Mediterrano

How this place got 4.4 stars is beyond me. The food is delicious (although a tad pricy), the service is highly attentive and top notch, and the atmosphere is nice and clean. We went on a Wednesday night and it was not that busy. The decor is nice and the bathrooms are clean. The small plates all look so good, but we went with the brussel sprouts and feta which we would absolutely order again. The former better than the latter in my opinion. The salmon entree was perfect and has we only ordered these 3 dishes, we would’ve been completely satiated. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs however and we got the vegan paella as well, which we mostly ended up taking home. This place is a great spot for a date night, night out with friends, or other upscale but not too fancy dinner. Great food and truly stand out service.

We just had the thanksgiving dinner....Squash bique was too salty, too garlicly and way too thick to be served as a soup. Not sweet enough and missing pumpkin seeds or any garnishing. Turkey was dry and potatoes tasted like box potatoes. Too much cinnamon in yams. Salmon was not seasoned, it was tasteless and tasted quite bad. Overall it was quite underwhelming experience not what’s expected at Mediterrano's. The restaurant went from serving fine dining to serving subpar quality food. We have been coming here for years and quite disappointed at the thanksgiving dinner this year. Why did you switch up recipes from last year? Is was sooooo much better. I would have gotten the same quality and taste at Bob Evans for a better price. Definitely considering other restaurants next year.

This is the best Mediterranean fusion joint in all of Ann Arbor! Everything was excellent here; the server, the staff, the food, and the atmosphere. I got the Gnocchi Asiago and the crispy brussel sprouts, and my partner got the Penne Au Poivre and the bread service the last time we came here; and it didn't disappoint! This is a great place for a date night or small get together.

The food and Atmosphere were great for my girlfriend's birthday! We loved the baked feta so much that we ordered it twice. Our waitress was very kind and informative. The lasagna had a unique and fantastic flavor. Some of the best hummus I have ever had! We are looking forward to returning in the near future!

Delicious food cooked by the restaurant chefs. Loved the food recommended by my table waiter, except the only one that I chose by myself 😔 including dessert. I went to the restaurant without any booking so I was put into an event dining room on the day, and I think I have missed all the vibes in the main dining hall. But I have had enjoyed the service by my waiter who has a great sense of humour and kept me happy.

What an amazing experience! We went here for my wife's birthday and they made it so special. There were flowers on the table and they brought a beautiful birthday dessert out. We don't eat dairy and this was the most accommodating restaurant we've ever been to. The waiter was knowledgeable about what was in the food and careful to bring the dairy parts on the side for the rest of our party. The food was delicious. This was easily the best experience we've ever had at a restaurant.

Bottom Line: Mediterrano is a solid choice for those looking for approachable and tasty Mediterranean fare south of Ann Arbor. Easy parking is a definite plus. The Good: * Convenient Parking: A hassle-free parking lot makes getting there easy. * Decent Service: Expect competent and attentive service. * Visually Appealing Dishes: The food is presented beautifully, adding to the dining experience. * Balanced Flavors: A great option for those who might find some Mediterranean food overwhelming, particularly the cheeses. The taste is good without being too intense. * Reasonable Prices: You can enjoy a good meal here without breaking the bank. The Verdict: Mediterrano offers a pleasant and accessible introduction to Mediterranean cuisine. It hits the sweet spot with good flavors, attractive presentation, and reasonable prices, all while being conveniently located with easy parking. Definitely worth checking out!

I’ve eaten at Mediterranean twice now, both overall lovely experiences! The first time I came in it was a Saturday afternoon and I was by myself. I enjoyed the food and excellent service by Pasha. Last night, I had my husband make us a reservation for 2 at 6:30 for my birthday as I had such an enjoyable meal previously. We sat outside and again the food was very delicious but I was a little disappointed in the overall experience. Several small things happened that just added up and took us out of the experience (flat water for my husband when he ordered sparkling, didn’t get my glass of red wine until we were almost done with the steak, the full salmon entree was brought instead of just an add on salmon for our pasta that we ordered so we had to wait a bit for that and ended up eating it on its own rather than with the pasta as we ordered - all small things which were eventually corrected. Also I think our server got busy with her indoor tables so maybe we should have just sat inside). Finally, I was mostly disappointed that I had to inform our server that it was my birthday (I’ve worked in the industry and usually if a special event note is put in with a reservation, the wait staff will be informed by either the host and/or management) even though my husband put in the reservation notes that it was my birthday. And then the dessert came out with no candle or happy birthday note like I saw in reviews pictured online - the waitress did say that she looked but couldn’t find one, it might be lame but I still would have appreciated the happy birthday caramel or chocolate drizzle or whatever… I was looking forward to special touches like that which usually can be expected from spending almost $200 on dinner. We ended up stopping to buy a candle on the way home. I’m still leaving 5 stars because I think it’s a great restaurant overall.

Fantastic!!! We were running late and our waite Michael couldn't be nicer. The food was absolutely amazing! We got a bunch of the appetizers, including the potato bravas, baked feta, and baba ghanoush. Everything was excellent. Main dishes, we got fish, and a couple of pasta dishes, including the tagliatelle and gnocchi. Honestly couldn't have been better. The vibe was really welcoming and warm and again our waiter Michael was the best! Highly recommend.

It's very consistent. We've been coming here for years and it's always good, service is always excellent and food is always amazing.

Really great food. A nice upscale Italian restaurant. Our party of two showed up WAY underdressed on a Thursday night around 7pm without a reservation. There were plenty of empty tables and we were seated near the door. We decided on a salad for each of us and two "small plates". These were the largest small tapas plates I've ever had (and I've had my fair share over the years!). We could have ordered just one and been satisfied. The downside was the service. We sat for almost 15 minutes before anyone came over to welcome us and offer us water and a menu. In fact, we had just started searching for another restaurant to go to. Something must have triggered something in the back of the house because while our server rarely checked on us, the house manager and bartender both came to the table twice to see how we were doing and if we needed anything.

Chicken souvlaki This is my go to restaurant here and I'm finally trying something new. I usually get the paella or lamb popsicles. Delicious as always. Perfection in every way. Came back to mention how delightful posha was. She's very fast and extremely aware of everything happening in the restaurant. She said thank you to all that would help out. She is someone I'd love to work with and learn from

Food was all amazing. The starters were spanakopita and the feta starter and the bread. All were great! The service was good as well. I would eat here weekly if I lived closer.

Food was so good - really enjoyed it! Good variety! I love Mediterranean food. I had take out but restaurant is warm and inviting. I chatted with a server at the bar while waiting for my food - friendly staff!

Driven past this place a million times over the years and finally made it in for dinner! Nice options on the menu -- dishes from all over the Mediterranean area (not strictly Italian as I had thought). So you can choose from Greek, Spanish, North Africa, etc. The bacon-wrapped dates were delicious and came with 4 portions, easy to share across two people. My friend said the seafood paella was good, exactly what she wanted. My pear salad was delicious -- the pears and dressing especially. However the salmon I ordered with it was very plain, underseasonee, nothing special, and a bit overcooked. A little disappointed for the price on that one. Service was okay -- oddly attentive at times we didn't need attention and then lacking when we did, but we had everything we needed. Overall I would return to try more dishes, knowing it's going to be a bit expensive and maybe not world-class service.

This place is a hidden gem. We're visiting the area and decided to stop in for a salad and appetizer. It was so good that we decided to go back a second time this week. We loved the atmosphere and the staff were great. We had small greek and Cesar salads along with spanakopita. We added a piece a salmon to one of the salads and split it. I had baklava cheesecake for dessert and it was epic. The camomile mint tea was delicious too. I will recommend it to family and friends in the area.

Kind generous service, with a selective list of wines, and the ambiance is welcoming and demure outside and indoors. Presentation and plating is highest quality. Vegetables with the sweetness of fresh picks with bold flavor and finely prepared dishes. Meat cooked to order on the split hairs of choices. Olives were plump, sweet and floral preserved in high quality olive oil.

Food - both Greek and Caesar salads were delicious. Very fresh, light, flavorful. Seasonal squash soup was spicy but a little on the runny side, not thick. Service- fast and friendly Ambiance- mediterranean chic Would come back to try something different... very eclectic menu

Never knew this restaurant existed, let alone shared the same building as World Market - a home goods store that I LOVE and visit frequently whenever I'm in Ann Arbor! Mediterrano is tucked away with its entrance and entire restaurant front at the back behind the street-facing World Market, so I truly never knew until my friend, who loves this place, suggested that we go! it's a great spot for bigger parties as there were 10+ of us pulling up here. They have a ton of space in this restaurant for larger parties and the staff seemed very familiar with handling bigger parties as well and our entire experience felt seamless! The food was very interesting - a lot of items on the menu feeding into the vibes of this space being a bit more upscale than other Mediterranean-based restaurants that I've been to - but not too expensive either. Everything we got was very delicious and I loved this place for its interesting menu and food, service, and ambiance. A+ across the board - I will definitely be back again with friends as this is a great place slightly off campus to go to with parents or friends looking for a nice dinner option, and next time I'm in the area shopping at World Market, I will probably also swing by here to pick up some carryout as well!

I absolutely love this place. The food is absolutely amazing, and the staff is even more amazing. I always get treated with "regular" status, which I LOVE. The outdoor patio area is dog friendly, and they even bring out some water for the dog. The only two things that I would say I don't love are the prices (just a little too high for daily visits) and the bar stools (they are hard and have a little lip on them that cut into my legs, plus they feel like they aren't strong enough to hold me and I'm pretty skinny.) The happy hour makes things a bit more reasonable price-wise, which is a daily affair - yay!

This was our first time back here since Covid and we sat in their outdoor gazebo during a mid-April heat wave. The gazebo has sides that can go up or down depending on the weather. Our server did a nice job, but sometimes things arrived quickly and sometimes we were sitting there thinking "where is our dessert." Our food was really good. We were a party of four and we got four small plates and two entrees. Except for the bacon-wrapped dates, the small plates were really large. Lots of patatas bravas, tons of Brussels sprouts, and lot of hummus, taramasalata, and olives in the cold poikilia. The Ora King Salmon with truffled pea purée, potatoes, mushrooms, and arugula was very good. The Lamb Three Ways was also delicious. For dessert, we had the PORTOKALOPITA (Greek orange cake . vanilla chantilly . macerated berries . crumble pistachio) and Tarta de Santiago almond tart with roasted pears, Spanish nougat, and sherry caramel. Both were very good but the Tarta was my favorite.

Quiet atmosphere, friendly staff, delightful food. Long history of great food for my partner so we stopped on our road trip. Bill, the friendly assistant manager, shared they no longer host chef tasting menus on Tuesday night. We suggested they bring them back though we both live over 90 minutes away. Tasting menu would be fun. Bread quality especially when warm is outstanding as is tapenade. Next time, we will stay nearby and drink some wine! Bill, will you join us?

We had the chicken souvlaki kebab, Greek salad, brussel sprouts and calamari Brussels: 10/10 Kebab: 8/10 Calamari: 7/10 Greek salad: 5/10 Service was fine nothing spectacular. Food took forever. Nice ambience, you can talk at any tone but still hear each other. In the expensive side compared to similar restaurants. Would definitely go back.

We hadn't been here is ages but decided to try for my birthday. We were not disappointed. We had the Salmon which was prepare to perfection, a rarity in this world of overcooked fish dishes, one of our companions had the Paella, and wow! This is a dish worth trying. They have several versions including a vegan version if you are so inclined. The service was top notch which is another rarity in this day and age. The ambience is upscale but not snobby. Jeans and a nice top of shirt are fine. I would not come here in shorts and flip flops, however. All in all, we had a very positive experience which was only slightly marred by the unexpected 2.8% "surcharge" which popped up on our bill. Since it was such a tiny % we didn't make an issue of it, but why slip a small unannounced annoyance into the experience? Just raise the menu prices by 2.8% and call it a day. I would have given this place five stars if it hadn't been for the dumb as rocks "surcharge."

Lots of people in Ann Arbor don't seem to know about this place because it's not downtown. That's too bad, because it's great. I've had probably half of the menu, and loved almost everything. I avoid the seafood, but my wife is usually happy with that. Once I got a pear-Gorgonzola salad that was very heavy on the Gorgonzola and light on the pears, when I was hoping for the opposite. That's the only bad thing I can think of, and I'm sure you'd agree that is nitpicking. The service is almost always excellent. We recently had a new waitress who wasn't the greatest, but the manager appeared immediately after we asked someone else and took care of us. The patio seating is lovely. Doesn't have the hustle and bustle of downtown, but it's a pleasant place. Indoors is nice too. I prefer sitting in the bar area, but the main dining room is fine too.

This restaurant has a well decorated inside and outside. I enjoyed the tiled wall and other artwork found throughout the inside. When we sat down it was pretty empty but it quickly filled up for dinner. Our server was friendly but only came back once after the food was delivered. It meant the water and drink refills were largely ignored The bread that comes out first was really good. I wished that we had been offered some butter but there was olive oil on the table some used that. The small plate of brussel sprouts was shared among the table. We all enjoyed them a lot. The honey drizzle made for a perfect sweet and salty mix. Yum! I had a large house salad with grilled shrimp added. The salads here are a nice size and all of my greens were fresh and crisp. This place is more like $$$ instead of the $$ dollar signs on here. Overall a nice plate to eat but too pricey for me to be a regular.

Went in for the Easter brunch buffet. We had a party of 15 with two kids (chaos) and the service was great! Sara is amazing. Our drinks stayed full, our plates were always bussed, and she was so friendly and attentive. The food was incredible. While every aspect of the dining experience was impeccable, it was the plating of the dishes that truly stood out and left a lasting impression. You could tell everything was well thought out. Especially for a buffet. The prime-rib was tender, juicy and well-seasoned. The chicken, potatoes, green beans were all delicious. Not to mention the desserts! Buffets can be hit or miss, and this one was a hit. The food stayed hot, and everything was so tasty. Looking forward to many more.

Super nice staff here and the food is very good. We had a group of 20 here for my daughter's graduation and highly recommend as they put us in a private dining area. Tip - the bread is soooo good, try not to eat too much as you will get too full for your meal

The exterior is not prepossessing, with a back-of-the-strip-mall vibe. But once you get into the place, you find one of the best joints in Ann Arbor. Banging cocktails, tasty branzino, simple and delicious bread and olives. And the servers are top notch, friendly and professional. Great place for a good business dinner or a fun family celebration.

The food was really amazing! We went for my friends birthday and ordered many things off of the menu. The server was so helpful and the vibes were amazing in there. It was very peaceful and a great dinner.

Venue- spacious. Service-pretty dang good. We had a very bubbly fun waitress which always makes the experience even better. Food-Delicious. I absolutely think Mediterrano would blend in very well to what you expect from good NYC restaurant with a midwest hospitality flare. Food presentation was not consistent but who cares if it taste good. Reasonably priced, what more can you ask for. If you're in town this would be a great place to have a family dinner.

Hidden gem on the south side of Ann Arbor. Their chicken skewer plate is amazing and their bread service is excellent. Service is always spot on and they have a really great staff there. Excellent place for a formal business lunch or a special occasion. I recommend their Greek salad with salmon or their chicken kebab. Happy hour is also a great time. It's located at 2900 S State St, at the rear of the building, next to the Cost Plus World Market. Solid ownership and upscale vibe. I recommend it!

I met a friend for lunch today. She had the panini, and I had soup and Greek salad. All was very tasty. Service was excellent. The restaurant is beautiful inside. I also liked the clean and modern restroom. It was very easy to find as well.

Amazing food! Especially enjoyed the minestrone soup and garlic bread. Ordered carry out and they were quite quick.

For a recent dinner to catch up with friends, Mediterrano was suggested and quickly agreed upon unanimously. Always one to try a new place, I looked forward to trying out a restaurant I had never been to. Tucked quietly away at the corner of State and Eisenhower, I was thrilled to find a large parking lot that led to a cozy entry to the restaurant. There was a large heated tent out front, which looked perfectly inviting in the brisk autumn evening, but I proceeded into the restaurant to meet my friends. Our server greeted us promptly and took our orders, with all of us foregoing appetizers to start with our main entree. I debated between the kebab and the salmon, and finally decided for fish after getting a recommendation from our server. I think it would be hard to go wrong with anything on the menu, and I really enjoyed my salmon. The salmon filet was fresh, warm, and tender, the accompanying potatoes, mushrooms, and truffled pea purée provided a harmonious contrast to the fish. As we ate we enjoyed the quiet din of other diners, occasional ripples of laughter, and the clink of cutlery as people enjoyed their time as much as we did. I'll add this to the list of favorite restaurants in the area, and will look forward to returning again soon!

Delicious food!!!! The bread, oh my, the bread... and then the pasta! Service was quick and courteous. The whole place was clean, comfortable and welcoming. Hidden gem!

Wow!! Came here last night for date night and felt like we had a dining experience that was worthy of being in a big city. From service, to ambiance and the food, everything was pretty much flawless. We ordered the mussels to start and loved how flavorful the sauce was, take one of those garlic cloves and spread it across the crusty bread and smother it in the sauce and top with a few shelled mussels and you're in for a TREAT. This dish was the favorite of the night! We also ordered the half rack of lamb which was cooked to a perfect medium, and the branzino which had crispy skin to go along with the sauce it's served it. Everything was done so well, my husband and I are excited to have this place so nearby and will surely be coming back to try more of the menu.

The atmosphere is elegant yet casual. Very comfortable environment. Our waitress Sara was very friendly and attentive. They have a nice selection of specialty cocktails as well at the classics. I went with an old fashioned. It was refreshing and strong. Their food menu is a good size with options for all tastes. For an appetizer I had the bacon wrapped dates. Served with chorizo and romesco sauce. They were delicious and great combination of chewy and creamy with a very enjoyable flavor. For my meal I had the branzino with fingerling potatoes and a vegetable. The potatoes and vegetable were a bit bland and while the fish tasted good there were lots and lots of little bones that I was having to pull out of my mouth with every bite. We mentioned this to our server and she informed the manager. While the manager was nice enough to take it off the bill, something we weren't looking for, we'd have appreciated them coming over to our table and talking to us even briefly something which did not happen. For dessert I had the chocolate mousse with almonds biscotti crumbles fruit curd cherries and vanilla. It was very nice. A great mixture of savory and sweet. The prices were very reasonable. Over all I would recommend.

Delicious food. Authentic with a twist approach to Mediterranean cuisine. Nice light music and pretty decor. Knowledgeable wait staff.

Would love to give them a better review but we were seated outside and after 20 min of waiting for someone to show up and greet us or give us waters, we got up a left.

Let's start out with the good. The food. Actually, the really good. The app was the bread service and dips. The tzatziki was some of the best I have had. For the main course I went for the lasagna which was very good. Had a fresh sauce and the flavors were layered. The three stars is for: 1) The service. I was constantly asked if I wanted a refill of my iced tea. 2) There was a service charge that was added to the bill. The surcharge was for using a credit card.

Went here with friends and it was truly delicious. One of the best restaurants I've been to in Ann Arbor. The patatas bravas was done wonderfully and the potatoes themselves were crispy The brussel sprouts were perfectly seasoning and had a honey type glaze. Simply delicious! La casa paella was delicious and could've served 4 (the menu said 2!!). One thing to note is that the paella's take about 45 minutes to get done, so I recommend ordering that early in the meal. Great experience!

A truly mixed experience. It begins with the server asking if we wanted bread. We said yes. No bread. She comes back 10 minutes later and asks if we want bread. We said yes again. No bread. We ordered our dinners. The dinners arrived. No bread. We cancelled the bread. The bread shows up. We sent it back. My lasagna showed up. Barely luke warm. I sent it back to be re-heated. I waited and waited. I guess they were waiting for a new batch and it showed up. Warm. It was very tasty. My wife's fettucine was mediocre at best. I would have liked a second glass of wine. Where is our server? They offered free desserts to compensate for the "experience". I ordered sambuca. They were out of sambuca. The desserts were wonderful. To their credit, much of Ann Arbor was without power so they got more traffic on a Thursday than they anticipated. But still, I can't imagine going back. I expected more.

Seafood anyone? Mariacos Paella for 2 - calamari, salmoretta, skull island prawns, clams, mussels, monkfish, piquillo peppe, salsa verde, peas & saffron aioli. Serving is enough for 3-4 people. Huge portions, quality was ok. Zarzuela - skull island prawns, calamari, monkfish, clams, mussels, picada, sofrito, saffron served with grilled ciabatta. Same ingredients as paella minus the rice. It was good. Gnocchi - cauliflower purée, grilled asparagus, heirloom cherry tomatoes, truffle oil, dark opal basil. Delicious. Tricolore Salad - watercress, endive, frisée, radicchio, orange, pistachio, Kefalograviera cheese, marcona almond vinaigrette. Excellent salad! Bread was amazing!!! Server was nice but just going through the motions. Tried to engage her with limited response. Overall nice restaurant & would return.

Excellent! No other way to put it! First to arrive was the warm Italian bread basket with a spread that was garlic, potato nummyness! My taste buds went crazy! Next, I had the Italian panini with a bowl of soup of the day. This delicious sloppy sandwich was what food dreams are made of! Wow, off the charts delish! This chef knows Mediterranean flavors and how best to combine them. What a treat! The soup was spinach, sausage and bean with a memorable broth. Ooooooo... My SO had the chicken panini with roasted gold potatoes. Again, what a delicious treat! As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!'

Great food. Nice relaxing ambiance. Waitress Ianna was terrific. We come to Ann Arbor every year and have never found a really good Mediterranean restaurant until now. We will be back.

Great ambiance for a large group, Great variety of food, appealing to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Shares are great/ pasta portion is easily shareable (though you wouldn't be missing anything if you skipped it either). Service was a touch slow but staff is pleasant. Food: 3.5 Service: 3.5 Ambiance: 4

Coming here on Valentine's Day, I expected it to be fairly busy. It was, and the waiter took a while to serve us, but since it was such a busy day, I will let that pass. The food was pricey, but the quality was so good that I would recommend going at least once. The steak was OK, but the chicken was amazing, as well as the patatas bravas. Very cute atmosphere.

I love this place. They have a nice selection of pastas and wines. I had the Medtini cocktail to start which had a great blood orange flavor. For appetizers we got Halloumi and the dates. The Halloumi had a nice balsamic drizzle and a dash of lemon juice on top and it was perfect. We had the bacon wrapped dates last time we were here and had to get them again. The bacon wrapped dates mixed with the romesco sauce gives a great complex flavor to this appetizer!! The pasta alla nerano was a special they had so I wanted to try it before it's gone. Honestly it was just ok.. it had tuna tartare and salmon roe on top. I tried some of my husbands ribeye and that was great too and the potatoes were crisped to perfection. This is a great place to come if you like Mediterranean food!

Went in last week before leaving for our holiday weekend, the restaurant was very clean and we liked the decor, but the greeter was very short, rude and unwelcoming, she didn't even smile or seem happy we were there, almost like we were an inconvenience. She was wearing jeans which seemed very casual for the atmosphere. Once seated our service was good and the food was excellent! I would highly recommend the lasagna and the orange cake.

I was asked to come here to meetup for a future school board member opportunity. I work in the area and wondered where this place was. I found out that its in the same plaza for the Olive Garden that I visited regularly pre covid. This is a nice little spot and I was shocked I had never been here. My party was sitting at a table waiting for me. We got some drinks and I ordered some calamari. The atmosphere was a nice mix of upscale but casual. The calamari came and it tasted great. It was sitting in squid ink and the flavor and seasoning was great. The waitress was attentive and great. The menu had some great items from paella, pasta, lamb,, seafood and more. I will definitely be back for more of a full meal.

Such a great find. Took my mom Out for dinner here and she loved it! The staff was so friendly and everything was fresh and hot when we were served. I highly recommended this place. It's flavorful options will leaving you craving more!

Made a ressie here a while ago for post grad lunch. Waited to be seated. Told 5-10 mins. 25 mins later was told another 20. Restaurant not prepared. Should not book if you cannot handle. Very upsetting.

This place is awesome. Check it out. The lasagna is great and well put together. It tastes fabulous. That comes from someone in Boston.

Good food and an interesting selection of liquid refreshments. We came back this time for the gazpacho. It did not disappoint

Amazing food! Menu has great variety, creativity and best of all is deliciously prepared. Ambiance is relaxing yet energetic and fun. Staff is courteous professional and welcoming. Can't wait to go back to try other dishes!

Very nice menu choices, have liked everything I've tried over the years. Good wine selection, too!