Mediterrano By Santorini

Great new restaurant in Cape May! Excellent service from Vali and his brother!! Food was amazing. Beautiful inside. Pictured is Chicken Mediterrano, Flounder Franchais and our dessert chocolate raspberry mousse.

I had the pleasure of dining at this beautiful restaurant in Cape May for a private event. The ambiance was stunning. The food was delicious. The vibe 10/10. I strongly suggest if you are visiting town in the summer to stop by and dine here.

We have been coming to Cape May for 12 years and have watched this corner change over the years. As huge Filling Station fans, we were sad to see it go, but excited to see what would take its place. When we heard it was going to be a Mediterranean restaurant — a cuisine that's not overly plentiful here — we were excited! On our first night on vacation, we walked by and immediately picked it for dinner. Xhane was our waitress, and she was so sweet. Earlier in the day it had been windy, so no one was sitting outside, but by dinner it had calmed down. We are avid outdoor-only vacation diners, and she kindly accommodated us even though we were the only table outside while the restaurant was packed inside. We ordered the spanakopita to start, and I honestly could have eaten it every night and skipped dessert or got my own slice and not share it lol! We've had spanakopita at our wedding and plenty of other places, and this was top-tier. Don't miss it! For entrées, we got the lobster risotto, which was creamy without being too rich or that “oh my stomach will be too full after this” feeling, and the chicken and shrimp penne, which had an amazing light but flavorful sauce. We did wish both dishes had a little more meat, but the flavors were excellent. They did an incredible job with the renovation— it feels completely different. Don't miss the spanakopita, and if you can get Xhane as your waitress, sit in her section! She took such great care of us, even as her only table outside!

We had a good dinner overall and enjoyed trying a few different dishes. To start, we ordered the calamari and that was an excellent choice — the fry was nice and light instead of heavy or greasy, and the portions were surprisingly generous with huge pieces that made it feel worth ordering. We also tried the Trio Dip. It was a little expensive for the portion size, but overall still satisfying and enjoyable. For entrees, the chicken parm had a couple small drawbacks. It leaned a bit greasy and I would’ve liked the chicken to be a little thicker. That said, I understand they’re using a cutlet style rather than a butterflied breast. The vodka sauce was absolutely delicious and honestly helped make the dish. The Sacchetti Santorini was very good. The shrimp were plump and cooked well, and the pasta itself stood out — each cheese-filled pocket had a great burst of flavor and made the dish memorable. The Pappardelle con Filet was another solid dish. The sauce was creamy and paired nicely with the steak. But the star of the show was easily the gnocchi in rosé sauce. Those small pillows of gnocchi were soft, flavorful, and one of the highlights of the meal. Since this is a newer restaurant, there are naturally still a few kinks to work out, which is understandable. Overall, it was a good experience for an early dinner and we’d be interested in coming back in a couple of months to see how things settle in and develop over time.