Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Louisville

Mirage Mediterannean Restaurant

86/100 (1790 ratings)

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"Service is impeccable...."

Jay Hensley

"The food was excellent! I ordered the gyro with rice, Greek side salad, and hummus. The food tasted wonderful. The only reason I didn't give a 5 was..."

Sara Humphrey

"First time eating here had the Mirage special. Menu says it will feed 2 it feed 4. Friendly wait staff amswered all our questions and let us try some..."

Ben Hollins

"Great service! AMAZING food! I had never tried Mediterranean food before so you could imagine I was a little leery.. but everything about the..."

Alannah Daly

"Delicious! Here from out of town and wishing we had this exact restaurant. Highly recommend! Had Athenian chicken, Jerusalem salad and hummus...."

Julie Heller Beiser

"This is by far the best Mediterranean food in the city. My husband and I go here often and get carry out. The owner and staff are absolutely amazing..."

Allison Soto

"They have nice seating inside and outside.I love their Great food, friendly people and reasonable prices.Try their eggplant based..."

Andelilah

"This is my favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Louisville. I love the lentil soup there and it reminds me of my mom's Indian soup (Dal). So if any..."

MG

"The staff is completely professional and super friendly. The salads are so fresh and deliciously flavored. Also, the falafel is impeccable. The beef..."

Abby Davis

"Went here on a whim for Mothers day. Party of 4 + 2 kids. Around 6pm. Walked in No waiting. We love Mediterranean, Indian, Middle Eastern food. This..."

Christopher Rice

"Liked it. Had the baba ganoush, chicken shawarma, Jerusalem salad, and walnut baklava. I liked them all. The chicken shawarma was huge. Service was..."

TeardropInn

"Great food and service. The Mixed Kabob was delicious.The Babaganoush was really..."

Dwight Lowdermilk

"Mirage. Located across from the Prestonian Deuce, service was prompt, recommendation appreciated, environment casual, meat well cooked. I ordered..."

Royce T. Noble

"Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, delicious food! Great vegetarian and gluten free choices! Turkish coffee is to die for!..."

Amanda Estes

"PERFECT. There are a few main things that I look for in a restaurant - delicious food that I don't feel *too* guilty about eating, pleasant..."

Laura Thompson

"The food and service were so wonderful! We got the Mirage Special for 2 and it fed us both with leftovers! Everything on the plate was delicious. And..."

Katherine Ann Wheeler Dawson

"Chicken Swarma is yummy. Been to mirage about 10 times and always get the same thing. Generous portions. It's quick and healthy..."

Bailey

"Excellently prepared and seasoned.....great..."

Piggya

"Poor Service. I have to start by saying the food is okay at Mirage, not great, but okay. I have eaten there probably a total of 12-15 times but after..."

Marcozack90

"I hope this place is popular. I could not love this place more. The staff was friendly and quick, the menu had a ton of options, and the portion..."

Mike

"Really good! The platter for two was great! Especially liked the Turkish salad and the hummus was really..."

LikestoEat

"The portions are enormous. The food gets better eveytime I go. The shawarma sandwich is amazing as are the sides. If ever you're craving..."

Shannon

"Great job. They have the best food. if you love meat. or veggie they got it. its more like a comfortable quiet restaurant. the workers are friendly...."

Gina

"Best Mediterranean in Louisville. Every time I feel like Mediterranean, this is where I go. Everything I've tried here is delicious! Falafel, lamb..."

Dawn

"This place is awesome. I have visited this place many times and the consistency of the quality of the food has never diminished. The hummus is some..."

Jpnie

"Perfect. The food at Mirage is awesome. We ordered the special for 2 and a gyro. We had so much food. It fed our entire family of four and we had..."

Mad Ness

"Love this place! Everything is great. I stopped in to get a Gyro for lunch.... Amazing as always, and friendly staff:)Thanks for lunch..."

Danielle Springmeyer

"Way to go Mirage, got a great review from Ann I Am!!!..."

Miriam

"Possibly the best Mediterranean I've ever had. Definitely the best in Louisville. My husband and I split the $24 Mirage Special, and everything on it..."

Laura H

"Excellent!!! The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was calm. Great place to go for something different and very kid friendly. The staff are very..."

Panda

"Great Mediterranean food. We got mirage special for two. Everything was well flavored hot and good. Service excellent. If we get back to louisville..."

Kurt Hobbs

"Best Mediterranean food I've ever ate. The tahini and tzatsiki sauce are absolutely delicious and the staff was very friendly. They definitely have a..."

Alex Pritchett

"Food is good, service is fantastic. Finally, a restaurant in Louisville that takes care of its..."

Jeff H

"Excellent food! Best hummus and baba ganoush in town. Friendly owner and staff. Large portions for the..."

P Bucayu

"Mirage. So so good :) The wait staff are so nice and friendly, and the food is delicious. Try the kufta kabob!!! The falafel is to die..."

Food Eater9

"Ate there for the first time and was very impressed with the food. Ordered a mixed plate for 10.95 it came with chicken kabob, kofta, and lamb kabob..."

Krista K Meadows

"I had the dinner for two with my wife. We enjoyed all the items. Sometimes she asks to drive the 2 hours to Louisville to eat..."

Derek Otto

"Take out meal was great!! First visit!. We ordered take out. The grilled cornish hen dinner wasdelicious! The gyro was very good; there could..."

Judy Fout

"Love the wonderful food, the friendly staff, and the great prices! This IS the best Mediterranean restaurant in..."

Nancy

"Good Stuff. Having developed a taste for falafel and hummus after several trips to Israel, I've enjoyed Louisville's several offerings in this area...."

Jhgclove

"A favorite!. I drive by this place everyday and it was opened for several months before I tried it. The food is really wonderful. I usually get a..."

Noel Hanna

"Been several times and . . .. This is my favorite Mediterranean restaurant. Heck, this IS my favorite restaurant period! You always get a lot of food..."

Leannab1

"Best Mediterranean in Louisville. I eat out frequently and have tried most all the ethnic restaurants in Louisville. Without a doubt this is among..."

Mike B.

"Loved it.... The food was great! The price was great!! The portions were great!!! The staff was great!!!! Definitely would recommend this..."

Yumyum

"Second Visit. Took a friend to Mirage and she loved the food as much as I did! Best hummus I've ever had -- and I never liked hummus before. I've had..."

Lindacrowl102

"This is the best. You can't go wrong!. Hands down, this is my favorite place to eat. Fresh, perfectly cooked and great service. I have tried many..."

Molly Ann Toy

"Great food to price ratio! Went in at a very slow time, which for a lot if places mean crappy service. NOT here great service and even better food..."

Nick Price

"Holy moly! Food is..."

Trey

"Fantastic!. Admittedly the strange looking exterior of this place had us somewhat nervous, but inside is bright spacious and clean. The service is..."

Mellie

"The food is fresh and flavorful. It is dome of the best Mediterranean I've had, and I've rated at a lot of nice Mediterranean restaurants. The..."

Jena R

"Exactly what this area needed!. I joined Urbanspoon just so that I could sing the praises of this little gem. The food is wonderful and plentiful,..."

Marie

"We came into Louisville on a road trip looking for something different to eat. We found Mirage on Urbanspoon and were impressed by the good reviews...."

Rev Paul

"Absolutely wonderful!! We will be..."

Stephanie Lawson

"Great Mediterranean food!. I love going to this place. I try to go at least once a week for lunch or dinner. The portions are plenty, the flavor is..."

Modpirate

"Best Mediterranean Food. Everything I've had so far has been wonderful. Have eaten there 4 times in less than one week. Good parking & bathrooms -..."

Bruby3

"Awesome food great service!!!! Highly recommend you stop in and try the..."

Chad

"Delicious + Huge portions!. We've been 4 times already, even though its a 20 minute drive from where we live. Always leave more than satisfied. Tons..."

Stacey

"Best Authentic Mediterranean. Delicious, everything here is amazing. I've had almost everything on the menu. The portions are massive, so plan on..."

Jamie

"It's so good I am back again! Excellent food at very low prices. Service is very good. This is our new favorite place. The dinner for 2 can really..."

Tony Sapp

"Delicious Mediterranean classics. Great price and big portions. More then just gyros and stuffed grape leaves you get at most..."

Andy Downey

"Unlike those pesky mirages depicted in cartoons and crappy movies, the Mirage Mediterranean Restaurant here in Louisville isn't playing tricks on..."

Rare And Well-Done

"Authentic, delicious Mediterranean food!! Huge portions, excellent service, less than a five minute drive from the Louisville airport. If you’re..."

Elise Goldstein

"What a hidden gem! Owner served us and proudly suggested some of his favorite items. Everything was fabulous, from the hot tea to hummus to..."

Angela Rutledge

"I found this place in places to eat and I really loved the service, the person who served me was very friendly and courteous, the food was excellent,..."

milagrosjulissa

"Some of the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. Quick time from ordering to receiving food and everything was authentic and fantastic. Large..."

Emily Miller

"At first glance, this place is spotless. We were greeted with a warm welcome by a lady that provided excellent service. I ordered the lentil soup..."

Bee Jackson

"My actual rating is not a 5,but it should be a 6! This is the real deal! Best Mediterranean food I have had in years. Too bad I live 3 hours..."

Kevin Bass

"The food was great and well portioned. Presentation was nicely done and flavors were tasty. I like how the hummus was included with the meals. Prices..."

Benny V

"Food is delicious, nice outdoors patio sitting, good..."

Hesham Saleh

"Lots of options for vegetarian and meat eaters. The hummus was great, the meal was filling and you get everything, carbs, meat, and veggies. I didn't..."

Hesed Payocong

"Food was amazing one of the best Greek Salad's I have had in a while. Also had the Hummus Chicken Shawarma and Baba Ghanoush and warm pita which were..."

Zee

Ramsi's Cafe On The World

83/100 (5240 ratings)

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"We ate here 14 + years ago on our way home from our honeymoon and we’ve been eating here ever since. Everything is so good. Love the variety of..."

Janna Woodfall

"Amazing experience so much so that I came back the next day. Great food and service. The atmosphere is quaint and calming but also entertaining at..."

Gina O

"Ramsi's cafe is a great place when you are in mood for something different. The place is a cocktail of world food with the best of everything. The..."

Shrikant Bhusari

"My husband and I went for a LATE dinner at Ramsi's. We arrived a little after 11pm on Saturday night. The place was fairly full, but we were seated..."

Cate Sisco

"I personally enjoy brunch. But being vegetarian I have very less options. And I found this place. They have lot of options for vegetarians. My wife..."

MG

"Ramsi’s Cafe on the World was one of the restaurants I found and requested we visit specifically when my family took a trip to Louisville earlier..."

Courtney Denning

"Absolutely fabulous restaurant. When the weather is right, the front patio is very pleasant for a meal. Located on Bardstown Road, this gem is better..."

Katerrrrrs

"Visited based on recommendations from a few friends. I found the menu to be very overwhelming with so many choices and cuisines featured. I was..."

Kellen Lacey

"No complaints! The food was sooooooo delicious! Great flavor! The service was fantastic. It was the perfect place to go for a wide variety selection...."

Abby Davis

"I've visited a few times for lunch only, and found it to be a great place to bring clients and staff for a unique and flavorful meal. The place is..."

Bluemoon

"Excellent atmosphere and eccentric menu. I may be nitpicking but I felt food left a little to be desired in flavor department, but definitely good..."

Chuck Spencer

"Tortellini Graciella. Tortellini in a white wine basil cream sauce with fresh vegetables, it..."

Uranos7

"Turkish Tiramisu. Delectable and enough to..."

Lvolp

"Ramsi's. I had something with chicken and cream, which is generally a pretty good combination, so...I guess I liked it. Disappointed by the price vs...."

Royce T. Noble

"Sunday Buffet is awesome!. The food here is great! The Sunday Brunch buffet pretty much has everything you could want and they keep it well stocked...."

Kayla Grace Smith

"My personal favorite restaurant in town. I love the Sunday brunch which offers traditional breakfast foods along with some of their items from the..."

Kris Powell

"Good food no wait. Had no wait and had great service . The Chicken I had was really good. Will be back..."

Psychnerd24

"Ordinarily this is a very friendly atmosphere. Our group of friends always eat here for our birthdays so we met on Friday the 28th. The restaurant..."

Nygtr13

"Wow!. Talk about about diverse food! LOVE..."

Fred Holland

"Great!. An enormous variety of food and drink that touches on pretty much every major cuisine/dietary preference. Everyone should be able to find..."

Devon

"REALLY Gluten friendly!!! I had a large selection of everything and my husband and son both enjoyed their meals as much as I enjoyed my..."

Lilypond

"Terrific!!!. We just tried Ramsi's for the first time and it was excellent in every way! Included in our group were a mix of ages and eating..."

LHA

"BRUNCH. Go on Sunday and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. If it is crazy busy, just go another time. They will take your name and then forget about you, you'll..."

Kybushdr

"After eating here over 30 times, trying many different items, I am still amazed at the wonderful taste and quality of their food. My favorites are Mr..."

David

"Love Sunday Brunch!. We have enjoyed the Sunday brunch many times since moving to Louisville, but we have not dined for lunch or dinner. Our..."

Aimosdar

"A fav!. I was visiting Louisville for a few weeks and was taken here. Wow, I was blown away by the food; so much that we had to go back a second..."

Sam

"I went to Ramsi and the food and service was amazing for 11pm on a friday..."

Robert LeBlond

"One of the best. Ramsi's is one of my absolute favorites. I will say I am saddened they removed the chicken sandwich from the menu but I am told it..."

Sara Bellum

"I've been going to Ramsis since the beginning. It's always horrible service, but delicious food. If you are willing to eat with terrible service,..."

Sarah

"Ribs. The ribs are awesome and the sauce is so good it will knock you on the floor. the portions are so big that usually i split a meal with my..."

Rania Jovanna Nordel Stewart

"Comfort Food. I have been visiting Ramsi's since he opened, and there was 1 small dining room. This place is my comfort spot to go to when every..."

NO CHAINS

"Sunday Brunch = Delicious. While I do admit that the lunch/dinner menu could use some editing, the Sunday brunch buffet at Ramsi's is so good. The..."

Ak812

"Consistent. I visit Ramsi a few times every year. Always enjoy the meals and attentive service at reasonable prices. Their menu has a wide..."

Redbeard

"Wonderful Lamb. I went in for lunch and ordered the Moroccan style lamb. It was simply the highest quality meat and the best prepared lamb I have..."

Tupacs Eighth Cousin

"Food and service was great! Salmon Sonesta was delicious. I will definitely be coming..."

Stevie Danielle Marcrum

"Good Vegetarian Options. I've been here several times, and each time I am pleased with the experience. Ramsi's is one of the few great places in..."

Rex

"Everyone has to go at least once.... If you like trying different kinds of food from different countries this is the place to go. Ramsi's has unique..."

Critical Cathy

"Great menu , Great food. Cool building. Been going for over 10 years. Never been let down. Great place to have dinner with your lady..."

Honest Old Timer

"Fish Sandwiches. I have been to Ramsi's many times throughout the years I've lived in Louisville. The two fish sandwiches I've had there are very..."

CMonz

"Great Staff, Great Food, Great Night!. Me and a few friends (14 total) went to Ramsi's for my wife's birthday party and we had a fantastic time. The..."

Jeff Shaw

"Heaven for vegetarians. As a vegetarian, this is my restaurant. I can't think of even one other place where I have so many menu options. There are..."

Mrrrrrow

"Awesome brunch..."

Achilles

"Go to Favorite. Ramsi's has and interesting menu that is vegetarian friendly. The food is consistently good and the waitstaff and bartenders are..."

Annie

"When I come at lunch it's never very good. It used to be a place I went out of my way to frequent, but the last 4 times have slowed my visits. Menu..."

Nicki Leathem

"Wonderful Menu. Absolutely delicious. I ordered the creole and was very happy with my order. The menu is very diverse and the dietary choices are..."

Pete Young

"Nice restaurant. I've been there a few times and had a different dish every time. And we always liked it. I just don't like it that it's so busy on..."

Snap Per

"Seriously, one of the best in town!. I adore this place! I simple cannot say it enough, the menu is huge but every dish is delicious and well..."

Lynnie

"Had Sunday brunch at Ramsi's. Eat in the open air courtyard and it was very pleasant. Great array of breakfast delights but eggs benedict are really..."

Bill R

"Food good, service not so much. We love the food at Ramsi's - particularly the Shrimp & Chicken Paella - but the service is often..."

Janelle Ciolek

"Always Amazing. I have been to Ramsi's many times and I am always blown away. The menu is great and interesting. This is a great place to go for a..."

REALTORDad

"Good food and atmosphere. I have been to Ramsi's more times than I can remember, and have never been let down. The atmosphere is lively, the decor..."

Ted Franke

"#1 Favorite Restaurant in the City. This is my favorite place. I love the atmosphere, the food, the service and the location. This place is great for..."

Kesha Funk

"First Visit. My son was in town visiting and we wanted to try something new, so we ventured down Bardstown Road. I had heard several people talk..."

Mama Kita

"One of my favorites. I am never dissapointed there! I often take my out of town friends/clients and family there. Wonderful and large selection for..."

Nadine

"Great choices. The selection at Ramsi's is excellent. The Italian Antipasto Festival and veggie tempura are great starters. Selma's fish sandwich,..."

HA

"Love this place. I order the Empress Chicken and love it. The service is kind of dicey, especially when they are..."

Chris

"Good but could be better. Service is sufficient & food is hit and miss but almost always hit. Great place to go for late night meals with..."

TheRev

"Mostly good; occasionally so-so. Ramsi's menu has entrees from all corners of the world, it seems. The three times the two of us have been there,..."

Kflaux

"Can't Go Wrong with Ramsi's. A staple in the Bardstown Rd scene that has evolved to become better and better over the years. Love it and will always..."

Craig

"Two Items That Rock. I've eaten at Ramsi's a handful of times and never been floored by anything (including service) except for two appetizers. Drum..."

Candis

"Great Variety. Love dining here. When I want something off the beaten path, this is one of my go to places. They have a very diverse menu that..."

Sassyfras

"An oasis in the desert. No offense to locals, but I have never found Louisville to be very charming or memorable. Ramsi's may have just changed my..."

Hopsedge

"Good visit. We ate here once. Good food everyone was happy with their food choice. My mother had crab cakes and said it was the best she's ever had...."

Mominky

"Beautiful cafe with great decor and artwork. There’s a covered outdoor area and 2 indoor dining rooms. The room with the bar was cozy and very..."

Bankura M

"Color me shocked. We showed up without a reservation and had to wait about an hour and a half (our fault, not the restaurants) but let me tell you..."

Arbor Barrow

"I had a great Sunday evening dining experience at Ramsi's Cafe on the World. Here are some noteworthy aspects of my visit that might be useful in..."

Sam Allen

"Great atmosphere, wonderful service, a ton of variety, and excellent cuisine! This is one of our favorite go to places in Louisville. The menu..."

Rachel A

"Whenever we are in Louisville, we don’t leave before we eat at Ramsi’s at least once! It is not just a restaurant- it is an experience! The staff..."

Lauren Connolly

"I cannot rave about this place enough! I’ve lived in the Louisville area for almost 30 years and did not discover Ramsi’s until just recently...."

Christy Harambasic

"We went here for dinner on Friday night. We didn't have a reservation, but we got seated right away. We sat outside. At first, I was impressed by the..."

Sofia Dumlao

"This place is a gem. There was something for everyone there on the menu. We were a fairly large group and everyone raved about there food and..."

Christina

"Went to celebrate my husband's birthday. Found them by googling best restaurants in Louisville, as we are visiting from North Carolina. Started with..."

Kadria Powell

"We had a GREAT experience here today!! This was our first time here and I cannot wait to eat here again. Our server was Soul (or Solè?) and he was..."

Amanda Kay Anderson

"I hadn’t been to Ramsi’s in a long time due to living so far out. I am always impressed when I get to grab a bite from here, but tonight we had a..."

Darion Drake

"Delicious with great vegan options! Had excellent service and can’t wait to come back! Egyptian kitchen and chocolate pate..."

Betsy “lexfun4kids” Fusilier

"Delicious!! Great service. The food was really tasty and the servings were large. Definitely enough for 2 meals. The roasted garlic and goat cheese..."

Aarica Barrett

"Ramsi’s is consistently, one of the most interesting menus and eclectic restaurants in Louisville! Super fun vibe both inside and on the enclosed..."

Elise Goldstein

"Grouper and crab cakes was 10/10 one of the best dinners I’ve ever been served. Perfectly prepared and just awesome. Waitress told us she’s..."

Bobby West

"Very neat place. Good menu that make me have hard time to decide which one because most of them looks good. I decided to do something different that..."

Catherine

"This place was amazing and I will definitely be going back! First they have so many different types of dishes to pick from! They have Egyptian,..."

David Garvin

"WOW!!! 🌟🎂🎈 This has been the best birthday restaurant on Bardstown Rd. The staff was above and beyond friendly, the food was incredible. I..."

JozARTSY

"We had dinner here - Really fun eclectic menu. Brie Bernadette appetizer was amazing - so yummy. Fish tacos and ribs of the Caribbean for entrees..."

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