Nicholas Restaurant – Middle Eastern
Nicholas Restaurant invites guests into a vibrant sanctuary where the air is perfumed with roasted garlic and warm spices, setting the stage for a communal feast of colorful Levantine small plates. Velvety swirls of hummus and smoky baba ghanoush share the table with golden, crisp arnabeet and hand-rolled grape leaves, creating a tapestry of textures and flavors meant for lingering over and sharing. This lively destination captures the essence of Mediterranean hospitality, turning every meal into a soulful celebration of tradition and taste.
1109, Southeast Madison Street, Portland, OR, 97214 https://www.nicholasrestaurant.com/madison/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Nicholas Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Nicholas Restaurant
Nicholas Restaurant in Portland has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Majadra, Muhamra and Falafel Balls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Nicholas Restaurant
Nicholas Restaurant in Portland has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baba Ghanoush, Toum and Shatta (Hot Sauce). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Nicholas Restaurant
Nicholas Restaurant in Portland has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Majadra, Manakish Pizza and Muhamra. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Nicholas Restaurant
Nicholas Restaurant in Portland has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shatta (Hot Sauce) and Lamb Kabobs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Nicholas Restaurant
Nicholas Restaurant in Portland has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Tzatziki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Nicholas Restaurant
Nicholas Restaurant in Portland has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Tzatziki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Nicholas Restaurant
Nicholas Restaurant in Portland has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Majadra, Muhamra and Falafel Balls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Nicholas Restaurant
Nicholas Restaurant in Portland has 25 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Majadra, Manakish Pizza and Muhamra. 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 Nicholas Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Peanut Butter Baklava | 74.3 g | 42.3 g |
| Zaatar Salmon Kabobs | 69.3 g | 38.7 g |
| Fettoush Salad | 192.2 g | 37.4 g |
| Veggie Stuffed Grape Leaves | 124.7 g | 36.5 g |
| Kibbeh Balls | 110.8 g | 30 g |
| Lentil Soup | 53.8 g | 29.1 g |
| Spiced Minced Lamb over Hummus | 11.7 g | 27.3 g |
| Tabouli Salad | 93.2 g | 24.6 g |
| Baba Ghanoush | 108.5 g | 24.5 g |
| Chicken Thigh Kabobs | 44.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| Shatta (Hot Sauce) | 29.5 g | 19.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Small Bites
- Hummus - $9.5: Garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, oil, and lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tzatziki - $9.5: Lebanese style yogurt sauce, garlic, lemon juice, blended cucumbers Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Toum - $9.5: Lebanese style garlic aioli, lemon juice, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Muhamra - $9.5: Roasted red pepper walnut hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanoush - $9.5: Roasted eggplant, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Labneh - $9.5: Lebanese yogurt cheese, zaatar, olive oil, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves - $10: Ground beef, rice, tomatoes, spices, served with tzatziki Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Stuffed Grape Leaves - $10: Rice, tomato, onions, parsley, garbanzo beans, served with tahini Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kibbeh Balls - $10.75: Ground lamb, bulgur wheat, onions, potatoes, Lebanese spices Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arnabeet (Fried Cauliflower) - $11: Fried cauliflower, salt and pepper mix, tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Balls - $9.5: Garbanzo beans, parsley, onion, spices, served with tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soup
- Lentil Soup - $9.5: Red and brown lentils, rice, potatoes, onions, Lebanese spices 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lebanese Salad - $17.5: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, kalamata olives, house dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabouli Salad - $9.5: Parsley, mint, quinoa, lemon, olive oil, tomatoes, onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettoush Salad - $12.25: Mixed greens, arugula, basil, mint, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radish, pita chips, pomegranate vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Thigh Kabobs - $19.5: Two skewers marinated in olive oil, garlic, paprika, lemon; served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, toum Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Kabobs - $20.5: Two skewers marinated in olive oil, garlic, mint, lemon; served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, toum Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zaatar Salmon Kabobs - $20.5: Two skewers wild caught salmon, zaatar, olive oil, garlic, lemon; served with saffron jasmine rice, tahini, toum Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shawarma Plate - $19.5: Thinly sliced meat (Chicken or Lamb), onions, red wine vinegar, Lebanese spices; served with hummus, salad, rice Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spiced Minced Lamb over Hummus - $19.5: Minced lamb, Lebanese spices, bed of hummus, pine nuts Dietary tags: Mediterranean, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nicholas Chicken Plate - $19.5: Breaded chicken breast, saffron jasmine rice, tomatoes, tzatziki Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizzas & Pies
- Lebanese Sesame Cheese Pizza - $14.5: Mozzarella cheese, black sesame seeds, parsley Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Manakish Pizza - $16: Zaatar spread, cucumbers, tomatoes, mint, green olives, labne cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Kabob Pizza - $17.5: Mozzarella, goat cheese, chicken, toum, red peppers, onions, basil, parsley Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanakopita - $14: Phyllo dough, spinach and feta mix, served with tzatziki Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Zaatar Fries - $9.5: House cut fries, zaatar, harissa sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Majadra - $9.5: Brown lentil jasmine rice, caramelized onions 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, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shatta (Hot Sauce) - $4: Chili peppers, spices, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Soy Free
Desserts
- Baklava - $7: Phyllo dough, walnuts, simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Riz Bi Haleeb - $7: Rice pudding, pistachios, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Knafeh - $9: Cheesecake with ashta and mozzarella, shredded phyllo, simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Baklava - $9: Phyllo dough, walnuts, chocolate chips, peanut butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Assorted Baklava - $12.5: Rolled cashew, birds nest pistachio, ballourieh, classic walnut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Strawberry Lemonade - $6: Fresh lemonade blended with strawberries
- Blended Mango Lassi - $6: Mango yogurt smoothie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Classic Turkish Coffee - $6: Hot Turkish coffee infused with cardamom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Almaza Beer - $8.5: Lebanese Pilsner Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Nicholas Restaurant
- Is Nicholas Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Nicholas Restaurant has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Majadra, Muhamra and Falafel Balls.
- What can I eat at Nicholas Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Majadra, Muhamra and Falafel Balls carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Nicholas Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Majadra and Muhamra.
- Is Nicholas Restaurant gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are 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 Nicholas Restaurant?
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Baklava, at roughly 42.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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