Christos Greek Restaurant Menu

  • Chilled Appetizers
  • Warm Appetizers
  • Appetizer Versions Of Our Entrees
  • Soup
  • Salads
  • Pita Sandwiches
  • Dinner Entrees - Traditional Favorites
  • Dinner Entrees - Vegetarian
  • Dinner Entrees - Sampler Plates
  • Dinner Entrees - Lamb
  • Dinner Entrees - Chicken
  • Dinner Entrees - Seafood
  • Dinner Entrees - Pork
  • Other
  • Side Orders
  • Desserts

Healthy Meal suggestions for Christos Greek Restaurant

  • Chilled Appetizers
  • Warm Appetizers
  • Appetizer Versions Of Our Entrees
  • Soup
  • Salads
  • Pita Sandwiches
  • Dinner Entrees - Traditional Favorites
  • Dinner Entrees - Vegetarian
  • Dinner Entrees - Sampler Plates
  • Dinner Entrees - Lamb
  • Dinner Entrees - Chicken
  • Dinner Entrees - Seafood
  • Dinner Entrees - Pork
  • Other
  • Side Orders
  • Desserts

Visit below restaurant in Minneapolis for healthy meals suggestion.

Visit below restaurant in Minneapolis for healthy meals suggestion.

  • Roxanne E.

    I'm a really big fan of Christos for lunch. I've been going there for years. I've never had a bad meal or poor service. The food is excellent. I love, love, love the tomato, basil, feta soup. I have great difficulty choosing between the Mousaka (a layered dish of potatoes, eggplant, ground beef and bechamel), the Greek Hash (both the vegetarian and the meat versions are excellent) and the Falafel. For desert, the Milopita (apples and ricotta baked in phyllo) is incredible. The prices are very reasonable. All my favorite lunch entrees are all less than $8.00. And have the lemonade. It is homemade and excellent.

    (5)
  • Suzie Q.

    I really, really like the food here. It's just really good Greek food, served fast, and is just plain tasty. I have always been met by super-nice staff, and seated immediately. I love getting the avgolemono (traditional egg-lemon-rice soup), veggie sampler, where I usually always get a combo of spanikopita and mousaka... YUM! We also love the chicken kebabs w/ veggies over rice. mmmm-mmmm. Add a glass of house wine, and you are set. I never have had room for dessert, but they also look great. Great Greek Food.

    (5)
  • Liz A.

    Christos completes me. Everything I have ever had here was STELLAR. I could probably eat the spanakopita and koupepia every single day and die happy. I have had soups, dips, gyros, salads, calamari.... everything has been delicious. My advice for ordering: order a sample platter and/or the appetizer servings of the entrees to try a ton of different things. Other than the fact that everything is tasty, the service here is fantastic, the portions are huge, and the atmosphere is casual and not stuffy. Also, they did not judge me for coming twice in one day a couple of weeks ago. Respect.. Have I mentioned that I love this place?

    (5)
  • Ron P.

    Rated best Greek food in Mpls. by City Pages 2015. I paid no attention to that possible Red Flag, from that Liberal Rag ! But, I think they are right on this one ! Try the Illiad, it is a sampler platter for 2. Soup or salad and a big plate of classic menu items to share. Delicious ! We even brought some leftovers home !The chicken,lemon, egg and rice soup is a must ! Gyro's are great ! Saganaki, Souvlaki, Spanokapita, all delicious ! Sorry if spelling of dishes is incorrect. We have been here only twice but, I think these folks have it down ! Great food, great service, nice and bright in the daylight with the big windows all across the front of the restaurant. I would give this place 5 stars except for the building and the neighborhood. When you walk in and see a sign prominently displayed, from the Minneapolis Police Dept. warning about leaving valuables in your car, it makes you think twice. We were here in the daylight and have not felt like it was that bad of an area. Much pedestrian traffic. Bathrooms are in need of upgrade. I do love how they put ice in the urinals in the men's room. That helps. Would love to try the St. Paul location for the lunch buffet !

    (4)
  • Sarah U.

    HUGE menu, couldn't choose, but luckily I came with two others for backup. Ordered: -roasted lamb leg : 3.5 stars, huge portions, tender -combination plate : 3.5 stars huge portions and good variety -gyro salad : 3 stars, again GIANT salad, gyro meat was good, but not exceptional -dip sampler : 4 stars, garlic potato dip... DROOL -ice cream torte : 3.5 stars, love the crust, don't love the canned peaches Their spanakopita is the BEST i've ever had. THE BEST. will be back if craving traditional greek and very very very hungry

    (3)
  • Emily N.

    Mediocre food with poor service. Had to flag down the waitstaff just to get water quite awhile after being seated and a few times after that. Tabouli didn't taste fresh, pepperoncinis were too tough to eat, greek salads without olives. They also use styrofoam take out containers, currently banned in Minneapolis.

    (2)
  • Julie M.

    We just enjoyed the greek salad, saginaki and pita . . . it was great and I would always recommend this fun appetizer. You can definately share the salad.

    (4)
  • J S.

    really good greek food

    (5)
  • Salinee H.

    I'm no Greek food connoisseur but Christos seems pretty authentic. I just went with the gyro sandwich. I wasn't too hungry and had an activity coming up so I didn't want to eat much. I would like to go back and try something a little more traditional.

    (3)
  • Isabelle J.

    We started out with a dip sampler, saganaki, and 2 house salads. The house salads are very generous for $6. Then we had a variety of entrees family style. I would rate them in the following manner: seabass, grilled shrimp, oregano chicken, lamb rack, gyros.

    (5)
  • Jonathan T.

    Christos brings a piece of Greece to Minneapolis, and stepping inside (and seeing all the pics of country's "good ol' days") makes me super jealous that I'm not partying it up at the Parthenon rocking a somewhat revealing white toga and olive wreath. Then again, I'm sure that Greek folks have changed their style of dress and the country, I believe, is still undergoing a revolution. Ha! So maybe, I don't want to make a visit anytime soon. Sorry, I just went on a tangent there... I don't know much about Greek food, so I asked my server what she recommended. She suggested her favorite: Koupepia, which consists of lamb, rice, beef, and herbs wrapped in grape leaves served with rice. Entrees come with either a soup or salad, and I oped for the tomato one. (Sorry, can't remember the name.) But before I even write about the food, let me just say that I love Christos' service. It was probably the highlight of my lunch, and I felt like I was in someone's dining room. From my inviting host to my attentive server, everyone was so nice and professional! Okay, now back to the food... Koupepia: I loved the little morsels wrapped in grape leaves! They packed a lot flavor and came out steaming hot. My entire meal tasted really clean (not too greasy) and had just the right amount of food for me. Tomato soup: Tangy, smooth, and with a squeeze of lemon - It was a tasty way to start off my meal! It also came with a small side of several fluffy pitas. I washed everything down with a tall glass of refreshing raspberry lemonade. My total bill was shockingly under $14! Deceivingly affordable. Greek food seems like a great cuisine for the summer, and I'll have to explore more items on their menu in the upcoming months. With cute décor, awesome service, tasty and reasonably priced food, what's not to like?

    (4)
  • Jonathan H.

    I've been here a few times for their plates. This place does an outstanding job at everything. I've gotten outstanding service here every time I've been here. I love that the scenery is warm, comforting, and welcoming. They have a little bit of upscale detailing, but it's still a good casual place to enjoy a good meal. The food here is delicious. They have never failed to go above and beyond to make this good quality. The timing is reasonable. I've never had to wait any longer than ten minutes. The waiters here are friendly and resourceful. The ones who have served me clearly know how to do their jobs. Considering the quality of everything, I think the prices are more than reasonable. Of all the restaurants in Minneapolis/ St. Paul, in my opinion, this one easily ranks somewhere in the top three. I intend to keep coming back here for their outstanding quality meals.

    (5)
  • R. D.

    Absolutely delightful. A month doesn't go by when I don't stop at Christos for their chicken livers and a couple of glasses of cold retsina. I think between myself and my staff we have had everything on their menu. We have been patrons since they opened. And, no doubt, it is authentic Cypriot fare.

    (5)
  • Cecilia N.

    I've eaten here a few times. I really like the gyros meat. LOVE the zesty dipping sauce that comes with! The lamb shank is huge and fall off the bone. The moussaka was good but I really favor the other two dishes more. The koupepia was just a little too sour/ tangy for me. However I don't know Greek food too well to judge authenticity so don't know if that's how it's supposed to be. The pita bread that comes out is hot, soft, and tasty with the meals. Dinners come with soup or salad too. And The pricing for most of the meals is reasonably $15-20 with nice large portions. It's a nice rounded meal and I always seem to go home with leftovers. The restaurant is small (~20 tables) but open, and the ambiance quaint with cute tea candle lit tables. The times I've been here the restaurant is filled 40-50%. You can hear the quiet clanking of pots and pans in the open kitchen. The volume of the restaurant is quiet and so easy to converse in. The best aspect of Christos I believe is the service-- My servers are so sweet and attentive. Food came out in a very timely manner too. If you love black licorice candy, you'll love the after dinner candy that comes with the ticket. Enjoy! My experiences here are consistently good and I do plan to return to dine.

    (4)
  • Rod H.

    When your entree is gyros and Greek salad you expect more than 1 slice of tomato sitting on the bed of lettuce......and not an olive in sight. If not for this oversight I would have given 4 stars.

    (1)
  • Mary L.

    I have always had amazing customer service here-that's what always stands out to me. The food is wonderful- my favorite is the Greek hash. You get huge portions and the prices are very reasonable. I wish they partnered with bite squad or some delivery. Their take out is very convenient though.

    (5)
  • Bill S.

    Christo's is my go-to place when looking for a casual dinner with friends. The staff is ALWAYS so nice and the food is good quality and reasonably priced. With all the options available on Eat Street, I still pick Christo's 90% of the time.

    (4)
  • Jovan M.

    Great food, great, friendly service. Always start with the saganaki. You can't miss. Not only is theirs very tasty, but the fun of everyone yelling "OPA!" Is the best way to get things started. I was by myself, so instead of trying to tackle the Illiad, I went for the hot sampler and added spanakopita and tyropita. Everything front the tsatsiki to the koupepia were awesome. Little Elizabeth had perfect timing on checking on me.

    (4)
  • Kat D.

    The decor is charmingly kitschy, the food is absolutely amazing and reasonably priced considering the generous portions. Hands down my favorite Greek place in town. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Also, of you get the chance, try the tomato soup, it's really good!

    (5)
  • Josh S.

    It's pretty safe to say that up to this point, Trieste (downtown) sets my standards for Greek cuisine in the Twin Cities, as it has become a place that I eat at least once per week, whether for lunch or dinner. Since I don't like to get stuck in a rut and am always up for trying a new place, my wife and I decided to try Christos (2632 Nicollet) last night. We were pleased with our experience. Someone had told me that this place was great but that they cater, and that can mean that the food isn't very good or is mass-produced. I don't believe that's the case with Christos. The restaurant itself was not terribly busy on a Saturday night and we weren't sure that we were going to enjoy our experience. Any place in this part of Minneapolis that isn't packed to the gills on a weekend night usually isn't very good. However, there are exceptions to that and after our mere 5-minute wait we were seated. Nice casual feel to the restaurant. I've never been to Greece (buy my wife has traveled there) so I don't really know much about how a Greek restaurant should "look." I thought the place was clean, which is of the utmost importance to me personally when I'm looking for a restaurant. If the place is dirty, I'll walk back out. The menu is small but that's actually a good thing. I don't need to look at a menu that has 70 items on it and selecting from about ten works just fine. To me, that usually signifies better quality. We started off with the spinach and artichoke dip, one of my favorites no matter where I dine. It was served with a warm pita bread. It was tasty. For my main course, I selected the Koto Sto Phyllo (boneless chicken breast with spinach, feta and spices mixed and baked in a phyllo dough crust. I liked it. Krystyn ordered the shrimp salad and said it was one the better salads she'd had in a while and that's a real compliment... she's much more finicky about her food than I am. The only real drawback is that the dessert for the evening was chocolate mousse. We both love baklava and figured they must have it available but it wasn't on the menu at all. We were told that they change the menu on a daily basis and I find that refreshing... unless you want baklava. Overall, I thought Christos was alright. I wasn't blown away by the food and the service didn't really impress me very much. We had to ask for drink refills several times before they got to us and they never asked us if we were enjoying our meals. Compared to Trieste, this place would come in second. It's an "okay" place to have dinner though the prices are a tad steep for what you are getting. Otherwise, this place isn't bad. I'd recommend Trieste first and Christos second, but that doesn't mean I won't return either. Christos is okay.

    (3)
  • Jessica S.

    Solid Greek offerings. Order the 4 dip sampler with some pita for some garlicky goodness (tzatziki, melitzanosalata, hummus, and something new to me, a pureed lemony potato dip). BF enjoyed his moussaka. Lots of meat, that I thought could have been better balanced by a layering of more veggies, but he thought the meat was very good quality. Cute, casual, airy spot with the traditional blue and white interior that transports me to a Greek island.

    (4)
  • BK J.

    Just as with the location in Minnetonka this Christos has similar lunch specials at the same value price points. A chicken wrap with chicken, sauteed red onions and red peppers and cheese with a small green salad and soup for $7.95 along with the standard real napkin service - a real steal. This location is good about posting their daily lunch specials online so you can check before you go to see what the specials and soups of the day are. Service is good and attentive without being overly intrusive. The windows facing Nicollet make this place an excellent outing for lunch, especially if you want to linger. At the same time if you let your server know that you need a quick lunch they can get you in and out in no time.

    (4)
  • M K.

    I had once given this restaurant a five star rating, but much has changed with Christos in the last few years. The servers that were once kind and attentive are now the worst kind of people. They (not just one, but several) don't pay attention to the orders, they bring out the wrong food, they do not apologize for their mistakes, and they go missing every few minutes. The food that was once my favorite Greek food in Minnesota has now joined the rest of the bland and tasteless throughout the Twin Cities. I haven't seen the owner around in a while, so maybe that has something to do with it? The owner was one of the sweetest people I had ever met. He's been M.I.A. for some time now, and I really hope he does something about this place. It's going downhill fast. It pains me to have to change my review, but I need to be honest on here. I'll go back in a few months to see if things have changed for the better. I really hope things change.

    (2)
  • Jim P.

    I'm surprised at some of these five star reviews. The lamb shish kebab I had there last evening was terrible. Big chunks of tough, undercooked meat. A classic case of quantity over quality. Bad shish kebab in a Greek restaurant is unbelievable. Dessert was good. The waiter seemed like he wanted to be somewhere else. Saturday night, and not even half full. No wonder.

    (2)
  • Rexx R.

    Wow! That's all I can really say. I've lived in Minneapolis for six years now and always dismissed this place because of it's "curb appeal". PLEASE DONT!! The service was amazing, the food was delicious and traditional Greek. The decor was very cliche Greek restaurant, but who the hell cares once your so longing your teeth into a puta filled with the most amazing zaganake!! I had the moussaka for lunch, which came with my choice of side (I chose the tomato basil soup). Simply put, this was an unexpected decadence that I hope all of you can enjoy at least once!

    (5)
  • Becky T.

    Christos never disappoints! We love Christos for both dine in and take out. The atmosphere is relaxed, yet fun, you can visit because it's not super loud. They have a nice wine and beer selection and the food is consistently freshly prepared and delicious. Take out is also easy and good, they package the items up well, nice for just one or two people or a larger group. The service is always frienly and effceint, we especially enjoy seeing Anne who works at the front, she is delightful. My favorite menu item is the Gyro salad, Christos has the best Gyro meat in the area. The Greek specialties are also terrific, and the soups are homemade!

    (5)
  • Jason K.

    So my mom and sister drove up from Rochester (About an hour and a half from Rochester to Minneapolis) to enjoy the Rembrandt exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and we decided on Christos on Eat Street. What an awesome street. An eclectic melange of restaurants from Vietnamese to Greek, to Mexican. Best of Minneapolis in 8 blocks. We parked across the street and entered the establishment. Clean, white table clothes, but going in casual was no problem. The place was pretty expansive, probably would make a great wedding rehearsal place. I ordered a Mythos, a Greek beer. I have never tried it. Not bad. Very sweet lager, like a Stroh's when they were still around. I then ordered a Souvlaki, which was chunks of pork on a pita with amazing tomatoes, onions, tzatziki, just so much goodness.. My mom and sister split a spinach pastry dish that I had a bite of, that was pretty good. I think it was Spanakopita. My wife ordered the tzatziki side with pita bread. Unfortunately she didn't ask if they poured a bunch of olive oil on top of the tzatziki, most people would love this, but she wasn't a big fan. No big foul, she just scooped it off. She was a fan. I ordered a Summit Porter to go with my lunch, a bold and rare statement, I haven't ordered a porter in years, but lovely! (Pretty good beer by the way) My sandwich was spectacular. Puffy pita bread with a crisp crust to the pork chunks. The onion and tomatoes mixed with the tzatziki sauce perfectly. This stuff was great. The spice was just right, not too spicy, not too salty, just perfect. The tzatziki was creamy, yet light and the Greek seasoning said "Hello! to my happy spots on the tongue" My wife was super happy with her choice and my mom and sister were gadzooks with theirs. Our service was a special paragraph. He was super awesome. He split my mom and sister's dish no problem, no charge. Gave my wife some extra free pita bread. Checked on us about every 10 minutes, not obtrusive, but there if you wanted him. Dishes were bussed as they were finished, but not in a jerky way. I loved this place. My only regret is that they didn't have tap beer.

    (5)
  • Extremus S.

    Came here for a business dinner with a few colleagues while in Minneapolis. The restaurant ambiance was not bad so we had high hopes upon entering. We started with the combination sampler plate with the gyros and souvlaki. The pita tasted a bit dry and stale. The gyro meat portion was a bit on the stingy side. Next up were the kebabs entrees - these were at best, average - nothing to write home about. We finished with a couple desserts which all of us considered the highlight of the night. Overall, I would say there are better Greek places. Service was average. If you're staying in or close to downtown, both Trieste Cafe and the Greek Grill (open for lunch) are better.

    (2)
  • Michael C.

    Great for lunch and dinner. Best Greek spot I have found in the Twin Cities.

    (4)
  • Kari W.

    I walked to pick up gyros for 3 of us in the office, it shouldn't have been far, only 5 blocks. They're really long blocks on Eat Street! The gyros were stuffed with meat, had only a few slices of tomatoes. No lettuce or onions, is this normal? The tzatziki sauce was wonderful. I'll be back to try more.

    (4)
  • Chris T.

    If you're craving Greek food and anywhere near Nicollet Ave, Christos is the place to go. We came here after a long day of shopping on a Friday evening and called about half an hour in advance to make reservations for 4. Our table was promptly set when we walked in the door and we had our appetizers at our table within 15 minutes. If you're like me and can't ever decide wholeheartedly on just one entree, try one of their combinations like the Symposium, which will give you good portions of 3 greek classics on one plate, all for around $15 (including a soup or side salad)! After eating myself silly, I still had enough left over to bring home for another meal. It's a nice, casual place to dine and the waiters are pretty good about checking in and splitting bills. Also, I shouldn't have to say this but don't forget about dessert!

    (4)
  • Ed J.

    What a great place. The interior is large and open with white walls, white table cloths, and photos of Greece. The service was terrific. And the food, just like my grandmother would have made, if only she was Greek. We started with hummus which was wonderful. The pita was the best I've ever had, so fresh, so tasteful, and yummy. The two of us shared the Illiad platter. We started with yellow split pea soup which was garnished with olives. It was, yes your guessed it, delicious! The platter is served family style and is piled high with food. Everything was delicious -- even the oven roasted potatoes. We were full and satisfied when we left, but we took dessert home with us. That will make a nice late night snack in another hour or so!

    (5)
  • Cynthia F.

    The platter of 4 assorted dips (tsatsiki, humus, skordalia and eggplant salad) served with pita bread was delicious, as was the baklava dessert. The "large" garden salad was large enough for a few people; I wish I had ordered the "small." A happy place; friendly staff.

    (4)
  • Jim T.

    Good Greek Food; Some of the best Greek food that I've had in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Used to stop in at their old location in Union Station in St. Paul for their lunch buffet. Highly recommend.

    (4)
  • John C.

    Enjoyed this place long in the past, and the other day went for lunch with 4 others and no one complained about anything. We tried the Saganaki appetizer, "Melted kasseri cheese flamed tableside with brandy." Tasty, but except for the part where your food is on fire, it's just a bit of fried cheese. Since I'd never had it before I tried the Tyropita, "Feta and kasseri cheeses with a hint of mint baked in phyllo pastry." A real nice treat. Not a lot of food but it came with a soup.

    (4)
  • Russell O.

    Wow! This place was phenomenal! During a visit to MN, my wife and I headed to 'Eat Street', landing at Christos. We both had the spanakopita - my wife chose vegetarian and I had the chicken. Excellent blend of flavors, and chicken was very tender. I love gyro meat, and had them bring me out a sample - this reminded me of the gyros I had in Athens: flavorful and very moist. I was so impressed that I added a side of gyro meat. Will be back...

    (5)
  • Uptown Foodie G.

    Best Greek food in the Twin Cities! The only better was my Yaya - I'm 50% Greek... If you want better, your going to have to hit Greektown in Chicago. Christos rocks!

    (4)
  • Kedar D.

    This is one of those places I've walked by a hundred times but never bothered to check out until recently. I like that they have the guts to be a Greek restaurant on a street full of predominantly Asian (and increasing Mexican) restaurants; they fill a niche and create variety. I had a falafel and soup combo meal ($6.55 without tax), which also comes with french fries. Unfortunately, neither of the soups were vegan, so I substituted a tabouli salad. I thought it would be free, but they charged me $2.30 for it which I guess is okay, considering the size of the salad. Christo's has a number of vegetarian items, but very few vegan options (I think the hummus, tabouli and falafel are the only ones), which is disappointing, but probably better-than-average for Greek restaurants. The tabouli was good: fresh, light and simple. That said, I got tired of the taste after about ten bites or so---how much parsley can a man take? My server also tossed in some free warm, soft pita slices on the side; this pita was great. The falafel sandwich was a mixed experience. I think the falafel pieces were good and competent, but the pita pocket they used was mediocre at best: dry; chewy; and white flour (why no wholewheat option?). Also, why was this pita pocket so markedly different in quality from the delicious, fresh pita slices they'd served me earlier? They made another crucial error in loading the pocket with yet more tabouli. I'm sorry, but tabouli and falafel don't mix that well and Christo's should just stick to lettuce, tomatoes and red onions. The tahini sauce was good and the french fries were tasty though I felt like it was too much food. The service was friendly and prompt. The decor on the inside is really warm, pleasant and elegant; this is a good business-lunch spot or a place to take your grandparents. Indeed, the clientele is also much older than you normally see on Nicollet Avenue (the average age in there must have been around 50). By the way, lunch prices are significantly lower than dinner prices here, so while I think this is a great lunch spot, it would be a bit too expensive for dinner.

    (2)
  • Flying Chef H.

    Good portion for the price. With mains go with the soup over the salad as the salad was rather dull. Atmosphere was nice but tends to be a bit on the loud side. Food was good but everything I ate (i had a sampler with 5 items) was very salty and I am a girl who likes salt! Service was great my server was very helpfully and nice. Like I said my main criticism was the salt.

    (3)
  • Tamara T.

    Christo's is a sincere delight for us. It is one of our favourite places to go following a Sunday mantinee at TRP. We just love the food and service at Christo's, and they always make us feel very welcome. Favourites are crab cakes for my mom, my dad loves the tavas, and I'm forever getting the Mezes combination (Manitaria (crab-stuffed mushroom caps), Loukaniko (grilled spicy pork sausage), and Gyros (minced spiced lamb and beef slivers) with pilaf and oven-roasted potatoes). The tomato basil feta soup is really delicious, and the standard avgolemono is wonderful. The hummus is wonderful as well, and the warm pitas they serve are delightful.

    (5)
  • Mariel L.

    Christos faces a lot of competition in my mind/belly when I'm hungry (yes, my mind and belly are often the same thing) and around this part of Eat Street, because it's a stone's throw away from my Eat Street staple, Quang's. 9 times out of ten, I would run to Quang's and get my pho on. This one time, I decided to shake up the game and head over to Christos, and I'm all shook up...like Elvis. Christos is pretty awesome. You really can't tell how busy the restaurant is from the outside because the windows are tinted. I don't think that's such a good idea, because I always thought they were closed, and therefore never went in. It had a good-sized crowd when I went there for Monday night dinner. Their menu is extensive, and classically Greek (or the Greek-American cuisine I'm familiar with). You got your gyros, falafels, spanakopitas, moussaka, etc. I was very, very torn on what to get, so I went with the most basic and got falafel and gyro. I figure you can learn a lot about a restaurant by how well (or poorly) they do the most standard dish. A falafel is not a falafel is not a falafel. That said, Christos has the best falafel I've tried so far here in Minneapolis. It's the closest to Berkeley's Sunrise Deli falafels (Sigh, how I miss those piping hot nuggets of heaven!). The gyro meat was abso-freaking-lutely delicious. It was well-seasoned, super moist, and tender. The fries were really more like potatoes sliced ten-ways (they're that thick) and salted well. The tahini sauce had great flavors. I will most definitely add this to my new neighborhood favorites.

    (4)
  • Holley V.

    I've been to Christos several times now, and it is quickly becoming my favorite restaurant on Eat Street. I usually grab a gyro to go and chow down at home. The tzatziki sauce is savory and complements the spices on the gyro meat well. Plus, if you're in a huge hurry, they are FAST. I've also had a sit-down-dinner there twice. The service was wonderful, and I love the pita bread! We've split The Iliad and The Symposium. The price difference between the two dishes is noticeable, but if your stomach can handle the Iliad's size I would suggest it. My boyfriend really loved the spanakopita. I don't have too many complaints; I'm just a cheapskate and prefer the prices at Lu's ;)

    (4)
  • Rhea S.

    Great greek! Love greek food and this place is tops. Went with family and they loved it too. Great tomato-basil soup with feta. So warm and cozy. Ordered off the "Lighter Fare" menu, just the right amount of food with some pita bread and of course the greek famous Saganaki, which was great. I got the Koupepia, which is a nice acidic lemon meal, with sweet grape leaves. Brother got Pastitsio, and it looked delicious. Their carrots are yummy as a side! Also sampled the gyro dinner platter, just what a gyro should be. Not terribly expensive either, but a nice meal out. The Mpls location was nice and quiet around 5pm on a Wednesday. Go try! Can't wait to go back.

    (5)
  • Courtney J.

    It's hard for me to have a critique when it comes to Greek food--I simply love it. However, I think it's fair to say that every restaurant has it's strengths and weaknesses. Christos, overall was a really wonderful experience. I had the Avgolemono soup which was AMAZING. It's made with rice which I prefer (I've had it made with dumplings before.) What made this soup so great was the bright lemon flavor that came though. It's a chicken stock soup traditionally and sometimes the chicken flavor comes through stronger at some restaurants. The night of my visit it was a scorching hot Minnesota summer night, and despite the fact that I was having soup, the lemon flavor made it so refreshing! Delicious. My companion and I shared The Illiad (their menus are available on the website) which is advertized as being enough for two. That is a generous estimate, especially after you've had the pita and soup (or salad) that comes beforehand. You will definitely not walk away from this platter hungry. The Spanakopita was the standout item on this plate; the phylo was crisp, the spinach was flavorful and the perfect amount of feta. So delicious. I could go through item by item but I'll just keep repeating how amazing it was and well, you get the point. The service was attentive and friendly which is of note considering our server had to endure a grumpy couple who nitpicked everything. They were particularly charming to each other when the server wasn't around, so I can confidently say they probably went out of the house looking to complain to someone about something, and had nothing to do with their service/meal. The *only* reason I did not give a full five stars is because this particular location isn't spectacular in terms of ambiance. It's pretty basic interior with some touches to remind you that it's a Greek restaurant, but overall everyone just shares one giant space with tables in a grid pattern. I had wanted to go to the Union Depot location just because I wanted something really charming, however that location went under construction the day I planned my visit so I will just have to visit in December 2011 when it reopens. The Minnetonka location has outdoor seating but that was too much of a trek for my energy level that day. In short, Christos is a great representation of Greek cuisine and I would recommended it to anyone debating on which Greek restaurant to visit. This place is definitely one to keep in the files for future visits.

    (4)
  • Brent B.

    I'm writing about the Minnetonka location on Hwy 7. I have visited this restaurant on many occasions, but have stopped even considering them as of about a month and a half ago. When we first visited, there was a far more convivial bartender than now. And, the [owner I think] political rants aren't warranted or appreciated. His opinions aren't listed on the menu as a necessary side-dish. Food offerings don't change, and the vibe needs to, but doesn't either. There are many places one can go to spend money without being appreciated. I just don't need this one!

    (1)
  • Andrea B.

    My sister and I were walking down "eat street," not sure where to eat, when I asked, "have you ever had Greek." She replied, "Not Greek FOOD, no." So that is how we decided where to go to lunch. The service was personable and efficient. They let us hang out and have a long lunch, and kept refilling our drinks long after we were done eating. They let us talk and catch up without a barrage of "everything ok?" (I mean, they checked, but they didn't overdo it.) What I liked most was that the lunch portions were actually lunch portions. They were the perfect size where you can eat everything and not feel like you need a forklift to get you out of there. The food was delicious. We both had the pouteneska with a salad. The noodles were perfect, the mushrooms were very al dente, and the chicken was yummy. I knocked off one star because i kind of felt like I had to use my napkin to wipe something unidentifiable off of my water glass...I know that some people are really picky about that, but I'm not. But it's worth mentioning in case the owners read this...there is always room for improvement, but for the most part, this place ain't broke, so don't fix it.

    (4)
  • Thomas J.

    This is one great Greek restaurant, but the trick involves never ordering from the suggested menu of the day. My wife always orders from lighter fare while I always order one of the great combination plates. I have never had a disappointing meal at Christos. And we're talking about 15 years of experience. If they could give ouzo instead of ouzo flavored candy, this would get a five.

    (4)
  • jenna r.

    Short review - The service was super friendly, the food was amanzing and the prices were totally fair. Long review - After the Twins game, on a Sunday afternoon, we're sitting in downtown pondering where to eat. So, we're in Twins gear, after sitting in the sun for four hours, thinking about where to eat. (I just want to make sure you're getting the full picture.) Because I'm not from these them parts and my companion likes pretty much everything I turn to the Yelp for guidence. And we end up at Christos. The other reviews are true, the decor is nothing to get excited about. Then again, I go to restaurants for food, not for awesome wall hangings. That and I'm dressed in Twins gear after a four hour game in the humidity and sun (seriously, you need to remember this) and the host was still nice to me. So, I'm already loving this place since I'm OBVIOUSLY under-dressed but they're not mean about it. Then the food comes. Home-made hummus? Check Fresh pita? Check Pita refilled after you snarf it? Check Check Amazing sampler plate to share since you're not bright enough to decide on something? Check Super friendly staff? You betcha. Tables that can accomadate dates and large families? Yup. I'm so coming back here. I might even dress appropriately.

    (5)
  • Tom L.

    Good greek food but a little overpriced for the atmosphere. Reference Nicole's review below. It's dead on.

    (3)
  • David C.

    This is my and my wifes favorite restaurant. I have never had a bad meal and absolutely love their pita bread dipped in their tomato basil soup.

    (5)
  • Allison K.

    As others have noted, the decor and overall atmosphere is nothing special. Christos still deserves 5 stars. As someone who has been to almost every Greek restaurant in the Twin Cities area, I can say Christos is almost certainly my favorite, followed by Gardens of Salonica, which is a little more pleasing to the eye if that's what you're looking for. I chose Christos for my 21st birthday dinner with my family, following a tradition of having Greek fare (my favorite, if you haven't guessed) for my birthday. Christos never fails to disappoint. I had the vegetarian sampler with Dolmathes and Spanakopita. Both were the best I've ever had outside of Greece. (Side note: I love stuffed grape leaves more than almost anything in the world. If you haven't tried them yet, go! now!) I substituted tabouli for my side order, and it was well worth the extra couple dollars. Absolutely delicious. Props, Christos! Be back soon.

    (5)
  • Greg F.

    One. Of. My. Favorite. Restaurants. In. Minneapolis. Period. Now, living in the way far out south burbs makes me go here less, but as a result, I look forward to going here more. Overlook the outdated decor, the bathrooms shared with the former furniture store next door, the open kitchen.... and sit down and enjoy your meal! I've been coming to Christos for at least 20 years now. It has been consistently excellent over all those years. The food, the same hostess and Gus, the owner, all are things I look forward to when I come here. Of the appetizers, we either end up with the excellent saganaki, cheese flamed over ouzo and doused with lemon at your table, or the dip sampler, which is vampire-level garlicky. Yum yum yum. You will end up paying for extra pitas to make sure to savor every bite. Many reviewers have noted the spanakopita, which is my fave, which I make sure to have every time I am there (often times I will go with another person and we'll split the "Iliad" sampler of stuffed grape leaves, gyros meat, moussaka (a Greek lasagna-type dish), sausage, and, of course, that spanakopita with rice, potatoes, and pita). I am not sure if the spicing of their spanakopita is authentic or not. I was in Chicago at the Greek Islands, and their spanakopita was flavored in a much more savory way which I did not enjoy the way I enjoy Christo's spanakopita. There is not a soup on their menu I do not like. Forget the salad, order the avgolemono. Or the lentil soup. Or, if you're in a tomato mood, the tomato basil. You cannot go wrong with any of them. Also have had several samplers, chicken dishes, kotopoulo, shrimp, and the regular special of "kota sto phyllo" of chicken with cheese and leeks stuffed in phyllo dough. Dessert -- for years it was the same four, which I have eaten all of several times -- the baklava, the rice pudding, and two baked phyllo dishes, one with custard and one with apples and ricotta. They have now added two more - a chocolate mousse and an ice cream cake -- which I have not tried. Of the "original four" my favorite by far is the milopita, apples baked in phyllo dough. Expect to wait 15 minutes or so for it to come freshly baked out of the oven, and the portion is large enough to share. I've taken friends here and always left with raves about the selection of restaurants. So yes, I guess, I am a sucker for this place. Need I say, would I go back... duh.... YES! Gladly.

    (5)
  • Angela P.

    We were heading down to the MIA, and I looked up a few places to go on Yelp. This sounded awesome, so we trekked down Nicollet, having to drag the boy past quite a few good smelling places...that I look forward to going back to in the future...mmm. Anyway, we got to Christo's, and it wasn't very busy at all (weekday lunch - hooray winter break!). Such a gorgeous place! Everything was so nice. Our waiter was very helpful and nice (although he did tread the overfriendly line and kept calling my boyfriend "buddy", which was hilarious to me) and the food was delicious. I had some sort of flaky pastry stuffed full of all sorts of awesome cheese. Holy cow, I don't know how that counts as a meal because it was essentially melty cheese surrounded with pastry, but it was great, I highly recommend it. My dining partner had a falafel filled pita, which he seemed to enjoy. I tried a bit - it was very flavorful and tasty. We also both had a cup of soup - I had tomato basil with feta, and he had some sort of lemony soup. Both were really good! My only complaint was with the pita bread they served with our soup. Don't get me wrong, it was delicious and flaky and warm, but...really? One piece? C'mon...

    (4)
  • Nicole P.

    I've gone here several times before submitting this review. FOOD: AVERAGE Out of town guests who are not adventurous eaters will enjoy this place, Greek food is easy to like and Christos has an excellent Philo Wrapped Chicken plate. Suggested side Carrots and Dill. The Vegetarian sampler platter is a tasty treat, I usually get the Spanakopita and Filafel. The filafel is hard and way to crusty. The tabouli salad is quite good. The flaming cheese appetizer is a good "show off" for visitors as well. SERVICE: POOR. Usually a grumpy server takes our order. Nothing overtly rude but just seems like they wish we woudnt bother them with our order. ATMOSPHERE: OLD. 1st there is no parking, unless you count the dirt lot next to the building. The interior is old and out dated, i dont like restaurants when you can see where the prepare the food or fill beverages (unless it's a diner) There are lots of overgrown plants crowding the windows, they try to dress up the exposed vents with Christmas lights, the photos of Greece are from the 80's. The bathrooms are down a hallway used for storage and are way outdated. Why all the gripe? Because none of this corresponds with their prices. Average to good food, poor to dingy atmosphere but rather high prices for that area and that type of experience. If they renovate it may be a different story.

    (2)
  • Jim C.

    Went here for the first time about a week again and have already returned. The food is fantastic-we tried the gyros, falafel and tabouli salad--and the interior is bright and cheerful. However, what really cements Christos as a "5" is the great service. They make you feel genuinely appreciated and everyone is uniformly friendly and helpful from the moment you are greeted until the time you depart (thinking about the next time you can return). Will be back again soon!

    (5)
  • Nazgul W.

    I have been here just once, but I enjoyed my experience. I had the Greek Hash for lunch. The gyro meat was very succulent and juicy. The potatoes, onions and peppers in the dish really gave it a nice flavor. It was much more of a 'wet' dish than I expected, as it all was cooked up fresh and sat in a sauce of some kind. Either that or it was the dish's natural juices. Anyway, it was enjoyable and of generous proportion. The lunch came with soup, and I chose the egg-lemon one. It was unlike any soup I'd had before. It had a significant lemon taste and color. There was rice in it and I'm not sure what else. I can't say I would go out of my way to have it again, but it was interesting. The soup came with fresh pita, which was soft and delicious, but the texture was such that it was a little wimpy. I also had their lemonade, which they create in house using a combination of things, including Sprite. At first I flinched when I tasted it but it was quite good as well. Christos is solid; lunches are very affordable, and I look forward to exploring more of the menu at this classy restaurant!

    (4)
  • Jillian Lee B.

    This one is going to be a short review: I LOVE Christos. It's where I want to eat on my birthday. I have never have a bad meal or bad service. My only complaint would be that they don't put enough feta on the Tavas and I always have to order more, which isn't exactly cheap. Other than that, it's really super yummy!

    (4)
  • Risikat A.

    Tomato Basil Soup with Feta = yum! The always-fresh and warm pita bread is really good, too. I did try a salad there - can't remember what, but it was decent. The ambiance is great, too. it's like walking straight onto some mediterranean island.

    (3)
  • Marilyn P.

    Best Greek food I've had yet in the U.S. Everything I've ever ordered has been delicious. It quickly became my birthday restaurant. My husband and I would order out the Gyros at least once a month for movie night. I also recommend the moussaka. Will definitely revisit whenever we're in the Twin Cities.

    (5)
  • Franesco M.

    Fun place, great atmosphere and great food! Staff were superb.

    (5)
  • Tina W.

    Gotta love Greek food. It's one of my all-time favorites. The lemon-rice soup is more lemony here than at It's Greek to Me. The food is very good and it feels very much like you've walked into a greek taverna. It's so light and airy! White and blue everywhere, of course, but with that family home feel. Excellent!

    (4)
  • Lori W.

    My favorite location of all the Christos. Great service, Good Food! We even have had Christos Catered and service an d food is just as good as in the restaurant.

    (5)
  • Wendy o.

    I had planned my rehearsal dinner here for my 11/11 wedding. They were so sweet and great in accommodating our ever changing party. The food was AMAZING, and the service, impeccable. I would definitely recommend this hidden gem! Can't wait to come back to Minneapolis to eat there again!

    (5)
  • Joy H.

    I fell in love with Greece and Greek food while studying abroad during college. Upon returning, I found Christos to be the most authentic Greek restaurant in the Twin Cities, capturing the warmth of the culture and the spirit of the cuisine. I've frequented the Minneapolis and St. Paul locations for 20 years, and am now a regular at the Minnetonka location. I've probably had most items on the menu over the years, but currently stick to several veggie favorites. Starting with the starters, the dips are all wonderful, served with pita and heavy on the garlic, as they should be. They offer hummus ($5.95); melintzanosalata ($5.95) which is roasted eggplant pureed with olive oil, lemon and salt; skordalia ($5.65) sort of cold version of garlic mashed potatoes; and tzatziki ($5.95) the traditional yogurt cucumber dip. You can try them all in a dip sampler for $7.95. Christos Greek salad (small $5.45; large $8.45) is a crisp and fresh assortment of greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, capers and olives - you can hold the feta, if you like. For those who eat cheese, the tomato soup with feta is fantastic. Dip some pita and it's like a sophisticated grill cheese/tomato soup combo. If you eat seafood, Christos has the best calamari in town. Offered as an appetizer ($7.25) or an entrée ($12.35), they serve up sizable pieces of a calamari filet (not a ring or strip) lightly battered and fried. The octopodi appetizer of chilled marinated octopus pieces ($6.95) is crazy good. Falafel, the delicious croquettes of ground herbed garbanzo beans, are served either in a pita pocket with tabouli and tahini ($5.45) or as an entree ($10.75). Christos falafel is crisp on the outside and tender on the inside with a spicy kick. Their tabouli is crisp with tons of fresh parsley and garlic. Vegetarian entrees include dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves, $11.95), spanakopita (feta and spinach baked in phyllo pastry, $11.35), and vegetarian mousaka (onions, peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes baked between layers of eggplant and potato topped with béchamel, $11.35). You can choose two as a vegetarian sampler for $11.95. Entrees come with a cup of soup or house salad and choice of side: fried potatoes, oven roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, carrots with dill and broccoli. All entrees are available at lunch for reduced prices. The Minnetonka location has a wood-fired oven -- a holdover from when the location used to be Sidney's. They offer a number of pizzas or you can build your own, which we've done numerous times - Greek olives, capers, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, roasted red pepper and mushroom - no cheese. The ingredients are flavorful and the pizza crust is perfect. Owner, Gus Parpas, is everything a restaurateur should be - gracious, kind and welcoming and becomes a friend to frequent customers. Christos has three Twin Cities locations: 2632 Nicollet Avenue South in Minneapolis, 15600 Highway 7 in Minnetonka and in the Union Depot at 214 Fourth Street East in St. Paul. For more info: examiner.com/x-10371-Min…

    (5)
  • Mike C.

    The gyro lunch is phenomenal as well as the Aegean Dip, play on French dip, but with sliced lamb meat, try this with tzaziki sauce, delicious! The pitas are amazing, this coming from someone that generally doesn't enjoy pitas ever, fresh made, always warm and soft, never crusty as received at other restaurants. Soups are also home made and great with their pitas. Obviously gyro pizza is also amazing, dip in tzaziki sauce.

    (5)
  • Tori M.

    As I am eating my Christos leftovers as we speak, it is time to Yelp. We were having one of those nights where we couldn't agree on where to go; Boyfriend wants Chinese, I want Mexican... then he wants something more American, but I want Turkish... So we came to Yelp for help and Yelp presented us with Christos. So after giving it a drive-by (at first we were like, "That's it? Really... well...") but then we got brave and went on it. The staff was very friendly and it wasn't too busy, but we were there a bit earlier than usual dinnertime. We got a hummus appetizer which was enough for about 5 people. But the pita bread was super soft, warm, and flaky, so well worth it. For my meal, I got a vegetarian sampler, which is a good route for indecisive people like me. You can pick from 4 things so I got spanakopita and falafel, which came on a bed of rather glorious tabouli. Boyfriend got some sort of sampler too, with dolmathes, pastitsio, and spanakopita. It was all really tasty and well-made; the spanakopita in particular was fab. I would definitely come here again and be more adventurous. Their portions are also huge so you can count on enjoying it for breakfast (or lunch, I suppose) the next day. PS. Spanakopita tastes better the next day~

    (4)
  • Matt D.

    A solid and reliable place to have some Greek on Eat Street. At dinner they have great specials that often include an excellent Lamb dish. For those that prefer the typical Greek fair, their Gyro meat is better than average, and the Avagolemono (sp?) soup is the best that I have had. Reasonable prices, Greek wines and reliable service.

    (3)
  • Kristine A.

    This place is really neat. They have these great pictures on the wall from different parts of Greece. Their food is really delicious. They have a "lighter fare" option for those of us who want to leave room for dessert. The desserts are to die for so make sure you try some.

    (4)
  • Lacey P.

    Goood Greek food. Friendly staff and owners. Extensive selection. Good location. Yummmmmmm

    (5)
  • Julie C.

    Overly friendly staff (in a good way) and delicious food. Whether you come here for lunch or dinner you'll walk away stuffed to the brim and only wishing you could have eaten more! The tomato basil soup is the best of its kind and the chocolate mousse is to die for. They have daily specials in addition to their usuals. Make sure you get some saganaki (flaming cheese) for that extra Greek pizazz! There's actually a small lot next door for parking if you can't find any on the street, too.

    (5)
  • Beth F.

    If you like Greek food or might like Greek food or aren't sure but think you're keen to try Greek food, do it here. And a word of advice: save room for dessert and order the Galatopoureko. I seldom order dessert when I go out because dessert is dessert and I don't have much of a sweet tooth. I like sugar (who doesn't?) but I've never seen the point in eating something so high in calories if it's not going to wow me. But I had it on good authority that the Galatopoureko at Christo's was a real doozy of a dessert and that to pass on it would be unadvisable. And woooooooowwwwww! The rumors were true; it was unbelievable. Galatopoureko is smooth, nutmeg custard baked into a sweet, phyllo pastry with honey drizzled on top. It's big enough to share with a friend or two (I shared with my fiance and Chris A.) but it might be hard to pass the plate away from you. And listen up guys; the next time we come here I'm gettin' my own! Highlights as I observed them: --Food was very, very good (the fiance and I split the Iliad entree sampler for two). --Service was excellent (genuinely nice rather than plain old Minnesota nice). --Good wine selection (including a number of Greek wines). --Wine prices were more reasonable in comparison to most restaurants (most restaurants triple--at least--the price for a bottle of wine. You could pay $10 at ye olde wine mart for what you just spent $30 or $40 on at dinner last night). --Decor was the opposite of swanky but very cozy in a comfortable kind of way. --Jeans ok. My only complaint was the parking lot. It's not paved (WTF?) and was very muddy, thanks to all the recent April showers we've had.

    (4)
  • Theresa L.

    Walking down "Eat Street" and looking for something non-asian for dinner, I stumbled onto this place. It seemed like it won quite a few accolades and the menu fell within my price range. I ordered the combination platter consisting of gyros and souvlaki (pork tenderloin), a falafel sandwich, and a vegetarian mousaka. The bill came out to be about $30...not too shabby. The chicken gyros were thick and juicy (though you just got one skewer), the mousaka was quite delicious (considering I don't like eggplant) - it reminded me of pasta because it was fairly thick with the tomato sauce. And the falafels? Well, they were falafels....you really can't eff up falafels and call yourself a greek restaurant and there's no other way to really make falafels, right? Even though the guy who took my order was new, he was very professional, very polite, and I only needed to wait 8 minutes for my food (I timed it...I'm just kidding...I didn't...I actually fell asleep in my car for 5 minutes and then came back and the food was already there....DANG! How sweet is that??!!) Anyhow, great service, good food...that's all folks.

    (4)
  • Liz E.

    I love everything about Christo's. I've been eating there for years and have never been disappointed. Some of my favorite things there: PITAS. Fresh, hot, soft, and extremely addictive. Avgolemono soup Spanikopita Tzatziki sauce SKORDALIA (so wonderfully garlicky) Calimari Octopadi The servers are friendly and helpful. Try some retsina (Greek wine); if you're not sure what to try, ask for a recommendation. The Iliad platter is a fun thing to get if you're going to go splitsies. You get a little sampling of a bunch of different things. It's a good value, too.

    (5)
  • Josh T.

    Christos has been a Minneapolis treasure for a number of years. If you like old school Greek food, and want to eat it in the Twin Cities, this should be your #1 destination. I agree with previous reviewers that the service is amazing, the food authentic and tasty, and the wine list extensive with a few rare Mediterranean labels. I'm withholding one star because I'm a little worried about Christo's just now. They've expanded again (into Minnetonka), and I worry that the other locations are on auto-pilot. My entree last weekend at the Nicollet location was a little tepid, and the front-desk staff seemed new and a little overwhelmed when the dinner rush kicked in. It's nothing that should stop you from going, but it's something to keep an eye on.

    (4)
  • Emily S.

    Delicious! My fiance and I stopped by as an adventure to explore restaurants in our neighborhood. We were not disappointed! We loved it. Everything was delicious, the service was great, and the food was fantastic. Will definitely be going back!

    (5)
  • Dolly V.

    Awesome! I'm so glad I finally tried this place after 3ish years of passing it by. Christos is like a pleasant juxtaposition among the numerous Asian restaurants on Eat Street. I wanted to try so many things on their menu. Luckily, they had a hot sampler appetizer so I was able to try a number of things. Their gyro was good but I really loved their Koupepia (Grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, lamb, rice and herbs)...which is good because that's what I ordered for my entree. Also for the appetizer, I got the Saganaki (Melted kasseri cheese flamed table side with brandy, doused with lemon juice). I always get that at Greek restaurants because the presentation of flaming cheese is always fun and you yell "OPA!" when the servers light the cheese. Everything I had at Christos was wonderful - the appetizers, the soup, the entree - so, so good! So was the service. Good stuff, I'll definitely be coming back for more. Also, I don't know what it was but, my boyfriend and I went during lunch on Wednesday and we were the only customers who were under the age of 65. I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone. Maybe they had a senior citizen lunch special there or something.

    (4)
  • Bruce R.

    Ate there after for a wedding reception possibly by another reviewer here and had a great experience. Greek food frequented by Greek people . . . nuff said. 1 Star for YUMMY food 1 Star for COOL location 1 Star for GREAT staff 1 Star for NICE general vibe 1 Star bonus!

    (5)
  • Gregory D.

    Seemingly authentic Greek food. I'm not Greek, so I can't say for sure. But it doesn't seem like an American version of a Greek restaurant. Most importantly, the food was delicious and reasonably priced. Hummus was great. Sampler plates are a great way to try unfamiliar dishes for the first time. You get lots of food, so don't load up too much on their tasty appetizers. I recommend to try the Spanakopita sometime.

    (5)
  • Annie N.

    Stopped by with my son after looking for places nearby where I had an appointment. Nice and busy at lunchtime; guy next to me was greeted like an old friend so there's obviously a contingent of regulars. Very Greek Isles-looking inside; blue and white with framed photo posters that made you wish you were in Greece instead of in Minneapolis. Son got a gyro; I got the salmon in phyllo. Prices were very reasonable considering they both came with either salad (him) or soup (me; cauliflower). He said his gyro was good. It looked like it had plenty of tzatziki, which is a major source of annoyance to me when it's skimped on. My salmon was delicious: two spanakopita-looking triangles with the salmon and a creamy lemon dill sauce inside, plus asparagus and a salad. We got out for 21 bucks including tip. Both people we dealt with (greeter and waitress) were super friendly; service was efficient. I will be going back, and once I've had a chance to try some more of their menu selections I'll probably upgrade my review!

    (4)
  • Michelle H.

    Food was so good! Went there for a business lunch, wouldn't mind taking the boyfriend there.

    (5)
  • Marcel H.

    Greek Heaven!

    (4)
  • Josh E.

    Nothing I tried, last night, at my first trip to Christos was any where near what I would call offensive, but nothing slapped me in the face with "yum" either. The prices were reasonable and the menu was pretty large, so I imagine it would be worth checking out some more. I went for, what is typically my initial measuring stick, falafel, and it was pedestrian. The bed of tabouli that the little croquettes were resting on was bland, but fresh enough. I'll give it another shot. By the way, the staff was very friendly.

    (3)
  • N. S.

    I visited Christos with my fiance and we were both very impressed with the food and friendly service. Decor is a wee sparse, but you won't care anymore once your amazing meal arrives. For a real treat, try the Galatopoureko for dessert. Phyllo dough is wrapped around the prefect amount of nutmeg custard and baked fresh. An amazing treat for what I think is a good price at $2.75. Oh, and since it's on Eat Street, parking is free on the street.

    (5)
  • Chris P.

    Terrible service, overall a huge disappointment. You are WASTING your time going there. They feel their food is something it's not based on my conversation with the manager. She is a burley middle aged woman who chain smokes, and above anything could care less about your business! AmaZes me how the place is still open.

    (1)
  • Meghan B.

    Love the hot pita bread and tomato soup with feta cheese. Yum!

    (4)
  • Katina M.

    The nicest employees you'll ever meet. Great lunch specials, great entrees, good vegetarian options, lots o' red meat and chicken dishes (try the kota zakinthos), phenomenal desserts (especially the galatopoureko which you can't find at every Greek place). I would go just for the fresh baked pita bread. I really get my money's worth at Christos because I eat my weight in bread. Swear off South Beach or Atkins for the day and go and do the same.

    (5)
  • Ivan L.

    We really wanted to like this place. Really. Having just returned from Greece for two weeks, Sherri and I and a friend of ours shared pictures from our separate vacations and full of excitement, headed out for a reunion with the food we fell in love with. We had heard good things about Christos so we decided to try it out. Sad to say that we left really not happy... The food was not at all what we expected. Sure, it's not fair to compare their food with food we actually ate in Greece, but even accounting for possible geographical differences, it just wasn't that good. We started off with a Greek salad, the rice soup, and the eggplant puree. The Greek salad had lettuce (I know, I can't believe I'm complaining about salad having lettuce) which I thought was impossible, and was drenched with some kind of dressing. Our friend returned the rice soup because there was way too much lemon, making it almost sour. (In all fairness, none of us had ever sampled rice soup in Greece, so for all we know, it should've been that sour, but we still had to send it back to the kitchen for something more palatable.) The eggplant puree was also way too heavy on the lemon juice, which totally overpowered the subtle eggplant flavors. At least the bread that came out with it was good. The mains were unfortunately similarly disappointing. The moussaka we remembered had a nice balance of oven-cooked eggplant, potatoes, cheese, and meat. The one we got was half ground beef and the skin on the eggplant was less than perfectly soft. We left the rice pilaf untouched. I got the pork souvlaki. Pita bread doesn't taste the same as the flat bread you get on the streets. Again, way too heavy on the lettuce. The meat was cooked, but didn't tasted grilled. Sherri had the special which was chicken breast and fillings wrapped in phyllo dough. It came out with an actual slightly burnt smell. She was a very sad panda. A note on service: people have mentioned their dissatisfaction with it. I hate to disparage people serving me since I always think that as long as food gets on the table and they aren't poisoning me, there isn't any law that requires them to entertain or flatter me and I should be fine. Still, let's just say I gave less than the standard 15% when we left... The pictures on the walls were nice, but even though we were primed to like Christos, the magic just didn't happen for us. After exploring the other Greek options in the Twin Cities, we might return to try it again some day, but I'm guessing we'll be putting this place on hiatus for a while.

    (2)
  • Cara F.

    For the past 2 weeks I have been craving falafel and wanting to visit the infamous Eat Street. I had hoped I was killing two birds with one stone in Christos. The food was fine, atmosphere was cute, service was wonderful, but nothing I ate blew me away. I felt that it was overpriced for the quantity and quality of food. I'm sure if I was a meat eater I may have had a different experience.

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  • Alexis S.

    Love the Spanakopita and Gyros. Pair it with their delicious lemonade and some Baklava for dessert and you've got a delightful Christos meal. The decor is also lovely. I have come here for various special occasions and the experience has kept me as a repeat customer. Opa. Now if only they would start the plate-breaking tradition. Parking is a bit of a pain though. They have a tiny lot so you'll probably have to find street parking.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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Greek Cuisine

Greek food is a fine melody of the finest pressed olive oil, fresh fermented bread, colorful vegetables, juicy meat, sea food all cooked in spices and fresh rosemary. The people from Greek were great scholars who aimed to excel in everything they do. The results are quite visible in their food as they are the inventors of olive oil which is beneficial to health. Greeks also made different type of wines from the best quality of grapes fermented in controlled environment.

Today, you can find hundreds of restaurants offering authentic Greek food or popularly termed as Mediterranean cuisine in New York city alone. People wait in line to taste the exotic Greek dishes like saganaki, taramasalata, souvlaki, loukoumades, spanakopita, moussaka, and many more. One thing which most people like about these authentic Greek dishes is abundant use of lemon juice, olive oil, fresh rosemary and sea salt. A smart mix of few ingredients can virtually take you on the pebble streets of beautiful city of Greece.

For those who don't have time to enjoy fine dining should try tasting the famous souvlaki with pita which is type of meat dish, also a trademark Greek fast food. For those who are vegetarian, or vegan can try different versions of Greek Salad. So, if you wish to enjoy a hearty yet healthy meal that tastes divine then try dining at the best Greek restaurant in your city. Greek cuisine not only tastes good but also help maintain your body in a natural way through healthy diet.

Christos Greek Restaurant

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