Illyria Mediterranean Restaurant

Name: Illyria Mediterranean Restaurant
Address: 231 S Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States, 22801-3621
Telephone: (540) 214-2641
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 5

5 (28)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

231 S Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3621

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2 people

May 2, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals

Illyria Mediterranean offers an elevated Mediterranean dining experience in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg. Led by Executive Chef/Owner Kristo Papa and General Manager/Owner Mira Papa our newly opened restaurant presents a sophisticated menu that honors Mediterranean cuisine with both traditional and contemporary influences. We offer a wide selection of carefully crafted wine / spirit lists as well as a inspired cocktail list.

Signature dishes include Filet Mignon, Shrimp Saganaki, Crispy Duck Breast, Mediterranean Salmon, and Baked Branzino, all thoughtfully prepared with the finest ingredients to create a memorable dining experience.

In addition to our exceptional cuisine, we offer a versatile event space ideal for weddings, private gatherings, and corporate events, with a focus on impeccable service and an inviting ambiance. Illyria Mediterranean is the perfect destination for those seeking a refined and memorable dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(540) 214-2641
Website
http://www.illyriamediterranean.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kristo Papa

Location
231 S Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3621
Neighborhood
Harrisonburg
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Mothers Day Buffet
$35.00 - $55.00 per person
Prepaid
May 11, 2025 only
Multiple times
Celebrate Mother's Day with a delightful Mediterranean-inspired buffet! Indulge in an array of fresh, vibrant dishes crafted with the finest seasonal ingredients, showcasing the rich flavors of the Mediterranean coast. Let us spoil the special women in your life with a relaxing, indulgent experience in a warm, welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for creating cherished memories. A credit card is needed to make your reservation. You can cancel up to 48 hours before no charge. If you do not show for your reservation or your party size is smaller than the reservation amount, your card will be charged the buffet price per person. Parties of 2-5 people will be given 90 minutes, parties of 6 or more will be given 120 minutes per reservation.
May 15th 2025 JMU Graduation
$68.00 per person
Prepaid
May 15, 2025 only
Multiple times
Celebrate with us the achievement of the Class 2025 with Mediterranean buffet Reserve your ticket today and ensure your place at our Graduation celebration. Seats are limited, pre-payment is required. $68.00 ++ Salads: Baby Arugula, Mediterranean Couscous salad, Tabbouleh Salad Entrees: Grilled Flank Steak, Seared Salmon w/ Salsa Verde, Airline Chicken w/ red wine bbq sauce, Potato Gnocchi, Mashed Potatoes, Saffron Rice, Green beans w/ bacon & onions, Steamed broccoli Desserts: Assorted Mediterranean Sweets A credit card is needed to make your reservation. You can cancel up to 72 hours before no charge. If you do not show for your reservation or your party size is smaller than the reservation amount, your card will be charged the buffet price per person. Parties of 2-5 people will be given 90 minutes, parties of 6 or more will be given 120 minutes per reservation.
May 16th 2025 JMU Graduation
$68.00 per person
Prepaid
May 16, 2025 only
Multiple times
Celebrate with us the achievement of the Class 2025 with Mediterranean buffet Reserve your ticket today and ensure your place at our Graduation celebration. Seats are limited, pre-payment is required. $68.00 ++ Salads: Baby Arugula, Mediterranean Couscous salad, Tabbouleh Salad Entrees: Grilled Flank Steak, Seared Salmon w/ Salsa Verde, Airline Chicken w/ red wine bbq sauce, Potato Gnocchi, Mashed Potatoes, Saffron Rice, Green beans w/ bacon & onions, Steamed broccoli Desserts: Assorted Mediterranean Sweets A credit card is needed to make your reservation. You can cancel up to 72 hours before no charge. If you do not show for your reservation or your party size is smaller than the reservation amount, your card will be charged the buffet price per person. Parties of 2-5 people will be given 90 minutes, parties of 6 or more will be given 120 minutes per reservation.

Tuna Tartare$18.00
Citrus aioli, crunchy rice noodles, smoky paprika oil
Charcuterie Board$22.00
Assorted artisanal cheeses, cured meats and jams
Fried Calamari$15.00
Baby greens, pepperoncini sauce
Bacon Wrapped Dates$15.00
Baby greens, greek feta fondue, dried oregano leaves
Octopus Salad$25.00
Split pea puree, roasted limoncello tomatoes, pickled red onions
Oysters on a Half Shell
East coast oysters, cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon wedges
- Half Dozen$18.00
- Dozen$30.00

Soups & Salads

Arugula & Roasted Tomato Salad
Charred cipollini onions, olives, pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette
- Small$12.00
- Large$16.00
Horiatiki Salad
Greek village salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, feta cheese, olives, shredded green leaf lettuce, red wine vinaigrette
- Small$12.00
- Large$16.00
Soups
Red Lentil, Chicken Avgolemono
- Small$7.00
- Large$10.00
Additions to the Salads$14.00
Add Grilled Chicken, Add Grilled Salmon, Add Grilled Shrimp

Mains

Shrimp Saganaki$32.00
Garlic, tomatoes, fresh herbs, capers, retsina white wine, olive oil, grilled ciabatta
Pork Shish Kebab$34.00
Saffron basmati rice, baby zucchini, tzatziki sauce
Rack of Lamb$53.00
Okra & eggplant stew, garlic whipped potatoes, red wine shallot demi
Mediterranean Salmon$34.00
Chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, couscous, oregano salsa verde
Baked Branzino$45.00
Tabbouleh salad, roasted fingerling potatoes, lemon wedges
Chicken Supreme$32.00
Mediterranean orzo salad, roasted broccolini, retsina white wine caper cream
Filet Mignon$46.00
Boursin whipped potatoes, roasted baby carrots, Demi-glace
Crispy Duck Breast$41.00
Soft polenta, roasted broccolini, blackberry-port gastrique, truffle oil
Sweet Potato Gnocchi$31.00
Artichoke hearts, baby spinach, sun dried tomatoes, creamy basil pesto, crispy chickpeas

What 28 people are saying

Illyria Mediterranean Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Illyria Mediterranean Restaurant in Harrisonburg is a delightful addition to the local dining scene, offering "excellent food" and "great service." The atmosphere is both cozy and stylish, featuring creative cocktails and a thoughtfully curated menu. Highlights include "delicious and authentic" Mediterranean dishes, a unique wine list, and exceptional hospitality.

28 Reviews

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Donna VIP
Pittsburgh15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant exceeded all expectations. The food and service were outstanding. Our server, Jocelyn, was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I had one of the nightly specials which was a porcini crusted halibut with stuffed eggplant and a radicchio salad. Every bite was well executed and delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and the goat cheese sauce was flavorful. My husband had the filet with mashed potatoes which were creamy and delicious. His side of whole carrots were also very good!, they have an extensive wine menu and fun cocktails also. For dessert, we had the beignets with pistachios, chocolate sauce, and strawberry ice cream. All were tasty but would have been better if the beignets were warm. A great and surprising meal in a town of mainly college food choices. Highly recommend!
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Joseph VIP
Richmond23 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great addition to the Harrisonburg area. Food was excellent.
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Diane
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Very nice setting. Great attention to detail. A wonderful addition to Harrisonburg .
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Irene
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service from waitress Molly. Wonderful food, enjoyable experience!
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Jay
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. Food was awesome Nice place to go and we will definitely be back
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Allison
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy and modern, you will feel welcomed and taken care of but not pestered. The cocktails and wine list are creative and it seems that every facet of the menu is thoughtfully curated. Several distinctive rooms inside and out display art from a local former hostess that perfectly represents the interior and ties all of the areas together. As a resident in the area, and a fan of Rocktown kitchen, the Chef’s original restaurant nearby, I can highly recommend this Greek-Mediterranean restaurant with confidence!!!
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Andy
Richmond3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service, and atmosphere were impeccable! Looking forward to next time.
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Chris
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visit. Won't be last. We took a chance with family in town for holiday weekend and booked a table for 5. One vegetarian. One can't eat fish. Point lots of unique diet needs. Rare we all equally enjoy our meals out. This time though each was overjoyed by their meal selection. Service was very attentive. Ambiance was modern. Food was fresh, well presented and tasty. We will most certainly be back! A new favorite place here in Harrisonburg.
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LaTamal
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second time at this welcoming, stylish new restaurant with a delicious and creative Mediterranean menu, the only thing like it in the Shenandoah Valley. Loved the appetizers (hummus, taramasalata, spicy feta) and the duck entree. Baklava is light and comes with fresh fruit and house made whipped cream. Unusual and fun wine list from Turkey and Bosnia, as well as France and California. Exceptional waitstaff. Locally owned by the couple who also owns Rocktown Kitchen, but Illyria is even better.
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Ignacio
Richmond2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A very nice and stylish dining room with great staff and delicious food! It can be a tad loud at times but general dining experience was 9/10
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FAQs

Illyria Mediterranean Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (540) 214-2641.

Illyria Mediterranean Restaurant is rated 5 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 2, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Illyria Mediterranean Restaurant

231 S Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3621

Additional information

Neighborhood
Harrisonburg
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kristo Papa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.illyriamediterranean.com/
Phone number
(540) 214-2641

Illyria Mediterranean Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Mothers Day Buffet

May 15th 2025 JMU Graduation

May 16th 2025 JMU Graduation

Mezze

Patatas Bravas$12.00

Spicy Feta$10.00

Mediterranean Spread$16.00

Barbounia$22.00

Appetizers

Tuna Tartare$18.00

Charcuterie Board$22.00

Fried Calamari$15.00

Bacon Wrapped Dates$15.00

Octopus Salad$25.00

Oysters on a Half Shell

Soups & Salads

Arugula & Roasted Tomato Salad

Horiatiki Salad

Soups

Additions to the Salads$14.00

Mains

Shrimp Saganaki$32.00

Pork Shish Kebab$34.00

Rack of Lamb$53.00

Mediterranean Salmon$34.00

Baked Branzino$45.00

Chicken Supreme$32.00

Filet Mignon$46.00

Crispy Duck Breast$41.00

Sweet Potato Gnocchi$31.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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