Mediterranean Bistro

Top notch Levantine food, fresh and made with love

Amazing neighbourhood restaurant. The food is beyond delicious - highly recommend the khash khash kebab, dolma, the vegetarian plate… to be honest even the rice here is next level!

Taylor Rogan

All I can say is wow..truly WOW. That was the first word out of my mouth after each new bite of this meal. The chicken was perfectly cooked and super flavorful, rice and hummus were incredible and the salad…I could eat that every day. I miss my Greek salad spot back in NC and this actually tops that- insanely good! Will absolutely be back.

Arch Kitsinian

We had the pleasure of working with Esso Mediterranean Bistro to cater our event, and everything was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was outstanding, and our guests were truly impressed. Highly recommended for any special occasion!

Armen Krumian

Best Mediterranean food I have ever had. The service was even better, my server was very kind and always check in on me on how everything was. I would definitely recommend Esso to anyone who is looking for a Mediterranean restaurant to eat at.

Brendon Kim

I was pleasantly surprised by my experience at Esso Mediterranean Bistro. Despite being unfamiliar with Mediterranean cuisine, I found the combination kebab, Lebni, and Arayes to be delicious and flavorful. Highly recommend trying Esso Mediterranean Bistro!

lior koskas

I was just close by at the Plaza and wasn't planning on eating here. I just walked in because it was the closest to the store that I got out of. The food was really good. I ordered some sort of kebab, rice, and salad, which was all on one dish. Only $18 and I that was a lot of food. Great food and service. Thank you Esso Mediterranean bistro!

Elizaveta Koush

the best rice you'll ever have, idk what they put in it but it's delicious. the hummus and all the entrees I've tried are amazing too. I keep coming back for the quality food and most welcoming service

Elizabeth Wade

I was just in here again after maybe eight years w my pup. I forgot how excellent the food was!!!!!! They are friendly and super sweet. The food is phenomenal! The older gentleman makes it with absolute love! So delicious! I will drive over there more often!

Nancy Maust

So delicious and great service! Best Mediterranean food In Encino

Ralph David

This place is fantastic. Don’t let the wilting strip mall fool you they’re number in the area for a reason! I ordered there combination plate (3 skewers of chicken, filet minion and khash khash kebab. Served with rice, hummus, salad and pita) w/ fish Pickles A pepper paste *Highly Recommend* Inside decoration and service are excellent. Again, don’t let the strip mall bother you and check it out lol.

Maria Marroquin

The food is super tasty and the staff very friendly.

Kindy Trotsky

Top notch Levantine food, fresh and made with love

Grace

Amazing neighbourhood restaurant. The food is beyond delicious - highly recommend the khash khash kebab, dolma, the vegetarian plate… to be honest even the rice here is next level!

Friendly faces and fresh fabulous food. What else could you want? We ordered takeout and everything was incredibly tasty. I would eat here over and over again!

Very delicious food! As Middle Eastern I have a hard time finding a good place that make good Mediterranean food but this one was the best out of many I have tried in the valley👍🏻. It was my first time trying it and It’s not going to be my last time ordering from here. I highly recommend it

Very adorable Middle-Eastern restaurant hidden in Encino. Very fresh and high quality foods, uniquely & deliciously flavored! A MUST VISIT LOCATION! Amazingly priced for the quality you get. My favorite is the chicken kebab (so moist & juicy), fattoush salad (quality fresh veggies & crunchy bread - others should learn!), hummus (without garlic, so you can enjoy during lunch meetings 🙂), and can't forget the cheese boregs (definitely a must try at least once). We also love the tikka (filet mignon steak, marinated with unique flavors... it's so soft, melts-in-your mouth delicious)! Fyi: on the side, the owner caters high-end special events all over Cali (Malibu, Calabasas, Laguna beach, Newport, Fresno, Beverly Hills, Simi Valley, etc...). I follow them on Instagram - the grazing tables, display of foods is AMAZING!!! It's honestly the most entertaining Instagram site! I highly recommend trying Esso Mediterranean Bistro at least once... you'll be hooked!

Absolutely delicious kebab! The flavors were spot on, perfectly seasoned, and the meat was so tender and juicy. I can honestly say it’s one of the best kebabs I’ve ever had in California!!

Patricia Massaro

Friendly faces and fresh fabulous food. What else could you want? We ordered takeout and everything was incredibly tasty. I would eat here over and over again!

S. KHATCHADOURIAN

Very adorable Middle-Eastern restaurant hidden in Encino. Very fresh and high quality foods, uniquely & deliciously flavored! A MUST VISIT LOCATION! Amazingly priced for the quality you get. My favorite is the chicken kebab (so moist & juicy), fattoush salad (quality fresh veggies & crunchy bread - others should learn!), hummus (without garlic, so you can enjoy during lunch meetings 🙂), and can't forget the cheese boregs (definitely a must try at least once). We also love the tikka (filet mignon steak, marinated with unique flavors... it's so soft, melts-in-your mouth delicious)! Fyi: on the side, the owner caters high-end special events all over Cali (Malibu, Calabasas, Laguna beach, Newport, Fresno, Beverly Hills, Simi Valley, etc...). I follow them on Instagram - the grazing tables, display of foods is AMAZING!!! It's honestly the most entertaining Instagram site! I highly recommend trying Esso Mediterranean Bistro at least once... you'll be hooked!

Jeff

I got take it for my girlfriend there. She said it was delicious. The other people picking up food were friendly. We were chatting it up. That's why I put 5 stars for atmosphere. I put 3 stars for service because the staff wasn't very friendly. If the staff was more friendly, we'd would probably become regulars. I don't feel comfortable eating at places where the staff seems like they don't like me. I like to feel special. My money is selfish. I'll go back for take out again if my girlfriend wants it, that decide wherever I not I'm go back again

Dima Ch

Very delicious food! As Middle Eastern I have a hard time finding a good place that make good Mediterranean food but this one was the best out of many I have tried in the valley👍🏻. It was my first time trying it and It’s not going to be my last time ordering from here. I highly recommend it

Dylan Smith

Absolutely delicious kebab! The flavors were spot on, perfectly seasoned, and the meat was so tender and juicy. I can honestly say it’s one of the best kebabs I’ve ever had in California!!

Great little place you wouldn't notice in a mini mall but great food. Your basic LA Mediterranean fair but didn't taste old or dry like some places can be.

Colette Claire

Great little place you wouldn't notice in a mini mall but great food. Your basic LA Mediterranean fair but didn't taste old or dry like some places can be.

They get 3 stars because the food is delicious. I have made three attempts to order from them and have been treated less than welcoming. I feel like I'm intruding on them when I go there and it almost feels like they're unhappy because I'm wasting their time. I wish I had the guts to go back because I love their food but probably won't. Life is too short.

While the food ( grilled seabass) and steak is quite tasty, service is a LONG process. The first time we called to place an order, we were told it would take two and a half hours!! So we did not order that day. We tried a few days later, the time to wait was an hour ( we called at opening time).. so be prepared for nice tasting food, though not cheap, and only if you have lots of patience!

bonita paul

They get 3 stars because the food is delicious. I have made three attempts to order from them and have been treated less than welcoming. I feel like I'm intruding on them when I go there and it almost feels like they're unhappy because I'm wasting their time. I wish I had the guts to go back because I love their food but probably won't. Life is too short.

I’ve ordered from this restaurant twice for delivery, and both times have been extremely disappointing. Each time, they kept us waiting for over 30 minutes past the estimated delivery time, only to cancel the order without any explanation or apology. It’s very frustrating to waste time expecting a meal that never arrives. Unfortunately, after two failed attempts, I won’t be ordering again.

Renata Mankevich

I’ve ordered from this restaurant twice for delivery, and both times have been extremely disappointing. Each time, they kept us waiting for over 30 minutes past the estimated delivery time, only to cancel the order without any explanation or apology. It’s very frustrating to waste time expecting a meal that never arrives. Unfortunately, after two failed attempts, I won’t be ordering again.