| About: | The small street-side diner has sidewalk seating and a casual atmosphere. Originally only pizza and calzone were served here, but the family added Lebanese dishes to the menu once the restaurant was established. Nicholas Dibe and his wife, Linda, run the place. Linda makes fresh tabouli, baklava and humus while Nicholas bakes the bread and roasts the eggplant. Although there is meat on the menu, this restaurant offers many vegetarian dishes. Try Mjadra, a rice and lentil concoction seasoned with olive oil, sauteed onions and spices ($6.25). |
| Hours: | Lunch & Dinner daily |
| Categories: | Catering Services, Restaurants, Middle Eastern, Israeli Restaurants |
| Payment: | Cash Only |
| Cuisine: | Middle Eastern, Middle Eastern & North African |
| Ambiance: | Family Friendly |
| Feature: | Take Out |
| Reservations Policy: | Accepted |
| Dress Code: | Casual |
| Price: | $8.50 |
| Other Contact Info: | Email: info@nicholasrestaurant.com |
Good Lebanese food. The restaurant is very small, so go there for the food. I wouldn't take a date there but the food is quite enjoyable and the portions generous with vegan and vegetarian options.
I have been to many middle-eastern restaurants both in the US and abroad and I can honestly say that as far as I am concerned Nicholas' has some of the best food I have had. The pita is made fresh in the oven and brought to your table while still warm. My favorite thing to get is the vegetarian mezza which comes with a large helping of humus, tadziki, tabbouleh and then they bring you a triangle bread stuffed with spinach and a small zaatar-style bread. I also order a cup of hot tea with fresh mint in it. I have never had any food here that I did not like. Currently I am overseas in Korea but when I go back to Portland this will be the first restaurant I go to! If you go and it is busy make sure that you put your name on the list on the door. The restaurant is rather small so you may have to wait for a seat... but the wait is worth it.
This is my favorite place in Portland. The place is nothing fancy and can be easily missed, but the food is the best. I especially love the bread and yellow pilaf they serve. The vegetarian kabob is one of our favorites.