Meze – Mediterranean
Meze invites diners into a vibrant, sun-drenched space where the air is perfumed with toasted spices and the joyful clatter of shared small plates. Golden, crisp cigar pastries and tender zucchini pancakes provide a delightful crunch alongside velvety bowls of smoky babaganush and herb-brightened tabbouleh. This communal feast is rounded out by the soul-warming depth of traditional lentil cakes and creamy yogurt soup, offering an authentic and heartfelt taste of Mediterranean hospitality.
2437, 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20009-2003 +12027970017 https://mezedc.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, keto, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, tlc, detox, alkaline, zone, raw-food, volumetrics, aip, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic, sirtfood
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Kasar - $8.5: Creamy and mild sheep’s milk cheese served with tomato Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating
- Turkish Style Tabbouleh - $10: Turkish wheat bulgur salad with beet, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, spring onions, parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Brussels Sprout - $10: Fried Brussels sprouts, garlic and yogurt-mayo sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Cigar Shape Pastry - $9: Crispy cigar-shaped pastry stuffed with feta cheese, parsley and dill Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Yogurt Soup - $7.5: Cold yogurt soup with cucumber, garlic, and dill Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Zucchini Pancakes - $9.5: Savory zucchini pancakes mixed with feta cheese served with tomato and yogurt sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
- Three Dips - $21: Selection of three Mediterranean dips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Babaganush - $8: Grilled eggplant and tahini paste seasoned with garlic and olive oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Lentil Cakes - $8: Veggie lentil cakes with bulgur, onions, and parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Lentil Soup - $7: Aromatic red lentil soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Grape Leaves - $9: Grape leaves stuffed with caramelized onions, rice, and pine nuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Roasted Red Pepper - $9: Roasted red pepper spread with walnut, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
Salads
- Tomato Relish - $8: Spicy relish of chopped tomatoes, onions, green pepper, parsley and walnuts with pomegranate dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood, Pegan
- Shepherds Salad - $11: Diced cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, green pepper and parsley with olive oil lemon juice dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Red Beet Mixed Green Salad - $9: Mixed greens and red beets served with fresh basil-vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Lectin-Free
Main Courses
- Shrimp Sautéed - $16: Seasoned shrimp sautéed with butter, garlic, and parsley, served with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Salmon Skewers - $17: Grilled fresh salmon skewers served with spinach puree and side of salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- New York Minute Steak - $18: 5 oz. Grilled strip steak served with French fries and port wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beyti - $24: Ground lamb grill on a skewer wrapped in lavash and topped with tomato and garlic yogurt sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Albanian Liver - $10.5: Pan fried spicy calf’s liver, served with onions and parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Roasted Lamb Shank - $25: Roasted lamb shank slowly simmered with rosemary, garlic, and tomato, served with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Adana Kebab - $23: Grilled ground lamb on a skewer served on bed of rice and vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Kebab - $17: Grilled seasoned tender lamb on a skewer, served with rice and side cacik sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Meatballs - $16.5: Turkish style grilled beef and lamb meatballs seasoned with parsley and onions, served with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Calamari - $11: Lightly fried calamari served with tarator sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- To Go Chicken Sandwich - $13.5: Chicken, hummus, lettuce, tomato, served with French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Quinoa Kofte - $9.5: Pan fried Quinoa with parmesan cheese, walnut, parsley, dill, scallion served with pomegranate vinegar and cacik sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Mini Beef Dumpling - $24: Turkish style homemade mini dough stuffed with beef, served in yogurt with garlic and buttered red pepper sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Branzino - $18: Pan-fried Mediterranean half branzino served with mixed greens, onion, lemon and olive oil dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp Kebab - $16: Seasoned grilled shrimp served with French fries and cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mixed Kebab Plate - $46: Combination of adana, chicken, lamb kebab, meatball, chicken meatball, chicken breast, rack of lamb, served with rice, hummus, grilled veggie, and dips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Mediterranean
- Chicken Meatball - $11.5: Grilled chicken meatballs served with eggplant cheese purée Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Turkish Style Gyro Kebab - $26: Marinated lamb and veal shaved over toasted pita bread, served with sautéed tomato and yogurt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Rack of Lamb - $19: Grilled rack of lamb served with port wine sauce and French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pasta
- Penne Pasta with Tomato - $13: Penne pasta with Mediterranean tomato basil olives sauce and feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Small Spinach Dumpling - $17: Turkish style mini dough stuffed with spinach and onion served with tomato basil sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Sides
- French Fries - $5: Classic fried potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Rice - $4: Basmati rice with onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Pickles - $5: Mixed pickles Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Desserts
- Semolina Halva - $10: Warm semolina halva with pine nuts served with ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Small Kunefe - $12: Shredded wheat, unsalted white cheese, and crushed pistachios with lemon syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Large Kunefe - $16.5: Shredded wheat, unsalted white cheese, and crushed pistachios with lemon syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Traditional Baklava - $6: Delicate leaves of filo layered with walnut and sticky sweet syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian