The cuisine and flavors of the Mediterranean coastline make up Mediterranean food – a blend of healthful and exotic fare that surrounds the Mediterranean Sea. Mediterranean food features ingredients and cooking styles from a broad region of 3 main culinary areas, Europe (specifically Greece, Italy and Spain), Africa (particularly Algeria, Libya and Morocco) and the Middle East (including Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Israel).
 

History of Mediterranean Food

It’s food with an ancient history, rich in tradition and nutrition, making the Mediterranean way of cooking and eating a proven, healthy lifestyle choice. Pita Jungle follows along in true Mediterranean fashion serving healthy, Mediterranean fare using tried and true culinary traditions of these old venerable empires that have stood the test of time. More than just delicious hummus and pita bread, the Pita Jungle menu serves up a wide variety of traditional savory dishes like Lentil Fatoosh Salads, Falafel Wraps or Mediterranean Roasted Chicken Shawarmas.

Mediterranean Cuisine

The Mediterranean’s gentle climate fosters a constantly growing bounty of nature, making Mediterranean food a cuisine rich in plants, like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and olive oil. Lean proteins, especially fish, are also important, as featured in Pita Jungle’s Wood-Fired Salmon and Yellow-fin Tuna Salads. But, what truly sets Mediterranean food apart and makes it so healthy is the use of distinguishable blends of nutritious herbs and spices that are used to infuse dishes with flavor.

The Pita Jungle menu is steeped in this region’s culinary traditions with a touch of modern style. Our chefs are judicious with the Mediterranean’s top flavorful herbs and spices for dishes that exude taste and character. A fan favorite that is like no other is Pita Jungle’s Chipotle Chicken Lavosh Pizza: a thin, crispy lavosh crust topped with grilled chili and lemon chipotle chicken, green onions, tomatoes, Middle Eastern za’atar, herbs, mozzarella & feta cheeses, pine nuts and a chipotle sesame sauce.