Fresh Med

I was in Washington D.C. for the weekend and tried this amazing Mediterranean place for lunch. My…read morefriend who recommended this place has been obsessed with the food here and I can totally see why. We ordered mushroom kapnista, Halloumi pide, zaatar pide, htipiti and everything was so delicious. I'm not sure if I enjoyed the combination of dates and mushrooms together but really loved the smoky mushroom by itself. I was also very impressed with the Zaatar pide, it was cheesy and delicious. For desert we ordered greek yogurt with apricot and it was probably the best thing we tried here. The ambience is classy and they have ample of seating space. The overall meal didn't cost us as much as I thought it was, the prices were fairly reasonable!

We wanted to try something we don't normally eat. If you love Greek food, I would guess this is…read moresome of the better Greek food. We don't love Greek food, but we're pretty impressed. Lots of flavor with the different sauces and spreads. The meat kebabs were good too. I loved the pickled onions and the tomatoes and couscous that came with it. All in all it's a really yummy flavorful healthy tasting dish. Loved the fried cauliflower and the yummy green sauce it was on. Beet salad was good too. We didn't love the baba ghanoush or the bread they bring to the table. It's pretty bland and lacking in flavor. Would've preferred some naan. But everything else we enjoyed. Chocolate cake was yummy too. I'd recommend giving this place a try. For us it was a 3.8.

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Gypsy Kitchen DC

Was looking on InKind for places nearby and saw this was across the street and very popular. The…read moreambiance was very inviting and it was not super busy as we came for a late lunch/early dinner on a Saturday. The food was amazing. We shared the Market Fish (Branzino) for a large entree and the Tuna Crudo and Kefta Lamb Skewer as smaller plates. To drink we had both the Gis Masaya Columbier wine and Ornery Down Wit It beer. We look forward to returning

Gypsy Kitchen was on my must try list for DC. I am so glad we did try it. Loved the ambiance of the…read morerestaurant- we were seated early for our reservation which as a nice surprise and when we asked to sit upstairs outside because the weather was amazing, it was no problem to accommodate. We chose to do tapas and share the dishes. We each ordered 3 items Mussels chorizo cantimpalo, shallots, red peppers, white wine, bread 16 - large portion of mussels - hubby was happy with that Crispy Cauliflower lemon tahini, dried fruit relish, caper berry, pistachio 15 - VERY good - I really enjoyed this dish Kefta Lamb Skewer piquillo tahini, sumac onions, parsley 17 - hubby loves lamb and this was pretty tasty Arroz Caldoso sepia sofrito, shrimp, bomba rice, scallions, lavash chips, lemon oil 16 - this was hands down our collective favorite Baby Octopus cherry peppers, green harissa, fennel, cilantro 22 - hubby loved this one, I though they were a little squishy and kind of weird but that's me and I don't normally eat octopus. Croquetas creamy chorizo fritters, saffron aioli 16 - least favorite, couldn't really identify the chorizo very strongly - it was just a creamy croqueta - just ok. We ended with the labneh pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. It was ok. Not my favorite but pumpkin seeds on top were tasty and crunchy!

Hummus, Lebnah, & Flatbread

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3.5(222 reviews)

2.2 mi•Chevy Chase

•$$

I have to give Parthenon four stars. It's like taking a step back in time to the family owned and…read morerun restaurants of my childhood. This is not a chic or trendy place! But service is so lovely, wine pours are generous, and our food was great. Started with the Greek sausage, then the Greek salad with shrimp, so light and tasty, and the gyro platter. Everything was great. And probably the only place left in town that serves complimentary bread.

We came by to hike at Rock Creek without doing any research on where to eat after. That was a…read moremistake, as we were hungry and needed good options fast. It was either this Greek place or the Thai place across the road. We eat Thai all the time, so the unanimous decision was this Greek! The waiter and all the staff were very friendly. The place and decoration themselves are a little odd. However, it was clean. The highlight is the taste of the food. All the dishes we ordered were spot on. I cannot remember their names, but there was nothing bad I could recall. If I'm ever in the area, I'd come again.

Dolmathakia (vegetarian stuffed grape leaves with rice , herbs and olive oil ).

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4.4(944 reviews)

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Always a huge fan of the food here. It's consistent, flavorful, and reasonable price. The staff is…read morealways great and I've never had issues with anything I've ordered. I highly recommend the shrimp if you're trying to cut back on meat and the baklava cheesecake alone is worth the trip. Oh, and they have the best Greek/Opa dressing I've ever had in my life.

To go order experience here was great. Food was packed well and prepared quickly. This location had…read morethe best salmon I've had compared to other locations. I'll Be back!

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4.0(1.8k reviews)

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A complete vibe! I…read morecame here with a coworker of mine the day before 4th of July for lunch and drinks, and I left full and happy. There is a parking garage around the corner of the restaurant so that makes things very convenient. The inside decor is gorgeous and is chic but also funky fresh. I got grilled octopus over a bed of bean salad that had pieces of pomegranate in it - 10/10. The savory taste of the octopus paired against the sweetness of the salad was really delicious. For desert I got the baklava option that comes with ice cream - INCREDIBLE. You have to order it if you come here.

The food is good with lots of options. I was just there this evening as I need a quick place to…read morework before an event. My Tito's and soda water, with a lime, was nearly $18. I double checked to make sure I was charge for two drinks or a double and it was confirmed the amount was correct. The bill included a $2 mixer, which again was soda water. Mind you this was on Wednesday at 6:45 PM. Just giving everyone a heads up so if you go. I definitely won't be going back.

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4.0(103 reviews)

1.6 mi

Best in the city hands down! Owner is very kind as well! Will be back next time. Peace and love…read moreEveryone.

DO NOT EAT HERE! The chicken was grey and not cooked through and the fries were flavorless and not…read morecrispy.

Uncooked chicken

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Mastiha Taverna

4.4(25 reviews)

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The food stand is in the main building at Union Market. There is a free parking lot (up to three…read morehours, hit or miss) and street parking. It is challenging finding a space, especially on the weekend. There are frozen dishes (pricey) and prepared dishes. They have dips, wraps & salad. If you expand your parking search a few blocks away, there might be spaces. Pay attention to the parking restrictions.

I have yet to try something I don't love here, everything is delicious! This time I tried their…read morelamb gyro and it was so flavorful and juicy!

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Lamb phyllo triangles

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I stopped by the Greek Deli during my lunch break and ordered the Famous Gyro. It was so good! I…read moredefinitely recommend this deli. The gyro meat had spices you could taste and it wasn't over cooked. The tzatziki sauce was extremely fresh with the lemon and dill highlighting it. I love Gryos and most can be oily, but this one wasn't! Amazing Greek deli! Very authentic and I'd definitely return. The employees and owner were very welcoming!

Surrounded by many other restaurants, don't overlook this tiny Greek fast-casual restaurant with a…read morelarge menu of all the usual Greek fixings. I ordered their traditional gyro and it was the perfect amount of food and quite tasty. Since they don't give cups of water, I bought two bottles of water. My bill came to over $21. They also have a small fridge area with other goods and drinks. Inside is one table that sits two.

"Famous gyro"

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Mazi

4.5(433 reviews)

2.5 mi•Downtown

Beautiful food presentation with delicious food, service was spectacular, the setting or ambience…read morewas perfect! I ordered the deconstructed calamari tacos, and wow! Just wow! I also ordered a side salad and it was beautiful and the ranch dressing was so yummy! You might think it's a Greek restaurant but it's actually an international or Mediterranean restaurant. There really isn't anything like this in Superior. And if you go to a place like this in Duluth, you're going to pay twice as much! And the taxes are a lot higher than our 5.5% and don't have extra tipping going on the receipts. Also, you wouldn't get free parking!

Centrally located, this place has a small, relatively intimate vibe where you can hear a…read moreconversation. The menu is designated as New American, but also includes a fair number of Greek style items. I found it limiting and would have preferred more on the produce side. I ended up with a pappardelle with mushrooms. I found the mushrooms quite ample, but something in the cheese sauce, whether salt or otherwise, left me feeling a bit spazzy and charged up afterward. I find this a common problem, but they impose limitations on splitting checks due to fees on their end, which is less than ideal (but perhaps not this restaurant's fault). As a meeting location, it worked, but even if I construe comparators fairly narrowly, I've had better Mediterranean fusion cuisine at upscale downtown restaurants, and I would have liked to see a menu with more vegetarian protein.

2.1 mi•Downtown, Dupont Circle

Happy hour drinks and food specials for everyone 3-7pm! #mazidc #washingtondc #dcfood #happyhour #dchappyhour #winelover #bruschetta

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Our delicious spaghetti with mussels in fresh tomato sauce! #mazidc #washingtondc #dcfoodie #instafood #lunch #dinner #mussels #spaghetti

Iron Gate

4.0(841 reviews)

I've come to Iron Gate for several business lunches, a solo meal, and have hosted a private party…read morehere. I consistently find the food to be great, and the atmosphere is charming, while the service can be hit or miss. It's easy to miss walking down the street, and then you enter through essentially a hallway that doubles as a long slim bar. Through that hallway you'll exit into a courtyard that feels warm - literally and figuratively - year round. There is an indoor converted carriage house to dine as well. It's a surprising setting given the more corporate feeling surroundings. A Mediterranean inspired menu rotates seasonally and they have a great wine and cocktail list. When I held a private event here they were easy to work with and very accommodating to make the evening special. When I've dined with a group or by myself I have sometimes found service to be slow and it hard to get waiters attention.

Fantastic service, mixed results on good and drink, for restaurant week during summer 2026. Long…read morestory short, it was overall a good experience and I'd try it again in a different season. I think I'd prefer to sit outdoors although maybe when it's less hot and humid, as it was a bit loud indoors. The sesame feta with watermelon was delicious and maybe our favorite dish overall. The tomato panzanella was okay but the tomato could have been more ripe. I'd heard about the focaccia but something was off when we went--something was very clearly missing, maybe salt, and it just tasted like a pretty dense vehicle for oil. They change the focaccia seasonally and may have just been having a bad day so I'd try it again but it was not great. The gnocchi was very good and very filling. The chicken was good, and the dill lemon sauce was nice. The desserts were all good--the phyllo cheesecake with peaches, a chocolate pudding, and a cheese plate with blue cheese and a Pennsylvania pecorino. Two of us tried the Hermes drink first and unfortunately it was very underwhelming. It tasted like slightly alcoholic water, but didn't have much flavor. The blueberry lemon cocktail was much more interesting.

The "Tunnel of Love"

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Outdoor Courtyard was nice

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Wiame B.

2 years ago

Fresh Med in Cleveland Park is a gem! Their takeout is consistently fresh, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. The Mediterranean dishes are authentic and well-prepared, from the hummus and falafel to the juicy shawarma and gyro platters. Portions are generous, making it a great value for the price. Plus, the staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring orders are accurate and ready on time. It's the perfect spot for a healthy, delicious meal when you're on the go. Highly recommend for anyone in the DC area craving quality Mediterranean food! read more

Asma A.

6 years ago

Hands down THE BEST hummus ever!!! I've tried hummus in many different places and it's always watered down but the one at Fresh Med is super creamy and yummy! It's sooooo different yet very authentic! Absolutely LOVE IT!! read more

Beth L.

15 years ago

They have quick food here with good prices. I like the gyros and the hummos. The food is fresh. Portions are large and include hummus, salad, pita and rice. read more

Jerad W.

9 years ago

Great fresh Mediterranean food! The food is served quick and is great. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Edward C.

7 years ago

$60 worth of food? ($70 with delivery) Worth it? I don't think so. will order from others in the future.

Sesquile R.

10 years ago

Good food. Good amount. Nice guys. Maybe a little expensive for the place but overall a good eat.

victoria m.

15 years ago

I eat here a lot. The food is pretty good, quick, and reasonably priced. The staff are nice too.

guy c.

17 years ago

Great little place to eat. The gyro or gyro platter (with rice) are awesome.

Pete C.

14 years ago

Decent gyro. You'll wait forever. Bring a snack.

Fresh Med - greek - Updated October 2026

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