Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Amaranth Restaurant
Longstanding bistro with a Mediterranean-leaning menu and a well-situated Upper East Side terrace.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Amaranth is a long-running Upper East Side bistro with a Mediterranean-leaning menu that blends Italian and French staples with seafood and salads. It’s used as a standby for terrace lunches, business-adjacent meals, and dinners where the atmosphere matters as much as the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Focaccia with olive oil to start, Whole Mediterranean branzino, Lobster ravioli
What Makes it Special: Longstanding bistro with a Mediterranean-leaning menu and a well-situated Upper East Side terrace.
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A classic quick-hit souvlaki stop that’s built for fast Greek street-food satisfaction—grilled meat, pita wraps, and simple sides that do the job. The best move is one pita wrap plus one side, keeping it in the “hot, grilled, straightforward” lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork souvlaki pita, Chicken souvlaki pita, Greek fries
What Makes it Special: No-fuss souvlaki built for fast, grilled-pita satisfaction.
#3
Grill Point
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A counter-to-casual Mediterranean grill that works best when you lean into the shawarma-and-salads rhythm—hot pita, straightforward proteins, and sides that round it out. Keep the order tight with one main plate and one or two mezze so it stays satisfying without feeling heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken shawarma, Hummus with warm pita, Beef steak shish kebab
What Makes it Special: Straightforward grill-and-mezze execution that rewards a focused order.