Looking for mediterranean-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Bite, OASES New York and Meama, 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 refined flavors of the Mediterranean right in the heart of Washington Square, where elegant dining rooms meet the vibrant energy of the neighborhood. This curated selection features everything from coastal Greek specialties at Periyali and rustic Italian plates at Roscioli NYC to the sophisticated French-Mediterranean fusion found at Claudette. Whether you are seeking a high-end steakhouse experience or the aromatic spices of Middle Eastern fare, these upscale destinations offer a diverse range of culinary journeys for any discerning palate.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Mediterranean Restaurants in Washington Square | Upscale Mediterranean Food
- Bite · rated 5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. American.
- OASES New York · rated 5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Meama · rated 4.9/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Cozy Cafe · rated 4.9/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. cafe.
- CHLOE · rated 4.9/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Extra Virgin · rated 4.8/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Laliko · rated 4.8/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Barbounia · rated 4.7/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Song’ E Napule · rated 4.7/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Sami & Susu · rated 4.7/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Mr. Capri · rated 4.7/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Mangia SoHo - Italian Restaurant, Lunch & Corporate Catering · rated 4.7/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Kebab Express | Halal Grill · rated 4.7/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Shuka · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Spanish.
- Piccola Cuccina Estiatorio · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Maestro Pasta · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Village Taverna · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- Reyna · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- NYC Falafel Co · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Quique Crudo · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Spanish.
- Moustache Pitza · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Reyna New York · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Il Corallo Trattoria · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- The Little Owl · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Claudette · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. French.
- 19 Cleveland · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Pepe Rosso · rated 4.5/5: 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.
















