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: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, high-protein, gluten-free, nut-free, low-carb, halal, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, atkins, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, volumetrics, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Hummus - $9.5: Garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, oil, and lemon
- Tzatziki - $9.5: Lebanese style yogurt sauce, garlic, lemon juice, blended cucumbers
- Toum - $9.5: Lebanese style garlic aioli, lemon juice, olive oil
- Muhamra - $9.5: Roasted red pepper walnut hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Baba Ghanoush - $9.5: Roasted eggplant, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil
- Labneh - $9.5: Lebanese yogurt cheese, zaatar, olive oil, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, mint Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves - $10: Ground beef, rice, tomatoes, spices, served with tzatziki Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Veggie Stuffed Grape Leaves - $10: Rice, tomato, onions, parsley, garbanzo beans, served with tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Kibbeh Balls - $10.75: Ground lamb, bulgur wheat, onions, potatoes, Lebanese spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Arnabeet (Fried Cauliflower) - $11: Fried cauliflower, salt and pepper mix, tahini Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Falafel Balls - $9.5: Garbanzo beans, parsley, onion, spices, served with tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Lentil Soup - $9.5: Red and brown lentils, rice, potatoes, onions, Lebanese spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Lebanese Salad - $17.5: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, kalamata olives, house dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Tabouli Salad - $9.5: Parsley, mint, quinoa, lemon, olive oil, tomatoes, onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Fettoush Salad - $12.25: Mixed greens, arugula, basil, mint, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radish, pita chips, pomegranate vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Thigh Kabobs - $19.5: Two skewers marinated in olive oil, garlic, paprika, lemon; served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, toum Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Kabobs - $20.5: Two skewers marinated in olive oil, garlic, mint, lemon; served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, toum Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Zaatar Salmon Kabobs - $20.5: Two skewers wild caught salmon, zaatar, olive oil, garlic, lemon; served with saffron jasmine rice, tahini, toum Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Shawarma Plate - $19.5: Thinly sliced meat (Chicken or Lamb), onions, red wine vinegar, Lebanese spices; served with hummus, salad, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Spiced Minced Lamb over Hummus - $19.5: Minced lamb, Lebanese spices, bed of hummus, pine nuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Nicholas Chicken Plate - $19.5: Breaded chicken breast, saffron jasmine rice, tomatoes, tzatziki Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Lebanese Sesame Cheese Pizza - $14.5: Mozzarella cheese, black sesame seeds, parsley Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Manakish Pizza - $16: Zaatar spread, cucumbers, tomatoes, mint, green olives, labne cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Chicken Kabob Pizza - $17.5: Mozzarella, goat cheese, chicken, toum, red peppers, onions, basil, parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spanakopita - $14: Phyllo dough, spinach and feta mix, served with tzatziki Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Zaatar Fries - $9.5: House cut fries, zaatar, harissa sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Majadra - $9.5: Brown lentil jasmine rice, caramelized onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Shatta (Hot Sauce) - $4: Chili peppers, spices, herbs
- Baklava - $7: Phyllo dough, walnuts, simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Riz Bi Haleeb - $7: Rice pudding, pistachios, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Knafeh - $9: Cheesecake with ashta and mozzarella, shredded phyllo, simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Baklava - $9: Phyllo dough, walnuts, chocolate chips, peanut butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Assorted Baklava - $12.5: Rolled cashew, birds nest pistachio, ballourieh, classic walnut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Lemonade - $6: Fresh lemonade blended with strawberries
- Blended Mango Lassi - $6: Mango yogurt smoothie
- Classic Turkish Coffee - $6: Hot Turkish coffee infused with cardamom
- Almaza Beer - $8.5: Lebanese Pilsner