Gardenia Mediterranean Restaurant - (Near Cumming, GA)

5 /5 Jerry Beharry: Absolutely wonderful food, and wonderful people! Very attentive service! Went in and got some of that great Mediterranean flavor I have been looking for. Menu had a mix of Turkish, Italian, Greek...some great stuff! The chicken shawarma and steak shawarma platters were phenomenal, as was the mozzarella falafel. My wife really enjoyed the Turkish coffee and my son loved his mango lemonade! Fresh food, great flavor, and above all, the most wonderful people! We will soon be back to sample more of this menu, for sure! Please support this place! Wed love to see them succeed here in Cumming!

5 /5 Roli Eats: Gardenia is easily one of my new favorite Mediterranean spots in the area. I visited with my wife, and everything from the food to the service was excellent. We started with the hummus and pita, which was a great surprise. I’m not usually a big hummus fan, but theirs has a really smooth, clean flavor. The pita was warm and soft, and the mix of black olives with olive oil on the side added a really nice touch. My wife ordered the lentil soup, and after trying a spoonful, I immediately regretted not ordering my own. It is easily one of the best lentil soups I’ve had — full of flavor, rich, comforting, and seasoned perfectly. Definitely top-two in my book. For the entrée, I chose the large mixed grill platter (around $50), which comes with steak, chicken, lamb, and another kebab. It also includes two generous portions of rice, grilled vegetables, and tzatziki. The amount of food is impressive and absolutely enough for two people to share. The meats were tender, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. For dessert, my wife went with the chocolate mousse while I tried the pistachio cake. Both were excellent — the mousse was rich and smooth, and the pistachio cake had great texture and flavor. One of the highlights for me was actually the mango lemonade. The first sip really stood out — refreshing, balanced, and surprisingly good. The restaurant itself is very clean with a nice setup and comfortable seating. The owners and staff were incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. You can tell they are proud of what they serve. Parking is easy since it’s part of a larger shopping center with plenty of spaces. There is still a lot on the menu I want to try next time — especially the gyros. I’m very happy Cumming has a Mediterranean spot this solid. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys great food and great service.

4 /5 Shrey Jay: Warm, inviting place with delicious, well-seasoned food. We tried the chicken shawarma roll and falafel roll with rice and fries—everything was prepared with care and full of flavor. The mint lemonade was incredibly fresh and a must-try. The pistachio cheesecake was light, airy, and to die for. The couple who run this place have a lovely story—take a moment to chat with them. A wonderful Mediterranean addition to the Cumming area. Highly recommend.

5 /5 Danie Myleen: We stopped here while traveling and were so glad we did! The food was fresh, flavorful, and reminded us of meals we had in Greece. Everything—from the shawarma platter and rice to the hummus and pita—was delicious. The service was wonderful too, friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend supporting this local gem!

5 /5 Cindy V: Nice cozy place, we were served by a very friendly gentleman, the food was delicious, they gave us a delicious and fresh hummus with some olives in olive with pita bread, I loved everything, we ordered a steak shawarma plate, a traditional shawarma, some chicken tenders with French fries for our son. Finally a delicious baklava dessert Im sorry I didnt take a picture I ate it before then I reacted. The girl who attended us was a little serious but her service was excellent. I would come back again without a doubt.