Greek cuisine: the best places to taste it in Raleigh

"Came here for dinner while visiting my sister. We decided to sit in the garden upstairs so we had views of the city which was nice. The flambéed..."

Mansoor

SB Khan

"I love Popeyes you cant go wrong with it I got the surf and turf and it was good I wish they gave me more food though I only had like 5 peices of..."

Demetrius

Despina's Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love this place. The owner is a first generation immigrant who makes the most delicious food inspired by her childhood. The lavender lemon scone is..."

Julie Smith

"My husband and I had a dinner date yesterday at 5 pm. We asked Despina to recommend some of her best and favorite dishes. She served us pastitio,..."

Susan K. Wrasman

"Despinas cafe was amazing! The food was so tasty and the atmosphere was wonderful! The owners are beautiful authentic people with a passion for their..."

Jenny Shiver

"The chicken and roasted pepper panini was VERY good! It really was worth the drive to get the gluten free chocolate mousse cake for that alone but am..."

Becky Macialek Hiles

"North Raleigh’s best lunch place. Great for coffee and fresh unique pastries or lunch. Fresh..."

Clare Smith Hedemark

"I cannot say enough good things about Despina's! I have eaten there a few times and decided to use them to cater an event I hosted at my office. I..."

Catt Fleetwood

"first visit here.. Despina waited on us and she is lovely. .Food out standing!!! I had a sandwich and it was perfectly grilled.. next time need to..."

Lucie Knapp- Miller

"We love everything at Despina's. Fantastic salads, sandwiches, and Desserts are the best. My personal fave is the coconut cake. No shortcuts; it is..."

Tracy Rupard

"The staff is always warm and friendly. The food and coffee drinks are always amazing. You must stop..."

Bonnie Lee

"What a wonderful find. Had lunch with friends today and we were all very impressed by the friendly people, the nice quiet atmosphere, great food,..."

Howard Warm

"Great place for lunch or a light dinner. Highly recommend the almond..."

Curt Mann

"Love this small locally owned cafe. Have been there several times for breakfast. The wonderful breakfast Croissants are cooked while you..."

Jeni Patel

"Fresh, creative food made by great people. What more can you..."

Michelle Carll

"First time but not last, Greek chicken wrap was..."

Sean Smith

"Fresh made food all day and great service. This place is amazing. The baklava is comparable to styles made in Greece and Cyprus. The Spanikopita is..."

Jus tin

"Beautiful place, wonderful people, fantastic coffee and their homemade desserts are out of this world. Also a good place to get some properly done..."

Rob Turley

"Despina's Cafe is a hidden gem! Everything I tried has been delicious! I LOVE her soups, especially the one with lemon, chicken and rice. Breakfast..."

Beth

"Delicious and good-quality spanakopita and baklava. Very..."

Gulo Gourmand

"THIS PLACE IS FANTASTIC!!!! Literally everything is handmade from scratch, even the sauces and creams are made in house- All the fillings in the..."

Aaron Maxwell

"I love Despina's Cafe! Everything I have tried is fantastic but my favorite entree is the Chicken Salad Veronique Salad. This is a family owned..."

Emily G

"This place is fantastic! The chicken anything is great so fresh not a lot of salt just very simple and perfect. My favorite is the greek chicken..."

Jessica Harriman

"Despina makes a beautiful carrot cake. The icing isn’t over loaded with sugar and the flavors of the cake compliment one another. Soup and salad..."

paige grillo

Jasmin & Olivz

85/100 (2171 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

"My wife and I went there with two other friends. The food was good, the pricing was reasonable and the service was quick. You stand in line while..."

Gregory Perkins

"Great spot! Stopped in for a bite to eat and a short meeting with my broker and the service was quick, and the staff was so kind. Their food was..."

Sylvia Balli

"I’ve eaten at multiple Jasmin & Olivz location and had their food for years! Even since when to my knowledge they were just Jasmin!!Definitely one..."

Muhammad Y. Ibrahim

"oh I love this place. It always hits the spot! They have a wide variety of different dishes. pictured below is one of their massive salads! It lasted..."

Lauren Kohler

"Loving the food here!! I was referred by a friend and I love the vibes and the workers are so friendly! Will definitely be coming here..."

GroundShakersz

"I ate here today and had the spicy chicken panini. I made it a combo with fries and a drink. The ingredients in the panini were super fresh. The..."

Roderick Gorham

"My favourite food to order here! Chicken Zaki with a side of hummus and pita. I usually get it with the jasmine sauce too but the pesto is equally..."

Anirudh Raman

"Such amazing food and flavor! Love the garlic and hot..."

SapnokiRani SKR

"Delicious Mediterranean food! A variety of selections from platters to bowl and..."

Enayetur Raheem

"Very tasty Mediterranean food. From Salad to Falafel to Gyro, the whole fare was tasty. The gyros were thick cut with good portion size. Tahiti sauce..."

Prakash Rangaraju

"The best panini I’ve ever ate. I would totally recommend it. When we ordered our food and got some sodas, our food came. Fastest food..."

Murat Bakir

"What a treasure you have here in your community. I stumbled upon this wonderful place while in town for training. This is the Jasmine platter...."

Kelsey B

"Authentic Mediterranean food! Easy access from NCSU and Meredith campuses. Seating can be limited due to sheer volumes of customers. Clean dining..."

nicholas abston

Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh

84/100 (5336 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"A Culinary Journey Through The Mediterranean Its Finest! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5 stars) This modern Mediterranean deli seamlessly..."

Adam P

"Lamb with beets and kale was pretty good. I was expecting chunks instead of ground lamb. Cheese Cake was..."

Anthony Davis

"I love Neomonde in Raleigh! It’s authentic Mediterranean food served in a flash, and it’s very inexpensive! The chicken kabobs were very tasty,..."

Michael Douthat

Sean C.

"Let me just say that the chickpea & butternut squash salad was PHENOMENAL. So flavorful and hearty. I enjoyed the 2 skewer platter. Grilled chicken..."

C. T (Ciara Can Cook)

"The chicken salad pita was great! You can certainly taste the fresh herbs that they grow on site. Try the potato..."

Dustin Pruitt

"Nice place to have Mediterranean dishes. Very authentic and healthy alternative to the American junk food. Every time we go there, it's always busy..."

Mayank Trivedi

"The food was amazing and atmosphere were amazing! The service was great too... it was just a bit rushed as we were a group of 3 working with 1..."

Katrina Kessler

"Omg delicious. The aroma of food was A1. That's how you're supposed to greet your guests. I had the pleasure pf being checked out by "Rosie"..."

J.M. Lincoln

"Most authentic Mediterranean food I have ever eaten! Lamb & beef pita pocket hits right on target with the flavors! They also bake their pita..."

MOHAMMED AAQIB MANSURIE

"Great selection of side dishes with awesome flavor even if some were a little too salty for my taste (hummus, tabbouleh); the falafel was great and..."

Josh B

"Good food, very acidic, healthy! Reasonably priced, beautiful store and..."

Hilde Hund

"Very good food! Good for take out, or dining in. Chill..."

Daymian Snowden

"They always have a plethora of gluten free and vegetarian options for me. In fact, I could probably eat here every day and not get sick of it because..."

Shanah Bell

"Great food! Confusing menu/line setup but food was well priced and delicious. Nice inside and outside dining..."

Anastasia Lucignani

"A great variety of Mediterranean food, comfortable setting and delicious! I wish I had something like this closer to..."

Rebecca Mele

Jasmin & Olivz

"The bowls are the right size for one meal if you're not looking for a large meal. Just enough for me. The food was excellent and had healthy choices...."

Trista Johnson

"This place was delicious, highly recommend! I had a chicken bowl and my cousin had a Zaki, both were really..."

April House

"I put in an online to go order, but when I showed up their internet was down so they never got it. But the service was excellent as the ladies made..."

Ana Eason Harney

"The staff tried to get me exactly what I wanted. I wanted a mix of two of their items and they did a great job giving me a good..."

Simple Mike

"Super friendly service and the lady who prepares the meals is an artist. The way she made and folded the paninis looked like she is wrapping a gift...."

Tilly Lo

"Food has always been good but as of late noticed the quantities are getting borderline stingy and while prices have consistently increased. Also no..."

shehram malik

"This has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants! Today I placed an online order and when I got there early they made it right away for me! I..."

Elisabeth Jane

"Great food, terrible service. I was the only one there, and the lady who was working there (Hispanic middle age) barely spoke English, and had an..."

heather eide

"Quick service. Then again no one was there but me. Was greeted as soon as I walked in the door. She took my order and got right on it. 5 minutes..."

SERGIO MEDINA

"I loved it! Good selection of food, quick and..."

Julie H (Artist Herron)

"Great food and hospitality thank you so much, Falafel and hummus reminds me of my home country Falafel..."

Toujan Al-hussani

"Amazing food, very fresh, not much of a selection, but what you do order, you'll be pleased with...."

Love heals All

Shish Kabob Downtown

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Definitely my favorite spot for lunch in downtown Raleigh. The food and staff are equally fantastic. I'm greeted by name when I walk in. Come on, who..."

John Tarrant

"I travel twice a month and always look for a place like this. Very clean and delectable place. The owner greets you warmly and makes your selection..."

Subbu Varanasi

"That philly steak sandwich was love�. I really enjoyed it. It was cooked fresh and made with fresh..."

Quanitra Boomer

"Great food, great..."

Jonathan Garrison

"This place rocks! The best shawarma that I have ever..."

Blair Ludwig

"Everything I've tried here has been..."

Maranda Riek

"This is a great grab and go spot for when you're in the mood for something other than the typical fast food fare. I order the falafel sandwich. It's..."

Matt F.

"There aren't enough stars for the ubiquitous flavors contained in this Veggie Platter. This place absolutely nailed what they do. I had the Falafel,..."

Beth Brown

"Every time I have been to this place the quality and the service were the same. All the cooking utensils are clean and the person using them (I'm..."

Lucian Coman

"I enjoy fast ethnic places. This is a small grab and go restaurant. It is Mediterranean style food so gyros, tabouli, hummus baba ganoush and..."

Garret Weaver

"I’ve been eating there for the past 9 years and the test never changed or downgraded at all ,delicious meals I’ve tried the whole menu lol..."

Adam Barakat

"Glad they were open on a rainy day when so many places weren't. Service and food were both..."

Steven Frost

"Great food and service. Friendly people. The price was great also. If you are downtown this is the place you need to go. Best food in..."

Ammo Troop

"Excellent Services and food. I recommend it 100%...."

Ladagoval

"The Gyro I had was great! It was delicious, and a little kick to it. They even have a discount if you get the combo of your..."

Greg W

"I eat here fairly regularly. The lamb is good, and the sides are good. Grape leaves are delicious, and the fries are cooked well. Staff is friendly..."

Nick Peterson

"These guys are serious about their food. If you don't know what you want, ask. You'll get a good education. The food is hot, tasty, and generously..."

Nick DeMarco

"Best greek salad and chicken kabobs. My personal favorite in the..."

Santosh Kintali

"Why I gave this place 5 stars: I have visited this place often, and every-time I visit..the food is always great! The place is extremely clean, ..."

i B

"This is a great place for lunch in Raleigh. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that I grew up on Turkish home cooking--to which it does not..."

Nick Straight

Greek Fiesta

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"I came here for lunch. Simple vegetarian options. I paid $10. Pita bread was warm. Salad was super fresh. Hummus well done. Authentic. I don’t know..."

Sanjay Mehta

"Good food! I wish the portions were a little bigger. Mediterranean platter had a sample of different foods. It would probably be better to eat this..."

Erin Barnes

"Delicious food! I had the chicken and the lamb kabob which were so tender and delicious. The staff is very kind and we were treated like family..."

Jackie Massouda

"The serving sizes were large and flavorful. It was only $40 for 3 adults to get meal combos plus an appetizer and we still had left overs. I would..."

Jesica Penton

"Never had any problems here and food always tasted great. You can always find more authentic Greek food elsewhere though. I just wish that the..."

Tomas Strouhal

"I love this place! Every time I go, the food is super delicious and they give you a lot for what you pay for. There steak kabob is perfect in..."

Cierra D

"tasty food as always, and their sweet tea is..."

Ashley Locklear

"The Mediterranean Platter was delicious! The cashier was very pleasant and efficient. All of the staff were friendly and..."

Michele Wurtzel

"The staff never answers the phone for take away and they are quite rude and act like you are bothering them in person. Excellent food though they..."

Bradley Rhodes

"Excellent healthy food and top of the line service! Definitely recommend 5 ⭐️ place and Zabiha halal chicken. In addition I was fasting so the..."

Amir Ahmed Khan

"Absolutely delicious. And they make their sweet tea fresh. This is the gyro and Greek salad with chicken skewers. Both were really tasty and the..."

Crystal Dorsey

"I had not visited Greek Fiesta for several years, mainly because their vegetarian options were too limited. That certainly changed! There were some..."

Kathleen Koechling

Greek Fiesta At Falls Pointe

"Met a friend to share lunch and work together on a Saturday afternoon. The establishment was clean and the people behind the counter were friendly..."

Drew Becker

"I love Greek Fiesta! They have the best cucumber dip around. I get the double kebab platter, with one chicken and one steak kebab. It comes with a..."

John

"Service is good, nice 👦 gyro could've had more meat. I'm not a big fan of the pre-sliced gyro meat. The lunch special is a dollar more than..."

James Perry

"Ive been here many times. The food is always spectacular. Best tea..."

Mark Phipps

"حُمُّص Hamuus and tahini will delivered tasty dip the samita into this and eat frequently with watery mouth full of joy meal Love..."

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Fatimah Quyyum

"Great..."

Grumpy Gills

Karina Ibarra

Alex Bradley

Greek Fiesta At Nc State

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Great food, great service!. I really like the food at Greek Fiesta and the service is fast and reliable at the Western Blvd. location. They offer..."

Kris

"Greek fiesta is located on the incredibly busy western blvd right by states campus. While the food may seem pricey, it's worth it. The fresh salad,..."

Chelsea C

"Good Food and Service. I eat at the Greek Fiesta on Western Boulevard 3-4 times a week. They always have fresh, delicious food. The chicken pita and..."

Ed

"Healthy food. Greek foods offer nutritional benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, cancer prevention, and a stronger immune system, yet..."

Rob Rogers

"On my list of good restaurants !. I have to say the few times I have been in this restaurant.... it is always clean, the food is good and the..."

Isabelle

"Great food cheap and nice customer..."

Sarah S

"They have a drivethrough. So happy to have another food option without having to get the family out of the car. However soda was flat/low on syrup...."

Lauren Bownds

"One of the better Greek Fiestas. The food is good, I always get the chicken pita/gyro combo. It's plenty of food, although kind of pricey. Service is..."

Dustin Reid

"I really love the food and I know it takes time because they make things to order. Every time I go to this one my soda is off. Maybe it's time to..."

Jordan

"I would eat here every day if I could. The food is so damn good. Prices are reasonable, but a bit higher than fast..."

Michael

"Food is good quality but slightly expensive the lunch deals are a slightly better deal, preparation usually takes a while best to call in..."

Praveen Jayakumar

"A good solid choice for some Greek food. The falafel pita is quite filling! Has hummus, tatziki sauce and a little..."

Brian Mathis

"A little pricey but they have a drive thru and the staff is very nice and helpful. Great..."

Wendy Elliott

"Regularly visit for lunch. Prices are a little more steep than I like, but are on par with everything else in the..."

Scott F

"Friendly service and delicious food (falafel wrap is my favorite: so many flavors and an unexpected but nice..."

Alison Smitley

"Great food, great service, great location. We frequent here all the time. Never been..."

Josh Pavel

"Great Greek food and good service. Atmosphere is more fast food-like and the service was not the..."

Ike Hobbs

"A little higher than fast food but the chicken pita is..."

Tony Wisdom 4 All

"Love eating lunch here. The food is always fresh and so..."

Rita Carter

"Seriously the best Mediterranean fast food I've had in this country and I've tried all..."

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