Reviews for Peño Mediterranean Grill in Wilmington, NC
Always delicious and the employees are great here. I love that they open earlier than most restaurants so I can get in and out... quickly for an early lunch. I've never had a bad experience here. Read more
We were on vacation and stumbled upon this gem. We decided to go there twice because we liked it so much. The food is... fresh...loved the tomato avocado salad. They also give you a lot of meat! The staff is really friendly as well. Read more
It was sooooo good!!! Fresh and delicious, big portions and great taste. Very friendly and professional stuff. Highly... recommended! Read more
Whether you like Mediterranean food or have never tried it, Peno is a must try! Great menu and everything on the menu is cooked... fresh and had that Mediterranean flavor and zest. The hummus rocks as did the tabhouli salad! Staff is super friendly. Beencoming here since they opened and still loving it. Read more
Caution: You will leave and immediately want to come back. You will also need to unbutton your pants in the car. GOODNESS ME... this was everything I wanted. I got the classic Gyro, with lamb/beef, no lettuce or tomato and I got it spicy. Yummmmmmmm. Thestaff was so friendly and helpful in recommendations. This place is 15+ minutes away from home but will absolutely be a staplelunch spot anyway. Read more
Ok...Peno is the real deal all around! Recently grabbed lunch here since I had a hankering for an authentic, Greek Gyro. Since... options in Wilmington appear to be very limited with Mediterranean / Middle-Eastern eateries, Peno has a nice reputation fordelivering wonderful food and fast, pleasant service...consistently. I completed on an online order for pickup, using mobilepay, ready in 15 mins and bypassed a wait in a very busy S. College location. FOOD: The Greek Gyro. My dear Lord this thingis monstrous, packed, stuffed and every other type of condensing word you can use. The combination of beef & lamb meat,marinated and cooked wonderfully, melts in your mouth. Combine this robust flavor with fresh feta cheese, black olives,house-made tzatziki sauce, red onion and the oh-so fresh pita bread...and then deliver that same pita bread with the freshesthummus I've ever had...and you're in bliss. Refreshing bites combined with light cooking oils will take your palate intoMediterranean utopia. SCORE: 5 STARS!! SERVICE: Here's the interesting thing about this brief visit. Not only was my foodhot, prepared & ready inside a packed bag at the cashier's station, but it was also done with a pleasant tone of voice and smileby the young lady. To your right at this same station, there is a framed, marketing poster hanging on the wall, showing a photoof the founder and owner of Peno, Jamal Haddad with his quote and vision statement. Then as I look to my left on the grill...isJamal, himself, hustling and setting the example of hard work and being part of the team he helped build and create, himself. He was smiling and full of energy in the thick of lunch hour without missing a beat of taking care of the customers. This isadmirable and highly respected. I was thanked for stopping in, asked to enjoy my lunch and off I went. Fast service, hot foodand efficient service. SCORE: 5 STARS!! OVERALL SCORE: Somehow, some way, Jamal has pieced together quit Read more
Authentic Mediterranean food. The food is delicious. The portions are very large and you may need to take some home when you... can't eat it all in the restaurant. Read more
Inconsistent food quality. Maybe don't order food to go. When we got our order home we discovered burnt chicken and dry, clumpy... rice. Won't go back for quite awhile. Read more