Clean, plenty of seating, great food, good portion sizes, great service with a smile, I can't wait to go back again. read more

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Restaurant is always clean and inviting, service is always great, food is always fresh and delicious. read more

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Nice people, tasty food. Get the leek wrap -- its divine! Can't speak about much else, since that and a Greek salad is what I've been ordering there for years. read more

Did a to go order today for lunch. Had the open chicken souvlaki and the lemon chicken and rice soup. The souvlaki was a large salad with a good portion of chicken, and a piece of pita. The soup was delicious. Nice lemon flavor without being too tart and full of rice and chicken pieces. read more

Best lunch & early dinner spot! They have earlier hours, so make sure to check before you head there. Or call ahead for pickup! The food is always on point, whether you're getting a wrap, salad, soup, even the dill dip for your chicken is unique to Natalie's and everything is so delicious. The owners and employees are very nice as well, which is always an added bonus. If you choose to eat there, it's standard diner seating; everything is always clean. Don't forget to grab a piece of baklava for dessert! Yum. read more

I've only had takeout from Natalie's for lunch during the work week and its always been amazing! The food is fresh and so tasty. I've tried the falafel and the spanakopita lunch combo with a Greek salad - I really love the spanakopita - it's cooked perfectly and I love their Greek salad - they use California black olives and banana peppers instead of the usual Kalamata olives and hot peppers both of which I'm not a fan. The falafel I had was very tasty and was a generous portion. My coworkers have had the chicken wrap and the Greek salad with chicken and the vegetarian wrap - we keep ordering so that speaks to how much we enjoy it. I can't wait to have the Spanakopita again ! Turns out we ordered again today and I got a picture before I dug in! Yum! read more

Natalie's Mediterranean Eatery - Spanakopita and Greek Salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Natalie's is still one of my favorite restaurants in the area. Either lunch or dinner, you can dine in or take out. Every time I call ahead for takeout, the food is ready quickly. It's always consistently good too. During my most recent visit for take out today, I got the chicken gyro wrap which was filling and delicious! So incredibly flavorful! In the past I've had a few other wraps which have been good too. The service is always good and the owner is friendly. I highly recommend trying their food! read more

My son granted my birthday wish to spend a mom-son day together & asked me where I wanted to go for lunch. I'm not from here & unfamiliar w/all of the eateries in the area, but I knew I wanted Mediterranean food (in particular Tabouli & possibly a good gyro). We've tried a few places w/similar offerings, but wanted to try someplace new. As soon as my son started to see what places in the area served what we were looking for--Natalie's Mediterranean Eatery was the 1st place that came up & it was very highly rated w/amazing reviews! We both looked at their menu & combined w/their ratings & reviews, immediately knew we wanted to try them! OMG chef's kiss!!! We shared a large Tabouli & each of us also got an open gyro salad. The tabouli was perfect for 2 people to share (except it was so delicious we could've happily & easily inhaled our own large tabouli individually)! Not knocking the other places we've had tabouli at, but this was tops! It reminded us of a little neighborhood store that had a deli counter--that had closed years before coming out here--where you could order food--until Natalie's we hadn't found a place that's nearly as good or dare say better! The open gyro salads were also plenty (you could easily split it in half & save half of it for later), but absolutely no complaints & we thoroughly enjoyed our meal! We didn't realize or think to ask, that the open gyro salad has feta cheese (which neither of us are fans of), BUT somehow everything mixed together tasted scrumptious & we didn't even notice the feta ! The open gyro salad came w/lots of pita bread, a garlic creamy sauce & a salad dressing (like a Greek salad dressing) everything was so yummy & filling to say the least! The restaurant is very clean & the service was very friendly, attentive & just all around top notch!!! The bathroom's were very clean & obviously kept well maintained--to me, you know if the bathroom is clean, that means they care about their establishment, the quality of the food they serve & their customer's satisfaction & just care!!! No, it's not a "fancy" or pretentious place--instead Natalie's Mediterranean Eatery is a welcoming family run type place (an eatery) that serves up delicious food & awesome service & gives you your $'s worth that you can go to eat some GOOD Mediterranean food, relax, enjoy yourself or the company of whoever you're with & just be comfortable to just have a nice time!!! I would definitely recommend Natalie's Mediterranean Eatery to anyone who's looking to feast on some delicious Mediterranean food, but they also offer many other fare as well, but you'll be missing out if you don't try some of the Mediterranean foods!!! Thankful to those who rated & reviewed Natalie's or we'd be the ones missing out!!! We'll be back ASAP & if anything will have to fight the urge to not visit sooner than later !!! Thank you to the wonderful staff/team/owner's of Natalie's Mediterranean Eatery--we love your restaurant & your food (I had to fight myself to not have any baklava too next time I'm giving in !)!!! read more

Natalie's Mediterranean Eatery - Open Gyro Salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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The man at the counter was incredibly rude. I can let that go, because I would hate working with the public. But the food just wasn't worth it. The food was burned and tasted mediocre. I drive past this place every day on my way home from work, but I will be driving out of my way to go elsewhere in the future. read more

The owner is super friendly along with staff. My food is always ready on time and the quality is second to none..

We've tried almost everything on the menu and have not been disappointed! Awesome food, served with a happy disposition!

Randomly stopped here for lunch during my lunch hour, and to my surprise it was one of the best salads I have ever had!! Everything was flavorful as can be, it came out quickly and was a very large portion! I had the rice with grilled chicken over a bed a lettuce. Their Greek dressing was amazing! Great lunch spot. read more

Natalie's Mediterranean Eatery - a salad in a styrofoam container - Middle Eastern Near Me - Buffalo, New York

What can I say? This is a local business run by a super nice family, they are doing everything to make this visit a great experience for you! Food is beyond great, my favorite is the dessert "baklava". They are very welcoming and chat with you if you are interested to talk. I learn about their beautiful story and I cannot express enough how amazing these people are. Good is awesome !!!!! Definitely give it a try read more

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Always satisfied with food and service. The best falafel in Buffalo I go at least once a month. Try anything on the menu all homemade and delicious read more

Absolutely fire, A++ and the owner is a great guy as well. Can't get enough of this delicious food

A case of being letdown by good reviews. When I came in on an off-hour, restaurant was completely empty. There were 2 workers busy prepping a catering order. No one acknowledged me, so I just walked up to the counter when I was ready to order. Mini Wrap Combo w/ Soup was quite small at $12.99. To be fair, the sign did mention "Mini", but it was maybe the thickness of an empty roll of toilet paper and was about 4-6 bites. Soup was also quite small, and it came in a flat-plastic container, same size as a small salsa/hummus from grocery store. A big guy would definitely still be hungry if they ordered this combo! Food was good, but I don't think they'd be losing much money if they made these items a bit bigger. Very little protein in mini wrap. Felt like a shrinkflation situation. Contrary to the many reviews that influenced me coming here, I didn't find the workers all that friendly. My review would've been more favourable if the people were more welcoming. read more

I pop in now and then over the last 5 years, it's close to my work so when I want take out that's fresh and won't weigh me down I order here! Friendly, quick, and always a great lunch! read more

Reviewing this restaurant is making me drool just thinking about it! Natalies is hands down best place to go for cheap, quick, and delicious Mediterranean dishes. I basically love everything on the menu. The last time I was here, I ordered the open Cauliflower wrap. The cauliflower was cooked to perfection and also had a lemony broiled taste to it. The homemade tahini sauce on the side is a perfect addition to the cauliflower. The owners are also super helpful with the menu, and nice enough to bring your plate to you with a smile on the side. In total, I spent about $10 on a meal that filled me up all day and was very tasty. I'll be dreaming of Natalies until I'm able to go back. read more

Natalie's Mediterranean Eatery - Open fried cauliflower - Middle Eastern Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Every time I come here the food is delicious. Spanakopita is very good. Always fresh, owner's on site.

When I lived in NYC, I always went to Kalustyan's for my shunglish fix. No one else sells it in Manhattan; it's a rare item. Few know what it is and even fewer sell it. I have to admit that I never expected to see shunglish offered at a Buffalo restaurant in a strip plaza that also sells chicken fingers. A little paper sign on the glass display case quietly announces it. That told me all I had to know about the quality of the food here: if you can make shunglish, you know what you're doing so I loaded up on a grocery bag full of take-out items. They were all very good. So, what's shunglish, you say? I won't tell. Go to Natalie's and discover it for yourself. read more

Natalie's Mediterranean Eatery - Middle Eastern Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Natalie's is one of my favorite spots for Mediterranean. Their shawarma is great. The only thing I would complain about is that it takes a long time for the garlic to evacuate your mouth despite all the mouthwash and toothpaste you may use. I have also had the baba ganoush and it is fabulous. All the food is flavorful, it comes out fast, and the employees are friendly. read more

Heads up: Stopped by for lunch today - they are closed for a vacation through August 21st.

My experience here was a lot better then other Mediterranean places I've visited. The staff was nice! Was great to see diversity within the employees . The open souvlaki was to die for! The Dill sauce was really garlicky, the way I like it. As was the tzatziki! Very clean environment. It was slow but didn't stop the staff from doing their best. Ample parking and great food! Way better then Rachel's! read more

Natalie's Mediterranean Eatery - Leftover beef souvlaki - Middle Eastern Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Located halfway between UB North and South, Natalies is a convenient lunch stop for a lot of us. My favorite thing on the menu is the lemon chicken and rice soup. It is delicious- not too lemony! There is usually a daily special, a variety of soups (but obviously get the lemon chicken), and a wide-range of Mediterranean favorites (souvlaki, falafel). You place your order and your order is brought to your table when it's ready. What I dislike: Soup comes in styrofoam. Ugh. The prices are also on the high side (but portions are quite large) and the atmosphere is non-existent. Decent place to grab some lunch, especially if you stick with the lemon chicken and rice a soup! read more

Owner is an asshole. The food is sub par. Customer service is key and they lack it in every respect. Spend your money where they value you and not just your money. read more

I reviewed their other location as well: Food is delicious and the staff is always friendly. My go to is their chicken shawarma wrap or the chicken kabob wrap. My mom loves their vegetarian wraps, especially the spinach and leek wrap. Their soups are always great too. This location has grape leaves too, which I get every time I order here read more

This place is yum, yum, yum! Hubby and I will def be back! It's too bad I didn't take pics of our food, but I guess it's all the same. I just wanted to chow down, and that I did! The restaurant is spacious, very clean and has 3 TVs. The employees are nice and they offer a variety of food. The food was delicious! Hubby got the fish fry which is offered all day, everyday. It was yummy, I tried it. The fries that came it with were the best we've had in awhile! They were just basic restaurant fries, but so so yummy! Crispy, but soft and so tasty! Although, a bit too much salt for me. I will ask for unsalted fries if I order my own next time. And yes, there will be a next time! I ordered the pita combo with beef souvlaki, a Greek salad and rice. The beef was tender and the seasoning scrumptious! The Greek salad was good, the rice was even better. It had the perfect amount of pepper in it and had an overall yummy taste. The baklava was just oh so scrumdillyumcious! Did I spell that right? Who cares, we're taking about Baklava! I ate a piece there and got a piece to go. read more

It's been over 7 years since I've eaten here and it's still amazing! Food is fresh, delicious and authentic! Best I've ever had!

This is one of my favorite spots in the city of Buffalo. Seriously. I've been coming here for years since I first came with my old roommate 6 years ago when I was in college. Now that I've gotten my partner hooked, I plan on coming a lot more frequently than I have recently. The food, no matter what I've gotten, has been nothing short of delicious. I've had tons of things on this menu, and everything is fresh and flavorful. A few of my favorites include the grape leaves, homemade hummus, and the CHICKEN GYRO WRAP. Seriously. The dill sauce is to die for with lettuce, tomato, and tender chicken in the softest pita wrap you can imagine. The grape leaves are the best I've ever had. The hummus is so fresh and comes with pita slices. All of these delicacies are served with smiles and friendliness from the family that owns the place. If you enjoy this style of food, Natalie's is the place to be in Buffalo. Try it. You won't regret it! read more

Buffalo has some great Mediterranean food options, and Natalie's is a perfect example! The establishment itself is very simple, yet comfortable. I usually order the chicken gyro wrap with cream of broccoli soup. The wrap itself is very flavorful, but the combination with the soup makes the meal so much more savory! The food is on point and I highly recommend any of their soups or wraps. Only caveat is that the food is a little expensive for the amount that you get. read more

Natalie's Mediterranean Eatery - Chicken noodle soup and chicken gyro wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Natalie's Mediterranean is a locally owned Middle Eastern restaurant. The family is Lebanese and makes fantastic homemade food. I've been to Natalie's several times and have tried a variety of their dishes, including the shawarma and gyros. Recently, the owner specially made these samosas, which were really good. The owners of Natalie's are really nice and are great hosts. Really, they're lovely people and the owner enjoys to talk to his customers. In regards the food, it's great for lunches. You receive your food fairly quickly. It's pretty cheap- most lunches are around $8-$9. It's a good deal, especially when you just want something quick. For UB students, I would recommend this over going to Rachel's. Why I didn't give 5/5 stars....I have a difficult time giving restaurants like this the full stars simply because I know that it's Americanized. I know that you can find better food in Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries...and of course, even in Rochester and Toronto, but these are all drives and airplanes away. For Buffalo, this is the best fast food Middle Eastern food. It's not the best overall Middle Eastern food, but it's good quality, cheap, and filling. Overall, Natalie's a nice place for a quick bite to eat. I recommend it if you're looking for something cheap, filling, and close to UB. Generally, everyone likes this place so it's a good place to meet your friends for lunch. read more

Food was good and service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was clean. I would definitely go again and try some more options. The lemon rice soup and spanakopita were tastey:) I wish they would not use so much styrofoam ... especially in the microwave!!! read more

Natalie's Mediterranean Eatery - Soup good :) Styrofoam bad :( - Middle Eastern Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Ahh, yes Natalie's - a small cafe located at Grover Cleveland Plaza right before Eggert Rd (if you're going South on Millersport). It's cozy, family owned, and full of delicious goodies. The owners are friendly and almost always there. This place is a vegan's paradise. It usually has at least a few vegan soups and four different veggie burger options (and veggie wraps as well). The soups are made fresh every morning and they make some soups (such as the lentil) a little different each time. Sometimes it tastes very lemony and other times there are noodles floating around. It's nice to get that variety. The turkey gumbo soup is also excellent, but my favorite is probably the sweet potato chowder (and this soup has won them some awards) and that has always been pretty consistent in taste. The cafe is small and the decor isn't anything special. It's a simple, family-run operation that has developed quite a great reputation among vegans and the locals, so I'm sure they are doing quite well. My few quips with the place is, for one - there is no wifi. Also, they recently raised the price of their fish fry (which is quite huge and quite crispy, but the tartar sauce is not homemade -- so why the extra $1, huh?). The decor inside could be touched up a little, although it works in its simplicity. If you're a vegan, this place will be a haven for you. If you're not, you can still enjoy their delicious food and feel good bringing your friends here knowing they will not be disappointed. read more

Stop in and had the beef shawarma and a bowl soup. Verdict: food was fresh and the beef was tender.love the hummus but what floor me was the soups.. Excellent . I had a lentil and dumpling soup that was hot filling and had a warming feeling just eating it,and for me to say this about a soup with no meat in it is saying something. The place is nicely decor for a sit down deli and is located in a quite area of Amherst on miller port hwy between Sheridan and eggert. Lost one star due to the lack of friendly service... Not nasty per said just very short with explaining dishes and slow with service. Get pass that the food is great. read more

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It's been years since I thought about Natalie's, but we ordered from here for a work lunch, and it hasn't left my mind! Just FYI, they do not deliver, but the trip is worth it for sure! We ordered 3 Falafel Wraps, 3 Chicken Gyro Wraps, and a quart of Hummus, for 10-12 people. The wraps are large, so they split nicely between our mix of veggies and meat eaters. The falafel was delicious. The pita nice and soft and fresh. I even enjoyed the pickles which I thought may have added an odd flavor, but it was well balanced and tasty. The hummus was awesome! A little on the salty side, but again so fresh with a nice texture. The real star for me was the chicken gyro though, mostly because of the amazing dill yogurt sauce, and the perfect soft, fresh feta cheese. I'd like to add the dill sauce to everything savory I eat. I love tzatziki anyway, but Natalie's sauce is a level up from anything I've ever had before. The minute I finished the gyro wrap (which BTW, would probably be amazing made with falafel!), I just had to write a review on Yelp. It was THAT inspirational! I can't wait to try other items on Natalie's menu. I hear the rice pudding is amazing too. read more

This was ok, but a bit, well, unusual. Schwarma, Perfectly done, is a wonderful wrap. But stuffed with French fries as a filler, not so much. And pickles? Now that was unusual. Having had the wondrous wrap at several places in town, including a food truck, a couple of take out places on Hertel, and a couple of middle eastern restaurants, I can say I have never had French fries, or pickles inside a Schwarma. The chicken Schwarma had a garlic mayo instead of tahini sauce, which was ok, but was certainly better when I got a tahini on the side and added it in. The others in the party thought the beef Schwarma and gyros had no middle eastern seasoning to them. I have to say I didn't notice because, well, there were French fries INSIDE the wrap. read more

I never had a bad meal at Natalie's. I always get the falafel wrap, which is always amazing. I love that they put pickles in the wrap! The lentil soup is delicious! The baklava is to die for... Fresh, crunchy gooey goodness. I could eat it by the tray full. I can only speak to those three items (I'm a creature of habit). Stop in for a delicious Mediterranean snack. You will not be disappointed. read more

Love the wraps and even though I'm not a vegetarian I appreciate all of the options! I've had chicken shawarma in NYC And I actually prefer Natalie's. It is family-owned joint and they are really friendly. It may not be the cheapest option for fast food but you get a lot more out of it than just good food. Warning the Chicken Shawarma is pretty garlicky! read more

I am totally addicted to their Chicken Gyro wrap, their homemade dill sauce makes this sandwich! If you like a little spice, ask for their house oil. It's all so good! read more

This restaurant has excellent Lebanese food! My Lebanese grandmother and aunt have given it their seal of approval by saying that the tabouli was better than some family recipes she's made! Now that's a statement! They have a great soup menu too with many vegetarian options each day! A vegetarian's dream! read more