Looking for a tasty Mediterranean meal near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mediterranean spots around Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to venture when cravings strike.
1. Abigail Street
Topping the list is Abigail Street. Located at 1214 Vine St. in Over-The-Rhine, the Mediterranean wine bar and small-plates place is the highest-rated restaurant of its kind in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 304 reviews on Yelp.
This critically-acclaimed restaurant features a variety of creations, including notable menu options like wood grilled octopus with merguez sausage and fried chickpeas; Moroccan-spiced broccoli with berbere sauce, sesame seeds, miso and tahini; and scallop risotto with roasted chanterelle mushrooms. Check out the full menu here.
2. Aladdin's Eatery
Next up is Hyde Park's Aladdin's Eatery, situated at 3664 Edwards Road, Suite A With 4.5 stars out of 180 reviews on Yelp, the Lebanese spot has proven to be a local favorite.
Owner Fady Chamoun left Lebanon and arrived in the United States in 1972 with the dream of opening a traditional Lebanese restaurant. In 1994, Fady and his wife Sally accomplished that dream.
The restaurant features authentic fare such as hummus, falafel and shish kebabs, with a focus on healthy Lebanese foods. Look for specific menu options like the Araysis rolled pita with a mixture of lean ground beef, fried pine nuts, onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices topped with cheddar, turnips, pickles and tomatoes. (See the full menu.)
3. Sebastian's
Sebastian's, located at 5209 Glenway Ave. in West Price Hill, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the longtime Greek favorite, established in 1976, 4.5 stars out of 96 reviews.
Expect a variety of gyros and other Greek dishes like salads, spanakopita and baklava for dessert. You can see the full list of offerings here.
4. Chicago Gyros and Dogs
Finally, there's Chicago Gyros and Dogs, a CUF favorite with four stars out of 137 reviews. Stop by 201 W. McMillan St. to hit up the Greek spot, which offers sandwiches and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.
Gyros, burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, appetizers and desserts are all offer at this popular spot. Look for the Chicken Bacon Ranch pita, complete with lettuce and tomato; and the Gyro Dog with sliced gyro meat, tomatoes, onions and Taz sauce stacked atop the hot dog. Here's the full menu.
