Mediterranean

Order the best Mediterranean near Murrieta, CA

Best Mediterranean Restaurants Nearby in Murrieta

Luna Grill

Luna Grill

4.7
(3k+)
• Mediterranean • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 11.2 mi • 40 min
Farther away
"Family Meal for 4 was the perfect amount of everything! Picked this up for a meal train meal, and it fed the whole family! The lemon chicken kabob was so tasty, and paired PERFECTLY with the spicy feta side Side Sauce (Single Portion)! Everything was so fresh, and I would totally order again!"
"Love Mediterranean food but this did not fit the bill. From spring mix and soy nuts (you did not misread that) in the more expensive "Greek" salad, to the tiniest chicken kabob...we will not be back. Go to Zesty Shawarma and Grill or Mernas. The grape leaves were little but good, and the utensils were great. "
Chicken Kabob Plate
Succulent pieces of boneless chicken tenders grilled over an open flame (170 Cals). Plates are served with warm pita bread (110 Cals), choice of sauce (30-130 Cals), and two sides (240-720 Cals).
$20.61
Santorini Bowl
240 cals.
$18.14
Kids Chicken Kabob
Succulent pieces of boneless chicken tenders and our shaved gyro meat. Plate includes chicken kabob & gyro meat served with pita bread, tzatziki, and choice of two sides.
$9.06
Chicken Kabob & Gyro Meat Plate
Hand-carved gyro meat (550) served with warm pita bread (110 Cals), choice of sauce (30-130 Cals), and two sides (240-720 Cals). Gyro Meat is a blend of beef, lamb and traditional Near Eastern spices.
$26.09
San Diego kabob shack

San Diego kabob shack

4.6
(300+)
• Mediterranean • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 7.6 mi • 37 min
Farther away
"This is the best food I've ever had! The meat and the vegetables are sooooo fresh. The portion is PERFECT. I will be order this again. I give this a 11/10. I got the build your own bowl with a side of pita and it's perfect. "
"The baklava was incredible and the chicken pita is a good amount of food for the cost and also tastes great"
BUILD YOUR BOWL
LIKE CHIPOTLE BUT MEDITERRANEAN. WE ARE ALWAYS GENEROUS WITH OUR PROTEIN PORTIONS.
$15.69
WRAPS
LETTUCE + TOMATO + ONION + HOUSE SAUCE
$15.82
CHICKEN NUGGETS + SIDE
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! DONT KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE BACK IN STOCK.
$8.16
(2 PCS) PISTACIO BAKLAVA IMPORTED FROM TURKEY
Yep, the ones you'd see all over new York. We make it from scratch using fresh garlic cloves!
$3.5
Kan Zaman Restaurant

Kan Zaman Restaurant

4.7
(500+)
• Mediterranean • Kebabs
$0 delivery fee • 4.1 mi • 39 min
"What a hidden gem this restaurant is!! We have enjoyed every single meal we have had from here. The chicken is so tender & juicy and the sirloin steak...WOW just Wow!! The tzatziki is the best we have tasted around here. You will not be disappointed!!"
"Chicken was pretty good. Rice was very bland. I was hoping to get bread with it, but didn't receive that. I did get a salad that was so soggy. I had to throw it out. They had the dressing in the salad not on the side. It was terrible."
CHICKEN SHISH KABOB
marinated chicken breast in house spices & grilled over open fire
$21.26
CHICKEN SHAWERMA
thinly sliced chicken marinated with house spices & grilled over open fire, topped with tahini sauce & our signature parsley sumac onion blend
$21.54
BEEF KAFTA KABOB
ground beef, mixed with parsley, onions, saffron & house spices & grilled over open fire
$22.26
LAMB SHISH KABOB
tender house cut boneless lamb aged and marinated in our house spices & grilled over open fire
$25.22
Baba Ali Grill

Baba Ali Grill

4.5
(30+)
• Middle Eastern • Lebanese
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 28 min
Chicken Shawarma
Chicken breast grilled over charcoal and marinated with lemon juice, garlic, taouk pepper spice.
$16.82
Beef Shawarma
Ground beef & lamb spiced with sumac, garlic, onion, parsley
$19.45
Chicken Tawook
Thinly sliced chicken marinated with our special shawarma spices and cooked over a vertical spit
$23.4
Kafta Kabob
Three skewers of our most popular grilled lamb, beef & chicken kabobs
$23.32
Shawarma and Grill

Shawarma and Grill

4.7
(300+)
• Middle Eastern • Shawarma
$0 delivery fee • 11.7 mi • 39 min
Farther away
"The Chicken Shawarma Wrap was cooked to perfection. The meat was tender and well seasoned. This is my go to dish. 10/10 will order again."
"I got the Chicken Shawarma Plate. The food was absolutely delicious and so flavorful. I loved every bit of it and it had a generous portion, I was able to save half for the next day. Excellent service as well!"
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Thinly sliced boneless chicken cooked on a vertical spit. Served with rice, salad, hummus, garlic paste and pita bread.
$21.85
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Thinly sliced boneless chicken cooked on a vertical spit. Served with tomato, pickles and garlic paste.
$15.07
Gyro Plate
Gyro meat cooked on a vertical spit. Served with rice, salad, hummus, tzatziki sauce and pita bread.
$21.73
Beef Shawarma Wrap
Thinly sliced beef and cooked on a vertical split. Served with onion, tomato, pickles, and tahini.
$16.23
Tresino's Fresh Italian

Tresino's Fresh Italian

4.6
(500+)
• Italian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 31 min
"This was my first time, finally, to get an order from Tresinos! and it was obvious from the start that Tresino's has claimed pole position for high-quality Italian cuisine. Upon arrival, I entered the restaurant via the patio section that happened to be SRO due to a wedding party celebration, there had to be 50-60 people seated and thoroughly enjoying their time. Upon picking up my expertly assembled order, I tipped the staffer a $5 thank you for the prep packaging and received a very nice thank you back. I did mention that this was my first visit there and definitely looked forward to becoming a favorite return customer. This place exudes very good, welcoming vibes!"
"the Bruschetta Pomodoro and the Tiramisu were by far the best dishes I have had in a long time. the Rigatoni Lorenzo and Tortelloni Romana were good however the flavor for both were very one note and that note was cream. the portions as a whole were ok, fairly small for $20+ and adding protein for 5-7 extra dollars is robbery. I would order the desserts again for sure. the mains however I probably would skip"
Fettuccine Alfredo
Cream, whipped butter, garlic, reggiano.
$22.24
Rigatoni Lorenzo
Tomato-cream, sherry wine, mushrooms, sweat peas, garlic, reggiano.
$22.56
Formaggi
Fresh tomato-oregano sauce, mozzarella. Add Italian sausage or pepperoni for an additional charge.
$14.64
Tortelloni Romana
Cheese stuffed dumplings, sherry wine cream, pancetta, mushrooms, sweet peas, garlic, reggiano.
$22.67
Habibi Eats

Habibi Eats

American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 40 min
GYRO BOWL
Chicken shawarma wrap stuffed with pickles and garlic sauce.
$21.59
THE ORIGINAL CHICKEN SHAWARMA
A gyro wrap seasoned meat (lamb and beef) in a warm pita bread, loaded with fresh toppings, sliced tomatoes, red onions, lettuce, and a generous dollop of creamy tzatziki sauce
$15.54
GYRO WRAP
New York style halal cart bowl consists of juicy halal chicken grilled to perfection, accompanied by your choice of crisp chopped lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and Mediterranean pickles served over rice topped with lots of secret creamy white sauce and spicy green sauce.
$15.54
CHICKEN BOWL
Marinated, grilled halal chicken with creamy garlic sauce or tahini, tangy pickles, and fresh vegetables.
$20.84
Oscar's Brewing Company

Oscar's Brewing Company

4.4
(500+)
• American (New) • Tapas/Small Plates
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"Grilled Center - Cut Pork Rib Chop was phenomenal. Honestly the best thing I've eaten this year. It did get moved around a bit in delivery but it was so good. The orzo was lemony and herby. Pork chop cooked to perfection. The Desert Rose is always fantastic in the restaurant, it was just as good at home. "
"We ordered the chicken wings, the beef bulgogi bowl, the Cobb salad, the grown up Mac and cheese and the breadsticks. The breadsticks are great and the beer cheese they come with is also great. Wish the container for the beer cheese was bigger, maybe 4oz. The buffalo wings were excellent. Big and juicy. 10/10. The ranch is also very good. The mac and cheese was good but nothing to write home about. 8/10. We paid the $6 extra for chicken, and don't think it was worth it. There was not enough chicken. Plenty of bacon though. My Cobb salad was huge, the lettuce was fresh. But it was missing chicken. It says it comes with chicken but there was none. Very disappointed. And the beef bulgogi bowl I would NEVER order for the price. You could get a beef bowl from Waba grill and it would be better especially for the value. I kid you not the rice was a sad scoop, the kimchi and cucumbers were sub par and there was a small amount of beef. Sad. They're charging $30+ dollars for this bowl on DD and it is NOT worth it. Don't buy it. So definitely a mixed order on this lol."
Side Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with tomato, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, olives, and feta cheese. Our Greek dressing served on the side.
$10.83
OBC Burger
secret sauce, house pickles, butter lettuce, tomato on our house baked bun
$25.66
Grown Up Mac & Cheese
bacon, jalapeno, scallion, garlic breadcrumbs
$24.42
Classic Pepperoni Pizza
tomato sauce, aged mozzarella, and pepperoni
$26.85
Pizza Guys

Pizza Guys

4.7
(1k+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 1.7 mi • 27 min
$6 off on $40+
"I had the penne cheese Penne Cheese Marinara Pastapasta and garlic cheese bread. EXCELLENT! My son had the personal pizza. EXCELLENT! I think we found our new pizza/pasta restaurant here in Murrieta. Thank you !"
"We ordered pizza and wings. Pizzas were both hot, fresh and tasty! Wings were also good. They were an order of 8, however they sent us extra. Maybe because they were on the smaller side, but regardless l, it was cool that they sent a few extra!"
Create Your Own Pizza
Create your own pizza with Pizza Guys' quality ingredients, Signature sauces, and various crust options.
$26.39
Cup & Crisp Pepperoni Duo
Signature red tomato sauce, 100% whole milk mozzarella, pepperoni, cup & crisp pepperoni, and topped with an Italian 3 cheese blend of Parmesan, Asiago and Romano.
$30.48
Cheezee Garlic Rolls
Rich and buttery garlic rolls made with our creamy signature white garlic sauce and filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and minced garlic.
$11.23
8PCs Wings
Enjoy our classic wings sauced and tossed with your choice of any flavor. (1 dipping sauce included)
$14.77
Check Point Kitchen at the Arena - 41630 Winchester Rd #Ste G

Check Point Kitchen at the Arena - 41630 Winchester Rd #Ste G

5.0
(10+)
• Sandwiches • Coffee
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 30 min
"Food was super delicious, I had the Pulled Pork Sandwich With Chips and it was super good. Tasted wonderful and the portions were on point. All the staff were super welcoming and loving. Greatly recommended this hidden spot"
"I love the food at check point kitchen,I have eaten here multiple times and would recommend trying any of the pizza options as well as the Pulled Pork Sandwich With Chips I will definitely be back and would recommend this place to anyone who loves amazing food and an awesome atmosphere."
Pepperoni Pizza
Neapolitan-style cheese pizza with mozzarella, tomato sauce, crisped pepperoni and a perfectly blistered crust.
$17.94
Cheese Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce
$16.73
Bone-In Wings (8 Piece) with Celery and Carrots
8 roasted bone-in wings, tossed in your choice of sauce( Buffalo, Mango Habanero, Barbeque, Spicy Peach, Garlic Parmesan, or Sweet Chili)Served with carrots, celery, and ranch
$17.94
Margherita Pizza
Neapolitan-style Margherita pizza with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic pearls, finished with extra virgin olive oil on a perfectly blistered crust.
$20.34
Calzone Life

Calzone Life

4.9
(200+)
• Italian • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.7 mi • 29 min
$5 off on $35+
"Amazing food. Best calzone I've had in a long time. 10 out of 10 would order again"
"Not bad, but I didn't enjoy it really. Overwhelmingly salty, which was what I was worried about. Great flavor but if I would order again it would be something with marinara, the two I ordered were just too much without something to offset the saltiness. Highly recommend the marinara dipping sauce but I ran out quick"
Create Your Own
Our Original Crust, filled with Signature Red Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, and your choice of 2 toppings.
$14.34
Golden Gate
Signature crust, red tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian three cheese, garlic Parmesan seasoning, pepperoni
$14.68
Little Italy
Signature crust, pesto garlic sauce, mozzarella, garlic Parmesan seasoning, pepperoni, salami, and Canadian bacon.
$14.62
20oz Soda
20oz Soda
$3.17
Cali Pizzeria

Cali Pizzeria

4.7
(50+)
• Italian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 11.7 mi • 45 min
Farther away
$5 off on $35+
"Amazing pizza!! Great staff!!"
2 for 28 Medium Pizzas
Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, red onion, and cilantro
$31.06
California BBQ Chicken
Ham, Pineapple and Bacon
$27.39
Happy Hawaiian
6 pieces available in Buffalo, Sweet Chili, Mango Habanero or BBQ
$26.31
Wings
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil
$15.95
California Pizza Kitchen

California Pizza Kitchen

4.4
(4k+)
• Pizza • American (New)
$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 39 min
"Cobb salad was really great. Full of flavor and the large was very big. The food was packaged perfectly !! Our dasher kept us updated on our food delivery time. Excellent dinner!"
"The Chicken Piccata which I order frequently was very disappointing. It lacked flavor, hardly no sauce and the chicken pieces were the thinnest pieces I have ever seen. I ordered on Door Dash and if I had been in the restaurant I would have sent it back. I certainly hope this is an isolated case. "
PEPPERONI PIZZA
Rustic and spicy pepperoni with fresh Mozzarella and wild Greek oregano. Also available with white truffle oil. [Calories listed are per slice. All pizzas are 6 slices.]
$21.55
KIDS CURLY MAC 'N' CHEESE
Also available with edamame.
$7.98
THE ORIGINAL BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
Created here in 1985. Our legendary BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, smoked Gouda, red onions, and fresh cilantro transform this original to iconic. Also available with Nueske's applewood smoked bacon or fresh pineapple. [Calories listed are per slice. All pizzas are 6 slices.]
$21.37
THE ORIGINAL BBQ CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
Black beans, sweet corn, jicama, fresh cilantro, basil, crispy corn tortilla strips, Monterey Jack, and our herb ranch. Topped with tomatoes and scallions. Also available with fresh avocado or grilled chili lime avocado.
$19.27
Vincenzo's Kitchen

Vincenzo's Kitchen

4.2
(100+)
• Italian • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 36 min
Farther away
"Kids Fettuccini Alfredo Kids Pasta w/ Meat or Marinara Sauce both very good. they forgot an order of garlic Garlic Bread and the side of Sourdough was just like a bun size of bread no side of butter or anything for $3."
"Bruschetta consisted of halved cherry tomatoes with a few pieces of basil. $20 down the toilet. Individual Margharita Pizza was okay but no basil. The Lava Cake had a pie shell? Not sure how that is cake but meh. Tasted alright not sure it's worth $15 though..."
Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo
Tender fettuccine pasta coated in a luscious, creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with perfectly grilled chicken breast.
$33.52
Lasagna
Layers of pasta, ricotta, and meat sauce topped with mozzarella
$26.58
Tiramisu
Traditional Italian tiramisu made with rich espresso-soaked ladyfingers, layered with creamy mascarpone, and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder.
$12
Sicilian Cheese Cake
Luscious ricotta cheesecake with authentic Sicilian flavors, baked to perfection
$11.75
Bella's Pizza Villa

Bella's Pizza Villa

4.7
(3k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 31 min
"Best lazagna we have ever tasted! Very nice size for kids size--6" round tin full! Spaghetti was al dente and the sauce was awesome! Also a very nice size for kids size--also 6" round full! Order came with a surprise 8" nice size sourdough bread roll... delicious! We ordered the kids spaghetti with a meatball for an extra dollar, but it was missng. We ordered a side of sauce... so worth it... delicious!! We also order their creamy Italian, also so good, so we could make salad at home with the meals. We are seniors and eat half meals, and these kids meals fed us until we were stuffed and we had only eaten half of what we ordered! This would be great for kids, even teenagers! Food has super freshness and is authentic. We will definitely order this again! Loved it!"
"HANDS DOWN THE BEST PIZZA IN ALL OF MURRIETA--and the best customer service! I have ordered from Bella's Pizza Villa for the past two years and not once in those two years have I ever been disappointed. Our go to order is the meat lovers pizza--add onion and jalapeños; the spinach pizza with whit sauce, the Philly cheesesteak pizza, the Hawaiian pizza, Bella's famous garlic rolls, the lasagna, the baked ziti bolognese--wait did I just name more than half the menu? I'm telling you, there is no way you will be disappointed by any of their items! The ingredients are always fresh, the cheese to sauce ratio is on point, and the portions are so large, you're guaranteed to have left overs for days (that's not a bad thing)! I want to make it a point to sincerely thank the staff of Bella's Pizza Villa for their outstanding, above and beyond customer service: There was one occasion where I placed my order through Door Dash and forgot to add my usual onion and jalapeño ingredients to my meat lovers pizza. Unfortunately, the order could not be modified once submitted. I called up Bella's and even though it was also too late to edit the order on their end, they still made the modification to my pizza at no charge to me. Customers service like this is unheard of in today's economy--thank you for stepping up on behalf of your customers and placing a priority on their satisfaction, Bella's Pizza Villa! You guys earned a lifetime customer. "
VIP's Cafe

VIP's Cafe

4.6
(2k+)
• American • Cafes
$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 36 min
"We ordered the Rib Eye Steak & 2 Eggs with hash browns and biscuits and gravy as our 2 sides! Everything was delicious. The meal was more than enough for 2. Steak was cooked medium -rare, hash browns were crispy, but not at all dry, gravy on the biscuits was amazing and the eggs were a perfect over easy! Everything was fresh and made to order. We will order this again!"
"Breakfast Burrito with ham was Loaded and huge. Good amount of Eggs, Ham, Potatoes, and Cheese. Delicious. Salsa is good, too!"
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, hash brown, cheese.
$12.28
2 Bacon, 2 Sausage & 2 Eggs
Two eggs cooked to your liking, paired with two pieces of bacon and 2 sausage links. Choose from two breakfast sides
$16.22
Country Fried Steak & 2 Eggs
Chicken fried steak smothered in our homemade gravy along with two eggs and your choice of two breakfast sides.
$17.89
French Beef Dip
With grilled onion and Swiss cheese.
$15.81
Sbarro

Sbarro

4.2
(200+)
• Pizza • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 40 min
"I love your ziti, but I would like mine with less sauce. It's only due to a stomach issue thank you Mary Major."
"uncooked Cheesy Cheddar Bacon Bread shows a lack ofquality or caring. The rest of the food was mediocre at best. definitely not worth the $90."
Pepperoni
XL NY pizza made with hand-stretched dough, topped with San Marzano-style tomato sauce, 100% whole milk mozzarella and pepperoni. Made fresh daily.
$23.39
2 Slice Combo
Get your choice of any two slices and a drink
$14.84
2 17" XL 1 Topping Pizzas
Soft and savory baked breadsticks made with dough hand made fresh all day.
$38.99
Individual Pepperoni, Sausage and Bacon Stromboli
San Marzano style tomato sauce, traditional pepperoni, Italian sausage, roasted mushrooms, yellow onions, green and red peppers, black olives and 100% whole milk mozzarella. Made fresh daily.
$8.46
Arby's

Arby's

4.4
(2k+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 20 min
"Delivery very fast!! First time trying the Reuben. It was very good! Also they even correctly got the condiments I requested & also threw in enough napkins!! IMPRESSIVE!"
"crispy chicken sandwich was awful.. wilted, BROWN stringy lettuce, one blob of mayo on one side.. i added crispy onion straws that were so hard i had to spit them out in fear id chip a tooth. nothing like advertised. love their crinkle fries though"
Classic Beef 'n Cheddar
Thinly sliced roast beef with warm cheddar sauce and zesty red ranch sauce on a toasted onion roll. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$13.36
Classic Roast Beef
Thinly sliced roast beef on a toasted sesame seed bun. Served with Arby's or Horsey sauce. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$10.98
Classic French Dip & Swiss
Thinly sliced roast beef with melted Swiss cheese on a toasted sub roll. Served with au jus for dipping. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$14.71
Double Roast Beef
Two times the amount of signature roast beef than the Classic Roast Beef on a toasted sesame seed bun. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$13.82
Detroit Pizza Co.

Detroit Pizza Co.

4.8
(50+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 37 min
"This pizza is delicious! And the three cheese bread sticks are very tasty!"
"This is the BEST pizza I've ever had thank you"
Detroit Double Roni Pizza
Classic pizza sauce, melted premium cheese, loaded with double cupping pepperoni.
$32.07
Detroit Classic Roni
Create your own pizza! Choose the size, crust flavor, cheese, base sauce, and toppings.
$28.19
Build Your Own Pizza
Topped with pizza sauce, pepperoni, italian sausage, premium cheese, black olives, mushrooms, green peppers, and red onions.
$30.73
The Diesel
Topped with pizza sauce, & premium Wisconsin cheese.
$38.15

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