Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Forest Hills
10 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Agora Taverna
Seafood-forward Greek cooking that rewards a focused, mezze-plus-fish order.
Notable Picks
8.4
A Greek seafood-leaning Austin Street mainstay where the strongest move is to treat it like a fish-and-mezze table: one whole-fish or branzino-style anchor, a couple of cold dips, and one grilled appetizer. It works best for a paced dinner when you want Mediterranean flavors that stay clean rather than heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled octopus, Branzino (whole fish), Lamb shank
What Makes it Special: Seafood-forward Greek cooking that rewards a focused, mezze-plus-fish order.
8.3
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
A Forest Hills Greek sit-down built around straightforward grilling and crowd-pleasing seafood, where the meal lands best when you keep it classic: one grilled protein, one bright salad, and one shareable starter. It’s the kind of neighborhood room people return to for dependable kebabs, octopus, and a calm, family-forward pace.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled octopus, Gyro platter, Stuffed grape leaves
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood Greek classics executed with steady grill-and-seafood reliability.
8.2
A more upscale Greek dining room that leans mezze-forward with a polished cocktail-and-raw-bar vibe, best used for a paced, shareable meal. The strongest order is two dips or cold starters, one hot appetizer, then one grill or fish main to finish without the table getting muddy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb chops, Grilled calamari, Mezze spreads (dips)
What Makes it Special: Polished Greek mezze-and-grill dining with a cocktail-friendly room.
#4
Pahal Zan
8.1
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
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
7.9
A kosher Mediterranean room that leans into kebabs and hearty rice-and-grill plates, best approached as a skewer-first order rather than a menu-wide tour. The most consistent play is one signature kebab, one bright salad, and one side that keeps the plate balanced instead of heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb kebab, Chicken kebab, Babganoush with pita
What Makes it Special: Kosher kebab-and-plate cooking that’s strongest when you go skewer-first.
A lively Austin Street Turkish-leaning Mediterranean room built for platters, kebabs, and gyro plates that come out fast and filling. It’s most reliable when you choose one skewer plate, add one appetizer spread, and stop before the menu sprawls into too many mixed plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb gyro plate, Adana kebab, Mixed appetizers with flatbread
What Makes it Special: Turkish-leaning platters and kebabs that play best as a tight, shareable order.
#7
Mezze
7.7
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.
7.6
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
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.
7.5
A modern Mediterranean-leaning nightlife room where food is part of the experience, not the whole point—best approached as a shared-plates-and-drinks night. Order a tight set of starters and one main dish to match the vibe, then let the room do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mediterranean mezze platter, Grilled branzino-style fish, Crispy calamari
What Makes it Special: A nightlife-forward Mediterranean room where ambiance carries the night.
#10
Rafaelis Palace
7.5
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A chef-driven, kosher Mediterranean room that reads like a lounge and event-friendly dining space, with a menu that spans grilled meats and richer, banquet-style mains. It’s best when you keep the order centered on one standout kebab or grilled plate plus a couple of bright sides so the meal doesn’t feel overly heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixed kebab platter, Grilled steak skewer, Fresh chopped salad
What Makes it Special: Kosher, chef-led Mediterranean with a celebration-ready dining-room format.