Mediterranean Restaurants in Atlanta

Cafe Lily

Decatur has no shortage of eclectic and slightly upscale dining nooks, and the Lilly is the spot for just that.Café Lily is charming little café in the middle of downtown Decatur. Simple and sweet, the concrete floors of the dining room are offset by bright purple walls, and seating is limited. A Mediterranean menu mixes spice, salads and a variety of cured meats and seafood. The price is fairly reasonable for all, Dishes from around the Mediterranean, including Portugal, Greece, Spain, southern France, Italy, Morocco and Lebanon, turn up from time to time on the menu of this lively neighborhood spot. The menu includes Petto Di Pollo Alla Parmigiano which is breaded breast of chicken and capellini pasta baked in a savory tomato sauce, topped with imported fontina, grana padano, and pecorino romano cheeses.
Best known for its enormous sandwiches, piled high with fresh vegetables and select meats, Cafe Lily also provides a nice array of ethnic dishes. Sample the Moroccan jerk steak, the Portuguese ribeye, or any one of their light seafood selections.

308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-371-9119

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Kyma

Kyma Kyma is a contemporary seafood tavern with an approachable menu that stays true to its Greek origin seafood dishes. The restaurant offers many different dining selections with a Mediterranean touch. It has a dramatic entrance with large columns, mosaic tiling and plush seating. This comfortable restaurant allows diners to choose from a menu designed around vegetarian-based preparations or order from the standard meat and fish menu. Chicken kebabs are Delicious, the tzatziki sauce and the red pepper purees for dipping were excellent. They have a ton of Greek wine selections. The inside of Kyma is pretty cool with fresh fish display, which included surpassingly alive lobsters and the interior has lots of white marble and large pillars inside the dining room.

3085 Piedmont Road Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 262-0702

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Z Pizza Alpharetta

Italian/Pizza restaurant with a fresh and organic menu of choices. Vegan and gluten-free options and pizza are available.

5315 Winward Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30004
678-205-4471

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Lunacy Black Market

Lunacy Black Market restaurant, the latest from Chef Paul Luna, boasts low prices and reasonably priced tapas and small sandwiches. Tapas are about $ 3 each, and during lunch hour they make small sandwiches for even less the menu is very limited, but daily specials, which are created according to Lunas fancy, is worth the money. Highlights include braised beef with roasted red peppers and goat cheese and pasta/risotto ,gooey cheddar rice cakes with herbs and pork ribs with balsamic mint. The more mundane steak fries and thick sweet potato fries are quite sought after. To boot, guests are invited into the kitchen to cook alongside Luna or perhaps watch him work.

231 Mitchell St SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-736-6164

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Athens Greek Restaurant

Athens Greek Restaurant is a vibrant little family owned Greek restaurant and serves great food made daily from real Greek ingredients. The service is fast and Mediterranean Specialties like Gyro wraps, marinated fork warps cost under $ 5 and served on pita bread topped with. lettuce, tomatoes and onions. with homemade tzatziki sauce. Dinner selections include Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast with Greek Potatoes and Pita Bread, Pastitsio with Greek Potatoes and Pita Bread (Baked Macaroni and Meatsauce topped with Bchamel Sauce and Cheese), Pork Loin Chops and Calamari. Athens also has children's menu and have Spaghetti with Meatsauce and Chicken Tenders with Fries and all children menu items are under $ 5. Athens Greek Restaurant offer a full menu of catering items suitable for office, home, or family functions.

10753 Alpharetta Highway
Roswell, GA 30076
770-552-8599

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Messinas Mediterranean Cuisine

Messinas Mediterranean Cuisine offers unique Mediterranean dining environment in a bright interior which is divided into two dining areas consisting of bar which is on the left side of entrance and main dining area which is on the right where regular table and booth seating are provided. A large patio area outside offers an outdoor seating option. Greek dishes include the traditional dolmades grape leaves stuffed with rice and minced meat topped with a lemon sauce, Gyro Souvlaki made with Delicious Gyro meat and marinated pork tenderloin served with Greek potatoes, Greek Salad, pita bread and Moussaka Plate which is A traditional Greek dish with layers of pan fried eggplant, minced ground beef, potatoes and topped with béchamel sauce served with a spanakopita.

Italian selections range from spaghetti and fettuccine alfredo, Italian Casserole to lasagna and cheese ravioli. For dessert, Messina’s offers the traditional Greek treats of baklava (layers of phyllo dough filled with walnuts and sweetened with honey) and galaktoboureko, custard between layers of phyllo pastry. Messinas Mediterranean Cuisine Offers a wine menu of more than 40 red and white Greek and Mediterranean wines to complement the Greek and Italian fare. Messina’s also offers bottled and draft beers as well as sodas, tea and water.

4075 Lawrenceville Hwy NW
Lilburn, GA 30047
770-935-9990

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Taverna Plaka

There are many generic restaurants when one wants to have fine dining options. However, if you want to transfer yourself to the Greek islands, there is only one restaurant that will take you there instantaneously in a second, Taverna Plaka. This truly authentic Greek restaurant has entertained and feasted Atlantans for the last seven years with delicious Greek food and real Greek entertainment. A taverna in Greece is a neighborhood cafe bar and restaurant which is the center of the social life of the many small settlements. Not only does Taverna Plaka have delicious food but it has the most popular Zorba dancing shows in America. The wait staff will from time to time stop what they are doing throughout the night and dance the Zorba, the dance patrons love to see. Menu includes fresh ground hummus, mussels sauteed in ouzo, hot meze, Beeftekia which is Char grilled seasoned beef cakes served with Tzatziki,grilled pork chops, baked moussaka, rotisserie lamb and chicken, seafood, and more. Full bar with specialty martinis & Greek wines and beer and Patio dining. Belly dancing Tuesday through Sunday.

2196 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
404-636-2284

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Cafe Istanbul

Risen from the humble beginnings this Turkish concept restaurant now includes lounging room with lush pillows and carpets and the menu includes stunning dishes like manti which is tiny hand shaped meat ravioli and amazing egg plant preparations and belly dancers provides the Mediterranean cultural experiance.Its unique appeal is a result of a menu selection of authentic, traditional Turkish recipes like sauced eggplanat,spicy ezme with contemporary and eclectic influences of Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern styles. If you are up for a cultural dining experience, be sure to check them out to be entertained by the beautiful belly dancers.
Cafe Istanbul is one of Atlanta's most popular Turkish restaurants. It is best known for providing an all-around dining experience, complete with excellent food, service, and entertainment. The management has taken great pains in designing the decor recreate an authentic Turkish feel. The dishes are prepared using fresh ingredients, while the prices are very reasonable. Some of the most popular items are Cafe Istanbul's baklava and Turkish coffee. There is always excellent music and on Wednesdays and weekends diners enjoy exciting performances from professional belly dancers. You can even order a hookah to smoke fresh tobacco for an complete Turkish dining experience. Cafe Istanbul was also named "Atlanta's Best Mediterranean Cuisine" five years in a row.

Cafe Istanbul Highlights

VIP Room, full bar and Hookah Lounge
Belly dancing on Wednesdays and weekends
Dinner menu includes chicken kababs, lamb kababs, lamb chops, turkisk kayak pizzas and Mediterranean chicken.

1850 Lawrenceville Highway
Decatur, GA 30033
404-320-0054

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Imperial Fez Restaurant

This restaurant embodies everything that is exotic and indulgence and guest enjoy delicious food while reclining on posh pillows in a well decorated dining room which is nothing short of extraordinary. Even those who have eaten better food in less sensual environments can deny the pleasure of having exotic food in this Moroccan restaurant. Belly dancers are some of the best in the city that is straight out of Casablanca.
The amazing food is prepared by Executive Chefs and owners Rafih and Rita Benjelloun. They use only the freshest ingredients and the highest quality of poultry, lamb and seafood. The restaurant also features vegetarian entrees.
One of Atlanta's most unique and interesting restaurants, It is an entertaining, dining experience that should not be missed.

Imperial fez Menu and ambiance Highlights:

A Choice of Soup -Harira (Lentil Bean Soup) or Chef's Choice Soup Du Jour Shlada-A Variety of Moroccan Salads
Entree - Your Choice of Lamb, Beef, Poultry, Game, Seafood, Vegetarian
Dessert - Atay B'Naa-naa (hot mint tea), Briouat (dessert pastry)
Harissa - Hot sauce served with all dinners (Hot or Mild)
Events include Cooking with the Chef "Learn to Cook Authentic Moroccan Cuisine" to learn Moroccan cuisine and features hookah bar and conducts belly dancing classes.

2285 Peachtree Rd ste 102 #102
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-351-0870

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