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Best Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Mediterranean Restaurants in Forest Hills

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Pahal Zan
Made-to-order falafel and pita with best-when-hot street-food energy.

Notable Picks

$ Forest Hills Mediterranean
A compact, counter-style Mediterranean falafel stop where the food shines most when it’s eaten immediately: hot pita, crisp falafel, and bright salads built to order. Treat it like a focused street-food run—one sandwich, one side, and you’re out with maximum crunch and freshness.
Must-Try Dishes: Falafel pita, Shawarma-style pita/sandwich, Hummus with fresh pita
What makes it special: Made-to-order falafel and pita with best-when-hot street-food energy.

Worthy Picks

7.7
$ Forest Hills Mediterranean
A kosher Mediterranean counter-style option built for quick plates and takeout-friendly staples, where the best results come from keeping the order simple and sauce-balanced. Think of it as a reliable neighborhood grab-and-go for hummus, salads, and straightforward mains rather than a long sit-down.
Must-Try Dishes: Hummus with pita, Chicken shawarma-style plate, Israeli salad
What makes it special: Kosher Mediterranean staples that work best as a fast, focused takeout order.
$$ Forest Hills Mediterranean
A casual Mediterranean neighborhood grill where the best value is in the straightforward gyro-and-souvlaki comfort lane. It’s strongest when you order one platter, one salad, and keep it moving—simple flavors, solid portions, and a low-drama weeknight rhythm.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken souvlaki platter, Beef gyro platter, Greek salad
What makes it special: Straightforward souvlaki-and-gyro comfort built for reliable neighborhood meals.