Smyrna Mediterranean Mezze Grill

Smyrna is an absolute gem in Ramsey. The food is amazingly delicious, fresh, and full of unique flavors that really stand out compared to other Greek spots in the area. Every dish tastes like it was made with care, and you can tell the ingredients are high quality. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, with warm lighting and thoughtful decorations that make the whole place feel comfortable and inviting. One of the highlights is the manager, who is also the chef. She’s incredibly friendly and genuinely passionate about what she does. You can feel that energy in both the service and the food. She takes the time to talk to guests, explain dishes, and make sure everyone is having a great experience. It adds such a personal touch. Overall, I had a really nice time here. Great food, warm atmosphere, and wonderful hospitality. Definitely a place I’d come back to and recommend to others.

Smyrna Mediterranean Mezze Grill—A Hidden Gem Worth Missing Your Train For I had an hour or so to spare before a train I had to catch back to the city and my wandering feet led me to Smyrna, a tiny Mediterranean spot that immediately felt like stumbling into someone’s well-loved home. The space holds maybe 10 tables, decorated with that warm, unpretentious sensibility that makes you feel like you’ve been invited to dinner rather than just shown to a seat. I ordered the Gyro plate—I’m a sucker for comfort food. The owner brought me complimentary hummus with warm pita, and between the pillowy bread and her heavenly garbanzo creation, I was in a delightful culinary space. Then the main event arrived. The meat was beautifully seasoned and absolutely delicious. And the rice? Impossibly fluffy, piping hot, with layers of flavor I couldn’t quite identify—aromatic spices that danced somewhere between savory and subtly sweet. All of it topped with seasonal vegetables glistening in olive oil. Every bite delivered exactly what you want from Mediterranean food: warmth, flavor, and that elusive feeling of being cared for. Pro Tip: Order the warm caramelized baklava and thank me later.

Love the design and color interior is made from. More descent and calm feeling with best service and fresh food. Falafel plate was delicious with perfect crunch with fries. Highly recommended.

Very highly recommend this spot!! The food is outstanding and the service is on point. It seems to be family owned which was a lovely surprise. They are so kind and the service is fast. We got the beets and goat cheese appetizer, branzino and gyro platter (rice was incredible). We basically licked our plates clean and left nothing. I cannot wait to return here.

Amazing atmosphere from the moment you walk in. Smyrna feels warm, cozy, and genuinely homey, the kind of place that invites you to slow down and enjoy the experience. The Turkish food is outstanding, full of rich flavors and clearly made with care. Every dish feels comforting yet special, and the hospitality ties it all together. A truly memorable spot that delivers on both food and feeling. I loved it!

This is a truly beautiful restaurant with an amazing kitchen. All Mediterranean foods here are especially wonderful, almost like little pieces of art made with great care and passion. I highly recommend this place to everyone. You should definitely keep coming back here. The presentation of the menu is elegant and well thought out. The food is incredibly delicious and beautifully prepared and it is currently being managed exceptionally well by the management team.

We were in a rush but decided to eat here. One of the best choices we made. Definitely going to go back there. Food was fantastic. There was nothing to complain about it.

This wasn’t the first time I ordered food from Smyrna while visiting my son in Mahwah so I knew the taste. This time I needed meal for the party of 7 adults and a child, a small family reunion. The app only allowed me to order under $200 so I was able to order only 6 portions and was worried that it wouldn’t be enough. I also had asked Smyrna to send some plates with utensils so that everyone can taste everything by sharing the meal. At first, they said that they didn’t have any plates (they didn’t have to provide plates). However, they sent some good quality paper plates along with the food. My family came from Brooklyn where they have been eating at the various Mediterranean restaurants. They were very impressed with the taste and the quality of Smyrna’s food, and it was plenty of food to share. My family went back to Brooklyn very happy thank you from the bottom of my heart Smyrna!

The rice was delicious. The veggies were nicely seared. The tzatziki was acceptable. The gyro had a weird spongy texture and did not have a good flavor. The chicken shish had a decent color, but was flavorless. Both entrees were not very large. Bit I think they build it so people will buy the lunch special and have an app as well. This entrees may have been the blandest Mediterranean food I've ever had. I don't like the cold. But the restaurant was like a furnace during the entirety of our lunch. I definitely will not return. But it is very clean. And I'm sure that what I consider bland entrees and an ultra heated restaurant are well tailored to the locals.

The restaurant is small (about 10 tables) and cozy. I heard that it can get busy on the weekends, so we made sure to make a reservation. We came in at 7pm and there were 2 other tables at the time but by 8pm there were 6 tables. We got the hummus shepherds salad, chicken shish and gyro. The food is delicious and the staff are pleasant. We even bought some food home. Definitely try the baklava!

Roasted eggplant appetizer was good. Chicken kabob was a little dry. Gyro was different where it was similar to a Kafta kabob in taste and texture. Portion size are large. Service was good. BYOB.

We were looking for a new takeout spot when we came across Smyrna Mediterranean Cafe & Grill, and we were shocked that we had not spotted its positive reviews sooner. I called to place the order and was greeted by a gracious man that was also very friendly when I went to collect the food. The restaurant was small and cozy, with a really welcoming vibe. I picked up the large bag of takeout and brought it back to the car, struggling to delay devouring the heavenly smelling food within it. We started the experience with some spreads. The Hummus was super creamy and well-spiced, as it was topped with crispy chickpeas, parsley, and za'atar. The Muhammara was similarly delicious with its brightness in color and flavor thanks to its base of roasted red peppers, which were blended with walnuts and Mediterranean spices, and then topped with feta cheese and parsley. It was zesty and sweet all at once. The dips came with a bag of fresh pita that tasted more homemade than those restaurants that tend to give bread that is dry, stale, and seemingly straight from the supermarket. In an effort to try as many things as possible, we also shared the Falafel Pita Sandwich, which was a fluffy wrap smeared with hummus, and stuffed with a very generous amount of falafel, as well as lettuce, tomato, and red onion. While that hummus seemed more bland than the side portion we had tried (did not seem to have the za'atar), the falafel itself was incredible! The sandwich was served with seasoned fries that were a bit greasy, but also delicious. For my individual meal, I selected the Chicken Shish, which I found very flavorful. The large poultry chunks had been very well-marinated, but, due to their inconsistent sizing, some pieces wound up dry - not at all chewy, but dry. I would still order it again, though. Another member of our party had the Lamb Shish, however, and found that meat to be fatty and tough; I think they will opt for the chicken version next time. All of our platters came with an amazing rice that was more like a larger couscous. It was so flavorful that it had to have been cooked in some sort of broth. The meals also included "grilled vegetables", though there was really only 1 stalk of asparagus, 1 slice of eggplant, 1 slice of zucchini, and 1 baby bell pepper. The vegetables had been drizzled with balsamic vinegar, which was a nice touch, but I had wished there were more veggies included. Overall, we enjoyed the service, portion size, and flavor profiles we experienced from Smyrna. We would just prefer some more consistent meat textures and added vegetables next time.

We went for the first time and we were thrilled. From the moment we entered we felt like at home. Welcoming staff, beautifull design and decorations and very nice music at the background. The menu offer everything mediterranean you can think of. We chose only appetizers as we could not even finish those but next time we will go for the main course. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked very delicious. Mediterranean fries were delicious, my son's favorite was grilled octopus and I really enjoyed beet and goat cheese. Baklava was so tasty, warm and topped with pistachios and it was perfect ending to a lovely evening "date"with my son.. Everything there tastes so fresh and delicious, you must try yourselves. They serve espresso, Turkish coffee and tea and non alcoholic drinks. It is BYOB so you can come with your own drinks. We will be back soon. It is worth it.

The best mediterranean food I have had in years. Absolutely everything was amazing. The location is small and the tables very close together, so maybe not a great place for a first date. Still, if i could give it six stars, i would!

We reserved a table for nine people on a Saturday night, and the staff did a superb job of taking care of us. From spreads to salads to entrees, the food was uniformly delicious and fresh. Highly recommended!

This place is easily in my top 3 favorite restaurants of all time. The owner and her husband are such sweet people and make it feel like you're at home. The decor and vibe of the restaurant is perfect and cozy. I haven't even got to the food yet!! My wife and I get the cold platter every time without hesitation. Our favorites are the Tzatziki, Beet/Goat Cheese, and the Muhamarra. The Tzatziki is up there with one of the best you will ever have. (Might be #1). We get the cold platter, which is 4 option, and we get 2 bowls of Tzatziki so we have some to take home. The Chicken Kebab is so tender and juicy with delicious flavor. The rice is like a drug, I don't know what it is but it's so light and fluffy. To finish up, the Baklava dessert is a MUST. Another 10/10 dish. Overall, if you want Mediterranean food, you have to go here. From the owners being such sweet people, to the ambiance, to the amazing food. I wish we found this place sooner. We've probably been here about 7 times already and we found it 4 months ago.

Very good Mediterranean food We met our friends here whom we hadn't seen in a bunch of years. This was the 1/2 way point. We were delighted with the food, though the prices were a bit high. I ordered the greek salad with falafel (honestly I did not need the falafel, the salad was very large!)- it was a mix of organic greensand fresh lettuce, tomatoes, chopped fresh cucumbers and fresh green peppers, sliced red onions, kalamata olives and feta cheese. I had the dressing on the side (I had to bring part of it home!). One friend ordered the gyro platter - grilled Greek gyro served with rice, grilled vegetables and tzatziki. Someone else ordered the gyro sandwich which comes with lettuce, sliced tomato and sliced red onion It also came with fries and tzatziki.We had hummus and tzatziki on the side as well. And there was a felafel platter as well. And of course, pita! So we had a lot of food! It was very good and we were able to relax. It was so great to see my bestie from elementary school that I was happy we were all together! The parking is easy on the street so I think this is a good spot to meet if you want to be able to talk with one another.

Very cute, cozy, clean small restaurant, food was just ok, service was slow with only one other table for 2 in the whole place. The website menu shows wraps and sandwiches, but they are not served as part of the menu, if you are eating in. No where on the site does it indicate that sandwiches are for takeout or delivery only. Too expensive for lunch, so I guess it's a one and done. No Dept lunches there. It's off the list. Guess they are not interested in the lunch crowd.

Smyrna is a small restaurant but with so much character. The food was amazing and the service was stellar. I would definitely recommend it for Mediterranean food.

Quick post - we had been meaning to try Smyrna again since they reopened after remodeling and did earlier this week and we loved it! I highly recommend it for a delicious, casual (yet nice) night out. My husband and I shared the hummus which was delicious and then I had the grilled chicken and vegetables with rice (I have a picture but after I had taken a bit so didnt post it lol) and my husband had the salmon ~ we both loved our dinners (and enjoyed the leftovers for lunch the next day). The owners did a really nice job with the remodel - I hope my pictures do it a bit of justice... we went on Tuesday so it wasn't super busy but there were people picking up take out and few other people dining in too.

Smyrna has a very small restaurant and a very active to go business. The small dining room is very pretty and comfortable. The food was amazing and the people were warm and welcoming.

The food was amazing and the waitress was the best. Can't wait to go back. Loved the beet and goat cheese appetizer

I cannot say enough amazing things about this place! The food is incredibly fresh and flavorful. And their homemade tzatzik is mind blowing! The hummus was probably the best I've ever had. The portions were big. The chicken (which is what we usually get) is juicy and tender. The grilled veggies are roasted to perfection with a hint of balsamic that's delightful. Service is great. The owner is so sweet and caring and really goes out of her way for customers. Im a regular that counts down the days until I'm back again!

I ordered the chicken gyro pita sandwich but it is mislabeled on the menu because it was actually a lettuce sandwich. The lettuce was main feature of the sandwich and was also dressed with some Italian vinaigrette that didn't fit to me. But once I found the chicken, I wouldn't call it tender but more like mushy, kind of like chicken that you pulled out of a day-long soup. So it was soft but also dry at the same time, with an off-putting flavor. The red lentil soup was overpowered by oregano and was the texture of canned pumpkin or baby food. Very difficult to get down. I won't say to not try this place but at least don't get what I ordered.

Great food and excellent host the lady owner. Would love to go back with a larger group of people next time. I wish they had liver and some cooked food.

The food is so delicious and the hostess was so kind to me. It's a bit pricy on some food items but worth the price paid for it. It's a very small restaurant so it's best to make reservations prior to coming to dine. There online reservation needs to be improved to choose a table that is for one person. You can only select for two people.

Wow! An unexpected treat. This is an intimate little eatery with absolutely correct Mediterranean food. The kofte were the best I've ever had. Service was perfect. Price was right. Go!

Great spot for tasty Greek food in downtown Ramsey. Still takeout only but got the gyro platter that was plentiful and flavorful. The French fries are a great side and so is rice pilaf so sometimes we get both!

Great Mediterranean flavors! Small place, with fresh food! Great for take out! Smyrna salad with chicken or lamb shish or grilled shrimp make a great dinner.

We were travelling through and found Smyrna online. We eat a lot of Mediterranean food - this was really great food! We weren't starving so shared smaller plates of zucchini pancakes, falafel, and a quinoa salad. All beautifully prepared and delicious! The people working were lovely as well. Wish we lived closer to come back often.

Since they re-modeled (It's beautiful) we've been here 3 times and believe this is the best kept secret in Ramsey. Food is awesome, service is spot on and staff is very friendly. Re-model: Atmosphere went from a 4 to a 10. BYOB and the menu is priced very fairly. This is now officially one of our favorite spots in the area, not just Ramsey. Just go and enjoy.

Delicious Mediterranean food. We ordered kebab platter with rice for our office party. The food was fresh and delicious, wish they expand to a full fledged restaurant and are open on Sunday.

Delicious food! Did a carry out order and it was Quick service and fresh meals, will definitely come back.

Amazing. We ordered the Mezze Platter, falafel appetizer, plus chicken and lamb Gyros. The grilled vegetables were fresh and cooked perfectly; even the rice (which at most places is an afterthought) that comes with the platters was absolutely delicious! The pita bread is also clearly baked fresh and the platter comes with 4 dips and carrot/celery sticks that is more than enough for four people! Highly recommended!

We ordered the falafel pita and it was so good. Also got the hummus and baklava, delicious.

Fantastic restaurant with a great range of items on the menu. Food is amazing here. The staff super friendly. I am so glad we came here! I will be back as I do really love this place.

I have been a longtime customer at Smyrna. I used to dine-in here a lot before the pandemic when it was the original owner but because of the pandemic I didn't go for a while. I decided last week to go back and order takeout and when I went to pickup the food I learned there was new ownership. I was sad at first because I loved the other owner, he was so friendly but then after talking to the new owner and then eating my meal I was quite happy. The owner is super friendly and really passionate about her cooking. She seemed genuinely excited for me to try what she made which is not common in most restaurants. The food was fantastic. I ordered the chicken gyro platter which had tons of flavor and even the rice was very tasty. I'm very picky when it comes to Turkish food so I was really happy. Everything seemed very healthy and clean too. Actually I enjoyed so much that I went back tonight to get the same platter and a cold appetizer sampler. When I went inside to order, the owner remembered me and that I ordered chicken gyro last time when I told her I wanted the same thing as before. The hummus has perfect flavor and consistency and I LOVED the beets and goat cheese with labne underneath. I can really feel the passion and love she puts into the food and I know this is what she cooks for herself and her family. I will be back to try everything else on the menu! I highly recommend you try the new and even better Smyrna

Love the delicious fresh Mediterranean cuisine and generous portions. This is a small gem in the heart of Ramsey.

It's yummy and fresh but in my opinion very over priced for what you get. Minimal chicken, a lot of rice, and like 2 of each veggie for the chicken platter. It's restaurant prices and takeout quality

Quick simple homemade. If you're looking for Handmade authentic Japanese noodles with delicious broth and pork belly this is your Ramen place. Vegetarian options as-well*

The ribeye was succulent and perfect. The veggies were likewise perfectly grilled. The bread, fresh and toasted to perfection. Highly recommend this place. I like Mediterranean food and I have been disappointed many times before. But not at Smyrna. Thank you for giving me an option other than pizza!

Eat here. The food is delicious and very fresh; one of the best meals I've eaten in Bergen County. The only improvement I can think of to make is to serve homemade pita with the mixed appetizer plate. Definitely order the mixed appetizer plate or at very least order some Ezme, it is amazing! Now that I know the quality of the food is so good here I will be more adventurous with my ordering on my next visit.

Fantastic flavor, very good food,authentic and yet very affordable. Most of the business is take out but everything was great including the friendly staff. They have seating mosfet parties of 2 and two tables for 4.

My sisters and I get so excited when we have a chance to get takeout because of this place. We absolutely love Smyrna! The new owners are so sweet, and the updated menu/food items have been great so far. We have tried most of everything, and our favorites for appetizers are the grape leaves and hummus (our favorite hummus of all time). Gyro/vegetable platters are incredible, as is the Smyrna salad and new quinoa salad. Love!!

Quaint little restaurant in a cute area shops. Falafel and baba ghanouj was excellent! French fries were very tasty as well. Service was great. Glad we stumbled upon this place while out car shopping.

Came here with my dad the other night for a quick bite, had no idea this place has been here for so long. Cute little spot, friendly staff, and very good food. One of the chefs parents is from Turkey and the other is from Greece, so there is an interesting influence from both cultures. The grape leaves are some of the best I have ever had, and their branzino whole fish was cooked to perfection, flakey and light. I really enjoyed the fried liver too, a little soggy but they were little balls of creamy deliciousness.

Neighborhood star! What an amazing restaurant, everything from Mezzes to seafood was outstanding. Decided to try this spot with my wife after reading the reviews and once again yelp made this happen, truly authentic dishes that got all their spices right on point. I decided to try the Mediterranean Whole fish that the server recommended which was served with chargrilled vegetables along with sautéed asparagus, while my wife is vegetarian and had tried some of their appetizers/Mezzes. The owner was also very friendly and gave us couple couple of desserts on the house at the end of our meal, which literally added the icing on the cake and made it an overall 5 star experience. Thank you Smyrna family, we will be back!

A fellow consultant introduced me to Smyrna, an intimate Mediterranean restaurant in Ramsey. It appears there is seating for 16-18 at most, but noticed a brisk carry out business while we were seated. The owner greeted us and welcomed us to his restaurant. Discovered later he is also the chef! Our group of three ordered felafel (REALLY the best I've ever had!), tender crispy on the outside and melt in your mouth soft inside, grilled asparagus, cavic, grilled asparagus, leeks and carrots. We then had lamb, chicken and salmon for entrees (yes, the others were either sides or apps!);the food is just that good! We ordered Kazandibi for dessert; custard with cinnamon and pistachios, and Turkish coffee. Don't miss this delightful restaurant! Side note: I live in Smyrna, GA.. fun synchronicity for me.

Delicious mediterranean cooking. Best spinach pie I have ever try. Their gyro platters are yummy, they give you good portion worth every penny. The owner is very nice and friendly. Excellent service all three times I been here.

I agree with many of the reviews - the food was quite good. But I will not be returning because the woman who met me at the door and subsequently gave me my order was less than friendly (read: rude) Although I arrived early and didn't comment on the fact that my basic order for 1 person was taking 45+ minutes, she felt the need to school me on reading the order time so I wouldn't be...what? waiting patiently outside for my order? I thanked her for the lesson, but told her it ultimately wouldn't matter since I wouldn't be returning. We are 10 months into the pandemic, it was a Tuesday night, and while I didn't complain, it was a long time for the order to be ready. I placed my order through Yelp so you would figure I'm a user and would write a review. Just doesn't make business sense to me to not be at least pleasant.

We loved our take out food. The spinach pie is wonderful.

Called ahead to verify the gluten free options and chose the lamb shish and a simple salad. The food was good and the delivery was on time. Good place for a quick lunch, though a tad on the pricey side.

I get takeout here very often. The chicken kebab is excellent. The appetizers are fabulous. The rice was better when Uncle owned the place and the veggie amount with dinner platter has gotten skimpy

Quite Good Great Value Bright Flavors I had take out, the wife picked me up a Chicken Gyro and Spinach Pies both where excellent and used quality ingredients. Chicken Gyro Wrap $6.55 stuffed with nicely seasoned broiled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion and tzatziki. The gyro was loaded with moist chicken and tightly wrapped, very satisfying. Home Made Spinach Pies (2 per order) $6.35, made with hand rolled filo dough that was filled with feta cheese, spinach and scallions were some of the best I have ever tasted. I have a craving for this place as I write this, I liked it that much. The pricing starts at $3.75 for soup and tops out at $12.95 for their platters that include rice and seasonal vegetables. As stated by reviewer Jennifer L. this is Turkish food, the Mediterranean moniker is always painting with a very broad brush. Smyrna is in Turkey, I included a anecdotal story of this ancient city below. History "Smyrna is an ancient city in Turkey where Ephesus is located. Legend has it that St. John brought the Virgin Mary to Ephesus after the crucifixion, where she spent her last days in a small stone house on what is now Bulbuldagi. It remains a popular pilgrimage site for Christians to this day". Bright, fresh and satisfying.

Ordered from here twice in the last 4 weeks. Food is delicious. I will definitely continue takeout from here. We usually order several dishes of wraps, platters and salads. All have been spot on. I get the chicken or gyros over Shepard's Salad and I love it. My son gets chicken Ceasar Salad and my daughter gets their gyro wrap!! Amazing. My husband is hooked on the grape leaves and the best part is that they changed the recipe and are now NUT FREE. Thank you for making delicious food in our town. We love Smyrna!!

Veryyyyy yummy and fairly priced I was impressed by this place and it was so quick. Service was friendly as well.

My Coworker and I stopped in for lunch today and got the greek salad with falafal - WOW. It was a little pricey at $13 Each, but it was very large, they spiced and seasoned it amazingly, and falafal was so fresh. It also had a little side of hummus. I was so pleasantly surprised by this little place! Will definitely be going back.