Mediterranean

Order the best Mediterranean near Rohnert Park, CA

Best Mediterranean Restaurants Nearby in Rohnert Park

Starbucks

Starbucks

4.7
(800+)
• Coffee • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 11.4 mi • 36 min
Farther away
"The pecan mini pie was delicious. I would get that one again super good. "
"drinks come out pretty well most of the time. the problem comes out when they forget to put sleeves on the drinks, which is meant to help with hot drink holding. they need to start being more thoughtful about their practices like that"
Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich
Our classic breakfast sandwich has 18g of protein with sizzling applewood-smoked bacon, Parmesan cage-free egg frittata and melted aged Gouda on an artisan roll.
$6.99
Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Refresher
Sweet strawberry and açaí flavors balanced with the delightful zing of lemonade, served over ice with freeze-dried strawberry pieces - the ultimate pick-me-up. Available with no caffeine, light caffeine (50mg*) and B vitamins or make it an Energy Refresher with extra caffeine (125mg*) and B vitamins. *Assumes grande size.
$7.82
Chocolate Croissant
Two generous pieces of chocolate wrapped in a butter croissant with soft, flaky layers and a golden-brown crust. –VEGETARIAN
$5.41
Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
Start your day with 21g of protein. This premium sandwich has bacon smoked for six hours over hickory wood chips, stacked with a cage-free fried egg, topped with a melted slice of sharp Cheddar cheese - all on our signature croissant bun.
$7.6
Nick the Greek

Nick the Greek

4.7
(2k+)
• Greek • Gyro
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Absolutely NO reason not to love this place. The feta is pretty good and they use KALAMATA OLIVES!!! One thing that is disappointing about a lot of places, is black olives and romaine lettuce in the salad. The T sauce is awesome 👌 No notes. Order it, you'll love it.Mediterranean Bowl Beef/Lamb Gyro Pita Greek Salad Chocolate Filled Donuts Pita Bread"
"Usually the meat is always perfectly thinly sliced but this time it was just chopped up and thrown in, very small salad to rice ratio as well with a pinch of feta when there is normally a lot more. Very disappointing"
Gyro Bowl
Choice of Gyro Meat or Falafel, Rice, Lettuce, Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Feta Cheese, Tzatziki, Spicy Yogurt, Paprika, with Red Wine Vinaigrette. 427-793 Cal 13g-52g Pro
$17.23
Mediterranean Bowl
Protein, Rice, Kale, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Hummus, Toum, Fried Chickpeas, Pickled Onions, Harissa with Red Wine Vinaigrette. 718-1083 Cal 14g-54g Pro GFBase
$19.3
Beef/Lamb Gyro Pita
Beef/Lamb Gyro Meat, Tomatoes, Onions, Tzatziki, Fries & Paprika on a Warm Pita 726 Cal 27g Pro
$15.69
Chicken Gyro Pita
Protein, Pita Bread & Rice or Fries 550-850 Cal
$16.63
Alesta Modern Mediterranean

Alesta Modern Mediterranean

4.9
(10+)
• Mediterranean • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
15% off on $54+
"Best tzatziki I've had in quite some time. The Spanakopita was as close to perfect as you'll get in the states and the Fried Olives were so good that they border on addictive! Will definitely order from here again."
Lamb Beef Gyro Sand
Lamb Beef gyro wrapped in warm pita bread with house salad, spicy aioli and tzatziki sauce.Served with crispy french fries
$22.44
Spanakopita
Vegetarian. Spinach, feta, onion.
$16
Chicken Skewer Sand
Grilled chicken skewer wrapped in warm pita bread with house salad, spicy aioli and tzatziki sauce.Served with crispy french fries
$20.89
Mixed Skewer Plate
Chicken, lamb, beef.
$34.53
King Falafel

King Falafel

4.7
(700+)
• Salads • Burgers
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Green Falafel wrap was the perfect portion and flavors were well balanced, with just the right amount of sauce since falafel is a drier food"
"Kefta Kabob Sandwich was delicious and very flavorfully seasoned. Larger than the Gyro sandwich and served on a tortilla like a burrito not on pita bread."
Gyro
Beef, lamb, or chicken with our special tzatziki sauce on gyro bread.
$11.89
6 Falafel
Served with hummus, tomato, lettuce, eggplant, pickles, tahini sauce & shatta sauce.
$7.22
Deluxe Falafel Sandwich
Choice of pistachio or walnut.
$11.23
2 Chicken Skewers
6 grape leaves stuffed with rice, lemon, onion, and herbs; served cold.
$8.27
East West cafe

East West cafe

4.8
(200+)
• Mediterranean • Cafe
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"This place is a little overpriced. Not by some egregious amount . But it is. Having said that, I'm giving five stars because the food is real food and good quality and yummy. And it's a pretty unique place for Santa Rosa., you're not gonna simulate the experience at any other restaurant in the area. When you're craving East West food you have to go to East West."
"I had my burger and I like their beef burger - it's grilled well and the bun is always a treat. Like a sweet whole wheat chewy bun. The tomato is good. I love their pickle and the fries are great for diner fries! I don't like how the lettuce is shredded for a salad - I wish they would just put a piece instead of the salad chop. It falls out and I don't get the crisp lettuce texture I crave. The falafel plate looks great and very nice portion but it has t had its turn yet."
East West Turkey Burger
Low-fat, seasoned lean ground turkey patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayonnaise and mustard.
$22.38
East West Beef Burger
A 1/2 pounder of seasoned, natural ground beef, with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise and mustard.
$22.22
Falafel Wrap
Vegetarian. Falafel patties, hummus, tomato, lettuce, pickles, avocado and Sumac spice with Tahini sauce wrapped in whole wheat tortilla.
$20.13
Mediterranean Platter
Vegetarian. A medley of Mediterranean delicacies: Hummus, baba ganouj, beet delite, three stuffed grape-leaves, tabbouleh, three falafel patties and pita bread.
$20.95
Zamzam

Zamzam

4.4
(1k+)
• Gyro • Shawarma
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"REAL GOOD FOOD! The Dolma perfect size, well balanced. wrapped and packed savory. the Combo Gyro great flavor, Chicken Gyro delcious both warm and well seasoned. sauce meat greens. Garlic Fries so good, garlic was great not too much. the flavorings and size on everything is just well balanced and savory "
"The Lamb Gyro was huge and flavorful. The Garlic Fries was tasty as well. I would order again next time. The Loux Lemon Juice (Greek Soft Drink) was bomb too"
Lamb & Beef Gyro
Savory lamb and beef gyro wrapped with fresh vegetables and house sauce.
$19.98
Combination Gyro & Chicken Wrap
A flavorful combination of gyro meats with fresh vegetables and house sauce.
$18.98
Lamb & Beef Gyro Plate
Sliced lamb and beef gyro served with rice, salad, and traditional sides.
$22.49
Chicken Shish Kabob Plate
Marinated chicken skewers grilled and served with rice, salad, and sides.
$20.99
Cafe Benedict

Cafe Benedict

4.7
(1k+)
• Cafes
$0 delivery fee
"I love this Chicken Kabob Plate!!! It is so so good and packed with so much flavor. I usually share this with my boyfriend and it's just enough to fill us up without feeling overly full. If I just eat on my own, then I always have extra for the next day! Zaina's does a fantastic job! Never disappoints "
"The most delicious breakfast burrito around, and it's always packaged really securely so it's perfect upon arrival. Also a super generous portion so I can have leftovers, if I can resist eating it all immediately!"
Breakfast Burrito
Flour tortilla, choice of gyro, applewood smoked bacon, chorizo or sausage, scrambled eggs, jack and cheddar cheese, tomatoes, scallions, house potatoes. Pico de gallo, sour cream.
$20.71
Traditional Gyro Sandwich
Gyro meat on warm fresh gyro pita, topped with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, sumac onions, homemade tzatziki.
$19.48
Basic Breakfast Combo
Two Sonoma farm fresh eggs any style, house potatoes, toast, choice of gyro meat, applewood smoke bacon, link sausage, black forest ham.
$18.5
Chilaquiles
Homemade tortilla chips smothered in house salsa verde, jack cheese, black beans, topped with 2 eggs any style, queso fresco, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, grilled serrano.
$24
Stockhome

Stockhome

4.9
(300+)
• Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Probably the best food in Petaluma now ! Family style . Dishes are from dif parts of Europe ! Superb !"
"I love this place so so much! I've been going ever since it opened! The portions are amazing and are big enough to get you full! It's extremely fresh which is why I love the Lamb and Beef Pita Wrap so much! The tzatziki is amazing and the vegetables add another level to the food! I order it every time and would order again!"
Chicken Pita Wrap
Pita bread, tzatziki, lettuce, red onion, tomato, herbs, and tomato sauce. (Contains: Gluten and Dairy)
$19.57
Swedish Meatballs
Five meatballs served with mashed potatoes, gravy, lingonberry sauce, and house pickles. (Contains Gluten, Dairy, Soy)
$30.61
Pita Special!
Choice of Pita, Lamb and Beef, Chicken, or Falafel. Served with a side of fries and a choice of Boylan's Soda!
$20.7
Andy's Fried Chicken Sandwich
chipotle aioli, Cheddar, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, sweet potato fries. *If we run out of sweet potato fries, we will substitute them with regular fries. (Contains Gluten and Dairy)
$19
Crepevine

Crepevine

4.6
(9k+)
• Diner • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"This place is always spot on! The Asian Chicken Salad is amazing!!!!! And HUGE! The kids Mini Burgers are very good too I'm told. Also can't forget the Alba!!! We have had that as well and its so delicious!"
"The sandwiches are my go to at crepevine. There is a lot of food in each order, enough to share. The Gilroy is especially delicious with its zesty garlic sauce. Dont forget to order the fries. They are exceptionally crispy. The sweet potatoes in my photo are as crispy as the fries and delicious. If you havent tried the Gilroy order it and you wont be disappointed. "
Crepevine Club
Freshly grilled chicken breast on sourdough with crispy bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo.
$20.88
Chicken Shawarma
Sliced chicken breast marinated and grilled, wrapped in lavash with creamy garlic, and pickles, served with caesar salad.
$19.82
Asian Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce, rice noodles, cabbage, red onions, cucumbers, shredded carrots, cilantro, and peanuts tossed with Asian dressing & Asian Marinated Grilled Chicken breast on the top
$20.96
Bacon
Thick cut
$5.58
Sweetgreen

Sweetgreen

4.7
(900+)
• Salads • Healthy
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"My new favorite restaurant!!! Got the Chicken Jalapeño Ranch wrap and it is AMAZING! I can't wait to try more on the menu. I love the healthy ingredients, generous portion, and good prices!"
"I have ordered Sweetgreen multiple times on DoorDash and my order always comes looking sloppy as if the person who prepared it was in a rush. Not to mention the tiny portions of protein and lack of seasoning. They should take notes from Mendocino Farms who seem to take more pride in their food."
Create Your Own
Create your own
$21.38
Miso Glazed Salmon
Antibiotic-free miso glazed salmon, avocado, cucumbers, pickled onions, crispy onions, umami rice, nori sesame seasoning and spicy cashew
$20.42
Harvest Bowl
Antibiotic-free roasted chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, apples, goat cheese, roasted almonds, wild rice, organic shredded kale and balsamic vinaigrette
$18.1
Classic Chicken Caesar
Antibiotic-free roasted chicken, chopped romaine, garlic breadcrumbs, parmesan crisps, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing and lemon squeeze, wrapped in our new olive oil tortilla
$15.06
Society Bakery and Cafe

Society Bakery and Cafe

4.9
(700+)
• Bakery • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee
Rave Reviews
"Fantastic. I can't rave enough about the most delicious food. Avocado toast, supreme turkey sandwich, supreme apple turnover perfection. And the added little goodies in each box with each item I received. A little taste of a cookie a couple of little tastes of a poundcake, a little taste of a couple of brownies . I am not adding photos because we gobbled everything up so fast. But everything was beautifully packaged, and each item looked incredible. You can tell that they care about the customer and the food quality is supreme. The fact that they're smart enough to add little extra treats with my order. I want to think that I am special that I believe this is probably common practice because it's such a smart wonderful business of course I wanna try everything! I want to eat here every day"
"I LOVE this place. I went in person prior to ordering on DoorDash and everything they had was incredible. The bacon is the best I've ever had their in person lemonade, that you can add different flavors to, is delicious and refreshing. The packing is adorable and the people who work there are lovely. Highly, highly recommend! And this is from a picky eater"
Build Your Own Sandwich
choice of: meat, cheese, veggies, bread, condiments
$15.23
Porky Peach
Creamy brie, sliced apple, signature Bourbon Bacon, arugula, house Habanero Peach jam, grilled on Goguette Pain De Campagne bread
$15.31
Bourbon Bacon BLT
Signature bourbon bacon, arugula, avocado, tomatoes, bacon, Spicy chipotle aioli, served on toasted Goguette Pain De Campagne bread
$15.49
Brownie, triple chocolate
Triple chocolate brownies
$4.58
Sugo Trattoria

Sugo Trattoria

4.8
(1k+)
• Italian
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"This Grilled Filet Mignon Salad is amazing. Meat preparded just the way I asked. Huge Salad. Vegetables are perfectly prepared."
"The chicken piccata had great flavor, generous portions, and impressive freshness for a delivery meal. The mashed potatoes were smooth and well-seasoned, and the green beans stayed crisp. Overall, a satisfying and thoughtfully prepared dish."
Ricotta Gnocchi
Vegetarian: Italian dumplings made in house with ricotta cheese with choice of sauce pictured with the gorgonzola cream sauce.
$24.93
Bruschetta Trio
Served on vegan rosemary ciabatta bread *prosciutto, housemade fig jam, brie *roasted red pepper, goat cheese *warm artichoke-walnut pesto, Parmesan *gorgonzola, honey, walnuts *the classic, tomato, basil, basil Parmesan pesto, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese *olive tapenade, goat cheese *toasted salami, basil Parmesan pesto, Parmesan *apple, brie honey, almonds *smoked salmon, basil Parmesan pesto, capers, red onion.
$16.89
Grilled Filet Mignon Salad
Gluten free. Filet mignon on mixed greens dressed in balsamic vinaigrette, topped with gorgonzola, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, red onions, roasted potatoes and sautéed zucchini.
$23.59
Pasta Bambini
Child size portion choice of pasta and sauce.
$13.06
Ayawaska

Ayawaska

4.7
(600+)
• Sandwiches • Salads
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"The La Duqueza - Salmon is fantastic! Perfectly cooked salmon - fresh, not fishy, crispy and oily on the outside, perfectly tender on the inside. Nice sized portion that is big enough portion to share."
"The Ayawaska - Pollo salad is one of the best things from the restaurant - the dressing is luscious, salad ingredients are flavorful and fun, and it's a great big portion. The Side of roasted veggies was alright. It had been a while since I last ordered from Ayawaska, and I'm glad I thought of them."
Empanadas de pollo
crispy pastry filled with shredded chicken in a Peruvian sauce, served with parsley aioli.
$17.48
Empanadas de lomo
crispy pastry filled with beef tenderloin, red onion, tomato, potato, cilantro served with rocoto aioli
$18.72
Lomo saltado
Traditional Peruvian style beef tenderloin, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, soy and oyster sauce, french fries & rice.
$31.43
Salmon con crema de poro
Salmon with homemade potato crisps, onion & parsley with creamy leek sauce.
$26.59
L'Oro Di Napoli

L'Oro Di Napoli

4.5
(300+)
• Italian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Pizza was fantastic and the Brussels sprouts were some of the best (if not THE best) I’ve ever had!"
"The pizza tasted so fresh. It was lovely. I love the crust and it's just the perfect size and flavoring is out of this world."
Margherita
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Basil, EVOO
$25.32
Diavola
San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, spicy salame, parmigiano, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil
$25.72
Polpette Della Nonna
Slowly cooked Angus beef meatballs in a San Marzano tomatoes sauce
$15.98
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Tagliatelle with slowly cooked Angus beef ragü and San Marzano tomato sauce
$28.89
Cibo Rustico Pizzeria

Cibo Rustico Pizzeria

4.6
(200+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"The Luciano is amazing! If you're sensitive to spicy foods it may not be for you but we love it! Worth every penny! We even had special requests that they kind fulfilled. Thank you! "
"The Margherita and Pesto Sausage were excellent and loaded with high quality toppings. I picked up and drove about 20 min home and crust held up perfectly. Will definitely pick up pies here anytime I'm in the area."
The Cibo Star
An 8-pointed, star-shaped pizza. Cheese stuffed crust, marinara, buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, sausage, basil and Parmesan.
$29.86
Pepperoni
Marinara, mozzarella, layered spicy pepperoni and Parmesan.
$25.22
Margherita
Vegetarian. Marinara, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil and olive oil.
$23.35
Classico Caesar Salad
Fish. Romaine lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan.
$13.99
Genero's Deli

Genero's Deli

4.8
(80+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Their housemaid pestered me is always delicious, every time they offer it, I make sure I order it regardless of the type of sandwich. It's generous and I always get one of the fresh pickles on the side."
"The special this week is a Chicago style beef sandwich, it was delicious! A generous amount of perfectly proportioned fresh ingredients, just like every sandwich I've ordered from Genero's. I'd definitely get this again if they run it as a special!"
Pool Boy
Pickle-brined turkey, aged provolone, pepperoncini, shredduce, dilly mayo, pickles, and pickle potato chips on a sesame semolina hero..... potato chips are on the sandwich, not on the side
$19.54
Regina
Prosciutto, stracciatella, fresh tomatoes, garlic mayo, herb pesto, balsamic glaze on a ciabatta roll
$21.35
Chips
Capicola, cotto salame, toscano salame, aged provolone, garlic mayo, shredduce, pickled red onions, and cherry bombs on a sesame semolina hero
$3.7
Enzo
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie
$22.51
Mama Zara Empanadas

Mama Zara Empanadas

Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Chicken Empanada
Juicy shredded chicken in Colombian creole sauce, nestled in a crunchy, crispy corn dough and deep-fried. Gluten free.
$5.5
Chicken and Potato Empanada
Slow-cooked chicken and potatoes in our signature creole sauce wrapped in corn dough and deep-fried. Gluten free
$5.5
Beef and Potato Empanada
Slow-cooked beef, and tasty potatoes, bathed in creole sauce and enclosed in corn dough. Deep-fried to a golden crisp.
$5.5
Pasta Al Volo

Pasta Al Volo

4.5
(200+)
• Italian • French
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Wow. It's been a while since my wife and I have been so impressed by a meal through DoorDash. This was delicious. We both leaned towards the 4 cheese rav when ordering and turns out that that Penne is truly incredible! Arrosto Pollo Penne Alla Vodka is absurdly good! That Minestrone di Verdure (Bowl) is the best we have had in the area by far."
"The sauce in thePolpette Pomodoro is one of the most delicious sauces I've had!The portions are generous, especially considering the quality of the ingredients. Arrives hot and fresh with sourdough bread to dip in the sauce or make a little meatball sandwich. Have ordered this dish several times and it's consistently delicious"
Rigatoni Alla Ragù
Traditional three-hour simmered bolognese sauce made with sausage, ground beef, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, and béchamel, topped with Parmesan.
$23.5
Quattro Formaggi Ravioli
Ravioli filled with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and pecorino, sautéed with mushrooms, garlic, and spinach in a creamy tomato sauce. *No meat or fish.
$25.95
Pollo Arrosto Con Fettuccine Alfredo
Roasted chicken fettuccine with alfredo sauce. (Substitute shrimp for an additional charge).
$25.4
Arrosto Pollo Penne Alla Vodka
Roasted zucchini, garlic, chili flakes, dried oregano, and vodka in a tomato cream sauce. (Substitute shrimp for an additional charge).
$25.8
Stefano's Pizza

Stefano's Pizza

4.6
(1k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"First time trying Stefano's, simple Mozzarella Pizza (16" Extra-Large) with pepperoni looks great. Would order it again."
"Paid way too much for extra sauce and toppings and was given the smallest amount of topping and no extra sauce."
Cheese Pizza - Medium
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
$25.39
Cheese Pizza - Large
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
$31.21
Cheese Pizza - X-Large
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
$33.78
Hot Cheese Garlic Bread
Creamy garlic sauce & mozzarella cheese.
$6.16
Lunchette

Lunchette

4.9
(1k+)
• Pizza • Salad
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Rave Reviews
"I added avacado and poached eggs. So scrumptious but too many candies almonds"
"I was expecting to have Caesar dressing but it came with some kind of vinaigrette, very disappointing and the portion of cheese and chicken were very minimal for a $30.00 price tag after fees and delivery. "
Farro
Contains dairy and vegetarian. Mustard vinaigrette, apple, goat cheese, candied almonds, and pickled red onion.
$20.8
Tahini
Vegan and gluten free. Roasted sweet potato, spiced chickpeas, cucumber-dill, carrot salad, spinach, tahini sauce, and date molasses.
$19.55
Brunch
Gluten free. Poached local egg, avocado, sorrel pesto, roasted sweet potatoes, spinach, and housemade hot sauce.
$19.43
Caesar
Contains dairy. Parmesan, radish, herbed croutons.
$18.37

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