Name: The Mediterranean Restaurant - Boulder
Address: 1002 Walnut St, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
Price range: $$

Place Category: Greek, Happy Hours, Mediterranean, Outside Dining, Private Dining, and Spanish / Tapas

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: Lunch Menu
: Dinner Menu
: Happy Hour Menu
: Private Dining Info
: Dessert Menu

The MED is a lively and upbeat restaurant located in the heart of downtown Boulder, Colorado. Our menu is an eclectic collection of the best cuisine the Mediterranean region has to offer. From tasty tapas served plate by plate to family-style paella, we’ve got everything you crave. Serving lunch and dinner daily as well as the best happy hour in town from 3:00 – 6:30, along with our Late Happy Hour, Monday-Saturday 9pm to close and Sundays 8pm to close.

Tapas Menu

Awards & Accolades

Best Mediterranean
Best Outdoor Dining
Best Appetizers
Best Happy Hour
Best of Boulder
Best Overall Restaurant
Best Appetizers/Tapas
Best Business Lunch
Best place to go on a first date
The Med Boulder Tapas Menu
Menu and prices subject to change

Tapas Calientes

PIMIENTO DE PADRON 6.95
blistered local shishito peppers | sea salt | lemon

CROQUETAS DE TRUCHA 9.95
smoked trout croquettes | lemon-herb yogurt

CREMA DI CARCIOFI 7.50
baked artichoke-spinach dip | smoked provolone | mascarpone | bread crumbs

GAMBAS AL AJILLO 8.95
sautéed Gulf shrimp | garlic-paprika butter | lemon

COSTILLAS 6.95
adobo braised local Tender Belly ribs | sherry caramelized onions | cilantro

POLENTA CON MIELE 7.95
crispy polenta | Prosciutto di Parma | blue cheese | chamomile honey

EMPANADAS 6.50
braised chicken | manchego | harissa

ALBÓNDIGAS DE CERDO 4.95
pork & ricotta meatballs | San Marzano tomato sauce

PINCHO MORUNO DE CORDERO 6.95
pomegranate-dijon marinated lamb skewer | feta dip | warm pita

SPIEDINO DI POLLO 5.95
Moroccan citrus-herb marinated chicken skewer | feta dip | warm pita

FALAFEL 4.25
chickpea | cumin | parsley | yogurt-tahini

PATATAS BRAVAS 6.95
crisp potatoes | salsa brava | garlic aioli

DÁTILES CON TOCINO 5.95
bacon wrapped Medjool dates | garlic | lemon butter *contain pits

GUISANTES PICANTES 6.95
blackened sugar snap peas | lemon | sauce remoulade

BISTECCA AL VERDE 8.25
grilled hanger steak | broccolini pesto | manchego

SPANAKOPITA 5.25
phyllo baked spinach & feta | lemon | tzatziki

CALAMARI FRITTI 6.25
crisp calamari | garlic | marinara

SAGANAKI 6.95
pan fried bread cheese | salsa verde | crostini

ACEITUNAS AL HORNO 5.95
Kalamata, Picholine, Castelvetrano olives | roasted garlic | rosemary

Tapas Frias

MUHAMMARA 4.95
roasted red pepper dip | toasted walnuts | pomegranate seeds | warm pita

ENSALADA DE PULPO 8.95
grilled Spanish octopus | avocado | cucumber | red peppers | marble potatoes cilantro | red onions | lime | chili oil

BOQUERONES 5.95
marinated white anchovies | roasted red peppers | lemon | sea salt | crostini

ALMENDRAS 5.25
roasted California almonds | sea salt

RUCOLA 3.95
baby arugula | olive oil | lemon | Grana Padano

TIROKAFTERI 6.25
feta -Greek yogurt dip | dill | garlic | warm pita

HUMMUS BI TAHINI 5.95
chickpea hummus | toasted pine nuts | paprika flatbread

BURRATA CAPRESE 8.50
burrata | vine ripened tomatoes | basil | sea salt | olive oil | aged balsamic

BETTERAVES RÔTIES 8.50
roasted beets | chèvre | pickled onions | fried capers | chamomile

TARTARE DE THON 9.95
Yellowfin tuna | oranges | jalepeños | picholine olives | toasted almonds | lime-soy vinaigrette | sea salt crostini

FORMAGGI 9.95
herb chèvre | manchego | gorgonzola | spiced walnuts | orange jam | toasted focaccia

CHARCUTERIE 9.95
Prosciutto di Parma | Coppa ham | Soppresata picante | black pepper mustard | toasted focaccia
The Med Boulder Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to change

Tapas Menu

Ensaladas Y Sopa
Available with | chicken 3.50 | Scottish salmon 6.00 | hanger steak 6.50

MORROCAN CHICKEN & LENTIL SOUP 4.25 | 5.95
braised chicken | lentils | tomatoes | cilantro | ginger

MISTA 7.25
field greens | fennel | carrots | tomatoes | radishes | Parmigiano Reggiano | citronette

CAESAR 9.25
romaine | croutons | Grana Padano [add white anchovies .95]

SPINACI 9.95
baby spinach | smoked bacon | spiced walnuts | dried cranberries | gorgonzola | apples red onion | orange vinaigrette

GRECA 11.95
romaine | cucumbers | tomatoes | red onions | bell peppers | pepperoncini | olives | feta | herb vinaigrette

LIBANESA 12.95
watermelon | garbanzo beans | pickled red onions | tabbouleh | cucumber | almonds | mint | marinated feta | chopped kale | rice wine vinaigrette

MED SAMPLER 13.95
falafel | hummus | muhummara | tabbouleh | Greca salad | warm soft pita

ESPAÑA 15.95
Moroccan chili rubbed chicken | field greens | strawberries | pine nuts | cucumbers | tomatos | red onions | chèvre | lime-soy vinaigrette

Pizza
From our wood-burning oven
Add Prosciutto di Parma or Coppa ham to any pizza 2.50

MARGHERITA 9.95
San Marzano tomato sauce | basil | mozzarella

SALSICCIA 10.25
Italian sausage | mushrooms | San Marzano tomato sauce | oregano | mozzarella

CALABRESE 11.95
pepperoni | Calabrian chiles | smoked provolone | San Marzano tomato sauce | dried oregano

LA VÉGÉTARIENNE 10.95
ratatouille | herb ricotta | fontina | basil [ add grilled chicken 1.50 ]

SPEZIATA 11.95
grilled chicken | garlic purée | wood roasted jalapeños | cilantro | avocado | fontina

Sandwiches
choice of soup | Kennebec fries | Caesar or mista salad

PANINO DI PESTO 11.95
Genoa salami | fresh mozzarella | roasted red peppers | basil pesto | pressed on house made bread

POLLO PIPPERADA 12.95
herb griddled chicken | sweet pepper remoulade | romaine | roasted red peppers | toasted house made ciabatta

ARROSTO DI MANZO 13.95
shaved roast beef | smoked provolone | banana pepper relish | thinly sliced red onion | wild arugula | garlic aioli | fresh baked focaccia *served cold

GYROS 12.95
lamb shwarma | tzaziki | romaine cucumber salad | grilled pita bread [ also available with grilled chicken or falafel ]

Pastas
Available with Cappello’s gluten free fettucine 2.50

ORZO DI GAMBERETTI 15.95
pan roasted gulf shrimp | orzo | artichoke hearts tomatoes | spinach | pesto | feta

RAVIOLI ALLA RAIMONDO 14.95
inspired by Chef Raimondo Laudisio | chicken | spinach | shiitake mushroom | ricotta | tomato-vodka cream

POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA 16.95
Italian bread crumbs | marinara | fresh mozzarella | chicken | spaghetti aglio e olio

BOLOGNESE 15.95
fresh tagliatelle | classic Italian meat sauce | Grana Padano | nutmeg | cream

VONGOLE AL ROSSO 17.95
spaghetti | Manila clams | San Marzano tomatoes | chili flakes | basil | white wine | anchovy | lemon

Paella
A classic Spanish rice dish with a rich history originating from Valencia, Spain. Simmered with fresh thyme, lemon & white wine on a bed of saffron rice. Perfect for sharing with a friend or with the whole table. Please allow 15 minutes for preparation.

VALENCIANA 16.95
Spanish chorizo | chicken | PEI mussels | Gulf shrimp | peas | roasted red peppers | saffron

MARISCOS 18.95
PEI mussels | Manila clams | Gulf shrimp | calamari | roasted red peppers | peas | saffron

VERDURAS 14.95
broccoli | roasted red peppers | zucchini | peas | mushrooms | artichoke hearts | saffron | herb goat cheese

Platos Principales

BRIAM KAI HORTA 12.95
roasted Summer squash | heirloom tomatoes | garlic | local greens | basmati rice | za’taar spice

SALMONE ALL’ACQUA PAZZA 16.95
pan roasted Scottish salmon | smoked tomato brodo | garlic | fennel | leeks | carrots | sugar snap peas | fried basil

PICCATA DI POLLO 15.95
sautéed chicken breast | capers | lemon | thyme butter | seasonal vegetables

TONNO PEPERONATA 16.95
herb seared yellowfin tuna | squash | kalamata olives | peperonata | seared greens | feta | citrus butter

TAGLIATA DI MANZO 17.95
grilled hanger steak | crispy marble potatoes | local greens | pipperade | chèvre | balsamic

KEBAB 15.95 - 16.95
[citrus-herb marinated chicken OR pomegranate-dijon marinated lamb] seared greens | bell peppers | onions | caper-olive relish | feta dip | warm soft pita

SALTIMBOCA 16.95
pork scaloppini | Prosciutto di Parma | provolone | tomatoes | sage | roasted potatoes | seared greens | sherry wine reduction

MELANZANE PARMIGIANO 11.95
oven baked eggplant | fresh mozzarella | Parmigiano | San Marzano tomato sauce

POLLO AL MARSALA 17.95
roasted half chicken | Marsala wine | local Hazel Dell mushrooms | baby carrots | broccolini
The Med Boulder Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to change

Tapas Menu

Ensaladas Y Sopa
Available with | chicken 5.00 | Scottish salmon 7.00 | hanger steak 7.50

MORROCAN CHICKEN & LENTIL SOUP 4.25 | 5.95
braised chicken | lentils | tomatoes | cilantro | ginger

MISTA 7.25
field greens | fennel | carrots | tomatoes | radishes | Parmigiano Reggiano | citronette

CAESAR 9.25
romaine | croutons | Grana Padano [add white anchovies .95]

SPINACI 9.95
baby spinach | smoked bacon | spiced walnuts | dried cranberries | gorgonzola | apples | red onion | orange vinaigrette

GRECA 11.95
romaine | cucumbers | tomatoes | red onions | bell peppers | pepperoncini | olives | feta | herb vinaigrette

LIBANESA 12.95
watermelon | garbanzo beans | pickled red onions | tabbouleh | cucumber | almonds | mint | marinated feta | chopped kale | rice wine vinaigrette

MED SAMPLER 13.95
falafel | hummus | muhammara | tabbouleh | Greca salad | warm soft pita

ESPAÑA 15.95
Moroccan chili rubbed chicken | field greens | strawberries | pine nuts | cucumbers | tomatoes | red onions | chèvre | lime-soy vinaigrette

Pizzas
From our wood-burning oven
Add Prosciutto di Parma OR Coppa ham to any pizza 2.50

MARGHERITA 9.25
San Marzano tomato sauce | basil | mozzarella

SALSICCIA 10.95
Italian sausage | mushrooms | San Marzano tomato sauce | oregano | mozzarella

CALABRESE 10.95
pepperoni | Calabrian chiles | smoked provolone | San Marzano tomato sauce | dried oregano

LA VÉGÉTARIENNE 10.95
ratatouille | herb ricotta | fontina | basil [ add grilled chicken 1.50 ]

SPEZIATA 11.95
grilled chicken | roasted garlic purée | wood roasted jalapeños | cilantro | avocado | fontina

Pastas
Available with Cappello’s gluten free fettucine 2.50

ORZO DI GAMBERETTI 18.95
pan roasted gulf shrimp | orzo | artichoke hearts | tomatoes | spinach | pesto | feta

RAVIOLI ALLA RAIMONDO 17.95
inspired by Chef Raimondo Laudisio | chicken | spinach | shiitake mushrooms | ricotta | tomato-vodka cream

POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA 18.95
Italian bread crumbs | chicken | marinara | fresh mozzarella | spaghetti aglio e olio

BOLOGNESE 17.95
fresh tagliatelle | classic Italian meat sauce | Grana Padano | nutmeg | cream

VONGOLE AL ROSSO 21.95
spaghetti | Manila clams | San Marzano tomatoes chili flakes | basil | white wine | anchovy | lemon

Paella
A classic Spanish rice dish with a rich history originating from Valencia, Spain. Simmered & baked with fresh thyme, lemon & white wine on a bed of carnaroli saffron rice. Please enjoy paella individually or served family style. Perfect for sharing with a friend or with the whole table.

VALENCIANA 23.95
Spanish chorizo | chicken thigh | PEI mussels | Gulf shrimp | peas | roasted red peppers | saffron

MARISCOS 26.95
PEI mussels | Manila clams | Gulf shrimp | calamari | roasted red peppers | peas | saffron

VERDURAS 18.95
broccoli | roasted red peppers | zucchini | peas | mushrooms | artichoke hearts | saffron | herb goat cheese

Platos Principales

HALIBUT 29.95
pan roasted Alaskan halibut | zucchini & squash | Mezcal-citrus reduction cucumber coulis | Calabrian chili | cilantro

FILETTO AI FUNGHI 32.95
porcini crusted beef tenderloin | roasted local Hazel Dell mushrooms | crispy parmesan polenta | broccolini pesto

BRIAM KAI HORTA 16.95
summer squash | heirloom tomatoes | roasted garlic | local greens | basmati rice | za’taar spice

POLLO AL MARSALA 26.95
roasted half chicken | Marsala wine | local Hazel Dell mushrooms | baby carrots | broccolini

SALMONE ALL’ACQUA PAZZA 23.95
pan roasted salmon | smoked tomato brodo | garlic | fennel | leeks | carrots | sugar snap peas | basil

COTELETTES D’AGNEAU 32.95
espresso crusted Colorado lamb chops | roasted summer squash | shishito peppers | chevre-potato purée | pomegranate gastrique

PICCATA DI POLLO 19.95
sautéed chicken breast | capers | lemon | thyme butter | seasonal vegetables

TONNO ALLA PEPERONATA 29.95
herb seared Yellowfin tuna | zucchini & squash | Kalamata olives | peperonata | marinated feta | citrus butter | mint

TAGLIATA DI MANZO 24.95
grilled hanger steak | crispy marble potatoes | local greens | pipperade | chèvre | balsamic

KEBAB 18.95 - 20.95
[citrus-herb marinated chicken OR pomegranate-dijon marinated lamb] seared greens | bell peppers | onions | caper-olive relish | feta dip | warm soft pita

SALTIMBOCA 23.95
pork scaloppini | Prosciutto di Parma | provolone | tomatoes | sage | roasted potatoes | seared greens | sherry wine reduction

MELANZANE PARMIGIANO 15.95
oven baked eggplant | fresh mozzarella | Parmigiano | San Marzano tomato sauce | focaccia bread crumbs
The Med Happy Hour Menu
Menu and prices subject to change

The Med Happy Hour is the liveliest spot in town. The festive atmosphere makes the Med the perfect place to meet friends and unwind. Join us daily for special prices on beverages as well as our extensive tapas menu. And also LATE HAPPY HOUR – stop by for the same great pricing on beverages and our full tapas menu every night of the week.

Monday – Saturday 3:00-6:30 & 9:00 to close
Sunday 3:00-6:30 & 8:00 to close

Bebidas

DRAFT BEERS 1.00 off

RED OR WHITE SANGRIA 5.25

HOUSE WINE 5.50

WELL COCKTAILS 5.25

HOUSE MARGARITA OR WELL MARTINI 6.75

Tapas Calientes

PIMIENTO DE PADRON 6.50
blistered local shishito peppers | sea salt | lemon

CREMA DI CARCIOFI 6.95
baked artichoke-spinach dip | smoked provolone | mascarpone | bread crumbs crostini

GAMBAS AL AJILLO 7.95
sautéed gulf shrimp | garlic-paprika butter | lemon

COSTILLAS 6.25
adobo braised local Tender Belly ribs | sherry caramelized onions | cilantro

POLENTA CON MIELE 6.95
crispy polenta | Prosciutto di Parma | blue cheese | chamomile honey

EMPANADAS 5.50
braised chicken | manchego | harissa

ALBÓNDIGAS DE CERDO 4.25
pork & ricotta meatballs | San Marzano tomato sauce

PINCHO MORUNO DE CORDERO 5.95
pomegranate-dijon marinated lamb skewer | feta dip | warm pita

SPIEDINO DI POLLO 4.95
Moroccan citrus-herb marinated chicken skewer | feta dip | warm pita

FALAFEL 3.95
chickpea | cumin | parsley | yogurt-tahini

PATATAS BRAVAS 5.75
crisp potatoes | salsa brava | garlic aioli

DÁTILES CON TOCINO 4.95
bacon wrapped Medjool dates | garlic | lemon butter *contain pits

GUISANTES PICANTES 5.95
blackened sugar snap peas | lemon | sauce remoulade

BISTECCA AL VERDE 7.95
grilled hanger steak | broccolini pesto | manchego

SPANAKOPITA 4.95
phyllo baked spinach & feta | lemon | tzatziki

CALAMARI FRITTI 5.25
crisp calamari | garlic | marinara

SAGANAKI 6.25
pan fried bread cheese | salsa verde | crostini

MARGHERITA PIZZA 7.25
San Marzano tomato sauce | basil | mozzarella

ACEITUNAS AL HORNO 4.50
Kalamata, Picholine, Castelvetrano olives | roasted garlic | rosemary
Tapas Frias

TIROKAFTERI 5.25
Greek yogurt | feta | dill | olive oil | garlic | warm soft pita

BOQUERONES 5.25
marinated white anchovies | roasted red peppers | lemon | sea salt | crostini

ALMENDRAS 4.95
roasted California almonds | sea salt

RUCOLA 3.25
baby arugula | olive oil | lemon | Grana Padano

MUHAMMARA 3.25
oasted red peppers | toasted walnuts | scallions | pomegranate seeds | warm pita

HUMMUS BI TAHINI 4.95
chickpea hummus | toasted pine nuts | paprika flatbread

BURRATA CAPRESE 6.95
burrata | vine ripened tomatoes | basil | olive oil

BETTERAVES RÔTIES 6.95
roasted beets | chèvre | pickled onions | fried capers | honey-thyme vinaigrette

ENSALADA DE PULPO 7.25
grilled Spanish octopus | avocado | cucumber | red peppers | marble potatoes cilantro | lime | red onions | chili oil

TARTARE DE THON 8.95
Yellowfin tuna | oranges | jalepeños | picholine olives | toasted almonds | lime-soy vinaigrette | sea salt crostini

FORMAGGI 8.95
herb chèvre | manchego | gorgonzola | spiced walnuts | orange jam | toasted focaccia

CHARCUTERIE 8.95
Prosciutto di Parma | Coppa ham | Soppresata picante | pepper mustard | toasted focaccia
The Mediterranean restaurant is quite simply Boulder’s best venue for your party, business gathering, rehearsal dinner, wedding or special occasion.
The Med Boulder Dessert Menu
Menu and prices subject to change

dessert
In addition to our desserts, we offer a selection of digestifs, tea & coffee

RICE PUDDING 6.95
orange scented rice pudding | vanilla marinated oranges

PARFAIT GLACÉ 8.95
housemade vanilla ice cream | warm blueberry & strawberry compote | butter cookie crumble

SWISS PALME CHOCOLATE GÂTEAU 9.95
warm chocolate cake | rich dark molten center | housemade vanilla ice cream

CRÈME BRÛLÉE 8.95
orange blossom custard | brûléed sugar

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE 8.95
strawberry glaze | light sweet cream | graham cracker crust

PETITE SWEETS PLATE (CHEF'S SELECTION) 11.25
fruit tartlet | warm chocolate gâteau chocolate & caramel truffle | petite crème brûlée | strawberry glazed cheesecake

SELECTION OF ICE CREAMS & SORBET 3.25 per scoop
vanilla ice cream | honey frozen yogurt limoncello sorbet | blood orange sorbet

The Mediterranean Restaurant - Boulder

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