Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Luis Obispo
7 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Such a great new spot in San Luis Obispo! Great for a group to go in and share several different types of tapas. We had the meat and cheeses,..."
Aspasia Kalapothakos
"I wish I could give this more than 5 stars. We’re huge foodies based in sf and really value the full 360 of service, food, atmosphere, wine,..."
Kori
"Loved this place. Excellent meal all around. From the food to the vibe to the staff and their recommendations, everything was great. And for the..."
Jason Hoffer
"We're so excited to have a new nice restaurant in SLO. The food was great and we already know what we want to try the next time we go. The service..."
Amalia Hilderbrand
"Awesome addition to the SLO food scene! Great for family style with delicious tapas, unique Caesar salad, solid sangria... Can't wait to return to..."
Joe Kriege
"The service was excellent. Connor was super nice and informative. We had so many things and they were all absolutely delicious but the best thing was..."
Fanny Arenas
"We had a delightful meal 3 tapas and dessert, along with some excellent Spanish blend wine and very attentive..."
Tom Brander
"Great new Spanish restaurant that's mostly fish and all wonderful. Excellent selection of tapas, other small plates, and a handful of large entrees...."
Dan Penkauskas
"I was fortunate enough to find this restaurant through a chance encounter with Executive Chef Carlos. We spoke while having dinner at another local..."
John Sebes
"Great Spanish seafood cuisine that opened in downtown. There are many tapas selections and they make several octopus specialities. The wine by the..."
"I had seen this place several times and finally got a chance to dine here. Super good. I had the Spaghetti Al limone and it was absolutely superb...."
Lupe Serrano
"It was my daughter's birthday and she chose La Locanda for dinner. We had never heard of the place as we're from out of town so we had no..."
Rhea Sunshine
"Have been here three times since it changed ownership. Love the Angnolloti alla Piemontese. So few places serve these yummy meat filled pastas in a..."
Phillip Hasley
"We had a table of 4 who all got different dishes and we all really enjoyed each dish we had! Best butternut squash I have ever eaten, I highly..."
Hannah Miller
"Reasonably priced and deliciously flavorful and delicate Italian. I love the small and simple place with a bit of back seating. We loved our dinner..."
Cameron Embree
"As out of towners from the OC, we came across this little Italian gem of a restaurant. Wonderful people, our server was engaging. The owners 10 month..."
Malyn Roest
"Cozy Italian restaurant with great, friendly service and wonderful food! My wife had the gnocchi and I had the Salmon. Both were fantastic! We..."
David Segleau
"Easy-going ambiance coupled with a creative and delicious menu and ample wine list makes La Locanda a favorite destination in San Luis Obispo. The..."
Char Postlewaite
"Maybe the best butternut squash ravioli I have ever..."
Eugene Buczynski
"We had a fabulous dinner last night. One of the best red sauces I have had in a restaurant. I had the fettuccini with meat sauce and my husband..."
Carla DeMerritt
"Great food for a fair price!
The food tastes great and the place is not only clean but the server has a one of a kind ability to describe food with..."
Connor Chavez
"REAL authentic Italian food! We’ve been to Rome, Milan and Florence and this place still is better than the majority of places in Italy...."
Selina Quiroz
"My favorite spot in SLO. A small intimate and authentic Italian place. You will likely be served by the wonderful Lucas who will make you want to..."
Seamus Seamus
"Had a wonderful meal with the kids. The food was amazing. I wanted to eat everything on the menu. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Very..."
Lourdes Garden
"This is an incredibly charming fine-dining Italian restaurant. Very spare and simple decor. Sweet and excellent service. I had the breseaola, meat..."
Daniel Talsky
"Early dinner for 6.. food was great! Service was professional and..."
Hoss Christensen
"Sweet little Italian place with a relaxed atmosphere and fabulous food. The one service person there the evening we were there was fast, very..."
Lynn Segleau
"Best Caesar Salad, dressing light and flavorful enhancing fresh romaine. Next their fresh pasta, Butternut Squash ravioli and beef ravioli with Demi..."
Sherri Anderson
"Many wonderful items on their menu, not only the lasagna. Service is usually enthusiastic and helpful. Prices very reasonable, as it is with the..."
Left Falafel Top Shwarma Plate Bottom Plate Gyro Plate
Med Gyro Pizza
Shawarma
Beef
Med Greek Feta Pizza
Gyros
Gyro Tray A la Carte
Kabobs
Tri Tip Pizza
Cakes
Salad
Falafel Tray Per Piece
Lamb
Baklava Tray Per Piece
Sauces
Med Chicken & Garlic Pizza
Cider
Falafel 1
Pita Hummus
Cola Zero
Fries w Garlic Dip
Falafel Sandwich
Greek Salad Tray
Gyro Sandwich
Hummus
Pita Sandwich
Kebab
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Pizza
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is one of San Luis Obispo's most beloved restaurants. From Pizza to Gyros and salads, Petra has an expansive menu. The food quality is high, and..."
Chris
"Petra is an absolute treasure on the Central Coast, a culinary haven that transforms ordinary days into extraordinary experiences. From the first..."
Christopher Limon
"It’s all good. Huge pita sandwiches. Wonderful homemade sauces. The pita bread is light and fresh. The Persian ice cream sandwiches were big an..."
Rich Razon
"Delicious. I enjoyed the small gyros pizza and added jalapeños. Great vibes on the covered parking lot “patio” (a holdover from COVID’s..."
John Prater
"Too bad that they don't allow 4.5 stars in the rating system. The menu selections looked great, I shared a Gyros-Pizza 😋
Parking would be better..."
Jeff Deacon
"I came to this place on a Friday evening looking for something hearty and homie. I've been on the road for about a week, and just wanted a family..."
James S.
"I'm not a huge fan of Mediterranean food so I always go with their pizzas. Some people say it's the best pizza in CA it's that good! $11 for a decent..."
Tayler Mallory
"Hands down the food was Amazing! My family and I really really enjoyed it. Great and fast service. Love the set up of the restaurant and most of all..."
Ruby
"When I lived in SLO back in 2016 this was one of my favorite places to go eat. I went back over thanksgiving week 2023, still exceeds expectations...."
Karla Wood
"Parking: street parking. We went for dinner at 7PM so there were plenty of street parking.
Efficient service: one orders at the counter and then..."
teadrinker
"Always amazing food. Keep trying new foods and never disappointed. Generous servings. My partner gets the steak kabob or the tri tip pita. I get..."
Jennifer Vineyard
"I like Petra and I get that lots of college and young people come there for good food and a super casual atmosphere. I do miss the feeling of a more..."
Jennifer Curtiss
"I was going to give Petra five stars because I thought the place was great and the food was inexpensive and very good, but they lost the order for..."
Michael Delehanty Real Estate
"Loved this place when I lived in SLO so decided to make a visit again! Food/Taste/Flavor: 4/5 - we went around 11 AM and the food was surprisingly..."
sbbcampervan
"Solid, Mediterranean food in a no fuss atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating options. The lamb and chicken plates were tasty, had good..."
Victoria Warthen
"So glad we tried this place when we visited SLO. My wife always loves Mediterranean food, but it’s not usually my favorite. This place makes it..."
Jacob Wheeler
"I went there in afternoon and it wasn’t crowded but still really liked the vibe. You go inside order your food and find a spot to see. I ordered..."
Valeh Ebrahimi
"Always a treat! Everything here is so flavorful! I had the chicken bowl, sister had the lamb shawarma, amazing! We also had the lentil soup which..."
"I don't understand why this place isn't at least a 4.7 (except that maybe people are looking for heavily Americanized Mediterranean-ish food when..."
Nad B.
"This is the best Morrocan food in all of SLO! It's a husband and wife team. She was very patient with us in answering all of our questions. The food..."
Bren Walker
"Great ambiance. Polite and friendly service and delicious food. They have a beer and wine license but do not offer it. You can bring your own beer or..."
Zeke Shifflett
"One of the best restaurants around, every dish is killer. I always visit when I’m in..."
Betsie Wilson
"Rolled into town at about 840pm and wanted to get a bite to eat. Found this little gem on the top of a hill. Was greeted by a very friendly woman. We..."
DIXIE NORMOUS
"Excellent Lamb Kebab and beef shanks. We are glad to take chef’s recommendations to try the Moroccan tea, it was slightly minty and sweet, so..."
Tony Fu
"If you want to eat a homemade meal at a restaurant overlooking the ocean and the palm trees this is the place to go. I promise you will not be..."
Sunnayna Singh
"Good food and a family owned business that should be supported more. Moroccan food is amazing. The place need some ventilation for better air..."
HH
"The service was excellent, the food delicious. I got the spicy salmon it came with rice , vegetables and bread, it was very tasty, the vegetables..."
Karen Manley
"Great authentic Moroccan food! The harira soup was amazing and definitely reminded me of Moroccan soup. The couscous de fez was really good and it..."
"Their atmosphere is phenomenal! New, modern, and clean, I couldn’t appreciate it more.
The unique almond ice cream is surprisingly good, and they..."
Austin Ma
"I crave their garlic sauce! You can't go wrong with any selection at Jaffa. The salads are huge, topped with tons of meat. The gyros are packed..."
Kristine Beatty
"This place is one of the best Greek Cuisines we have had. I was so upset to finish my food, seriously. It was so delicious!
Better yet, we checked..."
Faisel Skeik
"The portions were good, the taste of the food was good, lots of meat. Only, the lamb didnt have a strong taste of what lamb tastes like. I have had..."
M C
"I come here all the time and I absolutely love it! The pita is soft and doughy, the meet is fresh and well flavored, and the sauce is amazing. I..."
Tom Flucke
"Delicious food, and a great selection of drinks and sauces. Prices weren't bad either! If you're wanting some authentic Mediterranean food this is..."
Zachary Griffith
"Great food, I always get the gyro plate, the times I have branched out I haven't been disappointed. The staff is super friendly and accomodating...."
Taylor Morgan
"I've been coming here for over a decade, including the old location, and it's always been fantastic. I do miss the wall of drinks they had at the old..."
Stephen
"This is a great lunch or dinner spot with very fast food and generous portions. I often come here for a beer after work with friends and have always..."
Kacey Hadick
"This is a regular place for my coworkers and myself.
All the meat is great here! I personally go for the entree plate with extra pita bread. It..."
James Johandes
"Their ordering system is a bit weird, as well as having a pay-after-you-eat system without table service.
When it comes to the food, however, it's..."
Brent Williams
"Gyro is awesome. The gyro salad comes with pita with garlic smashed. The hummus is nice with right amount of paprika. Although it's an order and take..."
mathieu baissac
"Great staff. Amazing food. I lived in Greece, and outside of Greece, the BEST gyro. The bread is soft and tasty, the meat was spiced just right..."
Cathy Turner
"Good food, and fun spot! Only concern is the food always takes a while. Took around 25 minutes to get 2 combination plates with only 2 or 3 small..."
Amber Lillie
"Had a great supper with a friend at Jaffa in SLO. Helpful service to customize my order. Falafels were so good! Not greasy or oily, just right..."
Karen Merriam
"Nice little Lebanese restaurant near downtown but not downtown.
Outside seating in nice weather, decent selection of beer, (need more choices) and..."
Bill Leys
"I love this restaurant. I have never been disappointed with the food. In fact, my friend and I decided to eat Jaffa in place of original a..."
Devon Shearer
"I tried this place with a friend on a whim because we were craving Mediterranean and we did not regret it! I got the falafel plate and it was so..."
Bucatini Carbonara with Egg House Made Pancetta and Pecorino Cheese
Bruschette
Pasta
Spumoni Bomba
Pesto
Salad
Tomato Potato Bisque
Fish
Calamari
Insalata Cafe Roma
Ossobuco
Calamares
Pizza Pepperoni Calabrese
Sit down
Healthy
Mediterranean
Italian
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Wheelchair Accessible
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"We sat outside since we had a dog with us, so that's why the 3 on atmosphere. Service was on the slow side, but waiter was very knowledgeable and..."
Wayne Muto
"We went with another couple and dinner and conversation was lovely. My husband tried the soup, a lovely tomato potato bisque and I had the beet..."
Mary Sendall
"It was very wonderful relaxing and romantic all in one place. Wine list was very complete. Highly recommend the evening special for a fantastic meal...."
Christopher Frasher
"What’s not awesome about Cafe Roma?
I love it!!!
My pasta was cooked to perfection and the cocktails were A+.
The owner is friendly and it shows in..."
Alice Ruhl
"Excellent experience! The food was great, atmosphere was comfortable, and the service was outstanding. Would recommend Cafe Roma for any special..."
D MzczK
"I had a tomahawk ribeye steak medium rare. It was huge and cooked to perfection. Our server Grace was a delightful person who was friendly and..."
Kevin Steinmetz
"Excellent food and very attentive service. The pasta dishes we ordered were..."
Alex Aydin
"Absolutely fantastic food, drinks and service. The zucchini appetizer we ordered was fantastic and my porterhouse was cooked perfectly. We couldn’t..."
Thomas Medina
"The food was wonderful and Carlos was so welcoming and attentive. Definitely..."
Annette Aviles
"The food was quite good. Our server Sandra, was awesome! My wife is vegan/plant base.
Alrhough there's no option on the menu for her, Sandra and my..."
Aaron DeHart
"A local favorite for the big wallet crowd, but the food tastes like a 70s family Italian restaurant. The staff knows and loves their regulars and..."
Rod “RocketRod” Kavanagh
"One of the top places in town. Excellent food. Proper service. The location is the kind of atmosphere you want for fancy Italian. easy to..."
Christian Valentine
"Osso buco was tender and had good taste. However, the risotto was a little too mushy for MY taste. The halibut special was very very good, all in all..."
David Lopez
"Very cozy, authentic food and decor. Great wine selection! My meal was amazing!!! Highly recommend this place for a fancy meal..."
Jennifer Johnson
"Quaint atmosphere, loved the house ravioli, great staff. Just too much good stuff on the..."
Roderic Kavanagh
"Cafe Roma is a wonderful restaurant with excellent food, great friendly staff and lovely ambience. Highly recommend..."
josephine brogan
"Shrimp Piccata and Short Ribs were just a good as the service. Beautiful restaurant with a very nice..."
Richie M.
"Stopped for a meal after arriving on amtrak train.
I failed to get our server's name, but she was an absolute delight!
Place opens at 5p. Getting..."
"My friend and I met up here in paso a month ago or so.. He said they had tasty food... He wasn't wrong loved the salad with the light spicy pepper..."
FREELANCERS BROSEPH
"Delicious Mexican food with great variety not overpriced. Your plate comes with chips and salsa. Great walk up and order spot and seating area has..."
Jay Lee
"This spot has changed hands several times. It’s a toss up sometimes. Hopefully San Miguel will succeed, the food is GOOD , busy place lots of young..."
Melissa Flores
"This is a spot you HAVE to check out if you're passing through!
The California Burrito was huge and tasty, the hot sauce (included) was spicy, but..."
Alan Eosso Jr
"Just got 3 tacos, asada, pollo, and al pastor. Very tasty classic street tacos. Red and green salsas were good. Thank you. I can't wait to come back..."
Rex Myers II
"The food never disappoints! We always get quesobirria tacos, pastor tacos and wet burritos always consistently amazing. Lov this place!!..."
Home Mom Helena
"Came in this morning with the whole family. Ordered 2 805 burritos, veggie burrito, and 3 ham egg and cheese burrito for the kiddos. It was a hit...."
Jeremiah Ellard
"Very friendly staff and delicious food. I am gluten free and vegetarian and their veggie tacos are delicious. Highly..."
Sonja Hedstrom
"Excellent sopes, generously loaded with abnormally fresh produce and well-seasoned meat. Every element is discernable and perfectly proportioned...."
Fabian Cartouche
"Humongous burrito bigger than a baby!!
Been to a lot of Mexican places in SLO and this is one of my favorites. I’ve visited 4 times this week and..."
Kylie Phillips
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