Looking to satisfy your appetite for Mediterranean fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mediterranean restaurants around Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. La Jolie Bleue
Topping the list is La Jolie Bleue. Located at 1560 Wisconsin Ave. NW in Georgetown, it is the highest-rated affordable Mediterranean restaurant in Washington, boasting five stars out of 39 reviews on Yelp.
The site has more information about La Jolie Bleue.
"All fresh and natural ingredients," it states on its Yelp profile.
Menu options include spanakopita, kofta soufflé, a couscous and vegetable platter and baklava.
2. The Greek Spot
Next up is the U Street Corridor's The Greek Spot, situated at 2017 11th St. NW. With four stars out of 426 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
Yelper David Z., who reviewed The Greek Spot on March 28, wrote, "Great portion of meat in the gyro platter, and the fries and salad were delicious. Tzatziki sauce is homemade and light and a complement to the meat, pita and salad. Side note: You must try that soda Mash, which does not have a lot of sugar, and the baklava."
Christine J. noted, "Order the gyro sandwich and platter. Both came with tons of meat. "
3. Roti
Foggy Bottom's member of the national chain Roti, located at 2221 I St. NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly spot four stars out of 355 reviews.
Yelper Crystal G., who reviewed Roti on Feb. 22, wrote, "The portions are large, the food is delicious. I got the steak rice plate and the meat was tender and delicious and every topping was perfect. The veggies were roasted and perfect."
Max S. noted, "Generous portions, delicious veggies. It's perfect. Food you feel good about eating."
4. Astor
Astor in Adams Morgan is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 323 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1829 Columbia Road NW to see for yourself.
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"Astor was founded in 1989," per the restaurant's Yelp profile.
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Concerning signature items, "A fusion of old and new flavors from a region of the world that values home-cooked meals," it notes on its Yelp page. "We here at Astor have built a foundation on skills fortified by Mr. Abdalla Hashish, a chef skilled in many areas of the culinary arts. Abdalla and his family spent countless years fusing traditional Mediterranean meals with new and fresh eats."
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