Nadim's Downtown Mediterranean Grill

Perfection!!! Jill was an amazing server and carefully walked us through the menu, pointing out her many favorites. The food is fresh, expertly crafted, and delicious. The owner, Nadim, came out to greet us and the other guests at LUNCH and is the consummate host and restaurateur. Amazing food - looking forward to returning soon. Easy parking and good prices - very kid friendly.

Had a wonderful dinner with my good friend She had falafel, Mediterranean salad and a turkey kabab. I had the Humachos and the Swaii fish. All were AMAZING! Our server Jill gave us great suggestions and was super attentive! The atmosphere is always so chill and ambiance top notch! Drinks were great as well.

THIS PLACE IS DELICIOUS!! Nadim’s does it right!! The marinade they use on their chicken kabobs made them juicy, tender and full of flavor! I also had the Kibbeh which was to die for as well! Topped with the Toum(garlic) sauce, I was in heaven! The service is also top notch!! Thanks so much Jill for taking great care of me!! And thanks for sending Nadim by to say hello!! Please follow their Facebook page where he shares some of his recipes and you can also sign up for his cooking classes!! Pardon my half eaten photos, I took the after I’d already munch a piece off each plate (couldn’t wait!)

This was a pleasant surprise! We ordered out but I was there very early so I decided to have a drink. Not only was the staff friendly, the food fabulous, but the atmosphere was very inviting. We will definitely return! I sat at the bar while I waited. I had the bartender and a waiter both checking in to see if I was comfortable or needed anything else. Great drink (Titos, selzer, and a splash of cranberry)!

Our dinner at Nadim’s was excellent and our server Jill was friendly, helpful, and attentive. We had delicious apps including the grape leaves and Falafel as well as a special spinach artichoke pastry. I had the simmered chicken with Nadim’s rice and my husband is still raving over how tender his lamb kebabs were.

We had a Dinner meeting here for 8 people. First time for some of us including myself. Every staff member was pleasant and helpful. Everything we ordered was fantastic. From appetizers to desserts. Even trying food that a couple of us never had was excellent. Highly recommend coming here. Everyone loved it and will be back, together and separately.

Nadim’s Downtown Mediterranean Grill is a great go-to spot in Springfield for fresh, flavorful Mediterranean food. The hummus is smooth and well seasoned, the meat is tender, and portions are generous for the price. Soup is excellent. Everything tastes fresh and made with care. The downtown location is convenient and clean, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. I’d definitely come back again.

We had Jill Trazsko as our server tonight. She was amazing. She was very friendly and pleasant, she was very efficient in getting all our food orders to us promptly and she catered to every request that we had. I would hope that you see the value in such an extraordinary employee and would look to get more staff similar to her. She was 5 stars!!

So delicious The humus and calamari were out of this world I'd eat there everyday if I could

Nadim's describes itself as a "Mediterranean" restaurant, but that is true only in the most superficial sense of the word. They have no schwarma rotisserie and many of the ordinary dishes of typical cooking in the Levant like shakshuka and kibbeh are absent. The few Levantine dishes they have, like kabobs, are poorly made. For example, in my chicken kabobs the vegetables were small and were burned and there was no onion at all. The cooks are certainly not from the Mediterranean and, in fact, appeared to not even be chefs at all, but just cheap short order cooks who know nothing about Mediterranean cooking or spices. The lentil soup that I ordered was terrible. Not only was it overblended, but it was poorly seasoned and the cook had the audacity to serve it to me cold. The lamb in the kabobs was ok, but everything else was a disaster. I got the vibe that they cared more about their bar than the kitchen. The service was mediocre. When I arrived at the bar to eat the bartender was not even there and did not appear for almost 10 minutes. Then, later, when I was waiting to order something she was busying herself with putting some kind of supply in one of the refrigerators as though doing bar chores was a higher priority for her than taking care of customers that have been sitting there waiting for service. The whole experience was of the never-go-back variety.

Excellent Middle Eastern food. Highly recommend. Service and ambience very good. Admittedly, I was there before the lunchtime rush.

Amazing food and great customer service! The interior is beautiful and spacious. I got the chicken kabobs and it was delicious. Highly recommend!

We had a party of 5 for lunch at 12:45 pm on Monday, 3/31/25. There was no wait. We split a few appetizers and I also shared an entree and a salad with one other person. Here's what I tried: - Hummachos ($15): These were so good! The highlight of the meal for sure. - Hummus ($10): I've had better, this was just fine. - Labneh ($8): Decent. - Vegetarian Grape Leaves ($10): I liked that they were warm. Fine. - Falafel Plate ($14): Very disappointing! Just 3 measly falafel balls, hummus, tahini, parsley, and we chose fries as our side. Nothing special. - Fattoush Salad ($12): Good. Pretty average. We weren't blown away.

Nadim's is in downtown Springfield. There's street parking out front, but it's often busy, especially if there's an event at the mass mutual center. We parked for free at MGM and it was only a 5 minute walk over to the restaurant. We had a reservation just in case it was busy! We got seated at a big booth which was nice and cozy. I was very excited to try Nadim's! They had specialty cocktails for the winter season. I had the cranberry margarita, which was good. They bring out pita and oil as a before dinner snack. For an appetizer, we ordered the hummachos. I substituted the ground beef for falafel and then crumbled the falafel over the nachos. They make the pita chips in house so they're extra crunchy. Honestly these nachos were amazing and a big serving size. I could have easily had this as my full meal! For my meal, I tried the monarch sampler platter, which is vegan. It came with hummus, baba ghannouj, tabouli, and veggie grape leaves. It was a fun way to try a little bit of everything! You do need to order a side of pita or rice because it doesn't come with it. Overall a really good meal!

On a visit to Springfield, I did some Reddit research and read that this was a good place to eat at. The Reddit community was spot on! It's a nice cozy restaurant serving delicious food. I started off with some pita bread and oil that I enjoyed before moving on to my side Mediterranean salad. That was very refreshing and both made for a good start to my meal. For my entree I ordered the Swai with Nadim's Rice since they both intrigued me, and they both packed a punch! The Swai was cooked to perfection and the buttery lemon sauce it was served with was fantastic. Nadim's Rice was flavorful and a perfect complement to my meal. I'm glad I stopped by and would come back on my next visit.

I love lamb Kabob & the one in Kabob house Enfield is amazing. I came all the way for lamb Kabob here & was thoroughly disappointed. It looked amazing, although much less than Enfield with 8 pieces vs here only 3 pieces of meat. The flavor is good but much more chewy than lamb, (I had to spit out part of the meat as it was too chewy) & tastes like beef not lamb. I am pretty sure it's beef. Most people can't tell the difference if the lamb is not gamy, but I can. I grew up in Muslim neighborhoods & lamb was the main meat, I like it more than beef & I can always tell them apart from taste as well as texture, not all lamb meat are gamy but they are distinctly different from beef. Out of curiosity, I asked the waitress if they ever substituted beef over lamb? she said no, she was absolutely sure it's lamb but she said she did hear a lot of people think it tastes like beef. That's totally strange, I wonder why, lol. I was gonna give it one star but the fries saved the day, it's very good & so is the garlic mayonnaise dipping. Finally, I didn't like that the way waitress collecting payment on handheld device & watch me selecting tip. I was going to give 15% but that's not even listed, the options start with minimum 18%. I would have to select custom options & go calculate 15% myself under her nose. I gave up, I ended up giving 18% tip not because it deserves it, but because I was pressured into it. The two star rating on the other hand reflects the true experience, an experience that I do not intend to repeat.

I was pretty excited to try this place but was sorely disappointed. The best service was from the lady who greeted me at the front. From there it went downhill fast. It took about 10 minutes to be greeted by the bartender, and I placed my order when she came by to get my drink order. Ordered a mocktail and two appetizers, the tabbouleh salad and the grape leaves, expecting to order more as I went. I ordered the beef grape leaves, and received the vegetarian version. I never had a chance to send them back because she never came back to check on me. Tabbouleh- fresh at least. Veggie grape leaves- tasted like they'd been sitting for a long time and were slimy. Two thumbs down. The pita bread that came out wasn't warm and wasn't fresh. Finished my drink and was sitting for another 12 minutes before she came over to check on the guy 3 seats down from me first, who arrived after me. It felt like I had to force her to make eye contact with me. Two stars because at least it seemed clean. I will not be back. Don't waste your money.

The restaurant is nice inside and the service is good. The lamb skewers were fantastic and the rice pilaf was hands down the best I have ever had. I highly recommended this restaurant.

Great spot with paid street parking nearby. We were seated right away and restaurant was busy. Food came out hot and was flavorful. Cheese roll ups were especially delicious, crisp with melted cheese inside. Restaurant was very clean and comfortable.

One of my go to places whenever I am in Springfield. Always great service and an inviting atmosphere. The lamb steak and Nadim's rice are simply the best! Never had a bad experience here.

This was a great dinner stop in Springfield MA. It is right downtown on Main Street, across from the Mass Mutual Center and near the MGM casino. Our hotel was just 3 blocks away. It was Saturday night, so we had made a reservation. They had a lovely outdoor seating area, but it was threatening rain, so everyone was eating inside. It is in a historic old building, with tin ceilings in the main room where you enter. They have a big menu. My husband loved his lentil soup, and I ordered hummus as an appetizer. (The pita bread was a bit chewy--not as soft as we usually like). My husband ordered the chicken kebab with grilled vegetables, which was yummy. They had several salads to choose from. I ordered the artichoke salad with falafel on top--an amazing combination. We had a couple of Berkshire Brewing Co beers. Our server (Edge) was extremely busy, but she checked in on us often, and the food came out quickly. Bathrooms are down a narrow flight of stairs in the back (so not really accessible). Overall, the food and the meal were memorable. Thanks, Nadim's and thanks, Springfield!

From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt welcome. This is a significant improvement from the two previous visits. The manager was warm, fun, and attentive as was her staff. Wish I could recall her name as she turned this place around. The food was good. We made a dinner from the apps and it was fun. Then, we finished the night with baklava and bread pudding. The bread puddling was really good - save room.

The ambiance is nice but don't order seafood here. Someone in our party ordered scallops, only got 3 of them, and left with stomach pain all night for $32. The food did taste good, but isn't worth the nights worth of stomach pain. Our waitress was solid, and we got a nice seat.

Excellent falafel!! We stopped and they were completely booked for the evening but they were gracious enough to allow us to sit at the bar! Despite how busy the restaurant was, our bartender and server Jill, was very attentive! Our order came with fresh pita and an infused spice olive oil! We also ordered the Mediterranean salsa as an appetizer which was super light and refreshing! It had feta, chickpeas, jalapeños, olive oil, and spices. I got the fattoush salad with added falafel balls. The falafel balls were huge and cooked so well! Crunchy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside! Not to mention the portion of fresh hummus which was super creamy! We even got to see Nadim and thank him for a great meal!

SO good. Authentic and flavorful Mediterranean food. The staff is super friendly and the whole vibe of the place is very laid back. I think this is my new favorite restaurant. It doesn't try to be pretentious. The wait staff is professional and super attentive. Anyone who reads my reviews knows I'm super sensitive to price. Nadims is more than fair with prices for plates. I'll definitely be back soon. To repeat - Soooo good! Imaginative drink specials too!

I didn't use my coupon because I forgot. Nor did I take a picture. It was delicious

I find their food to be very good. That said, a few things, my partner loves a good beer - their kegs are almost always sour. When I was there last, I noticed "cash price" "credit price." Even though it may be done legally, I find it distasteful. Moreover, their charge for sparling water is insane. Overall, good food - petty charges make for a distasteful meal.

Door dash driver terrific however the chicken kabobs was just chicken. No veg as shown in pic. Very disappointing for the price

Ordered a steak sent it back twice was supposed to be medium. It was rare. The owner said I will take your dinner off. That was it and then insulted me.

On my birthday... nice lamb entrees....decor is cozy enough to feel like home eatry. Wonderful waitress.

We can't say enough wonderful things about our experience at Nadim's Mediterranean Grill in Springfield. The food was absolutely fantastic--every dish was delicious and had gluten free options!--but what truly made this meal unforgettable was the kindness of the staff, especially our server Xam. We were in town for a funeral and had just come off a hard day of travel, but from the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warmth and genuine hospitality. Our server went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable, checking in on us with the perfect balance of attentiveness and kindness. She had a way of brightening our spirits, which we truly appreciated. Thank you so much and we would highly recommend.

We were seated in the back area of the restaurant which only had fans no AC. All day it was over 90 degrees so that was not the most comfy place to sit and eat. I believe the front part of the restaurant had AC. Before our meal we were served pita with a nicely flavored dipping sauce. As an appetizer we had the beef turnover it came with tzatziki sauce. I preferred and used the dipping sauce for the pita bread with the beef turnover. My dinner was the simmered chicken. The chicken was good cut pieces of what meat. The roasted almonds in the dish was a flavorful nice light crunch. My husband had the lamb steak which was seasoned perfectly and tasted outstanding. For dessert I had bread pudding designed by our waiter with whipped cream and carmel sauce.

The food was below average for Mediterranean food - perhaps because we're from NYC. The quality was just... not there. The wait for the food was long but we seemed to be the only table bothered by the slowness. I guess the pace of life is different there? Lol. Service was pretty slow and the two female servers didn't seem to want to be there. I think they're short staffed. The male employee (manager? He was dressed differently) was nice though. Anyway... I guess the quality of food may be okay for the area judging from the other reviews, but if you're from NYC or any metropolitan area... pass.

If your hours are clearly stated, you should open at that time. Leaving people staring at the door after the posted hours is disrespectful. Last time I come to this place.

We recently had catering from Nadim's and it was a stress free experience. Chef worked with me to plan the menu to make sure we had food for everyone's liking. Food was delicious, as always, and everyone was stuffed! Thank you Chef for another wonderful meal!

We enjoyed the hummus and warm pita. We also tried the kibbe and the simmered chicken with Nadia's rice (rice and beef), everything was flavorful and nicely cooked. I loved the Mediterranean spices, savory without overpowering. Really a nice place downtown. Service was equally good and attentive. Would definitely come back when I'm in Springfield again.

Great place downtown. Large portions and decent prices. They were so nice to us and or dig (ig@emmathewilddog). Definitely keeping this place on our list

It's good. I am mostly satisfied with the food and service. The prices are a little high but the location is not great. Hard to park and a little seedy.

Loved everything about this restaurant. This is a true Mediterranean restaurant. All food was fantastic. Hummus, salads, kabobs, pilaf, lentil soup. They had Turkish coffee! I'm very picky. I've been to many Mediterranean restaurants. This is my top pick.

I took out lunch from here on a working Friday. This place seems very popular. To get a seat, there was a 30 minute wait. I ordered food in advance. But it took more than 30 minutes for them to get it ready. So definitely order well in advance. And there were some mess up in the take out order for the guy in front of me. So that delayed as well. I went for Nadim's sampler for 2. It was more than sufficient for 2 people. I also took an extra side of Hashwee rice. That was my absolute favorite here. It is flavorful rice topped with crunchy almonds. Rice pilaf was just ok. Fattoush salad was nice with fresh veggies. Sampler appetizer trio was good - Hummus, falafal and cauliflower. From the 3 meets - chicken, lamb and kafta, kafta was my favorite. The garlic sauce side enhanced the flavor of any thing that touched it. The sampler for 2 came with a set of 4 loaves of bread. That tasted very nice as well. I kept it in fridge and took after a day, but it got spoiled. So it seems not preservative in the bread. Eat it fresh if you get it.

This place was so yummy and cute on the inside! They start off with pita bread and a spiced oil blend that they have. I ordered the scallops. They came in a yummy Cream sauce. We will be back here again

Not a great choice though I do like Mediterranean. The falafels were very good but the "grilled" vegetable sides were overcooked and greasy. What Mediterranean cooks in butter?! And the pitas were commercial and STALE. The place was noisy and crowded when it didn't have to be. Tables were so close together that I couldn't even get into my chair at the first table I was shown to and moved myself. (I'm a small woman.) I had to ask for water. When my friend arrived the sulky waitress came over to take the order. We said we weren't quite ready, but then were left hanging for 10 minutes until I literally had to WAVE at the 4 wait staff standing around the bar to get her to come and take our order. She never smiled once -- either she was feeling sick or she's in the wrong job!

The food was delicious, but our server was not friendly at all !! we were there on Martin Luther King at around 2 o'clock in the afternoon and we were seated at the bar side and the waitress/bartender served us and she was rude and never even put a smile on her face !! it was our first time there and because of her we probably will never go back!! When I go out it's to enjoy myself and when you get an attitude like that from your server, it's hard to make you want to return to that place !!

The floor manager looks like Jason Statham. This is neither here, nor there, but I just thought everyone should know. Also, our server was Kayla, and she was literally a joy. I got the Mediterranean pasta, Nadim's famous lentil soup and the Mediterranean salad. My friend got the chicken kabob with fries. The pasta was amazing. Flavorful, amazingly cooked and just yummy overall. The tomatoes were not entirely cooked well so they were just lumps of tomato (not my cup of tea, but totally someone's!) The salad was weirdly my favorite. Is was unreal. Just so flavorful and well dressed with an assortment of veggies. Well worth the 13 bucks. The lentil soup was lentil soup. Yummy, filling, soupey. Not the craziest thing I've ever eaten (by far) but still yummy! My friend said the kabob was good. Not great. It was a really nice atmosphere when we walked in. The lights are a bit dim and people were just like enjoying their time there.

Really loved the food and service here. Be sure to ask about the specials. My wife and I had the mousaka, and it was divine. I am not sure what spices they use to get that flavor -- but it was amazing. We also shared the lamb stew which had been simmering all day. A real treat.

My husband, Mark, and I were returning from a trip to Block Island and wanted to take our nephew out to dinner in Springfield, MA (where he attends college) on our way home. Mark and I love Mediterranean food, and Nadim's really caught my attention as I was contemplating the possibilities. Our nephew is from OK so we wanted to expose him to a cuisine that he probably wouldn't have explored on his own. Great success! Nadim's is right in downtown Springfield. There is street parking and also parking lots in the immediate area. We were fortunate to find parking on the street right across from the restaurant. Because it was a cool evening, we chose to sit inside the restaurant where we had a lovely view of the ample outside courtyard where most people were dining. On a Sunday evening at 6 p.m., the courtyard tables - appropriately distanced from one another - were full. Our server, Kim, was delightful. Very friendly and attentive. Always a smile on her face, and she was patient as we asked many questions about the menu items (for the benefit of my nephew). We wanted our dinner guest to experience a range of Mediterranean specialties so I ordered grape leaves (my husband's favorite), baba gannouj, hummus and calamari (my nephew's favorite) along with a bottle of Argentinian Malbec. We liked the grape leaves but I was most impressed with their hummus which - for something that I make at home often - was creamy and delicious. For our entrees, Mark and I shared Lamb Shish Kebab over Tabouli. We were so full from the appetizers that we wound up bringing some of the meal home. Our nephew chose Lamb Steak which was accompanied by Rice Pilaf. He devoured every bite. My husband and I enjoy Greek and Lebanese food and know it fairly well. Nadim's is authentic, the portions are large, and food is delicious. Service is top notch to boot. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Incredible food spot in Springfield MA. The waitstaff was fun and helpful. The lamb shank and almond Rice Pilaf were outstanding. The dessert was the best I've had. Will definitely go back.

Hands down some of the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. And at a great price! I went in for lunch and ate at the bar which seemed to be a popular lunch spot for locals. Service was good. The rice pilaf was very good and so was the falafel. Nice touch of serving pita with every meal! I will definitely be back to this cute establishment when I am in town.

Lovely downtown restaurant! The food was quality and delicious, all made from scratch. Service was excellent, and owner was very kind to greet us as well! Quiet atmosphere, perfect for group settings.

Came here because I put "falafel" in Google Maps, while driving down I-91. I'm glad I made the detour. The service was great. Prompt and helpful. I'm falafel was delicious. One of the best seasoned falafels I ever had. Spicy without being heavy handed about it. I'd love go go back the next time I'm in the area.

Stopped in for lunch. Extremely friendly waitress. The food was excellent. We had baba ganoush, kibbie platters, and najim's special rice and sautéed vegetables. All good. Lots of inside seating, several outdoor tables on plaza.

Great food and service. Also close to the MassMutual Center. Definitely will be back!

Few apps are really good like Fresh made Falafels and House special wings.. but Main course is okish. Staff is ok. They have denied our request to be seated outdoor table, even though tables are available. That was disappointing as it was such a nice day to sit outdoors. Drinks are a bit pricey. It's a little bit more hyped than what it is actually.

If you have a party or get-together coming up, choose NADIM'S to get catered platters! This was the best combo of fresh dips, falafel, olives, grape leaves, and much more I've ever had. Our guests loved it! Fast. Easy. Tasty!

The cilantro steak was literally the best steak of my life. Like... better than high end restaurants I've been to. Perfectly cooked, great flavor, and awesome leftovers. Also, I got delivery, so the fact that the steak was still bomb after that really says something. The chicken wings were a little disappointing when compared to the steak, but still tasty. I will DEF be trying more of their food!

We came here on a Monday night, when the streets were desolate and eerie. We're staying at the MGM Springfield for business purposes and so I looked up a local restaurant for dinner that is not in the hotel (I find that the restaurants in the casino hotels are not as good as local food). I found that this place had the highest ratings in town so we made our walk over. A nice 5 minute walk from the hotel, it wasn't too bad. We only got asked for money once from a local homeless woman, who was quite considerate when we told her we do not carry cash. Anyway, we went inside and got seated immediately, only a few tables were filled probably because it was a Monday night. Our server came over immediately and was very helpful in answering our questions and providing his recommendations. I ended up getting baba ganoush for the table which is my all time favorite dip & they make it very well here. They said that a side of vegetables comes with the dip, but I was a little disappointed to see that we got charged extra for it on the bill. Next, my husband ordered the cilantro steak with mashed potatoes and I ordered a stew with rice. The server asked my husband if he'd like soup or salad with the steak, not mentioning that it would be extra, and my husband agreed to a salad. Once we got the bill we were charged extra for the salad, and the vegetables I mentioned earlier. The food was incredible and the server really was attentive and great, the only problem was all of the extra charges to our bill which were not informed to us so this is 4 star for me.

Exceptional food and outstanding service! Jackie was our bartender and server and she was wonderfu!! We will absolutely be back and can't wait to try more menu items!