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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The News & Observer and Raleigh Magazine. Updated September 2026.
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering · West Franklin
Mediterranean Deli reopened on Franklin Street after its fire, restoring a broad counter of Palestinian salads, spreads, baked goods, and grilled dishes.
Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh · Beryl Road
Neomonde serves Lebanese and Mediterranean dishes at its Beryl Road cafe in Raleigh. Kebabs, pita pockets, hummus, and baklava reflect the family bakery behind the restaurant.
Sassool · North Raleigh
Sassool offers a broad selection of Lebanese dips, salads, and warm sides with house-baked pita. A pick-four sampler lets diners explore several dishes at once.
Sitti · Downtown Raleigh
Sitti brings Lebanese hospitality to a spacious downtown Raleigh dining room built around a communal oven. Warm flatbreads lead into spreads, salads, grilled meats, and family style plates that invite sharing. The polished setting expands familiar dishes into a full evening experience, while the menu keeps the flavors of garlic, lemon, herbs, and smoke clearly in view.
Ajja · Five Points
Ajja draws connections across Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Southwest Asian traditions using a live fire hearth. Smoke and spice shape breads, dips, vegetables, seafood, and meats designed to move around the table. Its Five Points patio feels celebratory without becoming formal, and the beverage program echoes the menu's interest in layered, bright, and savory flavors.