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New England

Mediterranean restaurants in New England

  1. Mediterranean

    Sit on the deck overlooking the harbor and feast on grilled lamb shish kabob, Spanish fish stew and other southern European flavors. Innovative sandwiches, some vegan, and scrumptious desserts too.

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  2. A

    Oleana

    Foodies sing the praises of this Mediterranean masterpiece in Inman Sq. Ana Sortun’s exotic yet still accessible cuisine evokes Greece, Morocco and Turkey. Grilled lamb with fava-bean moussaka is a perennial favorite, while the meat-free diners will appreciate the vegetarian tasting menu ($40). Like the menu, the setting changes seasonally, with a roaring fire in winter and a delightfully fragrant patio in summer. Oleana has been certified by the Green Restaurant Association.

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  3. Cleonice

    After a visit to Woodlawn Museum, treat yourself to a meal at Cleonice, which serves traditional and exotic Mediterranean fare using local ingredients in tasty lunchtime panini and salads, and marvelous tapas, grilled fish and seafood pastas at dinner. The landmark building has black-and-white tiled floors and tables hidden in carved wooden alcoves that lend an old-world feel to the place.

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  4. B

    Rendezvous

    Chef Steve Johnson has created an entire restaurant around the concept of locally grown food. Local farmers and fishermen provide the ingredients, which Johnson infuses with Mediterranean flavors, hinting of southern Europe and northern Africa. While the food is undeniably excellent, many people just come to sit at the bar and slurp delicious cocktails.

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  5. Luca’s

    A handsome Mediterranean gem overlooking Central Sq, Luca’s serves excellent thin-crust pizzas, tasty salads and gourmet sandwiches at lunch, while dinner sees a tempting array of pastas, grilled fish and pan-seared beef tenderloin. There’s outdoor seating during the summer.

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  6. C

    Grapevine

    Dine alfresco in the lovely flower-filled courtyard or tuck into the romantic dining room. This Mediterranean gem is frequently rated among Boston’s best restaurants. The menu changes seasonally but pasta, seafood and meats are always artfully prepared and presented.

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  7. East Side Pockets

    Fabulous falafels and baklava at student-friendly prices.

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  8. Blue Moon Bistro

    This owner-run bistro specializes in upscale Mediterranean cuisine such as burgundy braised lamb with saffron risotto. At lunch think blue-cheese burgers or Cajun chicken panini, and save room for the crème brûlée.

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