Great small business owned by father and daughter and the food is AMAZING. I have lived in Europe and visited Greece several times, and this place brings excellent memories. The spanikopita is wonderful and the rice is perfect. The Olympian mix of several Greek specialties is one to savor. Ten out of ten for this place. The location is the only issue, but their prices are low because of a low overhead. If you are in Temecula, this is a MUST VISIT for lunch. They open at 11:30. read more

Very friendly and quick for take out. Great pitas and spanakopita. Also the falafels and rice were good.

Let us put it out there. I love Mediterranean food, especially Greek. We came here for dinner and I ordered Falafel pita with rice and salad. My husband ordered Olympian. It was a plate of falafels, gyro meat, rice, salad and pita bread. My plate was 4 falafels. They were very crispy and full of taste of chickpeas. Chris (our waiter) took time with us to explain the wine lists (without reading it off a menu) explain in detail. The Food on how it is prepared and what to expect. My husband's gyro was perfectly cooked and marinated in spices from the Mediterranean. It was tender and not over cooked nor dry. The wine was from San Simeon Valley and bold with a hint of raspberry. Great suggestion from our waiter Chris. Thank you for an excellent dinner and read more

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Best Greek food outside of Greece! The dishes were fresh, delicious, and came out quickly. Customer service was excellent--our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly knew what he was talking about. I learned they sell some items by the pound, including their amazing feta cheese (note to self: perfect for future parties). The restaurant is beautifully decorated, spotless, and inviting. I've been here multiple times, and it never disappoints! read more

Small hole in the wall mediterranean spot! The food was amazing! Family owned! We met one of the family members Chris and he was very cool and polite! Chicken skewers and tzatziki were delish! Tim loved the Alfredo pasta with shrimp..he said the sauce was on bang status! I wasn't impressed with the rice, but the pita bread was on point and stole the show! Extra bonus points that the pita bread is used with unbleached flour! We certainly will be back!! Must check out this spot! Try the red wine!! read more

Our group enjoyed the gyro plate, falafel plate, antipasto salad and margherita bread.We've been here previously and had pasta with meat sauce and Pangea salad. Generous servings. The salads are fresh and tasty. The gyro meat was tender and flavorful. The rice was amazingly yummy. Great meat sauce/pasta. Their pita bread tastes homemade. Loved the bread appetizer. Family service and very pleasant. Hard to find the place, so there appears to never be a wait which is a bonus. read more

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I ate here today with my friend. Craving some dolmades, and falafel mainly, we opted for the sampler and Olympian platters. We were not disappointed. Everything tasted so good and I will definitely be back. We also had Baklava, which was warmed up (I've only had it room temp) but good. Staff made us feel welcome and attentive. I would recommend. read more

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OMG! What a gem! My husband and I found this Mediterranean restaurant on Yelp while we were visiting family. My husband's Italian dish spaghetti with Italian sausage & homemade meatball was delicious. My Gyro plate was tasty with plenty of meat. We will definitely go back again. My only complaint would be wine by the glass was a bit pricey. read more

I loved everything about this restaurant. LITERALLY everything!! 10/10 delicious and freshly made food, awesome customer service and a cozy place will definitely come back whenever I'm around. I'm glad I found it. read more

Great night at Pangaea - pasta Alfredo with chicken for my sweetie and the gyro plate for me. Welcoming service and great atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

This is a very fine restaurant with a personal touch. Guests are greeted like friends. The food is freshly made so it takes time. Well worth the wait. Highly recommended. read more

Oh my! What service! I had the Spankopita which is a layered pastry of Phyllo dough, spinach, and feta cheese. Wow, so fresh and so good. I had a ham radio meeting there and the service was AMAZING! The sign on the building is raggedy and needs to be redone or repaired, but otherwise.... read more

Pangaea is a family owned and run restaurant and has Greek and Italian cuisine. My daughter and son-in-law treated me there to lunch on a friend's recommendation, knowing that Greek cuisine is one of my very favorites. The friend said to get the saganaki appetizer for sure, which we did. We ordered different lunch platters so we could sample each other's--dolmades, spanakopita, and chicken souvlaki. For dessert, we had baklava. Every dish was fantastic, and the service was exemplary! Since there are several other items on the menu that we are eager to try, Greek and Italian, we will be going back. read more

Great food always. Excellent service with desire to make customers happy. Family owned and run and love supporting local businesses

Amazing Greek & Italian Gourmet Vegan Dish of the highest caliber. The type of dish that gets better and better with every bite and that you never want to end. Paired with a sweet red wine . Beautiful musical ambience by Greek composer Yanni playing in the background makes you feel like you are in Europe. Incredible customer service by Kim & Chris always accommodating and polite. This restaurant is a hidden gem that I wish I'd discovered sooner. It's my #1 spot in Temecula. Would highly recommend. read more

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The food was delicious and the server was so knowledgeable and friendly. I brought a friend and she loved it too.

The food is AMAZING!! Kimberly runs the place helped by her brother, Chris. And she does the cooking of mouthwatering and beautifully presented Italian and Greek dishes. It's as if you were invited to her home. Everything was made to order. I'm new to the area (from NJ) but this is and will be my #1 spot in Temecula. OPA!!! read more

So... I hate that this place has been around 10 years and I just found it TODAY! As someone who is from Detroit- living in the Inland Empire I'm constantly missing quality Greek/Mediterranean cuisine. This place is LEGIT! From the saganaki to the dolmas to the spanakopita- I was in heaven! I'm so glad we found it - and we will so be back! read more

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Really good Greek food. The service was great. Tip- be sure to order tzatziki sauce. It didn't come with my gyro platter. So I was surprised. read more

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Stopped by on a whim! Do not regret it! I was driving down to San Diego from the Inland Empire and decided I wanted to eat food somewhere along the way. Pangaea seemed to be along the way and the option of having both Greek and Italian food seemed very appealing. The owners of the restaurant (I assume) were very friendly and willing to explain each dish and offer their recommendations. My understanding is that the husband is Greek and the wife Italian, so they decided to serve both cuisines. They did both very well! We opted for the vegetarian Olympian (which comes with falafel) and the Arrabbiata pasta. We ordered the Arrabbiata pasta and it came out essentially at the optimal level of spicy. Distinctly spicy, but not enough to overpower the taste of the pasta. I was not really expecting spicy food at an Italian/Greek place, but it was a pleasant surprise. The falafel was crunchy and flavorful, not excessively fried, and all of the parts of the Greek combo were fresh and enjoyable. The diversity of the things they offered in the combo were far beyond what I was used to - they had grape leaf roll (!!!), souvlaki, falafel, rice, pita, and a Greek salad topped with cheese. They also offered Greek coffee, which I assumed was the same beverage as Turkish coffee except it's called Greek coffee in Greece and Turkish coffee in Turkey. Suspect using the wrong word in the wrong place may trigger Balkan-tier energy. Anyways, the Greek coffee was very flavorful and definitely woke me up for the drive down. They warned me it was "very strong", so this should be a treat for coffee enjoyers! The prices were extremely reasonable, far far far less than I usually see from Greek or Italian places, which is honestly why I don't get Greek or Italian food very often. However, I left Pangaea with a full stomach and a full wallet. Somehow, a singular restaurant has ended up both my favorite Greek restaurant and my favorite Italian restaurant at the same time. A very impressive accomplishment! Now if only I lived closer to it... read more

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Everything about this place is a hidden gem. It's located behind the Rancho car wash on Jefferson and Winchester Road. The Greek food is freshly made and simple and simply delicious . I have never been disappointed there by their gracious service and fresh entrées . read more

I used to frequent this restaurant for lamb chops but found the owners unwilling to protect customers during Covid which I thought was very disrespectful. I stopped patronizing them. Unfortunate as I prefer to patronize local family owned businesses. read more

I have passed by this place many times hoping to one day try it out. I finally went today with my little sister and it was well worth it! We both really enjoyed our food and the staff was very cordial and kind. My little sister is usually a picky-eater (she has autism and is very sensitive to texture/taste/smell) so she was cautious at first, but she actually truly enjoyed the food!! She had the Chicken Masala. I had the Olympian lunch special. The restaurant was also nicely decorated and relaxing. I will definitely be returning here with the rest of my family. Ps. Most of the food tasted and appeared to be primarily made-in-house. Big plus!! read more

This restaurant serves delicious food! My uncle wanted to go for his birthday and they treated him like a king. The gyro sandwich was the best I've had!! Our server was fantastic! She accommodated all of my uncles silly whims. read more

My wife and I left the kids at home and dined at Pangaea last night and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Here's why: *Food: Excellent! Also, its priced reasonably with a variety of dishes ranging in prices from inexpensive side dishes and appetizers to pricey lamb shanks. We wanted to eat light so we ordered a variety of the Greek vegetarian dishes and literally everything we consumed was not only delicious, but very "real" and genuine. The hummus is handmade fresh and has texture and character unlike places that just open a container of store bought hummus. The grape leaves, rice, spicy hummus, cheese, salad, olives, and especially the pita bread was all very good. We can't wait to go back to try more and since it's a "dual kitchen," we want to bring family and friends so we can experience the Italian side of the place. *Service: Also very good. We were sat immediately and offered water and help with the menu. The chef's son served us as this is a family affair. He was kind and attentive throughout the meal and didn't try to push us to get wine or anything like that which was great for a change. *Ambiance: Ok, this place is in a little strip mall, so it's not a hipster spot and you're not in Greece, and that's ok, it's focused on food and device and has more of a traditional vibe. The restaurant was dim but in a romantic way for us as a couple. It was busy but not crowded, even on a Saturday night so that's also a plus since Temecula dining can be tough on weekends without a reservation. Overall this place is a solid A, so if you're looking for Mediterranean food which does include Italian as well as more classic Greek fare, you've got to try it out. I'm excited to go back and m, once again, I send my compliments to the chef and family, keep it up! read more

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Pangaea is a complete restaurant. Good service great food can't ask for any more than that. Once you eat at this restaurant you'll be coming back soon for more. read more

Pangaea catered our wine social event for 40 people. The food was AMAZING!Kimberly was fantastic to work with in selecting the menu items and amounts for our party. Ordered gyros, chicken souvlaki, and eggplant parma. Everyone absolutely loved the food. Huge portions and great price. If you want delicius food, amazing service, and great value call Pangaea to cater your next event or stop in to try their fantastic food. read more

Our favorite spot for Greek food in the area! Completely authentic unassuming place in a slightly rundown strip mall, but don't let that stop you from coming here. It is very old-school mom and Pop decorated inside. I ate there once for dine in and service was fantastic and friendly. Highly recommend the sampler appetizer so you can try it. Their hummus is amazing and so is the feta. Gyro plate is a must get. read more

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The look inside may deceive you, but the food and the service are excellent, been there twice and will be there more. Tried felafel (among the best I had), souvlaki, salad, fresh lemonade, vegetarian mix, hummus, and the pita-like bread was warm and tasty. read more

We are staying at the LaQuinta next door and thought we'd get food close by... we happened by Pangaea. I wished we lived here! My husband got the lasagna and I got the gyro. We shared a salad, baklava and a feta dip. Everything was DELICIOUS and huge! Lucky you if you live nearby. Either way, go eat there! read more

Yum! We were trying to find an Italian restaurant today that was open and we found this restaurant. Don't let the business area detour you. The food is very tasty and the service was top notch! I was very satisfied with a wonderful meal and pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. The cappuccino was perfection and the port wine with our chocolate desert was the cherry on top! The owners are the best, and thank you... for such great attentive service. They definitely put the love into their food. We both left ... satisfied with our meals. read more

This was our first time trying Pangea. They have a great rating on Yelp so we decided to give them a try. We are very happy we did! It's a small quaint family run restaurant with excellent service and fresh ingredients made to order. The chicken souvlaki is seasoned so well and juicy, not dry at all. The chicken pita is huge and delicious as well. Do yourself a favor and try one of the Greek beers while your there. read more

Pangaea Restaurant and Wine Bar - Huge, delicious chicken pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Temecula, California

Nice, quiet atmosphere with excellent service. And the food is delicious. The hot ham, chicken & provolone sandwich is incredible. My girlfriend had the gyro platter and the meat was amazing. Love this place. Can't wait to go back for their Lamb Chops! read more

This is an amazing restaurant. The food is freshly made when you order. They serve both Greek & Italian. It is family owned & they make you feel welcome like you're old friends. My personal favorite is the eggplant, but every dish I have tried with my friends is delicious. Don't miss going to this restaurant, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great menu, cozy and comfortable, excellent service. Happy to say we're repeat customers-- we drive up from San Diego to eat here.

Finally tried out Pangaea Restaurant for the first time. The food was amazing. Service was amazing. I don't know why this place isn't talked about more in Temecula! We tried their spanakopita, gyro, baklava, coffee along with the chicken parm and marinara with meatballs. You can taste the love and time they put into their food. Highly recommend and can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

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Pangaea is a solid 4 or 4+ in my experience. My wife went for a group lunch a couple of weeks ago and came home with food a positive vibes to share with me, so yesterday we went for an early dinner so I could see for myself. Service is super. Menu has plenty of choices and I was happily surprised that they offer some Italian dishes but I was there for the Greek food. I had the "Olympian" plate with Gyro, Falafel and Dolmades with flavorful rice, a nice green salad and flatbread. My wife got the Chicken Souvlaki (one of her favorites!) and we both had the Avgolemono soup. Nice lemon flavor, but not too much..just right. I tried the Chicken Souvlaki and it was so flavorful! Seasoned to perfection. My Gyro was equally satisfying and I like how they make their Falafel crispy on the outside. I recommend this place if you like Greek food and supporting small, family owned businesses. read more

Service was great. Kimberly was our waitress and she was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Very small eating area, but can easily accommodate a large party. read more

This is a convenient (and delicious!) place for lunch while your car is getting washed (Rancho Car Wash on Winchester & Jefferson) But even more - the food is wholesome and flavorful and worth a trip just for that. I was surprised to find such a nice restaurant tucked away in this location. Truly, the food is top quality - wholesome and tasty and the service is attentive. I tried the Village Salad the last time I was in...it's basically bigger pieces of all the toppings that go on a Greek Salad, no lettuce. Filling! - especially with the fresh pita they serve it with. You can add their perfectly seasoned chicken breast to any salad (or salmon). Another exceptional menu item is the avgolemono soup. It's a hearty, lemony bowl of ribboned egg, chicken, and rice, served with their fresh pita. The flavor is on-point and I can't wait to order it again. Seriously, give these folks a try. Get off the fast food lunch train, feed yourself right, and relax a bit! read more

The ambiance is very pleasant, inviting, family oriented, great for big parties, they offer catering for larger gatherings. When you walk in the front door you can see a lot of business owners promoting themselves which is refreshing to see because it means that they are trying to promote a tight-knit community where you support one another. The first room that she walk into as you're passing into the dining room is a wine tasting bar. Throughout your dining experience you may see different couples of people coming in to try the wines. I took notice that these customers really enjoyed the conversations they had with the owners and family employees, and so they would sit in the dining area in order food afterwards which is not something you see very often. My husband and I always meet very nice people with interesting stories to tell while we're sitting about 6 ft away at our dining tables. Our server, Kimberly is attentive, inviting, warm, extremely knowledgeable, and honest. Here you will find traditional dishes, tasty food, fresh seasonal quality ingredients while supporting a Family owned business. They have amazing customer service. The wine tasting area is doing well although it's Covid. We ordered two Appetizers: - Mushrooms - Margherita bread with Marinara sauce My first time here with my husband Kimberly had recommended we try the mushrooms on the appetizer menu. The mushrooms are so delicious and it keeps them coming back. They are cooked in a light olive oil, rosemary, minced garlic, carmelized onion, chives, possibly parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. And on our second visit here we just had to order it! Mushrooms are tender with a bite, just the way I like it. My husband and I ordered their Margherita bread when we had inquired if they had something similar to Bruschetta. The Margherita bread was reminscent of Bruschetta and Margherita flat bread pizza. On a bed of french bread, warm fresh slice tomato, minced basil, melted Morzarella cheese top there was crumbles of fresh parmesan, with a drizzle of olive oil. On the side it was served with a saucer of Marinara sauce that was made fresh by the chef. This something I definitely would like to order again. Our main dishes we ordered: - Spaghetti and Meatballs - Alfredo Pesto pasta My husband ordered the Spaghetti and Meatballs dish. The meatballs down to the sauce were packed full of amazing flavor. The owner was the only chef working that day. My husband said this is unlike any spaghetti has had before and it's one of the best spaghetti dishes he's had within two years. The meat was very tender, sweetened tomato sauce, rich in color. The Marinara sauce had fresh diced tomatoes, tomatoes sauce, fennel seeds and other ingredients I couldn't put my finger on. The spaghetti sauce is also served with the margherita bread as a dipping sauce. My Alfredo Pesto pasta dish was very refreshing. I can honestly say I haven't had anything like it but I love Alfredo pasta and I love pesto sauce so I thought why not have these two worlds combine. The noodles were soft, al dente. When I expressed my concern for such a strong taste of pesto in the dish Kimberly had asked the chef to add a bit less than regular.She directly explained to me how the Alfredo Pesto Pasta has heavy whipping cream in the creamy cheese sauce that will cancel out any bitter taste from the sweet basil or regular basil. She did notify me that the basil is seasonal ingredients so depending on what time of year it is they will have sweet basil or regular basil. They do not use any cheese powders. Only fresh cheese. The reheated leftovers from Pangea Restaurant still taste delicious! Pangea is a Greek and Italian family owned business. They treat veterans very well. Their infectious charm and great quality ingredients, made-to-order food keeps you coming back. They serve a large diverse crowd of customers, it's liked by many. I can't wait to go back and dine here. My husband and I are definitely loyal customers. They are changing the name sign above the restaurant right now so don't be alarmed that the name is missing they are still in business. read more

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