Sit-DownMediterranean$$
Lamezze
210 N Stanton St · Downtown, Stanton St
Mezze plates and steak bowls downtown, with a brunch that fills the room on weekends.
Why it is on the list
- Shareable Mediterranean cooking with a border accent.
- A Downtown Restaurant Week regular, and busy the rest of the year too.
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