Looking for a tasty Mediterranean meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mediterranean restaurants around Alexandria, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro
Topping the list is Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro. Greek and Italian specialties vie for prominence, from baked moussaka to chicken marsala. Located at 1118 King St. in Old Town, it is the highest rated Mediterranean restaurant in Alexandria, boasting 4.5 stars out of 315 reviews on Yelp.
The house specialty shrimp is sautéed in olive oil, garlic, basil, tomatoes, feta cheese and artichoke hearts, finished in a brandy cream tomato sauce, and served over pasta. The weekend brunch offers Greek and Italian omelets, pancakes, French toast and bottomless mimosas.
2. Taverna Cretekou
Also in Old Town is Taverna Cretekou, situated at 818 King St. It's a white tablecloth spot with a garden patio. The long list of small plates includes dolmas, spanakotiropita and fava bean mousse with olive oil and lemon. Main dishes showcase chicken, lamb and fish.
A number of Greek wines are available, which you can enjoy with live music every Thursday. With four stars out of 474 reviews on Yelp, the Greek and Mediterranean spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Delia's Mediterranean Grill & Brick Oven Pizza
Delia's Mediterranean Grill & Brick Oven Pizza, located at 209 Swamp Fox Road in Eisenhower, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it four stars out of 441 reviews.
Grilled items include shrimp, herbed chicken wings, salmon and lamb chops. The brick oven churns out pizzas with pesto chicken, chorizo and ham, and a vegetarian pie with red onions, green peppers, tomato, Kalamata olives and feta cheese. There are also salads, pastas, paninis and soups. Pair your meal with beer, wine or a cocktail.
4. The Pita House
Next up is The Pita House, a Lebanese spot in Old Town. Vegetarians will be pleased with a long list of meatless appetizers, like baba ghanoush, hummus, and falafel, and entrées like lentils cooked with rice and onions, or zucchini stuffed with rice, tomatoes and onions. Meat dishes include gyros, shawarma and shish kebab.
It's another go-to, with four stars out of 432 Yelp reviews. Head over to 719 King St. to try it for yourself.
5. Mediterranean Bakery & Cafe
Finally, there's the Mediterranean Bakery & Cafe, which has earned four stars out of 205 reviews on Yelp. It is serving up sandwiches like gyros and shawarma, plus salads and Middle Eastern-flavored pizzas.
On the bakery side, look for eclairs, creme puffs and baklava. It's also a market, where you can buy olive oil, vinegar, condiments and prepared foods to go. You can find it at 352 S. Pickett St.
