We got the Greek salad, chicken taouk, moussaka and a pitcher of sangria. Everything was very tasty and the presentation attractive. The service was very good and the owner very friendly. (The sangria was a little weak, though, but we would definitely go back.) read more

Mediterranea Restaurant - Chicken taouk on top, moussaka on bottom - Spanish Near Me - Stirling, STG

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This was a wee night out to the lovely city of Stirling on an UYE visit to this fabulous restaurant chosen and kindly organised by fellow Yelper Nicola C. She did a cracking job and it was a great introduction for a meal out in Stirling. I'm not a biggest fan of Mediterranean food but I do enjoy certain aspects to it and I'm always up for trying different flavours and foods. There was seven of us in total and I was unsure what to go for so an excellent mutual decision was made to go for the Chef's Selection for £14.95 each, which allowed you to try lots of options from their menu. This was a brilliant idea so if there was something I wasn't too keen on there was someone else happy to munch in, so nothing went to waste. There was so many courses, I forgot how many there was that it felt like a never ending amount of food came to our table. It was awesome! My favourite was the wee cheeky side order I had of halloumi but make sure you get the lutza halloumi as it comes with pork medallions. Yum! The chorizo was the best I've ever tasted, I'm not the greatest fan but the way it was cooked made it really tasty. We had falafel, chicken wings, lamb kofte, olives, hummus, lots of pita bread, Greek gyros and baba ghanoush. By the last course though I had to force myself, I think I may have had too many helpings of pita and hummus. Ooops! But is tasted so goooood. It's an alternative meal out with good quality food and the staff are lovely. We did have a few waits in between courses but then it's a popular restaurant but with good company and banter it didn't seem so bad. Thanks again to Nicola C. and look forward to the next Stirling UYE. Nudge nudge, wink wink! Hehe! read more

I thought I'd reviewed here already but clearly I just read Jenni G's review, agreed with everything she said and then thought it was my own review. Ha! The lovely Nicola C organised an outing for us Glaswegian Yelpers to come to Stirling. I was a little scared when I looked at the description of this place - Spanish and Greek. Um, what? That wasn't a combination I'd ever heard of before but I trust Nicola so was intrigued to visit! The place was super easy to find for someone new to Stirling and there is parking out the front. There are two dining spaces - upstairs and down but there was entertainment on downstairs so we stayed upstairs. The place was nicely decorated but I could swear the picture on the wall of a flower kind of looked like a face so I kept feeling eyes staring at me. Paranoid, much? The menu is pretty long and includes lots of Spanish and Greek dishes. There was an option of an Chef's Selection at £14.95 pp: hummus, baba ghanoush, olives, falafel, chorizo, chicken wings, lamb kofte and Greek gyros. Everyone agreed - this sounded excellent. We added on an extra order of a couple of halloumi portions, served with pork loin. The food came out gradually and really was a feast. Everything I tasted was delicious, without exception. My stand-out amazing dishes were the baba ghanoush which was smokey, slightly chunky and had a great flavour to it. I also loved the falafel which wasn't dry at all despite being really large. The chorizo was like no chorizo I'd had before and had a really nice texture to it, smooth and rich. By the time we got to the gyros I was totally stuffed so didn't really try this, but the chips that came with it were also really good! The service was really friendly and helpful. On a Saturday night this place was super busy so there were some delays getting drinks and food, but when you're with a group of friends having a lovely meal that doesn't really matter. read more

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Note: The portions are substantial and quality of food very fresh! Came in here craving something light, wound up ordering too much food not realizing how large the portions would be. Left overly full but very satisfied. Being vegetarian, I surprisingly didn't have a challenge anywhere in Scotland, but if ever in need of veg options, mediterranean is a great outlet. Felafel, olives, hummus, tzatziki, feta, salad, my word, so good! They have some beer and wine, although I avoided wine in Scotland and stuck to local beers as much as possible. Apparently they have a venue for shows as well, great idea to support the youth, the arts, and the city! The owner is also very nice. We were chatting for a bit on the city, and his move there from the states. He is living my dream, moving to Scotland! read more

This is a great posh place in Stirling. With few GREAT places to eat in the area, this one rises above. I ordered the gyros (12 pounds) and it was a great portion, fresh and flavorful. The meat was freshly cooked over a flame and had a good char-grilled flavor. The tzatziki was made by the chef and you could see big chunks of crisp cucumber. The feta cheese (a special request) really made this a 4-star dish. I was the only one in the shop and it took about 20-25 minutes to get my food. It looks to be in the middle of a residential area so just keep your eyes open. read more

Mediterranea Restaurant - Gyros, add feta cheese! - Spanish Near Me - Stirling, STG

So this time I went to Mediteranea and I didn't eat enough to feed a family of four. The chef's selection, of course, is great if you want a wide selection and it is really amazing value. (8 tapas dishes for £14.95. Say what?!) But I've found that you only need three tapas dishes to feel satisfied! Between the two of us, we had six which was perfect! We went for a mixture from the menu, including pimientos, chorizo and halloumi pintchos and little spinach parcels. The food was so delicious! This time round rather than being so overwhelmed by the sheer amount of food, I got to really appreciate each dish and its flavour. All of it was incredible. But that's to be expected with Mediterranea! It's worth a mention that John, the owner, is the most charming waiter you could ask for! read more

This is probably the sixth or seventh time I've eaten at Mediterranea and it gets better and better every time I visit. The decor is beautiful: it feels very rustic with decoupaged tables and plenty of gorgeous art adorning the walls that you can peruse as you eat and drink to your heart's content! It's a family owned place and you can definitely relax into the laid back vibe which is great - the owners are extremely friendly and attentive. We were a table of 7 people and the restaurant was rather busy, and considering the sheer amount of food that was constantly being delivered to our table, there was a little wait between our plethora of courses - however, this suited us as it gave us a chance to digest and chat in-between. To really demonstrate the level of service, a member of staff gifted us a complimentary bottle of wine to apologise for the wait - not at all necessary but an absolutely lovely and much appreciated gesture! They even asked if those of us not drinking wine would like a drink on the house. In my experience this is unfortunately not the standard practice of many establishments now-a-days! Now to the food - what can I say? We went for a mixed platter for us all to share which was excellent value for money and it's safe to say we were all stuffed by the time we left. It included gorgeous hummus, vegetables, baba ganoush, pita bread, chorizo, kofte, Greek gyros served with onions and homemade chips and not forgetting the most delectable falafel! In addition we ordered some lutza haloumi - pork medallions topped with haloumi cheese and served with salad which was to die for. Everyone was thoroughly stuffed and really enjoyed the food - it's quality, quantity and vast selection! All in all, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone - I've taken my mum there for a catch-up dinner, been there for a romantic meal with my other half, had a girly wine date with my bestie and my first ever Yelp event in this setting - perfect for any occasion, great food, great wine, great atmosphere. My favourite restaurant in Stir-land! read more

The portions were extremely large and the owner is very friendly. Unfortunately I wasn't feeling too well before we arrived, so ordering the Greek Gyros wasn't the best idea for me because the chips and pork were a bit oily. I did think the food came out rather slowly with just one other group of people in the restaurant. But this restaurant does have one of the best ratings in Stirling, so I would probably come back here if I returned to Stirling! read more

Mediterranea Restaurant - Shish Taouk and Greek Gyros - Spanish Near Me - Stirling, STG

Mediterranea is a great business and arts venue that does a tonne for the local community. The food is both authentic and accessible - everything from falafels to potatas bravas to halloumi to marinated olives to spiced beef. Tapas highly recommended. Pleasantly run by John and Marlena and their team. They will make you fantastic sangria if you ask them! This restaurant also has a venue in its basement which regularly plays host to some of Stirling's best musicians, and a host of up-and-coming acts. Performance poetry, singer-songwriters, composers, six-string bass players and Americana acts all frequent this wee place, esp on a monday nights at the celebrated Junk Jam. Not a bad word to say about this wee place - these guys know how to treat their customers and they know what gives a business a soul. Great for a quick dinner, great for a night out at an event, great to combine both and experience everything this remarkable place has to offer. read more

Mediterranea is a great little place right in the center of town. My husband and I shared the hummus plate which was fresh and delicious. We then had the moussaka which was so large the two of us could not finished. It was delicious and very reasonably priced. The owner is very friendly and spent a lot of time making sure we had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

My favourite restaurant in Stirling! The food is cheap, and has recently undergone some changes. I usually order the Greek salad and dolmades, but have also been known to go to town on olives, fresh pittas, tzatziki and hummus. I've been here 4 times before and have ordered the same few dishes each time. Hopefully that says more about the excellence of these dishes rather than my resistance to experiment; everything on the menu looks great, really! A major plus that I mentioned before but feel the need to repeat is that the menu is very cheap. I can have a massive feast at the Mediterranea without emptying my wallet, though with the downside of maybe needing to unbutton my pants. I fill myself right up! Highly recommended! read more

Excellent chicken skewers! Delicious meal, great price and service. Quiet atmosphere, very relaxing and comfortable.

Booked for a lovely girly Xmas lunch. Got a 5pm deal too which was brilliant, two courses and a drink for just over £10. Service was fab from start to finish, can't fault it. They also provided Xmas crackers which was a lovely touch. The place was busy but by the time we left it was packed. The starter of moza sticks are nice but arrived extremely fast for being freshly cooked as all 5 of us got them but still tasty with the dip. Most of us opted for the turkey dinner for main which was lovely and the other two got meatball pasta which they finished. Then we got some chocolate fudge cakes which came with cream & ice cream. Can't fault the service, venue, price or food but I have had much better italian food. Would definitely be back. read more

Delicious home made bread with olive oil, perfectly cooked calamari (not always easy to find), courteous staff and relaxed ambience. A pleasure to eat there. One of the best resaurants in Stirling. read more