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Levon Der Bedrossian opened La Méditeranée Berkeley with his cousin Garbis Baghdassarian in 1982. After finding success with his two San Francisco locations (Fillmore in 1979 and Noe in 1981), chef Levon thought that Berkeley seemed the perfect place to bring his signature Mid-East and Mediterranean Meza dishes, inspired by his Armenian and Lebanese family recipes. Serving award winning hummos, baba ghanoush, chicken cilicia fillos, and kebabs, all made from scratch daily, the restaurant quickly became a local favorite. Over the years, “Cafe La Med” began to also offer catering delivery and pickup. Grabbing a table on their large heated outdoor patio became a weekend tradition for generations of family and student diners. Together…
Longtime Middle Eastern-Mediterranean spot known for its meze sampler platters & outdoor seating.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2936 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Phone: (510) 540-7773
Website: http://cafelamedberkeley.com/
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Reviews
Chris Richie
We got the Beef Kafta kebab with the Avgolemono soup and the Halal Saffron Chicken Breast Kebab with the potato salad.
We really loved the Avgolemono soup, Beef Kafta kebab, and the Chicken breast Kebab. The pilaf that came along with the entrees was not flavorful.
… moreWe really loved the Avgolemono soup, Beef Kafta kebab, and the Chicken breast Kebab. The pilaf that came along with the entrees was not flavorful.
Gina Ord
I love La Med. I’ve been eating at the location on Fillmore Street in SF for over 25 years. I tried Berkeley for the first time tonight and it did not disappoint. Fresh, authentic food. Fast, amazing service and great ambiance. Sophia, the hostess was very friendly and helpful. We loved it all and will definitely return soon!
… moreBara Sapir
I’ve had the pleasure of featuring La Mediterranee Catering twice–once for a gathering with out-of-town colleagues and again for a fundraiser they generously contributed to. In both cases, they absolutely upleveled the experience. One guest, who had literally just flown in from Greece and was skeptical at first, was shocked at how delicious the food was!
La Mediterranee takes a fresh twist on what you think of as Mediterranean–familiar yet elevated, and absolutely addictive (I’m salivating while writing this). The dolmas were fresh and vibrant, the hummus silky and perfectly spiced, and the Chicken Cilicia Fillos–with that subtle cinnamon twist in their melt-in-your-mouth filo–set a new standard for comfort food. NOM NOM. The spanakopita was flaky and savory, the Levant sandwiches were gorgeous and gone in minutes, and the falafel? Spot on. We couldn’t stop there and included their baklavah and cake desert which you can see is super preety! Truly a spread that impresses every time.
Beyond the food, the team is a joy to work with–professional, flexible, and genuinely kind. Their contribution elevated the entire atmosphere of our events and left guests raving. We are so grateful for their partnership and cannot recommend them highly enough!
… moreLa Mediterranee takes a fresh twist on what you think of as Mediterranean–familiar yet elevated, and absolutely addictive (I’m salivating while writing this). The dolmas were fresh and vibrant, the hummus silky and perfectly spiced, and the Chicken Cilicia Fillos–with that subtle cinnamon twist in their melt-in-your-mouth filo–set a new standard for comfort food. NOM NOM. The spanakopita was flaky and savory, the Levant sandwiches were gorgeous and gone in minutes, and the falafel? Spot on. We couldn’t stop there and included their baklavah and cake desert which you can see is super preety! Truly a spread that impresses every time.
Beyond the food, the team is a joy to work with–professional, flexible, and genuinely kind. Their contribution elevated the entire atmosphere of our events and left guests raving. We are so grateful for their partnership and cannot recommend them highly enough!
Manthan Shah
Went here with a friend yesterday and I AM IN LOVE!!!!! I always love Mediterranean food, and this place itself was absolutely top tier! I got the veggie kebabs, and they were SOOOOO DELICIOUS!
While the food was a little pricey, I’m not complaining since we got some pretty generous portions.
I’m 100% coming back!
… moreWhile the food was a little pricey, I’m not complaining since we got some pretty generous portions.
I’m 100% coming back!
Alexandra Michalopoulou
The dolma was a disgrace to all Mediterranean cuisines that pride themselves on offering dolmas.
Apart from the fact that it had meat in it – which is not unheard of, but definitely, right off the bat gives “I’ve no idea what I’m doing so I’m gonna slap something with a strong flavour to save face” vibes – everything else about it was objectively offensive.
The leaves were thick and hard (and hardly cooked), with the texture of maple leaves, rather than vine leaves, and the bitter taste of grass. The leaf itself was chewy and indestructible, it’s veins felt like wire. The leaves should be hand picked, thoroughly examined, and for the love of god, steamed before wrapping.
The rice as well was undercooked, sticking with the “earthy tones” of the wrong kind, felt more like pebbles. It was clearly not sautéed before hand. The absence of mint and onion at this stage (or any stage for that matter) made sure that the rice will remain plain, flavourless and insulting. And since this step was skipped, there was clearly no need for olive oil. But I’m sure, since this is a “Mediterranean” restaurant it must have had it somewhere. But more like someone whispering above the pot “olive oil” rather than actually using it.
The size of the dolma, which traditionally is meant to be bite size, was upsetting. I’ve never, in my happily dolma-full life of 28 years, had to cut a dolma in thirds to attempt eating it. The wrapping was surprisingly tight. Which came in handy after dinner, when we decided to play football. The dolma didn’t not come undone.
And all of this would be forgiven and forgotten. But they poked this Asia minor bear, yours truly, by committing the worst culinary crime of all. They added cinnamon.
… moreApart from the fact that it had meat in it – which is not unheard of, but definitely, right off the bat gives “I’ve no idea what I’m doing so I’m gonna slap something with a strong flavour to save face” vibes – everything else about it was objectively offensive.
The leaves were thick and hard (and hardly cooked), with the texture of maple leaves, rather than vine leaves, and the bitter taste of grass. The leaf itself was chewy and indestructible, it’s veins felt like wire. The leaves should be hand picked, thoroughly examined, and for the love of god, steamed before wrapping.
The rice as well was undercooked, sticking with the “earthy tones” of the wrong kind, felt more like pebbles. It was clearly not sautéed before hand. The absence of mint and onion at this stage (or any stage for that matter) made sure that the rice will remain plain, flavourless and insulting. And since this step was skipped, there was clearly no need for olive oil. But I’m sure, since this is a “Mediterranean” restaurant it must have had it somewhere. But more like someone whispering above the pot “olive oil” rather than actually using it.
The size of the dolma, which traditionally is meant to be bite size, was upsetting. I’ve never, in my happily dolma-full life of 28 years, had to cut a dolma in thirds to attempt eating it. The wrapping was surprisingly tight. Which came in handy after dinner, when we decided to play football. The dolma didn’t not come undone.
And all of this would be forgiven and forgotten. But they poked this Asia minor bear, yours truly, by committing the worst culinary crime of all. They added cinnamon.
Tamar McCollom
The pomegranate chicken… I’m sure on this earth there must be better chicken but I haven’t found it yet. Every childhood event, you’d open the tray and there would be the pomegranate chicken and the yellow rice. Nothing better. I was lucky then, and I’m luckier now that La Med is still here and is still so good! Tastes the same: perfect
… moreNegin
We ordered the vegetarian party platter and were disappointed with the quality. The falafel was very dry and didn’t taste fresh, the Levant sandwiches were soggy, and the dolmeh was quite bitter. Overall, the food did not seem well-prepared, and we ended up throwing much of it away. Given the price, this was not a good value, and we would not recommend this catering option.
… moreMichael Delehanty Real Estate
My wife and I came here with friends who kept telling us how great it is. It was relatively busy and the service was quite good but the food was not. Maybe I’m just picky but I struggled to find things on the menu and what we ended up ordering was so forgettable that I cannot recall anything we ate that night. The restaurant is fairly clean and certainly fits the area but I sat there all dinner wishing we had gone to the spot around the corner instead. Our friends will definitely be back. I won’t.
… moreAlain Chavez
I got a party tray for my birthday today and it was awesome! Everyone loved the food and it served the entire party, even had a few leftovers! Cole, the manager was so kind to let me customize my food! Great service and yummy food! Will order again!
… moreVictor Tancredi
A local favorite. Their hummus is incredible.
Kind of a comfortable and homey place on college avenue with reasonable prices and some good specialties, especially the pomegranate chicken.
Lots of different businesses around, including a dessert shop down the street, movie theater next block over parking right behind the buildings. Great for a night out.
… moreKind of a comfortable and homey place on college avenue with reasonable prices and some good specialties, especially the pomegranate chicken.
Lots of different businesses around, including a dessert shop down the street, movie theater next block over parking right behind the buildings. Great for a night out.