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.“

“Food was well prepared and it was an interesting menu. There were some exceptional dishes (e.g. Hamachi Crudo, Watermelon Salad) and a few that were very good, but forgettable. Service was excellent, friendly, responsive but not intrusive. Will definitely return looking for the next exceptional dish.“

“Ordered the yogurt kebab and it was presented beautifully, and tasted even better than it looked. Service was top-notch, and I also loved the decor of the restaurant.

Ended the meal off with an amazing Kunefe that honestly rivaled some of the best Kunefe/Kunafa that I’ve had from Levantine establishments. Added bonus is that the entire menu was halal! (per the waiter)

Cannot recommend enough; a must-visit if you’re in Portland!“

“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!“

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

“Sincerely impressed, I will recommend to anyone visiting“

“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!“

“Excellent food and drinks!“

“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.“

“Hands down best gyro I’ve ever had — and that’s a long list from multiple major cities. The different sauces, veggies, feta, and traditional lamb/gyro meat were FRESH and FLAVORFUL.

And if you like fries, these SLAP!

Highly recommend the food, and the service was super friendly.“

“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!“

“Delicious Mediterranean fusion, bursting flavor and good portions and good price. Lots of the components are clearly housemade with love.
Friendly service and cozy simple atmosphere.
We ordered the brisket gyro plate and the lamb and beef plate with a side of house made tzatziki. Self serve water and utensils.“

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

“Delicious food and great atmosphere!“

“This family run grill offers 1st class Mediterranean food prepared with great care and very reasonable prices.

Excellent quality ingredients, recipes and wonderful service.

They catered to our vegetarian family with exceptional care and we will keep coming back whenever we are in the areas where they have locations.

Among the best places we enjoy eating out at.“

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

“This was the best gyro I have ever had! Huge portions, great ratio and the lamb was very tender.“

“One of the best gyro platters in town. It was delicious ! Super fresh and flavorful ingredients. The staff was very kind and friendly. Everything was top in my opinion. The only issue was the outdoor seating area, which felt uncomfortable due to people yelling nearby. I’d recommend takeout instead.“

“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!“

“Absolutely the best Mediterranean food I've ever had! To start Mohammad (the owner and chef) is an absolutely amazing person. He goes above and beyond each time to make every customer feels feel special and accommodate their needs. Today I asked him to make something off the menu. It was a lamb, beef kofta, falafel and rice plate. Absolutely the best food i've ever eaten from a food cart. The price was very fair and the quantity was generous. Every time I come here the experience is wonderful. Truly, this exemplifies everything a good cart should aspire to be!“

“This is by far the most authentic and kind hearted place to get food. An excellent dining experience just a block from water front in PDX. Dine here on 3rd, and people watch as they keep Portland weird, or walk and talk over a Gyro on the beautiful waterfront.

The owner consistently donates to the homeless, and public wellness initiatives. He will take care of you, and your appetite.

Cheers, my friend.“

“So wish I could share a photo of what we ordered. Unfortunately, we scarfed it down before we could take a picture😂 my husband, our 2 girls and I were in the area and popped in to grab some dinner before heading home. It was 10 minutes before closing, so we thought we would ask if they were still taking orders. The gentleman was so kind and insisted we order even though he had already cleaned the grills. We took our food to go and drove all the way back home(Ridgefield Wa about a 35 /40 min drive) we thought it would be “ooookay” since it had been sitting for a little bit. But let me tell you that was some of the most delicious Mediterranean food I’ve had since living here in Washington state!( going on 7 years! ) The food was so flavorful and the garlic dip was incredible! Even my two picky eaters couldn’t get enough. We normally would have no intention on returning since we live so far away. But I genuinely believe we will make the drive again when we have the craving!“

“Great good - nice staff - reasonable prices!“

“One of my favorite Mediterranean spots to stop by and grab a lamb gyro! It's always packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. Chad, the owner, was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful, making the experience even better. The food is amazing, the service is outstanding, and the overall atmosphere is fantastic. Definitely a must-visit if you're craving authentic, flavorful Mediterranean food! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

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

“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!“

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

“Great food“

“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“

“The best of the best“

“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!“

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

“Super tasty grub at good prices.“

“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.“

“Delicious neighborhood spot!!!“

“If you want to enjoy and eats great food in the town you need to try this place first, and I will recommend the Burger they made. it's #1!!!!“

“We had our first meal in Oregon at Gyro Grill. What an amazing way to start our vacation! Food was cooked to order and so delicious. Gyro plate, chicken kebab pita w fries gyro burger and a bubble tea. Both the tzatziki and hummus seemed like they were made on the spot.“

“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“

“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.“

“Amazing service and delicious food!“

“This is such a fun place! the owner and staff made my daughter and I feel very welcome, including her Med alert dog. Their food was tasty and the Bellydancing show was great fun and very entertaining. The place was packed but yet they managed to serve everyone with a big smile. Thank you Aladdin's Cafe. I will definitely be back.“

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

“Probably closer to a 4.5, so I rounded up.
Abu Omar Gyros & Shawarma is a great place to eat.

I got a chicken Shawarma. Until to day I thought it was the same thing as a Gyro. Well, you learn something new every day.
It was very tasty. Lots of meat. They also gave me a little cup of hot sauce. Prob a med spice level. Really added to the Shawarma.
It's a big Shawarma. Half of it would be a meal. 3/4ths would be very full. Ate the whole thing and was uncomfortably full the rest of the day.Unless you're a big eater, be prepared to take some home.

My only complaint was the the bottom of the Shawarma the tortilla got soggy and fell apart. Good thing I'm a fast eater and was almost done when it totally fell apart.

I'll go back to this place and try a gyro next time.“

“I was my first time at that location. Very cozy atmosphere and amazing hospitality from employees. Busy around lunch but everyone receives the best attention and service. Our group of 6 were very pleased. Food is very authentic, fresh and delicious“

“The love that he put into cooking the food was absolutely amazing. He met my needs as a pregnant woman and understood me and listened to how I like my food and my allergies. He is absolutely amazing. 10/10 recommend will be coming back here often!!“

“Excellent small family-owned & operated restaurant! Always great food & friendly service :)“

“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. 😋“