Mediterraneo - Waterloo

Mmm after grab a greek closed down in plaza I could never find a nearby place for my favourite souvlaki, lemon potatoes, rice, and greek salad platters. I don't like pita pit or auntys kitchen ones although they had similar but not identical food options because they dont allow substitution of fries for something else. We drove here today for dinner. The atmosphere is very Greek inspired...blue and white, flowers in vases, bricks etc. We decided on the platter to share which came with two additional plates on the side. There were grape leaves stuffed with ground beef etc and those weren't very appealing to the eye and wouldn't be something we would order again. The eggplant lasagna was unique but a little too heavy. The platter itself was amazing and so satisfying! The lamb chops were seasoned well and cooked perfectly. The pork and chicken shish kebabs were a little dry but still acceptable. The potatoes were so delicious and lemony. Rice also had great flavour and the grains were easily separable from one another. Vegetables had such vibrant colour and was a good break to cut the grease although it wasn't too greasy either! Server was a bit grumpy today.

So happy to find tasty authentic Mediterranean food in Waterloo! The atmosphere inside is very casual and homey. Their menu offers a wide selection of Greek/Mediterranean food. Our group of 7 ordered the Calamari and Saganaki appetizers, as well as the Mediterraneo Platter to share. We also ordered a main entree each. The portions were HUGE, so needless to say, we all left with food babies and had a lot of food left over to take home! First, I have to say that the strong lemon juice and parsley taste to their tzatziki sauce is just so delicious and unlike any other I 've ever had! Still dreaming about it as I type this... Calamari The batter was very light and crispy, and seasoned well so that it wasn 't too salty. The octopus was chewy and tasted perfect when dipped into the tzatziki sauce. Saganaki Probably my favourite dish here. The waitress brought the fried cheese to our table and flambéed it right in front of us, while shouting Opa! It was an exciting, albeit short lived, experience. The cheese, eaten with their soft pita bread, was absolutely amazing. The Mediterraneo Platter: Moussaka The blend of eggplant, zucchini and potatoes with the sauce was very smooth and creamy. The taste of ground beef at the bottom layer enriched the flavour of this dish. Pork and Chicken Souvlaki The meat was surprisingly tender; I often find that souvlaki at some Greek restaurants tend to be on the dryer side. Lamb Chops Two small pieces; wish there was a stronger lamb flavour, and was a bit hard and dry. Dolmadakia Grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice and herbs. I personally wasn 't a big fan of this dish. It was very mushy and the taste of the grape leaves was a bit overwhelming, much so that I could barely taste the beef. Veal Parmesean If you love cheese, you 'll love this dish! It even came with extra Parmesan cheese and I dumped the whole thing onto the pasta and veal. The breaded veal was already topped with cheese, and tasted absolutely glorifying. The marinara sauce on the pasta had a slight hint of sweetness to it, and was very saucy. Overall, the food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Our waitress was very friendly and described each dish she put down on our table, so we knew what we were consuming. Would definitely come back again!

I liked this place! Everything on their menu except for the pork is HALAL. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and reminiscent of Greece. They have a decent menu and it is on the pricier side. I got a chicken breast with a crab and asparagus salad and cheese, a side of rice, and roasted veggies My family got shrimp souvlaki with rice and salad, and chicken souvlaki with rice and salad. We also got bruschetta. The rice was delicious and pillowy, the salads were delicious, and the potatoes tasted really good. My dish was alright, I wasn't extremely fond of it but it was tasty. However, when I got home and had it the next day for leftovers, the flavours were REALLY good. The bruschetta was delicious! The shrimp souvlaki wasn't the best, not super flavourful, pretty average. Fireside's shrimp souvlaki is better. The chicken souvlaki was good according to my sister. Portion sizes were large and food was warm. 3 stars because we waited 45 minutes for our food and weren't checked on or anything, service was just okay, and food was good but overpriced. Not sure if we'd come here again but we enjoyed trying something new!

This place has got me saying OPA!!! From each time I clumsily dropped my utensils, to when our server brings over a enormous plate of QUALITY DELICIOUS Greek food. With its super reasonable price, even for seafood lamb, I'm so glad my family I had dinner here! SAGANAKI so fun to watch the waitress light a piece of cheese on fire. The citrus topped on the charred cheese also gave it a tangy flavour to have with the soft pita bread. MEDITERRANEO PLATTER easily feeds 3 people. For starters, it came with: Moussaka (absolute FAVOURITE dish I had, it's like a Greek Shepard's pie with creamed potatoes, saucey ground meet, eggplants zucchini layered within) Dolmadakia Side Vegetables The main dish had: Lamb Chops Chicken Souvlaki Pork Souvlaki Potato Rice (tasted buttery seasoned) All the meats were juicy, not dry, and deliciously seasoned with parsley flakes, dill citrus flavours. I especially liked the lamb and chicken. The tzatziki sauce was super thick and went well with the souvlaki. LAMB STEW so warm comforting. The tomato, celery, bell pepper onion flavours all combined incredibly with the tender lamb chunks. PORK TENDERLOIN lean meat but not dry, again a comforting and flavourful dish. DESSERTS Do yourself a favour and don't forget to save room for it. I learned that Greek BAKLAVA uses walnuts honey instead, so it's not overly sweet or soaked in sugar like the more familiar Turkish version. We also shared the STRAWBERRY YOGURT CHEESECAKE, which was extremely moist refreshing, yet rich. SERVICE ATMOSPHERE Service was so nice and welcoming. I'm so glad we stopped by for casual dinner, the space also gave off a very relaxed European feel. There's tons of booth seating and long tables at the corners of the restaurant (especially good for private parties or large dining groups). Overall, an eye OPAning experience! The delicious Greek food, well cooked proteins, hearty portions, AND reasonable prices will keep me coming back for more. Next time, I have my heart set on their calamari seafood (which only ranges from 20 $25)! Anddd ordering a heap of the Moussaka haha, it's seriously the best.

First thing to note, service was not there at all. Once seated, the waitress paid no attention to us whatsoever and would not even look in our direction. The waiter who took our order was much better but still was missing good customer service skills. Asked for water for the table and wasn't delivered until our 4th time asking. We ordered the Med Platter which tasted great. Food overall was good for the price. Souvlaki and lamb chop were full of flavour and pretty juicy. Gyro was slighlty salty for my taste. This was my first time having moussaka and it had. I felt the filling lacked spice but the bechamel was a nice, creamy texture.