Boston's 5 best spots to score cheap Mediterranean food

Boston's 5 best spots to score cheap Mediterranean foodPhoto: Zo Greek/Yelp
Hoodline
Published on July 11, 2019

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Mediterranean fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mediterranean restaurants around Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.

1. Piperi Mediterranean Grill

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Topping the list is Piperi Mediterranean Grill. Located at 1 Beacon St. downtown Boston, the Mediterranean spot, which offers salads and sandwiches, is the highest-rated budget-friendly Mediterranean restaurant in Boston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 473 reviews on Yelp. 

Piperi Mediterranean grill serves up create-your-own meals featuring flatbreads, rice plates and salads with a choice of falafel, grilled chicken, hummus, feta cheese and more.

2. Zo Greek

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Next up is downtown's Zo Greek, situated at 3 Center Plaza With 4.5 stars out of 347 reviews on Yelp, the Greek spot, which offers salads and sandwiches, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. 

On the menu, look for gyros, pitas, spanakopita, soups and more.

3. BONAPITA

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Downtown Crossing's BONAPITA, located at 49 Franklin St. (between Hawley and Arch streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive bakery, Mediterranean and food delivery service spot 4.5 stars out of 200 reviews. 

BONPITA's menu includes chicken la planta and hummus plates, along with vegan choices like chickpea zucchini falafel and whole roasted cauliflower.

4. Boston Shawarma

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Boston Shawarma, a Middle Eastern, halal and Mediterranean spot in Fenway, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 524 Yelp reviews. Head over to 315 Huntington Ave. (between Opera Place) to see for yourself. 

The business' menu includes tabbouleh salad, shish kebab sandwiches, meat pies and more.

5. Dates & Olives

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Finally, over in Brighton, check out Dates & Olives, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 178 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Mediterranean and caterer spot, which offers sandwiches and more, by heading over to 160 Chestnut Hill Ave. (between Hatherly and Embassy roads). 

The create-your-own menu includes a choice of rice plate, salad or pita pocket filled with a selection of proteins, sauces and toppings.


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