Pitaville Mediterranean Grill
1552 N Aurora Rd, Naperville, IL, 60563
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Address :
1552 N Aurora Rd
Naperville, IL, 60563 - Phone (630) 717-5200
- Website https://www.pitaville.com/index.php
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Thomas H.
Found this place by chance when looking at traffic congestion on Ogden. Great find really enjoyed the beef shwarma. I would definitely come here again!
(4)Wsam M.
Good quality food and quite reasonable prices. Best value is the lunch and dinner meat combo plates. Somewhat long wait time but order ahead and eat it in the store is my trick..
(5)Hans A.
I greatly enjoyed the Shish Taouk, and I appreciated having Tahini at the table, which has disappeared from the local Naf Nafs. I'll visit again.
(4)Salil S.
Pretty good for the price but not great. It would have been nice if they gave more hummus with the falafel plate. The owner seems like a good guy.
(4)Winston R.
I was in the area, used coupon on yelp. I've had better. Falafel was good, salad was tart. Rice tasted bad, not sure how you could screw that up. Pita seemed fresh.
(3)Kathleen B.
Had a certificate from restaurant.com . Portion sizes were not as large for the money as places I have been to in the city (see: Dawali in Albany Park). Chicken had nice flavor but was dry, dry, dry....as was the falafel. We had to cover our food in the tahini sauce just to give it some moisture, YIKES! Prices actually seemed a little high to me for Mediterranean food. Boooo.
(2)John O.
We had a coupon from a huge discount book but forgot to bring it but didn't care because this place is so good and the owner is so accomodating. After 5pm get two $9.99 entrees for $14.99 and you probably won't be able to eat everything on your plate unless you skipped lunch (in my case). Lamb, beef, and chicken on Meat Platter with rice, couscous, filafel, and salad was fabulous. If you like spicey, add the red sauce to the meat (too hot for my wife) - great flavor enhancer. We'll gladly go back without the coupon. No special ambiance in strip mall but great fast meal or carry-out and eat at home.
(5)Doug Z.
My first visit. The food is delightful served hot and fresh. The service is courteous and friendly . I had the dinner meat combo and it was great . Beef Kafta, chicken kabob, chicken shawarma and falafels. The portions are generous and the flavor is an explosion. I will be back for sure. Thanks for a very enjoyable experience.
(4)Vishal B.
A very clean and fresh alternative to the other Pita places I have tried.. I strongly recommend this for my Veggie Peeps! although there are only a few items you can eat.. they are worth it! The veggie platter comes with 4 falefel, hummus, baba ganoush, and 2 types of salad with 2 pitas to fill up to your stomach's content, enjoy with the tahini and hot sauce. Another is the pita sandwich wrap.. that is good on the go or take out and makes less mess. The restaurant is clean and simple, no fancy decor and no frills.. a flat screen to watch movies on as they have this cool IPTV box hooked up to it! The guy working the counter (forgot his name sadly) was very friendly, accommodating and I would give the missing 5th star to his service. I am going back very soon to try other dishes!
(4)Roberta H.
I had a Veggie platter. Highly recommend it! Lots of choice on the menu, was hard to choose, since it was my first time here (and not the last) and I'm new to this kind of kitchen. Everything was so fresh and delish! First time I tried baklava, Wow really good!! Just melts in your mouth :-)
(5)Dave B.
This is a little gem of a strip mall restaurant. One thing in particular that I enjoy is the lunchtime Meat Combo. I asked them to prepare it "low carb" by omitting the rice, adding more salad and leaving out the pita. They happily obliged. I like that. The service is quick and friendly and this is one of the few restaurants that serve Middle East favorites.
(4)Karl K.
Great food and a friendly and accommodating owner. Almost as good as Reza's but less expensive and a heck of a lot closer to home. The chicken kafta and lamb kebabs are particularly good, and the rice is fantastic.
(5)Jennifer B.
I have to admit, I put off going here because I'm used to the downtown falafel places and am very spoiled when it comes to Mediterranean/Israeli foods. I got the falafel wrap and it was pretty good. I thought it was a bit dry but then noticed the container of sauce in my to-go bag. Sweet! It was good quality for the cost. The only complaint I had was it took a little longer to make the wrap than it really should and the place to go to get your food isn't marked very well. But other than that, I was pretty happy. I look forward to trying their other dishes :)
(4)Auriel G.
Yummy!
(5)Jessica C.
I really like this place. Service is friendly and food is delicious. The portions are pretty generous as well. I love the hummus and always order an extra side. Falafel is yummy as well!
(5)Cyndi C.
I just started going to this place a few months ago and for being a small suburban shop, I was really surprised with the quality and authenticity of their food. Admittedly, the first time I ordered from there, I got the wrong item, but considered it a bonus since I had the opportunity to try something new. I havent had any issues with dry food and the servings sizes are ample. I especially like their hummus and falafel and how the sandwiches are served in a pita wrap versus a pocket. The staff is friendly and attentive, which just adds to the experience.
(4)Noor H.
This restaurant is very good food and great quality. I found this place on a fluke and really enjoyed my experience. The owners are so nice and welcoming. Sometimes Mediterranean food can be dry but it is NOT the case here. They make the food fresh and hot. The quality doesn't change whether you eat at the location or carry out to eat at home.
(4)Omer A.
Great Good, Great Service, best Hummus this side of the Atlantic...
(5)Craig A.
I'm Lebanese American and from the Detroit area so my standards are pretty high when it comes to Mediterranean food. This place has Naf Naf beat for sure. The tabouli is the best around. Unbeatable prices for huge pita wraps, that's for sure. Their falafel is pretty good too. The only downside I have had with them is that they have forgotten to put some items in my carry out bag on two separate occasions.. But when I call back they always, without question, make sure I get the missing food plus more.
(4)Melissa R.
I'm confused and honestly a little disappointed. The food was good. However I called to place an order for delivery. The gentleman stated all deliverys need to be submitted online. OK so I place my order through yelp at 5:49pm. I receive my confirmation email at 6:09pm. An hour later I call pitaville directly from yelps listed phone number to check on the delivery. The young man I spoke to had difficulty finding my order then said that I ordered an entree even though I thought I ordered my fiancee a sandwich. He stated that by the amount I was charged it was definitely an entree. FINE he said that he would see to it I received my food in 30 min. I did get the food by 7:30pm. But when we get it, we in fact did receive only the sandwich not the entree I was told we were to expect. CONFUSED I obviously want to be sure I'm refunded if I was over charged I call the same exact number I called earlier to pitaville. The man who answered this time says I need to contact s 3rd party delivery express? That that's who I called earlier. But I simply clicked in my iPhone the same number labeled " pitaville " I contacted just 30 min prior. So they give a number but the number provided was not who they claimed id be contacting. I have no idea what's going on there. Delivery should be uncomplicated. To be frank although the food was decent, if you want really good mediterranean food take the drive to Ceadar grill on Ogden Abe in Downers Grove!!! TRUST ME ITS WORTH IT!!!
(3)Christina B.
In reality, I would give this place 2.5 stars, but I rounded up to be nice. Honestly, I saw all my fellow Yelp Elites giving this place three stars and I wondered why. I thought maybe they were being harsh or maybe it was bad days that they went, who knows? So I decided to give this place a shot anyway.... And they were so right. I don't compare any place to Naf Naf because they're a chain. A big chain at that, so yes, prices and quality can very at Naf Naf. I compare my falafel life to Falafelji in Lyons because they stole my falafel heart and continue to wow me. I mean, I drive 31 miles there and back just to hit up my homies at Falafelji. I mean, they're amazing. So, its hard to compete. But I really can't say I will be returning here. I paid .75 cents for garlic sauce that I took one bite of and didn't use again, the baba tasted like hummas, the pita was decent and nothing special, and the falafel was too fried and tasted like chicken (they do chicken nuggets... I'm guessing they use the same fryer). So yeah, I'm disappointed that I spent 20 dollars for two people and it wasn't that good...at all. Otherwise, decor was nice, staff was friendly, and place was clean. Sigh. Oh well.
(3)Alyssa C.
Food here is pretty good. The falafel is very dense and fried. The veggie salad is very very good and a needed freshness to the dinner. The shredded pork was my favorite meat but the chicken was over cooked and dry. The yogurt sauce that comes with is not very flavorful either. I probably wouldn't come back.
(3)Adam V.
The food was ok, but I am not a frequent eater of medditeranean food. I had the lamb kafta kebab and it was average tasting. The service was above average and the eatery was clean and very well organised. The tables were a little hard to fit more than two people at. Overall I would suggest going here.
(3)Jacqueline B.
I was in the area and was in need of a late lunch - something quick that I could carry out, so I jumped on my Yelp app to check out what was nearby. I had never heard of Pitaville, but words like Pita and Mediterranean always catch my eye (and my taste buds)! The menu has a good variety. I personally tend to always choose something that includes falafel when I'm at a mediterranean joint, so I went with the Falafel Wrap! I'm not sure if I misjudged this place by thinking it was a fast casual restaurant, but the amount of time it took to prepare a wrap was disappointing and definitely not fast. I was the only one in the restaurant and it took a solid 10-12 minutes. Now I wasn't expecting this to be freaky-fast, but I just thought waiting that long for one wrap to be made was a tad ridiculous. Regardless, I grabbed my order eventually and was on my merry way. When I got home and opened the bag I was pleasantly surprised - the wrap was a lot bigger than I was expecting! It came with two sauce containers which was also highly appreciated. In a nutshell, the wrap was just okay. I've definitely had better. Needless to say I finished the whole thing, but key take-a-ways were how filling the wrap was and the tasty sauces. I personally thought the falafel itself was sort of dry and tasteless and the wrap was a little burnt and blah-tasting. I would have hoped for a softer wrap and more moist falafel - to me that's a fresh taste. I think this place has a lot of promise, but there's definitely room for improvement when it comes to efficiency and food quality! Maybe next time I'll have to try a different menu item.
(3)Timothy M.
I was in the mood for something different. I am a creature of habit so I tend to go to some of the same places when going out to eat. I decided to try Pitaville. I like that they have a wide variety to choose from. I tried the chicken pita wrap and it was ok. Nothing to ride home about. The prices are on par with most other fast casual dining places. The service was decent and preparing the meal was relatively quick. I know you have to make it fresh so I can be a little more patient with it versus a place that is a little more busy on occasion. Overall it's a decent place if you want a change of pace but nothing to ride home about.
(3)Andre W.
Great food just lower the prices or have random specials at least.
(4)Christian C.
Consistently good. I've been coming here for a year now and its always been a pleasant visit. The food is always good.
(4)Mo A.
This place serves great food both me and the wife at one time were hooked on their wings....Still are. if you are one of those people who is on Atkins or low carb diet look no more this is the place to be. If you want nice quality cheap food i would definately go here. The owner is nice and so is his crew.
(5)Heidi K.
Well, like the majority, I'm going to have to say this place is average and prefer Naf Naf over Pitaville. Maybe it isn't entirely their fault; my appetite has been non-existent until the evening hours, so trying to grab something for lunch has been a challenge lately. I entered Pitaville and attempted to quickly decide on something to eat. My usual at any place with "Pita" in their name is a chicken kebab sandwich, or something similar. But today I decided to go with a small Jerusalem salad, which contains cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, garlic, olive oil & sesame paste. I wasn't diggin' the sesame paste idea but I thought I'd give it a go. The man who took my order asked if I wanted pita bread with my salad and I told him "sure." About five minutes later, my order was ready. Now, I know I ordered a small, but I had envisioned something a bit bigger than I received. After all, it's just vegetables really. I guess the cost would be from the olive oil and sesame paste. As expected, my tastebuds weren't delighted with the sesame paste. I ate about a third of the salad and gave up. So then I tried the pita bread, and unfortunately was met with the same stiff, thin, and definitely not fresh bread many other reviewers encountered. It came with a tiny container of some kind of watery sauce. To say I was disappointed was an understatement, but seeing as how I paid a little less than $6 for the salad and a bottle of water, I guess I got what I paid for. The restaurant itself was clean, and fairly spacious. The man who took my order was nice, as was the employee who gave me my order. I might give this place another chance when my appetite has returned to normal, but will avoid the pita bread.
(3)Kristina B.
Wow, we absolutely love it! Had the Dinner Meat Combo, everything was awesome. Asked my husband if he liked the Chicken Kebab, Beef Kafta or Chicken Shwarma better his response was "Yes! All of them!" We loved it. Will be back again soon!
(5)Vaughn J.
By far some of the best Mediterranean food I've had closest to the house. The food is seasoned amazingly. I had the chicken shawarma plate and the bf had the dinner meat combo. They give reasonable portions of food, we both have leftovers for later. The falafel was delicious as well although it didn't come out hot. They have a table under the television closest to the door that likely shouldn't be there as the back of the television is filled with dust.
(3)Trevor O.
I had some work done on my car across the street from this place and it was in a local plaza near the to repair shop. The restaurant was clean, tidy and cool immediately after walking in. I was greeted politely and asked for the most popular wrap. The manager suggested the beef shawarma. Crazy delicious, and I tried a lamb kabob. Super delectious. Great sauces too. Spicy and zesty. Good stuff here. Cheers.
(5)Sean G.
Great food always and great service !
(5)Sara W.
Wish I could give 0 stars Called this place tonight and asked if they deliver to us. We were told yes. Called back to place an order. Waited TWO HOURS for food. Then we get a call saying the driver was a street away but can't bring us our food. They hang up. We were confused and called back. Told us they were busy with deliveries and we were out of their delivery range. Why wait two hours to tell us that especially when we called you and specifically asked that??!! Why tell us you are a street away when you clearly were not? So my boyfriend says we can meet this guy but we are told that they "don't know where he is" so he tells him we will pick it up because now that two hours have passed we are starving and craving this food and the guy tells us it is FREE if we pick it up. Asked twice to clarify. My boyfriend gets there and the extremely rude man gave us about $5 off. Are you kidding me? If I wanted to drive somewhere to pay that price I would have originally gone to Naf Naf Grill. Not sure where this guy learned how to run a business but he clearly has no idea how to. I will never be back to this horribly run restaurant by a lying, rude and TERRIBLE man. You own a restaurant, learn some customer service skills because you are the worst!
(1)Rossel E.
If you're craving for silky hummus with grilled kebab or shawarma over a steaming bed of basmati rice? Then smothering it with tahini or spicy red pepper tomato sauce, this is your spot! It's a must try for quick family dinners, even my kids love it. The shish taouk plate and falafels is a must try. You get a good amount of food to share with 2 people. Came out of pitaville as a happy customer and will definitely be back.
(4)Joseph R.
Its ok. Its really a Mediterranean fast food joint. The average entree is $11. A bit overprice in my opinion.
(3)Connor B.
I walked over here while I I waited for my car to be repaired and was genuinely surprised with the menu and prices. I ordered a gyro wrap with fries which ended up being more than enough for lunch. They also provide you with different sauces free of charge. The gyro was delicious, not too greasy or messy compared to other local places, and was one of the more authentic Mediterranean-style gyros that I've had in the Naperville area. Pitaville does not stand out visually so it may be hard to spot it while driving, but I will definitely return in the future and recommend checking out their expansive menu (chicken shawarma, lamb, wraps, etc).
(5)Paul N.
Place is horrible. I got the meat platter. The beef tasted like hamburger meat, hummus was over salted and didn't even taste like it. The salad was not an authentic Jerusalem, and chicken was, again, over salted and bone dry. Don't get me started on the falafel - it is extremely hard on the outside and flavorless on the inside; I'm pretty sure it was frozen. The only good think was the shawarma. Also, the kitchen looked very dirty.
(2)Anonymous F.
Everything was delicious! Meat is juicy and grilled to perfection, we ordered the mixed grill platter (dinner). Their chicken kabobs are so mouthwatering on little skewers. Baba ganoush is always fancy. I like the wraps option that come with fries for the kids, but love my pita and rice. Their salads are so fresh! I come here all the time, love that they use basmati rice instead of the typical uncle bens rice which you see at most middle eastern places. We came late one night after shopping at fox valley and the staff was so down to earth, they put on a movie for the kids and we literally had movie night right there in the restaurant till they closed! The kids were watching "the croods" some new movie that just came out, on a big beautiful tv. As the kids were watching their movie, we ordered their hot mint tea for the adults in our group and ate baklava. Sad that not a lot of people know of this place, I used to go to naf naf, then discovered this place and have been a pitavillian since! It's also nice that they always offer coupons and discounts etc. The owner has just this one restaurant, which shows that a lot of work and dedication goes to this place, as it's not a chain.
(5)W H.
I'm not sure what all the hype is about Naf Naf. Pitaville does it more authentically and better. The food is freshly made to order. Yes it does take a bit but at least you know they made it from scratch. Definitely the best west suburban falafel joint hands down.
(4)Joe P.
This is my absolute favorite lunch place. If I'm anywhere nearby and/or somebody asks where we should eat, this is my #1 choice. I usually get the lunch combo. There's plenty of food that keeps me stuffed even past supper time and it's soooo tasty. My favorite on the combo plate is the chicken shawarma. I have had it in the sandwich too and that's my current second favorite menu item. I have been wanting to try their lamb kabobs but I never seem to order it but I will one of these times. A very popular lunch place in the area. This place can be empty one minute and then packed the next. There is "another" restaurant serving similar food not too far away but my suggestion is to skip that one and come here.
(5)S M.
Love the food. Best chicken wings ever. Fresh food, good service. my only complaint is that the coke in their fountain is very flat ( I was about to knock out the 5th star for it ..then thought about the wings and decided against it)
(5)Rachel G.
The pita lunch combos are delicious! Yum! I have lunch here almost once a week and they're always really friendly.
(5)Daniel L.
I came here starving, and left full. The portions do not disappoint, and neither does the quality of food. Pitaville is definitely more representative of the more authentic falafel experiences that I've had in larger cities and abroad. It's certainly not as cushy and upscale as Naf Naf, and the pita bread itself is not anywhere near the quality of Naf Naf. But it's also cheaper, and the quality of the contents of the pita are just as good, if not better, than Naf Naf. It's good. I'm going to go back. I recommend it.
(4)Jenni E.
I have tried a few of these kind of restaurants and have been mostly disappointed when comparing to my favorite of this kind of food, Naf Naf Grill. Nobody can beat Naf Naf's pita, they have a solid winner there. But Pitaville was really a great option as well. Pitaville has a lot of great choices and I could see myself coming back to try some of the other things. Because I already had this preconceived notion that I would probably be disappointed with the pita I ordered a Beef Shawarma entree. This consisted of hummus, rice, salad, and a pita bread. The shawarma was amazingly good. When I mixed it all together on the plate it was like magic in my mouth and I hardly noticed that the pita was just your average pita. I would totally come back here and try some of the other great things on the menu. The restaurant isn't huge and you order at a counter and come get your food when they call your number but the people behind the counter were very friendly. They also are participants of the Belly program - which is always nice for frequent diners.
(4)Doug C.
We took the kids out today just to get everyone out of the house, as we were all dealing with a bit of cabin fever. Between accidents in beds and accidentally killing the fish in the fish tank, none of us were having a very good day. We randomly stopped here not knowing what to expect but looking for an affordable lunch that wasn't deep fried and greasy. As it happened, the 4-year old had an accident in the car and ruined our sit-down to eat. We instead took our order to go and headed home--none of us in a very good mood, except the baby. Then Kim knocked over my Dr Pepper into the back seat floor of the Jeep. When it rains... We got home, cleaned everyone up, put the kids down for naps and had forgotten about our food. Amazingly, it was mostly still warm. I wasn't expecting Mediterranean food when we walked into Pitaville, and not that I am not interested in trying different foods, but the mood we were in really just called for something expected and comfortable. The menu had plenty of things I was interested in trying, but not today. I had no patience for experimenting with something new and ending up not liking what I bought. Kim and I both went for the Chicken Kabob on a pita, and we got Elise fries because she won't eat anything that has any nutritional value. When we finally unwrapped it all at home, we found little containers of sauces, which turned out to both be delicious. The hot sauce is well beyond my Scoville tolerance, but I couldn't stop putting it on the pita. We both really loved everything we had--to the point that Kim let me know that if I wasn't going to finish mine, that she would take one for the team and finish it for me. Not a chance. It was a very pleasant surprise to stumble onto this great little restaurant and both of us cant wait to go back to try more of the menu. I guarantee you that we will both be more experimental in our orders next time and venture into many new flavors. I want to sample more of the samplers and Kim was definitely interested in the salads. Looking forward to the next opportunity to go back again.
(4)Anuj S.
I haven't been to this place in about 1.5 years, so I'm writing this review purely off memory. I really can't figure out why I didn't review them back then... As you can tell from the star rating, the memories are very pleasant. I hope they've maintained their quality over time, because I actually went here in their very first few days of opening. And then a bunch of times in the following weeks; that is until I moved quite a bit away from that area. The falafels here were excellent. I remember they had hired a chef. This guy was fancy shmancy. Now the restaurant itself isn't all fancy... just seemed like a regular fast food falafel place, but the way the food was presented was awesome. He did a great job, kinda of decorating the plate. What I remember most about this place is one of the co-owner dudes that was usually there (Indian guy) was always very talkative and enjoyable to talk to.
(5)Z K.
I went here to pick up a large order of various sandwiches and salads. Overall, this is a good place to get your fix on basic chicken wraps, beef wraps, etc This place is not an authentic middle eastern eatery. I did find it weird that a drink I purchased was considered to be a specialty drink but the cashier rang me up for something much higher and upon inquiry, the cashier just said the drink I picked up is more expensive than the specialty drinks. I don't have a problem paying for stuff I want, but when the menu board prices do not reflect appropriately the drink prices, nor is there a price on the drink itself....hard to know if the guys just ringing stuff up or if the price is fixed and the customer just does not know what the cost of the drink is. So anyways...found this odd.
(3)Kedar D.
Pitaville offers standard Middle Eastern fare, including falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, etc. This place fits perfectly in the stripmall culture of the sprawled out suburbs and offers quick, cheap meals. I had a falafel pita ($4.70 with tax). It took about ten minutes to get made, but at least they made it fresh. It was a decent falafel to be sure, though I wish they had a wholewheat pita option. I wasn't a fan of their hot sauce or tahini, as neither of them had any flavor. Still, if you're looking for a relatively quick and cheap meal in the suburbs that isn't Taco Bell, Pitaville is a good option.
(3)Valerie B.
Prices are great, but the food is even better!!!! I didnt like anything when my husband drug me to Naf Naf Grill, but here, I have seriously liked every single item that I've tried (which has been almost everything). NNG DOES have better pita bread since they make it in the store, versus Pitaville using prepackaged pitas, but I can't eat it anymore anyways, so I guess that doesn't matter to me anymore. The only reason I'm writing a comment is because I didn't see this mentioned by anyone else. Everything on their menu except the Tabbouleh Salad and the pita bread is gluten free. AWESOME!!!! :)
(5)Jason S.
Best lunch special in all of Naperville. I prefer Pitaville over Naf Naf. Naf Naf has better pita bread, but Pitaville does everything else better and charges half as much
(5)Candice G.
Today was a very high stress day. I'll bet if I read those horoscope things mine would have said that today would be a 3 or lesser. I won't go into it all, but I will say that if I didn't get some falafel today that bad things were going to happen. V. bad things. Things involving speaking in tongues, head spinning, and only the devil knows what else so after a quick yelp search nearby for pitas on my way to work (I'd already driven waaay past Naf Naf or that would've been my destination) and Pitaville turned up as my most convenient option. Unfortunately, I ended up trading quality and flavor for convenience. I paid just under $11 for the Veggie Delight pita plate- a combination of Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Falafel, Jerusalem Salad and Pita. I think I paid about $6-$8 too much but they did give me a coupon for next time in my take-out bag... but I don't know how soon that next time'll be. When I opened the container everything was all mixed and blended together- It was hard to tell what was what and it definitely looked like it had either been dropped or played kickball with. Sad face for the gooshy looking food but if it's good- who cares, right? Well, onto that unfortunate tale next. My Pitas- What I had hoped for: Soft, pillow-y pockets What I got: Thin, stiff, stale, and sad excuses for pita. My Falafel- What I had hoped for: Crispy + Crunchy outside and a soft flavorful inside What I got: Hard balls that tasted like they'd had some level of freezer burn before being re-fried with a most disappointingly dry center. Hummus + Baba Ganoush + Jerusalem Salad- What I had hoped for: Well, I certainly hadn't hoped to be reviewing them all together but since they all ran together in my mashed up container, I have no choice. What I got: Liquid and runny hummus with a flavorless baba ganoush and wilty Jerusalem salad + a stomach ache. The staff was friendly and the hot sauce was decent- or at least they were generous with it (unlike their meal portions) so that's really the only saving grace here. Plus, I only had veggie things so maybe meat is more their specialty and I don't want to tip the yelpy scales too far in the wrong direction based off my limited eating habits.
(3)Brandy W.
This place doesn't get as many stars as Naf Naf. I'd say it's worthy of 3.5 stars, however, but I refuse to round up my stars. Here were the differences: 1. The place itself isn't as "cool" and Naf Naf. It doesn't have the trendiness or open feel. If you don't care about decor, then read on. 2. The menu is basically the same as most Mediterranean-ish places, but the prices aren't cheaper even though the place looks/seems cheaper. 3. No Naf Naf fries. I mean... enough said? 4. Pita wasn't even close to as good as Naf Naf. They're practically cotton over there and at Pitaville, not-so-much. 5. My pita + filling was just plain smaller than I get when ordering at Naf Naf. BUT, there's one thing I think Pitaville does better: hummus. It has more flavor. But other than that, Naf wins the prize for best in the area on all other levels. So this place has restaurant.com and coupons... but it's not quite the Naf Naf quality. I'll pay a few dollars more for that pita, more food, and those insanely good fries.
(3)Noor M.
My husband and I came across Pitville by chance and were delighted by the food and the customer service. We came sad and hungry, we left with happy tummies and smiling faces - what could be better?! Imran, the owner, welcomed us in at 9:48 pm and gave us time to decide what we wanted to order without rushing us, he recommended some items from the menu and patiently answered all our questions. He let us eat in the restaurant past close and did not give us the slightest hint that he wanted us out, so that he could pack up and leave. In fact, we felt extremely comfortable and relaxed due to his friendly nature. The high level of customer service had us hooked!! We ordered the lamb kefta kebab, chicken shawerma wrap, french fries and baklava. The star of our table was the lamb kefta kebab as it is not often that once comes across a perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked piece of meat. It was accompanied by delicious rice that had tonnes of flavour and fluffy goodness. The chicken in the shawerma was extremely tender and was filled with fresh vegetables encased in a soft and chewy piece of pita. The portion sizing at Pitvaville is pretty decent - my husband was full after eating 3/4 of it (we obviously took the remaining home. Cant let such a yummy shawerma go to waste now, can we?) Also, a quick shout out to the amazing hummus. SInce I make my own hummus, I am pretty particular about it and I know a good one when I see it. This hummus was everything that it is supposed to be - creamy, seasoned, delectable! And, we ended our wonderful meal on a sweet and crispy note thanks to the baklava. It was the best baklava that I have had in a while. You need to try it!!! WIll we be back? Definitely. Will we rave about this restaurant forever? Absolutely. WIll we dream about the yummy food every night? Fo' sho! Thumbs up Imran and Pitaville!
(5)Fayaz S.
All zabihah menu. Fresh, Tasty, and good quantity for the money. Uses high quality basmati rice than Spanish rice.
(4)Betty C.
Tasty food much cheaper than Naf Naf. No frills.
(4)Shannon M.
I got some coupons to this place in a mailer so we decided to see how it stacked up against Naf Naf, the other local Mediterranean/Middle Eastern place. Sorry, Pitaville, but Naf Naf wins. Why? The breakdown: My boyfriend and I went for dinner on a week-night. The place was pretty dark inside (minimal decor aside from a tv) with a few diners. Service was friendly and helpful. He got the lamb kebab entree, I got the dinner meat combo (beef kafta kebab, chicken kafta kebab, beef shwarma and falafel. Also came with a small piece of grilled chicken, all over saffron rice.) The biggest sin was that everything was so DRY. The meat, the pitas (which tasted right out of a store bag), the falafel. My dinner combo would have been a nice sampling of their offerings but everything lacked moisture. The worst was the beef shwarma, small shavings of beef that were so dried out as to be totally unappetizing. The best was the grilled chicken, which had been marinated in some spices so as to become yellow, but even this was thin and fairly arid. Adding the hot sauce and tzaziki-like sauce from squeeze bottles helped to hide this somewhat, but not enough. The rice was the best offering. My boyfriend thought the same of his lamb kebab dish: too dry. Having used our coupon, we are now armed with knowledge of one more Naperville restaurant. I won't waste away another meal again in Pitaville.
(2)Terrence B.
I have a hard time driving by this place without stopping in whether I am hungry or not. Their hummas is fantastic and quite the quantity for the price (quantity of pita offerings could be slightly more generous). I always get the meat feast which has my mouth watering just thinking about it. Its a huge offering and I can usually make 2 maybe 3 meals out of. The place itself is very nice and freshly decorated, but it is very much a lunch/fast-food style setup. The staff is always extremely cheerful and on-the-ball. I have always gotten my food as takeout. My order usually takes 5 minutes but never more than 10 before its up. Its always well packaged. I will be back.... most likely today.
(5)Chris D.
My wife and I stopped in from a restaurant.com coupon. We ordered the Chicken Kebab and the felafel entrees. We also ordered a side of tabbouleh. This meal was great. We were in once before and the chicken was really dry. They did not overcook the chicken this time. It was moist and seasoned perfectly. The felafel was very tasty. I like to take some hummus, the tabbouleh, and make a sandwich with the felafel and the chicken. I am looking forward to our next meal.
(4)Michael E.
I've only eaten here a handful of times but originally stumbled across it a couple years ago. It's a shame my fiancee doesn't like Mediterranean and I guess glad for my waistline because i'd be eating here a couple times a month otherwise. Prior to moving to the western suburbs my go-to schwarma place was Pita Inn so my expectations were high. This place was above and beyond my expectations. After finally trying Nafnaf Grill last month, I can safely say I will more often than not put my business in this establishment instead. My only gripe is that the pita bread tastes store bought and while it's not awful, most other Mediterranean places provide something better.
(4)Jillian H.
Decent place if you want some Middle Eastern food and want a quick bite to eat. We had the chicken shawarma and falafel pitas. The flavor is good and but not as good as Naf Naf.
(3)Deepak M.
The WORST Customer service and attitude from this a**hole!! Would never ever eat here, not even for free!! This jerk does double pricing, doesn't appreciate the business!! If you want to eat quality falafel, STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!!! The jerk owner talks so rudely, why one would want to go and eat there!!
(1)Husain K.
Very nice restaurant with all the meat options you could ask for. We ordered the two dinner plates that had a wide variety of food. The fattoush was just okay and not authentic. The dinner plates included chicken shawarma, kefta, beef shawarma, hummus, falafel, and some other sides. The meet items were cooked well and had lots of flavor. I will definitely come back when i'm craving some good meat!
(4)Jordan T.
I decided to stop at Pitaville on a whim because I was hungry, I'm a vegetarian, and it was on my way home from Binny's. When I walked in and read the menu board I knew I wanted falafel but wasn't sure if I wanted the Pita or Entree. I asked who I assume was the owner and he very nicely explained the difference to me. I was sold on the entree (it comes with a nice warm pita also). So for 10.99 with my soft drink I got a fantastic dinner. The falafel was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, the pita was soft and warm, the hummus was the best "plain" hummus I've had in a while with the exception of my homemade hummus, the tahini sauce was great and the little salad it came with was a nice touch and very fresh. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the rice, but honestly I had more than enough food to even care about the rice. Plus, I think most mediterranean style rices are kind of bland. Anyway, the portion size was huge, the price was right, the food was great and the staff was super friendly. I will definitely definitely be back and it's worth the stop for a quick bite!
(4)Ryan W.
Awesome food, great people, and extraordinary service. My girlfriend and I are regulars here and we can't get enough. I highly recommend the chicken shawarma, but you really can't go wrong. One time they made our Grubhub order for us even though they had temporarily closed due to a 300+ person event they had to cater. That is some serious customer service! Do yourself a favor and go get some great food at Pitaville!
(5)Alfredo M.
Bad foodddd!!! I went for first time and was a bad experience my beef shawarma was dry and flavorless I never go back again... Naf Naf it's very hard to beat,,,,
(1)Brian E.
Food was great and my order was done quick at lunch!
(5)Monica B.
This place is worth a try. I really liked that a side of hummus and a small salad comes with the entrees. My husband got the chicken teshook kebab which was spicy and really good. I was disappointed because I ordered the lamb kebab which I thought was going to be tender chunks of lamb like I have had before at a different middle eastern place, but it was ground lamb patties which I didn't care for that much. The rice that comes with the entree was delicious. I have had better falafel, so not much to rave about with theirs. Overall the place wasn't bad, but is kind of over priced for middle eastern style food.
(3)Colin G.
This is my wife and my favorite pita place in Naperville for takeout! She gets the Falafel entree and I get the Dinner meat combo. I love their beef shawarma as well. The fatoush salad and the basmati rice that the entrees come with is just awesome. Their meats have great flavor. I'm not too fond of their pitas. I wish I could combine Pitas from Naf Naf with the food from Pitaville. Awesome value!
(5)Mary K.
Horrible food, horrible service. That is all i have to say about that!!
(1)R Y.
Had the falafel plate and my wife had the shawarma. The portions were hearty ( 6 pieces of falafel, rice, and fatoush salad with pita), and the wife's was the same except it had a generous amount of shawarma instead of the falafel. Both were average to above average. I visited Naf naf last week and thought the one thing missing was the fresh-baked pita that Naf naf serves. Pitaville obviously uses supermarket variety pre-packaged pita. Other than that, it was good, service was friendly, and the shawarma tasted better than Naf naf's. It was also a bundle cheaper. With my 50% off the second entree coupon(from the Clipper magazine), my total was $17 with a baklava dessert. At Naf Naf, it was over $30, so if you can deal without the fresh pita, this place is worth the trip.
(3)sherry s.
I entered this restaurant very leery about trying anything I was so hungry and no wheels car was down the way getting an oil change went in looking just to find another gyro shop even joked with the owner a little who was not only kind but also prepared my dish for me and recommended the Tuesday special 2 for 1 which who could refuse at that price and a guarantee to return my money if I didn't love it(not policy) needless to say I ate every bite service w/smile,good food,and good price finally a place I would recommend and will be visiting often #1 recommend letting the chef recommend what he thinks should go on the pita after all he made it he knows. #2 go with an appetite you will ask for more #3 recommend a friend don't keep this to your self this business owner is the kind of person you would want to see do good.
(5)William B.
After going to multiple Mediterranean restaurants in the western suburbs, I have chosen Pitaville as my go-to. I show up here more than a few times a month drooling as I walk through the door. I'm always greeted with a smile and a bit of small talk. It's a very welcoming atmosphere. They grill the food right behind the cash register and you can see your food being made. None of the meats are precooked or sit in a steam table. It's always put on the grill when you order. The whole staff is always polite and friendly, both order takers and kitchen staff. When my food is called to pick up it's literally hot off the grill. I typically get the lunch special or dinner meat combo and for what you pay for the size and quality is great. The one thing that I can nit-pick about is the pita bread. After it cools down it gets a bit tough. Otherwise I have no complaints. If I get a pita wrap or lunch special I spend about $8-$10. If I get the dinner meat combo it's a little over $12. There was this one week where I went to Pitaville 3 times, I just had to have it. I can keep going on about how I love this place but I think I covered the basics. -Great Food -Great Lunch special -Great Service -Clean restaurant
(4)Kristi G.
The best lentil soup and falafel I've ever had! The food here is so fresh and the service is outstanding. I was waiting outside before they opened... and the owner came out and let us in early. He was so friendly and gave us samples of the freshly made baba ghanoush. I will definately be back!
(5)Atif M.
I frequent this place probably at least once a month, and I love it. I've talked with the owners and they are very friendly, and they definitely take care of their customers. There were times when I would walk in forgetting my coupon at home, yet they still honored it. Other times, they would give me the dinner special (2 entrees for $16) outside it's promotional time. If you are a first-timer, I would NOT recommend the Combination platter (I had it the first time I came). The different meat dishes need to be savored on their own; your palate gets confused because of all the different spices, and the platter won't give you a fair representation of what they offer. My "must-have" recommendation is the Chicken Kebab entree. The grilled chicken is so soft, juicy and flavorful; the seasoning on it is what makes me get it pretty much every time. I find the delicate basmati rice to be a good base, and the tangy salad is a perfect, fresh complement. All this with hummus and sauce makes for a pretty generous portion for around $9. It's a great value for a healthy meal. That's what's for dinner, today I had a Gyro meal for $4.99 for lunch. It may not be an authentic Greek gyro, but I don't care. I got a huge sandwich (with crispy gyro slices) with fries and drink for a great price. You would pay more at a fast-food joint for lower quality food. I've had food from other Mediterranean places, and I disagree that it fits that cookie-cutter mold. The little twists in their dishes and their consistent quality makes them stand above other Mediterranean-style places.
(5)melanie f.
Can't really speak to decor or service as we have always gotten take out from Pitaville. The food is delicious, and the portions plentiful for the price. The hummus is nice and creamy with perfect spices. We've tried many of the pitas and kebabs and never been disappointed in what we've ordered. The location is strange and easy to pass by if you don't know it's there, but it truely is a gem tucked away in a strip mall. Fantastic value and staple in our take out line up.
(4)Tom S.
Checking it out for first time. Very friendly. Good fast food.
(4)Mark T.
Awesome food. Excellent quality and not greasy. Their meat platter is my favorite. Dave's a culinary genius!!
(5)Fozzy B.
I agree with the reviewer about Naf Naf's pita/hummus superiority, as theirs is made fresh on site. That aside, the meat at Pitaville is excellent, not greasy, very flavorful. Better quality than most comparable places. Good amount of food, a $10 will get you a restaurant size entree. I would switch between here and Naf Naf on alternate weeks. Definitely give this new place a try and support it guys! I really hope they grow and finally get a decent website up with ability to make online orders. (Hint)
(4)Asra H.
Yummy chicken and rice dishes. Hummus could have been better.
(4)Jennifer S.
I've eaten here (well, take-out) approx 10 times, & can honestly say this is the most middle eastern food I think I've eaten thus far so I'm hooked! Initially I tried chicken kebab & I liked it. Then after another "chicken visit", I decided to go with the beef shawarma pita & now it's my fave! The pita is generously filled with delicious, fresh, & diced lettuce, tomato, cucumber, & a little onion & red cabbage, & shawarma beef of course! I think that the off-white sauce compliments the beef better than the chicken. The red hot sauce isn't bad, but not necessary for me. The garlic sauce (which was offered to me by the friendly man behind the counter after a couple visits) is definitely GARLICY indeed, but not bad. I tried the shawarma beef entree a few times, but I decided that it's just too much food wasted for me since I can never finish the meat, rice, nor hummus. I think the entree should have more veggies & less rice, so that's also why I normally just get the shawarma beef pita for $6. Prices can be over $10, depending on what you get & if that includes a drink or not. My bf loves the meat combo & gets an extra pita b/c it's a very generous helping of food. I didn't care for the falafel, but my bf loves it from here. The cashier (probably the owner/manager) is always very friendly & attentive. I did get shawarma beef once from here that was indeed too dry, but it happens at all of our favorite restaurants---sometimes our faves aren't made right. If it was dry meat for you, I'd give them a 2nd shot & let the cashier know!
(4)Rich K.
Probably the most commercialized Middle Eastern food ever. They have a very small menu that you can't customize. The hot sauce that comes with the sandwiches is really good.
(2)Mike I.
Great chicken shawarma pitas! I have gotten lunch from here about 3 or 4 times now (all the same thing, yeah I'm boring) and it's always good. The pita sandwiches are full of flavor (I love the hot sauce they give you for it) and are the perfect sized portion. The owner is super nice and seems to truly appreciate the customer's business. It's a little cheaper than Naf Naf (another place I really like), and it's closer to my office as well, so I will continue to go here for my Middle-East cravings.
(4)Nicole N.
Great food and service. They give you so much food I always have left -overs. Very authentic, always fresh and very tasty.
(5)Christina C.
This place was OK. Good, but nothing spectacular. I got the lunch meat special and that was pretty kick ass. I was pretty impressed with the amount of food and the price--think it was like $8 for the whole thing. But the pita and hummus really disappointed me here. Compared to Naf Naf down the street, this place is really weak on the pitas and hummus. I hate packaged pita!
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