Diners' Choice: Mediterranean restaurants in New York State

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Mediterranean cuisine in New York State? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

PHILIA Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (78)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

East Meadow

About the restaurant

Welcome to PHILIA Restaurant! We look forward to serving you.

Top review

SharonVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I give Philia restaurant in East Meadow an excellent rating. My husband and I went there last night and had such a delicious meal. We shared the dip sampler for an appetizer. For our entrees, my husband ate the halibut special (the risotto with spinach and dill was sooo delicious!) I ate the Scottish salmon which came with balsamati rice which was also delicious. The salmon was cooked perfectly (medium but still juicy). I can't forget the pear martini...soooo good! If you haven't been yet, I'd highly recommend you try this fabulous restaurant. You won't be disappointed!

Lola - Great Neck

4.8

4.8 (1627)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Great Neck

About the restaurant

Lola comfortably integrates modern elegance with fresh and innovative cuisine that is perfectly prepared and impeccably served. Strong Mediterranean influences inspire the contemporary and eclectic culinary style of Chefs Lenny Messina and the late Michael Ginor which make for an unforgettable dining experience. A full bar, comprehensive wine list and fine selection of mouth-watering desserts will complete your meal, all while the atmosphere and décor transport you to the heart of New York City without leaving the Island.

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JayVIP

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Never disappoints. Marissa is one of the best. Makes you feel like family. Great Value. Manhattan ambiance without the drive.

Rothchilds Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (138)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Great Neck

About the restaurant

Created by his children and grandchildren, Rothchilds Coffee & Kitchen is a celebration and a dedication to the memory of Walter Roth. Our patriarch was a much loved and well-known personality in Great Neck, and his love of family was only matched by his love of great food.

The family has been rooted in Great Neck since the 1960s, and Rothchilds Coffee & Kitchen has been designed as a neighborhood restaurant, with the décor and menu inspired by the diverse and vibrant community of Great Neck and the surrounding towns. The intimate and casual atmosphere serves as a gathering place to celebrate food, friends, family, and community.

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LindaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always delicious food, well-prepared, beautifully served. Superior hummus, fresh tasty salads. Love their cauliflower flatbread and tuna burgers. Halva ice cream is to die for. Always friendly and comfortable. Try the limonana (mint lemonade) - fabulous.

Krinti Mediterranean Grill

4.8

4.8 (745)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Woodbury

About the restaurant

For almost all cultures and through many generations, the kitchen plays such a significant role in our homes. It's where friends meet and families come together. In the Mediterranean, opening our kitchen to our guests is like opening our hearts to them; that invitation extends a long way.

Here at KRINTI, we created such a special place where it feels like home.. It's where family and friends unite around a table while enjoying a delicately prepared delicious meal- almost like being in your own kitchen.

Our goal is to make sure you enjoy being here and leave happy. Because ultimately, it's YOU who bring joy to this kitchen...

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StanVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Food was delicious as usual. Bronzino and grilled octopus salad terrific. Dennis was an excellent server.

Mint Premium Foods

4.8

4.8 (510)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Tarrytown

About the restaurant

At Mint Premium Foods, we share our passion for sophisticated flavors with an inquisitive and ardent, local, regional, and international clientele. Our gourmet store and restaurant are devoted to culinary excellence and sensual pleasure. Whether we serve or sell, our expertly curated experiences are, at all times, intensely flavorful, surprising, memorable, and deeply satisfying. Each return to our creative and festive market signals the kind of enduring relationship we’ve come to enjoy with customers who understand that exceptional food is, after all, the center of all that really matters.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

We had a wonderful lunch at Mint. We were a party of 10 and we received excellent service. The range of options was perfect for a large group and everyone enjoyed their food! For the size of the portions and quality of the food, I would say the prices were fair. Will definitely be back!

Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar - White Plains

4.8

4.8 (754)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

White Plains

About the restaurant

Welcome to Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar in White Plains! Here, Mediterranean magic awaits you with flavors that transport and a vibe that brings you back again and again.

Why We're a Hit:

Michelin Bib Gourmand: 2020, 2021, 2022

"Very Good" by The New York Times: 2016

Top 35 Most Delicious Middle Eastern Restaurants in the U.S.

Dive into Deliciousness:
Our menu is a vibrant feast of Mediterranean delights, inspired by family recipes passed down through generations. Pair your meal perfectly from our curated wine list featuring 175 labels and 25 wines by the glass, or celebrate with a handcrafted cocktail—each sip is something special!

The Perfect Spot:
Whether you're planning a casual gathering, special celebration, or a relaxed night out, our cozy-chic atmosphere and welcoming team promise you'll feel right at home.
Join Us:
Discover what makes Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar your next favorite dining destination. We can't wait to welcome you!

Explore more at www.shirazkitchen.com

Top review

john

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely loved....! Food was out-of-this-world tasty, wines were flowing, and the vibes were pure joy. Can’t wait to go back!

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Experience

Daily Happy Hour

Experience

Shiraz Soirée - $85 Per Guest Package

Experience

Gastronomy Gala - $105 per guest (includes drinks)

Herb&Olive

4.9

4.9 (162)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Manhasset

About the restaurant

Modern market and dining concept highlighting the influence of Greek products on Mediterranean cuisine. Mediterranean cuisine is rooted in an archipelago of magical vistas but rocky soil; where folks that could grow little more than herbs and olives were compelled to build ships to trade what little their soil brought forth. The resulting market for herbs and olives used in food, medicine, ritual and cosmetics— created a network of Greek trading nodes that stretched across the Mediterranean and beyond. The spirit of this history lives on in the prominence of herbs and olives in tapas, cicchetti, meze and other small plate cultures of contemporary Mediterranean nations. We work with our partners to bring you artisanal products true to the gastronomic traditions of these salt- and sun-kissed lands; in a culinary testament to those traders, philosophers, cooks, scientists, artists, bakers, bankers and rogues; who set sail from enchanted shores, with little more than herbs and olives.

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Kristin

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

Great ambience for lunch. The food was delicious and service was excellent.

Limani Taverna

4.7

4.7 (1324)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Woodbury

About the restaurant

Limani Taverna brings a touch of rich, Mediterranean history to Woodbury, Long Island. Channeling the aesthetic of a traditional Greek taverna, Limani Taverna is where fine dining meets the rustic and refined. Limani Taverna offers an elegantly appointed dining room, a cozy fireplace lounge and a stunning private events space. With an innovative menu using only the freshest ingredients and a selection of specialty cocktails, Limani Taverna is the best place to dine, drink & dream.

Have a special Event ? Let us host your business dinner, bridal shower, baby shower, birthday, wedding, rehearsal dinner, and more!

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Mario JVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Really good food Very good service with attention to detail And it’s a pleasant setting for dinner and conversation

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Popular dish

Fried Calamari

Limani

4.7

4.7 (2695)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Roslyn

About the restaurant

Limani, a Mediterranean seafood restaurant focusing on traditional Greek specialties. We have come across a plethora of products that allows the Mediterranean diet to take its rightful place in the culinary landscape. Whether it is the premium first-pressed, cold-pressed olive oil from the Kalamata, jewels of fish and seafood, or local organic vegetables, to special items such as the capers from Santorini or the Saffron from Kozani you will find it at Limani.

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MeaganVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Their service and food are excellent . Their grilled octopus is fanatics. Their lamb chop dinner is so delicious. The service is like no other.

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4.7

4.7 (272)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Island Park

About the restaurant

Aura is a neighborhood restaurant that celebrates how food, drink, people, and atmosphere come together
Aura is inspired by the banks of the Mediterranean, the spirit of family, the crisp coolness of a just caught oyster, the vibrancy of farm fresh vegetables, and the spirit of, “il dolce far niente.”

Here at Aura, we pride ourselves on hospitality, with a focus on memorable moments, whether you’re coming in for a small bite and a glass of wine at the bar, an intimate dinner with friends, or a large celebration.

Our menus are inspired by our culture, our seasonal ingredients, and our travels… and we welcome you to share your aura with us. We hope to see you soon.

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CarrieVIP

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Wonderful service, atmosphere and food. Waitress was. Very helpful in assisting us to select entree

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Experience

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