To help you navigate Atlanta’s vibrant Mediterranean dining scene, we present our 2026 guide to the spots truly worth your time and appetite. We’ve visited each, savored their flavors, and felt they justified every delicious bite. These are the great new Mediterranean restaurants in Atlanta.
Azizi
$ | (470) 833-0485 | WEBSITE
Atlanta has no shortage of Mediterranean spots—you can find our rankings of the top ones here—but just because someone serves hummus and baklava doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed a memorable meal. Unless you head to Azizi. This is one of those lively little places that mixes drinks, music, and flavorful food, but instead of feeling like a generic hookah lounge, the deceptively small space feels genuinely vibrant and fun.
Order a margarita and a shot of Don Julio—though be prepared for the nearly $30 tab—then settle in as the DJ spins good tunes that keep the energy high. There’s also a menu of Moroccan Tea with its vibrant minty and spicy notes and hummus topped with flavorful lamb, which can turn an evening of drinks into a full night out.
CAVA
$ | (470) 903-1851 | WEBSITE
Tucked away in Atlanta’s vibrant dining scene, CAVA is a casual Mediterranean spot that feels like a warm embrace. It’s bright and welcoming, with clean lines and modern touches that create a relaxed atmosphere where you can focus on the food, not the fuss. This is a place to enjoy a great meal, not to make a statement. And it’s affordable all the time here, with hearty bowls priced around $12 and refreshing drinks like the cucumber mint for just $4.
And when you’re ready to dive into the menu after a sip of that cool beverage, you can also get some fantastic Greek chicken—a favorite among regulars—served in pitas or bowls alongside popular vegetarian options. The staff, including Quan, Brandon, Sid, Kendoll, Mikayla, and Malcom, are incredibly helpful and attentive, offering knowledgeable service with a genuine smile that makes even indecisive guests feel completely at ease.
Ali Baba Mediterranean
$ | (404) 223-1445 | WEBSITE
The stretch of Buford Highway near the international market has quietly become a destination for authentic Mediterranean flavors. It’s where you’ll find Ali Baba Mediterranean, tucked between a halal butcher and a Middle Eastern grocery. Inside, the dining room feels like a cozy family kitchen that got a stylish update, with warm terracotta walls and rustic wooden tables.
Outside is a small patio with simple seating and string lights that make this a perfect spot for enjoying generous portions of falafel wraps and lamb gyro combos with friends. It gets lively on weekend evenings, but stop by during lunch if you want to chat about the day’s specials with the friendly proprietor while savoring some of the best hummus and baba ghanoush in the city.
Sinbad Mediterranean Grill
$ | (404) 458-3938 | WEBSITE
Sinbad Mediterranean Grill is a Mediterranean spot from some of the people behind other popular Atlanta eateries. Much like those other places, it’s a casual affair with fresh and delicious food that serves as catnip to anyone in a five-mile radius with a craving for shawarma.
You’ll find a few people here taking their Greek fries a little too seriously, but most are just here to catch up, eat a chicken kabob plate, and enjoy baklava under the clean, welcoming atmosphere of this neighborhood grill.
Fia Restaurant
$$$ | (404) 949-1450 | WEBSITE
After years of acclaim in Atlanta’s dining scene, Fia Restaurant occupies the lobby of the Burgess Hotel, transforming the space into a welcoming spot full of warm lighting and comfortable seating. It’s equal parts neighborhood gem and special occasion destination, and even if the service can occasionally feel rushed, we can confidently say that the food coming out of the kitchen is some of the most delicious Mediterranean cuisine in the area.
The menu ranges from must-try classics like the ribeye and wood-grilled steak—perfectly cooked and richly flavored—to unique delights like the Visalia onion and fennel soup and inventive riffs on appetizers like the tuna tartare. Stop by for a Cosmopolitan and a meal before a night out with friends. And if you’re celebrating, order the Lamb Shank or Scallops risotto (they’re easily the superior dishes).
Taza Grill
$ | (770) 874-3339 | WEBSITE
If you asked us where in Atlanta to find a truly authentic Mediterranean meal—with flavors that transport you straight to the Eastern Mediterranean—a gas station would be our last guess. And yet, here we are, standing inside Taza Grill, looking past the pumps. Reminiscent of casual eateries in Athens or Beirut, this spot feels airlifted straight from a bustling Mediterranean market.
During lunch, things are fairly relaxed—excellent shawarma wraps built around perfectly seasoned meats, gyros worth savoring bite by bite, and the warm aroma of spices drifting through the air. In the evenings, it gets cozier, with friendly service and comforting meals (it’s one of the few spots where you can grab a satisfying dinner without fuss). This is a slice of Mediterranean hospitality, right in the middle of an Atlanta gas station.
Aviva by Kameel Midtown
$ | (470) 355-6543 | WEBSITE
Aviva by Kameel Midtown is a Mediterranean gem by day and a cozy dinner spot by night—or the other way around if you’re craving those Wednesday pasta specials. It’s the passion project of chef Kameel himself, who handles the shawarma, ratatouille, and rosemary chicken with the same generous spirit as his original downtown location.
Grab a plate of that perfectly seasoned chicken shawarma with lentils & cabbage slaw for your next lunch break or cool off with their homemade baba ghanoush and hummus in the food court’s outdoor seating area that definitely spent a previous life as a quiet urban oasis. Aviva is welcoming, it’s hearty, and it’s a shining example of just how flavorful a no-frills Middle Eastern restaurant can be.
Lavash Mediterranean Grill
$ | (470) 355-1962 | WEBSITE
Lavash Mediterranean Grill is the kind of neighborhood spot where you’ll want to settle in for a satisfying meal. It feels a bit like eating in a cozy family kitchen—complete with warm lighting, simple wooden tables, and Mediterranean-inspired accents (but 2026 prices). It’s situated on a busy Atlanta street alongside other restaurants and shops, but thanks to efficient service and quick preparation, you never really have to stress about waiting long.
Try the beef kebob, a slow-cooked dish that’s just flavorful enough to make you appreciate Mediterranean cuisine.
Mediterranean Grill
$ | (404) 917-1100 | WEBSITE
Finding a Mediterranean spot that serves gyro this good in a strip mall is like discovering a diamond in a coal mine—and that’s exactly what Mediterranean Grill has accomplished. This family-friendly gem tucked away in Atlanta serves delicious food with well-seasoned meat on pita and flavorful tzatziki sauce that makes every bite worthwhile.
The space feels like a cozy neighborhood kitchen where someone might share a platter while quietly enjoying a meal—complete with simple wooden tables, cheerful lighting, clean floors, and enough friendly chatter to make it all feel genuinely welcoming. The menu leans hearty, with made-to-order dishes like chicken kabobs, chicken fingers with homestyle fries, and baklava that come in generous portions perfect for sharing or saving for tomorrow.
Delbar – Buckhead
$$$ | (404) 738-9302 | WEBSITE
Walking into Delbar in Buckhead through its grand entrance might as well be a portal to somewhere that feels an awful lot like a Mediterranean courtyard in Santorini, Greece (there’s even a cocktail called Aegean Breeze). The vibrant space seats around 80 people, inside and out, and it’s full of colorful tiles, intricate patterns, and the aroma of grilled meats giving the whole place a lively, energetic feeling.
The dishes feel like they were crafted with generations of tradition, like the lamb kabobs, a classic preparation made with perfectly seasoned meat, aromatic rice, and fresh herbs. Make a reservation online or through Delbar’s website, or show up early on weeknights when the restaurant is slightly less crowded.
Olive Bistro Galleria Meze & Wine Bar
$ | (770) 272-8900 | WEBSITE
Equal parts Mediterranean bistro and wine bar, Olive Bistro is unlike anything else in Atlanta. The menu is inspired by the warm and welcoming ambiance that fills the room, and it consistently delivers generous portions that keep customers coming back. The food we’ve tried so far has been excellent. The Vinings spot is pleasant and inviting, with cozy tables anchored around a large bar in a bustling space.
Come for the well-seasoned chicken gyro with amazing pita, stay for the attentive service and good prices. Or vice versa. Either way, you’ll want to stick around a while.
Kitty Dare
$$ | (404) 228-1566 | WEBSITE
The masterpiece you see described here is called a white chocolate pistachio cheesecake. It combines three heavyweights: creamy cheesecake, rich white chocolate, and a generous sprinkling of crushed pistachios crowning a buttery graham cracker crust. This surprisingly divine dessert is the one to beat at Kitty Dare, a popular spot in Atlanta’s dining scene. Technically, the restaurant is one of those buzzy Mediterranean spots—too polished to be truly rustic.
Still, the inviting atmosphere and comfortable seating that belongs in a well-appointed urban dining room are fun and immersive. In addition to that cheesecake triumph, they make delicious cocktails worth the higher prices and a must-try Tunisi eggplant starter with labneh dip.
Pera Bistro
$$$ | (404) 600-2293 | WEBSITE
There aren’t many other Mediterranean spots in Atlanta where the atmosphere stays lively until late every weekend. Despite the “grown and sexy” vibe and its positioning as a popular date-night destination, Pera Bistro feels authentic and well-executed from years of perfecting its menu. It sits at the intersection of two dining experiences: couples enjoying a special occasion with dishes like the spicy feta and lamb, and groups gathering for the energetic hookah bar ambiance.
Best of all, the food is reasonably priced—by modern Atlanta standards—making Pera Bistro as ideal for starting your evening with the octopus appetizer as it is for ending it with a satisfying flank steak.