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Best Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Restaurants in Kissimmee & Orlando: A Local's Guide
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items From smoky shawarma and falafel to mezze platters and Turkish kebabs, Central Florida's Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food scene runs deep. After years of eating my way across Kissimmee, Orlando, and Poinciana, these are the spots my family return...
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A Kissimmee institution on Vineland Road. Jerusalem's shawarma, hummus, and fresh-baked pita are the real deal, and the portions are huge. My go-to for authentic Middle Eastern close to the parks.
*مطعم القدس* Jerusalem Restaurant 20 Years Of Authentic Flavor-
Worth the trip to Park Avenue for the theatrical puffy lavas bread alone. Bosphorous serves some of the best Turkish food in Florida — the tender lamb shank and mixed grill are unforgettable.
Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
A South John Young favorite for generous, fresh Mediterranean plates. ShouFi MahFi's chicken shawarma platter and garlic sauce keep me coming back, and the value is hard to beat.
ShouFi MahFi Mediterranean Grill
Authentic Turkish done right — the adana kebab, doner, and baklava here taste like a trip to Istanbul. A warm, welcoming spot when I'm craving real Anatolian cooking in Orlando.
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Right on 192 near the parks, King O Falafel does crispy, fresh falafel and a loaded gyro that locals rave about. A quick, affordable, super-flavorful Middle Eastern stop in Kissimmee.
King O Falafel Kissimmee
A reliable, fast-casual Greek spot in Dr. Phillips. The gyro platter, Greek salad, and fresh pita are quick, healthy, and consistent — a great everyday Mediterranean option in the Restaurant Row area.
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A Restaurant Row staple for upscale Lebanese. Cedar's hummus, kibbeh, and grilled kebabs are excellent, and the patio with live music makes it a favorite for a relaxed dinner on Sand Lake.
Cedar's Restaurant
The most fun Greek dinner on I-Drive — think napkin-throwing, table dancing, and big platters of souvlaki and saganaki. Taverna Opa at Pointe Orlando is my pick when I want a lively night out with a group.
Taverna Opa Orlando
A longtime College Park favorite for honest, home-style Greek. The Greek Corner's moussaka, gyros, and spanakopita are comforting and generous — it feels like eating at a Greek grandmother's table.
The Greek Corner
My favorite for Persian kabobs in Orlando. Flame Kabob's koobideh and saffron chicken over fluffy basmati with grilled tomato is a perfect plate, and the portions easily feed two.
FLAME KABOB - Orlando
Something a little different and absolutely worth it. Kabsah serves authentic Yemeni and Arabian Gulf food on OBT — the lamb haneeth and chicken mandi with that smoky rice are incredible, served family-style.
Kabsah
A north-metro gem in Longwood for Persian and Mediterranean kabobs. Ali Baba's barg and koobideh combos with saffron rice are fantastic, and the staff treat you like family. Worth the drive.
Ali Baba House of Kabob
Part Persian grocery, part restaurant — and the food is the real draw. Shiraz Market's kabobs, ghormeh sabzi, and fresh-baked barbari bread are authentic and affordable. Grab Persian pantry staples on your way out.
PERSIAN FOOD GEM IN LONGWOOD - SHIRAZ MARKET I ...
Right by The Loop in Kissimmee, this is my quick-and-tasty gyro fix close to home. Loop Gyros piles on the meat, and the fries and tzatziki are addictive. Fast, fresh, and easy on the wallet.
Loop Gyros Fresh Halal Grill