East Sacramento has a new Mediterranean restaurant! Mediterranean Bistro located in a small shopping center filled with a few other restaurants and businesses. They've only been open for four months and their location will feel familiar... The spot has been home to different restaurants with the last one being a Mexican restaurant. It's great to have Mediterranean food as an option in the area. The interior of the restaurant definitely feels more comfortable than the previous establishment, and I love the new booths. Lunch is always made better when enjoying it with a good friend! I wanted to order a wrap, but ended up ordering the kafta burger. The wrap is still calling my name and it will be a reason for me to go back and try it! My friend ordered the two protein plate. Her plate came with a salad, rice, and not only looked super delicious, but she shared a bite with me and it was so tasty! My kafta burger was a generous portion of meat on a soft bun. The layers of fresh jalapeños, lettuce, their sauce, tomato, made for a delectable taste sensation. I added fries to my burger, and the fries were lightly seasoned and who doesn't like a good crinkle cut french fry?!? Service is incredibly fast, and the owner is very gracious. I'm looking forward to try more of his menu items. read more

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A new spot we drive by all the time, and we decided to check it out on a Thursday night. The place is pretty new (less than a year old, according to the owner) and located in the corner of a small, East Sac style chain of stores. Food 1. We started with the lentil soup. I loved the flavor, but it was medium warm in temperature (I could have loved it if it with a lot hotter. It is the kind of soup that would probably taste great when you are feeling sick and craving some Cambell's chicken noodle soup, but want something freshly made. 2. I had the Pomegranate Chicken Sharma Plate. I loved the sweet element added to the chicken and rice, but I think the chicken breast was a bit firm, even though it was not dry. (I would have preferred chicken thigh, but I don't know, culturally, if this is an option.) Well done, for what the ingredients are. 3. The Gyro Plate was the biggest disappointment. This is a dish that we will always order when we go to a Mediterranean restaurant. Typically what I look for: Was the meat flavorful? Yes. Was it juicy? Yes. The problem? Maybe too soft and juicy and the spice blend a bit too, something? Really difficult to say exactly why, but neither of us really loved it. The service was excellent and the place was charming. read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Gyro Plate - Lebanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Affordable and cooked to order Mediterranean cuisine in the coziest of restaurants. I love Mediterranean food and always looking for the next spot to try. Came across this place doing a Google Maps search around my hood and this popped up. We dropped in Friday night around 6:30 and it was busy. The counter was wide open so we parked right there and that's something really enjoy. I like to watch the way a kitchen crew works. This operation runs smooth and easy with everyone involved working the plating and cooking. Really cool. Everything we saw fired was cooked to order from start to finish and that's how to get an exceptional result. Falafel fried to order and came out beautifully. Nice Persian pickled cucumbers with greens to give that fresh pop with each fried bite. Properly seasoned and fresh. Not a big pickle guy but I'm learning on not a big AMERICAN pickled cucumbers guy. Persian cucumber is my new favorite thing in the universe because the exterior is not bitter and it gives that fresh cucumbery flavor that is so refreshing. These ones are solid and I'm gonna try those olives next time too. lol Mains are massive portions and we did one of each. Chicken Shawarma was solid, well seasoned and good flavors. Standard hummus, green salad and rice pilaf servings. Beef wasn't too spicy but had spiced flavor profile and was nice. Super nice to meet Robby and I suspect he owns this wonderful restaurant and y'all should go see him and have a great meal and wonderful dining experience. read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Lebanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

So yummy! Fresh and you can really taste the quality. So glad it's in the neighborhood. read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Chicken Shawarma with fries (extra crispy) - Lebanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

We stopped here as a quick pit stop with my family. They are recently into a health kick so they wanted something fresh and what way to go other than Mediterranean! I think the owners name is Robby, from what I overheard, regardless he was busy but none the less made us feel welcome. I had let him know my parents are avoiding heavy rice so he said he could do a lentil soup. My parents got the chicken kabob plate and I got the gyro of beef and lamb. I absolutely hate lamb- it's too gamey. He said to try it out that it was a nice balance of beef and lamb and I wouldn't notice the difference and boy was he right! It was so delicious and the lettuce and taziki added a punch of freshness! The store was slow and quiet but felt like a mom and pop shop. I will say the seating is quite uncomfortable one because I'm short so I really had to lean into the table. But overall it wss such a great dining experience. read more

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This place is a gem and we all need this place to be successful. Robbie (owner) is such a kind and gracious host. The restaurant is simple, small, and nicely decorated. This is a great place to have a dinner with a family of 2, 3, or 4. Not really big enough for a large party per se, but they do catering for that. Now let's get down to the food. I purposely ordered 3 different things so I could get a feel for the overall quality and taste of their food. I walked away with a "wow" experience and definitely recommend this place if you are looking for great Mediterranean food at a good price. Started with a simple lentil soup - well flavored, not overly salty. Perfect in its simplicity. I followed this up with an order of falafel. If you are a falafel person, you will know how hard it is to find a place that makes it well. It's usually overcooked, under flavored, or hard as a rock and will break your darn teeth. Not this place. Another win...well seasoned, perfectly cooked and served with a little tzatziki sauce and some fresh diced tomatos, and I believe what was a spinach/mint combo. Whatever it was...YUM!! Finally, I went with a classic gyro for my finale and it did not disappoint. Everything looked (wish I remembered to take a photo for you all) and tasted super fresh. The wrap bread wasn't dry or hard, the meat was tasty and not dried out, and the veggies were again super fresh. At the end of all this, our host/owner (Robbie) offered us dessert. I was already full, so declined. He came out with a piece of baklava anyway cut in half for myself and my lunch guest to try and it was also fabulous. It you are into the Mediterranean/Lebanese food, this place is a must. If you don't know if you are into this kind of food, please do yourself a favor and try it. I can't see how anyone walks away from this place with anything less than absolute satisfaction from a food and service perspective. I will 10000% be coming back to try the shawarmas, and probably everything else on the menu eventually. read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would. This place needs to stay open forever. So yummy. So delicious. I could eat this place everyday. Not kidding. Incredible. read more

This place was so good and felt like authentic Mediterranean food. The guy that helped us and cooked (also presumably the owner?) was very welcoming and helpful for our first time in. The people next to us ordered the plate entrees and the food looked so good and big portions. We will be back to try more things from the menu! read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Gyro Wrap - Lebanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

This restaurant is lovely! I was here last night and the food and vibe was wonderful. The owner is so kind and welcoming. His Chicken Pomegranate plate is delicious and such a beautiful spot! I love that the menu is simple and I highly recommend the Baklava. Not too sweet, just perfect! Thanks Robbie! read more

I made a phone order and it was quick and easy. The falafel wrap was the perfect size for the perfect bite. No falafel or crumbs falling out of the wrap, so perfect. The pickle was nice and crunchy and everything tasted fresh. The tahini tasted great. If I am ever back in town, I will definitely be back! read more

I hate having to write 1 star reviews. But tonight's experience at Mediterranean Bistro leaves me no choice... My wife and I have been wanting to try Mediterranean Bistro for a while, and I pushed for us to get takeout from there tonight. Before we drove out to their location on Elvas and 56th, we tried to place an order via phone. Unfortunately, and strangely, nobody was answering even after calling multiple times. But no problem! I decided instead to just order at the restaurant and wait for takeout there. (This would prove to be a mistake... ) My wife and I rolled up to their parking lot, and I went inside while she waited in the car. The inside of the restaurant is small, but quaint. There are a couple tables out front and booths inside. There's also a counter area where drinks are served. The restaurant smelled strongly of french fries and the food looked great, so I was excited to place my order! However, I waited, and waited, and waited... I walked inside and stood at the counter for over TWELVE minutes. No staff acknowledged me or greeted me. Not even whom I assumed was the boss (and/or owner?). He had a dark beard. The restaurant was half empty and not THAT busy, which confused me? Why was nobody coming over to me to take my order? I was standing by the sign that said something like "Place Orders Here" too. (Mind you, I couldn't get my order in because they weren't answering the phone, so I was willing to wait even longer for my food to be made). After waiting and waiting and waiting with zero acknowledgement, I had no choice but to "yell" over to a staff-member who was cleaning dishes if he could get somebody to take my order. He chuckled and remarked, "only the boss can do that." I then asked if he could grab the boss, as I was rightfully getting tired of waiting. He simply ignored me and kept washing dishes. A few more minutes went by and the boss/owner started walking towards me. Finally! My order would be taken! Or so I thought... But rather than take my order, he walked past me to "yap it up" with other customers who already received their food. It was then that I decided to walk out. The whole ordeal was frustrating and I couldn't take it anymore. I felt my time was wasted. And because my wife and I have to wake up incredibly early tomorrow, we settled on mediocre Co-Op burritos as it was getting too late to wait for some other take out. We were both truly looking forward to eating here, as reviews imply the food is fantastic. And the food DID look great.. but I never got the opportunity to try. My experience was frustrating, unprofessional, and even felt weirdly personal. If I'd known this was going to happen, we would've ordered online. But there was no way to predict I'd be "shunned" from ordering at the restaurant. Mediterranean Bistro- please do better. read more

This is such an underrated Mediterranean restaurant in all of Sacramento. It's towards east Sacramento near sac state. Owner and staff are very friendly and are fantastic at giving recommendations for first timers. It's such a good place to dine in for date night, to grab a drink and even a place to bring your family too. The food is amazing! I highly recommend the Kafta Burger and combo plate to start. The meat is tender and season well! And the combo plate is great if you are looking for more proteins! Overall I highly recommend, it's priced very well and they don't skimp out on the portions! read more

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So good! We ordered the Gyro Plate (came with a small side salad and pita bread), a Gyro Wrap, and the Greek Salad. Everything was delicious. The rice was flavorful and perfectly cooked, the hummus was fresh and creamy, and the gyro meat was so good. The Greek salad was huge - fresh greens, all the right toppings, and a light, perfectly balanced dressing. My husband and I shared everything and still had leftovers. Ordering through their business website for pickup was super easy, and the prices felt very reasonable for the portion sizes and quality. We live super close by and truly hope this place does well (it seems like a few previous spots in this location didn't make it). We're happy to support a local, family-owned business. When I picked up the food, I asked if the person helping me was the owner and he said yes - and he was working on Valentine's Day. That says a lot. So happy to have this place nearby. We'll definitely be back. read more

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I've driven past this place numerous times with the intent to try it and finally had the opportunity to have a lovely lunch here yesterday . I can't wait to go back . We walked In and were immediately greeted by the gentleman working there who was also very helpful and attentive during our whole experience there . People came and went grabbing their weekly lunch orders , sat with friends and chatted and you could tell everyone felt at home and very comfortable here . The food was SOOO good , it already smelled amazing upon entering but once they started cooking our food our noses were so happy ! I got the chicken shawarma plate wich came with generous portions of rice , tender and well seasoned chicken , salad and a few very tasty sauces ie hummus and tzatziki sauce and a side of pita for the table . My partner got the gyro plate wich was a combo of beef and lamb and again rice , salad and sauces . It was so much food I took half the plate home for leftovers and remained full for hours . 10/10 would return . Thank you for your service and sharing your delicious cuisine !! read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Chicken Shawarma Plate , Gyro Plate , 1 Piece Pita - Lebanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great Mediterranean spot. Been to this place three times this month. My order has been the combination plate with pomegranate chicken & gyro. fresh ingredients & great taste. The baklava is also good, flaky top with a nice undercarriage, it's on the sweeter side. Nice quaint location, Owner is nice and welcoming. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Combo plate- pomegranate chicken & gyro - Lebanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Great food, service, and overall vibes! The owner is very hands-on and really works to make sure it's a great meal. Cannot recommend enough!

Some friends and I came to Mediterranean Bistro & Roastery for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. It was a later lunch, but we were surprised to see a steady flow of customers through the restaurant. The space itself is small, but we grabbed a spot in one of the booths. The owner warmly and promptly greeted us and provided us with menus. After looking over all of the delicious options, I settled on a Greek salad with a side order of falafel. My one friend also ordered a Greek salad and a side order of falafel, while my other friend ordered the chicken Shawarma wrap. We appreciated the owner's honesty in letting us know that the quality of his current cucumbers was not up to his standard, so he omitted them from our Greek salads. In exchange, he offered to put more feta cheese - who is gonna say no to more cheese? The salad was a large portion for the price and extremely fresh. The side order of falafel were crispy and had great flavor. And my friend loved her wrap! All in all this is a very tasty Mediterranean spot; so when you find the craving strike, come check this place out. read more

My wife and I were trying to decide where to eat this evening and happened to come across Mediterranean Bistro through a quick Google search. We tried it out for the first time and we're so glad we did! I ordered the gyro wrap with onion rings and it was absolutely delicious. The gyro was flavorful and perfectly prepared, and the onion rings were a great side. My wife got the falafel plate and she really enjoyed it as well. The hummus was also very good, fresh, creamy, and full of flavor. What really made our experience stand out, though, was the customer service! They were incredibly attentive, friendly, and easy to talk to. The owner, Robby, actually cooked our food and even came out to serve us himself, which made the experience feel very personal. To top it all off, he surprised us with baklava ice cream on the house and it was amazing! Creamy, rich, and full of flavor. He mentioned that he makes it in-house, which made it even more impressive. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and truly enjoyed both the food and the hospitality. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

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Our second time back in a two week period. Now we have confirmed both the food and service are fantastic. Well worth the drive from Davis. read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Chicken kabob plate. Yum! One of the best ever. - Lebanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Pomegranate chicken plate was incredible. Huge portion and it comes with salad, hummus, rice and pita. The owner makes you feel at home. It's a small place, but clean and nicely decorated. read more

Located in an assuming corner of a shopping center, it can be easy to miss. There's limited parking, but don't count this bistro out! Tucked in the corner is an inviting place where the staff is friendly and quick to greet you and take your order. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and plenty of baklava on the bar top for you to admire. I'm not sure if the main cook was the owner or not, but he was very friendly and welcoming. With the limited booth seating, I sat at the bar top and ordered the gyro plate. He was excited to make its and said it's a great choice and easy to cook and assemble. The portions were generous (I didn't finish the whole plate) and the presentation was wonderful! I mentioned how beautifully the plate was arranged and he told me how he tries to plate things that would satisfy HIS appetite. I am so happy I stopped in because it was a cute little hideaway and such excellent service. read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Gyro Plate - Lebanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food is great. The (I'm assuming) owner is so kind. So far our favorites are the falafel, chicken shawarma, onion rings, and the hummus. Even my kid asks for it. read more

Excited to try this new restaurant in East Sac! Used to be the Wienery back in the day and has had several new starts but Med Bistro seems like a great fit! Excellent service, quick, and delicious! The chicken is super te'der with great flavor. I had the chicken shawarma pomegranate plate and my hub got the chicken kabobs. Pita had a nice sear on them, salad was great, sauces were yummy. Tasty hummus! Can't wait to try more things next time! Oh we got baklava also! Very good!! Small place, which ads to the vibe. The seats are a little high for the tables but that's okay. Price was in line with other stuff in the area and you get lots of food (I'm enjoying my other 1/2 for lunch tomorrow!) Lucky to have this delicious option in the neighborhood! read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Chicken Pomegranate Chicken pomegranate Shawarma Plate - Lebanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The food was delicious and the menu had really great options! The owner was very kind and attentive. Loved the eggplant wrap with the pomegranate molasses and the shawarma plate was a generous portion. Would definitely recommend for a tasty meal! read more

Wow! Do not sleep on this place! Best Gyro I have ever had.. and I have had many! Everything is very fresh the lamb/beef was really juicy. read more

I was craving some fresh and flavorful classic Greek cuisine and this sweet Mediterrean Bistro delivered! I ordered a chicken gyro. It was made fresh to order. The chicken was flavorful and tender, the tomatoes juicy and fresh, the tsitziki sauce was exactly perfect! I could not resist baklava as dessert. I highly recommend. The prices were more that fair and the food was awesome. I will be back! read more

Just had lunch at Mediterranean Bistro for the first time today. I highly recommend it! We had the Dried Tomato Hummus, Chicken Pomegranate Shawarma Wrap, Beef Gyro Wrap, & Baklava Ice Cream. Everything was so good. Check it out! read more

This place is located in East Sacramento. We found this place by accident while driving around. Good thing we stopped by and experienced great food, ambiance and a super friendly owner. Robbie, the owner greeted us warmly and made us feel home right away. He took our orders and was attentive to us and our furry baby. We ordered the gyro beef and lamb wrap with a side of lentil soup. The soup was very tasty and I literally could just had that for lunch. The gyro was a good size and was pack with a reasonable amount of meat with a balance of tzatziki sauce, red onions and lettuce. The chicken swarma wrap was made to perfection that I couldn't decide to take more than one bite from my husband's food. I may have to come back and order that for myself next time. However I don't think you can go wrong with either cause they are so superb in flavor and robust spices. Will definitely come back and bring my family to try out other food in the menu. read more

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My family enjoyed a delicious meal. The owner was so accommodating and helpful. My 13 and 3 year olds loved it. Couldn't recommend highly enough!! read more

We tried this place for the first time tonight. Wow. Definitely deserving of more than 5 stars. Flavorful, authentic, and incredibly fresh foods. Very excited for this restaurant and I hope that they are here for many years to come. read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Gyro Wrap in the foreground, Greek salad, side salad, and Gyro Plate in the background. - Lebanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great food at a great price. Friendly service. Free parking. What's not to love? Forced to add more characters so here are more characters. read more

The chicken was cooked and flavored so perfectly! What an amazing spot to stop by and get a bite to eat with a friend or for a date! The service was excellent we got the best service from the owner, what a pleasure! 10/10 would go to again! read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Chicken Pomegranate Shawarma Wrap - Lebanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I just had dinner here with my daughter. I had the double burger. It was fantastic. My daughter Claire had the beef Shawarma. The food was good. It tasted fresh and they serve quite a bit of food for what they charge. We definitely will come back. read more

Freshly prepared Greek food. First time with having a falafel burger. It was delicious! The owner/chef said he's the only place doing a falafel burger. The service was excellent. We'll definitely return! read more

The food was delicious. We ordered an gyros plate, eggplant wrap and Bastuma Shawarma. Again delicious. He's a one man show and a nice nice guy working hard. There are 4 booths and 3 outside tables but plenty of counter seating at kitchen and on a window wall. Can get crowded at night so if you don't want to wait,order to go. Do have a glass of wine and enjoy your wait. There is a kid's menu as well . Pricing is reasonable for a family. Menu selection is great for vegetarians as well. Go and support this restaurant and hard working new comer to East Sac. read more

I ate here last weekend while in town for work. My partner's and I ended up eating lunch here two days in a row to support this new business! (It was 3 weeks new) The owner, chef, waiter, etc Robby is a delight! He's clearly passionate about serving good food. Amongst our group we pretty much had everything and it was all delicious. The first day we came in we were the only people there. The second day,, Sunday, we walked in and all the booths were full! Yay! It took a little longer to order but you can see Robby working hard. As he figures out his plan he'll need to hire help for sure. So please be patient, this is not fast food. Best of luck Robby! read more

Amazing experience! The owner is very personable and welcoming. The portions are large, and the food is fresh and flavorful. We will definitely be back. read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Lebanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

I had a falafel wrap. Not bad but not great. What was good: the falafel was light and tasty, the pita bread was also good. But I guess I was expecting more interesting, given the restaurant's many 5-star ratings on Yelp. read more

A small quaint cozy restaurant. Indoor seats up to 28 plus outdoor seating of 3 tables. The Ambiance is wonderful. The owner is the cook and server. read more

Found this place on yelp, wife and I stopped by for lunch. The place was low key the ambiance was very clean and well kept. A nice spot to grab food and beer or glass of wine. The food was delicious we tried the Greek salad that was extremely fresh , The chicken pomegranate shawarma was amazing , spicy beef shawarma was so tender and on point. The owner Robbie was very friendly and polite he actually served us and prepared the food. We ended our meal with Turkish coffee and delicious baklava . I recommend stopping by and supporting this local business. It's well worth the experience. It's a pleasure to be able to enjoy other cultural food . We definitely will be recommending this place and returning soon to try more on the menu. Thank you Robbie read more