I've live here most of my life and have driven past this pass hundreds of times. I had a guest in from out of town and he wanted to try this place out. We stopped in and I was pleasantly surprised. Loved the food and the service was great. I will go back. Oh, the Gyro platter is great!
(5)
Peter Y.
Very nice surprise. The strip mall this place is in is kind of run down but this little restaurant is a gem. Inside the decor is pleasant, the service very nice and attentive and the prices are reasonable. The soups we found a little uninspired but the entrees were excellent. From the roasted chicken to the roasted lamb, it was excellent all the way around. And as a surprise they don't treat their sides as plate filler. They were so good they almost stole the show from the protein. Overall, a very nice evening here at this little restaurant. We'll be back.
(4)
Rory D.
Nice little find at corner of San Jose & Baymeadows. Selections of both Greek & Italian specialties including pastichio, dolmades, spanakopita, lasagna, manicotti, etc. chicken, veal & grouper done multiple ways, eggplant rollatini, & Parmesan, too. Decent avgolemeno soup, nice selection of Greek & American wines by the glass or bottle, reasonably priced.
(4)
Doug R.
Been eating here since the 80's...usually on a special occasion. Very good, very fresh, tasty, consistent food and side dishes. Best rack of lamb around, I skeptically chose the flank steak instead of the lamb the other night and was not disappointed.! The cheese that they light on fire (forget the name) is a great appetizer. The restaurant is one of my top favorites in town.
(5)
Jim C.
The best chicken grill and potatoes in the city. Great service. I now have lunch there once a week. The soup is always good but I liked the chicken rice the best.Get the special.
(4)
Wanda M.
The Greek salad and the bread along with the service was excellent. However the gyro was burnt. It was like they pre-sliced the meat, grilled it along with the pita and it had a grilled burnt taste. The decor was adorable inside, however the exterior had much to be desired. I never judge a restaurant by appearance so this did not bother me. The menu offered a choice of other traditional Greek foods and pasta dishes which we may return to try. But if a Greek restaurant can't master a gyro, you have to think twice about giving it another try. If we return it will be only because we liked the warm reception from the staff.
(3)
Rich H.
Excellent family owned place. Real Greek atmosphere (for Jacksonville). Great service, good food, some nice Greek wine. A good experience.
(4)
Katie C.
Solid lunch in the Baymeadows Area. I love Mediterranean food and this spot does the trick with staples like Spanakopita (listed as Spinach Pie on the menu), Gyros, Greek Salads, and more. The atmosphere is inviting with red tablecloths and spacious booths, and the service is friendly and efficient. I opted for the Spinach Pie and while it was a very generous portion, the flavors didn't really wow me. It was overly mushy and filled with too much spinach. I could be biased though because the pastry part is my favorite component of this dish! Their tzatziki sauce is great and they give you tons of it with the Spanakopita, so that was a plus. I'd definitely go back for another go at Mediterrania Restaurant, but for now I'm leaving it A-OK.
(3)
Damon F.
Best callimari! This is a wonderful family owned and run restaurant specializing in Greek and Italian food. There were so many things on the menu that my wife and I wanted to try that we were stuffed and had lots to bring home. We ate the hummus, cheese flambe', and callimari for appetizers. The callimari was not chewy at all and the batter was light and not heavy with grease. They served it with a white sauce that was a refreshing change from marinara. For entrees we had the Greek Combo with grape leaves, spinach and feta stuffed filo, and an eggplant, meat and potato item. Sorry I don't remember the Greek names for the dishes - but I remember that they all tasted fresh and delicious! We also had a special that was seafood and pasta with a white sauce. I'm looking forward to the leftovers because I didn't have room to do more than eat a scallop - but the scallop was tender and perfectly cooked. This is definitely a new favorite restaurant that I will come back to regularly.
(5)
Paul G.
This is our favorite restaurant. Period. Great choice of Greek or Italian dishes, perfectly prepared. We are treated like family when we come to this family owned and operated restaurant. Great warm ambiance. A little Greek music playing. Decent but not deep wine list. Highly recommend.
(5)
Susan P.
Chicken lemon rice soup was good but lacked lemon flavor. I had chicken florentene it was very good. My husband had the veal rolentene, he said it was very good. Although I thought his was a very small piece of meat. The restaurant was on the cold side and if you needed to go to the bathroom, you had to go into the adjoining room which was pitch dark. All you could see was like a light at the end of the tunnel. I was in shock the room was very cold and you could not see were you were walking. I don't think we will be back. Service was slow and I felt a bit over priced.
(4)
Lucas H.
Very nice little place. Waitstaff was kind & accommodating. Minestrone was fine for me. Price was decent.
(4)
Jeff P.
family Restaurant with good food definitely worth a stop
(4)
Kathy C.
Ok, maybe we ordered the wrong things on the menu... maybe my taste buds are just off... I don't know but whatever it is, we were very unimpressed by the food. The decor, the atmosphere, and the serve staff were all great. Upon walking in, we were greeted warmly by the hostess and every server that we walked by. The menu pretty much is even between the number of Greek vs Italian dishes. We were craving Greek, so that's pretty much what we ordered. Saganaki - Not bad at all. The server flamed the cheese and squeezed lemon by table side. The portion is a lot bigger than what we are used to having in other Greek restaurants. The taste is good, a bit salty, but good. Calamari - Lightly battered. We were half-expecting tzatziki, I mean, Mediterranean restaurant and all... but it came with a mayo / chipotle type sauce. But not bad. We like how the squid is lightly battered. Minestrone Soup (came with entree) - Ok, this soup I did not get at all. I can't really call it Minestrone soup... it was more like a weak tomato soup with loads and loads of bland & soft veggies. Chicken & Rice Soup (came with entree) - I liked this soup. Not what I expected (which I thought would be a light brothy chicken, veggie, rice soup) but instead, a thick rice soup with chunks of chicken. Almost like a congee from a Hong Kong restaurant lol... A bit salty though.... Greek Combo Entree - The combo comes with Domaldes, Spanakopita, and Mousaka. The Mousaka was the best in this combo, and it was just mediocre. The Spanakopita was very salty. And the Domaldes was just... terrible. I had a bite of 1 of the 3 Domaldes and had to give it back to my husband. I just couldn't eat it. The grape leaf had a very strange taste, it was wrapped very loosely / falling apart and the filling was just bad. Lastly, the tzatziki was so disappointing. It was very weak, lacking the flavor you would expect. Flank Steak - Ok, so when the server plopped the dish down, all my attention went to the GIANT PILE of... very dark, very green, very mushy looking (I think) kale. I cannot, seriously cannot, imagine anyone's appetite being enticed by this very GIANT PILE of green stuff (unless you like green mush...) The steak was a bit over seasoned. Ack, we really wanted to like this place. It's been a while since we had great Greek food. But this restaurant just fell short. Overall, we found the dishes over salted and just... off. Again, the staff was so friendly and the restaurant so cute. Maybe the Italian side of the menu is much better than the Greek? If we ever make it back there, we'll give the Italian a try....
(2)
Don F.
Great find. I had the salmon, Mom had a Greek salad with grilled shrimp, Susan and Bill both had steak. everything was cooked to perfection and really seasoned well. I'm In town until Saturday, sooooo I'm going going back for lunch because Chef Eddie is cooking his famous chicken soup, yummm.
(5)
Ryan M.
Everything about this place is great. The old world, small, hole-in-the-wall, family-owned atmosphere makes for a great experience. The service was very attentive and genuine. We got the house wines, which were just fine. The bread and oil were addictive. Salad dressings (ranch and the really good oil and vinegar) were homemade with excellent, green leafy lettuce. The lasagna was superb! Very very cheesy and exactly what we wanted. The Italian Combo (lasagna, eggplant parmesan, and manicotti) was similarly amazing. Lots and lots and lots of cheese, on and in everything. The eggplant was nothing short of incredible. We are pretty critical on restaurants, but will definitely head back to Mediterrania!
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Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Kevin C.
I've live here most of my life and have driven past this pass hundreds of times. I had a guest in from out of town and he wanted to try this place out. We stopped in and I was pleasantly surprised. Loved the food and the service was great. I will go back. Oh, the Gyro platter is great!
(5)Peter Y.
Very nice surprise. The strip mall this place is in is kind of run down but this little restaurant is a gem. Inside the decor is pleasant, the service very nice and attentive and the prices are reasonable. The soups we found a little uninspired but the entrees were excellent. From the roasted chicken to the roasted lamb, it was excellent all the way around. And as a surprise they don't treat their sides as plate filler. They were so good they almost stole the show from the protein. Overall, a very nice evening here at this little restaurant. We'll be back.
(4)Rory D.
Nice little find at corner of San Jose & Baymeadows. Selections of both Greek & Italian specialties including pastichio, dolmades, spanakopita, lasagna, manicotti, etc. chicken, veal & grouper done multiple ways, eggplant rollatini, & Parmesan, too. Decent avgolemeno soup, nice selection of Greek & American wines by the glass or bottle, reasonably priced.
(4)Doug R.
Been eating here since the 80's...usually on a special occasion. Very good, very fresh, tasty, consistent food and side dishes. Best rack of lamb around, I skeptically chose the flank steak instead of the lamb the other night and was not disappointed.! The cheese that they light on fire (forget the name) is a great appetizer. The restaurant is one of my top favorites in town.
(5)Jim C.
The best chicken grill and potatoes in the city. Great service. I now have lunch there once a week. The soup is always good but I liked the chicken rice the best.Get the special.
(4)Wanda M.
The Greek salad and the bread along with the service was excellent. However the gyro was burnt. It was like they pre-sliced the meat, grilled it along with the pita and it had a grilled burnt taste. The decor was adorable inside, however the exterior had much to be desired. I never judge a restaurant by appearance so this did not bother me. The menu offered a choice of other traditional Greek foods and pasta dishes which we may return to try. But if a Greek restaurant can't master a gyro, you have to think twice about giving it another try. If we return it will be only because we liked the warm reception from the staff.
(3)Rich H.
Excellent family owned place. Real Greek atmosphere (for Jacksonville). Great service, good food, some nice Greek wine. A good experience.
(4)Katie C.
Solid lunch in the Baymeadows Area. I love Mediterranean food and this spot does the trick with staples like Spanakopita (listed as Spinach Pie on the menu), Gyros, Greek Salads, and more. The atmosphere is inviting with red tablecloths and spacious booths, and the service is friendly and efficient. I opted for the Spinach Pie and while it was a very generous portion, the flavors didn't really wow me. It was overly mushy and filled with too much spinach. I could be biased though because the pastry part is my favorite component of this dish! Their tzatziki sauce is great and they give you tons of it with the Spanakopita, so that was a plus. I'd definitely go back for another go at Mediterrania Restaurant, but for now I'm leaving it A-OK.
(3)Damon F.
Best callimari! This is a wonderful family owned and run restaurant specializing in Greek and Italian food. There were so many things on the menu that my wife and I wanted to try that we were stuffed and had lots to bring home. We ate the hummus, cheese flambe', and callimari for appetizers. The callimari was not chewy at all and the batter was light and not heavy with grease. They served it with a white sauce that was a refreshing change from marinara. For entrees we had the Greek Combo with grape leaves, spinach and feta stuffed filo, and an eggplant, meat and potato item. Sorry I don't remember the Greek names for the dishes - but I remember that they all tasted fresh and delicious! We also had a special that was seafood and pasta with a white sauce. I'm looking forward to the leftovers because I didn't have room to do more than eat a scallop - but the scallop was tender and perfectly cooked. This is definitely a new favorite restaurant that I will come back to regularly.
(5)Paul G.
This is our favorite restaurant. Period. Great choice of Greek or Italian dishes, perfectly prepared. We are treated like family when we come to this family owned and operated restaurant. Great warm ambiance. A little Greek music playing. Decent but not deep wine list. Highly recommend.
(5)Susan P.
Chicken lemon rice soup was good but lacked lemon flavor. I had chicken florentene it was very good. My husband had the veal rolentene, he said it was very good. Although I thought his was a very small piece of meat. The restaurant was on the cold side and if you needed to go to the bathroom, you had to go into the adjoining room which was pitch dark. All you could see was like a light at the end of the tunnel. I was in shock the room was very cold and you could not see were you were walking. I don't think we will be back. Service was slow and I felt a bit over priced.
(4)Lucas H.
Very nice little place. Waitstaff was kind & accommodating. Minestrone was fine for me. Price was decent.
(4)Jeff P.
family Restaurant with good food definitely worth a stop
(4)Kathy C.
Ok, maybe we ordered the wrong things on the menu... maybe my taste buds are just off... I don't know but whatever it is, we were very unimpressed by the food. The decor, the atmosphere, and the serve staff were all great. Upon walking in, we were greeted warmly by the hostess and every server that we walked by. The menu pretty much is even between the number of Greek vs Italian dishes. We were craving Greek, so that's pretty much what we ordered. Saganaki - Not bad at all. The server flamed the cheese and squeezed lemon by table side. The portion is a lot bigger than what we are used to having in other Greek restaurants. The taste is good, a bit salty, but good. Calamari - Lightly battered. We were half-expecting tzatziki, I mean, Mediterranean restaurant and all... but it came with a mayo / chipotle type sauce. But not bad. We like how the squid is lightly battered. Minestrone Soup (came with entree) - Ok, this soup I did not get at all. I can't really call it Minestrone soup... it was more like a weak tomato soup with loads and loads of bland & soft veggies. Chicken & Rice Soup (came with entree) - I liked this soup. Not what I expected (which I thought would be a light brothy chicken, veggie, rice soup) but instead, a thick rice soup with chunks of chicken. Almost like a congee from a Hong Kong restaurant lol... A bit salty though.... Greek Combo Entree - The combo comes with Domaldes, Spanakopita, and Mousaka. The Mousaka was the best in this combo, and it was just mediocre. The Spanakopita was very salty. And the Domaldes was just... terrible. I had a bite of 1 of the 3 Domaldes and had to give it back to my husband. I just couldn't eat it. The grape leaf had a very strange taste, it was wrapped very loosely / falling apart and the filling was just bad. Lastly, the tzatziki was so disappointing. It was very weak, lacking the flavor you would expect. Flank Steak - Ok, so when the server plopped the dish down, all my attention went to the GIANT PILE of... very dark, very green, very mushy looking (I think) kale. I cannot, seriously cannot, imagine anyone's appetite being enticed by this very GIANT PILE of green stuff (unless you like green mush...) The steak was a bit over seasoned. Ack, we really wanted to like this place. It's been a while since we had great Greek food. But this restaurant just fell short. Overall, we found the dishes over salted and just... off. Again, the staff was so friendly and the restaurant so cute. Maybe the Italian side of the menu is much better than the Greek? If we ever make it back there, we'll give the Italian a try....
(2)Don F.
Great find. I had the salmon, Mom had a Greek salad with grilled shrimp, Susan and Bill both had steak. everything was cooked to perfection and really seasoned well. I'm In town until Saturday, sooooo I'm going going back for lunch because Chef Eddie is cooking his famous chicken soup, yummm.
(5)Ryan M.
Everything about this place is great. The old world, small, hole-in-the-wall, family-owned atmosphere makes for a great experience. The service was very attentive and genuine. We got the house wines, which were just fine. The bread and oil were addictive. Salad dressings (ranch and the really good oil and vinegar) were homemade with excellent, green leafy lettuce. The lasagna was superb! Very very cheesy and exactly what we wanted. The Italian Combo (lasagna, eggplant parmesan, and manicotti) was similarly amazing. Lots and lots and lots of cheese, on and in everything. The eggplant was nothing short of incredible. We are pretty critical on restaurants, but will definitely head back to Mediterrania!
(5)