Sofia Mediterraneo
Welcome to Sofia Mediterraneo, the premier Greek Bistro on Calle 33 in San Jose. Here your group will find dishes from over 22 countries on or near the Mediterranean coast! This eatery is particularly known for their lamb specialties, in fact, Sofia Mediterraneo is the spot to find the absolute largest selection of lamb in the country. Inside this gorgeous restaurant, you will see decor true to the home-style, with Turkish rugs and tiles and Moroccan lamps, bringing all the most aesthetically pleasing aspects of the Mediterranean World together. You will also see multi-colored panes highlighting the wall and window area of the establishment. This restaurant is actually one out of six establishments in the Barrio Escalante that are part of a newly developed culinary association aiming to improve the atmosphere of this neighborhood, bringing a sense of gourmet and international food to San Jose.
Inside, you may be greeted by head chef Mehmet Onuralp, a vibrant man with a background in Turkey, Germany, Greece, and Spain. Onuralp listened to his friend's advice and began a small sandwich bistro, quickly realizing its potential and growing it into the success that it is today. Try any of their amazingly delicious lamb dishes while here, or perhaps a diverse vegetarian dish such as the Indian spiced veggies and potatoes or spinach and ricotta tortellini, both representing the restaurant well with such a wide range of full flavor. The owner and chef believe that gastronomy is an art of science that allows easy relation between countries, and fully make that clear within this eatery. Be sure to save room for the Baklava con Pistachio before you go, you won’t regret it!
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