47 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near San Carlos

“We started out with Hummus and pita from there we ordered dinner. We received so much food! I can’t imagine the one that said they didn’t get enough. I believe as full as we are, we secretly looking forward to our midnight munchies.
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“I was visiting the area and found this place on Maps near my hotel. WOW what a find! It was hard making a decision, because everything on the menu sounded great. I got a kefta kebab plate: 3 big pieces of kefta on yellow rice with roasted veggies. It came with a nice salad with lots of finely chopped Persian cucumbers, and a very generous dollop of hummus. And, of course, a lovely big pita. This made dinner last night and lunch today. So yummy. If you like spice, say YES to the hot sauce! Tangy and delicious.

Vegetarian options: Falafel, hummus, baba ganouj

Dietary restrictions: Halal meat“

“I figured I've been here enough times that it was time to give a positive review to Nick the Greek. The food is always consistently good, service spot on and a great to go option. Never had a miss here. I appreciate having the ability to order online and pickup onsite. Deseerts are really good too. It's our go to place when we figuring out between cook something or pick up something. We've leaned more towards picking up and Nick the Greek hasn't let us down.

Vegetarian options: There are falafel, hummus and plenty of vegetarian salad options.

Parking: I usually find parking behind. San Carlos in general has inadequate parking space.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly. Plenty of space and casual dining. Outdoor tables as well.“

“Had lunch here yesterday while passing through the area, the mushroom pide was out of this world. The pastry/crust was unbelievably fresh and the flavor was delicious! Our server Umut was super friendly and attentive. Positive experience all around!“

“Very Nice staff and very clean kitchen and they always treat ME LIKE FAMILY WHEN I COME IN. I recommend this place and its a great addition to our community. Love Teena“

“The food was excellent, the atmosphere is casual with lots of seating and nice decor. I got the mixed Gyro plate with chicken and beef. The meat is flavorful and the salad is fresh. Comes with fresh pita, hummus and paprika sauce, with hot sauce at the table. The servers gave us a free slice of baklava drenched in honey and pistachios, and hot tea. Would eat here again!“

“Our favorite spot! Chris and his dad are the kindest people and make us feel special every time we come in. The food is delicious as well. We love the lentil soup, especially with lemon and hot sauce. The wraps are delicious, or if you want to share we recommend the kebab feast. All the meats are incredibly juicy and tender. The metropolous shrimp dish is tasty and filling as well. I haven't tried anything here I haven't loved!“

“Though the Middle East seem to have it’s challenges in regards to having and maintaining a happy life for themselves, family and friends, there’s one thing you can always count on. Fantastic food. People, the world over simply love it. Enter, Mediterranean Pizza and Gyros on Broadway in Burlingame Ca. For this review we’ll call them MPG. Tired of In-and-Out? Had your fill of whack Carne Asada burritos? Subway’s Subs not quite a foot long? The last thing you wanna see is another lemon pepper chicken wing? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then it’s time for some Middle Eastern cuisine. Most times I’ll just get a Felafel. But while choosing a place to grab a bite from, I decided to eat at MPG.
I ordered the Kofte Plate. In the picture it looks good. It came with a nice portion of delicious fresh bread. It was delightful and held me. The staff was kind and restrooms are available.“

“Dined solo for work trip.

Decor was cute, BUT the window was open because it was super warm and there were a bunch of mosquitos. Made the dinner not so comfortable.

Server was not attentive, so no bad oe good review there.

Food: was eh. My falafel tasted a bit like burnt oil for my taste. BREAD was soo delicious because it was warm. Hummus was decent. Had to order a sidw of rice and it was the best thing I ate. The lemonade was fresh squeezed but toooo sweet.“

“A great little neighborhood restaurant.

The food was excellent.

Reasonably priced and lots of seating.

Owner is friendly and very accommodating.

Nice place to sit and relax.
You do. Not feel rushed at all.“

“Food: only ordered vegetarian food and everything was amazing. Falafel was probably the softest I have ever had so far and the mezze sampler was also quite good. I'll recommend starting off with sampler and ordering anything you like as a separate dip. Street fries were also good. They have unlimited tea and the mint lemonade was super refreshing.

Service: this place has minimal interaction with servers as every table has a QR code to order food and pay when you order.

Atmosphere: divided into 3 parts outdoor, indoor and patio. Indoors is bright with open kitchen and patio is dark with plants, string lights and heaters. Sat in patio and loved the vibe.“

“The one and the only one where freshness meets originally“

“Very good Turkisk food, great outdoor seating front and back, and always friendly staff. State St. has some of the best restaurants in beautiful Los Altos!“

“awesome food! MashaAllah. great customer service. my go to place“

“I’ve been coming here weekly for years. Nur has a wide variety of tasty Turkish foods, from omelets & gyros & salmon salads to lamb kebabs & Nutella crepes. I highly recommend.

Vegetarian options: In addition to food in the vegetarian section, many items are vegetarian or vegan, or can be ordered vegetarian or vegan. The mousaka can be ordered vegan, removing the cheese. Vegetarian items include the veggie kebab and vegetable combo.

Kid-friendliness: Welcoming atmosphere for families“

“Small restaurant right off Broadway. In town for jury duty and while on lunch took a stroll down Broadway looking for lunch. Didn't want a busy place cuz that's where everybody goes cuz it's there. So I see this spot on a small cross street and nobody there. Well that's where I'm going. Super friendly people. I got the combo kabob. Now I don't have much experience with Mediterranean food but I definitely liked it. Gonna have to try more similar spots when I go on my weekly adventures. He's been there for 14 years. Amazing.“

“I come here many times, it was always nice food but this time disappointed. Shawarma wasnt tazah( fresh) maybe from the previous day and too much white sauce in it. I got only 3 bites. I gave u 5 star this time coz l loved their food before.“

“ONE word "EXCELLENT". Great menu, love the murals, quick service, clean and they even serve beer and wine. parking is tricky so have patience. Garlic Fries, Hummus, Combo Gyro Plate!“

“Best meze plate and baklava with Turkish coffee to boot (hot mint tea also seems available) this side of SF. Nice set of tables outside where you can watch Lucid cars come and go from the shop. The assorted starter dish, salad and baklava is easily enough for two and recommended!“

“Had a wonderful, fresh breakfast and a nice dinner at the restaurant in The Westin in Palo Alto. The breakfast I chose was the bar which included eggs, bacon, potatoes, and French toast. Cereal, coffee, OJ, and toast was available as well a 8 varieties of fruit.For dinner, I started with the cheese plate and finished with the Soleil Burger with Gilroy fries. Long Islands were outstanding. The cheese plate was excellent and served with toast. The burger was cooked to perfection with bacon and cheddar.“

“Delicious, fresh ALWAYS food. Check out the hummus when made by the lady owner. It is the smoothest, most delicious I have ever eaten!“

“Outstanding on the food, just wow just amazing I give this place four stars. From the friendly service to the outstanding food. Great all around..!!!!“

“This is my first time in this wonderful restaurant and it's love at first sight! Very tasty food, very friendly staff and everything is spotlessly clean! I highly recommend it! My lunches will now be more enjoyable and healthy! I am from Russia and I am very pleased to eat the cuisine of our Turkish friends.“

“Very clean inside, friendly staff and comfortable seating. (Outdoor as well) The food was fresh and perfectly prepared. We really enjoyed our appetizer and dinner plate that we shared. It was so nice out and the windows were open. Just a lovely, relaxing dinner without spending tons of money.“

“Not quite as earth-shattering to me as the Mediterranean place in SSF, but still pretty good. Service was friendly, and the place had decent amounts of seating. Price was a little higher than I expected, but this place does pita and tahini really well. The bread is soft and doughy, which is the way I love.“

“This little gem is inside a grocery store. We ordered a chicken shawarma plate and a falafel plate. They take your order at the deli counter and you pay at the grocery checkout lane, then there is a little eating area in the front of the store. It took about ten minutes to prepare and both were delicious! The falafels were fluffy and crispy on the outside, chicken was tender and well grilled. The hummus was soooo creamy-loved it. The little side of garlicky goodness upped everything.“

“Tasty and healthy food at the right price. I ate here twice after hiking in Palo Alto and one of the best wraps I have ever had“

“Super friendly staff. This is me and my dates go to spot. We order food and hookah.

This is definitely a place u take ur date to.

If u have a girls night out, this is the place. Many times we been there, there's been those.

The staff is very patient knowledgeable. "Patient" is very important bcuz many of us aren't familiar with the food or culture. But there hasn't been any problems with anyone or food or hookah.

My date always asks to go here and I never turn her down.

Also, their hookah is decently priced. The same as other places i go to, to hookah.

If I come alone, my date considers it "cheating." ?

Food is decently priced. We were surprised but glad. I'm also glad it's a one stop spot. As in, we don't have to go to another place to eat then come to hookah.“

“Ever since I walked into this restaurant, I instantly fell in love. The clean, healthy, tasty, perfectly portioned sized, and masterly prepared dishes by Ali, and his friendly staff, keep me coming back. My new favorites are the lentil soup, and lamb shank (limited menu special). Satisfying food experience I highly recommend.“

“First time! Will definitely be back!!“

“We ordered the house combo and it was very tasty. It came with 4 meats(chicken,beef,gyro ,koftedes). All of the meat was juicy,tender and well seasoned. The rice. was fluffy ans delicious. The mixed green salad had tomatoes amd cucumber and was topped with a pickled cabbage and dressed to perfection. I only had a small bite of the pita because rhe meal was so filling. I can't wait to try the baklava we ordered. What a great find. I will definitely be going back to this restaurant.“

“Both the chicken gyro and the beef-lamb gyro are good. If you get the salad rather than the plate, the salad portion is about double the side salad in the plate entree. It like a Greek salad with olives and feta as well in addition to cucumber and tomato.

They have covered outdoor seating. Service is light but friendly - you order and pay inside and they give you a number and bring out the food to you when it's ready.“

“Excellent food, drinks and service.“

“great service from the staff , good food , good ambience“

“This is the best combo I’ve ever had, the quesabirria combo is my favorite dish on there menu which offer a variety of combos and plates that will make you wich you want more. The service is impeccable, they are very friendly and kind, ready to help you in whatever they can assist you. Their menu is for everyone and it’s halal. The food is delicious and I recommend you visit and try it.“

“The red and green sauce are off the hook!“

“Excellent! Many fascinating choices, moussaka was light, excellent, beautifully presented. Combination mezze plate was excellent and elegant! Breads were perfect, fresh and and flavorful. Coffee was smooth, served in delicate ornate Turkish china. Staff was wonderful and excited to welcome us, help with any questions. A quiet place for a lovely family dinner! Opening at 4 pm was very helpful, parking out front or in back. Felt like being transported to a gracious culture in a family’s home.“

“(Jun 2024) My group sat outside since we had a dog - it was a sunny, windless day and the table was in the shade.
My group got Mix Appetizer Platter to share and then we each ordered a wrap. I got the Doner Wrap which was ok. I liked the fries. The Mix Appetizer Platter was a good choice for variety but I only liked the hummus, yogurt, and eggplant appetizer. The bread was really good and warm when it was served - however, the amount of bread provided to us wasn't enough for our group of four and the amount of appetizer on the platter. We had to ask for more consistently - which the staff was happy to provide but it was somewhat annoying to keep asking. I think consumed four baskets of the bread.“

“Good halal food and good service. Casual setting. We had the lentil soup which was very good. We also had the tabouleh, the beef kebab plate and the lamb kebab plate. They were good. The meat was tender. To make the beef and lamb plates taste even better, suggest to use basmati rice and fresh pita bread. That would take the dish to a higher level.

Vegetarian options: Falafel wrap, veggie wrap, falafel burger, cheese pide and veggie pide.

Parking: Easy to park and walk a short distance to the restaurant.“

“I went to Pronto Pizza with a friend on my birthday. I was telling her how good the ling cod fish and chips are there. So we drove down and was greeted by a kind and courteous employee. After ordering at the register and finding seating, food came out pretty fast. The Ling cod (4 pieces) was cooked too perfection, moist inside with a crispy outside, and the large cut fries were awesome and tasty! They have this house tartar sauce that is so good! A meal for two is around $45, with soda included. Also, their pizza is excellent, and they have many other items on their menu. I highly recommend Pronto Pizza!“

“Comida Grega, muito bem temperada, no ponto certo. Para mim, claro! Parabéns!“

“Chai is great, tastes basically as good as Coupa's“

“Good food, reasonable prices, friendly staff quick service and groovy music“

“The food is incredibly good, fresh and tasty. The service is excellent. The Village maze plate was fabulous and the portions are generous. The price is low compared to other restaurants in the area.“

“We travelled from Maryland to experience San Francisco, found this local restaurant within walking distance of our hotel, and decided to give it a try. It was well worth it! The staff was accommodating, attentive and very friendly. The food was exceptional! If you haven’t tried Mediterranean cuisine or love it, this is the place for you!“

“Great value and taste for the price, the greek salad has nice portion and the grilled chicken is tasty, as I usually say the rating is always considering the fact that this is a fast food place and not to be considered as a 4 star restaurant. But I would recommend if you are in a hurry and want to try something different and more healthy for a fast food.“

“Amazing food, excellent service, family owned and run local restaurant that is consistently fresh and delicious with huge portions! Love this place!“