Highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Denver by diners

The aromatic spice combinations of Middle Eastern cuisine can make your mouth water and your stomach growl. It stems from ancient civilizations influenced by the Mediterranean along its western border, the deserts of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Syria, and the mountains of Afghanistan in the eastern part of the region.

That said, it's easily confused with its geographic neighbor, Mediterranean cuisine. Although the two have some foods in common, like pita bread or stuffed grape leaves, Mediterranean food tends to use herbs. At the same time, Middle Eastern fare is flavored with bolder spices like sumac, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cardamom.

As consumers lean toward healthier fare, Middle Eastern restaurants are poised to have a moment. The cuisine's plant-heavy options include hummus, falafel, and fattoush salad. Lentils have been another Middle Eastern staple since at least 8,000 B.C. To satisfy a sweet tooth, options like baklava and halva fit the bill.

Middle Eastern dining emphasizes a shared experience, with many dishes designed to be eaten communally so that everyone at the table can build relationships through food. Mezze platters of bite-sized options and family-style stews are perfect for a night out with family or friends.

Although Middle Eastern restaurants aren't as prevalent as other ethnic cuisines, there are over 144,000 places in the United States where you can sample this region's delights.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in Denver based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of July 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Middle Eastern" on Yelp and within a 10-kilometer radius of Denver were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the cut, and to discover new spots you haven't been to yet.

Pita Fresh

1 / 25

#25. Pita Fresh

- Rating: 3.3/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2075 South University Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Saffron Grill

2 / 25

#24. Saffron Grill

- Rating: 3.6/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2049 Wadsworth Blvd. Ste L Lakewood, Colorado
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Jerusalem Restaurant

3 / 25

#23. Jerusalem Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (1294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1890 East Evans Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Casablanca Restaurant

4 / 25

#22. Casablanca Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 270 South Downing St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mediterranean, Moroccan, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Byblos Greek & Lebanese - Greenwood Village

5 / 25

#21. Byblos Greek & Lebanese - Greenwood Village

- Rating: 3.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 4940 South Yosemite St. Unit E4 Greenwood Village, Colorado
- Categories: Lebanese, Greek, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Pita Fresh 16th Street Mall

6 / 25

#20. Pita Fresh 16th Street Mall

- Rating: 3.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 110 16th St. Ste 110 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

Shish Kabob Grill

7 / 25

#19. Shish Kabob Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (488 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1503 Grant St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Beirut Grill & Sushi

8 / 25

#18. Beirut Grill & Sushi

- Rating: 4.1/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 203 West Hampden Ave. Englewood, Colorado
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Byblos Greek & Lebanese

9 / 25

#17. Cafe Byblos Greek & Lebanese

- Rating: 4.1/5 (721 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 North Corona St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Ash'Kara

10 / 25

#16. Ash'Kara

- Rating: 4.2/5 (413 reviews)
- Address: 2005 West 33rd Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

Mazevo Mediterranean Eatery

11 / 25

#15. Mazevo Mediterranean Eatery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (369 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3961 Tennyson St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Gyros & Kabobs

12 / 25

#14. Gyros & Kabobs

- Rating: 4.2/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2020 South Parker Road Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Phoenician Kabob

13 / 25

#13. Phoenician Kabob

- Rating: 4.2/5 (449 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5709 East Colfax Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mediterranean, Kebab, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Yemen Grill

14 / 25

#12. Yemen Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2353 South Havana St. Unit D15A Aurora, Colorado
- Categories: Arabic, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Shondiz Restaurant & Catering

15 / 25

#11. Shondiz Restaurant & Catering

- Rating: 4.3/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8000 East Quincy Ave. Unit 1000 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mediterranean, Persian/Iranian, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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Safta

16 / 25

#10. Safta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (994 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3330 Brighton Blvd. Ste 201 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Grape Leaves Restaurant

17 / 25

#9. Grape Leaves Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 12405 East Mississippi Ave. Ste 200 Aurora, Colorado
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Paprika

18 / 25

#8. Cafe Paprika

- Rating: 4.5/5 (563 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13160 East Mississippi Ave. Aurora, Colorado
- Categories: Moroccan, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Reem's Bakery

19 / 25

#7. Reem's Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 2418 South Colorado Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Syrian, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Zaman Mediterranean Fresh

20 / 25

#6. Zaman Mediterranean Fresh

- Rating: 4.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 282 South Logan St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Yahya's Mediterranean Grill & Pastries

21 / 25

#5. Yahya's Mediterranean Grill & Pastries

- Rating: 4.6/5 (648 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2207 East Colfax Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Baghdad Restaurant

22 / 25

#4. Baghdad Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (114 reviews)
- Address: 2410 South Colorado Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Bosphorus

23 / 25

#3. Bosphorus

- Rating: 4.7/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3493 South Downing St. Englewood, Colorado
- Categories: Turkish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Golden Falafel Restaurant

24 / 25

#2. Golden Falafel Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 6460 East Yale Ave. Ste G20A Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Falafel, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Jasmine Syrian Food

25 / 25

#1. Jasmine Syrian Food

- Rating: 4.9/5 (126 reviews)
- Address: 10180 East Colfax Ave. Ste 186 Aurora, Colorado
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Syrian
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 102 metros.