Mediterranean

Order the best Mediterranean near Billerica, MA

Best Mediterranean Restaurants Nearby in Billerica

NAYA

NAYA

4.7
(100+)
• Middle Eastern • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 37 min
"The Greek salad was really fresh and excellent, with tasty chicken schwarma."
"The beef shawarma had out of this world flavor, definitely more than cava imo"
NAYA bowl
Build your own bowl with a base of vermicelli rice or seasonal grains. Add layers of flavor with our perfectly seasoned proteins and fresh unlimited toppings.
$17.73
chicken shawarma bowl
Juicy and flavorful roasted chicken marinated in middle eastern spices over grains with your choice of toppings.
$13.47
NAYA roll
Wrap up your meal with our Lebanese-style roll on freshly baked white or whole wheat pita. Add your choice of protein and unlimited toppings.
$14.93
the classic chicken bowl
Perfectly spiced chicken shawarma served over vermicelli rice with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, Lebanese pickles, toum, and lemon tahini sauce. Served with a side of pita.
$17.47
Shah's Halal Food

Shah's Halal Food

4.6
(1k+)
• Halal • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 9.1 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"Just amazing food and amazing value. If you like a good gyro, these guys deliver. The pita bread in particular is clearly made in house and is among the best I've ever had. Get the Pakora Chips too. Big portion and crazy good."
"chicken sandwich was AWESOME. Beautiful presentation and delivery from the actual business!! Baklava... chef's KISS 💋. Not TOO sweet or too much!!!! We will absolutely be ordering more!!! Right by 7-11 on Mammoth Rd!! Check out the Ton of different things on the menu!! looking forward to trying their dishes!! Freshness and the portion out of control!! Could definitely share."
Chicken over Rice
A delicious meal of juicy chicken marinated and grilled to perfection served over our signature aromatic basmati rice and salad of your choice.
$14.83
Golden Shahwarma
A delicious meal of juicy Shahwarma chicken marinated and grilled to perfection in our crispy bread
$13.97
Custom Platter
Build your own platter with salad, rice, or both, and add your choice of protein and sauces.
$13.96
Combo over rice (cont beef)
Delicious meal of juicy chicken marinated and ground Beef & Lamb mixed with finest herbs and spices, grilled to perfection and served over our signature aromatic basmati rice and salad of your choice.
$14.96
GRECO

GRECO

4.5
(1k+)
• Greek • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 6.5 mi • 37 min
"Zucchini Chips , + SD Chicken Souvlaki and Pita Chips + Dip were seasoned and cooked beautifully as always. Pita Chips + Dip were especially well packaged. We recently ordered them from a different location and we're disappointed bc Burlington always does such an excellent job. 5 stars!"
"The Greek plate had so much food and was amazing. Fresh meats and veggies. The fries were very soggy though I would've rather rice instead honestly. I would definitely order again."
Build-Your-Own Plate
Build your perfect Greco plate, starting at $13.95. Served with a fresh Greek salad and warm pita bread, plus your choice of protein, sauce, and side. A hearty, flavorful way to enjoy all your Greco favorites on one plate. Approximately: 550–900 cal
$17.25
Zucchini Chips
thin-sliced fried zucchini, served with tzatziki  320 cal
$6.67
Classic Chicken Gyro
rotisserie chicken, tomato, onion, hand-cut fries, honey mustard 615 cal
$13.13
Pita Chips + Dip
seasoned with oregano and sea salt, served with choice of tzatziki, spicy whipped feta, or roasted garlic skordalia 340 cal
$5.48
Yasas: Greek Bowls & Sandwiches by Wonder

Yasas: Greek Bowls & Sandwiches by Wonder

4.5
(20+)
• Deli
$0 delivery fee • 6.3 mi • 40 min
"Amazing bowl, the pickled onions are awesome. The hummus is spot on."
Build-Your-Own Bowl
Choose your base, add some protein, pile on your favorite toppings, and pick a dressing for your perfect Mediterranean bowl. *Souvlaki marinade includes yogurt.
$16.16
Steak Souvlaki & Feta Bowl
A bowl full of vibrant flavors, featuring steak souvlaki, feta cheese, velvety eggplant spread, red pepper & feta spread, and a rainbow of veggies. Served with a side of creamy Tahini Yogurt dressing.
$16.3
Chicken Souvlaki & Avocado Bowl
Buttery avocado meets chicken souvlaki in this bold bowl, finished with bright toppings, tangy tzatziki, and creamy hummus. Served with a side of Garlic Red Wine Vinaigrette.
$16.96
Falafel Side
6 savory fried balls of ground chickpeas, chopped onions, and spices. Served with a creamy Tahini Yogurt sauce.
$5.15
Pressed Café

Pressed Café

4.8
(1k+)
• American • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 3.8 mi • 31 min
"We are Pressed-Obsessed and can vouch for just about every menu item, both food + beverage, being top-notch. That being said, tried the Southwest Chicken Salad today -- delish, but def a rice bowl, not a salad. Had about a tablespoon of lettuce over a full bowl of rice. Schnitzel & Za'atar Fries was delish also. Their Lemonade is the best."
"The Hot Caramel Latte was still piping hot and delicious. The Cinnamon Roll is huge and fresh. I like a thicker frosting but it was still amazing. Always consistently top quality food. I will order again. My favorites are the smash burger salad, Mac and cheese and flash drinks! Thanks!"
Pressed Smash Burger
Single or Double 4 oz Smash Burger Patties with Your Choice of Toppings
$13.57
Peanut Butter Power Smoothie
Peanut Butter, Espresso, Almond Milk, Cocoa, Non-Fat Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
$10.83
Chipotle Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Cheddar, Swiss and American Cheese with Braised Beef Short Rib, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Chipotle Aioli. Pressed on Ciabatta Bread
$17.55
Chipotle Chicken
Marinated Grilled Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Pepper Jack Cheese, House-Made Chipotle Aioli. Pressed on Ciabatta
$15.44
Hungry Tiger Pizza

Hungry Tiger Pizza

4.7
(4k+)
• Pizza • Calzones
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 29 min
"I've ordered the Large Italian Sub almost 40 times over the past year. The ingredients are always fresh, the bread is soft, and the thing is LOADED with meat and veggies. I've tried a lot of dishes from different restaurants and for the price this is my favorite meal to order in the area."
"Large steak bomb sub for $12.95 is a good deal! The steak is tender and not chewy..I added pickles, ketchup and mayo. I put the other half away for later. Only criticism is that the pickles aren't diced."
Steak and Cheese Calzone
Shaved steak baked in pizza dough with a mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Includes mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese and shaved steak.
$20.92
Buffalo Chicken Calzone
Buffalo chicken baked in pizza dough with cheese, with blue cheese on the side. Includes mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, buffalo crispy chicken and blue cheese dressing.
$21.33
Double Chocolate Cake
Double layered chocolate cake.
$5.45
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Marinated chicken, romaine, romano cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing.
$15.39
Mangia Mangia Italian Kitchen

Mangia Mangia Italian Kitchen

4.8
(3k+)
• Italian
$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 29 min
"We had another great meal. The Frutti De Mare and Chicken, Broccoli & Penne was thoroughly enjoyed - fresh, flavorful and fantastic. "
"The Sm. Sicilian is the best calamari I've ever had. Ihave now ordered it two days in a row on this business trip. I could make a whole meal out of just this appetizer. The Ch/Broc/Fet Alfredo was lacking in flavor, but everything else was great."
Chicken Parmigiana
A breaded chicken cutlet blanketed with our own marinara sauce and topped with a blend of Italian cheeses. Served with linguini.
$28.07
Large Cheese
Chicken tenders sautéed with broccoli and mushrooms, then tossed with penne in a garlic butter sauce.
$19.78
Chicken Broccoli & Penne
Freshly baked Italian bread, seasoned with garlic, then topped with a blend of Italian cheeses.
$24.32
Garlic Bread Parmigiana
Lightly breaded cheese filled pasta pillows. Served with marinara sauce.
$9.43
Turnpike Market

Turnpike Market

4.7
(400+)
• Italian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 37 min
"Roman cheese was super delicious and flavorful. Good size for one person "
"Turnpike Market is amazing! The NY-style pizza is crisp, cheesy, and full of flavor — just like in New York. The Indian Curry Pasta is a delicious surprise — creamy, lightly spiced, and super tasty. Everything came hot and fresh. Definitely my new favorite spot in Billerica!"
NY STYLE CHEESE
san marzano tomato D.O.P, mozzarella
$21.81
CHICKEN VODAK PARM
crispy breaded chicken, rich tomato sauce sauteed with onion, tomato and infused with vodka, pecorino romano, basil
$25.49
CHICKEN FINGERS
crispy goden chicken finger served with your choice of dressing
$11.19
PEPPERONI
san marzano tomato D.O.P, mozzarella, cup & char pepperoni, basil
$24.08
Dinos Kouzina Pizzeria

Dinos Kouzina Pizzeria

4.7
(300+)
• Italian • Mediterranean
$0 delivery fee • 11.4 mi • 47 min
Farther away
"Ordered the Caesar salad with grilled chicken and garlic knots. The chicken was abundant, moist and flavorful on a bed of tons of romaine with large shavings of good parmesan and homemade croutons. The garlic knots are fab! Will be ordering again."
"Repeat order of Caesar salad with tasty chicken, garlic knots and a slice of amazing Chocolate Cake. Plenty for lunch or dinner tomorrow. Will order again"
Gyro with Chicken
Greek pita with chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion and homemade tzatziki sauce.
$20.37
Classic Cheese Pizza - Large
A golden-brown crust with a rich tomato sauce base, topped with mozzarella cheese.
$25.05
20 Oz. Soda
Choice of flavor.
$3.74
Greek Salad with Chicken Kabob
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, carrots, red onions topped with feta, kalamata olives, pepperoncini and croutons with chicken kabob. Served with Greek dressing.
$24.98
Life Alive Organic Cafe

Life Alive Organic Cafe

4.8
(500+)
• American • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 41 min
"Please never get rid of the Coconut Red Lentil Dal! This is incredible!"
"The Mexicali Tostada was fresh and delicious! Excellent portion size and would definitely order again when in the area!"
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Sticky sesame tofu, shaved vegetables, jalapeño, black sesame seeds, peanut crumble & ramen noodles with peanut lime sauce. Contains peanuts, wheat, sesame, soy and allium. VG, DF
$17.69
Green Goddess
Avocado, broccoli & kale with tofu, brown rice and ginger tamari sauce. Contains soy and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
$18.66
Adventurer
Beets, broccoli, kale, sweet corn, tofu and tamari almonds with quinoa & brown rice, white cheddar, sesame & ginger tamari sauces. Contains almonds, milk, sesame, allium and soy. GF
$18.05
Rainbow Harvest
Whipped sweet potato, beets, carrots, broccoli, kale, tofu & brown rice with ginger tamari sauce. Contains soy, allium and coconut. VG, DF, GF
$18.27
The Pizza Bar

The Pizza Bar

4.7
(300+)
• American • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 42 min
"This is a sweet sauce.plenty of flavor.ots of pepperoni.plenty of mushrooms. Fresh quality.Worth the price."
"so small... for 23$.steak and cheese calzone ..nick place you can pay 32 and it's a full blown pizza as a calzone ...this is less than the size of 2 slices ...and one sauce .....one and done with this place."
Large 16" Cheese
Served with grilled mushrooms, onions, peppers, teriyaki sauce over rice
$22.94
Small 10" Cheese
Charbroiled and covered with melted Cheddar and American cheese, bacon, and homemade sauce
$18.41
Chicken Fingers
Caesar salad with marinated, flame grilled steak tips
$19.11
Chicken Teriyaki rice bowl
served with french fries
$22.6
The Treasury Greek Kitchen

The Treasury Greek Kitchen

4.4
(400+)
• Greek • Gyro
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 47 min
Farther away
"Food is affordable for what you get. I got lemon oregano chicken gyro that tasted delicious but on top of the taste they were nit cheap with the in they stuffed my lemon oregano chicken gyro and it was defworth m y buck. I also got a free side of fries and salad that were the best fries I ever tasted by the way and the salad was perfect coated in dressing and toppings. Everything about tbi meal was delicious and affordable J canno recommend this place enough. "
"The food was average for the price. I have had much better Greek food. The zucchini feta fritters were very tasty but 3 small pieces for $8 is ridiculous. The fatteh bowl was okay, the fritters were very dry, the salad did not have enough dressing and rice was just plain rice. The sauce they mentioned was hardly there, making the dish overall very very dry. In the listing they mentioned the dish comes with fries, but there were no fries. The roasted lamb gyro was meh too, the lamb was dry and overcooked and did not taste very fresh. "
LEMON OREGANO CHICKEN GYRO
Lemon oregano grilled chicken, greens, tomato, onion, greek fries, and house-made greek sauce.
$17.42
ROASTED LAMB GYRO
Seasoned roasted lamb, greens, tomato, onion, greek fries, and homemade greek sauce.
$19.55
GREEK CHICKEN PANINI
grilled chicken, mozzarela, tomatoes, arugula, and garlic oil on a grilled sourdough bread
$17.66
santorini salad
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onions, and feta cheese
$16.22
Sweetgreen

Sweetgreen

4.7
(4k+)
• Salads • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 6.3 mi • 35 min
"Good salad but will never order through DoorDash pick up. I paid for extra toppings and it made no difference. They put the same amount"
"The KBBQ wrap was ALL rice, barely any room for any other fillings that were charged for additional pricing. There was not chicken in the wrap either. The create your own bowl was also missing chicken."
Create Your Own
Create your own
$20.11
Harvest Bowl
Antibiotic-free roasted chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, apples, goat cheese, roasted almonds, wild rice, organic shredded kale and balsamic vinaigrette
$17.64
Miso Glazed Salmon
Antibiotic-free miso glazed salmon, avocado mash, napa cabbage slaw, cucumbers, crispy onions, umami rice, nori sesame seasoning, spicy cashew, and lemon squeeze
$19.62
Chicken Avocado Ranch
Antibiotic-free blackened chicken, avocado mash, pickled onions, apples, garlic breadcrumbs, umami rice, chopped romaine, and green goddess ranch
$17.42
ZUCCA

ZUCCA

4.6
(700+)
• Italian • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 10.9 mi • 46 min
Farther away
"What was there was good but container was not even half full which considering price was not a good value"
"The grilled chicken was just one thin piece. The house salad was not as pictured there was no Mozarrella on it. It was just lettuce leaves. Also the chicken parm was one piece of chicken and the portion of penne was def less than what I had in the restaurant. For $24 not worth it. Wouldn't order delivery again"
Parmigiana
Baked with bread crumbs topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese
$23.12
Penne Alla vodka with chicken
Gluten-Free. Plum tomatoes, vodka, garlic, romano cheese, touch of red pepper flakes and cream mixed with penne.
$19.73
Bruschetta
Lightly toasted bread topped with chopped tomatoes, red onions, basil with evod and balsamic glaze.
$7.28
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, caesar dressing, croutons.
$8.52
Expresso Pizza

Expresso Pizza

4.3
(1k+)
• Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 2.6 mi • 31 min
$5 off on $40+
"ive had the same order since 2022 if you are in Lowell or the surrounding area and LOVE pizza, I highly recommend coming here. the craftsmanship and work that gets put into every pizza ive ordered has been par to none. $28 for 2 pies of heaven, do yourself a favor! 10/10 every single time."
"I got the CEASAR SALAD for myself and the pizza for my coworkers, I will only comment on the chicken Caesar salad. Not much lettuce to it.... barley any cheese on it The chicken was flattened and DRY.... I paid for another dressing and didn't get it. Not much dressing at all. The chicken also tasted like hamburger. Absolutely will not order again from this establishment."
X-Tudo Burger
grilled hamburger meat ,bacon, calabresa, ovo alface,`tomate, batata palha.. servimos com batata fritas e mayonnaise temperada
$23.51
Pastel
Discover the authentic taste of Brazil with this traditional pastry, fried to golden perfection for an ultra-crispy outside and a mouthwatering, flavorful inside. Choose your favorite filling: Cheese, Pizza, Chicken & Catupiry, Beef, or X-Bacon!
$12.35
# Macarrão Na Chapa
Sautéed with garlic chicken, bacon calabresa Beef , corn , tomato and onion served over angel hair pasta
$29.89
Guarana 2 Liter
picanha na chapa. presunto , bacon.queijo ovo frito.. alface . tomate. milho e batata palha...servimos com batata frita e mayonese caseira...
$8.77
Fiorella's Trattoria

Fiorella's Trattoria

4.6
(600+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 10.5 mi • 45 min
Farther away
"I am embarrassed to say, I have ordered from here twice in a row. Chicken Broccoli Alfredo was absolutely delicious and my mom who is a picky eater absolutely loves the Linguini & Meatballs .The portions were a great size and one of the top restaurants I would reorder from."
"Ordered create your own CYO Pasta* with meatballs and bolognese sauce. It came with ONE medium meatball, even though "meatballs" implies more than one. The bolognese sauce was skimpy and flavor was mid. This was not worth my money whatsoever."
CYO Pasta*
Comes with garlic bread
$16.78
Chicken Parmigiana*
Italian-seasoned chicken cutlet topped with Fiorella’s signature marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese, baked and served with linguine
$20.92
Toasted Ravioli*
A delicious blend of cheese-filled ravioli, fried until crisp & served with our signature marinara sauce
$15.95
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo*
Chicken & fresh broccoli florets prepared in a light creamy Alfredo sauce, then tossed with fresh fettuccine & Pecorino Romano cheese
$24.91
Polcari's Restaurant

Polcari's Restaurant

4.6
(3k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 10.1 mi • 79 min
Farther away
"Rigatoni Bolognese was more of a meat than traditional bolognese, but delicious.one of the best pizzas I've ever had. Pricey but worth every penny. "
"We ordered the ceasar salad, St. Anthony (White Pizza) 16" St Anthony Pizza, and the Chicken Saltimbocca ...huge portions (had big lunch the next day) and we lived in Italy and the St. Anthony Pizza was superb...better than many we had in Italy! Chicken was large and super tender. Great Value"
Cheese Pizza 16" Cheese Pizza
Our Regina dough aged and proofed to perfection. Topped with our spicy-sweet Original Regina Pizza sauce and aged Mozzarella cheese.
$20.39
Cheese Pizza 10" Cheese Pizza
Our Regina dough aged and proofed to perfection. Topped with our spicy-sweet Original Regina Pizza sauce and aged Mozzarella cheese.
$15.08
Toasted Ravioli
Plump cheese ravioli battered in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried to a golden brown.
$12.13
Caesar Salad Entree Caesar Salad
An Italian baguette baked in our brick pizza oven. topped with a blend of fresh garlic and herbs. Served with Marinara sauce.
$13.02
EKOS BAR GRILL RESTAURANT - 525 MARKET ST

EKOS BAR GRILL RESTAURANT - 525 MARKET ST

4.7
(10+)
• Latin American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 8.8 mi • 52 min
Farther away
Bistec de Churrasco 10 oz / Churrasco Steak 10 oz
Filete de falda tierno cubierto con chimichurri casero, servido con la acompañante de su preferencia. / Tender skirt steak topped with house chimichurri, served with a side of your preference.
$31.5
Arroz y Frijoles / Rice & Beans
Pechuga de pollo sazonada y asada a la perfección, servida con la acompañante de su elección. / Seasoned chicken breast grilled to perfection, served with your choice of side.
$6.99
Filete de Pollo Asado / Grilled Chicken Cutlet
Bistec, pollo, chorizo, camarones, calamares y almejas a la parrilla con cebollas y pimientos. / Steak, chicken, chorizo, shrimp, calamari, and clams grilled together with onions and peppers.
$19.98
EKO's Empanadas
Hamburguesa artesanal con lechuga, tomate, queso y salsa de la casa, servida con patatas fritas. / Handcrafted burger topped with lettuce, tomato cheese and house sauce, served with fries.
$9.99
Pizza Mia Bar and Grill

Pizza Mia Bar and Grill

4.6
(200+)
• Italian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 34 min
"I'm I love a simple steak and cheese. This was perfect for me. The thin crust pizza was a hit."
"I typically get the Chicken Broccoli & Ziti, which is phenomenal every time. Tonight I got the Steak Tip Dinner, the portion was amazing for the price, cooked perfectly and the flavor with the teriyaki was exactly what I was craving. The side Cesar was great with homemade croutons. Pick up was easy, if you choose to do so. Definitely worth trying!!"
10pc Chicken Wings
Add Buffalo, BBQ, Teriyaki, or Honey Mustard for 1.00
$14.99
6pc Chicken Fingers
Includes a side of Blue Cheese or Ranch dressing with carrots & celery. Chicken Flavors : Teriyaki, Buffalo, Honey Mustard, BBQ, Parmesan Peppercorn, or Plain
$13.63
Polo Gourmet Pizza
Grilled chicken, red onion, mozzarella cheese and fresh garlic on tomato sauce
$15.99
Steak Tips Dinner
Served with Rice Pilaf
$22.32
Bella Pizza

Bella Pizza

American • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 2.6 mi • 27 min
Newly Added
"Pizza flavor was good, but it wasn't cooked enough , had to put it in our oven to cook. Disappointed"
20 Oz. Bottled Soda
Assorted 20 oz. bottled soda.
$3.49
Chicken Tenders
Plain or buffalo style chicken tenders.
$18.84
Tuscany Fried Dough
Shaved steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms & pepperoni. Fresh blended cheeses. Served with marinara sauce on the side.
$9.99
Lg Steak Bomb Calzone
Fresh blended cheeses. Served with marinara sauce on the side.
$25

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