Mediterranean

Emmett masters Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors in a sexy Kensington package.

Dear Daphni is a sceney Mediterranean restaurant in Rittenhouse from the team behind Double Knot and Alpen Rose.

When your mood lands somewhere in the zone of fattoush, falafel, and baba ganoush.

Bastia is a stunning restaurant in Fishtown's Anna & Bel hotel with good drinks and disappointing food.

Kanella Grill is a Greek BYOB in Washington Square West that’s a great spot for a weeknight dinner.

Cafe La Maude in Northern Liberties has a reliably good brunch. You just might have to wait on weekends.

Get smooth hummus, a tasting menu that's a steal, and watch belly dancers gyrate on the weekends at Casablanca Mediterranean Grill in Passyunk Square.

Mish Mish is a Mediterranean spot in East Passyunk that serves up small plates and family-style mains perfect for a small group.

Renata’s Kitchen is an all-day brunch spot in University City with a Mediterranean-leaning menu.

Estia is a sprawling, upscale, semi-sceney Greek restaurant in Center City. It’s expensive, but great for groups.

Suraya is a Lebanese spot in Fishtown that’s great for brunch or a last-minute group dinner.

Bring a group to Zorba’s in Fairmount for classic Greek food and hospitality.

Spice Finch is a snoozy Mediterranean spot in Rittenhouse.

When you can’t get a reservation at Zahav, these 9 places are (almost) as good.

Isot is a Turkish BYOB in Bella Vista that’s great for groups and weekend brunch.

Smiley's Cafe is a Mediterranean restaurant and smoothie shop in Manayunk that has a long menu of veggie sandwiches (all for $15 and under).

Alshami House Mediterranean Cuisine in Northeast Philly is good for a lot of situations on a casual weeknight.

Olea is a seafood-focused Mediterranean BYOB with a cozy dining room where you can share mussels, branzino, and octopus during date night.

Head to this Mediterranean spot in Bala Cynwyd for a date night, birthday dinner, or an evening when you want a view of the Schuylkill River that's just as good as your food.

Fabrika is a Fishtown spot serving up homemade pasta, often hosts live cabaret and jazz performances and drag brunches.

Stina is technically a pizzeria, but the best things here are their Mediterranean dishes.

Audrey Claire is a Mediterranean spot in Rittenhouse and it’s one of our favorite BYOBs in the area.