6 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Pala

“My wife and I had an incredible first experience at Anila’s Cucina Rustica, and it definitely won’t be our last. We even had the pleasure of meeting Chef Anila herself, which made the evening feel even more special.

We started with the burrata and caponata with eggplant appetizer fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I had the braised short rib and the zuppa di pesce, both outstanding. The short rib was tender and rich, and the seafood in the zuppa was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My wife ordered the penne alla vodka and loved every bite.

What really sets this place apart is the feeling. Chef Anila has such a warm, homey presence, like a mother cooking with love for her family. You can taste that care in every dish. From the fresh bread and butter to the attentive and friendly service, everything was thoughtful and welcoming. From the moment they took my name down to the time we finished our meal, we felt genuinely taken care of.

Highly recommend. A true gem.“

“I work in the L.A. area where I first tried CAVA and it was great tasting food and the portion size for the cost was great. Then when I found out about the Temecula location I was actually excited to check it out. Oh damn, when I checked it out and ordered a few bowls for myself and the fam-bam, it was just as GREAT! Their garlicky chicken shawarma and chicken & rice bowl were freakin' delicious! I was finally able to get some authentic tasting shawarma! I highly recommend this place!“

“They are so nice! I loved going in and chatting with the owners. They made sure I knew what I was getting and offered me some samples to taste. Everything was so good it was hard to choose what to get! The place was very clean and inviting. The food is delicious and great portions. We ended up sharing everything so we could try it all. I would highly recommend checking out this place. Everything was fresh and made exactly how I asked for it. We will definitely be back!“

“The homemade bread and rice is scrumptious! The beef and lamb done just right! A great taste of Authentic Turkish cuisine.“

“Food is fresh and delicious!“

“Everytime there's a new Kabob place in town, we make it our mission to give it a honest try. Kabob Shack has now taken my #1 kabob/pita award. The portion size was perfect, the pricing is typical of this type of cuisine, and the gyro meat was so flavorful and tender.
This is going to be the new spot to scratch our Mediterranean itch.
9.75/10!!!
Parking sucks, but thats old town for you!“