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| - I'm always on the hunt for Mediterranean food that might rival my Aunt's, and this restaurant is the closest I've come to home. The spinach lentil soup, in particular, is fantastic. If I were blindfolded and challenged to a taste test, it would be tough for me to distinguish the Mediterranean Grill's soup from the home-cooked treat I'm so often craving. The lemony, moist grape leaves are another close contender. The grape leave appetizer, served with pita, is quite filling for lunch.
Sadly, one of my favorite items, the salmon wrap, has been removed from the menu. I'm not sure why they thought this was a good idea, because it means I'm not visiting as often..
A few things to be aware of:
The restaurant isn't well marked, and it's easy to miss. I sometimes walk past it even though I've been there several times. Maybe I'm just spatially challenged though.
The food might taste like home, but the restaurant certainly doesn't look like my family's dining room. Tucked away in the basement, the interior is pretty drab and uninspiring. I suppose if you like speakeasies or sterile rooms with wall-length mirrors, you might feel right at home.
If you like to eat lunch before noon, you'll have to wait outside. On weekdays it doesn't open until 12 on the dot.
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