From The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston Best Nearby Mediterranean (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Boston, MA Mistral (Restaurants - Mediterranean) 223 Columbus Ave, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-867-9300 Distance: ~1057 ft         Description: BACK BAY. Sophisticated Mistral attracts well-heeled patrons looking to combine the perfect social scene and elegant dining. More popular dishes include grilled salmon with fennel, steamed mussels, and delicious pizzas personalized to fit your taste. As to the space, the spirit of Provence pervades, complementing the high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and hand-made pottery with earthy stucco, weathered wood and stone elements. Lala Rokh (Restaurants - Mediterranean) 97 Mt Vernon St, Boston  MA  02108 • 617-720-5511 Distance: ~0.67 mi User Rating: 8.3334 / 10         Description: BEACON HILL. Regulars rave about the superb Persian and Middle Eastern dishes that come from this Beacon Hill kitchen. An array of spices and herbs combine with fresh beef, poultry, grains, and vegetables to create wonderful, savory entrees. Artwork adorns the walls, making for an upscale, casual atmosphere. The knowledgeable, attentive waitstaff also contribute to a pleasant dining experience. Café Fleuri (Restaurants - Mediterranean) 250 Franklin St The Langham, Boston, Boston  MA  02110 • 617-956-8751 • 617-451 1900 Distance: ~1.22 mi         Description: FINANCIAL DISTRICT. Café Fleuri's Mediterranean-inspired menu burgeons on Sundays, when the restaurant hosts a great jazz brunch. Guests, fill their plates with pates, steamed mussels, sushi, Atlantic seafood bouillabaisse and sinful desserts. Café Fleuri also serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner seven days a week, and their sinful Chocolate Bar has redefined Saturday dining for many patrons. The dramatic setting – beneath The Langham, Boston's six-story glass atrium – is sure to provoke some thoughtful conservation as well. Sultan's Kitchen (Restaurants - Mediterranean) 116 State St, Boston  MA  02109 • 617-570-9009 • 617-742-6100 Distance: ~1.30 mi User Rating: 9.6666 / 10         Description: FINANCIAL DISTRICT. Sultan's Kitchen delivers fresh, healthful dishes that celebrate the cuisine of the Mediterranean world, especially that of Turkey. Owner Özcan Ozan has pulled in loyal lunch crowds for more than twenty years, thanks to tasty traditional offerings like kofte (lamb) and adana (chicken) kebab sandwiches, dolmades, and hummus. The Greek salad is a favorite of lighter eaters, and vegetarian dishes and take-out are available as well. Blue Room (Restaurants - Mediterranean) 1 Kendall Sq, Cambridge  MA  02139 • 617-494-9034 Distance: ~1.34 mi         Description: CAMBRIDGE. The creative kitchen staff at ever-popular Blue Room rarely fails to impress. This is especially so on Sundays, when the restaurant puts on a buffet brunch that promises delights like Moroccan spiced chicken, fried pork chicharrones, octopus salad and Persian rice pudding. As to the setting, this atmospheric restaurant sports weathered brick walls, rough ceiling timbers and an open kitchen. Displays of original artwork, rotated seasonally, give the space further charm. Nice wine list and outdoor dining during summer months. Prezza (Restaurants - Mediterranean) 24 Fleet St, Boston  MA  02113 • 617-227-1577 Distance: ~1.58 mi         Description: NORTH END. This restaurant is named for a town in the Abruzzi region of Italy, the homeplace of the chef/owner's grandmother. The menu at this Italian dining room holds treasures you're sure to appreciate—roasted halibut, leg of lamb, corn ravioli, and more. The Prezza staff outdo themselves as they knowledgeably present menu options and assist with wine selections. The dessert menu is a must-do; in fact, some call the desserts works of art! Rendezvous (Restaurants - Mediterranean) 502 Mass Ave Central Square, Cambridge  MA  02139 • 617-576-1900 Distance: ~1.66 mi         Description: CAMBRIDGE. Delectable culinary creations draw patrons to this neighborhood dining room. Tasty bites like oysters on the half shell and halibut ceviche with avocado, lime, chilies and cilantro, hint at Mediterranean influences, evident throughout the meal. Select an intriguing main course, such as Swiss chard dolmas with bulgur, golden raisins, baby beets and toasted pine nut sauce. For dessert, warm chocolate cake is served with hazelnut pralines and cinnamon crème. A bar, vibrantly decorated in red, adds visual appeal to the unadorned dining room. Central Kitchen (Restaurants - Mediterranean) 567 Massachusetts Ave Central Square, Cambridge  MA  02139 • 617-491-5599 Distance: ~1.72 mi         Description: CAMBRIDGE. Neighbors in the vicinity of Central Kitchen love being able to pop in anytime for great, rustic food. CK's consistently excellent appetizers and entrees have a Mediterranean sensibility but also include a handful of New American and Spanish items. Starters include tasty plates of olives, breads, and mushrooms, and entrees feature marinated and grilled seafood, meat, and vegetable creations. The dessert list offers special treats too. Copper-topped tables and a blackboard wall behind the bar make for interesting interior accents. Olives (Restaurants - Mediterranean) 10 City Sq, Charlestown  MA  02129 • 617-242-1999 Distance: ~1.72 mi         Description: CHARLESTOWN. Prominent local chef Todd English aims to please with innovative takes on Mediterranean cuisine. One look at the menu will prove the point, as seen by crispy cod cheeks with braised beluga lentils or pan-seared scallops with creamy chestnut polenta. And that's just to start! Main dishes include duck a l'orange, pan-roasted skatewing with crab stuffing, steak frites with sweet and sour onion jam, and rabbit cacciatore. Baraka Cafe (Restaurants - Mediterranean) 80 ½ Pearl St Central Square, Cambridge  MA  02139 • 617-868-3951 Distance: ~1.73 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: CAMBRIDGE. Where else in Cambridge can you get lemonade with a touch of rose petal? Head to Baraka Café for North African food with French influences. A specialty vegetarian platter boasts a variety of expertly prepared vegetables, including eggplant and carrots. Entrees range from roasted eggplant to Algerian crepes filled with vegetable stew. The charming interior features warm-toned walls trimmed in blue and lined with photographs of North African peoples. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.