A walk along the Market Street portion of the lively Castro
neighborhood brings you to an always full but underappreciated
little restaurant, La Mediterranee. If it were not such a
fixture in the lives of its central city neighbors, La Mediterranee
would get the respect it deserves as a cozy spot with generous,
delicious food and European informality. The eclectic decor
of the little restaurant combines incongruous elements into
a coherent whole that projects a warm comfort. It is true
that the tables are placed closer together than are most restaurants',
but the closeness just adds to the easy, relaxing atmosphere
of this neighborhood restaurant worth crossing town for. While
all of the phyllo dishes look so interesting and tasty that
you'll want to try each one, it is easy to fill up on delicious
food by just ordering the salade mediterranee appetizer and
splitting it two ways. Garlicky hummus, tart potato salad,
tabouli, baba ganoush, and green salad are all served with
greens, olives, feta cheese, and plenty of soft pitas. After
a little desert, my companion and I were feeling pleased with
our meal and thrilled with the bill. Romance may be dear,
we found, but it need not be expensive. - THE BAY GUARDIAN
Years ago when I moved to San Francisco, my friends took me
to a quaint restaurant called La Mediterranee, located at
Noe and Market Streets. Whether you are a vegetarian or a
lover of meat, you will find delicious Greek and Middle-Eastern
Foods awaiting you there. This is an award-winning restaurant
guaranteed to please the palate. I have always been impressed
with the quality, flavor and presentation of the food served.
Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a romantic dinner,
you will enjoy dining here. - HIP POCKET
This Middle-Eastern restaurant has been able to spin off 3
locations, all in desirable areas. With the prices, quality
of food and charming ambience, it's little wonder why it's
been discovered by bargain-seeking diners. The interiors are
different from location to location, but they have the same
casual feel that allows you to eat and run, or to linger over
coffee and a good selection of teas with a big wedge of baklava
filled with nuts. Entrees hover around $12 for more food than
most people will eat. Start with Baba Ghanoush or Hummus,
served with pita and crunchy raw vegetables. Move on to the
Lebanese Kibbeh, a grand mixture of ground lamb spiked with
cumin and other spices. And the mixed vegatarian Middle East
plate, featuring phyllo-wrapped items and levant bread, offers
a host of lively flavors. - SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
This is Betty's top all-around pick. The food is amazingly
delicious and surprisingly inexpensive. Betty recommends the
filo-dough combination plate. The atmosphere is comfy. The
service is fast and friendly; the waitresses are always cool.
During the day you can sit at one of the tables on the sidewalk.
- BETTY & PANSY'S SEVERE QUEER REVIEW
