50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Tualatin

“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. 😋“

“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.“

“We love the food and wonderful owners!! ❤️“

“Great service, lovely welcome as we entered. Cozy, comfy and chill vibes. Food was served quickly, fresh and hot. Fish and chips were so good, crispy and not oily. Sauces are so delicious 😋 warm mezza platter was perfect for us. Cheesecake was my favorite and karak was perfect 👌 must visit when your in Portland. Fun board and card games to play.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Sincerely impressed, I will recommend to anyone visiting“

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

“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!“

“Delicious food and great atmosphere!“

“Great Mediterranean food , better than ones we've eaten at near our home. quick service and friendly.“

“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.“

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

“Today is my birthday and I could not decide on where to have dinner! I finally realized I didn’t feel like going out but would rather do take out. Alani Mediterranean popped up on my Google search. We’ve never tried it before. My husband and two teenagers all chose different items from the menu. It was THE BEST DINNER EVER. Oh my GOSH! So fresh and flavorful. We are so happy to know you guys are here- thank you, thank you. We will be back!!!!“

“Amazing service and delicious food!“

“Delicious hummus, naan and lamb. Wonderful cocktails. Friendly and helpful staff.“

“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!“

“Wow - friendly staff, large portions, tasty tasty entrees❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‼️“

“I ordered a lamb gyro, and it was fantastic. The garlic sauce was delicious. The ingredients were fresh, and beautifully layered. Everyone in my group agreed that out of all the food that our group ordered from different food trucks, mine was the best.“

“Great food and big portions so you better be hungry.“

“These guys are great!! Love the food and great service!“

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

“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“

“Super tasty grub at good prices.“

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

“Great good - nice staff - reasonable prices!“

“The best of the best“

“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!“

“Very good and fresh! We Weill definitely be back!“

“Great service and great food! I love the gyros and am a frequent customer. The staff is always friendly.“

“Fantastic food and great service from Brook, who made us feel welcome!“

“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!!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“This was my first visit to Shawarma Express Halal, the food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful with food selections. I’ll definitely be going back.“

“I have been going for years now… their food is always quality. They work hard! I highly recommend!! Don’t forget to try one of their homemade deserts to!! 🥰“

“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. 😋“

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

“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.“

“I placed an order through uber eats and received the order with some items missing. I called them and they sent me the missing items with some complementary items as well. Food was delicious and fresh, not overly spiced and sauced. Would recommend them.“

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