Location: McLean
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Most Popular Mediterranean food in McLean, Virginia, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Mediterranean food in McLean, Virginia, United States. McLean (/məˈkleɪn/ mə-KLAYN) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County in Northern Virginia. McLean is home to many diplomats, businessmen, members of Congress, and high-ranking government officials partially due to its proximity to Washington, D.C. and the Central Intelligence Agency. It is the location of Hickory Hill, the former home of Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy. It is also the location of Salona, the former home of Light-Horse Harry Lee, the Revolutionary War hero. The community had an estimated total population of 53,673 in 2015, according to estimates prepared by the United States Census Bureau. It is located between the Potomac River and the town of Vienna. McLean is known for its luxury homes and its nearby high-end shopping destinations: the Tysons Corner Center and the Tysons Galleria. The two McLean zip codes - 22101 and 22102 - are among the most expensive ZIP Codes in Virginia and the United States. In 2018, data from the American Community Survey revealed that McLean was the 3rd wealthiest city in the United States, based on its poverty rate of 2.6% and its median household income of $190,258.
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9. Pita Pouch
Reviewed By B R
Located in the food court at the AMC theaters, Tysons. Pita offers a nice selection of items to add to a gyro. They are kind of like the subway of gyro's. I would return for lunch.
8. Lebanese Taverna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 285 reviews
The lounge and bar are fun places to have a quick bite while shopping or relaxing after work. Stop by to play some backgammon and enjoy selected wines and appetizers. We have seating for small gatherings or large group parties and offer private dining as
Reviewed By ReviewGuyNoVI
I usually donât give large franchise type establishments a great rating but Lebanese Taverna takes things seriously with regard to food and service. They must have dozens of wait staff working as any given time. We had a large group for dinner party and things went smooth. No one had problems and they food tasted authentic and tasteful! Especially likes their spinach wraps pastry - usually that pastry is dry and full of think uncooked leaves that are too bland. Not theirs - fully cooked spinach and dough. The meats were excellent - and veggies and salads fresh!One excellent touch to their hummus was the roasted garlic on top of the hummus plates. Nice...fluffy bread too!They allowed us to bring our own custom cake and desserts too! Enjoy - It is located on the lower first floor of the Galleria Mall, near Hugo Boss entrance. If you valet your car you will have walk Downstairs To get the Lebanese Taverna. No elevators close by but in middle of mall there is an elevator...
7. Yayla Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 227 reviews
Yayla Bistro offers a wide variety of traditional and healthy Mediterranean cuisine prepared fresh each day by our Turkish chefs. See full menu on our web page. In addition to our elegant dining room, we have a full-service bar area (with TV) featuring sp
Reviewed By authored
We had dinner here with friends primarily because we wanted to try a local Turkish restaurant. We were seated inside., but during warm evenings there is excellent outside seating available. The menu has several interesting choices, particularly the Turkish selections. I had one of the specials, slices of beef and land with two sauces, over rice. Other foods we enjoyed were a spinach pie (great) and a pasta dish with a type of noodle I have not had. My wife had Moussaka which was tasty. The calamari appetizer was great because it did not have breading -very interesting (and delicious). My only complaint is the prices of wines are high. Service was superb. Oh, you have to save room for the chocolate cake dessert!!
6. Nostos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 409 reviews
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Reviewed By VaTechDad
Excellent greek dishes but NO atmosphere. The larger room had some ambience but they put us in the corner of a small cramped room with no decoration. Very noisy and the waiter George was rushed, preoccupied and impatient with our questions. Parking was adequate.
5. Dal Grano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By debra p
Living in Mclean, I try to patronage our local businesses. My husband suggested a sushi place, I suggested Dal Grano for home made pasta. He had delicious lentil soup, we even got a take home. I ordered pasta with bolognese sauce and a side of meatballs. They brought white pasta and a side of meatballs in a little sauce...NOT what I ordered. AND the meatballs were cold in the middle. I sent it back and after waiting a while, I got the correct rigatoni with Bolognese sauce and my side order meatballs now warm. After waiting, I wasn't quite as hungry so I ate ONE meatball and LESS than half of my pasta. I asked to take the rest home. I usually like to pack my own and should have. The waiter put the 2 meat balls in a SMALL container, 3 rigatoni pasta noodles and THREW OUT THE REST OF MY DINNER THAT I TOLD HIM I WAS TAKING HOME FOR TOMORROW'S LUNCH. REALLY? REALLY? WHO DOES THIS...THROWS OUT MY PAID FOR MEAL. We have been inconvenience and although when we called we were offered a refund...this we now have to monitor our CC bill...more work for us, for a ridiculous decision to throw out MY food. WE WILL NOT BE BACK! Too many other choices in this area for such lame decision. BTW, any grocers sell fresh homemade pasta and Balducci's own Marinara among other sauces are great. Saute a bit of fresh garlic and basil in evoo and add their sauce and you have your own HOMEMADE pasta and sauce. Much more economical too. AND Mclean Family restaurant has great soups. Bye, Bye Dal Grano!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4. The Greek Taverna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By BoriGreco
A nice restaurant, brightly lit and clean space. The food is excellent and very traditional, almost tastes homemade. Lamb with lemon spacial was juicy and with just the right amount of lemon and spices. Wonderful hostess, attentive service even on a slow night.
3. Moby Dick House of Kabob
Overall Ratings
4 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By Debra R
We had lunch at this restaurant and I understand why it received a Washingtonian's best budget restaurants award. We had the salmon and lamb kabobs and both were very good and at a reasonable price. Limited but nice menu. I agree authentic and delicious!
2. Amoo's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By Alice S
I visit people who live just a few blocks away, so we get carryout rather than eating in the restaurant. The carryout service is perfect - exactly what we order, ready when promised, and servings are generous. I particularly like the spiced meat options (koobideh or chimichurri lamb) - the portion is large enough, with the rice side, to make two meals. The green sauce which accompanies the dishes is spectacular - fresh and tangy and zingy. The salads are large and add balance to a meat-centric meal, but one salad can be shared among several people.
1. Kazan Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By s G
We were coming back from a matinee at the Kennedy Center and agree to meet our friends at 5:30. We arrived at this early hour and the restaurant was basically empty. We intended to enjoy a drink and then order dinner. Even after we told our waiter that we didn't want to order until we finished our drinks, he came back four times asking if we would like to order.My wife's food good, mine less so. My wife had the veal steak which was excellent. I ordered one of the Kofti dishes... I like spicy middle east kofti. The meat was supposed to be served over a bed of aubergine, peppers and Nan. The meat was very good, but the vegetables were a cooked down gruel of tastelessness. The Nan was cut up into small pieces into the gruel that were hard as a rock. I have been to Turkey multiple times and never had a dish served this way. We each had one drink and a glass of wine.For more than $100 plus tip, there are better restaurants in the area.
