Highly recommend to anyone! Great food, great service. We'll be coming back ASAP. We got the…read morechicken shawarma and were very happy with it.

We had been to Layalina in the past and it was just okay, but Mama Donia took the space over and…read morereally improved on what was there! We had a nearby event, but needed dinner, so we decided to give Mama Donia a try; great choice! The decor inside is classy and feels fresh, and it was super clean too. The staff (possibly owner) was very kind and generous with his suggestions as well as gifting us a couple pieces of baklava, which was extra special. I had the beef Shawarma plate with added garlic sauce and it was simple yet fantastic. My partner had one of their Saj sandwiches and was overjoyed with her choice. Everything tasted really fresh and tasty and the prices were pretty reasonable too. We'll definitely be back!

Still the best falafel in Portland: slightly crunchy golden-brown exterior, bright green when you…read morebite into it, fluffy and moist and so delicious. If you're craving falafel in the city, THIS is going to be the place you want to get it from (why are all the other places serving up such dry options?)! I like the Falafel Salad (which is both plant-based and gluten-free): it comes with four or five falafel balls, a generous dollop of hummus, local greens mixed with radish and cucumbers and mint, and two small plastic containers of tahini sauce and lime vinaigrette. It's not a very big salad; I usually end up supplementing it with additional greens at home. The french fries are a miss for me: from here, they always seem quite soggy even after only a few minutes. The shawarma flavor is amazing, but there's just something unappetizing (for me, anyway) about a limp fry. At lunch it seems they prioritize their online orders more than their in person orders, so expect a wait (or have the forethought to order ahead of time online).

Fantastic Falafel pita pocket. The pita was nice and fluffy and very fresh. This has become a "go…read moreto" stop for each of my visits to Portland. Gotta have my Falafel Fix!

Mediterranean Chicken rice bowl is always amazing. This place never disappoints. Would give it 6…read morestars if I could

This is such a great spot in downtown Biddeford. I think a lot of people would overlook it like I…read moredid for many years but wow I will be back again and again now that i've finally tried it. Love space is actually quite lovely and very clean and welcoming. I was greeted right when i came in and was helped with all my questions by the nice gentleman. He recommended some dishes and he did not steer me wrong! I opted for the feta fries, the chicken rice bowl with pita, the dolmades, and the baklava. Everything was delicious and so fresh tasting. Get all the side sauces (tzatziki, hummus, garlic dip) they are so good and you can tell they are made in house. The chicken in the bowl i got was cooked perfectly and so fresh. The feta fries are such a fun addition as well as the dolmades since i had been wanting to try those! The baklava is a perfect sweet end to the meal you can't miss. What a great experience - it's worth noting how fast the can put together your order as well. I would also love to mention that a delivery driver came in and the man made him food to take with him which was extremely sweet. As someone who works in a similar industry i know how rare it is when you come across someone who thanks their delivery drivers like this man did. This is a must try spot!!!!

In the area to check out this strip malls newest addition next door. Of course we got hungry while…read moreshopping so came out to see what was close by. Tasty Fried Chicken was right there! We walked over to see no one inside so right up to the counter we went after looking the menu over. Greek- Mediterranean food items here so of course a Beef Gyro for me and two pieces of dark chicken for my man. Salad side for me and none for him. Decor is plastic seats attached to table, black and white checkers with white tiles. Soon there were more and more people coming in. In no time our food was ready. Chicken was super crispy and meat hot. Gyro was good, nothing special really but good. No surprises. We may be back if in the area

Both times I've dined at this fast casual spot, the chicken was on point...crispy and tasty on the…read moreoutside, moist and flavorful in the inside. I definitely didn't expect fried chicken to be this good outside Portland. On the other hand, they also serve Mediterranean food...which is a homage to who they are. But is it good? No. Not at all...and the reason for the one star ding. Just stick to the fried chicken...as they are aptly named so.

Good food, very pricey and then at the end of the meal they provide you a bill that includes an…read moreadditional 3.25% service fee. This is getting out of hand! The price of meals has skyrocketed and then the establishment has the balls to add a service fee. I guarantee this will start affecting tips given to the servers.

We were really looking forward to our night out at JP's, but unfortunately our experience fell…read moreshort. We were seated at a very cramped two-top table with barely any space between us and the surrounding tables -- it felt uncomfortable and not at all what you'd expect at this price point. We politely asked if it was possible to move, but the staff made no effort to accommodate us. Because of how tight and uncomfortable the seating was, we ultimately decided to leave before ordering. Disappointing experience overall, especially given the expectations for a restaurant of this caliber.

This cute little restaurant has some amazing Greek food and wine, but the main draw is the stunning…read morelevel of service and intimate feeling. It was romantic and delicious, what a great combination!

A mix of hits and misses. Restaurant itself is nice; quiet, cozy, and the whole place smelled…read moregreat from the kitchen when we walked in -- a good first impression. The food, unfortunately, was inconsistent: 1. Spreads: tzatziki and htipiti were fantastic; fava was good but a clear third place. I'd buy the first two to go if I could. 5/5 2. Octopus: a bit small but well-cooked and not at all chewy. Would order again. 4/5 3. Squash fritters: these were just bad; lukewarm and what little flavor there was was unappealing. 1/5 4. Lentil soup: extremely bland; badly needed more seasoning. 2/5 5. Sesame crusted feta: this had potential, but was let down by being extremely salty. 3/5 6. Pastitsio (greek pasta): pasta itself seemed a bit plain, but the bechamel was very well done; I'd order this again. 4/5 7. Baklava: solid -- pretty much what I was expecting from a Greek place. 4/5 No complaints about service. We aren't wine drinkers so we can't comment on the drink menu.

Fantastic food, happy servers, labor of love. Side street delight, Not many 'sit downs' in Portland…read morefor breakfast, this one made the grade, air conditioned in summer. Try it.

NOBODY TOLD ME. Nobody told me that Nom Cafe is one of the best spots for brunch in Portland's Arts…read moreDistrict, with some of the yummiest and most unique breakfast food? A Balkan-inspired menu? Come on. I finally tried it and I'm already counting down until I go back. I was expecting casual counter service and your typical breakfast food. I was so wrong. We were greeted by the warmest staff, who let us pick our own table. We sat by the windows, which was perfect for the morning sunlight; exactly what we wanted. The menu is eastern European with some Spanish touches (think huevos rotos and patatas bravas). Books featuring Bulgarian photography and other eastern European countries were scattered around the space, it was a lovely touch. The service was just as great as the food. My hot coffee came in the cutest mug and our waitress kept refilling it without being asked. The mekitsi and parzhen were phenomenal, with the parzhen being my favorite. The spreads they came with... I wanted to bottle those and take them home. My husband had the patatas bravas and I had the shakshuka, and we added kyufteh to both, this incredible in-house sausage that was 10/10 (it was a little spicy!). Everything was phenomenal and the portions were generous. If you're not feeling adventurous, they also have traditional eggs and omelettes, all with a little twist and somewhat elevated. Their drinks menu was impressive too if you're into a fancy coffee. Can't recommend this place enough. I shall be back!

Um literally so good that I forgot to take a picture of all the food!!!…read more Stopped by with some friends to get apps and drinks and it did not disappoint. They sat us quick even tho we had a big group and the service was great! You have to try the lobster rangoons and the Brussels sprouts. Inside was very clean too and didn't feel too overwhelming!

We got a few different orders of dumplings and a fried rice and duck for entrees. All our food was…read moregreat! The service was quick and efficient. The restaurant has a nice open seating with lots of light coming in and a good sit-out area for outdoors. I wish they have better amenities for kids. They didn't have enough high chairs and anything to entertain the kids. They also need a kids menu.