Diners' Choice: Mediterranean restaurants in New York City

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Néo Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (7)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Forest Hills

About the restaurant

Nestled in Hollis Hills, Néo brings a refined yet contemporary take on Mediterranean cuisine, drawing inspiration from the coastal flavors of Greece, Italy, Spain, France, and Israel. With a commitment to quality, Néo sources fresh, local ingredients to craft dishes that celebrate the vibrant essence of the Mediterranean. The restaurant’s elegant yet inviting atmosphere sets the stage for a dining experience that is both sophisticated and welcoming. Whether you’re gathering for a special occasion or simply indulging in a meal that transports you to the shores of the Mediterranean, Néo offers a space where food, culture, and hospitality come together in perfect harmony.

Top review

robin

Dined on May 23, 2025

A perfect & delicious dining experience! An exquisite evening of wonderful service-beautiful decor and delectable food.

Blue

4.8

4.8 (210)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Randall Manor

About the restaurant

Blue blends the cuisines from the cultures adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea.

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RobertVIP

Dined on May 30, 2025

It is a beautiful setting, on the water. The interior is elegant, not overwhelming. The food is tasty and reasonably priced and the wait staff neither ignores nor over checks. They are wonderful.

Çka Ka Qëllu

4.9

4.9 (39)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Belmont

About the restaurant

Traditional Albanian dishes showcased in a rustic, stylish environment with old-world accents.

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Amanda

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

Great service, wonderful food! Everything was delicious and the whole place has such a unique atmosphere.

Balzem

4.9

4.9 (681)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

NoLita

About the restaurant

Balzem is where you begin a tour of the northern Mediterranean coastline. From the celebrated culinary culture of Provence in Southern France to some of Italy's most elegant and refined cuisines such as in Campania, and reaching all the way to the light and carrying flavors of the Aegean coastline. Complete your journey with a selection of wine or beer from these cultural regions and other celebrated vineyards around the globe.

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Zinnia GraceVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The Spinach & Egg Skillet was a hearty and surprising combo—red lentils added depth. Very friendly staff made the whole experience even better.

Bustan

4.7

4.7 (1627)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Upper West Side

About the restaurant

NEW: CALL US FOR PRIVATE DINING.
Located in New York City's Upper West Side, Bustan serves Mediterranean cuisine in a modern, colorful atmosphere. The restaurant offers a wide range of cuisine from Southern Europe to North Africa. Bustan also caters offsite events and offers takeout for its customers' convenience.

Start out your meal at Bustan with one of the restaurant's appetizers such as the hummus or the falafel with our homemade Taboon bread. Choose from dinner options like the Kebab Halabi or Chicken "Musakhan". Top off your experience with a dessert like the Nemesis: Baked chocolate mousse cake.

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KimberlyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious variety of small and medium plates. Great Israeli wine and beer, too!

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4.9

4.9 (4510)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

West Village

About the restaurant

Nearly 2 grateful decades later the Chef & Owner Joey Campanaro humbly Introduces Little owl's, the Chef's Room, our newest twin dining room, just 1 door down Bedford street, in the Friends Building at Bedford and Grove, accepting reservations for Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and Private Dining. Along with Lisa Komara's expertly chosen wine list, we offer bold-flavored, Seasonal-Mediterranean American cuisine with friendly, professional service. We accept reservations for parties of up to 6 guests, in our cozy dining rooms in the storied West Village. We're a corner gem with a big pork chop and an even bigger heart— serving with love since 2006. From bridal showers, to product launches, you can book fully private, affordable, lunch meetings, dinner parties and brunch events in the Chef's room-up to 24 people. Not all tables are reserved so walk ins are encouraged. To reserve the bar, the best seats in town, please contact the restaurant.

Thank you for being a part of our Little Owl Family!

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CarolynVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful service and exquisite menu and food. Thank you!

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Popular dish

Gravy Meatball Sliders

Popular dish

Eggplant Parmigiana

The Purple Tongue

4.7

4.7 (54)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Hell's Kitchen

About the restaurant

Welcome to a captivating neighborhood wine bar with a fantastic wine list and Mediterranean/Italian cuisine. Loved by native New Yorkers and wide-eyed tourists, we are near the action -- located in the center of Hell's Kitchen, right by Times Square and surrounded by the Theater District. So if you enjoy sublime wines, small unique bites, a cozy outdoor patio (that many say feels like Paris!), authentic friendly people -- and of course GIRAFFES with purple tongues -- we're the place to be! Try our signature mushroom bruschetta, short ribs, endive salad and home-made tiramasu, and then say hello to the owner Peter and wife Marni, who adore hospitality and can answer any questions about the best NYC places to see. So after your happy hour or pre-theater dinner experience with us, enjoy a pleasant walk over to a Broadway musical right or the Empire State Building. The possibilities are endless, so begin your culinary adventure with The Purple Tongue Wine Bar today. Can't wait to meet you!

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VioletVIP

Dined on May 28, 2025

The best place ever.....and the staff is beyond great..

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Experience

Happy Hour at The Purple Tongue Wine Bar

Experience

Live Music | Wine Bar

Amali

4.6

4.6 (1606)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Amali's ethos is inspired by the Mediterranean way of life, emphasizing vegetables, olive oil, cheese, grains, and fish. Our menu reflects the historical cuisines shared by modern day Greece, Italy, France, and Spain. Our wine list offers approximately 400 selections and has been called "daring" by The New York Times and "one of the best Mediterranean selections in Midtown" by New York Magazine.

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LuisVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We went at lunch time and we had an amazing white asparagus and spaghetti al limons, both very good, good greeck wines and others from the Mediterranean. They have a good bar, and beautiful communal table too adjacent at the bar. Atmosphere is amazing. Then we go other day at night, and is even better, more romantic. This time we had the swordfish so delicious with red bees, perfectly cooked. And the spaghetti a la vongole, also extremely good, with some breadcrumbs. Was delicious. Dining room it’s so chick , and they have a,so more inside another dining room, very good for groups.

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Popular dish

Spicy Feta

Experience

Brunch Prix Fixe (Tasting Menu)

Experience

Lunch Prix Fixe (Tasting Menu)

Iris

4.7

4.7 (521)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Midtown West

About the restaurant

Iris is named for the celebrated Mediterranean flower, and as a gentle nod to the “Evil Eye”, a regional legend known to ward off evil and bring great luck. Located in an iconic building of Midtown Manhattan, Iris is a restaurant that aims to showcase the best preparations of the Eastern Mediterranean region. The ambition behind this culinary initiative is to focus on the style of eating rather than the provenance of each dish. Approachable, wholesome and minimally manipulated, the cuisine will show another facet of the ingredient-forward cuisine that has built John Fraser’s reputation.

We look forward to welcoming you at IRIS.

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BrianVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic start to finish. Iris has always been a step above in all respects. Nicely done!

Antique Garage Soho

4.7

4.7 (1077)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

TriBeCa

About the restaurant

Please check out our other location, Antique Garage Tribeca which is now open, for more availability if you don't see the time you are looking for at this location!

Antique Garage SoHo is converted from an old mechanic shop to a Mediterranean restaurant surrounded by antiques offers an eclectic, unique and romantic ambiance, charming and elegant in the tradition of old New York. We have a sister location in Tribeca.
We serve lunch and dinner daily as well as brunch on weekends, accompanied by live jazz music.
For parties of 12-20 more, Antique Garage offers a prix fixe menu.
Antique Garage is delighted to welcome larger parties and private events. For more information, please visit our website. If you'd like to reach out to our team directly, you can email us at events@antiquegarage.com.

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JoshVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Charming all the way around. Perfect for a date or just hanging w friends.

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