Wine & Dine:
Tuesday
Enjoy 50% off all bottles of wine — or bring your own and we’ll waive the corkage. Whether you’re craving fresh seafood or slow-braised lamb, our Western Mediterranean menu was made to be shared over a great bottle.
Sangria & Strings:
Wednesday & Thursday
Let the rhythm of live Spanish guitar set the mood while you sip and savor, the flavors of Spain’s vibrant tapas bars . Enjoy $8 sangria, $30 pitchers, $10 premium Spanish wines, and exclusive Spanish-inspired dishes each week.
Welcome to Medi Terra
Celebrating the timeless traditions, Medi Terra (Latin for middle of the earth),
brings alive the spirit and coastal flavors of Spain, France, Italy, Portugal and Morocco.
However, “Mediterranean” is not a country, it’s a culture and a lifestyle.
With fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and warm hospitality,
we transport you to the vibrant shores of the
Western Mediterranean—no passport required.
Visit us and leave room for the pleasantly unexpected.
cuisine
Indulge yourself in a culinary journey with Chef Michael Velicu's modern and unique take on Western Mediterranean dining.
At Medi Terra, we invite our guests on a culinary and cultural journey through the cobblestone backstreets of the Mediterranean region's ancient historic neighborhoods while enjoying a gastronomic experience beyond expectation.
Our concept is to carefully and without compromise choose each ingredient for its authenticity, quality, and seasonality, then create elegant dishes for diners struggling to balance
health-consciousness with memorable experiences.
The Western Mediterranean cuisine celebrates diversity and has humanitarian virtues. Sharing them, bridges cultures, making friends of strangers, pleasantly surprised to learn how much common ground they share.
As the old saying goes, When you dine at a Mediterranean table, you're not just there to fill your stomach, you're also filling your soul.
beverage
At Medi Terra, our beverage concept is an extension of our Western Mediterranean roots. Indulge in handcrafted cocktails inspired by the region’s unique and vibrant flavors, and explore our exceptional selection of French wines, carefully chosen to complement our fresh, ingredient-driven cuisine. Each drink is a celebration of quality and craftsmanship, offering the perfect pairing to indulge your senses to the Mediterranean coast.
our story
2020 was a challenging year for everyone, and the Velicu’s are no exception. The year’s events devastated the Travel Industry ending Daniel’s prosperous career with Hilton Hotels, while a tragic fire destroyed Michael’s acclaimed iconic restaurant of 16 years. However, these events brought a father and son together to discover a mutual passion and desire to continue the concept of exploring and sharing the unique cuisine of the Western Mediterranean.
Michael Velicu
Executive Chef / Owner
After a 24-year long international engineering career, Michael saw the perfect opportunity to pursue his passion for cooking by enrolling in the French Culinary Institute and learning from the iconic chef, Jacques Pépin. Upon graduating, he partnered with his wife to open an authentic Mediterranean restaurant in their town of Ridgewood, NJ. Over the next 16 years, with Michael as its executive chef, Mediterraneo delighted guests with authentic cuisine and introduced a culture of Tapas to the region, becoming the definitive destination for Mediterranean dining in North Jersey. Critically acclaimed as the best in the county, even drawing in food connoisseurs from the neighboring New York City.
Daniel Velicu
General Manager / Owner
Witnessing his father's ambitious entry into the restaurant world, Daniel was inspired to enroll in the top Culinary & Hospitality University. While balancing his studies with multiple jobs in Restaurants, Bars & Nightclubs, Daniel's love for the industry was forever embedded in him. Upon graduating, he gained employment at the world's most iconic Hotel, The Waldorf-Astoria New York, where he continued his education learning from the industries' best operators. From there, Daniel moved across Manhattan to take on a new Hilton Hotel project that included Maze Restaurant managed by the Gordon Ramsey Restaurant group. Ultimately this led to him joining Hilton's Regional Team as Director of Task Force for the Americas.
Reviews
This place is a true culinary paradise in Boca Raton! Every dish here is delightful, but the pear salad deserves special mention — it was simply fantastic! Every detail on the menu is meticulously thought out, and everything I tried left the best impression. This is not just a meal, it’s a true pleasure for any foodie. A must-visit, and undoubtedly deserves a 10 out of 10
The food at this restaurant is absolutely delicious and so are the cocktails. We have dined here several times and it is always consistent. Service is great. Always a nice vibe. This place can easily earn a Michelin star award one day in the future.
Sublime! We appreciated the very warm welcome at the door; attentive, knowledgeable and charming service. And - oh! The delicious food! It was difficult to pick from all the great choices. The croquettes were balanced in flavor, creamy inside and very crispy and light. The depth of flavors, rich yet light at the same time, and unique touches were lovely. Compliments to the talented chef and team. We will be back!
Medi Terra Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
Lunch: 11:30am - 3pm
Dinner: 5pm - 9pm
