Columbus/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 14, 2019
The 4 best Mediterranean spots in ColumbusBrassica | Photo: Alina A./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Mediterranean restaurant?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top such spots around Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your appetite.

Fall is the top season of the year for consumer spending at restaurants across the Columbus area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of customer relationship management software and email automation for small businesses. Estimated daily customers at Columbus-area restaurants grew to 42 per business in the fall of last year, 3% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Nazareth Restaurant & Catering

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First on the list is Nazareth Restaurant & Catering. Located at 5239 N. Hamilton Road on the city's far northeast side, it's the highest-rated Mediterranean restaurant in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 175 reviews on Yelp. Its menu includes Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare.   

2. Brassica

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Next up is the Short North's Brassica, at 680 N. High St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,014 reviews on Yelp, the Mediterranean spot, which offers sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Lavash Cafe

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Clintonville's Lavash Cafe, at 2985 N. High St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spot 4.5 stars out of 584 reviews.

4. Mazah Mediterranean Eatery

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Mazah Mediterranean Eatery, a Mediterranean spot in Tri-Village, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 308 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1453 Grandview Ave. to see for yourself.


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