Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park

Name: Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park
Address: 3520 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45208
Telephone: (513) 871-8714
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

979 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

25 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Healthy

At Cafe Mediterranean, we believe in quality and simplicity. We prepare and cook truly authentic Mediterranean food.Not only is Cafe Mediterranean's food healthy, it is food that you will savor with every bite. Food is bursting with flavor and nutrition, made fresh and served fast. Eat in or take out and enjoy.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 871-8714
Website
http://www.cafe-mediterranean.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
yes

Location
3520 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Area
Hyde Park
Cross Street
Pinehurst Ave
Parking details
Parking spots are available behind the restaurant and on the street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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tomatoes, green peppers, onions, garlic, pita
HummusUSD 10.00
chickpeas, tahini, garlic, herbs, pita
BabaganoushUSD 10.00
smoked eggplant, tahini, garlic, yogurt, pita
LabneUSD 10.00
yogurt, walnuts, garlic, herbs, spices, pita
TabouliUSD 10.00
bulgar, scallions, red peppers, mint, parsley, tomato
Stuffed Grape Leaves GFUSD 10.00
seasoned rice, pine nuts, raisins, fresh dill
Acili Ezme (spicy salad) GFUSD 10.00
tomato, assorted bell peppers, walnut
Feta Cheese Roll (Sigara Borek)USD 10.00
phyllo dough, feta, fresh herbs, bell peppers
Fried CalamariUSD 15.00
calamari, herbs, aioli
Sucuklu HummusUSD 13.00
hummus, Turkish beef sausage, pita
FalafelUSD 10.00
chick peas, mixed vegetables, spices, herbs
Grilled Octopus GFUSD 17.00
capri, tarragon, garlic, parsley, arugula, red and green peppers, onions
Cold Appetizer SamplerUSD 25.00
ask your server for the days selected appetizers

Soup & Salad

Red Lentil Soup GFUSD 8.00
red lentils, onion, carrots, Turkish spices
Soup of the Day GFUSD 8.00
Chef’s selection
Shepherd Salad GFUSD 14.00
tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, feta, vinaigrette
Café Mediterranean Salad GFUSD 14.00
lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, green olives, corn, artichoke hearts, feta, chef's dressing
Greek Salad GFUSD 14.00
lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green olive, feta, grape leaf, artichoke

Sautés & Bakes

Heartland Heritage Farms Lamb Sauté GFUSD 23.00
fresh tomato, green peppers, herbs, spices, rice
Chicken Sauté GFUSD 22.00
green peppers, red peppers, tomatoes, butter, rice
Shrimp Sauté GFUSD 22.00
onions, green peppers, red peppers, mushrooms, garlic, melted mozzarella
LahmacunUSD 22.00
turkish style pizza, ground lamb, garden vegetables
Spinach PideUSD 22.00
sauteed onions and spinach, fresh mozzarella
Sucuklu PideUSD 22.00
fresh mozzarella, Turkish sausage

Entrées

Grilled Vegetables GFUSD 19.00
balsamic vinegar and chef's hand blend of spices, mixed green salad
FalafelUSD 18.00
chick peas, shepherd’s salad, hummus, tahini
Grilled Atlantic Salmon* GFUSD 24.00
seasonal vegetables, mixed greens salad, pickled cabbage
Turlu Vegetable Stew GFUSD 19.00
eggplant, zucchini, potato, red and green peppers, garlic, rice pilaf
Chicken Shish Kebab GFUSD 21.00
marinated chicken breast, herbs, spices, rice pilaf, sautéed vegetables
Heartland Heritage Farms Lamb Shish Kebab* GFUSD 23.00
lamb, herbs, spices
Doner Gyros Kebab GFUSD 22.00
marinated shaved lamb, spices, cacik, rice pilaf, sautéed vegetables
Iskender KebabUSD 22.00
sliced doner kebab over pita, yogurt, fresh tomato sauce
Beef Tenderloin Kebab*USD 38.00
rice pilaf, sautéed and grilled vegetables
Chicken Thighs GFUSD 19.00
marinated chicken chops, Turkish spices, rice pilaf, sautéed vegetables
Heartland Heritage Farms Lamb Adana GFUSD 23.00
ground lamb, red peppers, paprika, rice pilaf, sautéed vegetables
Heartland Heritage Farms Lamb Chops* GFUSD 36.00
grilled chops, garlic, rosemary, oregano, rice pilaf, sautéed vegetables
Heartland Heritage Farms Lamb Shank GFUSD 29.00
lamb shank, rosemary, tomato, onion, carrot, rice pilaf, sautéed vegetables
MoussakaUSD 23.00
roasted eggplant, ground lamb, ground beef, béchamel
Stuffed Cabbage Roll GFUSD 22.00
cabbage, ground lamb & beef, sautéed vegetables, herbs
Swordfish Kebab GFUSD 27.00
olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon with salad, pickled cabbage

*Consuming raw or partially cooked food increases the potential for foodborne illness.

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What 979 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park delights with "excellent, healthy meals" and "outstanding food." Guests rave about the "fantastic ambiance" and "friendly service," often highlighting the "incredible pistachio baklava." The menu impresses with Mediterranean classics, including "delicious lamb kabobs" and "perfectly prepared swordfish." A favorite for "authentic Mediterranean" cuisine, it's a must-visit!

979 Reviews

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Megan
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our third time visiting Cafe Mediterranean and we are always so happy when we go, and happier when we leave. This is a restaurant that understands service, attention to detail, fantastic food and excellent wine followed up by fabulous dessert. The food is fantastic, the pistachio baklava is my favorite dessert and our server was excellent.
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Mary
Caribbean
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, healthy meal. Well prepared served quickly and perfect dinner for a cold night
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Anthony
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first visit and everything was perfect!!! The food, service, and ambiance was fantastic!!! I can’t wait to go back to try the other dishes. The pistachio baklava was incredible!!! The lamb, vegetables, rice was so flavorful!!! We also had the Turkish coffee and tea which was a great decision. My new favorite restaurant!!!
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elias
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went on Saturday 2/15/25. It was very busy with people celebrating Valentine's Day. After a short wait at the bar, we were seated. All of the staff we interacted with, including the owner, were friendly and attentive, despite being very busy. The food was great and my wife and daughter were each given a rose when we left. We will definitely return.
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William
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent and exceeded expectations.
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Kyle
VIP
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Owner and bar tender went out of their way to make experience wonderful
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Linda
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband took me here for a Valentine’s Day date. We had a really nice time. We both had lamb kabobs with rice and vegetables. We also shared the grape leaves appetizer and the pistachios baklava. All the food was outstanding and the service people were great. Highly recommend!
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Sheila
Cincinnati
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lamb kabob was delicious, as was the pistachio baklava. Really can’t go wrong with anything at Cafe Mediterranean!
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Ricardo
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The resturant was quite busy due to valentine day, but the service was not compromised. We were a little early but we did not have to wait much for the table. We were greeted by the waiter immediately and served drinks. The food was great! We loved our food and the people working there. The owner came to check on us and was really friendly. Even being so busy he was making conversations with people on table and taking order. We will certainly go back!
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D
Derek
Cincinnati
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I really enjoyed the food, which was excellent! We were there on Valentine’s Day, so the servers were maybe a little off their game due to how busy it was. Nevertheless, we had a very good experience.
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FAQs

Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 871-8714.

Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park is rated 4.9 stars by 979 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

25 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

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Google Map for Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park

3520 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Pinehurst Ave
Area
Hyde Park
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking spots are available behind the restaurant and on the street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafe-mediterranean.com/
Phone number
(513) 871-8714
Catering
yes

Featured in

100 Cincinnati / Dayton Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 Cincinnati / Dayton Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Small Plates

Eggplant MarinaraUSD 10.00

HummusUSD 10.00

BabaganoushUSD 10.00

LabneUSD 10.00

TabouliUSD 10.00

Stuffed Grape Leaves GFUSD 10.00

Acili Ezme (spicy salad) GFUSD 10.00

Feta Cheese Roll (Sigara Borek)USD 10.00

Fried CalamariUSD 15.00

Sucuklu HummusUSD 13.00

FalafelUSD 10.00

Grilled Octopus GFUSD 17.00

Cold Appetizer SamplerUSD 25.00

Soup & Salad

Red Lentil Soup GFUSD 8.00

Soup of the Day GFUSD 8.00

Shepherd Salad GFUSD 14.00

Café Mediterranean Salad GFUSD 14.00

Greek Salad GFUSD 14.00

Sautés & Bakes

Heartland Heritage Farms Lamb Sauté GFUSD 23.00

Chicken Sauté GFUSD 22.00

Shrimp Sauté GFUSD 22.00

LahmacunUSD 22.00

Spinach PideUSD 22.00

Sucuklu PideUSD 22.00

Entrées

Grilled Vegetables GFUSD 19.00

FalafelUSD 18.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon* GFUSD 24.00

Turlu Vegetable Stew GFUSD 19.00

Chicken Shish Kebab GFUSD 21.00

Heartland Heritage Farms Lamb Shish Kebab* GFUSD 23.00

Doner Gyros Kebab GFUSD 22.00

Iskender KebabUSD 22.00

Beef Tenderloin Kebab*USD 38.00

Chicken Thighs GFUSD 19.00

Heartland Heritage Farms Lamb Adana GFUSD 23.00

Heartland Heritage Farms Lamb Chops* GFUSD 36.00

Heartland Heritage Farms Lamb Shank GFUSD 29.00

MoussakaUSD 23.00

Stuffed Cabbage Roll GFUSD 22.00

Swordfish Kebab GFUSD 27.00

*Consuming raw or partially cooked food increases the potential for foodborne illness.

A 3% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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100 Cincinnati / Dayton Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day