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!“

“Sincerely impressed, I will recommend to anyone visiting“

“Excellent food and drinks!“

“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.“

“Really good food. I ordered delivery and got a deluxe wrap with grilled chicken and the curly garlic fries and liked the food so much that I got a little obsessed and ordered again the very next night 🫣 Just really wanted to try the lamb after how good the chicken wrap was, and the lamb was even better! Extremely moist and tender while still having great char, and overall really flavorful. These guys obviously care about making good food and it shows. Thank you for a couple delicious meals! I’ll be back!“

“Some unique Turkish food from the eastern Turkey chef Agir, as well as tried and true Mediterranean foods and drinks. Clearly labeled vegan options on the main menu. Also a bar with the delicious anice-flavored raki. Updated from previous review on 2026-02-24“

“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!“

“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“

“Other than the lights were a little too bright, the atmosphere and decorating was lovely. Food was good all arou d. Next time we will focus more on the uniquely iraqi food.
Super terrific staff, warm and friendly. No attitude, cheerful and engaging.“

“One of the best Mediterranean style restaurants in Portland. It is not strictly traditional as there are Mexican influences, especially with their lamb/pork sausage being pastor adjacent. We love to get the lamb and pork plate, or the seafood platter. It is such a good deal and the seafood is cooked excellently and the squid ink rice is great. I love that they have octopus and it's really deliciously charred while still being tender. Their pita is also fantastic and it's precut into easy to dip triangles. The hummus is great and perfectly complements the pita.“

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

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

“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!“

“my bf and i go after 10 pm typically on lazy nights. the kufta saj is outstanding and the customer service is too. he is so kind and now knows exactly what we want when we go. i recommend moonlight over every other Mediterranean food around!“

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

“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 👍🏼“

“Super tasty grub at good prices.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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!🥙“

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

“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“

“Great food“

“We pick up take out from here at least once a month. It is always fast and good quality with a large serving sizes. Their chicken shawarma and lamb gyros are my favorites among all the other gyro restaurants in the area. Staff was helpful for dietary restrictions. They have Arabic and Greek style pita bread, which both are good. It is in a strip mall so not much atmosphere but the food makes up for it. My kids really like the chicken shawarma and it is so easy for a quick dinner.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“So disappointed... That I didn't know about this place sooner!! Last night my husband told me he had NEVER eaten a gyro. I knew I had to correct this immediately. So, I started looking for gyros near me. Now, since he's never tried one, I didn't want him to have a bad first experience that would put him off of them forever since I enjoy them so much. I chose this establishment based on very high google reviews (5 stars) and because it's so close to where we live (5 mins). This place has gone beyond expectations! The food is amazing! Perfect blend of delicious spices and ingredients. HUGE amount of food. It was so delicious that I scarfed it down so fast I got sauce up my nose. I'm so happy that we found this little gem. We will be eating here regularly from now on. Thank you, Gyro Grill Kabob!!! ❣️“

“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“