Looking for mediterranean-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Celeste, Dagon and Eléa, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry mediterranean-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 9 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap mediterranean restaurants in Upper West Side. Great mediterranean food that fits your budget.
Upper West Side's Cheap Mediterranean Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Upper West Side through this collection of affordable eateries that prove great dining doesn't require a splurge. This diverse selection ranges from the authentic Middle Eastern staples at Mamoun's Falafel and Naya to the comforting American classics found at The City Diner and Bagels & Co. Whether you are craving the Mediterranean charm of Mila Cafe or the Spanish specialties at Malecon Restaurant, these neighborhood favorites offer high-quality meals at accessible prices. It is the perfect guide for anyone seeking a delicious, budget-friendly experience in one of Manhattan's most iconic residential areas.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Mediterranean Restaurants in Upper West Side | Cheap Mediterranean Food
- Celeste · rated 4.8/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Dagon · rated 4.8/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Eléa · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- Eléa · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- Malka · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Mila Cafe · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Elea · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- Ella Social · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Tarallucci e Vino · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Leyla · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Turkish.
- Bustan NYC · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Cotta Osteria · rated 4.4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Bodrum · rated 4.4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Effy's Café · rated 4.4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Buceo 95 · rated 4.4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Spanish.
- Elia · rated 4.4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- Bodrum Mediterranean Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- TESSA · rated 4.4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Effy's Cafe · rated 4.4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Miriam · rated 4.3/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Bagels & Co. · rated 4.3/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. American.
- Mamoun's Falafel - UWS, Manhattan, NY · rated 4.3/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Malecon Restaurant · rated 4.2/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Spanish.
- The City Diner · rated 4.2/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. American.
- Cafe Metro (UWS) · rated 3.8/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. American.
- Gennaro: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Eléa: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- Effy's Café: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Panineria: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
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.
