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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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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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

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 - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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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

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

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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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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We ordered catering from here while visiting for a rowing competition. We had to feed a group of 30+ high school kids and wanted to keep it healthy and this was amazing! The owner went above and beyond to help us out. The food was outstanding - honestly, and we tend to seek out a lot of Greek/Mediterranean food when traveling. All the food was fresh, hot, not greasy, and cooked perfectly! We will definitely order again! 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 - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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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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

Wonderful food, big portions. I had the chicken shawarma plate, my friends had gyro and falafel wraps. We also got the baklava, which was flaky and not too sweet. You have to order at the front, we didn't know, but chef took our order. Very busy at lunchtime but we came a little later so got parking and a table. Nice addition to the neighborhood. 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. - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

We ordered to go from here tonight and everything was amazing. We got the hummus, sun dried tomato hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel, and Lebanese moussaka. The portions are very generous. The place is small but really nice inside. There are a few tables outside. I want to get a Turkish coffee next time. We will definitely be back. 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

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 - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Truly 5 Star. This place radiants kindness and freshness. My chicken shawarma was moist, flavorful and oh so fresh. Proper grill/toast on the wrap. Nice n hearty for about $10. Perfect fish for a quick bite on the way to Sac U near by. The owner was incredibly hospitable. You should go, for real, so yum! read more

Was looking for a quick delectable meal and found Mediterranean Bistro here on Yelp. So glad we did! The dinner was amazing - the wraps were generously packed with fresh delicious ingredients, the indulgent fries and onion rings were perfectly cooked and served fresh and hot, and the owner was so engaging and kind. I forgot to take a picture because I was so excited to eat this. Delicious. Stop scrolling and come here for dinner! read more

Wow! What a welcome addition to the food scene around here I ordered the kefta wrap and it is so good that I am putting the review in right now as I'm eating it. This is not your traditional greasy kebab place. The food is really good. He even informed me that the beef is grass fed which is pretty amazing for $12.99. 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

The new Mediterranean Bistro is TO DIE FOR! As a falafel lover, I have been chasing my favorite falafel from Boston for 25 years. This place DELIVERED! My husband had the beef and lamb gyro and that was also fantastic. We will be back - maybe even as early as next week! You should go too!!!! Don't skip the falafel! 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 - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food is absolutely delicious, my favorite was Basturma Beef! Everything is so fresh and the ambiance is so inviting and welcoming! Not to mention owner Robbie is on point with his excellent service and attention to detail! read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Combo plate with Chicken Pomegranate Shawarma Wrap and Basturma Shawarma beef!!! So good and fresh!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

Into their restaurant twice now, food is excellent. Staff is very pleasant and accommodating. My husband had a gyro I had the chicken kebab both served a lovely salad. Nice wine selection house wines only eight dollars a glass, which is a big bargain here these days. read more

I have been here twice now, and had the best experience both times. The owner, Robbie, is so friendly and attentive. The food is delicious and very fresh. I love the variety of wines he has. The baklava ice cream is out of this world good. This place is such a welcome addition to East Sac. read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Chicken Shawarma plate, Kafta Kabobs Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

Excellent. Very good quality ingredients and courteous staff. Highly recommended. The menu is very good. Nice wine bar. Overall a very warm neighborhood addition. read more

The food is good. And, it's the vibe created by Robby that makes this the place to return to over and over again. He makes that place friendly, warm, comfortable. read more

Tried this place today and absolutely don't regret it! Definitely great place for dine in Mediterranean food and overall excellent flavors. Customer service is phenomenal and Robbie who has recently opened up the business is so welcoming and catering to his customers. The restaurant has a homey and communal feel, similar to restaurants in Spain and Italy and Croatia. A must try in Sacramento. read more

Wonderful hole in the wall to eat. Not a lot of parking during regular meal times. We just go later.

Amazing food, service, and will definitely be back soon. If you like mediterranean food or just want to try something new this place is definitely worth the stop. read more

Kafte Burger wins again! I literally could live off these things. Hands down, one of the best burgers in town! But then everything Robbie makes is delicious. To say we are repeat customers is an understatement. And so are my children and their families. Great food, great owner and staff! Always welcoming and just a warm and comfy feeling when you walk through the doors. See you again very soon!! read more

Food was Excellent.. Mediterranean Bistro is located in a strip mall. It had the aesthetic feel of a neighborhood diner. The welcome by The Owner/host was so warm and genuine I was glad we came even before we ate . We shared several dishes. The hummus was straight up the best I've ever had. I also ordered babaghanoush that was fresh and delicious. We had a chicken pita wrap and the chicken was so flavorful. There was also a smoked eggplant pita wrap All were exceptional.. The biggest surprise was the kafta (a seasoned ground beef) . It was delicious and better than any of us had had. Finally, he really must try the baklava flavored ice cream. It's not a place to go if you want to get dressed up fancy but if you want really good Mediterranean food, this is the place. We're definitely going back. It was in East Sacramento. It s not close to my home but worth the drive. read more

What a great addition to our neighborhood! For fellow east-sac'ers, this is where The Wienery used to be. The owner couldn't have been nicer. The menu is extensive and they have a larger wine selection than most of the expensive restaurants in town. My wife had the Basturma shawarma and I had the falafel. Both were excellent. Since this was lunch we ordered a'la carte. But if you come for dinner the "plates" section looks appropriate. We'll be coming back soon! read more

We just ate here for the first time today (take out). The owner was super outgoing and friendly. We had the lamb and chicken gyros, as well as a greek salad. The food was ready at the stated time, and packaged well. These were hands down the best gyros I have had in Sac, and I have had them all. The prices were reasonable for the high quality of food, and I will definitely be going back. The dog of a location has been the death of a lot of food businesses, and I would like to see lots of people try it out, so that it can be around for as long as the owner wants it to be. read more

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Robbie is warm, personable and attentive. Only thing better than Robbie's personality is the food. The chicken sharwama plate and spicy beef wrap were both fabulous, as were the lentil soup and baklava. And the portions were huge. Definitely worth checking out for a good meal. The interior is small but you can always get food to go! read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

Excellently seasoned food! Great customer service! Enjoyed the chicken shawarma wrap and lentil soup! Fabulous flavors! read more

Mediterranean Bistro - Lentil soup - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Love the gyro and the chicken pomegranate wrap! The owner is great and clearly puts a lot of care into his food. So glad to have good Mediterranean food in East Sac again. read more

So much good food! We each ordered the combo plate, I had Gyro meat & chicken shawarma with rice, hummus, and salad. Huge portions and so delicious! The meat was tender and flavorful! The owner, Robbie, was personable and considerate. We will definitely be back. read more