Looking for mediterranean-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are De-vino Wine Boutique, Bibi Wine Bar and Skin Contact, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry mediterranean-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 15 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable mediterranean restaurants in Lower East Side. Great mediterranean food that fits your budget.
Lower East Side's Affordable Mediterranean Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean tucked away in the historic streets of the Lower East Side. This collection showcases an impressive range of budget-friendly options, from the Turkish delights at Ankara #3 and Middle Eastern classics at Horus Cafe to the fresh seafood at Bin 141 and Italian plates at Maretta. Whether you are stopping by a cozy spot like Sami & Susu or enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of Bibi Wine Bar, these restaurants offer an authentic taste of the region without the high price tag.
19 restaurants in Best Affordable Mediterranean Restaurants in Lower East Side | Affordable Mediterranean Food
- De-vino Wine Boutique · rated 5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Bibi Wine Bar · rated 5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Skin Contact · rated 5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Cozy Cafe · rated 4.9/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. cafe.
- Maretta · rated 4.8/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Sami & Susu · rated 4.7/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- NYC Falafel Co · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Douska · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Kafana · rated 4.4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Zerza Mediterrano · rated 4.3/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Ankara #3 · rated 4.2/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Turkish.
- Horus Cafe · rated 4.2/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Kafana · rated 4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Rebel Cheese · rated 4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Bin 141 · rated 4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Seafood.
- Wolfnights: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Douska: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- NYC Falafel Co: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Sami & Susu: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.













