Middle Eastern food may not be something that you look to eat every other day. But at present the cuisine has been doing rounds for every foodie as the dishes explode with vibrancy and textures. One such dish that is the talk of the town is Mezze Platter. For those who don’t know about mezze, here is what you need to know, it contains an assortment of traditional finger food along with an array of spreads, dips and more. And if you are looking for places to enjoy blazing hot and cold mezze platters, we have compiled a list of the Middle Eastern places that are always featured on the list of the best-rated restaurants in Bangalore.
Layla lets you enjoy the best exotic Mediterranean delicacies at your table, under a twinkling sky as they offer charming rooftop seating along with a tapas bar that elevates your dining experience and to enjoy the great vantage view. Don’t forget to try the irresistible food from their menu of cold mezze like Msabbaha, Tabbouleh Cauliflower, and Turkish Caprese. From the hot mezze section, you can pick Vegetable kibbeh, Sardines Shallow-Fried and Chicken Fatayer. Layla is the ultimate dining destination and is one of the best-rated restaurants in Bangalore in terms of food, ambiance and vibes.
Other Must-haves: Manti, Fish Tagine, Chicken Sous Vide, Lachma Bajun, Braised Pork Belly, Polenta, Chocolate Fantasy
Head out to The Persian Terrace to experience dining in a glamourous rooftop restaurant with the feel of a Persian café, that converts into an outdoor Middle Eastern paradise at night. Coming to the mezze platter, well they have got a good variety of hot and cold mezze to offer you. From the cold mezze try the Hummus, Baba ganoush & Borani spinach, and from the hot mezze, you can savour Cheese Sambusek, Kibbeh and more. Besides this, you can also pamper yourself with the juicy kebabs, and freshly baked pitas served with intriguing dips & chutneys.
Other Must-haves: Ash E Sabzi, Joojeh Kabab, Chicken Sultani, Kabab E Rastaye Goosfand, Pomfret Sumac Hara, Cottage Cheese Sabzi Kabab, Gheimeh Bademjan
This place is itself a masterpiece, decorated with Egyptian faces on the walls all over the place, classy golden yellow interiors and vibrant blue seating that will win your heart. You can savour authentic Arabic food here, prepared from fresh ingredients that reflect the true Middle Eastern culture. Get ready to enjoy some mouth-watering mezze platters here from the huge section of hot & cold mezze like Tabbouleh, Dolma, Makdous, Halloumi salad, Sambousek hi lahem, Kibbeh maklieh dhajaj and more. Shebestan is undoubtedly one of the top Middle Eastern restaurants for best dining in Bangalore.
Other Must-haves: Hormus Sampler, Eden Sampler, Shorba Dhajaj Hil Sheriya, Chicken Shawarma Platter With Hummus
Olive Beach delivers a fantastic selection of food and a delectable range of beverages that never fails to impress anyone. Visit this culinary gem for a relaxing outdoor lunch in the courtyard lit by the sun, a candlelit dinner for two, or a wild night with friends at the eye-catching outdoor bar. The food here is just amazing and mouth-watering, especially the mezze platter, which includes dishes like Chicken Shish Taouk, Lamb Mince in pita pockets, Pepper Taratour and Smoked Eggplant dip. When it comes to savouring Mediterranean food, Olive Beach is the best rated restaurant in Bangalore for the same.
Other Must-haves: Mushroom Bisteeya, Brie En Croute, Crab Cake, Beetroot Cured Salmon, Basa Espetada, Harissa Prawn, Corn And Potato Galette On Vegetable Etouffee
Looking for a luxurious destination to enjoy some delicious mezze platter, dining inside a cabana, under the stars, then head out to Tiamo for an unmissable experience. They are famed for serving mouth-watering Mediterranean dishes and you can pick the cold mezze platter from the menu that includes Beiruti hummus, Baba ganoush, Mint labneh, Tabbouleh, and Pita topped with zatar. Their hot mezze is also extremely tasty and consists assortment of small plates that you should not miss. Check out Tiamo for the best dining in Bangalore.
Other Must-haves: Forest Mushroom And Brie Sortu, Dajaj Harra Kebab, Blistering Camebert, Panino Lamb Merguez
This is another one of the best-rated restaurants in Bangalore that offers seating by the poolside in a chic décor with beautiful lights and an open area for a perfect dinner date. Immerse yourself in the flavors of authentic Mediterranean dishes that are finger-licking good. Make the most of your dining experience by feasting on the mezze platters here. They have a variety of mezze from cold to hot ones. You can order cold or hot mezze from the menu like Marinated Olives, Root Vegetables and chickpea Hummus, Scented Truffle with Tirokafteri, Spinach and Feta Rakakat and more.
Other Must-haves: Adas Harira, Rubiyan, Joojeh Kebab, Shish Taouk Quwarmah Al Dajaj, Baklava
Puneet is from a hospitality background and loves to explore new cuisines from around the world. Puneet is also very fond of cooking and in his free time, loves to experiment with food by creating new dishes or recreating old classics with a twist. Besides food, he also has an unwavering love for video games.
