50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Portland

“We sat at the bar and loved the atmosphere… service was superb (thank you Nick) and the food delicious“

“We ordered the fried chicken, summer salad, hummus with burnt beef tips and the corn ribs. Everything was unbelievably delicious. The summer salad in particular was refreshing and different. I can not recommend this place enough.“

“The food and flavors at Dolly Olive were so unique in a good way. Items are served family style and meant to be shared with the recommendation of 2 dishes per person which seems about right. We left feeling satisfied and full but not overstuffed.

We ordered everything at the same time, and the kitchen delivered the dishes at appropriate times. We were served the warm, marinated olives and Dolly Caesar Salad at the same time, and both were very delicious. The Caesar salad has some twists to the traditional Caesar that worked well and was not heavy at all. Next up were the mushroom ravioli with a lemon sauce that was divine, and raviolis that had a great balance of pasta to mushroom filling. Our 4th dish was the eggplant parmigiana, and it may be the best version of this dish we’ve ever had. We were trying to figure out how they got the flavors so deep and smoky from the cheese to the eggplant and the marinara sauce. Our last savory dish was the crispy chicken confit which was bursting with such different textures and flavors that one wouldn’t think would go together, but they do.

After looking at the dessert menu, we decided to split the cannoli which was plentiful for 2 people. Similar to the salad, it wasn’t a traditional cannoli. The shell seemed more of an Asian eggroll shell, and we couldn’t figure out the underlying flavor in the chocolate filling. When we got a bit of the shell, filling, and caramel topping in one bite — oh my how good.

The service was very attentive as we had a main server, but it seems the entire front of the house staff ensures efficient (but not rushed) service. Our food was delivered by 4 different people other than our main server, and we had a 4th person clean our table after our ‘mains’ and before dessert. Everyone seemed focused on ensuring we had a great experience and enjoyed every bite.

Our bill came to $125 before tip which we thought was reasonable and a good value.“

“Excellent food and service! A fun pre-Timbers match vibe and the place was hopping!“

“Excellent food and drinks!“

“Sincerely impressed, I will recommend to anyone visiting“

“Amazingly delicious food! Pizza was unbelievably good and unique. Roman and his crew were so genuine and accommodating. The cheese pie was perfect for the kids and the jalepeno pineapple, mushroom sausage and even dessert pizza... All excellent. Will definitely be a new favorite on our list!“

“I tired them on a hunt on door dash to try something new! so glad I did! I've had the doner wrap, fries, an pita strips w/ hummus! I absolutely LOVE everything. I'd recommend this place to anyone. I can only imagine how good it is ordering in. try it! you'll love it.“

“This is THE BEST mediterranean food truck. Their sauces are incredibly flavorful, meat is tender and perfectly charred. I have a gyro place right across from my house but come down here every time I'm in the mood and drag everyone else I know over here also. I LOVE this spot.“

“I swear some of the meals here compete with the best restaurants in Portland! The difference is that it is cheap casual restaurants prices! They serve you a lot of food with every order and it's all really good. In this picture I got the special they have right now, chicken schnitzel and it was 🔥. This is seriously the best hidden gem in Portland, though the environment is just super casual, corporate lunch type. But don't miss out on great food and good service“

“My friend told me about Moonlight Grill and she knows her food, so I was intrigued. Very soon after, we went for dinner. I'm writing this review upon my second visit , 4 days later...lol...it was that good. The food is so yummy. Their warm hospitality and friendly attentive service makes the experience even better. I am grateful to have a new spot to enjoy. I'm a fan. 🤎“

“Shared the brisket gyro platter with my husband. Also ordered a side of bacon wrapped dolmas. Both were excellent and would recommend going to anyone visiting PDX. For being such a highly rated spot we expected a long wait but our service was great and quick! Thank you 🙏🏻“

“We each had a combo plate, which were very large, we could have easily share one and gotten some appetizers. The bread was so good- it was as if foccassia and pita /or Naan bread had a baby. The link sausages and their special Chevapi had such great flavor. You can really taste the mix of regional cultures in the food. it made me look up more about the region because I had no idea of the flavorful influences. Highly recommend!“

“Turkish coffee was it for me. Friendly staff, good service and great food. I'll go there again and send other's to enjoy.“

“Such great food and service!! Very accommodating for large orders as well.“

“Amazing service and delicious food!“

“Falafels, chicken, and gyros all taste delicious.
The garlic sauce that comes with the chicken is to die for.
The restaurant itself is in kind of a sketchy area next to a plaid pantry.
There’s usually one person working so service can be slow and isn’t typically overly friendly.
I would not recommend dining in, but the food is worth a try!“

“Came here late night based of some yelp reviews and wow was it good! Had a lamb gyro which was amazing then we went right back and ordered a kafta gyro which was also juicy and delicious. Hummus was phenomenal as well! We will most definitely be back!“

“The BEST Baklava!!! So fresh and delicious!“

“picked up some hummus today from the farmers market. best hummus ever!“

“Best Gyros I’ve ever had. Would highly recommend. Quality ingredients, masterfully crafted! We make a point of stopping in every time we visit Portland!“

“We had merguez tagine and Turkish coffee. Fabulous food and friendly service.“

“Most delicious gyros in our area! The falafels are fresh and amazing. Pitas and samosas are made to order and absolutely to die for. Every time we come here we are greeted with fantastic customer service, kindness, and authentic food. Highly recommend!“

“The best of the best“

“Great good - nice staff - reasonable prices!“

“Awesome falafel 🥙 Awesome rice Awesome salad 🥗 Very decent price 👍🏼“

“Israeli style food, pizza,sandwiches, beverages, soup/side of rustic bread is always excellent!

Vegetarian options: Yes salads, great grilled cheese sandwiches and much more. Dairy kitchen. Tuesday nights, fabulous dinners (meat).

Dietary restrictions: Strictly Kosher“

“5 STARs hands down the best Mediterranean food in Portland“

“Their lamb Shawarma seasoned with, I believe, cardamom and other things, was the most astonishingly delicious meat I've ever eaten in my life. And it's in a very nice part of town!“

“Super tasty grub at good prices.“

“Awafi is a great place to get freshly made and delicious Mediterranean / Middle Eastern cuisine on the street in downtown. Menu has lots of choices. Usually I order a falafel wrap and every time it tastes so fresh that it’s a real pleasure to eat. Owner is a great guy and runs a wonderful food cart. Try it … you will be glad that you did!“

“The best beef shawarma I've ever had. Better than ones I've gotten in major cities like Lima, Buenos Aires, Rio or Mexico City. Definitely give this place a try. Prices are decent also. Really appreciated everything was rounded up a whole dollar. Made paying in cash easier“

“Tusk is great. Especially for a nice date night. The food is exquisite and the service is AMAZING.“

“Just dropped in for the first time. Got the lamb mezza platter. Amazing! The tabbouleh is wonderfully herbaceous, the falafel is produced in-house and fantastic! Every bite was a wonderful experience of flavor and texture! Full, and very, very, very satisfied. Can't wait for a return visit!“

“I love the food here it’s so good and the people working there are amazing and very nice and generous. Their portions are great and they give you your moneys worth. I recommend getting one of everything because everything looks and tastes so good! Love it so much!🥙“

“Great food“

“Don’t miss this yummy cart in the back corner! If you like a lot of sauces, this is your place. I got the lamb plate and it came with hummus, tzaziki and two other sauces. They have gluten free pita too. It was a lot of food too. And there’s some tables to eat at.

Dietary restrictions: GF pita“

“One of my favorites in Metro area since I moved here. Very professional and friendly people. I really do like their foods. Had a great experience ! They have delicious gyros (I love their lamb gyro). The tabouli is amazing as well! Also they have delicious Hummus that I love. If you want to try the Mediterranean food such as gyro , felafel, hummus, and other stuff, do not miss this place!“

“Everything is extremely fresh! I had the lamb gyro plate and my wife had the Greek salad with chicken. Very generous portions of rice and lamb. The Tzatziki was excellent. Ample seating at high top bar-style window seats, half table/ half booth and three round four top tables. I could get addidicted to this place!“

“Nicholas’ did a fabulous job providing food for an event I am at. Everything was wonderful!“

“If you’re looking for the best gyro in Portland, you should definitely go to Abu Omar Gyros! ❤️
The experience is so grateful since the lady speaks with you. She is so gentle and kind, she helps you to find the best option for your order.
I would definitely come back soon and bring all my friends.“

“Best gyro in town! The lamb is so amazing. Brought a friend from out of town and she said it was the best she’s ever had. 😋“

“The food was excellent and made to perfection! The staff were very inviting and so friendly. They treated us like we were family. An extremely pleasant experience. I would definitely recommend this place.“

“Best late night gyros. When we get done having a great time at the club on Saturday, we make sure we leave in time to hit up the gyros stand on 3rd and Stark. The first time we stumbled upon this food cart pod, we chose what we were going to eat solely based on how long the line was. And it was long. I'm not sure how much love is put into making the gyros, but they are damned good. A gyros and a small square of baklava are perfect for the 1:00 AM munchies. Try them, you won't regret it.“

“enjoy the gyros I have to eat here every time I come visit my son“

“First time here, the Chipotle tahini really appealed to this LA-raised Arab-American �“

“Delicious neighborhood spot!!!“

“Very nice family friendly place with with lots of good food“