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    Mezza

    4.1 (200 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Halloumi Cigars
    Sara G.

    Amazing. Came during lunch hour at work. Next time I'd allow myself longer to stay and enjoy. Restaurant is BYOB and crowd is mostly local folks it seems. Very traditional Mediterranean decor inside. Moderate prices ~$20/entree. Cute outdoor seating area as well. All the vegetables were very fresh. Hummus was just the right amount of oily. Definitely recommending to folks in the area!

    Lamb & Beef Kofta
    Jean-Paul B.

    When we walked into this strip mall based Mediterranean restaurant, Northern New Jersey slipped away at the door and we were enveloped in a wonderfully clean, inviting Middle Eastern-inspired space. The waiter was attentive and happy but quickly was overwhelmed by the lunch rush of people. We did not mind and told him as much so we were treated to a leisurely meal that did not disappoint. The grape leaves were warm and must have just been rolled. The falafel in the hummus bowl was crispy on the outside but the interior was soft and pillowy. I have never had such moist and flavorful lamb and beef kofta. We cannot wait to try Mezza for dinner!

    Che C.

    My colleagues and I are were in the area on a business trip and decided to have dinner at Mezza. We were greeted and seated immediately. The restaurant is quaint, with dim lighting, paintings on the wall and appeared very clean. Additionally, our server was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. As we waited for our entrees we received a basket of fresh warm pita paired with oil.I decided to order the Long Island Duck. The menu describes the dish as duck pan seared over parsnip purée, served with pearl onions, roasted rainbow carrots, kale & sliced peaches, topped with Tamarind sauce. The flavors of the dish all complimented each other. My only gripe was that my dish was more on the warm side and not hot. The puree was cold and I'm not sure if that was intent. Overall, a good experience and I would recommend.

    Pita
    Bryan T.

    Met a friend while in town on Friday night for dinner at Mezza. Over the years this shopping center has added many different businesses and multiple restaurants and Mezza adds a Mediterranean option Restaurant is well laid out with plenty of room amongst tables as well as an outside eating option when staffed. Decor could be considered sophisticated casual but jeans are fine. Additionally its BYOB which considering today's cost of food allows you to bring your favorite drink at a realistic price We started with the Greek salad, plentynof tomatos and olives and feta cubes, enuff for two people to share as well we had the falafel. The falafel is served on a bed of hummus and the entire table is given warm pita with olive oil to enjoy Our entrees were the same, the bronzino special. Very nicely executed, de- boned , lightly stuffed and not overcooked it was a joy to have and a big portion Overall a nice dinner with sound noise just perfect to be able to speak with a friend I hadn't seen a long time..only knock is our waiter clearly wanted to turn the table and I had to tell him several times to come back as we were not ready and had been catching up

    Nancy K.

    Love this place. Second time I have been here The staff and ambiance is very nice They are welcoming and the food is amazing

    Moroccan Cigars
    Maura W.

    Some of the BEST Mediterranean food in NJ! As soon as you walked in, the atheistic is gorgeous. I loved how romantic it felt for like a date night. The menu has so many delicious sounding choices on it but we got the octopus, the Persian shrimp and the Moroccan cigars to start; all super delicious The Moroccan cigars were my favorite; they had a braised short rib inside that was so soft and flavorful and came with this excellent tahini dipping sauce. Then we ordered the lamb chops special and the skirt steak for our entrees. Both were delicious and cooked perfectly. The steak was so tender and smothered in this delicious sweet and smoky marinade. The lamb was a perfect medium and full of flavor, complimented really well by the silky rice The desserts were out of this world! The chocolate soufflé was a dessert special they have. Best soufflé I've ever had, hands down. Decadent beyond decadent with rich chocolate and a perfect amount of meringue on the side to help smooth the chocolate flavor. We also got the fritters that came in the most beautiful presentation, hanging off a rose gold tree! Perfectly fried and covered with delicious sugar with super complimenting raspberry and chocolate sauces The staff was absolutely wonderful and everything came out just as we asked! Cannot wait to go back and try the rest of their menu!

    Braised Short Rib Pappardelle
    Marilen R.

    Great choice for a nice dinner for a special occasion at home. Ordering was super easy through their website. For app, we enjoyed the Halloumi Cigars which are fried spring rolls with spinach, onions, and halloumi with a creamy cashew dipping. These were yummy but I would have liked to see big chunks of halloumi. The kids shared the Israeli Fish Tacos app, which had pieces of Branzino topped with a "salsa" and yogurt sauce. The kids liked the pita taco shells and the fish but ate them without the toppings. I tried with the toppings and it was delicious. Like the Mediterranean take on tacos. For entree, I highly rec the Braised Short Ribs Pappardelle. The ragu with the mushrooms and truffle oil was so satisfying. Also enjoyed the Seafood Couscous, which had a nice mix of shrimp, mussels, calamari, and salmon with a lovely broth. Big dishes were a hit with the kids too. We will definitely be returning and hopefully enjoy outdoor dining when weather gets warmer.

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    Sara thank you for the writeup, hope to see you soon at Mezza!

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    Grace thank you for choosing us, hope to see you soon!

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    Jim thank you for the great review! Hope you visit us soon!

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    Nicholas thank you for the write up, we hope to see you soon!

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    1 year ago

    Food was good, service was great. Ambiance was much better than compatible local ones

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    Sal thank you for the review, hope to see you soon!

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    Paula, thank you for the great review! Hope to see you soon!

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    8 months ago

    Delicious and great service. Should out to our server Michael who brought a very cool birthday cake to the table.

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    Lynn thank you for the great review, we sincerely appreciate it!

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    2 years ago

    Love this place, healthy and delicious. Grilled octopus, cauliflower, smoked eggplant, tzatziki, hummus, all excellent.

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    The food is always excellent! Only wish they had a bar. The service is very efficient and a pleasant atmosphere. We loved the back room.

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    Ask the Community - Mezza

    Is there a nice outdoor seating setup?

    Yes they have outdoor seating to the side courtyard area! The set up is nice.

    Is the meat halal?

    Not that I am aware of

    Is it byob?

    Yes it is BYOB and there's a wine and spirits store in the same center as the restaurant.

    Is it halal?

    No it is not.

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    It is hard to believe that Mandaloun was once a Friendly's - best known for family-friendly…read moreinexpensive, American comfort food like burgers, sandwiches, and ice cream. The new owners have completely reimagined the space into a moderately upscale, but still family-friendly, Mediterranean oasis with a contemporary aesthetic that's also a huge culinary step up from its predecessor. The staff was friendly and super attentive without ever being overbearing and went the extra mile to ensure we had a great meal and a great experience. My dining companion and I started with the special Trio Dip ($20), a fantastic, delicious starter with shareable portions of traditional hummus, a unique avocado hummus, and perfectly smoky baba ghanoush with crunchy walnuts alongside with a basket of warmly toasted pita bread. For our entree, we decided to share the Mandaloun Mix Grill ($40) and split the three kebabs -- filet mignon shish, ground beef kofta, and grilled chicken. This platter is a masterclass in grilling with three juicy and flavorful kebabs. Mandaloun also pays attention to small details that make the dining experience so memorable. We were both huge fans of the dipping dish with a concoction of olive oil, za'atar seasoning, and sesame seeds served with the pita and the toum -- an emulsion of garlic, oil, lemon juice, and salt which creates a thick, mayonnaise-like condiment that is 100% vegan and dairy-free -- served alongside our entree that's a perfect zesty pairing for the grilled chicken. One of the staff noticed how much I enjoyed both and brought over a small 'to go' container of each for us to take home. There was also a brief "if you know, you know" moment during dinner that I am sure was entirely unintentional. Our Mandaloun Mix Grill entree came with a tasty green salad topped with crispy pita strips, which felt like a very sophisticated homage to the Friendly's Crispy Chicken Salad entree that was topped with tortilla strips. PRO TIP #1: Bring a bottle of wine or beer from home to enjoy with your meal. Mandaloun is a BYOB establishment and does not serve alcohol. PRO TIP #2: Bring cash. Mandaloun has added a small surcharge for using credit cards to pay for your meal.

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    I've been here a few times over the years. Starting with a place to get food to my dad who had…read moreissues with traveling and then just for myself and Lovey when we were in town. It's a lovely restaurant and the owners are friendly and happy to chat. Seeing as I grew up in this town, it was kind of weird to see such a great Middle Eastern place take hold - back in the day it was Chinese or Italian and that's IT. We've tried a fairly extensive range of their offerings, appetizers to entrees, and they're uniformly well made and well presented. Lots of parking in the lot in back and other than the longish walk around the block to get to the front door, nothing to criticize about access.

    Great atmosphere, great service. I personally found the food mediocre but all of it tasted fresh…read more I had the lentil soup & my wife had the chicken soup, both were bland in our opinion & the lentil soup was a really light consistency which was not what I was expecting, calamari was really 10/10 fresh with good light breading but sauce was bland & did nothing for it. I tasted piece of the chicken in the chicken salad & it was really good & well flavored so it was kind of puzzling to me that The chicken thigh lacked flavor even though the chicken itself was fresh & delicately grilled, vegetables was great especially the baby potatoes, rice was meh! But it came with no kind of sauce. There were at least 3 tables celebrating their birthday which I took for a good sign & place appears child friendly without being annoying so it seems like a great neighborhood spot. With good atmosphere & great service, & fresh ingredients, I was somewhat disappointed in the lack of flavors in several dishes but I would still cautiously recommend this place if you live in the neighborhood but I would not go out of my way to get to this restaurant.

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    Recently visited Just Greek. The vibe alone was soothing. Think olive trees, pottery, and straight…read moreout of Athens. I learned the owner actually is from Athens, and they use his family's recipes. We started with the spinach pie--perfectly flaky and so fresh. Then we got a bunch of spreads: spicy feta, tzatziki, Greek hummus, Greek caviar, and eggplant... honestly could've just eaten this with pita and been happy! The grilled halloumi was unreal. And if you like soup, get the avgolemono--it's so comforting and probably even better when you're under the weather. For mains, we did shrimp skewers with lemon potatoes (so good) and a beef and lamb gyro with fries--classic, dripping with flavor, and done right. The Mediterranean chicken burger was juicy and something new to try. And of course, dessert: ravani cake and walnut cake... both so good, moist, and not overly sweet. They even have a little market inside with imported Greek olive oils and snacks, which I loved. Definitely one of those places you go when you want something authentic and cozy!

    I love Greek food so stopped into this restaurant for dinner. When I arrived I parked in the plaza…read morelot and walked into this cute restaurant. I went to the front and ordered: Avgolemono Soup Beef & Lamb Gyro Dip & Spread Sampler (Hummus, Tahini, Dipping Spreads) Just Greek Bowl with Chicken Haloumi Appetizer (Goat Cheese, Pita, Tomato, Cucumber) Chicken Burger Baklava And Ravani Cake The food was delicious and the Dip and Spread Sampler was such a tasty treat! All in all a really great experience!

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    Love the food and service at this establishment. Invited a…read morefriend to join me for lunch today. We shared saganaki with fig jam and a fish dorado which was cooked perfectly. Thank you Konstantine for your professionalism and Hektor for your excellent food.

    I've been meaning to write a review for this spot ever since my folks took me out here for a…read morepre-birthday dinner in late January (2026). I don't know why we haven't frequented this spot sooner (at least during trips back home), but EVOO is legit. Also NOTE - its BYOB (but there are even some places nearish by you can grab a bottle or 3 if needed). Our server was very attentive, despite the restaurant being fairly busy. For apps, we decided on the: Hummus - how do you properly judge a Mediterranean restaurant without trying their hummus, and this was creamy, decadent and served with some fresh pita. Grilled Calamari (with roasted red pepper, lemon, evoo, capers, red onions) - very nicely cooked, not rubbery at all Grilled Octopus (with roasted red peppers, fava puree, capers, onions, red wine vinegar, arugula, evoo) - if octopus is on the menu, I'm gonna have it. For my entree, I got the pan-seared scallops with cauliflower puree, quinoa, spinach, heirloom tomato. Loved it. Cooked perfectly, loooved the silky puree...just a solid solid dish. All in all, EVOO definitely deserves to be on the Millburn/Essex shortlist when looking for nicer places to dine out. Can't wait to get back and try some more of their menu!

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