Delicious Mediterranean food and a great experience overall. Open kitchen -- you can watch them cook, everything looked very clean. The staff was very friendly and even brought me a complimentary falafel when I couldn't decide between a burger and a falafel wrap. Everything was very tasty. I'll definitely be back. read more

This was my first time ever eating here and I didn't come in with any sort of expectations, but overall I enjoyed my experience. The ambiance isn't going to blow you away but the great service and fresh delicious food is what it's all about. I asked the gentleman behind the counter what he recommended since I don't usually eat Mediterranean food that often. He suggested I try their lamb and beef Shawarma with a side of fries. ($30) I was a bit "iffy" with the price at first but let me tell you that it was worth it. They gave me a pretty big portion, the meat was flavorful and moist and everything was perfect. A nice little stop if you are in the Palo Alto area. read more

Mardini's Deli - Sandwiches Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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Love this spot! The owner is incredibly welcoming and kind! My go-to order is the lamb & beef gyro platter, it comes with a side or rice, Greek salad, hummus, and pita bread! The meat is delicious and the pita bread is light and tasty! The venue is spacious and welcoming! read more

Mardini's Deli - B12: Lamb & Beef Gyro Plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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I just had the nicest lunch at Mardini's. It was on Sunday afternoon so there were fewer than 10 patrons in the restaurant. The man behind the counter happily accommodated my special request. I had a Greek salad with gyros on top, a hummus appetizer and falafels. The food was tasty and the portion sizes were generous. I just loved the caring, helpful attitude and personal service. read more

5=Service/Staff, 4=Food, 3=Ambiance Daddy was craving a hot sandwich for lunch and was in the Menlo Park Area. With the aid of Yelp we pleasantly discovered Mardini's Deli that specializes in American & Mediterranean. A spacious local deli spot with booth and table seating with friendly staff. Order at counter, which has a smorgasbord of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern sweets including the social media popular Dubai Chocolate. Seeing it was imported, I was inspired to buy and try it for first time. Love the nicely balance of sweetness and crunchiness. Now, I want to try the dark chocolate version. We ordered the vegetarian mediterranean platter (5 stars) and grilled chicken club sandwich on wheat roll with fries (3 stars). Portion=5 enough for another meal for both items. I'd come back to try more of the mediterranean options and the hamburger. The falafel was crunchy and light in middle, enjoying every single bite. Salads were crisp & perfectly dressed, I especially enjoyed their tabouli which tasted like a bite of Spring. Hummus super creamy with balanced flavoring between lemon, tahini & olive oil. The sandwich ingredients were fresh & proportionate. The chicken breast had that nice grilled flavor, but 5 min cooked too long as was dry making it hard to chew. Pleased with thick style french fries, but were more limp and warm than crispy hot. Dad had a fountain drink and I had water. Definitely will come back to enjoy more of their mediterranean options, tuna melt and hamburger. read more

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SOLID! We stumbled on this spot. We were the only folks in this establishment at 1st so I kind of wondered if I had found a gem or a no bueno spot. Boy did we luck out. Woweeeee from the moment we walked in we were greeted with such warmth. The place was clean and lots of places to sit. We were generously given beautiful mushroom soup, hummus and warm pita bread - so authentic and delish. Then the mains came: HUGE fresh chicken and lamb shawarma's. As we were leaving the place it started to fill up with obvious locals and the phone started to ring off the hook. This place rocks. We will definitely be back and maybe even partake in a draft IPA when not on the clock ! read more

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Family owned, family run business with top eats!! Never let me down and I love to grab lunch or dinner from here!! Owner is a sweetheart Close to home! read more

I stopped in last night to pick up some takeout and I really liked it! The two people working were very friendly and the food was ready very quickly. I had a cheeseburger and fries, and everything was good! I think they also had an assortment of dessert options, but since they weren't labeled I wasn't sure what they were. They have lots of tables and booths inside if you want to enjoy your meal there, and a small parking lot. I'll be back! read more

What a great find for food! I ordered the cheese steak sandwich and the combo plate with chicken shawarma, lamb amd beef Gyro option. The flavors on the cheese steak were incredible and it was a big sandwich which I should have split, but was a glutton and ate it all myself. It did come with a side of French fries which I wasn't able to finish. The combo plate was just a flavorful. The spices they used to season all of the foods were on point! I ate plate for dinner and was only able to eat 1/3 of it and I can eat a good portion on one setting. There was so much food that they give you and it's a bargain for what they charge. I will definitely be back when I come to the neighborhood! Great food and great service, it's a must try. read more

Mardini's Deli - Combo plate with chicken shawarma, lamb and beef Gyro options. B8: Combo Plate B8 - Sandwiches Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Loved this place! Food was amazing and the service beyond words. I can't wait to be back.

Amazing food. I got the Beef and Lamb gyro with fries, ugh so delicious! The meat was tender with spices, not dry. No lamb after taste. The cucumbers and lettuce weren't soggy, it was fresh. My mom got the Falafel gyro, had that perfect nutty taste. Service was friendly and fast. Big restaurant. I hadn't ate here in almost 10 years. Glad to see it's still just as amazing and still a staple in the community. read more

We stopped by this place on a whim on our way to SF, and I'm so glad we did. The owner was super friendly, the food was fresh, and the portions were huge! Probably one of the best gyro wraps I've had in a long time. They also have outdoor seating, which was a nice bonus. read more

Mardini's Deli - Half of gyro wraps - Sandwiches Near Me - Menlo Park, California

quaint family run spot serving great Mediterranean food!! I got the combo plate with lamb and beef shawerma and chicken kabob. Really tasty and big portions!! For about $21 for the order, I'm glad they didn't skimp on protein, were generous with the rice, and gave a happy serving of yummy hummus and good, soft pita bread. also very friendly and patient service! glad I got to give this spot a try! read more

Found this place by chance after driving by on the way to an appointment, decided to check it out with my husband and it was amazing! Very casual but authentic. I got the lamb & beef wrap and husband got the beef wrap, both were fresh, tasty, and light. They use flat bread instead of pita which I liked because I was able to eat more without getting so full. Very big portion size, they even cut it in half and wrap one half up for you. Will definitely be back. read more

Great service and solid beef kabob plate! Servings are plentiful . The chef let us sample the meat beforehand. So that really helped my indecisiveness read more

Mardini's Deli - Great service! The chef and cashier let us sample the food before deciding, as it is our first time. The beef kabob did not disappoint - Sandwiches Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I love this place! Such a great spot for catered events also just for a lunch! The owner is so nice and friendly and the food is outstanding and so authentic. There's so many options to choose from. We love to support our local small business. read more

Awesome Turkish coffee. Will be back just for that. Fairly quiet on a Saturday night, was perfect for a quick stop for dinner. Chicken shawarma wrap definitely hit the spot. read more

Great food!! I love this place. Not only do they have the BEST Gyros I've ever had, but they make great burgers and other sandwiches also. I've been going to Mardini's for 5 years straight now and the food is always fresh and tastes so good. I actually took the family to dine on a Sunday evening and the owner gave us free falafels and kept coming back and gave us free rice and bread (extra bread). Super kind and gentleman! They have a customer(s) for life! read more

This was the best shawarma l've had since I came to the city. The meat was so juicy, the spices were perfect, and the bread was incredibly fresh. I absolutely loved their shawarma! Not just the food, but the service was also very fast and friendly. The atmosphere of the place was very comfortable and clean. I can wholeheartedly recommend all their dishes, but you must try the shawarma. This has become one of my favorite spots! read more

I stopped by earlier with my buddy and had such a great experience. The owner is extremely welcoming and a genuinely nice guy his hospitality really stood out and made us feel right at home. The food was amazing, and everything about the visit left a really positive impression. I'll definitely be coming back soon! read more

Excellent food and service. All the options are delicious. We like to support local businesses and always chose Mardini's.

Friendly service with recommendations and samples to help two soccer families decide what to eat. Adults and kids all loved their meals.

This place rocks! It is br far the best Mediterranean food in the Bay Area, bar none. If I could eat here every night, I would. Even the burgers kick butt. You can't go wrong with eating at Mardinis and the owner/chef is the nicest guy around. I would give it six stars if I could. read more

I love this place! The service is excellent and the food is high quality. I love getting a pint of the cabbage salad to go with my meal! The owner is incredibly hospitable and makes sure his customers are happy. I will be coming here regularly! read more

If you love gyros, this is a really good spot for gyros. Their falafels are also super devious! Crunchy on the outside but moist and delicious plus soft on the inside- just like how a falafel should be. They prepare the food well, and it's a hole in the wall place. They use ton of tomatoes for their wraps (so every time I order, I ask them for no tomatoes). I recommend asking for less or no tomatoes, if tomatoes are not your thing. This is a family owned place; they are always nice and provide good food. read more

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I love the food here at Mardini's. The service is superb. Looking out the large full view windows as you enjoy your meal makes this ambience a delight. read more

Mardini's Deli - Happy, well fed customer. - Sandwiches Near Me - Menlo Park, California

PRICES QUALITY I wish I could give them fewer stars, but my husband is generous and tries to support small businesses where only two people work, and then they are a married couple. The main reason I'm not happy is that the prices don't match the quality of the food. I chose the falafel with tahini and my husband got the shawarma with two kinds of meat. When I first looked at our meal, I was impressed with the size of the falafel balls and the length of the shawarma. BUT, size is not really what you pay for. I tasted my food, and although it was crispy and freshly prepared, there were obvious drawbacks. The tahini, in my opinion, was not tahini at all. A very liquid texture with no flavor other than salt. All but one of the balls were burnt. I can't say it was bad at all because they were quite good on the inside, but the outside ruined the whole dish. My husband wasn't happy either. He said the meat wasn't very fresh and they didn't even provide sauces. Okay, he asked, but what he got was more like water with something in it. Unpleasant. The service is ordinary. The place is not particularly cozy, reminds me of what you might visit if you travel by car and stop at places on the side of the road. My advice to them would be to pay more attention to the ingredients and the cooking process and lower the prices. Maybe that will make the establishment feel better. read more

Mardini's Deli - Lamb and Beef Shawerma Wrap - Sandwiches Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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I order online here for my lunches once in a while and I have loved everything i've ordered. I got a salad before and the beef kabob plate which were both delicious! Everytime I pick-up, their staff are extremely kind and helpful. Overall, a solid restaurant in Menlo Park. read more

One of the better Mediterranean food spots in the area. Portion size is large for the price point.

This place is a find. Very good food at reasonable prices. I had often popped in to buy wine or champagne but had read that they make a decent burger. I got a bacon burger this evening and was impressed. The fries were good too. read more

Hard to fine such fresh and authentic Mediterranean cuisine at such reasonable price with a homey atmosphere. The owner is very proud of his food, the love shows in his attention to the customers enjoyment read more

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My falafel plate was off the chains. That's been consistent since my first visit. I would prefer the owner wear gloves to prep food but other than that the food freshness and quality is nothing to complain about. Coming back for sure! read more

Mardini's Deli - Checked in for this fresh goodness! - Sandwiches Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I had an appointment at Stanford and we drove through Menlo Park and saw Mandini's on the side of the road. We decided on our way out that we would stop there and check it out. I had the chicken Shawarma, which was amazing and my husband had the beef and goat gyro. Both of them tasted really good and the owner who was the sweetest guy gave us each a falafel. The menu is vast but not too large. Next time I wanna try a sandwich I love pastrami and he had a pastrami sandwich on there that looked amazing. read more

Mardini's Deli - Chicken Shawarma - Sandwiches Near Me - Menlo Park, California

This place is ran by the sweetest kindest man I would imagine he's Mr. Mardini. Every time I come in, he greets me with a smile. He makes sure that I have what I want. He remembers my order and always gives me extra garlic sauce. I get his veggie plate. The baba ganoosh Is unlike anyone's I've ever had with fresh herbs in it. The hummus is yummy and falafels tasty. I recommend it, most of all, for the love that he puts into his food. It's very fresh and very good read more

You cannot miss out on this place if you are in Menlo Park! The food is so tasty and the owner is very friendly! He always gives me something different to try. Their portions are huge and delicious!! And everything is so affordable! I will definitely be coming here again. read more

This place is phenomenal! Their sandwiches are incredible and the customer service is first-class! Definitely recommend if you're ever in the Menlo Park area read more

I've been stewing on this review for a while, and felt conflicted because I knew it was going to be bad. Generally, if I have a bad experience at a place, I'll try to go back and see if I just happened to go on an off day, and even then, I tend to not mind some things that other people are bothered by (bad service, being sold out of stuff, heck I disagree with giving businesses low stars just for finding a bug on your food). That being said, I did have higher expectations ordering from Mardini's due to the amount of adoration expressed on this page. I wanted to try a variety of meats that people have said were good, and so I ordered three plates for my household during COVID-19 - a combo of lamb & beef shawerma and chicken shawerma, lamb & beef gyro, and lamb kabob (had to get lamb kabob because that's my boyfriend's favorite). The first thing they did wrong was mess up my orders. For the Mediterranean plates, they state that you can choose hummus or tatziki. I'm not into hummus that much, so I chose tatziki for two of the plates. However, I received all hummus. The other thing is, when ordering online, you apparently get a choice of salad dressing. I chose a different dressing for each of the three plates, but all the plates I received had the same dressing. I'm not sure why they would allow this option on their online ordering website if they just gave you the same thing regardless. I wasn't fond of the salad and rice, either. The rice was kind of cold, a little clumped together, and didn't seem fresh, as well as the salad. The salad mainly tasted of watery olive oil. The hummus was pretty bland, tasted dated, and the sumac sprinkled on it couldn't save it. I don't think I came at a bad time, too - I ordered literally at prime lunch time. Now, the meats... The lamb & beef shawerma, chicken shawerma, and lamb kabob were overcooked to an extreme extent. I'm normally someone who eats every scrap on their plate, even if I don't really like what I'm eating, just because I hate waste. These meats were not only devoid of seasoning, but they were inedible. Not sure if I would call them meat; they kind of turned into something else. I tried really hard to eat them despite not liking it, but it was just tough on the outside and inside, and whatever I did chew turned into a rough, sandy substance. It was as if you had chunks of meat and then reheated it ten days in a row, then threw them into fire. On some parts of the kabob, my teeth just couldn't press down hard enough to bite a piece off. That being said, the portions were large. Unfortunately, that doesn't help the fact that I couldn't eat most of the food. On a brighter note, the lamb & beef gyro was decent. They were still a little bit dried out, but retained flavor, and was softer inside. I really wish they bothered to give me tatziki in one of the plates so I could have enjoyed them more. The other thing that was okay was the pita bread - they gave several sliced pieces in a bag all warmed up. They were chewier with a rough exterior, but would have been good if the meats were edible. I mean, I didn't even get the usual extra harissa, garlic, or yogurt sauce on the side - what's up with that? Uhg, sorry, neighbors and patrons of Mardini's Deli. I'd love to believe that they can do better, but I feel like it was pretty obvious that the meats they presented to me were too overcooked for consumption. If you have to get something from here, get the gyro, I guess. read more

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Wow, after driving by this place for years, we finally stopped by for lunch, and it is awesome! The gyro wrap is so good, and the French fries are crisp and perfect. read more

Best Authrntic Greek place, have been coming here since 2014, I moved jobs to the Hospital down the street. Everything they make is delicious, the hummus, their soups and especially their Gyro wrap & fries. This time I ordered thr Cream of Mushroom soup for my husband had surgery and can only soft foods right now. The owner hand made the soup for us and my husband said with each bite" Omg, Tthis is delicious!!" (We have ordered from Door Dash before as we work in Palo Alto and live in Oakland.) This place is a hidden gem as they say! read more

Mardini's Deli - Sandwiches Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Laith is the hardest working man in the restaurant business! I go to Mardini's for my go-to catering orders when I have small group gatherings. The portions are generous and good at a reasonable price point. The chicken kabobs, yellow rice and veggie combo plates are especially worthwhile. Try them out! read more