Looking for mediterranean-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Istanbul Bay Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant, Mavi Cafe and Riva Mediterranean & Turkish Cuisine, 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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Find upscale mediterranean restaurants in Staten Island. Great mediterranean food that fits your budget.
Staten Island's Upscale Mediterranean Destinations
Staten Island offers a sophisticated escape for diners seeking the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean and the timeless elegance of Italian cuisine. From the refined seafood dishes at Taverna Seabass and the chic atmosphere of Lava Restaurant & Lounge to the intimate settings of Il Sogno and Violette's Cellar, this collection highlights the borough's premier destinations for an elevated meal. Whether you are savoring the authentic traditions at Sapori Ristorante or enjoying a modern culinary experience at Del Porto, these upscale establishments promise an unforgettable journey through coastal and continental flavors.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Mediterranean Restaurants in Staten Island | Upscale Mediterranean Food
- Istanbul Bay Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant · rated 5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Mavi Cafe · rated 4.9/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Riva Mediterranean & Turkish Cuisine · rated 4.8/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Taverna Seabass · rated 4.8/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Trattoria Oliveto · rated 4.7/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Zara Forest Grill · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Amici Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Domenico’s Famous Ristorante & Cafe · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Zara Arthur Mediterranean Cuisine · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- The Best Coffee Shop · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. American.
- Noches de Colombia · rated 4.4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Spanish.
- La Bella Pizza · rated 4.4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Gyro King (Staten Island ) · rated 4.4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- Zara Cafe Grill · rated 4.3/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- La Candela Española · rated 4.3/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Spanish.
- 286 South · rated 4.3/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- La Piazza Pizzeria & Restaurant · rated 4.2/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Mona Lisa Pizzeria & Ristorante · rated 4.2/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Mike's Olympic Grill · rated 4.1/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- Abey African & Mediterranean Restaurant · rated 4.1/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- The Square on Annadale · rated 4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Lava Restaurant & Lounge · rated 4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Ramzi Gyro & Grill · rated 3.9/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Kuzina · rated 3.8/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- Forest Kebab House · rated 3/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Il Sogno: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- La Piazza Pizzeria & Restaurant: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Violette's Cellar: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Sapori Ristorante: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Tutto Apposto: 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.
