Yummy and authentic greek food. The gyros are delicious. The service was excellent. Plus byob!
(4)
laura W.
There were a lot of things I like about this place: - clean, open kitchen - awesome customer service - fresh ingredients - the only grape leaves I've ever liked However.... The prices/portion sizes are painful! $9 for the smallest falafel salad I've ever seen. $7 for a tiny chicken wrap. The good was good but not good enough to warrant the prices. There's better value elsewhere.
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Lauren S.
I could eat the spanikopita every day for the rest of my life. Their falafel sandwiches, too. Oh, and the baklava. Just get one of everything. Lots of yummy vegetarian options and I love that they don't charge for BYOB!
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Alex C.
Kind of expensive, not that much food for the price. The quality was decent, but nothing too elaborate, and the vibrant flavors you'd expect from Greek food just wasn't there.
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Humble T.
Went for a first time today. There are definite things to like about the place: it's small, clean, and quiet. Fresh ingredients, nice salad dressing with feta cheese. Unfortunately there are downsides. Portions are rather small for the price. I had falafel which pretty much lacked any flavor, tasted more like sand + cardboard. My partner had a gyro with very thin strips of meat, which he said also lacked flavor. In summary, nothing close to yummy, bursting with flavors, wonderful traditional Greek food.
(3)
Colleen C.
Authentic Greek cuisine, outstanding service, convenient location. Stuffed grape leaves the best I have tasted. Can't wait to go back!
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Colleen S.
I had a great meal here. The prices are great and it is also a BYOB. They have a nice patio for outdoor seating as well as some indoor seating. I've gotten take-out and dined in here and every experience has been great. What really stood out to me was the friendliness and courtesy I was shown by all of the employees. That alone is enough to get me to come back. Add in delicious gyros, salads, rice pilaf, and I can't resist!
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Benjamin C.
This was an absolutely wonderful experience. We went about a week or two ago, and the service was great, the food was excellent, and the atmosphere delightful. If you can, try the pastitsio or the moussaka. We also LOVED the olive and cheese plate. Again, just wow.
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Lin X.
The close sign was on, and we didn't see anyone inside, so we thought it was closed for the evening until we saw someone else went in.... Only the chef was there, so it took a long time for him to prepare our food. He was nice, but I don't think the food was worth the wait. 5-10 minutes for the water to come. 15-20 minutes later we got our free snack due to the Yelp checkin. And after another 20-30 minutes we got our entrees and salads. I absolutely loved their salad. The falafel was great: it was moister than what I used to have. I got the Pastitsio. I've never had it before, so I cannot compare it with others. It was okay. My friend got the Grilled Lamb which was just so-so in his opinion. For the price, I was expecting bigger portion. The outdoor seating was nice.
(3)
Leslie K.
Excellent! I ordered take out of chicken souvlaki and asked for a horiatiki salata (no lettuce). The salad that came with it already was also very good (included lettuce, carrots and olives) but I was glad to also have the true horiatiki). Really nice souvlaki which included juicy char grilled chicken breast, onion, green pepper, repeat on a simple bed of lemon rice. Also perfect tzatziki! This place is also super cute and pristinely clean with real little flower vases on each table. Will be back for sure and this time to dine in.
(5)
Joy C.
I finally got around to eating here the other night. I've been wanting to try Pastitsio's for a while now. I was highly disappointed! First off the menu is VERY small & they only have a couple vegetarian choices. The portions of food are very small & it's a little pricey for the amount of food they give you. My husband & I eached ordered a falafel sandwich & split an appetizer & we both left still hungry. The falafel sandwich came with a very tiny side sale that was actually really good, the salad dressing was the best part of the whole meal. I was not a fan of the falafels. They did not have a crispy outer shell like every falafel I've eaten. They were really mushy. Also, it was kind of weird that the appetizer that we ordered came out after our entree. We got the entree first & the appetizer came out about half way through our meal. On the up side service was good. Our waitress was very nice. However I most likely will not be back. The quality is not bad it just wasn't my thing.
(2)
JBaby S.
Worst Greek ever. Rice wasnt cooked in the grape leaves which were swimming in grease The falafel breaks apart and is nothing like I've ever had in my entire life. Skip this joint
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Keith C.
I order takeout from Pastitsio regularly and my family loves it. I recommend the pastitsio, falafel salad, beet salad, and grape leaves. I also recommend their baklava, which I consider some of the best in Pittsburgh, but the reason I like it is that it's not as sweet as others make it -- so your mileage may vary. Their moussaka is also good, but we rarely choose that over the pastitsio. The staff is really nice and laid-back. The portions are not giant Pittsburgh portions, but they're appropriate and I think the price is totally right for the quality and freshness of the food.
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Ran L.
Pastitsio is a lovely and tasty little Greek deli in the heart of Lower Lawrenceville. The indoor space is very small and makes it look more like a take-out joint, but I love eating on the outdoor patio, which has lovely tables and big umbrellas for shade. Matt (the owner) and Crystal are both super sweet and take extra care to make sure you have an enjoyable experience eating there. For the most part, their food is delicious. I especially love their moussaka and the chicken souvlaki (as its own dish, atop a house salad, and in a gyro -- always tender and juicy and flavorful). Their ingredients are always fresh and sourced as locally as possible. Their food is extremely reasonably priced given the quality of the ingredients and the care and love that is obviously put into making it. You can get a delicious chicken pita -- probably the best I've had in the city -- and a fresh side salad for just $7. For some dishes, the portions aren't huge (and if they are, you will pay more like $10-15 per dish) but they do have good deals and coupons from time to time. Definitely try it out if you're looking for lunch in Lawrenceville! I get takeout from here all the time.
(5)
Rachel C.
I cannot believe I've waited this long to come here! I passed it on Butler for months and months and never went in, but always thinking I had to go. Now to think of how many delicious meals I have missed out on makes me sad! I tried to order the lamb sandwich but they were out, so it could have ended badly. But don't you worry, they still had veggies, so I opted for the roasted veggie sandwich. It. Was. Incredible! I loved the soft doughy pita, the delicious perfectly roasted roasted peppers, zucchini and eggplant with a creamy saziki sauce. Of course, I also couldn't resist a beet salad side. When you order a beet salad you never really know if you'll get (I mean, unless you read the menu...I just see beets and get excited!), greens and beets or just beets. This time it was just beets, but it was still great with a slight taste of orange and vinegar. The place is super tiny, but wasn't too crowded. The one negative thing was it was hot as hades inside. I believe it was probably around 40 outside, so when I walked outside it was refreshing. I even started fanning myself with a City Paper at one point! Other than that, killer meal and I will most definitely be putting this on my lunch rotation in Lola!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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.
Suzanne D.
Yummy and authentic greek food. The gyros are delicious. The service was excellent. Plus byob!
(4)laura W.
There were a lot of things I like about this place: - clean, open kitchen - awesome customer service - fresh ingredients - the only grape leaves I've ever liked However.... The prices/portion sizes are painful! $9 for the smallest falafel salad I've ever seen. $7 for a tiny chicken wrap. The good was good but not good enough to warrant the prices. There's better value elsewhere.
(3)Lauren S.
I could eat the spanikopita every day for the rest of my life. Their falafel sandwiches, too. Oh, and the baklava. Just get one of everything. Lots of yummy vegetarian options and I love that they don't charge for BYOB!
(5)Alex C.
Kind of expensive, not that much food for the price. The quality was decent, but nothing too elaborate, and the vibrant flavors you'd expect from Greek food just wasn't there.
(2)Humble T.
Went for a first time today. There are definite things to like about the place: it's small, clean, and quiet. Fresh ingredients, nice salad dressing with feta cheese. Unfortunately there are downsides. Portions are rather small for the price. I had falafel which pretty much lacked any flavor, tasted more like sand + cardboard. My partner had a gyro with very thin strips of meat, which he said also lacked flavor. In summary, nothing close to yummy, bursting with flavors, wonderful traditional Greek food.
(3)Colleen C.
Authentic Greek cuisine, outstanding service, convenient location. Stuffed grape leaves the best I have tasted. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Colleen S.
I had a great meal here. The prices are great and it is also a BYOB. They have a nice patio for outdoor seating as well as some indoor seating. I've gotten take-out and dined in here and every experience has been great. What really stood out to me was the friendliness and courtesy I was shown by all of the employees. That alone is enough to get me to come back. Add in delicious gyros, salads, rice pilaf, and I can't resist!
(4)Benjamin C.
This was an absolutely wonderful experience. We went about a week or two ago, and the service was great, the food was excellent, and the atmosphere delightful. If you can, try the pastitsio or the moussaka. We also LOVED the olive and cheese plate. Again, just wow.
(5)Lin X.
The close sign was on, and we didn't see anyone inside, so we thought it was closed for the evening until we saw someone else went in.... Only the chef was there, so it took a long time for him to prepare our food. He was nice, but I don't think the food was worth the wait. 5-10 minutes for the water to come. 15-20 minutes later we got our free snack due to the Yelp checkin. And after another 20-30 minutes we got our entrees and salads. I absolutely loved their salad. The falafel was great: it was moister than what I used to have. I got the Pastitsio. I've never had it before, so I cannot compare it with others. It was okay. My friend got the Grilled Lamb which was just so-so in his opinion. For the price, I was expecting bigger portion. The outdoor seating was nice.
(3)Leslie K.
Excellent! I ordered take out of chicken souvlaki and asked for a horiatiki salata (no lettuce). The salad that came with it already was also very good (included lettuce, carrots and olives) but I was glad to also have the true horiatiki). Really nice souvlaki which included juicy char grilled chicken breast, onion, green pepper, repeat on a simple bed of lemon rice. Also perfect tzatziki! This place is also super cute and pristinely clean with real little flower vases on each table. Will be back for sure and this time to dine in.
(5)Joy C.
I finally got around to eating here the other night. I've been wanting to try Pastitsio's for a while now. I was highly disappointed! First off the menu is VERY small & they only have a couple vegetarian choices. The portions of food are very small & it's a little pricey for the amount of food they give you. My husband & I eached ordered a falafel sandwich & split an appetizer & we both left still hungry. The falafel sandwich came with a very tiny side sale that was actually really good, the salad dressing was the best part of the whole meal. I was not a fan of the falafels. They did not have a crispy outer shell like every falafel I've eaten. They were really mushy. Also, it was kind of weird that the appetizer that we ordered came out after our entree. We got the entree first & the appetizer came out about half way through our meal. On the up side service was good. Our waitress was very nice. However I most likely will not be back. The quality is not bad it just wasn't my thing.
(2)JBaby S.
Worst Greek ever. Rice wasnt cooked in the grape leaves which were swimming in grease The falafel breaks apart and is nothing like I've ever had in my entire life. Skip this joint
(2)Keith C.
I order takeout from Pastitsio regularly and my family loves it. I recommend the pastitsio, falafel salad, beet salad, and grape leaves. I also recommend their baklava, which I consider some of the best in Pittsburgh, but the reason I like it is that it's not as sweet as others make it -- so your mileage may vary. Their moussaka is also good, but we rarely choose that over the pastitsio. The staff is really nice and laid-back. The portions are not giant Pittsburgh portions, but they're appropriate and I think the price is totally right for the quality and freshness of the food.
(5)Ran L.
Pastitsio is a lovely and tasty little Greek deli in the heart of Lower Lawrenceville. The indoor space is very small and makes it look more like a take-out joint, but I love eating on the outdoor patio, which has lovely tables and big umbrellas for shade. Matt (the owner) and Crystal are both super sweet and take extra care to make sure you have an enjoyable experience eating there. For the most part, their food is delicious. I especially love their moussaka and the chicken souvlaki (as its own dish, atop a house salad, and in a gyro -- always tender and juicy and flavorful). Their ingredients are always fresh and sourced as locally as possible. Their food is extremely reasonably priced given the quality of the ingredients and the care and love that is obviously put into making it. You can get a delicious chicken pita -- probably the best I've had in the city -- and a fresh side salad for just $7. For some dishes, the portions aren't huge (and if they are, you will pay more like $10-15 per dish) but they do have good deals and coupons from time to time. Definitely try it out if you're looking for lunch in Lawrenceville! I get takeout from here all the time.
(5)Rachel C.
I cannot believe I've waited this long to come here! I passed it on Butler for months and months and never went in, but always thinking I had to go. Now to think of how many delicious meals I have missed out on makes me sad! I tried to order the lamb sandwich but they were out, so it could have ended badly. But don't you worry, they still had veggies, so I opted for the roasted veggie sandwich. It. Was. Incredible! I loved the soft doughy pita, the delicious perfectly roasted roasted peppers, zucchini and eggplant with a creamy saziki sauce. Of course, I also couldn't resist a beet salad side. When you order a beet salad you never really know if you'll get (I mean, unless you read the menu...I just see beets and get excited!), greens and beets or just beets. This time it was just beets, but it was still great with a slight taste of orange and vinegar. The place is super tiny, but wasn't too crowded. The one negative thing was it was hot as hades inside. I believe it was probably around 40 outside, so when I walked outside it was refreshing. I even started fanning myself with a City Paper at one point! Other than that, killer meal and I will most definitely be putting this on my lunch rotation in Lola!
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