This seems to be a family owned business where the servers are also involved in the preparation of…read morethe food. We had reservations at 11:45 AM but since the servers were in the kitchen was not seated until closer to 10 minutes later. After I was seated, I was promptly brought water. I then ordered an appetizer of hummus. The amount of pita served with the hummus was very little. It was a nice sized portion of hummus there was definitely leftover hummus as you were only given a few pieces of small pita. Our server was very kind and very observant when I asked about dishes that were dairy free. She was very helpful on that. The ambience was very quiet, even though there was a a few tables nearby. Really nice ceilings. The food was good. It would be nice if there were more options on the menu as well as dairy free desserts.

I've come to this lovely restaurant a few times now and have had a great experience every time…read more The restaurant is on Monroe Street and has plenty of street parking and parking across the street. My boyfriend and I have had the kabob platter for 2 three times now - twice in person and once to go. It's $80, but it is a *ton* of food. There's lentil soup, salad, pita bread and sauces, rice, and 3 kabobs (chicken, steak, lamb, and roasted veggies). Plus, baklava for dessert! It has been absolutely delicious every single time. The staff is so friendly, and we've never needed to wait to sit. The food comes out pretty quickly. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to coming back!

5 stars for the food alone…read more Wonderful food. Wow. Such flavor. The Roasted Lamb falls right off the bone. Even the cinnamon/ kardoman infused rice with nuts was delicious. The roasted peach bruschetta was wonderful. Enough for 2 people

I can't sing the praises of this restaurant enough. It was probably one of our top three meals of…read morethe trip and the star of the show was the customer service and the overall atmosphere of the space. They did such a great job at making it feel like you were in their home country (Tajikistan). It took everything in me not to buy one of the gorgeous embroidered robes they were selling in the entryway. We ordered an appetizer sampler, lentil soup, traditional Tajikistan tea, and some baba ghanoush topped with toasted walnuts. All were spectacular. It was the perfect meal for a snowy day in Madison. I hope this business gets all the recognition and patronage it deserves. I could see it being very charming and romantic in the evening hours with the warm lighting.

Busy busy for weekday lunch, so plan on getting there early, as the tables go fast. I had a chicken…read moreShwarma wrap: a super long, tightly rolled wrap with tender chicken, diced pickles and a savory sauce. Way too big for one person! My dining partner enjoyed his massive pita sandwich with with beef shwarma. He's picky, so skipped everything but the beef.

Petra is a truly underrated gem in Madison, WI. Their Saj wraps and garlic sauce are the meal of my…read moredreams. Their mint and sage tea is such a nostalgic treat for me. Then suddenly you want a sweet finish to your meal and you have an entire case of desserts to pick. All of my foodie needs are met. The staff is incredibly polite, thoughtful, and effective. Especially the ladies I've spoken to. They help me decide when I'm having a hard time picking the desserts to get. They ask effective questions and are very knowledgeable. Plus everyone seems to know what true joy can be derived from great food. I've never had a bad meal there. I've had take out and dine in and both have been amazing!

Fast Service, kind people helpful with the menu and any questions. Definitely a cozy atmosphere!…read more10/10 loved it all It would be awesome if they had garlic or seasoned pita bread or even pita chips. The meal definitely didn't need that, it would just be cool :)

The Mediterranean Café has been a place I've loved since the early 2000…read more Unlike another place with almost the same name, you can expect quality, tasty and with love prepared food! The salad will be always fresh and everything is portioned just right. Quality food with a great taste! I had made the mistake to order from the other place thinking the quality would be the same as here! So be careful to order from anywhere else -because this is the ONLY original Mediterranean place in Madison to order from! I highly recommend it for the atmosphere, the staff, the food, and the devotion that I've repeatedly seen and tasted! Definitely a great experience all around either dining in or getting delivery! Highly recommended from a longtime customer. My favorite is the lamb Shawarma plate and the yummy tea. the pistachio baklava! Yummy !!

Excellent and more. The best falafel I have ever had, including while traveling and living in the…read moreMiddle East. Flavorful, crunchy and l soft with a slight granular crunch finish. The service is efficient and attentive. The ambiance is calm and appropriate. The dining plates are traditional. The lamb and gyro mix was excellent. The sauces that came with each dish were appropriate and in line with the excellence of the falafel.

Another great Yelp find... The Mediterranean Joint is a small establishment but packed full of…read moregreat food offerings! Intimate setting and be prepared to wait during peak eating hours. Trust me, it is well worth the wait. All the food we had was simply amazing! Unfortunately, they were out of the Turkish Tabbouleh (on of my faves), but the grape leaves that were substituted on my Meze Plate did not disappoint. The Gyro Pita is massive and also very good. Baklava (warm and cold) was incredible. Try it, you'll love it...

I really like their patio area and their food is delicious, fresh, and put together in a visually…read morepleasing way. I can't wait to eat there again!

I have eaten their good twice. The food was really good except for the falafel. The falafel was…read morelike golf balls, and I love falafel, and the waitress was... had a bad attitude. Sorry, this place is close to my house and I really want to like it.

Tried Meze Mediterranean for the first time yesterday and it won't be the last. Our group of five…read moreloved everything we tried. The lentil soup is delicious. We really like the way you can order from different Mediterranean cuisines. I had the chicken schwarma and the meat was tender and flavorful. My husband went with Italian, chicken parmasian and loved it. Generous portions too. We can't wait to go try other dishes.

Fresh delicious Mediterranean food, cozy ambience, great service and just an all round fun…read moreexperience. Don't miss this gem in Sun Prairei!

Great service. The food is delicious. We started with chicken wings which were lightly breaded and…read moretasty. My husband ordered chicken kebabs and I ordered vegetable stew. Drink selection will satisfy everyone's preference. They have a nice selection of desserts but we were to full to try. We've been coming here for years. The food is consistently delicious, the atmosphere is so relaxing and comforting. Great date place. Oliva is one of our favorite restaurants in Madison

Quite possibly the worst dining experience I have ever had in Madison. Weird flavor combos, as if…read morecompeting sauces were cooked in the same pan. Pizza lowest quality ever experienced. Inedible and left over half of our food untouched. I don't have the history here, so cannot comment on what was usual back in the day. So many better options literally any direction...don't waste your time or money here.

Conveniently located at the corner of E State St & Sundae Dr, we were pleasantly surprised with…read morethis find. There's plenty of parking in the lot around the restaurant too! The restaurant is nicely decorated. Appreciated the attention to detail... even the booths and tables were covered in pretty designs. After walking in, we ordered at the counter toward the back of the restaurant. We got our drink cups and chose our table. My husband and I shared a mix grill plate, which came with a Greek side salad that came out first. The mix grill had chicken, beef and lamb kebabs over rice. Super yummy! Super satisfied. Next time we go, we want to try the gelato at the side counter and other register?

Got there when they were scheduled to open (11 am) waited 15 minutes and left. Poorly ran…read morerestaurant as far as not opening on time. Call before you show.

Large selection of vegetables but not all the ones you see at your general grocery store. Meat…read morecounter has a good variety definitely worth a look. Big area of snacks & candies that are unique. Friendly staff ready to serve. Kitchen household items too!

My favorite place to go for Mediterranean and middle eastern food. I recommend everyone to try it…read more I can find only only food to take out but also unique international grocery goods. It reminds me stores as I remember when i was traveling abroad in middle east.