This is a great Mediterranean fast casual restaurant in the Mercato at Sorrento! Alejandro was very…read morekind to greet me and go over the menu options with me. The best way to describe this place is a healthy fresh twist on traditional Mediterranean food. The Steak Kabob Plate was excellent with choice cuts of meat and an abundance of rice & salad on the side. The ingredients were fresh and the steal was seasoned to perfection! The Tzatziki sauce was a savory accoutrement that is a must have for any Mediterranean meal. However, the Fire Feta was next level, as it adds some spice for those who like some added heat. The Grilled Chicken Traditional Pita was a signature dish that definitely brought me joy, just like their namesake indicates. The chicken was seasoned to perfection and the toppings included lettuce and a Shirazi Salad with herbs & lemon juice. As far as Chicken Pitas go, this was by far the best that I have ever had... Great job, Pita 'N Joy! I will definitely be back!!

food taste great and excellent portions. Alejandro provides…read morea great costumer service. Great options of foo.

I was craving some mediterranean food, and my friend recommended me to try Micheline's!…read more I got the byo rice bowl with steak shawarma, and it was really tasty! There are LOTS of topping choices too, and they all seem healthy so it was a perfect post gym meal :) It came with a whole pita, and it was warm and soft, super delicious with everything mixed together. Portion size is HUGE!! So worth it :) Definitely want to come back to try their other options. They have seating inside, and service was quick!

This is by far my favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in San Diego county. The other reviews speak…read morefor themselves. Stop reading reviews and just come try their food. It can be busy at times, but there's a reason for that! The entire experience was great five stars all around will definitely send friends and family here going forward! Thanks MPH team!

Oriste was recommended by friends. The food was Mediterranean and delicious but the highlight was…read morewe were directed to the patio by the owner. We walked some stairs and found ourselves looking over the 10th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course with gliders and the ocean in the distance. Great food, great views and great people! What could be better. Only open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday.

Oriste was a pleasant surprise! The owner was more than welcoming. We were here for a quick snack…read moreand ended up with a Caesar salad and probably one of the best Patty Melts I've ever had. In conversation, tzatziki was mentioned. Before we knew it, we had a sampler with warm pita bread! This tzatziki was THE REAL DEAL, just like Yiayia used to make. Definitely going to return...SOON

I got the hummus bowl because I already had lettuce and rice at home, and I was taking this togo. I…read moreloved the flavors, but it was a little too saucy which made it too salty imo. Also they gave me so little chicken that at first I thought they forgot to give me any :/ Pita bread was really soft though and tasted so good with everything mixed together. Loved the flavors! Interior has seating and tables, but it gets busy and cramped sometimes. Service is quick.

This spot is hands down the best Mediterranean restaurant in town! It's a casual place with indoor…read moreand outdoor tables. The food is delicious. Rich in flavor with a wide variety of healthy toppings. Service is quick and efficient. The staff are friendly and helpful. We've been coming here for years and this place never disappoints. Typically, I rave about the Greek fries (because why the hell not). They're amazingly delicious. However, this time around I shared the chicken wrap with my lovely wife. The grilled chicken was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor! The combination of lemon, olive oil, parsley, garlic, and spices makes this wrap absolutely delightful and tasteful 10/10! Parking is easily accessible. Make sure to validate your parking slip inside (it's quick n easy). Prices are reasonable compared to other places. Definitely stop by and give this place a try. It's a great grab and go spot to enjoy some bomb Mediterranean comfort food.

Truly a hidden gem in the San Diego area! The restaurant is very homey and quaint. The lady who…read moregreets you at the door and serves as the waitress is incredibly kind and attentive. I ordered the zardaloo chalow (stewed apricots) with lamb and the yaqoot chalow (stewed cherries) with lamb. The sweetness of the fruits paired with the savory meat created an incredible balance of sweet and salty. Who knew cooked fruit could taste so good! Such a unique combination of flavors. Both dishes were served with a generous portion of basmati rice. I'll definitely be back every time I'm in La Jolla!

The best lunch ever. I had the Zardaloo chalow with the lamb. It was stewed in fresh apricots and…read moreserved next to fluffy basmati rice. It felt very fancy and was one of the most exotic things I have eaten in a long time. We also got the dolmas (grapes leaves) and the Bolani (turnover stuffed with leek and potatoes) as an appetizer. The dolmas were ok, but the bolani was exceptional, like a leek and potato quesadilla but lighter. It was hard to put into words. Just order it and enjoy! Lastly, for drinks we got a Cherry Blossom Tea (Sheer Chai). Again, it tasted like nothing I have ever ordered before, which is hard to do because we are adventurous eaters. It tasted like cream straight from the cow mixed with a cherry blossom-y and strawberry-ish Chai flavor+ black tea flavor. One of the best drinks that I have experienced in 2025 by far. For the La Jolla neighborhood and how fancy the inside feels, the prices were similar to any regular sit down restaurant. Quite the bargain for the bouquet of flavors and beautifully executed dishes that we had. I would definitely recommend them.

Found this booth at the Oceanside Sunset Market. Tried the chicken shawarma and baklava. The…read morechicken was flavorful. Baklava was delicious. The following week while at the Carlsbad State Street Farmers Market I seen the same booth. This time I ordered the salad with chicken and a spinach/feta appetizer. (Don't recall the name). The portion of chicken on the salad was very generous. Lettuce and veggies were fresh. With a perfect amount of feta and dressing. The appetizer came with two large potions. The combo of spinach and feta wrapped in warm phyllo dough. YUM!! The service has been wonderful both times. The same gentleman taking the order at both visits was friendly, answered any questions and provided recommendations. I believe they are a staple at both of these events. As well as a food truck and catering in the San Diego/North County area. 100% recommend. Will order from here anytime I see their booth.

I'm so confused. We went looking for Mediterranean food and seemed to have found what used to be a…read moreTurkish food truck that has attempted to turn into a Mexican truck. Ordering was confusing as all hell. The guy taking our order, didn't know what was on the menu and kept pushing us to order things we weren't asking for and certain things we did ask for, we never got. The food was all terrible and overall, the experience felt like actual insanity. Oh and overpriced like crazy. My favorite part may have been when they threw chips, rice, and salsa in a container together and green sauce on the side that was maybe supposed to be guacamole. Table was also dirty. Oh and $18 for a small burrito. No way would we would ever go back.

$12.50 dinner. Yes. Why not?…read more Gyro. Coke. Fries. Plenty of parking. Plenty of seats. Friendly people. Sold Oh and their tzatziki is good! Has strands of cucumbers in it.

Ordered 2 Gyro sandwiches to go. First time here. These were like $15 each and were the absolute…read moreSMALLEST gyro sandwiches I have ever seen, and I have eaten a lot of Greek food in my life. But the absolute WORST thing was, after getting back to my office and giving my co-worker her sandwich, we realized there was NO TATZIKI sauce whatsoever on either one. What the .... ??? That is pretty much the main reason I even order gyro sandwiches. Never, ever again. They also stand there while you pay to make sure you are leaving a tip. Wish I had never left any tip, actually wished I never even walked in to the place. Avoid ! Over priced rip off!

It's my first Cava visit!…read more I know I'm behind on the times here. What a great experience at this location. First of all it's super clean and the people working here were very attentive. When I struggled a little knowing how to order, they walked me through it so kindly. I will definitely be back, because yes, the food is great too! A great price for what you get. Dalia was especially kind! Shout out to her!

They had no pita!!! I understand that it happens, but they didn't let me know until the very end…read morewhen I was getting ready to pay. It might not be that big of a deal to people, but I think it would be a courtesy to tell the customer before they pay that they won't get anything as replacement. The food that was available was good, and the seating was plentiful both indoors and out. But I felt like the service could have been a bit better.