Mémé Mediterranean

Popped in for a quick dinner with a new friend — shared a combination platter and a bottle of rose. The combination platter is great because it has just a little bit of everything: babaganoush, hummus, beets, tabouli, falafel, roasted peppers. We also had meatballs, because I can rarely pass those up on a menu!
It was a quick stop but definitely a nice spot for enjoy a summer dinner.

Real flavor. Traditional cooking to me !! Perfect for small bite, but the restaurant is pretty small. I will recommend this place for a quick lunch on week ends.

4.5 to be exact rounding up to a 5 star experience because of the outstanding service. I absolutely loved Meme! My friend and I went to grab dinner since it was a nice night on Memorial Day weekend and wanted somewhere with good food and outdoor seating. So glad we gave this place a try! Although all the outdoor seating was taken, we were in no rush, so we sat at the bar and were greeted by an ultra perky and friendly bartender, Alfi. Loved him! He made us an «alfi» and it was perfection. A hint of sweetness, ginger, and sour all in one. I would highly recommend getting one on a nice day when you’re in need of a refreshing cocktail.
My friend and I split the lamb mousakka, mixed appetizer combo, and octopus salad. All three were absolutely awesome. Particularly the octopus. Not at all chewy, right amount of char, ugh! So SO good! Our server, Hannah, was so sweet, very attentive, and never made us feel like we were being rushed nor did she ever leave our glasses empty.
The ambiance is super cozy and really cute. The manager/​owner (?) was so lovely as well. I forget his name, but he was just so inviting and really added to our overall experience there. We will totally be back to try out their brunch if not just to have another Alfi.
If you’re in the area, please try this place! You’ll be so happy you did.

This has been the best restaurant I’ve been to in along time — I can’t name any of their tapas selections I didn’t love —

Great meditranian food. Cozy restaurant. Small but good selection of beers and wines.

Another meager mediterranean restaurant. It’s boring, you can find the same food in better quality throughout a dozen restaurants in this area alone. Its annoyingly cramped and the service is nothing memorable.
Mémé is just a little below average.

Possibly my favorite restaurant in New York. Although they don’t accept reservations, I’ve never waited more than a few minutes for a table and the place always seems to be perfectly full. I’ve had brunch and dinner here many times and both are excellent. The shakshuka and the laffa tacos are both great for brunch and the hummus is delicious any time of day. You really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu and the staff couldn’t be friendlier.

Really nice place for dinner on a warm night. We didn’t really have to wait long and they got a nice table on the inside.
We ordered a few of the tapas and they were delicious! Definitely would go back

I adore this place!
My friend and I came on a Thursday night, late at 9:30pm, we were just wandering along Hudson street, heading towards Mrs. Greens, and we saw this cozy little place.
The menu looks tempting, the server was very welcoming so we went in!
First of all, the menu was awesome, they have both tapas and entrees — we decided to do all small plates, since the entrees look pretty big
1. Sauteed Brussels Sprouts ($ 7) — we loved it, it doesn’t feel oily, but it’s very soft and fresh
2. Roasted cauliflower ($ 7) — the lemon cahini goes very well with it, but if i have to choose one between brussels sprouts and cauliflower, i would go with the brussels sprouts
3. Almond Crusted Sea Scallops ($ 14) — scallops were fresh and tender, very delicious — what i like more is its cauliflower purée, it goes really well with the scallops and made it a very light dish
4. Lobster Risotto ($ 15) — as a dish listed under «small plates», we did expect it to be small, we were really surprised when the dish arrived and it was a big portion! it was really generous of them — the risotto has a lot of mushroom and spinach in it, and lobster pieces, it was really yummy I would go back just for this dish!
There is nothing I don’t love about this place, definitely try it out!

Cute, cozy spot with delicious tapas!
This place was pretty packed for a Tuesday night. My friend and I were lucky and managed to snag the last open table since reservations are not accepted.
We tried the grilled octopus salad, combination platter, lobster risotto and tuna ceviche. My favorites were definitely the grilled octopus and lobster risotto. Personally I thought we could’ve done without the combination platter which consisted of hummus, beets, babaganoush, tabouli, falafel, matbucha and roasted peppers. It was nice to sample everything, but just not a necessity.
Service was attentive and friendly. A place to try if you’re in the area!

I went here for a late dinner, looking to eat some nice Mediterranean tapas. My friend and I split four dishes! The small plates actually had a lot of food which was awesome. We tried the Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini, the Brussels Sprouts with Onions and Manchego, the Almond Encrusted Sea Scallops and the Lobster Risotto. Highly recommend everything. The place was really quaint and super crowded on a Thursday at 11pm. We were seated right away, but it was one of the last available tables. It’s also in the best location right off of Hudson in West Village. Highly recommend for a smaller get together! Great spot for couples, very romantic.

I was in the area and my friend recommended Mémé as a solid, understated spot for good eats. It’s a small restaurant with outdoor seating and your standard West Village vibe, with a very country and homey looking interior. The menu is very diverse offering everything from noshes, to mid-​size plates to share, to large entrée portions. I enjoyed a glass of riesling with some chicken tagine and it was very good! The food came out piping hot, and the portion was pretty large. They didn’t skimp on the meat and it was very flavorful.
The service is good and wait staff is attentive. Not to mention, the olive bread they give you with the complementary olive oil, olives, and veggie plate is a really nice touch. Good prices, great location, a solid spot for sure!

Overall the experience was very good. Went for a girls night with a friend. Had the lamb appetizer which was the high light of the meal. Chicken with raisins was also very good albeit sweet (raisins, duh!). Friend had lamb burger which she said was good.
Ambiance is very cute and very romantic and good for dates!

Meme is legit. The few times I have been here have been great. The staff is friendly, helpful and attentive. I highly recommend the tasting platter (everything is delicious). I also have tried the meme couscous which was delicious and hearty on a cold winter night and the branzino was great as well. I will certainly frequent here regularly. This place is a great value for a pleasant meal on Hudson Street!

After the Whitney Museum we looked for a place for brunch. Cute little place with friendly staff. Had the Shakshuka Moroccan breakfast. 3 eggs poached in tomato pepper and onions and tahini. It is served with pita. Very good and I saw other people ordering and was told it was a specialty. Bloody Mary was premixed but very good. A few slices of bread were placed on the table while we waited for our meals, that were very good.
People next to us had the egg white frittata, a good choice for our return visit.

I had a fantastic experience at Meme for dinner on a Friday night with family friends. We arrived at around 5:30pm and got a table in the corner (party of 5); there were only a few customers then.
First off, the restaurant is pretty much located in the heart of the West Village. It’s dimly lit with candles and definitely cultivates a romantic vibe (my ideal setting, regardless of company). Just walking to the restaurant really put me in the mood.
The expansive menu is generous in its offerings. Not only do they serve tapas, but they also have entrees, perhaps dedicated to those not in the spirit of sharing. We ordered a range of tapas (huge portions!) and several entrees to share, all of which tasted amazing. I particularly recommend the beets salad.
By no means am I religious, but this night was certainly a biblical experience. Might I also add that our adorable waiter definitely contributed to my ascendance to the heavenly realm.

This is a great, cozy place to have some simple dishes that are full of flavor. First, be warned that Meme does not take reservations, the restaurant is incredibly small, and the seats fill up FAST! My friend and I split the combination platter to start so we could have a little nibble of all the different dips. That’s almost always my favorite part of the meal cause I’m such a sucker for pita and dips and it sure did not disappoint
For entrees we split the almond crusted sea scallops with cauliflower purée. I am a huuuuge fan of scallops and was so excited for the dish to come out but unfortunately, the flavors/​texture just weren’t right. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but the scallops weren’t cooked right and I thought they were rather mushy. I also got the chicken kebab with marinated tomatoes and cucumber yogurt. I thought it was good but the chicken was a little on the dry side.
My friend went back a couple weeks later and said that we ordered the wrong things the first time because she loved everything she got the second time soo it looks like I’ll be making a trip back to Meme because I really want to love this spot and will give it a second chance. I will say that there’s great service and the food comes out in a timely manner.

Pros:
The place is cute, and the waitstaff was very friendly. The wine was also decent and reasonably-​priced.
Cons:
My main gripe is that the food is lacking. I ordered the chicken tagine, which I probably could have made better myself. You could tell that the apricots were bought in bulk and were just cut up and thrown in. The dish was also very soupy and the chicken itself lacked favor. There were two carrot slices and some raisins thrown in. The presentation was also underwhelming.
My second gripe is that the food is definitely not authentic. I lived in Morocco, and I know what true Moroccan food is and tastes like. This place is not it.

I really love this place. I used to come here all the time when I lived a little closer. The bread/​pickles/​olives they give you at the beginning are really good. The ricotta gnocchi is life-​changing. Other great options: homemade mozzarella (not sure if that’s still on the menu), moussaka, ceviche and sea scallops. They also used to have these lobster cakes that were amazing but are sadly gone now. Chicken tagine and short ribs are also always reliably delicious. The chocolate cake and bread pudding are really good, but the lemon tart is the dessert star. I could eat 5 slices in one go. The restaurant itself is small and date-​y and great and there isn’t usually too long of a wait.

Had an excellent lunch here today with my best friend! This is such a cute a quiet lunch spot. There was only one other party in the whole restaurant so our server was very attentive and helpful.
I ordered the scallops dish, and my friend had the seared tuna salad. I love scallops and if I see it on a menu, it’s usually what I’ll order. I have to say this is one of the better (definitely top 3) scallop dishes I have ever had. I can’t wait to come back and try some of the other dishes they have to offer.

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. For $ 14, I expect my Manhattan to fill the glass, but that’s my only complaint. Three of us did entrees, so I got to try a few things: the chicken cous-​cous, the mushroom ravioli, and the clay pot snapper. ALL delicious.
tl;dr: I’d go back, but will re-​evaluate my drink decisions.

The food is good but don’t eat here unless you are comfortable being shooed out before you’re finished.

We stumbled upon this gem! And let me tell you we were not dissapointed at all! Its a very quaint intimate restaurant with amazing mediterranean flavors! Definitely will come back.

I just went to the restaurant tonight. My gf ordered the chicken and gnochi tapas and i ordered the lamb burger. Amazing quality and food. The service was top notch and friendly. The waitress was so very kind and i saw that the chef came out a couple of times to say hello to people. I think they have another location in Chelsea. I am ranting. Let’s get into the specifics. You walk in and instantly feel like youre in a very intimate setting. Automatically the hostess makes you feel welcomed. The cozy décor helps put you at ease and the food was amazing. I am so redundant but definitely going back soon.
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Meme is some of the best food I have ever eaten, period. It is fresh, flavorful, diverse, and the owners never fail to make you feel like you’ve just arrived home after a long arduous journey. To start, I recommend the grilled octopus, charred and succulent in its bath of olive oil and spices. Use the tables bread (country and a hearty pecan raisin) to sop up the juices. Pair this with the cool creaminess of the homemade mozzarella.
Brunch, lunch, or dinner, Meme has something to offer. My brunch favorites include the grilled shrimp salad (greens heaped with grilled shrimp, roasted peppers, avocado, drizzled in a yogurt tahini dressing), shakshuka (poached eggs nestled inside hearty tomato stew, served with fresh pita and tahini), and the melawach (think Mediterranean scallion pancake with gobs of hummus on top!). For lunch, it’s the laffa tacos. Laffa bread cradles grilled shrimp, avocado, chilis, and more. For dinner: chicken tagine. This oven roasted chicken is served in a clay pot, on a bed of couscous with fruits and nuts and all sort of deliciousness. What more could you want?
Meme is also turning out some bangin’ desserts. You must, I repeat MUST, try their goat cheese panna cotta (pictured). It is one of the best desserts ever dreamed up by man.
Get there early, kiddos! This place is popular for a reason, and is pretty much always packed. If you are going during a rush hour (brunch is a big one), get there when it opens!

The crab cakes were oily, too much bread on it. Again, too much oil on the ravioli and it was undercooked.
Service was good.

Amazing place and food! We had the special of the day: beef shawarma with saffron rice, hummus, pita bread and chopted salad. For starters a butternut squash soup that was incredible. Place looks pretty simple but it’s really nice and cozy. Service was also great. I’ll go back for sure!

One of my favourite restaurants in New York. I think i’ve ordered all the small plates at least once in the last couple of months, and they are all so good! Besides the delicious food, they also have a more then decent wine selection, and friendly staff. What else could one ask for?

Super cute restaurant, lots of open tables when we walked in around 1:15pm on a weekday for lunch.
We ordered the combination platter to share, which included babaganoush, hummus, beets, tabouli, falafel, matbucha, carrots, roasted peppers — this was pretty delicious! It had a little bit of everything with little pieces of pita on the side. I kinda wish the pita was a little more warmed up though.
I got the shakshuka — poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce. You can get it with merguez if you want, but I opted out. The flavors were there, but the poached eggs weren’t very poached at all… they were pretty much the consistency of hard boiled eggs, which was really sad. They must have baked it for way too long. My friend ordered the same dish and some of his came out partially runny, but still not the right consistency of a poached egg :(. The tahini sauce they give you is pretty yum though.
Maybe i’ll try something else next time :(.

Mémé has that West Village charm; it’s an intimate, warm establishment. I wish I could have tried more, but I had the shakshuka — poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce with merguez — lamb sausage. The shakshuka was pretty good; it’s a simple, savory dish. If you enjoy runny yolk and some zesty tomato sauce, you’ll be pleased. Personally, I think this dish could be improved slightly, as I like my shakshuka to have a little more spice. If you add the merguez, it comes with two lamb sausage links. The sausage had a bit of a kick as well, but nothing crazy. Overall, this was a good meal.

Had a few misses strolling around the village… following Unilocal along the way without reservations and no real concerns. But after 3 «meh» discoveries it was awesome to turn the corner and find ourselves here. November, NYC and dining outside — a fortunate combo that one couldn’t plan for. What an efficient and welcoming staff! A+ service from the first. Went tapas style for ‘appetizers’ with Almond Crusted Sea Scallops for her and the Baked Meatballs for me. Heavenly. Entrees were Mushroom Ravioli for her (so savory and tasty… but after a while it was too much for her palate) and I had Mémé’s Couscous (actually delved right in before they had a chance to bring over a small pitcher of bouillon which then liquefied the plate of rough chopped veggies and meats — this HAS to be like home!).

Loved this place. Friendly staff, small and intimate, and great food and drinks. I’d give them 5* if they took reservations.

we were completely happy and satisfied with our experience here. The service was great, the servers were so polite and helpful. The food was delicious, the location of the restaurant is perfect the patio seating was lovely. The food is pricey but you can tell it’s made with great quality. Would for sure go here again next time I’m in NYC.

Had lunch at Meme Mediterranean on Saturday, here are my thoughts:
Ambiance is cute and clean. The restaurant is small though so we were constantly being bumped into by staff and other restaurant guests.
Service is great. Staff and the host (owner?) are very friendly and food came out quickly.
Food is overall pretty good:
– Shrimp Salad had good flavor and ingredients. I thought it was on the small side for the price ($ 19).
– Steak and Eggs were good (my daughter had this and polished it off).
– Chicken Skewers (not sure of the exact name) were a bit dry per my husband but I think he liked them for the most part.
– Brioche French Toast was good, not too sweet but still tasty.
– Complimentary bread was so nicely presented but the selection contained nuts /​seeds. Maybe offer one type of plain bread as well?
Overall this was a nice find in the West Village. Not sure we’d go out of our way to return but we definitely enjoyed our lunch.

I came to Meme for a friend’s birthday dinner on a Saturday night. It’s a cozy and small restaurant in a nice area. They don’t take reservations so just be mindful of that.
We sat at the middle table which holds 6 people. It was annoying when the waiters and waitresses would have to walk behind me to get through to other tables because they would always knock into or graze my back. The décor is cool — I especially liked all the teapots on the wall by the bar.
I had the steak frites with garlic and parsley sauce. It was underwhelming and for the price, it wasn’t worth it. My steak was overcooked so it was very dry.
One of the waitresses dropped a bowl filled with Béchamel sauce and spilled some on the back of my boyfriend’s shirt. She apologized profusely and let him borrow a tide pen… which did nothing really. It was just a big, oily mess. We thought the restaurant would give him a free meal or a free beer at least, but nope. Got nothing.
We don’t think we’ll be back any time soon.

Fond experience despite the bad date, Quick service with a smile good selection of wines I ordered RIOJA and the Aperol Spritzer and we all smiled. Excuse me while I finish my plate and I’ll get right back to you… The food is yummy

I often find myself searching for a restaurant that offers good food that is on the lighter side after the gym and Meme might just be my new go-​to spot.
The décor of the restaurant is very simple but very pretty. The outdoor seating over looks the west village but it isn’t too loud or over crowded which can be a huge problem when seating outside.
To start we first got the hummus ($ 10) which came with pita bread, 4 falafel balls, and tahini. The hummus was really amazing, one of, if not the best, I’ve had in the city and trust me I know my hummus! It’s a pretty good portion especially for the price.
I got the octopus salad ($ 13) and I added a fried egg on top ($ 1). The salad is just a chopped salad with olive oil and lemon and grilled octopus with chickpeas. Super simple but it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. It is a little small which is why I added the egg and highly recommend doing so.
The other dish we ordered was the shakshuka ($ 12). It comes with three poached eggs in a tomato sauce with pita bread and tahini. The portion is very large and the sauce is very tasty though I would have liked it better if it was spicy.
Overall the food here is simple but it is really tasty and is decently priced. I would highly recommend coming here for a light lunch/​brunch when it’s nice out and you can enjoy the outdoor seating.

Four stars for the service and trying not to rush our dinner while people were waiting.
Waitress was super sweet and helpful; also gave us a great wine rec (thanks courtney!).
Food is really more like 3 stars. Everything was ok, but nothing blew my mind. The combination platter dips and veggies are all decent. If I had to pick something off of the plate, it would be the roasted peppers. They were slightly smoky, soft and flavorful. The octopus was charred nicely, the accompanying lettuce was ok, the tomatoes are tossed with some herbs and add nice acid to the dish.
My friend and I were catching up and spent a long time with our wine and apps, so I’m guessing or lamb dish was sitting under a heating lamp… Which meant our requested rare, became more of a medium well (sad). Didn’t complain because I knew we were taking awhile, so I appreciate them letting us chat and stay. The lamb itself (two chops and a kebab with cubes) were tender and flavorful. The salad was just choooed lettuce with some hummus on the side. The roasted veggies on top of the mashed potatoes were tasty, but the mashed potatoes itself was bland.
So really, service and wine were great! They have some outdoor seating too.

Absolutely in love with Meme. Not only some of the freshest Mediterranean fare I’ve had in the city, but also the friendliest and most attentive service! On top of all that, a beautiful corner location along Hudson St in West Village. Can’t beat that!
Our group of 3 sat outside on a warm early summer evening. We started with the combination platter, which had vegetables, hummus, pita bread and falafel — delicious. We also split the grilled octopus — our waitress was right when she said it was some of the freshest octopus in New York. Truly mouthwatering. We split a bottle of wine and had ourselves a grand time.
For an entrée, I got the mushroom ravioli with truffle sauce. Being a truffle-​phile, I couldn’t get enough. It wasn’t overpowering but definitely made the dish — yum yum yum! I also tried some of the truffle gnocchi, also amazing.
Unfortunately a sudden thunderstorm forced us inside, but our waiter was super accomodating and offered us dessert — the molten chocolate cake. Such a pleasant experience at Meme, I’ll recommend it to everyone I can now!

Came here tonight for dinner and didn’t have as positive an experience as some other reviewers.
Service: We came around 8pm and waited around 30 minutes for a table. That’s fine — it is the West Village, after all — and the hostess’s friendliness certainly made up for it. But I had a serious issue with the amount of time we waited inbetween dishes. Two of our appetizers came out at the same time but the latter two came at least half an hour later. That’s just bizarre.
Food: Hit or miss. The small beet salad and the fig appetizer were both incredible. Highly recommend. But the octopus was overcooked and the sauteed mushrooms were a bit bland. They were served over a handful of raw spinach — nothing special at all.
Overall, it was a nice little date night, but with so many incredible dining options around the neighborhood, I’ll be venturing elsewhere next time.

The Quick: Delicious greek tapas where the servings are bigger than expected, the food is extremely flavorful, and the location is ideal. The grilled calamari was to incredible. Very cute date spot, will be returning soon.
The Details: After a Unilocal elite recommended this place, I could not wait to try. As expected, the food was fantastic. They start you off with olive bread, some salty olives, veggies, and spicy olive oil. From there the food just keeps getting better…
The grilled calamari was absolutely delicious. It was in a light pesto sauce that must’ve been mixed with lemon and some other herbs… It was so refreshing and zesty I basically licked the plate (I would have if I was alone). It was a good portion, perfect for 2 to split– a must try.
The Merguez sausage was extremely juicy and flavorful as well. It was served with a heaping portion of hummus and traditional Greek salad. Another winner.
Our veggie option was the plate of beets and goat cheese. Delicious, but nothing out of the ordinary.
The Damage: We weren’t very hungry so we only ordered 2 tapas and a veggie, which came to $ 17 + tip each (basically free for a nice sit down dinner). However I’d expect on a normal night to order at least 3 – 4 tapas + veggie so probably double that price.

Nice and cosy place in West Village. The food is tasty with various mediterranean dishes. Ambiance is calm which is quite appreciable :-)