Food was amazing,not to mention the service was great Eddie is awesome and knows how to take care of folks. The vibe/ambiance is comforting yet beautiful and minimalistic. Definitely recommend read more

Their Falafel Wrap is the best we have had recently. Eddie our server was very welcoming and had amazing service throughout. Amazing Ambience. read more

Wonderful food & huge portions. The strawberry date salad $13.99 with added chicken for $5.99 was delicious. The chicken was moist & flavorful. Our server Eduardo was awesome. So friendly & helpful. Lots of indoor seating & we weren't rushed. I'll definitely be back. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Family Combo Size Issue! I've been ordering the Family Combo since 2021, when it was $44.99. It's now $74.99, and I don't mind paying more even prices have gone up. What I can't accept is paying more while receiving significantly smaller portions. The manager (Giselle) and corporate (Anthony) insisted the portions are the same. I attached photos you can decide for yourself. I also have video of the food being transferred into the old trays if anyone wants to see it. read more

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I go to Panini a lot, at least once a week and I usually go to the one off of Michelson drive in Irvine. This time we went to the one in Los Alivos because it was on our way home. I don't think I would go back there because: - the food took longer than usual to get ready - they charged me $70 extra for random food that I never ordered and when I brought it up no one apologized. - rice wasn't cooked fully. - I asked for Sumag 3 times and they still failed giving it to me. - never got refills for my drink read more

I honestly didn't know much about this place back when I lived in LA, but I finally got the chance to try it recently and I'm glad I did! I'm a big fan of Mediterranean food, so when I came here with some coworkers for lunch, I was excited to check it out. We started with the trio hummus appetizer, and wow, I didn't realize hummus could have so many different flavors! It was a fun way to try a little bit of everything, and each one was delicious. For my entree, I ordered the Chicken Artichoke Pesto Pasta. I do wish it came with a little more chicken, but overall it was still flavorful and satisfying. No complaints about the taste! The staff was super friendly and welcoming, and since it wasn't very busy when we visited, our food came out pretty quickly. Always a plus when you're grabbing lunch during a workday. This is definitely a great spot for a quick bite, lunch with friends or coworkers, or even larger groups since they have plenty of seating available. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Thanks, Panini, for a great experience! read more

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We have been coming here for years, not tons but it always is so good! Inside is clean, and perfect for a casual dining experience for two or for the whole family. All of the items on the menu are great, and cooked fresh! This time I ordered the chicken soup and side Mediterranean salad because I wasn't super hungry, and they were great! We also ordered the Pesto Panini which was a first for us and o m g it was soooo good! I love all of their appetizers, so if you want one definitely get one!! Our server was attentive, friendly, and helped us achieve a great experience here (as usual) Check this place out if you're on the hunt for great Mediterranean food, we've also gone to the location in Mission Viejo at the Kaleidoscope which is equally as great as this location, we were just closer to this one this time! read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Cup Chicken Veg. Soup & Mediterranean Greek Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

Amazing Kabob restaurant serving large portions that is packed with flavor. The meats are all juicy and delicious, and the strawberry date salad is a wonderful side. The interior is huge with tons of seating, and there is outdoor seating as well. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. read more

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We went on a weekend for lunch. Chicken kebab and beef kebab were delicious! Everything was great! Service was fairly quick. It was probably the best chicken kebab I've ever had. It was juicy and not overly done read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Chicken kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

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I love panini kabob but if you don't want to see cockroaches running under your table don't come to this location. It was so gross and unsanitary we had to run out! On top of that the cook/chef in the back was constantly sneezing while preparing everyone order. That is disgusting. Overall bad experience. read more

Comically bad service. We waited outside in the sun just to be acknowledged by the host, then waited again to be seated -- despite many open tables. We were placed in a tucked-away niche under a loud speaker for no apparent reason. Even after asking to move to a table in the open area, service never recovered. Long waits to take drink orders, long waits for the drinks themselves, and another long wait just to place a food order. Our glasses sat empty most of the meal. A food runner brought our cup of soup quickly, which gave us false hope. Unfortunately, four different requests for drink refills and salad dressing to others all yielded nothing. They only arrived after I stood up at the front counter and flagged down our server. Even then, staff seemed indifferent and disengaged. The shish kebab was excellent -- credit where due -- but the service overshadowed everything. When paying, the server apologized but blamed being "short-staffed." That wasn't accurate; we counted five servers in a half-full restaurant. Not taking responsibility sealed it. We won't return to this location. read more

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I would like to introduce you to the best soup around OC. Yes, if you want a warm bowl of amazing soup, that includes fresh vegetables, and incredible chicken that melts in your mouth, come to this place. The soup is their famous "Chicken Soup," and is incredible. I have no idea how they make it seem so fresh with crunchy veggies. All I know is it is worth a trip just to taste this soup. Yes, soup for you. Jerry Seinfeld would be proud. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Best soup in Orange County. - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

Amazing! Date salads is perfect. I eat here all the time. Maybe 2 to 3 times a week. It's always as expected with incredible food and great staff. read more

The waiter was not very friendly, it took 40 minutes to get our food even though they were not busy at all, we ordered chicken and beef koobideh, koobideh was over cooked and dry and chicken was not cooked, considering I asked for well done chicken. Horrible experience this time , guess I should try their panini and pasta dishes to be safe. read more

Twice they sent me moldy food when I ordered delivery. I used to order from them weekly, then one week they sent me moldy pita bread. I threw it away and figured it was a one-off event. My son loves their food so we ordered it again a week or two later. After serving my 1yr old pita bread and hummus I discovered mold in the hummus! I was sooooo worried my baby would get sick, but luckily she was okay. But we are done ordering from Panini Kabob Grill for now. read more

First time here with family friends for lunch, it was a very spacious and neat restaurant. We were greeted as soon as we walked in, staffs are very welcoming and nice. We ordered a beef kabob, salmon kabob and a dessert Tiramisu. Very delicious and tasty food with good freshness. The wait time was reasonable too. We spent a great time here and will recommend this place to my friends for sure if they are in the area. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Chicken shish kabob is always a solid option. The wraps have recently been off for some reason. Both the chicken wrap or the Cesar chicken wrap used to be my favorites but they are not tasting right for some reason the last few times. Somewhat tasteless. Won't be getting the wraps anymore unfortunately but they were good options and on the lighter side.. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Chicken Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

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We tried Panini Grill at the Irvine location for the first time, and Eduardo was our server. He was so attentive and answered any questions I had about the menu. For an appetizer, I ordered the Hummus Trio with pita bread, and it was absolutely delicious. I also got the chicken shish kabob, and everything was super tasty. I'm definitely coming back! Thank you, Eduardo, for your great food suggestions and excellent service. read more

We always enjoy coming to Panini Kabob Grill in Irvine. We've had the pleasure of having Eduardo as our server several time. He's consistently friendly, welcoming, and provides excellent service every visit. The food is always delicious, the quality is consistently excellent, and the value is hard to beat. Thank you, Eduardo, for making every visit such a great experience! read more

We come here pretty regularly, at least once a month. Very clean and well taken care of place. The food is always 10/10, and today the service was even better with our server, Eduardo. He was fantastic, attentive, customer service was great and genuinely cared about the customer. Thank you! It was pretty busy for a Sunday- we will definitely be back again and again! Shout out to Eduardo! read more

Went to this location for a Sunday dinner, and requested our favorite server Daniel. He did not disappoint. We'd even made a slight change to our usual order the last time we were there, and he remembered our modification. To be honest, whenever we go and he's not there, it's a bit of a disappointment. The food is great, but service is what makes a dinner outing that much more enjoyable. read more

I've loved Panini for a long time- my family loves to get the combo for 4 here takeout. Their food is always a little burnt and I've never minded too much, but this particular recent time was just way too burnt to eat. We cut off all the black parts and by the time we were done, basically nothing was left. I'm not sure if the food is supposed to be like this but seems a little unhealthy to be consuming this much burnt food. Sad because I love their rice and salad and the service was very kind. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

Daniel was amazing. He's super positive, upbeat, and really helps the vibe stay great. He was very attentive from start to finish, and you can tell he genuinely cares about making things smooth. I'd absolutely recommend him! read more

I had a great experience at Panini Kabob Grill! The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. I ordered the chicken kabob with rice and a Greek salad, and everything tasted amazing. What really made the visit stand out was our server, Eduardo. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. He had a great attitude and provided excellent customer service, making us feel welcome from start to finish. Thanks to Eduardo and the delicious food, I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Amazing service by Daniel came in to eat with my mother and enjoy everything had a spicy prawn ling with a chicken kabob and was well attended! And taken care of. read more

July 12, 2026 we had a family gathering in Panini kabob Grill. I asked for meat lovers plate! ( rice and kabob ) with side Greek salad. salad was made with sweet dressing maybe balsamic vinegar and it was served in the same plate with the rice and kabob that made entire food saggy and sweet besides salad was warm and the food became cold. I told the manager, the issue, he said this is our presentation. Well, I ask other guest at the table , unfortunately they were not happy with their food and service. I hope they improve in the future. read more

Our family comes in to Panini Kabob at least once a week and we have a great experience each time we are there. Our server, Eduardo, is warm and welcoming and always provides the best service and ensures we are taken of each time. We will definitely continue to dine here! read more

I'm a big fan of Panini Kebab as all my reviews for them indicate but something happened to this location. I think there may be a rat in the kitchen. Periodically someone cuts the size of the portions in the back, half of the grilled vegetables from orders and sometimes even dropping portions of the grilled meats. Not the first time this has happened to me and I'll take it up to the Manager. See the picture attached.. I'm dropping the review until this is fixed. Unacceptable. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Salmon kebob with half ingredients missing - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

Parking is a bit difficult during busy times but there is plenty of seating at this place. I usually order the chicken kebab. Sometimes the onion is undercooked but this time the whole kebab was cooked perfectly. Chicken was juicy and tender, onions tomato and pepper on the kebab was nicely roasted. Service was great. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Chicken kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

Karina is amazing and gives the best service . She's very attentive and knows her customers orders very well

I've been coming to this location with my family for years--dining in, ordering takeout, and even delivery. Unfortunately, the quality of both food and service has declined drastically in the past couple of years, and especially in the last year. Almost every takeout or delivery order has had issues. One time, half of our order was missing. After waiting an additional 40 minutes for two kids' meals, we got home only to realize the order was still wrong. For a while, I used to order their grilled broccoli as my go-to side. But it was repeatedly substituted with grilled onions and tomatoes--without any notice or option to choose something else. Every time I asked, I was told the supplier was out. After hearing that same excuse for over a year, I stopped ordering it altogether. Even when I reached out to corporate to share my concerns, I never received a response. The decline in quality has been even more obvious recently. A few weeks ago, my husband picked up food that was promised in 20 minutes but wasn't ready until nearly an hour later. His koobideh was raw in the middle and inedible, and the yogurt dip was hot because it had been packed with the rice. The only thing that turned out okay was my soup. Today I ordered a salmon Caesar salad through DoorDash. The app clearly shows the salad comes with four pieces of salmon, but what I received was two and a half pieces. The "half" didn't even look like a proper portion--more like someone had eaten part of it before sending it out. This used to be a place we could count on, but between the repeated mistakes, poor quality control, lack of communication, and corporate's silence, we're done giving this location another chance. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - The salmon that came with my Caesar salad. Not 4 pieces and looks like somebody ate it - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

Hardest place to find parking ever. If you are coming for lunch, give yourself plenty of time. It took us about 20 min to find parking. Great food and lots of tables inside and outside. We got the appetizer sampler plate. It was a lot of food for four people! The edamame hummus was delicious and the falafel was amazing. You can tell the falafel was handmade and perfectly cooked. Moist and crunchy. Well worth dealing with the parking fiasco. read more

We just had a wonderful family dinner at Panini Kabob Grill at the Spectrum with my mom, my aunt, and two friends. Everything was delicious, especially the koobideh! Our server, Tania, was incredibly kind, polite, and attentive, and she provided outstanding service throughout our meal. We also want to thank the manager, Angelo , who was very friendly and made sure our food arrived promptly. Thank you both for making our evening so enjoyable,we'll definitely be back! read more

The food is varied, sumptuous & very yummy. What you'd expect for a Persian place with a larger than usual menu. Enough for at least 2 plus meals. A small variety of spicy & not spicy sauces. Service is at a counter but delivered to your table. It wasn't crowded when we were there, so good food arrived fast. The staff was helpful & friendly. Inside is a typical fast-food eatery; nothing fancy with a bunch of tables. Good lighting. I recommend for casual lunch or dinner for couples, families, or even, moderately sized groups. read more

Food was great, had good flavor and you can tell it's fresh. Service was also great I was helped out by Eduardo he was very kind and attentive when taking my order. Honestly would recommend after a day shopping at the spectrum. read more

I have been coming here for years. I feel like I always give them a chance especially when I order food for to-go here but today was my last straw. First was the almost 30 minute wait which was long given that it didnt seem very busy today at all. The person helping me also seemed lost as to where my order went or is. Either way when I went to pick it up I still waited an additional 5 minutes. That really wasnt the bad part but the freaking food portions omg why have they gotten so small. In the past I got like 2 rows of skewers for SALMON mind you but i bought the full salmon set with the salad and they forgot the salad too -_- like i guess it could be the economy that the food portions are smaller but how could you forget the salad. Additionally, I bought the kabox in the past and I got the same amount of protein. So today I ordered the full portion meal thinking I would get more salmon but nope not true. I spent an extra $5-6 thinking I would get more but bruh its the same thing. Finally when I opened the box all the food was all over the place and it just looked unappetizing. I think it could have moved while in transit but still I think the food was just thrown in the box like whatever. The wait and food portions are just not worth it anymore unfortunately. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - salmon - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

I occasionally come in to get some food for dinner. Usually the service is okay, but today it was fantastic. Eduardo was my server today and he went above and beyond, he is very attentive and on top of that the food was great. I had the chicken kabob and it never misses! I will be coming in more often. read more

I don't usually write negative reviews just positive reviews but this one was a doozy. Warning do not order pickup if you want to pickup your food on time. Looks like it's been an ongoing issue that they have either been unwilling or unable to fix. 2nd watch out of the manager Pierre G. Guy is totally lacking in empathy and can't even pretend to care. So what happened? Sent my kid to pick up the food, arrived on time. Told 10 mins. 20 mins later asked again. 10 more minutes. At the 40 min mark I called and spoke to a worker who said 10 mins. Right. Asked to speak to the manager and got Pierre. It was like talking to a chat bot. No emotion, no pretend sympathy just kept repeating the company line of we make things fresh. Told nothing more he could do and told me to call back the next day to speak to the general manger if I wanted anything more. Wow. Chat bot. His only emotion was that he didn't like the way I spoke to him. Well I've done customer service and when a customer is complaining put yourself in their shoes and respond the way you'd like be spoken too. Pierre clearly does not subscribe to that thinking. Just terrible. Well I guess calling did do something since the food came out at the 47th min mark. Reading the reviews people waiting up to 2 hours for their food. Ridiculous. Don't go here. There's another grill up the street in Irvine. On time pickup and actual customer service. read more

I really enjoy coming here for their pasta dishes. My favorite dish is the chicken pesto pasta with extra sauce. It tastes extremely delicious and flavorful. The pasta tastes just right and the chicken is tender. I like the sauce a lot as well. The salmon scampi tastes good too. The inside is nice with plenty of seating. I like the decor. The hot chamomile tea is a nice drink. Some of the employees are friendly. read more

I've been a regular at this Panini Cafe location and usually enjoy coming here. Today I brought a friend who ordered a full meal, and I wasn't very hungry, so I wanted something small to avoid wasting food. The kids pasta seemed like the right portion. I was told it's "kids only," which I understand is a policy. But I even offered to pay the full adult price and simply receive the smaller portion -- and they still refused. At that point, it stopped being about policy and started feeling unnecessarily rigid. When a paying customer is trying to avoid waste and even offering to pay full price, a little flexibility would go a long way. Disappointing experience for someone who comes here often. read more