The Mediterranean Way Gourmet Market

Cute shop that’s nicely located in DuPont circle. They have a ton of delicious wines I can’t find in other places and make sure you try the Greek yogurt, the best!

I bought two gift baskets for Christmas /​both turned out great. The owner tailored the baskets to my taste. Highly recommend going in and taking a look at the wine and olive oil selection.

Stumbled upon this place while walking around with the Hubs. Cute little shop! Owners were super nice. Olive oil is sourced from a family in Greece. Has a variety of goodies from honey, olive oil, basalmic vinegars, cheese, wines, kitchen utensils. We picked up a couple things and if nearby will def stop by again!

A hidden gem for international food lovers. I’m
So happy to have finally found this place. They offer a diverse selection of food and snacks to enjoy a taste abroad. Plus, their cooked food is amazing. It’s some at an event and all the dishes were gone quickly. In addition to that I adore their upstairs space. It’s perfect venue space for a 20 – 35 ppl group meeting. Highly recommend considering this as a venue if you need to do a cocktail event or light discussion. Looking forward to returning and frequenting. :)

One word: kaymak. I recently came back from a recent trip to Turkey only to realize that I was no longer surrounded by delicious Turkish food. So, my quest began to find every Turkish restaurant and grocery store in the DC area. I searched high and low for my beloved kaymak (Turkish breakfast cream eaten with honey and bread), to no avail. The Mediterranean Way went out of their way to order it for me and I couldn’t be happier. Combined with the rose petal spread, you have the start of a traditional Turkish breakfast. Also, their truffle olive oil is insanely good. I will be back… a lot. Thank you!

Great find for a break from restaurants!
Chicken empanadas and kale salad were delicious.

Like many small gourmet grocery shops, the Mediterranean Way has a bit of a different focus from a larger food purveyor. In this case, the shop stocks foods from countries all around the Mediterranean, from Israel to Italy. They boast a wide selection of infused and interesting origin olive oils and vinegars, including a Rosemary olive oil that makes an excellent house gift and An aged balsamic on par with that of any specialty vingar shop. Their variety of products is astounding. I saw a brand of Israeli chocolate that I haven’t found outside the country as well as torrone from Spain. There are a number of prepared cold foods as well including sandwiches, salads, and spreads. I’ve already come up with at least one excuse to visit again and eagerly anticipate doing so again.

This place is so awesome. You must stop in if you’re around. You must try their olive oilseed balsamic vinegars. They are all amazing! The owner and workers are very sweet, they were so nice and warm from the minute we stepped in.

I casme here searching for a gourmet food store in the Dupont Circle area and was looking to possibly a Christmas gift. The store was a little bit too sparse and what was offered was a little bit overpriced in my opinion. I do like to support local businesses but somehow this market didn’t really wow me compared to a business like Sahadi’s in Brooklyn Heights does.

I wish every retail store was like this one.
Oana’s enthusiasm with her products is phenomenal. I’ve seen the store grow from having an inventory of a few items, to a full range of fresh and dry goods, as well as some tabletop products. I’ve also seen a steady stream of customers, thats increasing month to month. I’m so happy to see them succeed — they certainly deserve it!
With one of my favorite coffeeshops across the street (Dolcezza), one of the best Chinese restaurants in the city just doors away (City Lights), Bistrot du Coin up on the other corner, and now The Mediterranean Way — the street’s got some great offerings for eating and drinking. Now, if we could just get some decent sex shops back on the block… (geez, LeatherRack, what on earth happened to ya???)

I checked out the market thanks to a free tour from Bookalokal. Located in DuPont, Niko and Oana run a beautiful gourmet market that has been open for over a year in DC. The couple have a unique knowledge about all of their Mediterranean products. Olive oil is something Niko was born into. As you may know, Greece holds the title for highest percentage of olive oil consumption per person in the world. Having worked with olive oil producers in Greece, Niko knows the ins and outs of extra virgin olive oil and can answer all of your questions. In an effort to promote the use of good quality olive oil, Niko love to share his knowledge and I walked away with a better understanding of the importance of a low acidity level and how to better select olive oil here in the US. I also loved sampling every single infused olive oil! From rosemary to basil, black truffle, garlic, lemon, greek seasoning, and blood orange you’ll find a new flavor to tantalize your taste buds! If you love to cook you must stop in for a visit. Ask to see their binder of recipes if you’re trying to dream up a delicious dish for your next meal. Oana lived in Tuscany for several years and has a certificate in nutrition. She’s the expert when it comes to the selection of balsamic vinegar. My favorites were the huckleberry white balsamic and the honey ginger white balsamic! I sampled some cheese and poured over the impressive array of honey, jam, prepared foods and sweets. We’re lucky to have Niko and Oana here in DC!

These guys have it all — amazing selection of olive oil, delicious food to take home and heat up (try the Moussaka!), cheeses, and my favorite, Taramasalata! They are so friendly and helpful (I’ll steal the term, «low-​pressure» from another reviewer!), so I always feel comfortable coming in. Definitely unique, special stuff!
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Owners were very friendly and helpful when looking for special olive oil. They might have the largest variety of olive oils and one that has particular benefits for your health. Convenient to go in the main street of Dupont where I am always hanging out.

Love this place. These guys are serious about Mediterranean food, and it’s great to go and get their recommendations and advice, and not just to go get food. Today I tried something that they said they ordered (and paid for) from Greece six months ago when they heard that it won some awards, but just came now. Point is they’re serious, it’s not a cookie cutter Mediterranean place. Anyways, thanks to this place, our food tastes way better and that’s not nothing!

Unbelievable store with great selection and friendly, helpful, low-​pressure owners. Do yourself a favor and buy the truffle olive oil — it will make everything you cook better by ten fold.
For an authentic, local and delicious experience, go to the Mediterranean Way.

Great neighborhood market offering fantastic imported gourmet products from around the Mediterranean. This was much needed in Dupont Circle and I have been a dozen times already. Each time they have some new exciting Greek, Italian, Israeli, Lebanese. French delicious item on the shelves. The space is cozy with a small art collection upstairs where you can also have your fresh lunch salad or panini. The nice young couple running the new market makes you feel welcome and you’ll be sure to be back after you try some of their Greek olive oils and balsamic vinegars, cheeses, natural teas, chorizos and prosciutto, stuffed vine leaves.

Seriously, this place is amazing! Buy the Huckleberry vinegar, it is an explosion of happiness for your taste buds. I will definitely return!

I love this place. They’re probably best known as a grocery boutique for crucial pantry type items from around the Mediterranean– many different kinds of olive oil and balsamic vinegar from Europe and especially Greece. They’ve also got a great shelf of different kinds of European coffee, including vacuum sealed whole beans from Portugal and digestives imported from Greece.
But my favorite thing about them is that they’re also a great lunch spot. Today I had the ham and brie sandwich on baguette, as well as a cold can of Illy espresso coffee. I ate it upstairs, where there are also great pieces of art on the walls.

It is great to see LOCAL shop owners bring their passion for all things Mediterranean to Dupont Circle. Great selection of Mediterranean delights. This is a great place to stop in for a quick bite and tasty gifts.

Great selection of Greek, Italian, Spanish, French, Lebanese, Israeli, Turkish, Tunisian foods, cheeses, sweets, etc. Very friendly owners. Amazing selection of olive oils and balsamic vinegars.