Looking for mediterranean-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Orchard Grocer, Ivan Ramen and Set L.E.S, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry mediterranean-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover the best Lower East Side restaurants with mediterranean options. Highly rated spots with authentic mediterranean menu items.
Lower East Side's Premier Mediterranean Destinations
The Lower East Side remains one of Manhattan's most vibrant culinary hubs, offering a rich tapestry of flavors that span from Mediterranean small plates to iconic American comfort food. This collection invites you to explore the neighborhood’s diverse landscape, featuring everything from the refined Japanese bowls at Ivan Ramen and Ramen Ishida to the soulful Indian fare at Divya’s Kitchen. Whether you are stopping by Katz's Delicatessen for a historic bite or enjoying a glass of wine at Bibi Wine Bar, these top-tier destinations showcase the very best of the area's Mexican, Italian, and global influences.
30 restaurants in Best Lower East Side Restaurants with Mediterranean Options | Top Rated
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: 5 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ivan Ramen · rated 4.7/5: 3 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Set L.E.S · rated 4.6/5: 11 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Divya’s Kitchen · rated 4.6/5: 5 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- V-Nam Cafe · rated 4.6/5: 3 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Katz's Delicatessen · rated 4.5/5: 6 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Trapizzino · rated 4.5/5: 8 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Yopparai · rated 4.5/5: 10 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Yokoya · rated 4.5/5: 9 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Supper · rated 4.4/5: 7 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Two Boots · rated 4.4/5: 5 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Barrio Chino · rated 4.3/5: 4 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- San Loco · rated 4.3/5: 3 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Horus · rated 4.2/5: 4 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Congee Village · rated 4.1/5: 8 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Casino · rated 4.1/5: 4 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Macondo · rated 4.1/5: 9 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Latin American.
- Rawsome Treats · rated 4/5: 8 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ten Bells · rated 4/5: 5 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Russ & Daughters · rated 4/5: 3 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Double Chicken Please · rated 4/5: 3 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Hotel Chantelle · rated 3.9/5: 6 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Gather · rated 3/5: 3 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mughlai Indian Cuisine: 20 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Nakamura: 8 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Supper: 5 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bel Fries: 5 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ivan Ramen: 5 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Les Enfants de Bohème: 4 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Tre: 4 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. 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.
