Mezza Mediterranean: Still Wowing Diners Five Years Later…

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“We strive to do our best, offer the best service, and serve high-quality dishes that give our clientele something to rave about,” says Vincent.

Nestled in a bustling strip mall along Eisenhower Parkway, opening the restaurant in Livingston has proven to be a success. “Livingston is a great town. We enjoy providing our clientele a great dining location that they can make their own. We love supporting the community through our involvement in charitable endeavors,” says Vincent.

Vincent is no stranger to the restaurant business, he cut his teeth working at New Jersey restaurants South City Grill in

Mountain Lakes and Rochelle Park, and Tabor Road Tavern and Roots Steakhouse of Harvest Group, and then at Bobby Van’s Steakhouse in NYC on 50th and 6th Street to name a few. After working in the restaurant business since he was 17, and holding down various side jobs for many years, Vincent, now 33, saved up enough on his own to open his first restaurant at 28 years old. Vincent plans to expand to other towns in the future.

“A big goal of mine, ever since I was young, was to open my own restaurant using what I learned along the way to create a beautiful, welcoming atmosphere, while offering quality food and service,” he says.

One reason for his restaurants’ success is that Vincent has maintained the same culinary team throughout his endeavors. “We treat our staff like members of our family,” he says.

Mezza, which seats 95 inside, and 80 on the beautiful outdoor patio, offers catering for parties, and business luncheons. Popular dishes include Crispy Cauliflower, Hummus, Persian Shrimp, and Mediterranean Fish Tacos. Diners also love the Grilled Skirt Steak, Whole Grilled Branzino, Chicken Shish Kebab, and Short Rib Pappardelle Pasta. For dessert, the Homemade Baklava, Pistachio Baklava, and Ricotta Fritters are favorites.

Open seven days a week, Mezza offers lunch from 11:30am-3pm, and dinner from 5-9pm. On Fridays and Saturdays, dinner is served from 5-10pm. Mezza also offers take out and online delivery, either through DoorDash, or via the website.