Highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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.

Anatolia Cafe

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#16. Anatolia Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2270 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio
- Categories: Turkish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Naf Naf Grill

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#15. Naf Naf Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6714 Rockside Road Independence, Ohio
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Salad, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

Aladdin's Eatery - Independence

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#14. Aladdin's Eatery - Independence

- Rating: 4.0/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6901 Rockside Road Independence, Ohio
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Al's Deli

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#13. Al's Deli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1717 East 9th Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Delis, Middle Eastern, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Aladdin's Eatery - Cleveland Heights

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#12. Aladdin's Eatery - Cleveland Heights

- Rating: 4.0/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12447 Cedar Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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Algebra Tea House

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#11. Algebra Tea House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2136 Murray Hill Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Tea Rooms, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Sittoo's Pita & Salads

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#10. Sittoo's Pita & Salads

- Rating: 4.2/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1625 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Lebanese, Falafel, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Aladdin's Eatery - Lakewood

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#9. Aladdin's Eatery - Lakewood

- Rating: 4.3/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14536 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, Ohio
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Nate's Deli & Restaurant

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#8. Nate's Deli & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1923 West 25th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Delis, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Frank's Falafel House

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#7. Frank's Falafel House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1823 West 65th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

Taza A Lebanese Grill

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#6. Taza A Lebanese Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (572 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 West 6th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Zhug

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#5. Zhug

- Rating: 4.5/5 (286 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 12413 Cedar Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Falafel Xpress

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#4. Falafel Xpress

- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14877 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, Ohio
- Categories: Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Sittoo's Pita & Salads

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#3. Sittoo's Pita & Salads

- Rating: 4.5/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5870 Ridge Road Parma, Ohio
- Categories: Salad, Falafel, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Ferris Shawarma

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#2. Ferris Shawarma

- Rating: 4.6/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13507 Lakewood Heights Blvd. Lakewood, Ohio
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Zaytoon Lebanese Kitchen

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#1. Zaytoon Lebanese Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1150 Huron Road East Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Lebanese, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.