Padria Mediterranean Cafe in Kirkland

I recently had a lovely lunch while visiting my daughter. I was greeted and welcomed as if I was entering the owner s home. The food was so fresh and expertly prepared. Best hummus ever! I ll definitely be back the next time I m in the area.

Very tasty food, spices remind me of Istanbul

Great place, good quality, really nice and kind people.

Some of the best hummus Ive ever had, and the lamb and dill rice is amazing!

Amazing humans own this place. Great food, and portions for the prices. The garlic fries were the best Ive ever had. Food was incredibly fresh. These people give the best warm fuzzies and simply make your day by being in their presence. Truely a gem.

It was an interesting experience, the food tastes very authentic. Highly recommended.

A fusion of Turkish and Persian flavors and one of the best Middle Eastern food Ive ever had! Portions are generous and everything there is tasty, highly recommended!

Delicious. Baba Ghanoush is fantastic. So are all other plates we have tried.

Really nice greek/Mediterranean food. I had the chicken slovakki which came with rice and salad + bread and dip and it was all very tasty. Service was good and the lady was nice and friendly.

Ordered the Gormeh Sabzi, and it was amazing. Ingredients are consistently fresh and the owner was explaining that they simmer all the ingredients for the sauce over several hours. They also validate 2 hours free parking. Great food, great service!

I love the cafe concept with self-service stations to pace your meal at your speed. The food itself was delicious. The Padria Platter had warm pita points paired with delicious baba ghanoush. The combo plate and kids plate had tender pieces of meat. Portions were great too. Kid-friendliness: There is a high chair available.

Great food! Highly recommend

Delicious lamb shank plate! I love how the sauce was in a separate container which didn t make the plate soggy and it tasted very healthy! Lamb shank was perfectly soft and the salad was so fresh and juicy! The staff were also very nice and food was reasonably priced! Will be coming back!

Went there for the first time and had chicken gyro with fries and side sauces but got the worst kind of food poisoning just within an hour after the meal. Never going there again!

Disappointing to find closed despite open status on maps; improve hour accuracy.

I dont know how the review is so different from reality! It is cheap very small café with food below overage.People who rate it 5 stars probably never tested 5 stars greek food!I had a chicken plate and specially asked put dressing on the site due to dietary restrictions. Got my order with dressing allover salad, chicken was burned and the rice was the worst rice I ever eat!the food was cold! I should send it back and asked for my money back! Because it was my dinner with family dont want to upset them and make me look like I am too dramatic! If you want good food, save your time and money and go somewhere else! 2 stars

Very good for the price.

Extremely service. Overpriced and not very good. Beef souvlaki was really tough to chew. The pita bread tasted stale. Also odd how there s a little unassuming sign that indicates everything on the menu is a dollar more than what s listed .. won t be back.

Very sweet older couple working behind the counter. Quality of food seemed a tiny bit lower than the price would indicate ($17 for plate artfully piled high with rice, salad greens, handful sliced lamb and beef on top, and 2-3 Tbl tabbouleh, in lil cup on the side) but the decor, peaceful setting and conversation with owner makes up for any sort of lack.

Wonderful fresh food. Large servings and friendly family atmosphere.

Very disappointed and shocked, lamb gyro is like spam, super dry rice, okay souvlaki, bland salad, not true Mediterranean food . Don t come if you are expecting Mediterranean flavor.

Been going to this family run establishment for years and have never had a bad experience. Such lovely people who work there and amazing food and service. Shout out to Shey and always making you feel at home!

One of the best falafel you get in entire Seattle area MUST try!!

Very sweet owner and excellent food!

Food is great, I will visit again!

Koobideh was very delicious and the food quantity was also good. The price was very fair and low. I also liked the owner s behavior as she was very nice and friendly

Such a lovely place. The owner was very welcoming and nice. I ordered takeout and it was very fresh and fast. Ordered chicken shawarma & garlic fries. Delicious food and the best hummus everrr!!

Delicious food, fabulous service

Love this place, very home feeling well made food, great service too.

Never a bad day at this restaurant. We ve been here so often, that Shay the owner remembers our names and orders. We rarely go to the same place twice, but the food and service here has blown us away. Both Shay and Moussad treat their customers like family. Food is always fresh, cooked perfectly and comes in huge quantities. They ve been around for 15 years and have so many loyal customers that they sell out on most days!

A quaint little place run by a cute little lady. She remembers you next time you go and that makes it extra special. As for the food, it s made to order and fresh! The best Mediterranean food in Kirkland

Such a great restaurant. Authentic Mediterranean food with great selection of options and super tasty food. Best hummus in the area. Staff and team are super friendly and treat you like family. Must visit.

Parking: 2 hour free parking Food

I dont really care about quality of food or atmosphere, where I walk into any business, see the pricing, and there is a seperate sign that days all items are a dollar more. Its lazy an arrogant to think you can just add a disclosure that indicates things are more expensive than shown on the menu board. It says alot about managements incompetence, because the amount of time you have to spend explaining to 4 out of 5 customers why their bill is more expensive than they thought, means more wait time for waiting customers in line, and leaves a bad taste in our mouths before weve even tasted the food. It doesnt matter how friendly the staff is or how good the food is. List the correct prices, period, your in Kirkland for crying out loud, not south central LA.

Wonderful service, made us feel right at home. Don t skip the baklava!!

This is the best food I have ever had here in Seattle area! Its tastes so fresh and homemade, it makes me so happy to eat here every time. It reminds me of mothers homemade meal made with love and passion. The owners are so friendly and kind. The portions are good too! I have fallen in love with this food and restaurant!!

We love going here! My 3 year old loves the food, and the lady who owns the restaurant is very sweet to us

Absolutely wonderful. Great owner, Fatimah, and great lamb gyro plate.

The inviting ambiance created a warm and welcoming vibe, making it a perfect place to unwind. The diverse menu offered a delightful range of dishes, each meticulously crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone seeking a delightful blend of great food and a charming atmosphere.

We had a great experience at Padria today! We went for a late lunch/early dinner with the whole family. Service was fantastic and quick! Food was delicious! Great falafel! The best part was how family friendly our experience was! They have crayons, paper placemats and coloring books available. And the woman who was working even offered to hold our 4 month old so my husband and I could eat at the same time! Seriously some of the best service I ve had! Highly recommend this place! We will be back, probably soon!

The lamb shank was the best I ve had!

This spot is a gem. Food is fresh and tasty. The family that runs is it very nice. The vibe is great - good for a quick lunch, but quaint enough for a casual date night as well. If you re in the Kirkland / Juanita area and this place isn t on your rotation, you re missing out!

Some of the best food in all of Kirkland . Amazing portions. Great prices. Amazing family run operation

Lamb shank was good, but the dill rice was al dente, not quite right. The salad on that plate was delicious. The yogurt sides were good. But, the Padria plate was very disappointing, especially the falafel, which which were burnt, tasted bad, and were hard instead of as soft as they should be. It may be a good idea to make a Lebanese or Arabic version, which is usually delicious.

Loved the ambiance n best place for a coffee

We love Padria, the food quality is outstanding and the owners are so kind and sweet; we eat at Padria at least twice a week

Great food

We got the lentil soup, padria veggie salad and the chicken platter with cranberry rice. The salad was good, lentil soup was okay (I am use to it differently and I prefer it that way). The chiken was good but the rice could ve been more flavorful.

Very polite staff. Slow service but good food.

I believe this is owned by an elderly couple. They are so sweet and friendly. Upon hearing that we loved their food, the wife popped out of the kitchen and proclaimed that it was her who did the cooking! The interior of the restaurant is rustic looking. The menu is presented on a board and offers a good variety of Mediterranean and Persian food. Parking is available, sometimes it may be difficult on a busy day such as the weekends. The food is flavorful and the price to portion ratio is great! I would love to frequent this place and will make this my recommendation for good Mediterranean food.

Customer services is amazing here. The lady that works here is the sweetest ever. The food options are extremely large so you get a lot for what you pay for. You can share the gyro plate with another person. I ve never had a dish that I wasn t good and at my old job I catered from them and it was really easy and delicious Huge hit

Chicken gyro was delicious, generously proportioned. Service was good too. Fair price.

Fancier Mediterranean place in the Juanita area. Very cute older couple that work here, but we found the food just OK and a bit expensive when there are several other options close by.

One of my favorite restaurants in the area. Everyone is so friendly and food is delicious

We ordered two Chicken Souvlaki pita sandwiches. Delicious! The chicken was hot but, slightly undercooked. The baklava was excellent.

Came here looking at the incredible reviews for good hot kabob plate , rather than doing takeout . Although I did expect from the reviews to see friendly staff, I did not expect to be completely bowled over by the service. Shay who is the owner, is one of the nicest people to ever own a restaurant and the love and care she has for customers shows through the delicious food. Adore the location, the people and the food . Will be sure to bring all my friends in the next time

Best Persian food in Washington. Always fresh and cooked to perfection. The owners are friendly and take great pride in their food. Highly recommend. Food

Excellent and such kindness behind the counter!

This restaurant will be a top choice when looking for delicious Mediterranean restaurants in the Kirkland area! We tried their lamb sandwich and the hummus platter. Everything was super delicious. And the best part was the house made hot sauces .. highly recommended!!!

Good food and service with the few staff. Will return

Ordered vegetarian falafel plate and a falafel sandwich. Food was bland. Finished eating the whole thing as we were hungry and wanted to spend time at Juanita beach.

Fantastic food! The lamb gyro plate was savory and delicious highly recommended

I cannot say enough great things about the service and food here. The owners are the sweetest couple you will ever meet, and the food is so tasty for a great price! Great little location by the beach. The salad greens always taste SO fresh and the lamb is so flavorful every single time. Grateful to have them near my work!

This is an absolute gem that promises an unforgettable dining experience. The moment you step inside, youre greeted by the warm and friendly hosts who go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. The food is nothing short of amazing, with a tantalizing array of Mediterranean delights that will leave your taste buds in a state of pure bliss. Not only is the quality outstanding, but the portion sizes are incredibly generous, ensuring that you leave satisfied and content. Its a place where culinary excellence meets genuine hospitality, making Padria Mediterranean Cafe a must-visit for anyone seeking a delightful and memorable dining adventure.

Bland food

Great food, great service. Lamb shank stew was tender and well seasoned. Chicken kabob cooked perfectly! Homemade Tzatziki was light and delicious. Vegetarian options: Falafel salad

Food was good, I just like stronger flavors. Service was great and there were lots of vegetarian options on the menu!

Best lamb gyro

Awesome lamb shank at a great price too. Parking: Parking is free for the first 2 hours Food : 5/5 |

Very good food and service. Lamb shank is a must, tender and delicate flavor. The Turkish coffee is wonderful as is the Baklava. The steak was a bit tough and flavor was not there with the minced beef needed seasoning. Definitely be back for the lamb.

Amazing falafel! Have not had better ones anywhere!! Soft, but not oily or salty!! Wonderful owner and hospitality! Highly recommend the experience!

Nice people and great food!

All their meat now is halal

Way to expensive for a gyro! L prices

The best Mediterranean food in the whole Seattle area! And the owner is unbelievably kind and we always have the best conversations.

The food was delicious. Had their falafel and Baba ghanoush and both dishes were exceptional. Will be visiting again soon!

Lovely staff

Yum!!

Like the beef fish

I highly recommend dill rice with lamb shanks. Its the best one we have ever had.

Amazing. So tasty that I couldn t stop eating and am now barely breathing ghorme sabzi and shank

Padria is really really special. Amazing food and the owner is just a joy to talk to. Unfortunately they used to be extremely understaffed during covid and get a lot of orders that they have to pause on taking new orders daily by 6 although they close at 9. One of the favs of Kirkland.

Great service. The owner is very hard working and since we were six people, she offered us that she will split and bring the food. The food tastes good too.

Fall off the bone delicious Lamb Shank Plate with wild dill rice and light tomato/cucumber salad. Unpretentious gem in a clean, comfortable and friendly setting.

Very friendly and food very delicious. Perfect for a little date night

Was very kind

Really love this place & the quality of the food. The staff was very friendly!! Feels like a family owned business. We got the chicken shawarma platter and baklava! It was delicious. Very excited to go back :)

Great place for mediterranean food. The meat is so well cooked and soft. The baklava was not a hit though. I have had better baklava than this place. The quantity of rice is huge and it lacks flavor. Overall, it is good.

The owner was very sweet to patiently explain all our questions. Food was excellent. Lamb shank is our favorite! Lamb was cooked to perfection. Loved the Chicken kabab too!

My go to cafe for good reasonably priced Persian food.

The food is excellent! The owner & staff are excellent! We loved their selection & variety. We ordered Turkish coffe. Excellent! Definitely a place to go back!

Padria is the best. My family has been going here for almost a decade. Shay makes us feel like family every time we step in the door. The food is delicious and well priced. If you enjoy Mediterranean food please give them a try.

I looove their food!! I love to get the chicken souvlaki sandwich. So delicious! The owner is so sweet and kind as well! Great customer service!

Flavorful, delicious food!! Everything we ordered was perfect and the owner was very sweet. Can t wait to come back!

I m happy that finally after five years in Seattle area I found a good tasting Persian food. Thank you Shae

Excellent food best coalte

Excellent food, good service and a nice atmosphere to enjoy it.

I have been all over the world and Padria Mediterranean Cafe has the best hummus I have ever had. Outside of the amazing food, the customer service is top notch. The owners are kind, welcoming and genuine. Coming here is a must!

People Movers are the best. We worked with Ali and his team great guys funny, polite I like it ! It s our second time using them for our move, we wouldn t hesitate to use them again in the future. They arrived on time, were very efficient, and carefully treated our belongings. They also disassembled our couch and dining room table and provided free wardrobe boxes that made a big difference. Thanks!

I tried their kabab and I honestly enjoyed it, the rice really has no flavor and its my only complaint. Otherwise everything else really tasted well. I would come back and try again.

Compliments to the chef for all of the tantalizing dishes I ve enjoyed here for years! I usually take out but it s also a cozy place to relax and dine with friends. Thank you for always serving tasty food and making your customers feel special.

Good variety, large quantities, good customer service.

The cafe is nice .. the food looks good and priced good but the taste is not as good. Customer service wasnt as good. Please improve or remove your tabouleh & hummus from the menu. Not sure if Ill go back.

The cafe decor is nice. Although confusing as it is Italian decor. The menu is Mediterranean. The food doesnt taste anything like Mediterranean. No. Not a good mediterranean restaurant. Not a Turkish restaurant by any means. Their rice is dry and filled with lentils and raisins and tasteless. The chicken just blah, good texture and no taste. The best part was the tzatiki. Otherwise really not tasty. Disappointed. Will not be back.

What a wonderful dining experience. Prior to arriving I had an idea of what I wanted. I knew I wanted to get one of the combination Kabob plates. I was extremely happy with the meal I ended up getting. The staff was friendly and helpful at Padria Mediterranean Cafe.

Good good. Nice neighborhood atmosphere.

Food is always good and the owners are the sweetest.

I ordered the Ghormeh Sabzi in a to-go container but dined in. The lamb shank was soft and flavorful. Nice amount of fat and the broth from the stewed juices and herbs and spices was satisfying. This dish felt like a home cooked meal. I could not stop slurping up a spoonful of the broth and then follow up with a spoonful of rice. I came in famished and left well fed. The portions are big so i had plenty left over to take home and enjoy. Last thing to say, the Ghormeh Sabzi was so good I didnt even pick up my phone to read while eating, I was so focused on the food. Thank you for the meal.

Absolutely delicious! We will be back soon. Very fresh, authentic and good value. Thank you Padria! Vegetarian options: Many vegan and vegetarian options, full of flavor. Large, fresh servings. Parking: Plenty

Food was good and affordable, the staff was kind. The sandwich is good but fries are basic

Best Mediterranean food ever! Ive been coming here for years. Flavors are balanced, and salad is always fresh

Great taste and right portions.

Great place for Mediterranean food. The food is still great and great service.

This place was utterly amazing! The owner felt as warm and loving as my own mother. We joked about our love for wine, vodka, and brandy. THEN I got served some of the most juicy steak and chicken Ive ever tasted, super fluffy rice, and my husband devoured his gyro so fast I didnt get a taste, but he loved it. We will return again, and again, and bring every friend or family member who visits here10/10

Nicest staff. I showed up 10 minutes before closing begging for scraps and they delivered . Amazing food. I ve traveled all the Mediterranean. This is authentic

Nice place. Ive eaten there twice and enjoyed it.

Im so upset with myself for living in Juanita for a year and a half without ever trying this restaurant! I love to cook and eat good food. So, when I try new places, I taste pieces of each element before combining food. I kept trying the various parts of the meal individually and being more impressed. I was even thinking, I dont think the kabab and rice need the sauce; theyre so good on their own. Then I tried it with the yogurt sauce and the flavor somehow was even better! The food was so rich and delicious. It was the perfect supper to bring on my little picnic to the beach. Im so glad I walked by and was lured in by the yummy smells, and I will be returning!

An amazing place to try authentic Persian cuisine in the Seattle area. The owner lady made us feel like home. I tried the Lamb Gyro plate and Ghormeh Sabzi plate here. Both the dishes were simply amazing.. The lamb shank in ghormeh was perfectly cooked. The fine blend of spices with meat was delicious. Gyro meat was perfectly moist and tasty. Both the plates were served with pita bread and saffron rice. I loved tzatziki sauce served with both the plates too. The portion of the plate is more than enough for a person. For dessert, we had a piece of Baklava. It was nice, perfectly sweet and flaky. I find it slightly less nutty. It would have been more fun then. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience. Highly recommended.

Very friendly people and delicious food. I got the lamb gyros with hummas and to be honest they are my favorite so far for the Seattle area. Very good portion size and delicious food. I will be back soon

I go with my brother for lunch we order koobide kabab and it was terrible i couldn t cut with Spoon fork

Delicious!

These guys are my favorite in town. Excellent service and the food is delicious. Highly recommend.

Chicken skewers are delicious and the humus is amazing.

This is a pretty solid mediterranean place. Its incredibly inexpensive and you get a ton of food.

Amazing food..amazing service. I basically eat shawarma everywhere I go to see the difference and this is top 2 for me. Counter service but they still went out of their way to being me utensils and water.

Two very good gyros, I ordered the lamb and chicken to go but the highlight of going there was the owner? I believe? She was so nice! They really stuff the gyros , it was a good, clean and savory meal.

The best Mediterranean food in the town!

Best Turkish Coffee in town...

Flavors were okay, but when I want a lamb gyro, I expect more than just okay. Lamb was sitting in a steam pot instead of fresh sliced off shank. Since I was there at 1 pm, lunch hour over, it was moist enough, but no spit roasted flavor. Fairly bland even. Cucumber sauce seemed to be missing.the onions I asked him to hold werent though. For 9 bucks....just an ok.

Great selection of persian and mediterranean dishes.

Im going to Padria for two years. Great food. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Best falafel in greater Seattle area. Family owned business and they are really nice.

Great shanks. Great food. Nice service.

10/10, quality, healthy, location, Super Tasty

Amazing flavors, high quality produce that are seasoned and cooked to perfection

The best chicken kabob I have ever had!!! The food here is absolutely delicious, but let s talk about the chicken I had the cranberry rice and chicken kabob and I will forever remember that kabob. The chicken was so flavorful and perfectly seasoned. Highly recommend this mom and pop shop!!

The food was ok, but it is not what Im used to for sure. The tabouli salad was more bulgur than salad, and the hummus has some unusual but tasty flavors added. However I cant recommend the lamb gyro - the meat in mine was kind of flavorless and generic.

Great service, very friendly folks.

Nice food. Fresh and high quality

Padria is great. Weve been coming for 4 years. Always top quality, delicious and warm service

I love the environment and the staff, very friendly. Unfortunately, we got food poisoning after dinner last night. We ordered the Shawarma and Falafel plates, with a shared appetizer of Baba-gannoush.

Very unprofessional

Ideal combination of quality food and reasonable prices!

We had the combination which comes with steak and koubideh and the lamp shank. Overall we liked the food, the only issue was that the koobideh was a bit chewy. I believe it s made with beef meat only and normally is a mix of beef and lamb. The salad was good too. The restaurant has a family atmosphere.

Killer falafel! And great service

Fav Persian restaurant! The Persian dishes taste just like my grandmas Shahine is an amaizing cook!!

Shay welcomed us even though it was almost time to close. We ordered a Lamb Shank plate and a Schwarma plate. And the baklava for dessert. All had really good quality and taste. Total of $35+tip. We will come back for more!

Yummy food and good vibes!

Healthy, delicious, large portions, good price. Good service. I wish I could give 6 stars.

The main food ( kebab plates ) was delicious, but service was zero or below zero , hummus was not tasty at all.

It was our first time here at Padria. We had a really great family time with delicious foods. Thanks for everything.

Was hoping to find another middle eastern place closer to home. Staff is very friendly and the food is not bad. I had a chicken souvlaki plate and their kabob plate along with a side of hummus. The hummus is not very tasty and something I wouldnt order again. The other plates were tasty, but not something to write home about. What was very tasty was the rice with the souvlaki. It was similar to a mejadara but not exactly, never the less it was very tasty and worth a possible second visit.

Great food, Great location and such a sweet owner. Shes got years of FnB experience. While some food items are subpar, The Lambh Shank and Koobideh are insanely good. One of the few places with healthy foods and great portion sizes.

Service from shay was amazing

Great place, nice people.

If you love Mediterranean food this is place for you! Love every dish! Can I mention that the owners of this restaurant are the most kind, amazing people. Atmosphere of this place is so great! Recommend in 100%.

Such a great place and atmosphere

Good food

Cute family restaurant. They cook like my mother does! Delicious! My favorite meal is Padria Platter, and my husband likes Chicken Soltany. They always provide tasty pita bread! Don t forget to order baklava for dessert

Small cafe with great Mediterranean food

Family Restaurant with delicious food.

Small place, limited seating. Food was great, the chicken was moist. The beef had a nice char.

This cafe is saving our dinners quite often - amazing food, taste is just what you should expect out of mediterranean cuisine. Baba ganoush is something... I dont know what they do with rice but it is fluffiest thing ever! Highly recommend

Food is great this place is clean and the people are nice who work there

Padria has really delicious, amazing food - all of the Mediterranean standbys plus some unique Persian dishes I first tasted for the first time here. And agree with other reviewers, this is the best Mediterranean place in Kirkland. Highly recommended.