Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Diego

"This establishment is run by the nicest man on earth. I love the proprietors as much as I love the food (and that's saying something). You can't go..."

Rachel Fugate

Patrick Bélanger

"I mean wow! Everything about this place was amazing! The lollipop chops, the crab salad, the shrimp appetizer, the tuna, the Cesar salad, the wine,..."

Jessica A

"It was my second time eating at Barbusa. My first experience was so good that I had to stop by when I came back into town. Again, it did not..."

Christopher Peperato

"I wish I could give this place 10 stars. Amazing atmosphere, let's say Fine dining with a Vibe. The music was great not to loud. The staff was..."

Wayne

"Had a great time for a little outing at Barbusa on a weekday night. It was very nice. The bar is always my favorite place to sit. We got cocktails..."

David J Bohnet

"This is a amazing Italian restaurant that my friend recommend it (reservations are a must even on Monday nights). We had a great time there!..."

Mariana “Mari Santiago” Santiago

"We celebrates our friends birthday at Barbusa and it was the best experience I had. The pasta and drinks were delicious. The ambiance reminds me of..."

Chris Sa

Kebab Shop Little Italy

81/100 (1437 ratings)

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"Update : Food: To answer the question for the 5 star, Doner is made with skirt steak layered on metal skewer, and high heat from the side gives the..."

K D (Cal)

"Food was savory, and had a fresh texture. From the rice, to the chicken and bread. Warm, hot, crunchy salad, and even the sauce was not watered down..."

Nabeel Ozman

"The remodeled and made the place bigger which makes me super happy! Updated the sauce station and moved the soda area to the other side. The place..."

Ayna

"My lamb was good, but it just missed that pop of flavor. Portions were good. It was a little pricey for some of the other platters and had up charges..."

reginald strother

"So good! Great price and tastes amazing. Large..."

Joshua

"Out of this world flavor! The wrap, the bowl, the BAKLAVA, ALL AMAZING. The restaurant was clean, the staff was quick and friendly. The menu is..."

Matthew “THEW” Elwart

"One of the best fries I've eaten. Big sized and..."

HSeaW

"The freshest bread, vegetables, juicy kebab meat, amazing fries, and Fantastic OG Sauce! Staff were extremely friendly and the music was perfect for..."

Ernie B

"Managed to get a complimentary Crave Fries (SO Delicious) just for writing a 5 star review on Yelp. Kayla was very friendly and generous! I am..."

Joel Danielson

"I love this place! Friendly staff. Great food. Fast service. Clean location! Try the fire..."

Jeanene Valentine

"Great healthy Kebab place! Food was quick, custom and fresh. Store was nice and modern. My order was slightly mixed up but Kellan made it right with..."

Will Jones

"Ordered the Doner box with rice, with both chicken and lamb combo. Meat was flavorful, saffron rice was nice and spices just right. Very fresh. Nice..."

Nicole Goebel

"Nice little corner restaurant in a nice little corner of Little Italy. Their falafel is delicious, the staff is friendly; it is a comfortable yet..."

A.L. Pongratz

"This cozy little place on the corner is a Mediterranean dream! The Falafel devine in a wrap with some fries on the side! They also offer "The box"..."

Adam Boswell

Arslan's Gyros

81/100 (1039 ratings)

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"Amazing falafel and shawarma!Amazing falafel and shawarma! Authentic middle eastern food with outside seating. I am sure that all dishes..."

Saira Aggarwal

"Incredibly friend staff and perfect for vegetarians (as well as anyone)! Falafels are delectable and the sauces make for a perfect pairing. Can’t..."

Aly Johnson

"Good gyro, but the portions are huge. Could have split one with my..."

AzWildcat

"Great service! We tried the greek soda which was good and fresh orange juice. He offered to make us a custom vegetarian sandwich which was sogiod and..."

Kendallsunshine

"I’m visiting San Diego for work and my friend picked me up from the airport and immediately brought me to Arslan’s. Greek food is one of my..."

Larisa Harrington

"One of the nicest restaurants with amazing Gyros! Our group of 6 stopped by today for food and we left with happy and full belly’s. I have a..."

Karl Whinnery

"The food is so delicious. My husband is Bosnian and has to make a stop here every time we are in the area to get a taste of his homeland. They have a..."

Danielle Tipuric

"Hello everyone! First of all - it’s small authentic place, family owned, it is how it’s supposed to be! So we ran here before they closed and was..."

Nargiza М

"Super delicious. The owner was super friendly and there is a nice outdoor area. Highly recommend supporting a local..."

Daniel Ratner

"Absolutely beyond amazing!!! The food here is so delicious and authentic. Definitely the best lunch we’ve had. The owners are such a sweet family..."

Safa Merchant

"The food here is definitely top 1% of gyros in the West states. The Gyro Sandwich combo is a good run for your bucks! Also colorful yellow building..."

Enoch Sarku

"This is the Gyro of dreams! Best we’ve ever had. We liked it so much we had to do round 2 the next day. Our whole party loved it. The falafel,..."

Staci Watkins

"Wow, just wow! The food was fantastic, and the service was equally outstanding. Bring your appetite because the portions are generous! We look..."

Heather Ashworth

"We make a point to visit this place whenever we’re in mission beach. Absolutely amazing gyros! Fries, falafel, hummus and baklava are also all..."

Steffanie Martz

"Yesterday we grabbed food to go from the Modern Vegan and all I could think was don’t go bacon my heart... Honestly, I was a little nervous with..."

Jes The Foodie

"My partner and I came to the Modern Vegan a few weeks ago and I was so surprised with how much I enjoyed their food! (I eat meat, my partner is the..."

Brandon Cheatham

"They're Back! Elevated Vegan Comfort Food The Modern Vegan SD is finally back open (with safely-spaced indoor dining!) and they are better than..."

Tyler Worth

"we’re so happy/ upset we found this amazing vegan spot!!! It hits every single possible food craving & everything that we’ve tried has been..."

Christina Nikci

"TMV This restaurant is a Vegan gem. They have an extensive vegan menu. The portions are large. The portion are so large, I have yet to eat dessert..."

Charles Scott

Baba'z Grill

80/100 (1472 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Second time getting individual pizza here. I got the Parmesan Chicken pizza 🍕with mushrooms, love it!!! The customer service is pristine. The..."

Nika Arkhipova

"The food is freshly made and delicious. Very sweet owner. I just found this place today. We got the shawarma wraps and a large pizza to go. Will..."

Kailey Hernandez

"BEST PLACE TO EAT IN SAN DIEGO!! I was looking places to eat some pizza, wings stumbled upon these guyz. The customer service, the environment, the..."

Peter Mark

"Every item hits the spot. The meatlovers calzone was hands down the best calzone I've ever had. Served fresh from the oven with the super soft..."

Mohammad Afsar

"We came here looking for a halal place the owner has the best customer service. He gave me the fries with special sauce ..my husband burger.was..."

Shizadi Shiz

"Me and my son was there today. We ordered two burgers and one small pizza. We lived in city heights since 2016. We hardly ever walk around further..."

Joshua L Claudio

"Amazing food! All made fresh right in front of you. Astounding quality, no frills, just good filling food. Highly..."

Usman Khan

"Out of the 4 days we were in San Diego, we ate here on all 4 days, it is that good! The location is very prime so it’s very convenient but most of..."

Tanzila Mantri

"I had an incredible dining experience at this restaurant! The meal was absolutely delicious, and the owner was exceptionally friendly and helpful...."

Ismael Chatra

"Pulled up here at 11pm with my friends and Ahmed a sweet gentleman was very kind and on top of everything to give the best service! He was very..."

Syed Ali

"Absolutely amazing food!!! Me and my whole family loved their food they have one of the best chicken pizzas ever! And amazing swiss burger and..."

elaaf 17

"The best place in town to enjoy Halal meal. Tried their Pizza and Burger, both were just amazing. They only have seating capacity for 8 people or so..."

Avais Sherani

"This place has really amazing food and is open really late. I love their pizza's, burger's, and calzones! Definitely worth visiting if you live on..."

Hussein Bahlool

"The best pizza in San Diego. The owner Ahmed and the lady were very nice and..."

N.

"You definitely have to try their delicious food! Me and my family ordered pizza, burgers, fries, and chicken wings. Everything was amazing. You have..."

Yousif Obada

"Delicious pizza offerings for the traditional and adventurous taste. Check out their menu! I usually get the fajita chicken. Delicious with their..."

Vinh Nguyen

Sadaf

80/100 (1348 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Always a stop when the Esri User Conference is in town! Sadaf is a small family owned restaurant that’s been in business since 1990! They survived..."

Tom Bleicher

"We were visiting San Diego and we decided to try this Persian Restaurant in Gas Lamp. The spinach borani and falafel were delicious and I decided to..."

Bisma Khan

"We stopped by for dinner before a 7pm Sunday show at the Civic Center and it wasn't so busy so we decided to check it out. It's a great restaurant..."

Jamie Manalili

"This is the first Persian restaurant I have been to that doesn't have sumac shaker. The food was excellent and delicious but a bit pricy. No option..."

Patrick Mederos

"The chicken kebob was seasoned nicely and the vegetables were smoked just fine. The chicken gravy could use some spices and an increased portion size..."

Moiz Arif

"Came around 2pm and the food was wonderful, and the service was great! Although, we ordered lemonade and it was very sour. We weren’t big on the..."

Vinnie M

"I've been to Sadaf many times and with each visit I love this special little place more and more. The food is always very unique and exceptional with..."

Scott Sheppard

"Some of the best Persian food you can have in Gaslamp. Highly recommend and the owner/family is very..."

Ruptanu Banerjee

"It was one of the best Persian restaurants I tried in the US. Also, Cyrus service was professional and great..."

Seyed Saleh Mousavinezhad

"Food 5* Vibe 4* Service 5* Great persian restaurant. You cant go wrong with anything you order. The chicken is nice and juicy. The beef is delicious..."

Omar R.

"Great halal spot in DT San Diego! The lady who I think is the owner was super sweet and humble. Their kobeideh is very tasty. Don’t forget to order..."

Saad Nasim

"We are visiting from San Francisco and decided to have Persian food for dinner. We ordered a Soltani and a lamb chop. They were both amazing. Our..."

Mona Atashigolestan

"Best of the best persian food . Whenever you are visiting San Diego, this place is a..."

Dr. Ali Hassanzadeh

"I like that they don't have loud music, the food was perfect in flavor, presentation and portions, delicious sure I will be back on my next trip to..."

Eduardo Olivares

"Eat here every year we're in town for Comic con. Love their chicken kabob and other dishes too. Very friendly..."

Dragon Child

Luna Grill Scripps Ranch

80/100 (1002 ratings)

"My first time here and I loved it!!! I’m not from Thai area just visiting my best friend who is your number one fan!!! Definitely worth going..."

Sara L. Cura

"I had the best Filafel sandwich I think I have ever had- Great food- great..."

Shellie Cervantes Puls

"Delicious food, and the personnel of the evening turn is..."

Esmeralda Fortunato

"Phenomenal flavors! Definitely will be going..."

Anna Younce

"I do not like giving 5 star ratings but I can not think if a single thing I would..."

David Martinez

"Great tasting food! Super fresh and delicious. Customer service is top notch and take care of you before, during and after your meal. Thanks Scripps..."

Francisco Castro

"We love coming here especially on a pleasant sunny noons or summer nights to sit outside have our favorite food. The service can be sometimes rude..."

Rohini M

"I keep coming here not only for the great food but because of Sotero and his great personality, friendliness and helpfulness. I look forward to..."

Rick Braun

"DELICIOUS! I got the Salmon Plate and was very satisfied. The portion was generous and the accompanying salad was very fresh. The Tsaziki sauce on..."

JH Nonomura

"Thank you Sotero for being so kind and courteous. You were very helpful and patient with my mother and I as we had multiple orders and requests. Food..."

Christine Villena

"Maricela is very friendly whenever we visit this location. She greets everyone with a smile and is on point when taking everyone’s orders. She even..."

M Alcantar

"Marisela is extremely friendly and efficient. She always greets us by name, with a smile, and really cares that we are enjoying our food! They’re..."

Timothy Jenne

"Hubby and I stopped here to try for the first time and absolutely loved our experience. The team member, Sotero was amazing! Also, the bathrooms are..."

Sabre Griffin

"Chill vibes, not super busy, and the food came out quick. Food was hot and fresh. Food was delicious and the server Izzy was very friendly. Also,..."

Wyatt Boomer

"Really enjoy going to this Luna Grill! Sotero always provides the best service and checks on us when we dine there. Great space to meet with friends..."

Hannah Santero

Greek Palace

"Thanks for feeding a weary traveller on the way back to the hotel, even though it was closing time. The gyros plate, grilled veggies, and salad were..."

Wendy Reeves

"Excellent food and entertainment 💃🏾 May 7th 2017 Bellydance Showcase fundraiser for..."

Melissa Jessica Covarrubias

"Food was great as well as the service Hope they have more dance galas there in the..."

Teri Cagle

"Even for a delivery order the food tasted so fresh! We ordered gyros, rice, and a salad which was more than enough food to share for two people and..."

Katie Gangnath

"This was my first time getting food from here. This restaurant used to be in Clairmont Mesa. The owner/chef, George, is super friendly, helpful, and..."

F. R.

"Stopped with a GrubHub order and got a sandwich myself ... FANTASTIC! Really good. Great tasting sauce you can add on or not. I am going back for..."

Darren Wilcox

"Delicious food made to order from fresh ingredients. We got the falafel sandwiches and hummus and rice pudding and baklava...."

Andrea Zimmerman

"I don’t usually vier towards Greek, but since my work moved close by I thought I’d give it a try. I got the Lentil soup with Greek salad & pita...."

Jennifer Michaud

"Interesting place attached to the comedy club. We went for lunch and had gyros. They were all very good. Staff was friendly and quick for..."

Andrew Mineo

Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe

80/100 (2935 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of the few restaurants I could find that offers Palestinian dishes. The Kidreh was so delicious and the Baklava iced cream dessert alone was..."

Jon Haro

"Amazing flavors and huge portions. The chicken, lamb, and beef were all so tender & juicy. We had a wonderful waitress who took very good care of us!..."

Jer

"It's one of the best restaurants I've been to in a while. Stellar food and atmosphere also have a Middle Eastern culture vibe as an Arabic person..."

Jad Mustafa

"I really liked their kabob platter and the food tasted amazing. The only thing I didn’t like was the ice cream baklava. I am assuming we went there..."

bita bb

"amazing experience all around. extensive menu with more than enough options to please everyone. it's a wonder how they manage to keep such a diverse..."

Vincent Tan

"Probably one of the best restaurants I've been to. The food is made of great quality ingredients and the staff was super nice to us. They work really..."

John Quiroz (Digital Anubis)

"Lovedddd the food. Very authentic taste.reminded me of home. The portions are okay. But it’s a bit overpriced. I would still recommend..."

Farah Abunadi

"I rarely hand out 5 stars, but this place deserves it. Delicious food, portions so generous a couple could share one plate and be satisfied. Service..."

Matt Folsom

"Amazing food and staff. Enjoyed our dining here. Family friendly, topped the visit with the best kunafa ever. Our host was Sarah, she was supper nice..."

Ahmed Alkholeidi

"Great place, first time here. Busy, had a short wait, 10 minutes, but worth it. Food was delicious and service was great. Hebeh, dolma, salads, all..."

Tony Petruzzelli

Daphne's California Greek

Jardin Grill

Fairouz Restaurant & Gallery

Wheelchair Accessible

"Such a fantastic experience! This family owned and operated restaurant is like eating in an art gallery or your favorite uncle’s house. Owned by 2..."

Drisana Moss

"This is an excellent place for any meal of the day. I stopped in for lunch on a Monday and only wish I could have stayed longer. Sami kindly greeted..."

Alex Barone

"Amazing food, great vibes, lovely atmosphere and art, and the hosts are wonderful! They will take care of you like they are receiving you in their..."

Carolina Martin Ramos

"The service was great and the chef (Sahar) made the food delicious. Ibrahim (The owner), was super sweet and put a good atmosphere to the restaurant...."

Mohammad Naser

"Probably the best Middle Eastern food we’ve ever had! The falafel was so soft, the gyro meat was fresh and light, and the stuffed grape leaves were..."

Aakriti Agrawal

"Excellent spot to eat it and try medditernian food. The staff is extremely welcoming, especially the owner. He's funny, witty, good with kids, and..."

Azzam Aziz

"Fayrouz Cafe is a haven that marries Middle Eastern flavors with a warm, familial embrace. Owners Sami and Sahar personify the essence of..."

Nadeem Bahou

"This place if oozing with love for food, hospitality, and creative expression. Will definitely be back for great food and great vibes. Try the..."

Mira A.S.

"Visiting San Diego and we were craving Mediterranean food, found this little gem that had the most delicious hummus, babaganush, & falafel ever! But..."

Lila Bowman

"Visiting this restaurant is an absolutely wonderful experience. From the tasteful food, the friendly family staff, and the beautiful world class..."

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