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Food - Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park, Cincinnati, OH

Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park

4.9 (1161)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
3520 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208

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Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park

4.9
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Hyde Park

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    yes
  • 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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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park.

4.9

4.9
(1161)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Service

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Healthy

  • Cincinnati

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati

    Best Service

  • Cincinnati

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park offers a vibrant atmosphere with "delicious and comforting flavors." The lamb shish kabobs and pistachio baklava are highly recommended. The owner and staff provide "amazing service," making guests feel like family. With a diverse menu and "authentic" dishes, this "neighborhood gem" is a must-visit.
1,161 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    Cincinnati / Dayton47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Mediterranean is one of our go to restaurants. They are always welcoming and the food is excellent. Prices are good.

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  2. Victor Gold

    Cincinnati / Dayton22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, and a nice patio. Food was hit or miss. The service was excellent. More ambiance, than food.

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  3. Sheila

    Cincinnati / Dayton20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have delicious food when we eat at Cafe Mediterranean. The lamb shish kabobs are perfection! Be sure to finish your meal with the pistachio baklava. Yum!!!

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  4. Dr . Tom Gold

    Cincinnati / Dayton24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great staff, but food isn't memorable. Decent, just better options in the region.

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  5. Thomas

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A wonderful Sunday evening experience. Food was very good backed up by discreet service. Prices a bit above average but will be returning to enjoy another round

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  6. Jason Gold

    Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I made an error, removing review. Please disregard previous negative review

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  7. Erinn

    Cincinnati / Dayton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and comforting flavors. Love it! The owner is a gem!

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  8. Dana Gold

    Cincinnati / Dayton13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Go there! They go above and beyond. The food is delicious, the service is perfect, and get the bubble bread! ❤️

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  9. Jim Gold

    Cincinnati / Dayton11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent appetizer sampler (6 small of the first 6 on the menu) and delicious cabbage rolls!

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  10. Katie

    Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food with great service. We enjoyed meeting the owner and will be back.

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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    yes
  • 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

FAQs

Casual dress, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate; many guests visit for relaxed date nights or family dinners without formal requirements.

Yes, Cafe Mediterranean has an outdoor patio that guests enjoy for al fresco meals and date‑night evenings.

Cafe Mediterranean feels warm and casually elegant, a family‑run, intimate dining room with friendly service, mood lighting, and a pleasant patio for quieter date nights.

Expect the restaurant to be busiest for popular dinner times, guests report busy Friday and Saturday nights and especially holiday evenings like Valentine’s Day, while weekday mid-afternoon visits (around 3:00 pm) tend to be much quieter.

The pistachio baklava is a standout, guests repeatedly praise it, and it appears on the menu as Pistachio Baklava (served with ice cream).

Guests consistently describe portions as plentiful, appetizer samplers are ample for groups and several reviews note large, shareable desserts and satisfying main courses.

Yes, reviewers call Cafe Mediterranean a great date-night spot, praising its intimate dining room, patio lights and an attentive wine-friendly service that suits anniversaries and special evenings.

Yes, the menu includes clearly vegetarian-friendly dishes such as falafel, hummus and grape leaves, and guests also mention vegetable dishes like turlu vegetable stew and a vegetarian pide; reviewers say the staff accommodated a diner’s food allergies.

Tuesday evenings are a lovely choice, one guest noted the 6:30 pm Tuesday atmosphere was lively but not too loud, just right for dinner.

Yes, families and children are regular guests here, with groups, birthday celebrations and parties of five frequently welcomed and well looked-after.

For a calmer, nicely paced meal try a Tuesday evening, guests say 6:30 pm on a Tuesday was lively but not too loud; arriving around 3:00 pm at lunch can be very quiet.

Cafe Mediterranean has a smaller indoor dining room, a bar where guests sometimes wait, and an outdoor patio that many diners enjoy at sunset.

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Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park

4.9
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Hyde Park

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
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