Best Mediterranean Food near me in Orlando, FL

Looking for the best Mediterranean food in Orlando? This list spans Lebanese mezze on Restaurant Row, Turkish meze and pide at Bosphorous, Greek nights with belly dancing at Taverna Opa and Spanish tapas from José Andrés at Disney Springs. Standouts include Cedars, Habibi Lebanese Grill and Jaleo.

13 picks · Updated October 2026

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Cedars Restaurant

Restaurant in Dr. Phillips, Orlando, $$
A Lebanese standby on Restaurant Row for falafel, baked kibbeh, tabbouleh and shish tawook, with indoor and patio seating. Saturday nights add live music, belly dancing and hookah.
- Mediterranean
- Middle Eastern
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine

Restaurant in Park Avenue, Winter Park
On Park Avenue, Bosphorous lays out hot and cold Turkish meze with warm bread, grilled entrees and Turkish pastry. Separate lunch and dinner menus make it easy to pop in midday.
- Mediterranean
- Middle Eastern
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine (Dr. Phillips)

Restaurant in Dr. Phillips, Orlando
The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips location brings the same Turkish meze plus pide flatbreads to the southwest side, and it handles takeout and larger tables well.
- Mediterranean
- Middle Eastern
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Habibi Lebanese Grill

Restaurant in MetroWest, Orlando, $$
Halal Lebanese grill in MetroWest Village with shawarma platters, mixed kabobs and fattoush. Pita sandwiches around $11 make it the best value on this list.
- Mediterranean
- Middle Eastern
- Lunch
- Dinner
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AVA MediterrAegean

Restaurant in Park Avenue, Winter Park
The polished choice on Park Avenue, AVA cooks traditional and modern Greek and Aegean dishes for dinner and brunch, with a lounge and Golden Hour cocktails for a longer night out.
- Mediterranean
- Greek
- Dinner
- Brunch
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Taverna Opa

Restaurant in International Drive, Orlando
Upstairs at Pointe Orlando, Taverna Opa is the party option, with lamb chops, house-made tzatziki and dolmades, a family-style menu and nightly belly dancing from 7 p.m.
- Mediterranean
- Greek
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Jaleo by José Andrés

Restaurant in Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista
José Andrés's largest Jaleo fills several floors at Disney Springs with Spanish tapas, wood-fire paella and secreto iberico. The Pepe counter next door handles a quicker sandwich.
- Mediterranean
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Brunch
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Bulla Gastrobar Winter Park

Restaurant in Winter Park
Spanish tapas on a wrap-around patio at Lakeside Crossing, from croquetas and patatas bravas to paella and sangria. The daily 4-7 p.m. happy hour is a good way in.
- Mediterranean
- Cocktails
- Brunch
- Lunch
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Primo by Melissa Kelly

Restaurant in Grande Lakes, Orlando
Farm-to-table Italian at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes, partly supplied by its own organic garden. Grilled octopus and wood-fired pizza carry the Mediterranean thread, and it is Michelin-recommended.
- Mediterranean
- Italian
- Pizza
- Dinner
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Helena Modern Riviera

Restaurant in International Drive, Orlando
Mediterranean shared plates and cocktails at ICON Park, where weekend brunch and DJ-led themed nights make dinner feel like a night out on International Drive.
- Mediterranean
- American
- Brunch
- Dinner
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Christo's Cafe

Restaurant in College Park, Orlando
Christo's Cafe is a College Park diner on Edgewater Drive serving American comfort food with Greek and Cuban touches, with breakfast available all day. It also sells house-made baklava and pies to take home.
- Greek
- American
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Kabab King

Restaurant in South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando
Halal-certified Pakistani and Indian grill on South Orange Blossom Trail known for kebabs, nihari and biryani. It is family friendly and offers takeout and delivery.
- Middle Eastern
- Indian
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Sparrow Wine Bar & Lounge

Restaurant in Downtown, Orlando, $$$
Sparrow is a 21-and-over wine bar and lounge in downtown's North Quarter pairing a broad wine list and cocktails with Southern European small plates from chef partner Wendy Lopez.
- Mediterranean
- Wine bar
- Cocktails
- Dinner
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Where to find the best Mediterranean food in Orlando by area

Dr. Phillips and Restaurant Row are the easiest starting point, with Cedars for Lebanese and the Bosphorous location in The Marketplace for Turkish. MetroWest has Habibi Lebanese Grill, and International Drive adds Taverna Opa at Pointe Orlando and Helena at ICON Park.

In Winter Park, Park Avenue holds both Bosphorous and AVA MediterrAegean, while Bulla's patio is at Lakeside Crossing. Jaleo is at Disney Springs, and Primo is inside the JW Marriott at Grande Lakes, which suits a resort dinner. If you are staying near the parks, Jaleo and Primo are the easiest upscale choices, while locals on the west side tend to lean on Habibi and Cedars for regular weeknight meals and takeout.

What to order

Order a spread of meze to share. At Cedars, go for falafel, tabbouleh and baked kibbeh, then a shish tawook plate. At Bosphorous, mix hot and cold Turkish meze with fresh bread and add a pide at the Dr. Phillips location. Habibi's chicken or beef shawarma platter is a full meal on its own.

For Greek food, Taverna Opa's lamb chops and house-made dips are crowd-pleasers, and AVA is the place for a more refined Aegean dinner. On the Spanish side, paella and croquetas are the move at both Jaleo and Bulla, and Jaleo's secreto iberico is worth adding if you eat pork.

Tips for choosing a Mediterranean restaurant in Orlando

Decide what kind of night you want. Taverna Opa, Cedars on Saturdays and Helena all add belly dancing, live music or DJs, which is fun for groups but loud for a quiet dinner. Bosphorous, AVA and Primo are better for conversation, and Habibi is ideal for a quick, inexpensive lunch.

Reserve ahead for weekend dinners at Jaleo and AVA, and expect paid parking at Pointe Orlando and ICON Park. Happy hours at Taverna Opa and Bulla are a low-cost way to sample several small plates. Many of these menus are friendly to vegetarians too, since meze spreads, falafel, hummus and salads like tabbouleh and fattoush make it easy to build a meat-free meal. If you are feeding a group, Taverna Opa's family-style menu, Habibi's catering menu and Bosphorous' takeout are all simple ways to order for a crowd.

About this list

Every place here is a locally run business in Orange County with its own website, which we checked for hours, menus and contact details. We leave national chains off our best-of lists and favor places with a clear specialty.

This page covers 13 Mediterranean restaurants in Orlando. You'll find them in Dr. Phillips, Park Avenue, International Drive and MetroWest, spread across Orlando, Winter Park and Lake Buena Vista.

Where menus list prices, most of these sit in the $$ range, with a handful at $$$.

What comes up again and again on their menus and websites: Grilled entrees, Lamb chops and Weekend brunch.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best Mediterranean food in Orlando?

Cedars on Restaurant Row is a top choice for Lebanese mezze and grilled plates, and Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine on Park Avenue and in Dr. Phillips is excellent for meze and pide. For Greek food, AVA MediterrAegean offers the more upscale dinner while Taverna Opa delivers a lively night with belly dancing.

Where can I get good Lebanese food in Orlando?

Cedars Restaurant in Dr. Phillips serves falafel, kibbeh, moussaka and shish tawook, with live music and belly dancing on Saturdays. Habibi Lebanese Grill in MetroWest Village is halal and focuses on shawarma, kabob platters and fattoush, with a second location in Winter Garden. Both handle takeout well.

Which Mediterranean restaurants in Orlando have belly dancing?

Taverna Opa at Pointe Orlando has belly dancing nightly starting at 7 p.m., and Cedars on Restaurant Row adds it on Saturday nights along with live music and hookah. Helena Modern Riviera at ICON Park also features a belly dancer on some themed nights with live DJs.

Is there good Spanish tapas in Orlando?

Yes. Jaleo by José Andrés at Disney Springs is the flagship, with tapas, wood-fire paella and a weekend brunch over several floors. Bulla Gastrobar in Winter Park is a smaller option with a wrap-around patio, croquetas, patatas bravas and paella, plus a daily 4-7 p.m. happy hour.