Craving Mediterranean food?
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 venture when cravings strike.
1. Bonapita
Topping the list is BONAPITA. Located at 49 Franklin St. (between Hawley and Arch streets) in Downtown Crossing, the bakery, Mediterranean and food delivery service spot is the highest-rated budget-friendly Mediterranean restaurant in Boston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 207 reviews on Yelp.
The site has lots more information about BONAPITA.
"BONAPITA is a local Bostonian quick service Restaurant that serves fresh, delicious and highly nutritious Mediterranean inspired food that will leave you craving for more," per the history section of its Yelp profile. "Served within or alongside thick and scrumptious Pita bread that’s baked daily on-premises, BONAPITA’S food will delight meat, vegetarian and vegan eaters alike."
2. Boston Shawarma
Next up is Fenway's Boston Shawarma, situated at 315 Huntington Ave. (between Opera Place). With four stars out of 570 reviews on Yelp, the Middle Eastern, halal and Mediterranean spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Boston Shawarma.
"Boston Shawarma's been bringing an authentic dining experience to Boston for over 30 years, serving up homemade dishes from their family's Middle Eastern recipes," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "They use only the finest, freshest ingredients and Halal meats, all wrapped up in a delicious pita or served alongside stuffed grape leaves and other classic sides. If you haven't visited yet, don't waste any more time -- they can't wait to serve you the flavors that have kept students, professors and locals coming back for over three decades."
3. Garlic 'n Lemons
Allston's Garlic 'n Lemons, located at 133 Harvard Ave. (between Hefferan Street and Glenville Terrace), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and halal spot four stars out of 585 reviews.
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"Chef Mardig Helvadjian has been at the helm of Chicken Sharwma for over 10 years," the business writes on Yelp, this time in the bio section of its profile. "He learned this Art of Sharwama from a brilliant and passionate Chef Peter. He helped Mardig understand how Sharwama works, while the juices are flowing throughout the meat or chicken, and taste as if there were a fireworks show of flavor in your mouth."
4. Gyro City
Gyro City, a Greek and Mediterranean spot in Kenmore, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 325 Yelp reviews. Head over to 88 Peterborough St. (between Kilmarnock and Jersey streets) to see for yourself.
Yelper Ray S., who reviewed Gyro City on Dec. 31, wrote, "Ordered the pork gyro and was not disappointed. It was both juicy and had crispy pieces of pork. Super flavorful and really worth the money."
Yelper Margot D. wrote, "A friend of mine who is Greek said this was the place for gyros, so we came last night for a quick dinner before heading out for drinks; he is obviously in the know because the pork gyro was terrific."
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