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“

“Amazing Italian food and amazing service! Two of our favorite places in Seattle is Spinasse and Mioposto so I tried to find a similar place in Portland and we were not disappointed. Seriously some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had, including in Italy (sorry Italians). If you have the chance you have to check this place out!“

“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.“

“OMG!!! YUMMY TOWN!!!
I had the salmon plate, and it was SO DELISH!
Everything hit the spot. I really enjoyed my seafood meal, and I'm glad I stopped in.
Definitely a place worth checking out if you're looking for a satisfying seafood meal!
My FAVORITE SPOT FOR GREAT NUTRITION 😃“

“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!“

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

“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“

“Excellent food and drinks!“

“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 food and great atmosphere!“

“I tried Moonlight Grill’s chicken Shawerma, wow! Juicy, tender, flavorful on the inside grilled to perfection with the right amount of garlicky sauce. The fries were amazing, crunchy outside, soft inside salted to perfection. I highly recommend this place for lunch or dinner and catering your next event! Must try!“

“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.“

“The most amazing hummus and falafel I've had in my entire life and I am 61 and I've worked as chef in high end restaurants for 40 years. Everything Moonlight Mediterranean produces is made absolutely fresh! No canned garbanzo beans, no dehydrated falafel mix.
Owner/chef is kind, funny and very talented! Go there! It's delicious 😋“

“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!“

“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.“

“I’m in Portland for work, and this place was a short walk from where we’re located. I got the Over Fries Plate, and it was delicious! The food was made to order and served with a very refreshing bottle of lemonade. A local colleague made the recommendation, and I’m glad he did. Very friendly service too. They were patient with me as I tried to figure out what I was going to order. Check this place out next time you’re in Portland!“

“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“

“I’m a big fan of the Hawthorne Asylum because they feature a wide variety of foods from all over the world. And Amedia is my new fav because of their gluten free wraps. Their fried cauliflower is also gluten free. I’ve had two different wraps - this is my second time and once I learned their fried cauliflower was gf, it was a no brainer. The wrap had decent amount of chicken and plenty of cauliflower, I ask to sub the garlic alioli for the tahini sauce. No problem. It’s full of delicious vegetables and I feel dreamy eating it! A Mediterranean burrito. Fabulous. She’s a sweet lady, always offers hot sauce (delicious). You won’t be disappointed.“

“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!“

“This is the best Mediterranean food I've ever had. Even my daughter loves it, and she's a picky eater.
From the lamb, to the sambosas, the hummus, the falafel - everything tastes authentic, fresh and delicious. The service is great; the guys that's always there (I assume he's the owner) is so nice and friendly. We look forward to getting dinner here as often as we can!“

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

“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! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Super tasty grub at good prices.“

“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!“

“Sam, the owner and chef, is super friendly and fun to talk to. So great to find his cart at Hawthorne Asylum these days during Covid19/ hope everyone and Sam can make it through these extremely uncertain times ahead. Delicious Lebanese inspired menu serving both meat eaters and vegans. Thanks Sam. My teen son really loved the Chicken Shawarma.“

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

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

“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!“

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

“The best of the best“

“Delicious neighborhood spot!!!“

“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“

“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!!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Ten stars! I was lucky 🍀🍀😉 to snag a Too Good To Go bag from here and was greeted with a VERY generous plate of food. Tons of chicken, rice, hummus, salads, one of the BEST tzatziki’s I’ve ever had, and a seriously GOOD spicy sauce. I will definitely be back here outside of TGTG, and will also always keep an eye out for their bags on the app!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!!“

“Amazing service and delicious food!“