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Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn

2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

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Our Top Pick
Tutt Heights Cafe
Casual Middle Eastern cooking with generous portions and prices that still feel old Brooklyn Heights.

Notable Picks

$ Downtown Brooklyn Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Tutt Heights is an unpretentious Egyptian-leaning cafe tucked off the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, serving zaatar-covered pitza, grilled meats and big salads at neighborhood prices. Hundreds of reviews point to friendly service and consistently satisfying plates that feel more home-style than polished.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken Tutt Platter, Zaatar Bread Pitza, Falafel Platter
What Makes it Special: Casual Middle Eastern cooking with generous portions and prices that still feel old Brooklyn Heights.

Worthy Picks

$ Downtown Brooklyn Mediterranean
Istanbul Mediterranean Grill just off Fulton Street focuses on Turkish kebabs, gyros and house-baked breads in a small, friendly dining room. Portions are generous, and reviewers consistently call out the Adana kebab, Iskender and kunefe dessert as standouts for casual Downtown Brooklyn dinners.
Must-Try Dishes: Adana Kebab Platter, Iskender Kebab, Kunefe Dessert
What Makes it Special: Turkish staples like Adana and Iskender kebabs served with warmth in Downtown Brooklyn.