we didn't…read moreget seated until well after ten o'clock. While we waited, we sat at the bar. I ordered a simple Bombay martini and one of the specialty cocktails for my wife. The bartender made my martini in a shaker and I remember hearing him asking someone else to stir it for him. For the next ten minutes or more, the bartender proceeded to make drinks for the waiters, I remember him spilling out two drinks and remaking them while my martini continued diluting in the melting Ice. Ten minutes or more later, he pours my martini into more of a champagne coup glass than a martini glass, and I waited another five minutes or more for my wife to get her drink. When I tasted the upmartini, It tasted so diluted, just bad, almost commical to me. I just laughed to myself because i've tended bar for a living and that was about the worst martini i've ever had in my life. Either Rumi is watering down his booze or the ice melted so much that there was barely a gin taste in the glass. I think their gig is rather than give you a real martini level pour they dilute you with so much melted Ice that you think you're getting a full pour martini, when, in fact, what you're getting is half gin and half melted ice. And believe ME, you are charged as though it was a real martini. The place was pretty busy, so a lot of people must not have a clue... or just like busy places. If everybody says, this is such a great place, I guess it's gotta be. Unfortunately, that's just Atlanta-if it's popular everyone just assumes it's good or pretends it is. I don't do well with pretend. Next after being seated at the table, i tried to order wine least expensive wines (so overpriced)-they were out of all of the lower-end overpriced wines I tried to order. It just bugs me to overpay so much for bottles of table wine. They're barely twenty dollars charging, 60-80 for them. But of course, ten minutes after I ordered the wine, this happened twice, the waiter told me they were out of the ones i was trying to order ( everyone must have had the same idea). Oh well. Right before the table was served the main course, the waiter and manager came to tell me that they had run out of the dish I ordered. I ended up replacing it with their duck dish that I had never heard of before but what the hell I'll try it (maybe I deserve it, because I remember my father always told me you never ordered duck in a strange restaurant you don't know) Everyone else at the table of 8 were served their meals ten minutes before my plate arrived. i'm like, please go ahead and start without me. Then, the duck arrives. I mean, if you're such a Rumi's, fan, try the duck and tell me what you think. First of all, it was lukewarm for something that apparently had just been made. The lukewarm duck comes 'in" this purple sauce, I mean, it wasn't even swimming in the purple sauce-It was submerged in the purple sauce. The waiter, of course, later brought me the wrong type of rice than the one i oredered..That's okay they brought me a new one right away. I was really starving at the time, but if I hadn't been, I don't think I would have eaten any of the duck. Being submerged in a kind of a sickening, putple sweet sauce it just wasn't appetizing at all. Challenge: if you're a big Rumi's fan, go ahead and please try the duck, but you have to try it like I did- lukewarm temptation. Then tell me if you remain an unconditionalRumi's fan. The bread is delicious though. To their credit when I tried to order 2 glasses of red wine after my meal was served, they did give us the vin de table for free. I won't be coming back here anytime soon.

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    Layaly Mediterranean Restaurant

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    4.4
    (149 reviews)
    10.2 mi
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    Absolutely AMAZING! I took my mom to Layaly for Mother's Day after seeing raving reviews on social…read moremedia, and it did not disappoint! We started with the mezze trio served with crudité and pita bread. All of the dips were fresh and flavorful, my personal favorite was the labneh. It was smooth, creamy, and absolutely delicious! For our entrees, I ordered the chicken kabob and my mom chose the lamb kabob. Both dishes came with a grilled tomato, peppers, a red onion salad, rice, and an assortment of sauces. The veggies were refreshing and slightly sweet, and the meats were perfectly seasoned and juicy!! And the sauces were all amazing and truly elevated the entire meal. From the food to the experience, everything was exceptional. We will absolutely be back, and I highly recommend Layaly for a special occasion or any time you want an outstanding meal!

    TLDR: I had a really nice meal here on a Friday night. The service was superb from start to finish…read more The restaurant is in a small lot, so they offer complimentary valet. I was offered a table vs. my go to (bar seating) I'm assuming because they weren't very busy. The server was very friendly and made great recommendations, so I went with the chicken kebab. This was marinated in a delicious mixture of flavors and was very tender. The basmati rice was fragrant and steaming hot. For dessert, they recommended the knafeh, a sweet, cheesy, and crunchy traditional dish. This dish came with warmed orange blossom simple syrup which just set the tone for the entire dish. It was so delicious, nothing like I've ever had. The perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy. I will definitely come back here and try more food and definitely that Dubai chocolate cheesecake!

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    Truva Turkish Kitchen

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    4.3
    (314 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Looking for a cute, classy Turkish restaurant in the heart of Virginia Highlands. This is your…read morespot! I went for happy hour which I highly recommend. It's from 3-6pm Monday through Thursday (I believe). They have $6-8 cocktails and a variety of food in the $5-10 range. The food was all fantastic, as was our waiter. He constantly checked on us, kept the complimentary bread supplied, and gave great recs for both food and cocktails. I love a waiter who explains the menu so you know what you're getting into beforehand. As we were leaving, it was torrentially down-pouring and the host was so kind to let me borrow his umbrella to get to my car. It's rare to find this level of hospitality these days and it made my already great experience here even better.

    Not bad but in a city with as much great Middle Eastern food as Atlanta, it only makes sense to…read morereach beyond Truva. Spots I would rather recommend for a nice night out are Delbar, Rumi's, and Yalda. My friends and I tried the Muhammara Dip, the Feta Cheese Rolls (reminiscent of spanakopita but no spinach and in roll form), the Truva Dumplings, and the Iskender Kebab. The Iskender Kebab and the Muhammara were the best of the bunch, but overall I think I was expecting more punch from the spices and greater nuance in the flavors of each dish. The thing I honestly enjoyed most was the complimentary bread and sun-dried tomato dip, which has gotten a number of shoutouts of Yelp already. I would come back to this spot to get a handful of appetizers, eat that bread, and hang out for a few hours. It does seem like the restaurant needs more staffing. Everyone we saw was very kind, but it took a long time to get a server's attention whenever we needed something.

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