Matsos Family Restaurant & Pizza
154 W Liberty St, Wooster, OH, 44691
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Address :
154 W Liberty St
Wooster, OH, 44691 - Phone (330) 264-8800
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Pizza
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Warren A.
I wish I had read the reviews before entering. As a Greek American who has lived in Greece and has been raised on Greek food, I was very disappointed. I don't think I have been served worse Greek food ever! While the salad was ok, my entre was horrible. The lamb was drowned in grease as well as the potatoes. The lamb tasted as tho it had been heated up. One of the worst meals I have had in a month, and I have been making microwave meals in my hotel room most of the month! Service was lousy too. Too bad, I like to support local Greek restaurants; but not this one! Heed the warnings and stay away, unfortunately.
(1)Christopher G.
Was in Wooster this past Sunday on business. Ive been there dozens of times and found myself downtown at around 11:30a. I spotted this restaurant, and decided to give it a try. I went in, and saw it was a small space...only about 15 tables/booths. Out of them, only 2 were occupied. A cranky older women came up and said "May I help you?" I informed her I would like to get some lunch and she retorted "Im not sure we are going to have any room." I laughed at first, thinking she was being sarcastic since the place was empty, but she was not joking...she said "Wait a second." She then walked into the kitchen area where she started talking to an old guy (owner/cook?). I couldn't hear what they were saying, but as they talked, she pointed at me over her shoulder, and the old guy looked directly at me. After another few seconds, the old guy shook his head (in a "no" indication) and the women nodded, returned to me and said "Sorry, we are just not going to have the room to serve you." I said "What do you mean, there are a t least a dozen tables open?" She said the lunch crowd was about to come in from Church, and that they would be full. I said "Oh, you take reservations?" she said "No, its just that our regulars usually fill us up". I said "Seriously....this is the way you run your business??" she said "Yes, thats the way the owner runs things." I left...never to return. Strange...I could have probably been done in a half hour, and making somebody wait for an available table is not the end of the world...happens all the time, but to turn away business because they don't recognize you as a regular is wrong, in fact, probably illegal. This isnt a public restaurant, its a private dinner club, of which, should be advertised and treated as one.
(1)Jeff H.
This restaurant has been around a very long time. I do like there food, its not gourmet or even fine dining. Its mediocre Greek food. I have gone there recently and it did seem the wait staff was old and tired. This restaurant needs to be rejuvenated. If you go there keep your expectations in check and enjoy some Greek food.
(2)Abby A.
We ordered side salads and spaghetti pizza. The pizza was great, although my date wished the pizza were baked a little longer. The garlic bread is a great bonus, too. The Matso's dressing is fantastic, as well.
(4)Russell W.
Amazing Pizza, but the crankiest waitresses I have ever seen. Took a while for a table, but it was understandable since it was a busy night. The waitresses were all flustered and there was a huge pile up at the front door. We ordered and after watching the food sit under the heat lamp for ten minutes, they finally brought the pizza over. We ordered Pepperoni and sausage, however it was covered in mushrooms. The waitress noticed there was something wrong so she didn't come back until she dropped off the check. 3 stars because even though the pizza was wrong it was delicious.
(3)Jean W.
Awful. Everything everybody said about the service is true. We were grunted at when we entered and sat with no service for so long that we left and went next door to the Public House (highly recommended).
(1)Kevin D.
Matsos's food are always on the greasy side, and I've heard too many stories about their unhygienic practices in the back kitchen. With that said, I've never had a bad meal here, (not saying it's ever been great). Their pizzas are worth a try. While the owner is very friendly, it doesn't make up for the inattentive and poorly trained staff. Too often did they forget to bring us things we asked for or check up on us altogether. If you're looking for cheap, greasy food, then this place would be a viable option; however, I recommend just going to Spoon or Local Roots instead.
(2)sarah b.
matsos is one of the few restaurants that i would recommend in wooster, and the best greek restaurant i have ever visited. it's homey, comfy, and very affordable. i recommend trying the spanikopita or customizing a pizza with feta cheese, and don't forget the baklava. the decor is eclectic with photos and art from the ohio light opera. ask spiro nicely, and maybe he'll show you my pic. ;)
(5)Hunter B.
Decent food, but steep prices for things you could find elsewhere cheaper. Spiro is a great guy and very knowledgeable about the Light Opera and history around Wooster. He needs to get more help around the restaurant or it will suffer. I always used to like going here regularly on family outings, however, it's always so packed and not worth it anymore, being that not all can be waited on at once, and oftentimes there is a line close to or out of the door.
(3)Elizabeth D.
After reading all of the mediocre reviews, I still decided to go ahead and give this restaurant a chance. I should have heeded those reviews and gone to Broken Rocks. Service was god awful slow, and the food wasn't worth the wait. The vegetable lasagna was thin, and included no recognizable vegetables - just some sort of limp green something or other between the layers. The red sauce was bland. The only saving grace was the generous topping of melted cheese. My companion's spanikopita had a nice crispy phyllo top layer, but it was surrounded with some sort of buttery cheesy goo. I tried it and it had a strong flavor of dill - dill in spanikopita? That was unexpected. The garlic bread was unremarkable. The salads were yummy, but they were a little too heavy-handed with the dressing. But the service - dear god in heaven, how many bad reviews can you get about your service and not do something about it? I'm guessing they're all family members, but you could still hire a couple of outsiders to fill in on busy evenings! Slow, slow, slow at every stage - from taking drink orders, to bringing the drinks, to bringing the silverware (after our salads came), to bringing the entree, to bringing the bill. Not once asking how everything was, or if we needed anything else. We decided to forgo dessert just because the service was so freaking slow. I appreciate that Matsos has been a main-stay in Wooster for decades. I appreciate the work that Spiro and his family have done for the Ohio Light Opera. But, please, please, please stop running your family members ragged and hire some more wait staff - I'm sure there's plenty of College of Wooster students that could use the work!
(2)Lucky V.
I've been to this restaurant when I was a kid. I'll be in town and I will definitely order the "Al VanWie Special"... that's my Grandpa! So excited there is a dish named after him! I'll be in town in a couple of weeks, Mr. Matso!
(4)Matt W.
Another place tied deeply into my nostalgia - even before I went to college in Wooster, Matsos was a regular stop when my family took me to OLO performances. Covered in photographs and stained glass artwork that celebrates the history of the Light Opera company, many of their dishes are named for the former OLO director, Doc Stuart, or other past members of the company. The food ranges from the delicious and entertaining (if you don't mind a massive carb-bomb, DO try the spaghetti pizza), solid (I'm a fan of the moussaka, egg lemon soup, and Symposion), to uninspiring (several of the salads and grinder sandwiches are nothing at all to write home about). Is there better Greek food? Absolutely, but not convenient to Wooster. The warm personality of Spiro is felt throughout the restaurant, but the service often suffers when they get busy. If you're a light opera fan or interested in Wooster's history, it's worth checking out for that alone. If you're looking for a high quality Greek diner, there are better choices. Just realize what you're walking into and adjust your expectations accordingly.
(4)Kyle M.
The synopsis is that you should not go here, my story is below: Quality of service, food and atmosphere is very low. There is nothing authentic about any of the food here and the interior could use a major overhaul (and about 3 less in-wall air conditioners...) The food ingredients were very low in quality, my Greek salad was made of browning iceberg lettuce and our pizza had canned spinach that was much past its prime. The complimentary garlic bread came in an old Tupperware bottom lined with paper towel and the bread itself lacked garlic. We were told that the baklava was very good, this is absolutely false and it was possibly the worst I've ever had. We went for lunch, on a non-busy day. Might have just been a bad day for them, or lunch time just isn't their specialty...
(1)Maria B.
Great salad dressing, poor-quality food. The dinners come pre-frozen, and prepare to wait at least two hours for that frozen dish to come out of the oven! The atmosphere seems old and somewhat unclean. What really gets me is that a greek family restaurant serves ranch dressing on their gyros instead of Tzatziki sauce. Seems a bit sacrilegious to me.
(1)Bill L.
Terrible service and bad food.the sausage tastes like meat licorice. The only redeeming thing is the garlic bread. I suggest avoiding this restaurant.
(1)Amy D.
First off, let me say that I really wanted to like this place. It has small town, family-owned feel that is quite charming but unfortunately it didn't quite live up to what I had hoped. Just coming in the place, it wasn't that crowded and there were two waitresses at work. Both looked at us but didn't say a word so we awkwardly stood for a moment until we approached one and asked if we should seat ourselves. She seemed put off and surprised that we would ask such a question but pointed us to a table. The waitress was incredibly quiet and didn't seem to catch the clues that are typical conduct of waitresses at a restaurant. We ordered spanakopita and dolmades since we were at a Greek restaurant but had a similar response as a previous reviewer when our waitress didn't know dolmades. The dolmades is served with a "red wine" sauce or an egg-lemon sauce. When asked about the red wine sauce and if it was a tomato based sauce we were told no but it came out that way. Hot bread was good. Salad looked a little sad and had too much ranch when it was supposed to have their Greek dressing. The food came out fairly quickly. Both items tasted alright but I wish I had ordered the pizza. At this point it was pretty much decided that some take-out of their pizza is the best option. We got our bill and had to wait a bit because the owner is the only one that can ring people up. In our wait, more diners came in and the same thing happened where the waitress looked at them and they had to ask her to be seated. The owner came up front and was the only saving grace of the whole experience. He was very interested in our experience and when we asked about the dolmades with the red sauce he told us he offers it that way too because it's how he ate it as a kid. He told us that he could prepare it however we preferred the next time and told us to ask for him next time and he would steer us in the right direction. He was very appreciative that we came out and honestly I would give the place another chance on his actions alone. I hope that the waitress situation improves although based on previous responses, it's been an issue for a long time.
(2)Steve K.
It's a good thing that a small town like Wooster can claim a Greek restaurant with a long track record. Every town needs a taste of Greek cuisine. We had never been to Matsos' until recently, mostly because we've been spoiled with really good Greek home cookin'. But sometimes you take a chance because, hey...ya never know. The good news: The owner is the throwback, chatty type who makes you feel at home.. The Greek side salads are the best we've had in restaurants, paired up with the fabulous homemade dressing. Honestly, I could have stopped after I was done with the salad and the warm, buttery bread. Maybe we should have. The entrees arrived next, and in terms of what was good, the stuffed grape leaves with the egg lemon sauce were quite tasty and well-seasoned. But they were also sloppily assembled, and very little emphasis was placed on presentation. Oops, I jumped the gun on the bad news. The bad news: A chicken souvlaki platter which bore more of a resemblance to a chicken stir fry on top of a pita bread. The term souvlaki is a culinary contract specifically referring to meat on a stick, usually charred over a coal or gas grill. It is, without a doubt, *not* a chicken stir fry. But, in fairness, it was the most colorful and visually pleasing out of the four entrees ordered. The stuffed grape leaves dish was shared among the four of us, and it should've been a red flag when the waitress didn't know what the "dolmades" were (aka, stuffed grape leaves), even though it's listed on the menu. Entree #2 was the roast leg of lamb, consisting of 3-4 strangely thin and gray slices of gristly lamb surrounded by oily but tasty Greek roasted potatoes. No sprig of parsley, no sprinkle of paprika to break the gray/beige monotony of the plate. Entrée #3 was a not very fresh but a well-overdone baked chicken platter with some sort of oddly flavored chunky, pasty cacciatore sauce. This was not a hit, as the chicken was cooked beyond recognition, and clearly reheated in a microwave before table presentation. The final entrée was the pastitsio, also known as "Greek lasagne". While the pasta part of the dish was acceptable though bland and without much character, it was surrounded by a moat of the oddest, pastiest excuse for tomato sauce (?) I have ever had at any restaurant. Red mortar? I can't even describe what it was flavored with. Even funnier yet, a second waitress came by to deliver this masterpiece to me, with the earnest presentation of, "Who ordered this...whatever it is...lasagne looking thing?" Sadly, that would be me. After working our way through our meals, we never saw a waitress again. I finally tracked down a third waitress to get our check so we could mercifully leave. She came back with a diner stub listing our meals, with no prices. I get up and stand at the front register for no less than 10 minutes, and I finally had to go track the third waitress down and ask her if we could do the honor of paying. As she ambles up to the cash register, she looks at the table she was just waiting on, and shares with me "yeah...you'll get your extra sauce..." as she rolls her eyes. After running my credit card, she looks at me and asks, "How much of a tip should I add?" I don't think the owner(s) have any interest in online feedback sites...if they did, Matsos would be a *P*rime candidate for Restaurant Impossible on the Food Network. After all that, I would still consider going back one more time to give the pizza a try, which we've heard good things about, as long as you know we're talking about Midwest-style pizza here. And also the salad & bread. But if a taste of Greece is what a customer in Wooster is hankering for, I recommend buying a good Greek cookbook and trying their luck at home. You couldn't do any worse.
(1)Janis W.
Dropped my son off at the College of Wooster for summer camp, and needed a quick bite to eat before beginning the drive home. My daughter and I stopped here for an early dinner - walked in about 4:30 and the place was empty (understandably). We stood around for a few minutes in the empty room not knowing what to do before someone slowly came out of the kitchen to seat us. Eventually someone else came out to take our order, and not knowing what size pizza to get we ordered a medium to split. First thing out of the waitress' mouth was "you know you'll have leftovers right?" but we decided to not change our order. Our drinks eventually came out, and we waited for the garlic bread that I had seen mentioned in other reviews. After sitting about 10 minutes someone finally came to our table with the two pieces of garlic bread, which probably would have been okay had it even been warm. Seriously - we are the ONLY people in the whole place and we get cold garlic bread? One bite and I had to put it down - had it been warm it might have been good, but not sure. Pizza finally came out and at least it was piping hot and steaming. The pizza was topped with some really good and spicy pepperoni, LOTS of cheese, and almost too much sauce. It was so hot that at first I had to cut it with a knife and fork to eat it otherwise the fingers would have been burning, and as you cut it there was so much sauce that I couldn't even find the bottom crust! Personally I would rather not have a pizza swimming in sauce, so that was a negative for me. They also crosscut their pizzas into squares, not the traditional pie wedge shapes which I find sometimes harder to eat (especially if you are eating with your fingers). By the time the pizza arrived we had pretty much drained our drinks so we asked for refills right away and our waitress looked annoyed at that, but eventually someone else came out with the refills. We took about 1/2 the pizza home with us - a small would have been a better size to split for two people if you don't want a ton of leftovers. Other than being too saucy, I did like the pizza but was really put off by the indifference of the wait staff. I'd probably try somewhere else in town before coming back here again.
(2)Jenny T.
I was completely wowed by the food and service the first time I visited 2 years ago, but unfortunately I was so disappointed by my last visit. The restaurant was horribly understaffed for the abilities of their servers. The atmosphere was a quiet and relaxed Sunday evening, but not for the servers. A table for 6 was dirty almost our entire meal, until a large party came in and needed the table. My friend counted 3 separate parties walking out the door because no one greeted them after some time, but the restaurant couldn't handle more tables anyways. Our server didn't refill our drinks for a while until we finally just flagged her down. Later, I think she just forgot about us and another server ended up bringing our check. 40 minutes after ordering, our pizza comes out and the server tells me they are out of moussaka. If my server didn't know they ran out of a dish, then the kitchen should have checked that when the rest of the food was being made. The garlic bread that other people were munching on came out with the pizza. And get this - the owner asked a little girl sitting with her family to deliver two dishes of garlic bread to two separate tables, including ours. That is unbelievable! While the service was terrible, the food was better than average. The garlic bread and Greek house dressing are good, and the pastitso had a touch of hominess (home-y-ness? That looks so weird.) You can take your chances with service here, but if you're only passing through town, I suggest skipping Matso's.
(2)Naman J.
Although I have not visited this place in quite some time (around 1.5 years), I have liked the pizza here. Food does take some time to come but the pizza was quite filling.
(4)Caresse s.
If you are looking for a serious dish to split try the SYMPOSIUM!!! Its a massive dish of meatballs, Italian sausage, eggplant parm and mushrooms in their own marinara sauce - baked sizzling hot with cheese to top it off. Very generously sized!!! Its a potluck of Italian baked goodness:) Their greek salad is great - love that Matsos' dressing. So good, like to have it on hand at home for salads too... Free garlic bread is always a plus - especially when you arrive and are hungry. They keep it coming!! The pizza is good too. Not a fan of the gyro's, sandwiches etc. Stick with pizza or baked dishes like lasagna!! At the end of your meal you get a sample of spumoni ice cream on the house. If you like opera, you must check this place out... Its all they play and the walls are plastered with pictures of the ohio light opera... Old school interior, dark. The waitresses are not always the most attentive... But the good out weighs any drawbacks here!!! The owner Spiro is very helpful and helps pitch in wherever needed.
(4)Sammy T.
I went to Matsos after watching Camelot at the OLO. It seems to be one of those places that thrives on being legendary, simply because of its refusal to shutter its doors and the culture of creating local believers who will defend it til their last breath. When my guy said we were going for Greek food I was excited, and really I should have checked myself because we were in Wooster, Oh. The restaurant has a very worn feeling like it was furnished in the 1950's and never updated....even the carpet looked original. We had 2 waitresses??? Even though we were a group of 4. The waitresses were wearing old maroon smocks which I found to be a bit cheesy and dated, but they were attentive, God bless 'em! I ordered the souvlaki and was disappointed, maybe I should have ordered the dolathamedes or grape leaves. My plate came out and it was a tough pita covered in iceberg lettuce with some beef and mushrooms on top. I don't even remember mushrooms being mentioned in the menu for that item. The beef was plain and a lil tough....not too exciting. And for some reason it was hella greasy. Who wants to eat an unintentionally wilted salad. And iceberg lettuce??? No nutritional value whatsoever. The other people in my party seemed to know how to order as the cheese pie and moussaka looked delicious. The meal was ended with a table spoon of Neapolitan ice cream that was mostly melted. Why bother? I'm used to Greek places being super awesome like the Pantheon on Halstead in Chicago. Or just great diners in Northwest Indiana.
(2)James S.
We went to Matsos with high expectations. It has a reputation as a popular neighborhood restaurant in Wooster, and my family loves their brand of salad dressings. We were doomed to disappointment. The service was absolutely awful! There were three servers on the floor, none of which seemed to know their jobs. While we were seated quickly by the owner, a charming older gentleman, his staff proceeded to ignore our table despite our attempts to get their attention. We eventually managed to give our orders. The server was both slow and forgetful, mixing up our drink orders more than once. The wait for our food was long but forgivable. Entrees at Matsos come with sides of salad and garlic bread, both adequate. Our table ordered two gyros and one plate of souvlaki. Both dishes had well-seasoned beef or lamb, but suffered from an overuse of tasteless iceberg lettuce and cardboard-tough tomatoes. Portions were ample, however. The staff did make some effort to improve our experience. The owner stopped by with a free plate of garlic bread, and our server made the especially nice gesture of a complimentary half-scoop of ice cream for each of us. I would much rather have foregone the ice cream in favor of faster and more competent service, but the thought was there. I would recommend Matsos for takeout, but I suggest that you stay away and not eat in unless you're willing to endure the long waits and generally poor service.
(2)Joey R.
I was visiting family with a friend and they introduced us to this place. My friend and I offered to pick up the pizzas (2). You can seriously work-out your biceps with the weight of these suckers. The whole car ride home was torture as the pizza smelled sooooo good. Well we were not disappointed. Tons of toppings and lots of cheese. The crust might actually be the best part as it tasted like none I have ever had. Slightly sweet, but crunchy, crispy and thick. They also cut the round pizza into squares so its great for families to share. The walls are littered with photos of musicals/productions and various stars. Great establishment with a real homey feel, a Wooster institution!
(4)Aaron B.
I just bought their salad dressing & marinade with olive oil in a grocery store in Chicago. This stuff has way to strong of a vinegar taste. The herbs aren't even strong in it and are over powered by the acidity. Wish I could take it back. waste of $6 bucks.
(1)Brian K.
If you find yourself in Wooster, Ohio or even near it, and have a hankering for some authentic Greek Food, or Pizza, you've come to the right place. @Other Reviewers - Some of you have said, "well it doesn't compare to the best of New York or Chicago" well, perhaps it doesn't, but out here in the Mid-West, this is the best and most authentic Greek food you can get in North East Ohio. (I'd love one of the other reviewers to post a better place within 75 miles... good luck with that!) 1. Be Prepared to have a beautiful, downtown location littered with memorabilia from Wooster's performing arts, booths made of flat wood (don't look for pads) and an ambiance that's charming. 2. Great portion sizes, very tasty food. I personally am the biggest fan of their Pizza. The pizza sauce is delightful and home-made, as is everything on the menu I've ordered. 3. Yes, there's no free refills of soda. However, if that's really the thing holding you back from loving a place's food and atmosphere, NEVER go anywhere outside the USA. You'll hate food in France, England, and even Quebec because they all charge per glass. My wife and I used to live in Wooster, and this was one of our 5 staple restaurants in the area that was a certified great date place. I've been back recently for my Anniversary, and ordered the food, it's still amazing, still a great place - no bull. Put this on your must do's in Wooster.
(5)Shaun B.
I hate to drop the rating, but I went back and realized what the other yelpers were talking about. My wife and I arrived at about 5:30 on a Friday. It was NOT busy because we beat the weekend crowd. We were seated right away, but we waited...and waited...and waited for the waitress to show up to ask us what we wanted to drink. I almost suggested that we find another place to eat. This time I ordered the Gyro that came with a cucumber dressing. Again, lots of Iceberg was served with the meal. Arugula would make such a difference in the flavor of their sandwiches and salads. It could use the peppery enhancement. I wanted to warn you about the cucumber dressing served with the Gyro. IT IS AWFUL. Everything was fine, but this dressing was horrible. I could easily taste all of the preservatives in it. It is not made fresh and was extremely processed. What a shame. Luckily I didn't smother my Gyro in this stuff. After we finished eating we waited...and waited...and waited for our ticket. It seemed like they needed more hands. The waiters were also cooking in the kitchen; they were just spread too thin. All-in-all it seems that the service is hit or miss.
(2)Big B.
Nostalgia, kitsch, old-world charm, etc. The food requires a discerning eye, and a lowered expectation. If you think you're getting world class greek, remember -- you're in a small town in Northern Ohio. Some of the items are good, some less than authentic. Unfortunately, when you spice things the way they should be in Northern Ohio, some biddy complains "this is too spicy!" "This cheese is too pungent!" Yes, too much flavor is a sin in these parts, and you have to scale back your expectations to a place where the idea of rice as a side dish was viewed as a novelty just 20 years ago ...
(4)Sy R.
Being a student at Wooster means that you'll probably visit Matsos at least a few times. I went there my fair share, but I was always with a group, and generally got pizza (which was fine). After 2 years of no Matsos, I came back to Wooster and to Matsos and finally ordered some Greek food. I know Cyrus N. is going to write a scathing review soon, so I'll let him have the glory, but.... If you're reading this, Mr. Matsos, please replace your gyros' mozzarella with feta, and don't use "cucumber ranch dressing" when I'm sure you could make tzatziki or even *buy* it! And while we're at it... you might consider making tomato sauce a side to your dolmathakia, so people can eat them alone if they like. I think will I stick with pizza in the future. :(
(2)Adam B.
For whatever reason, my beloved and I tend to try something on the menu of various restaurants we visit and then obsessively devour the same delicious thing again and again whenever we go there. Periodically, we step out into newness, but it's usually the same dish again, and again, and again. Normally, that sounds boring. However, when it comes to Matso's grinders, I'll gladly chow down on their seafood grinder anytime we feel up to it. Admittedly, the seafood is pretty much that "fake" stuff that's all fish that one can buy anywhere, and it's loaded down with mayonnaise and 100 other things that purposefully exist only to kill you, but I can't stop eating it. 110% devoted to the Ohio Light Opera, this place has the headshot and photos of every performance of the OLN for years upon years upon years. Staffed predominantly by quasi-friendly older ladies, which renders service just "okay". Spiro is the dude, however, always checking into see how you're digging things and offering up some free ice cream at times. We'll keep going back.
(4)Hayley W.
Clearing the cobwebs... What was that awesome pizza they had?... Oh yeah, eff, it was spaghetti pizza! Yes, dough, marinara, a pound of spaghetti and cheese. Such a carbo load that a person requires a nap after a couple slices. I wish I had a photo; it is an amazing thing. Someone take a photo!
(3)Christopher M.
Alright, Matsos would typically be a 2-3 star place for me, but I'm giving them 3.5 and rounding up to four. Here's why: The good: Spiro Matsos *still* works there and is totally old-school greek. I love that guy. The food goes form average greek fare to pretty good. The atmosphere. It's like a time capsule for the OLO. Spiro used to have a bit part in 1-2 performanced a year, and has signed pictures of cast members going all the way back. I think I've seen one from every show they've ever done with every actor they've ever had. Lee Merrill, Boyd Mackus, you name it. The pizza (see "the bad" though for a caveat) The Bad: The service isn't that great. Rumor has it wages suck, so take that into account. The food goes from average to pretty good No Free Refills (usually those three words send me packing, but I make an exception for matsos. . don't know why but I do) The pizza has about two gallons of sauce per bite. I'm not kidding, the first time I had the pizza I went home to floss and freaked out because all my gums were bleeding. . . no wait. . .that's pizza sauce. Seriously. If you get the pizza order it with half sauce, and you'll be fine The atmosphere and history here realy bump it up to 3.5, and Spiro being all old-school and working the front and the back and being a great guy. I'm rounding up to four. Check this place out.
(4)Emma G.
There isn't much great food in all of Wooster and Wayne or Holmes Counties. But for variety and consistency, Matsos is a nice slightly ethnic change in an otherwise, boring and meat-and-potatos setting. The pizza is OK and the Greek dishes are satisfying and sometimes fun. The joynt is a dump and that adds to the charm in its own way.
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