DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL – Mediterranean
Darna means our home in Arabic, and this family-run Palestinian kitchen on North 56th Street in Temple Terrace cooks like one. Shawarma turns on the rotisserie, kabobs and lamb chops meet open flame, and the signature plates are the slow ones: lamb ouzi over spiced rice with cashews and almonds, mansaf with jameed and shrak bread, wood-smoked mendi, stuffed kousa and grape leaves, cabbage malfoof, okra bamiah. Start with muhammara, fried kibbeh, sambousek, hazelnut-topped fried cauliflower or crisp rekakat cheese parcels. All meat is halal. Diners repeatedly single out the freshness and the unhurried welcome here. Levantine cooking, no shortcuts.
10829 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617 5042313400 https://darnatampa.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
Dairy-Free at DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL in Temple Terrace has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries, Pita Bread (4 pcs) and Garlic Sauce (8 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL in Temple Terrace has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garlic Sauce (8 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL in Temple Terrace has 28 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries, Pita Bread (4 pcs) and Garlic Sauce (8 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL in Temple Terrace has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Cauliflower, Kafta Kabob Sandwich and Mixed Shawarma. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL in Temple Terrace has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Sauce (8 oz), Whole Branzino and Fried Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL in Temple Terrace has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Sauce (8 oz), Whole Branzino and Yogurt Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL in Temple Terrace has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garlic Sauce (8 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL in Temple Terrace has 21 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries, Pita Bread (4 pcs) and Garlic Sauce (8 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Kibbeh | 0 g | 57.5 g |
| Chicken Shawarma | 72.2 g | 52.8 g |
| Fattoush Salad | 113.7 g | 52.6 g |
| Fried Cauliflower | 5.2 g | 49.8 g |
| Beef Shawarma | 72.2 g | 46.8 g |
| Kafta Kabob Sandwich | 4 g | 34.4 g |
| Chicken Kabob Plate | 63 g | 31 g |
| Lentil Soup | 53.8 g | 29.1 g |
| Kibbeh Nayeh | 55.3 g | 28.8 g |
| Tabouli Salad | 93.2 g | 24.6 g |
| Baba Ghanoush | 108.5 g | 24.5 g |
| Falafel | 36.4 g | 23.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Darna Mixed Appetizer - $22: 2 Rekakat cheese, 2 kibbeh, 3 cold grape leaves, hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammara & tabouli Dietary tags: Mediterranean
- Kibbeh Nayeh - $22: Hand-pounded lamb & bulgur with pine nuts & allspice, finished with olive oil Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Sambousek - $11: Savory pastry filled with spiced meat, onions & pine nuts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Muhammara - $11: Charred red peppers & Aleppo chili, walnuts, pomegranate molasses & olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fried Kibbeh - $11: Bulgur shells with spiced lamb & caramelized onions
- Grape Leaves - $11: Vine leaves stuffed with herb rice & lamb, slow-braised in lemon-olive broth Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Fried Cauliflower - $11: House blend seasonings, hazelnut, garlic-lemon tahini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Rekakat Cheese - $10: Filo parcels of akkawi cheese & herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Hummus - $10: Stone-ground with tahini & garlic, olive oil & paprika Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal
- Baba Ghanoush - $10: Flame-blistered eggplant, tahini, lemon & garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline
- Falafel - $10: Chickpea & herb fritters, tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Batata Hara - $10: Potatoes in chili, cilantro, garlic & lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Fried Pumpkin Kibbeh - $10: Pumpkin & bulgur shells with caramelized onion & sweet spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Labneh - $8: Strained yogurt with olive oil, served with fresh pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Lamb Ouzi - $29: Slow-roasted lamb over spiced rice with cashews & almonds
- Kousa & Grape Leaves - $28: Zucchini and vine leaves stuffed with rice & lamb, topped with cooked lamb, served with yogurt
- Malfoof - $25: Cabbage leaves stuffed with rice & lamb, slow-cooked with lemon, served with yogurt
- Mansaf - $24: Slow-braised lamb over fragrant rice & shrak bread, roasted nuts and jameed sauce
- Bamiah - $23: Okra braised with lamb & tomato, served over rice
- Mendi Lamb - $27: Slow-cooked lamb over wood-smoked mendi rice
- Mendi Chicken - $23: Half chicken slow-roasted over wood-smoked mendi rice
From the Grill
- Darna Mixed Grill - $29: Three skewers: kafta, chicken kabob & filet mignon
- Filet Mignon Grill - $29: 2 skewers of filet mignon cubes, charcoal-charred Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Lamb Chops - $29: 4 rack chops in rosemary, garlic & lemon Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Whole Red Snapper - $32: Fried or grilled whole snapper, herb-stuffed, with rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Whole Branzino - $33: Sea bass grilled whole with herbs & lemon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp Kabob - $24: 2 skewers of Gulf shrimp in garlic, lemon & herbs Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Kafta Kabob Plate - $22: 2 skewers of lamb & beef with onion & parsley Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Chicken Kabob Plate - $21: 2 skewers of lemon-garlic chicken Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Lectin-Free
- Arayis - $14: Pita bread stuffed with kafta and grilled Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Shawarma
- Mixed Shawarma - $23: Rotisserie beef & chicken, rice, garlic & tahini sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory
- Beef Shawarma - $22: Rotisserie beef, rice, pickled vegetables & tahini sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber
- Chicken Shawarma - $21: Spiced rotisserie chicken, rice, pickles & garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Sandwiches
- Falafel Sandwich - $8: Herb falafel in pita, parsley, tomato, pickles, mint, radish & tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Filet Mignon Kabob Sandwich - $15: Tenderloin grilled & wrapped, tomato, parsley & tahini sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium
- Kafta Kabob Sandwich - $14: Lamb & beef kafta, vegetables & tahini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Chicken Kabob Sandwich - $12: Lemon-herb chicken skewer, garlic & greens Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Soups & Salads
- Fattoush Salad - $10: Crispy pita, vegetables, sumac-lemon olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Tabouli Salad - $10: Parsley, bulgur & tomato, lemon-olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Tahini Salad - $10: Vegetables & herbs, tahini-lemon & sumac Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Cucumber Yogurt Salad - $9: Labneh, cucumber & dried mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Arabic Salad - $7: Tomato, cucumber & onion, mint & lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Lentil Soup - $5: Red lentils, cumin, turmeric & lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
Platters
- Grill Platter (6 Guests) - $169: 3 skewers each of shrimp, fillet mignon, kafta & chicken kabob, with salads & flatbread
Sides
- Mediterranean Rice - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pita Bread (4 pcs) - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Sauce (8 oz) - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tahini Sauce (8 oz) - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Lemonade - $3
- Yogurt Drink - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- American Coffee - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Black Tea with Mint - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coke Products - $2
Frequently Asked Questions about DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
- Is DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries, Pita Bread (4 pcs) and Garlic Sauce (8 oz).
- What can I eat at DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL on a dairy-free diet?
- Fries, Pita Bread (4 pcs) and Garlic Sauce (8 oz) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL have vegan options?
- Yes. 21 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fries and Pita Bread (4 pcs).
- Is DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at DARNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL?
- Fried Kibbeh, at roughly 57.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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