Eating at La Mediterranee is like eating in the Mediterranean. Food is impeccable. A quiet restaurant to eat inside or outside. Big tables for Family style yum. read more

I ordered the Grilled Lamb and Beef Shawarma, not realizing that the lamb would come in very small pieces, about the same size as the meat they use for a wrap. I was also disappointed that the food arrived cold. The very cold potato salad made it even worse, especially because everything was placed together on the same plate. Just looking at the plate, the presentation was not appetizing. The dish was described as Grilled Lamb and Beef Shawarma, but the lamb did not look or taste grilled, and I could not taste or find any beef at all. Overall, the meal was very disappointing--not only because of the temperature, but also because the dish did not seem to match its description and the presentation was not appealing. Unfortunately, this was my second time visiting this restaurant, and I was disappointed both times. I really wanted to give it another chance, but after this experience, I don't think I will be returning. read more

This is my absolute favorite Mediterranean restaurant of all time! No other Mediterranean restaurant has items like La Mediterranee. I highly recommend getting the lunch plate or for dinnertime, getting the Middle Eastern plate, so you can try a variety of dishes. The levant sandwiches are especially heavenly with very soft bread and a yogurt-like filling; so refreshing! The chicken pomegranate is so tender and tasty too and I love the Armenian potato salad. There is complimentary pita bread as well. Portion sizes are generous. The restaurant has nice theming and has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Came on a weekday lunch at 12:30 and was seated with no wait. Paid parking is available in the lot on Russell. read more

La Mediterranee - Lunch plate: spinach & feta fillo, levant sandwich, lamb lule, salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Not good, first, we had to ask for service multiple times after waiting 20min with no one coming to our table. When we were finally able to order, the waitress was sour faced and a bit abrupt, fine who cares. I get it, waiting tables sucks. we ordered the meza plate to share, because I wanted to try a little bit of everything to get a feel of what was good. However, everything was less than mediocre at best but the tabouli salad (normally my favorite) was sooooo disappointing. It was 80% mint, that was inedible. Falafel was dry and cold. Dolma grape leaves was dry as well. I love Mediterranean food and I would never recommend this place. read more

This review is based on an order for delivery. We ordered food for 12 people and all of the food was good. The rice was a little small for 12 servings, but all of it was good and went over well for our group. The delivery was on time and communicated for delivery. My favorite was the salmon skewers and the spinach filo, a lot of flavor and texture! So good. This was my first time eating from here, but I would definitely return again! read more

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I ordered the Salmon Kebab Dinner and this might officially be my new go-to spot for Mediterranean food. The salmon was cooked perfectly -- tender, flavorful, and not dry at all. The squeeze of lemon on top made it taste even zestier and really brought everything together. My only tiny suggestion would be to add more lemon. Lemon is relatively inexpensive, so an extra slice (or one thick wedge, like a generous 1/4 of a lemon) would really elevate it even more. The Armenian potato salad was AMAZING. I honestly prefer it over any traditional potato salad I've had. It was fresh, well-seasoned, and had so much flavor. The Rice Pilaf was also delicious -- I'm not sure what all the ingredients were, but every bite had great texture and seasoning. You can tell care goes into it. The hummus was smooth, creamy, and full of flavor. I would've loved one more piece of pita bread to go with it, but what they provided was still really good. Overall, I rarely give perfect reviews, but this is easily a 4.5 out of 5 for me. Since Yelp doesn't allow half stars, they're getting the full five. Just a couple small improvements and it would be flawless. Definitely coming back. read more

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Mmm La Med! A quintessential Berkeley staple for students, alumni, and locals alike- this restaurant on College Ave boasts a hearty menu with Mediterranean fare. After catching a movie at the Elmwood Theater, my gal pals and I went to La Mediterranee for dinner. They have heat lamps outdoors but we got a spot indoors pretty easily for a Sunday night. We ordered dishes family style- we got a small combination dips to start; my friends enjoyed the hummus and I loved the baba ghanoush! They also give a generous serving of pita bread to accompany. For the meal, we shared an order of falafel salad, chicken pomegranate, Lebanese beef kibbeh, and some fillo pastries. The portions were HUGE- the dinner entrees all came with hummus and your choice of side. We chose the Armenian potato salad and a bowl of the avgolemono soup. We also ordered a full carafe of their sangria, which was perfect for 5! Overall, we had a very filling meal, complete with leftovers, and it was a wonderful way to end the week. read more

Weekday afternoon lunch, the restaurant both inside and out was about half full. They have a small two-row outside dining area directly by the door and a little parklet across the sidewalk. Our server arrived with a green bottle of water (they utilize various shapes of unmarked green glass bottles for their water service). We ordered the chicken kebab on rice w/chopped potato salad, and the lamb shawarma sandwich w/veg-lentil soup; both came with complimentary warm pita. Each dish had a good-sized dollop of hummus. Both the chicken and the lamb were dry (overcooked); the soup was a bit salty. The potato salad was great, as was the hummus with the warm and tasty pita. The wrap on the shawarma was toasted and crispy, the flavors were good. Ambiance was relaxed, service was fine, our order time was reasonable. I have the feeling that this is a regular lunch meet-up spot for the majority of the clientele I saw. It's a comfortable spot in Elmwood for lunch; the caveat being that protein in the kebabs and shawarma may be overcooked. read more

La Mediterranee - Chicken shawarma lunch - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I have always loved la Mediterranee , but I feel like they are back to the top of their game after slipping a couple of years ago. The pomegranate chicken is delicious as is the lamb kebabs and the philo combo. They seem to have a new supplier for their pita bread. It is absolutely the best I've had arriving, hot and grilled and perfect with the yummy hummus. Service is also really good and personalized read more

We decided to cater La Mediterranee for an event at UC Berkeley, and we all loved it! The spreads were beautifully displayed, and all of our students enjoyed them. The pomegranate chicken drumsticks were a particular favorite. They were so tender they just fell off the bone. We are so excited to cater with La Med for future events! read more

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Came here cause I was craving a salad. I got the falafel salad which was a huge portion and included tons of veggies and some delicious dressing. I got chili sauce on the side and mixed it into the tahini dressing for a kick. I also had a small spinach and feta pastry that was delicious. Next time I'd want to try one of their rice plates read more

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Happy Hour Food Menu. Food was delicious. Options for plant based dieters. Service was attentive. Potato salad was my fav. read more

La Mediterranee - Happy Hour Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

It was delicious, but this was my second time goin and I think the first time was better. I didn't really like how the meat was cut this time - it kinda felt like they just used lamb that would've been put in a wrap which resulted in a less juicy/slightly drier meat than what I had before (same dish). The portion size is perfect though, with the rice, meat, and salad and is so easy to scarf down read more

La Mediterranee - Lamb Shawarma over rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

You don't have to sell me on La Mediterranee. I've been a longtime fan of both their San Francisco locations on Fillmore and Noe. I had delivery from this place during the COVID days but never physically been to the Elmwood location until Jamie W and I casually strolled the 'hood on a lazy Saturday afternoon when we didn't feel like going home to cook. We decided to grab a late lunch here, conveniently a bigger space than the other locations. I always order the same dish, the $17.95 Middle Eastern Plate, because it's basically the restaurant's greatest hits on one plate. Along with their housemade hummus and fresh pita, the dish featured a choice of three mini-entrees. I went for the Chicken Cilicia Fillo, Spinach & Feta Fillo, and Lamb Lule (Photo 9). Jamie had the same chicken and lamb and the Levant Sandwich (Photo 8). This was definitely the way to go for lunch because it's not only $3-4 cheaper than the dinner price but it was pretty tasty in bar bite portions. Jamie went for the Vegan Lentil Soup on the side, while I went for the green salad. I have to say for all the edible riches, the service was unfortunately rather spotty. Still worth a visit. FOOD - 4 stars...that Middle Eastern Plate is still stellar AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...a bit more spacious than the SF locations SERVICE - 2.5 stars...timing and responsiveness felt off TOTAL - 4 stars...still worthwhile for the fillo and hummus RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's my collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CbVh8u read more

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We went for the next player to share between 2. I believe we had 8 different dishes to share , all so delicious and tasty. We arrived on a Sunday night at 6.30pm and it was super busy but got a tiny table on the heated patio. As we were sharing dishes the small table was kind of fun as we had to move dishes Tetris style. Staff were discrete yet very helpful. I feel that. we did have a true sample of what the countries around the Mediterranean Sea have to offer. read more

La Mediterranee - Half of the memo to share - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Very cozy Mediterranean food spot in Berkeley! Food was on point. I got to try the chicken Shawarma sandwich and it had an incredible flavor. They serve it with a bunch of rice and vegetables and like a little mini salad which was nice. They also give you a lot of bread and hummus as an appetizer, which is nice. I got the baklava for dessert and it was perfectly cooked. The service was fast and the people were very nice. It wasn't too busy so I expected it to be pretty quick and they were doing great. Definitely check this place out! read more

This place is a classic. I especially love the vegetarian combo and pepper hummus. Great service and atmosphere

When was the last time I came here... I think almost 10yrs ago... and yes, I came to have a good dinner. First, food never change from what I expected, the same tastes and servings... I enjoyed the small plates and shareable. Check my pics for reference...every bite brings me back to the old days I used to come here. Second, the ambiance is still carries the old family feel, the old homey feeling of getting dinner. Now, I'm alittle sad, how the service changed, the new servers are not as welcoming or pleasant anymore.. I didn't get that feeling of family welcome... I remember how old times, servers here used to talk to you and make you feel home and make you feel the dinner they served you is the same food you get at home. But, it's the food that matters most, maybe next time I'll just get a take out. read more

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My five-star rating is for Tallulah (sp?), an outstanding server who truly saved my visit. I've been to this restaurant once before, a few years ago, and had such a frustrating experience with the service that I didn't return until today. Unfortunately, much of what bothered me then is still happening now. When I came in to order dinner for four, I wanted to explore my options and was handed a catering menu by a very young server. After spending time reviewing it and asking questions, I later learned--thanks to Tallulah--that catering orders can't be placed without the catering manager present. In other words, the menu I had been given wasn't even an option. Tallulah was the only one who took the time to explain the situation clearly, help me find a solution, and make sure my needs were met. She was efficient, professional, and genuinely hardworking--while others lingered at the counter, disengaged. The supervisor on duty, unfortunately, didn't step in to guide the inexperienced server or use the moment as a teaching opportunity. It honestly feels like the management here prioritizes hiring very young, inexperienced staff without giving them proper training or accountability. The result is a chaotic, unprofessional atmosphere. The only bright spot was Tallulah, who carried herself with the competence and care this restaurant desperately needs more of. I tipped her 20% because she earned every bit of it. She deserves recognition, but the ownership seriously needs to address the management and training issues that make this place feel like a circus. read more

La Mediterranee - The guy In the middle needs to be trained. Used the words bitch so many times & thinks his job is strutting up & down doing nothing. - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Love this place. That fact that it has been here for decades should speak to the quality of service food and ambience. My aunts favorite place so we took her out for a Sunday lunch. Mediterranean plates , chicken schawarma and pomegranate chicken all hit the spot. Seated right away and given great service read more

Wow! I love ordering from here and never have anything negative to say about this place until today when I brought my parents here for the first time so they can try it out. We found a table and wanted to sit outside, we were able to sit down when my mom noticed the chairs were cleaned at all. She put her hand on it and there was dust all over her hand. She was wearing white pants so she walked over to the host to let him know. He gave my mom and attitude but eventually came out with a rag to clean it and he never came back to dry it even though we asked him if he was going to come back to dry it. He just looked at us and walked to the back. Thankfully the girl who was our server was nice and answered my parents questions about the menu. The food unfortunately fell flat today. I get that it happens sometimes but after the bus boy treated us, I think it just changed the vibe despite how sweet our server was. Not sure if I would be back again to be honest after ordering door dash from here for so long. read more

Excellent food and great service! I first had La Mediterranee's food at a conference they catered, and I knew I just had to go back for seconds. The hummus was amazing, truly one of the best that I have ever had. I cannot wait to taste that falafel again! read more

This has been a local favorite of mine for about 35 years. I've always enjoyed the ambience and the service is okay. The service has never been outstanding, which is why I give it a 4, but certainly decent enough for me to eat there every now and then. Not often, but when I get a craving. The food is good. I went years without eating there because I no longer live nearby. I started treating myself a couple of years ago and was pleased to see that there were more vegetarian options. read more

Came here for lunch with a large group of friends and got seated immediately. We all ordered Middle Eastern plates with similar selections. I got the plate with lamb lule, a levant sandwich, and chicken cilicia fillo. The food came out quickly and tasted solid, but considering the portion size and price, it didn't feel worth it. There are definitely better options for better value than coming here. read more

La Mediterranee - Middle Eastern Plate with Lamb Lue, a Levant Sandwich, and a Chicken Cilicia Fillo - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

Nice outdoor patio with a musician on the sidewalk Saturday evening. The hummus is really good. The tzatziki is not thick and more like a sauce. My kids enjoyed their chicken kebab plate and the chicken lemon Greek soup. My salmon kebab plate was good but the salmon was extremely salty. My husband liked his Mediterranean plate. The white wine from Armenia was mediocre. Service was a little spotty as we had to search out the waiter to get the check at the end. This place has been around for forever and I'm glad it's still in business. Decent prices for the amount of food you get (they give a lot of rice with the plates). read more

La Mediterranee - Middle Eastern Plate Dinner, Salmon Kebab Dinner, Chicken Kebab Dinner - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

i like how they have the option of doing a tasting menu. you really get a bang for your buck as you get a plentiful of spreads and foods to try. i honestly don't think it was that good. i like how fluffy the pita bread is, and the dips were also tasty with the veggies garnished on top. however, the spinach & feta fillo and chicken cillicia fillo were one dimensional with little flavor. the falafel is also the driest i've ever tasted. the dolma grape leaf and chicken pomegranate were a bit too sour for me as well. also, the service is incredibly slow. we came on a friday evening, and while it wasn't busy, we felt like we were being ignored by the servers as they basically didn't come to our table unless we raised our hands for a really long time. read more

La Mediterranee - Mediterranean Meza - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

We came here for dinner and were immediately seated! The place has a lot of tables, both indoor and outdoor, and had a rustic, ceramic vibe. We place our orders, and received the food very quickly! I had the chicken pomegranate dish, and it was very well portioned. The chicken itself was very tender and flavorful. The rice was also well cooked. I think the dish, as a whole, was just a little too oily. My friend had the middle eastern dish, and it gave a good variety of foods. However, I think their fillo pastries were a little too dry. I had decent service, and good food! Glad I got to try it. read more

La Mediterranee - Middle Eastern Plate Dinner - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Got a platter where you can choose three thing and soup or salad. Got the soup, which is a lemony chicken and rice soup and is always great here. Three items: Pomegranate chicken - tasty falling off the bone meat (chicken leg) a bit overcooked - 3.5 star Spinach/feta fillo -disappointed in a small dried out thing that with little filling and no taste- 1 star Falafel - dry, crumbly - 2 star Rice - oily, cheap rice with blackened pomegranate pieces - 1.5 stars Hummus - 4 star Soup - 5 star I should have just got a large bowl of soup! read more

La Mediterranee is a colorful, spacious cafe offering Middle Eastern eats. Their lunch specials were a great deal, and the Middle Eastern Plate came with salad, hummus, and pita bread, along with a selection of three entrees. I tried the crispy falafel topped with tahini, which went perfectly with the warm pita bread and hummus. But perhaps the two items La Mediterranee is most known for are the Chicken Cilicia Fillo, a flaky pastry stuffed with shredded chicken with cinnamon and sugar, similar to a Moroccan bastilla; and the Chicken Pomegranate, a fall-apart tender chicken drumstick seasoned with a sweet and acidic pomegranate marinade, served over a yellow rice pilaf. These two items were must-try dishes, but everything here was flavorful and delicious! read more

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Always get a good meal here! I especially love the filo rolls. Best humus around. Lots of outdoor seating read more

La Mediterranee - Mediterrian platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The food was okay, but I dont think I'll be coming here again. It just okay to me and my wife. If I'm going to have Mediterranean food it has to be better than okay. Also a lot of items were dry. read more

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Came here for lunch special. While the salmon kebab was good, I wish the portion size was a bit larger. Highly recommend the Pomegranate chicken the chicken slides right off the bone, filled with delicious flavor. The sweet mint tea is also well priced at $3 for happy hour. Happy hr daily from 3-5pm. read more

La Mediterranee - Salmon kebab with lentil soup - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I've had the pleasure of featuring La Mediterranee Catering twice--once for a gathering with out-of-town colleagues and again for a fundraiser they generously contributed to. In both cases, they absolutely upleveled the experience. One guest, who had literally just flown in from Greece and was skeptical at first, was shocked at how delicious the food was! La Mediterranee takes a fresh twist on what you think of as Mediterranean--familiar yet elevated, and absolutely addictive (I'm salivating while writing this). The dolmas were fresh and vibrant, the hummus silky and perfectly spiced, and the Chicken Cilicia Fillos--with that subtle cinnamon twist in their melt-in-your-mouth filo--set a new standard for comfort food. NOM NOM. The spanakopita was flaky and savory, the Levant sandwiches were gorgeous and gone in minutes, and the falafel? Spot on. We couldn't stop there and included their baklavah and cake desert which you can see is super preety! Truly a spread that impresses every time. Beyond the food, the team is a joy to work with--professional, flexible, and genuinely kind. Their contribution elevated the entire atmosphere of our events and left guests raving. We are so grateful for their partnership and cannot recommend them highly enough! read more

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Have been here a few times, food has been good, as it was last night. But service was terrible. Had to go up to the counter to ask for a server to come and take our order. No one came back to check on us for over an hour. Again had to grab someone to get a dessert menu and to order a coffee. Coffee took 15 minutes. I will start checking out other Mediterranean restaurants in future. read more

I order from here at least twice a month! My go too is the lemon rice soup pomegranate chicken! The plates are very pretty and aromatic! The portions are getting smaller and the pomegranate sauce today was just a goopy gravy not that good! Service was good! The vibes are good! read more

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Brought my elderly aunt and uncle here along with my family who were visiting from Arizona . After having a great meal with great service after leaving a generous tip. I decided to take them next door to get ice cream once we walked back to the car we sat outside in their empty outside area , when the manager approached us and demanded us to move if we were not purchasing anything. I told him we had just dined there not more than 10 min ago. He said if we were not purchasing anything now we would have to leave. So I helped my elderly aunt and uncle back to their car. The owner is such a rude despicable person and we will NOT be dining here again. read more

Delicious food! I first tried this restaurant in San Francisco and I was very excited to find out there was a Berkeley location that is closer to me. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. Now for the food! I've been here during lunch time which is my favorite because you can get soup or salad with your meal. My go to is the Middle Eastern Plate. It comes with hummus and you can choose between soup or potato salad. The lemon chicken soup is always my choice since it is delicious. With the plate, you can get 3 choices from their menu. I always make sure to get their pomegranate chicken, and the levant sandwich. I try something different for my third choice but the fillo never disappoints. I came with my daughter and she chose the Chicken Shawarma Plate and the meat was very good! Everything is fresh, and flavorful. It is a lot of food too! This is one of the best restaurants in the area. If you are around, give them a try! read more

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I've had them cater 2 events at my offices in Oakland in the last month. +20 people each time. My team absolutely loves the food. Incredible spread for a very reasonable price. The quality and portions were exceptional. Not a single hiccup in the process or delivery, and in fact the catering manager took the time to help recommend and build out my order. I totally recommend! read more

We came here for The Saturday brunch vibes and La Med did deliver with the nice outdoor seating and central College Ave location, but unfortunately their food was just okay. We got their lunch plate and I got their rice with chicken pomegranate, chicken filo, hummus, falafel, and a side of pita. The chicken pomegranate was tender and fall off the bone. Their hummus wasn't bad, but a little salty. I felt like the rest of the items were mediocre and too sour. I wasn't a super big fan. Overall, the vibes were nice but the food was okay. read more

La Mediterranee - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

Good food, service was a little slow and impersonal last time. It's a twice a year place for me when I need a change up.