The Best Greek in Cincinnati

Chicago Gyros and Dogs

★★★★☆ 3.9 (228) • $

"100% a weekly meal for me!!! I've been better taking care of my health so a weekly Greek salad with gyro meat and a side of tzatziki sauce has become a go to favorite! Don't get me wrong, there are so many great dishes here! Absolutely recommend one of there all beef hotdogs in almost any form. Really like the one wrapped in bacon with beer cheese...so mouth watering! Regardless, I door dash from here every week to be a bit more on the healthy side and will argue that the house made greek dressing is a must try on any salad you do. They always give plenty of portions, the staff is always accommodating, and it's a classic Chicago meets Cincinnati themed restaurant. Plenty of places to seat or good enough to order out!"

Chicago Gyros & Dogs

★★★★☆ 3.6 (124) • $

"Don't make the mistake of thinking you can eat the giro in your car: overloaded and delicious!Great lunch place!"

Eat Greek And more

★★★★★ 4.6 (8) • $$

"This place was a pleasant surprise! We had a falafel appetizer, Lamb Gyro bowl, chicken gyro bowl, and a cheeseburger. Everything was delicious and fresh, even the hamburger eater was "astonished" word from my 11yo. The rice was lemony delicious and her fries were thick and lightly seasoned. It was clean, fast and wheelchair friendly. I've never been a "regular" anywhere like "Cheers" but this place may be my first. They have canned beverages and no alcohol do you feel to be clear"

Yummy Gyro

★★★★☆ 4 (1)

"We were in Springfield, and the Yummy Gyro food truck was out front. We grabbed a couple gyros and veg spring rolls while we enjoyed our drinks at the bar. Not even 10 minutes and we had the whole order presented, and it was simply amazing.We thought the hummus was a little runny/oily, until we scooped it completely from the bottom with the handmade pita. Mind blown - it wasn't runny at all, you're supposed to mix it all up with the bread, so you get all the flavors throughout.The supreme was a little messy, but it was delicious all the same - freshly made, you can tell the people working here love what they do - you can always tell - but they reall make some awesome greek food!They're on Streetfoodfinder at https://streetfoodfinder.com/YummyGyroFT, so if you're anywhere close, I highly encourage you to swing by!"

Fillo Modern Greek

★★★★★ 4.6 (77) • $$

"What an experience! I will say I was nervous about their cancelation policy that includes a $20 charge per person if reservations are canceled less than 24 hours before the reservation. We had reservations for six, with one canceling due to illness the day of. I called ahead to change the reservation, but was still worried there could be a charge. There wasn't.My reason for including all that information is this... after having dinner on a Saturday (we were there at 4:30 when they opened), it was clear they do a massive business and need every seat available. We had a plan to check in during the week with a reminder and confirmation everyone was still on for dinner. The restaurant is beautiful and comfortably upscale. Our server Brynn, was outstanding. She was very cordial and friendly, as well as being well versed with the menu. She also split our bill five ways, spreading the food across all five bills and divvying up the drinks appropriately. The food... where do I start? I'll start by saying there are things on the menu we did not order that I still want to try. Guess we'll have to go back. Darn!What we did order was well.. a lot! Everything was fantastic.I'd say we started with the Trio of Spreads, but that's only because it came out first. My favorite was the Taramasalata (cured cod roe), which had just a slight fish flavor (it's not off-putting in any way). When we go again I will just order this. The Tzatziki was lovely and the Tirokafteri (spicy feta) was indeed spicy. It was tasty, but I focused on it the least. The grilled pitas that come with the spreads are a bit like Olive Garden's endless breadsticks. This is a huge plus and was greatly appreciated.Next was the Ntakos. Brynn told us to let it sit and allow the rusk to absorb the liquid and flavors. It was beautiful and delicious. That said, I won't order this next time.Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower - Roasted cauliflower seasoned with spices and turmeric w/ creamy tahini sauce. It was not spicy and the sauce was delightfully light and wonderful. I recommend it!The Manitaria Confit, aka mushrooms, were out of this world. So freakin' tasty! Yep, you should get these. We will get them again.The Pantzaria (roasted beets served with garlic dip) was outstanding! I'd order it again and you should too.The Bouyiourdi (spicy baked feta with peppers, tomatoes and onions) was spicy. It was good, but not my favorite. If you like things on the spicy side, go for it! Best bite - Char Grilled Xtapodi - grilled octopus. I get grilled octopus whenever I can. Fillo's grilled octopus is about the best I've had. So tender, and the EVOO, vinegar, oregano and capers are the perfect accompaniment. If I was only getting one thing, this would be it.The Kotopoulo Souvlaki was amazing. The chicken was tender and flavorful. With tomatoes, onions, fries, pita and dipping sauce, this is easily a full meal.The Moussaka was perfect. It looked beautiful and it was full of flavor. They had two desserts - Baklava and Ravani. The baklava was amazing! Just half of one of the three small pieces would have been enough. Wonderfully sweet and bursting with baklava syrup. The Ravani, topped with quince, was good but probably the least favorite of all the bites that evening.I also had a Baklava Negroni. That said, I asked if they could make it a Negroski, which is a Negroni made with vodka rather than gin. They accommodated my request with aplomb and it was delicious. Oh... the thing that makes it special is baklava syrup. It's not that I could taste it specifically, but Negronis can be a bit bitter. The Baklava "Negroski" was beautifully smooth. It wasn't bitter. It also wasn't sweet. It was perfection.I can't wait to go back."

Mike's Chili & Gyros

★★★★☆ 4 (45) • $

"When I walked into the place, the cook and the woman at the counter (the manager) were having what sounded like a family argument (in Greek?), which just enhances the charm of the place.The cook was friendly and greeted me, in between words with the manager. After a bit, the waitress arrived and asked me what I wanted to drink. It's a small place with a few indoor and a few outdoor tables, plus 3 stools at the counter. Obviously, they can't handle large crowds in colder weather. They have a drive-thru.One difference I noticed when I entered was the lack of the smell of grease, compared to their location on Brookwood and Washington on the west side of Hamilton. Everything seemed clean at both stores, although it took them a bit of time to clean tables after people left.On the back of the menu, they have some combos, including the #1 combo with the gyros, fries, and drink I ordered for $8.99. Does that seem a scary price? The last place where I got such a combo was $5.99 and yes, the gyros was smaller with the price. Feta cheese is an additional $1.00. Adding a tip takes a bite out of that $15.00 you kept for a fancy meal.The food was good, and I was treated well. I can't say enough how that feels. I've been too many places where no one cares, so thanks to them, I felt better, even though they were otherwise occupied with restaurant business. I was kind of surprised to see the waitress carrying several heads of lettuce which were apparently delivered through the drive-thru window.In any case, it was a good experience, even if the price was a bit scary. It seems a little dangerous trying to get into the parking lot. It may be easier to go to where Dixie Highway goes north and use the back way to get into the parking lot, rather than risk a rear end collision."

Andy's Mediterranean Grille

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (215) • $$

"Again, this place continues to be excellent and we love it! Our service was great and attentive and the food is always amazing. Lamb shanks, labneh, grape leaves. It was all so good! If you want a group table or 6 or more people, it's good to call ahead.Prices have really gone up. That's normal these days and I understand. But probably not good for everybody considering wages don't always go up with them. Hopefully Andy's can continue to do well in this environment of increased costs. We get it! Food is still just so wonderful and we continue to return but probably only a couple times a year. But we know when we come we're going to spend a lot of money.Staff here is always been very friendly and treated us like family. We've had a couple of birthdays here and we tell them ahead of time and they always make sure we have a good space. Looking forward to coming back!"

The Loaded Gyro

★★★★★ 4.7 (31)

"We stopped by The Loaded Gyro to grab a quick dinner on our way to a nearby event. Although not a fancy place, the dining room was very clean and service was excellent. Our gyros were delicious and hot, with soft pita bread and tender, moist meat. Employees were helpful and eager to please us The owner spoke to us about his restaurant and the food he prepares for the community. He clearly is hard working and takes pride in his food."

Zorbas Gyros

★★★★☆ 4.4 (61) • $

"I love Greek food and I was so excited when I found this gem. The food is so good. I had the Greek lasagna with Greek salad and I felt like I was in Greece. I actually ate this in Greece. You order when you walk in and they deliver it promptly to your table. Everyone on staff was friendly and nice. I will be back to order a gyro for sure"

Gyrolicious Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (23)

"The owner is a fantastic human being. He was so gracious and walked through the whole menu with us and made suggestions....even throwing in freebies since you can tell that he's really proud of his food, and rightly so. It seems that Cincinnati tends to be at the higher price point for Mediterranean food, generally speaking. This is exactly where this place finds its niche: fighting that elevated price tag. Finally there is a place that is slinging good food without elevating the cost. The platters come with a side of nicely warmed pita that isn't the type of cardboard that comes out of the package that other places sell as an afterthought.The interior looks like it definitely caters to the take out aspect; however, there are a few tables inside and they will bring your food out to you after you place your order at the counter. Overall, no complaints, and happy to have a place like this around the area."

Sebastian's

★★★★☆ 4.3 (142) • $

"I haven't had this west side staple in a long while. I was craving a good old gyro loaded with a bunch of tzatziki sauce. Sebastian's serves up the freshest made to order gyro around. Still owned and operated by the original owner quality is still there.I sided it with their delicious fries. Great little lunch spot.Inside is no frills as there are only 5-6 small tables. I always get it to go.Sebastian's is a must try for those who haven't been here. You won't be disappointed."

Mezedes

★★★★★ 4.5 (78)

"Perfect lunch spot!Great and quick service combined with a delicious gyro and they easily accommodated our group of eight. I loved my classic gyro along with some baklava for dessert. I was very impressed by how quick the food came out, especially with our large group. Pretty awesome that they have a gyro loyalty card, too. I will definitely be back!!"

Durum Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (211) • $

"I seen Turkish food and really just wanted a Turkish coffee, this is more of a Mediterranean grill. Let me say this though, this was one of the best Gyros I have ever had. I mean this was huge and tasty. My friend that I was with got chicken shawarma and it was also huge and he said it was super yummy. We also each got baklava, it was good but not amazing. I will say this if in the area again I would be very happy to come here and get a gyro, I would also be more than happy to recommend this location for some good Mediterranean food. Stop it."

Greek Burrito

★★★★☆ 4.2 (9)

"I tried Greek Burrito for the first time tonight and loved it! (For shame I didn't get any photos.) The man who waited on me was very helpful. I got the falafel sandwich with hummus, feta cheese and at his suggestion, relish, (like a pickle relish) and just loved it. The fries were good too and everything was hot and fresh. Great service and great food, can't go wrong! Located in the mall food court."

Delite's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (38) • $

"Spent the day in Maysville just walking and shopping and decided to eat lunch at this local diner. What a gem. First of all everyone knows everybody and they were very welcoming to the three of us. Diner food at its perfection. I got the delite burger and onion rings. I ate every bite. My friends were very happy too. It was a great end to a very happy day. If in Maysville definitely stop in"

Taste of Jerusalem

★★★★☆ 4.2 (270) • $

"I came to Taste of Jerusalem for their lunch, and upon entering the building, all of the seats were taken! After trying the food, I see why, lolI ordered the Mixed Grill Kabbab which come with one skewer of  chicken kabbab, one skewer of kufftah kabbab, one skewer of beef fillet, hummus, rice, pickle, and red cabbage, and a side of falafels. I thought since this was my first time here, the mixed grilled kebabs would give me a sample of the main ingredients on their menu. Everything tasted so good! The meat was seasoned and cooked well, the rice was delicious, and the hummus and pita bread tasted so well together. I started dipping my kabbabs into the hummus and couldn't stop until all of the kabbabs were gone.The three gentlemen in the kitchen were very nice and helpful with giving recommendations on their menu. I really enjoyed my lunch here and can't wait to try Taste of Jerusalem again! Highly recommend them!"

George's Family Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (126) • $

"We decided to visit the restaurant based on a recipe I read. My husband loves biscuits and gravy. George's Family Restaurant did not disappoint! He said it was the best biscuits and gravy he has ever eaten! The biscuit was fresh and the gravy had perfect consistency and taste. Looking forward to our next visit."

Mediterranean Restaurant & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (78) • $$

"In town overnight for work. Passed by this place on the way to the hotel. Checked out the Yelp reviews and decided to give it a try. OMG! This place is DELICIOUS and some of the best Italian food I have ever eaten. Let's not forget our server Paul. He is such a gem. Very personable and attentive. You can tell he has a great love and appreciation for everything they do here. Just about EVERYTHING is made in house and you can definitely tell by the taste. If you ever find yourself in this area you just give this place a try. I wish I was in town longer as I would definitely come back every night for dinner."

Gyro Palace

★★★★☆ 3.5 (34)

"I met a friend here for lunch on a Friday in mid/late January. Not quite sure where their official parking is....but I found something and didn't get a ticket or towed thank goodness. Two people working and a lunch rush meant things movies quite slow. A third person eventually came to work the register, but she rang things up incorrectly at least twice during our wait. But I enjoyed my gyro and Greek fries. The portion of meat I got was pretty huge! The sauce/seasoning for the Greek fries was just a little heavy on the lemon for my tastes, but still enjoyable with everything else. Greek isn't really my thing. But I'd be fine with returning here if I have another friend express that's their preference. I do wonder if their baklava or baklava cheesecake is any good...."

Greek To Me

★★★★☆ 4.1 (169) • $

"I've driven past this little spot several times, and finally looked them up on Yelp to see if they were any good. Most reviews were positive, so I made the choice to check it out, and I'm glad I did!I was hoping to order some Falafel to keep it vegan/vegetarian for Earth Day, but upon further examination of their menu, they don't serve Falafel! So I went with their Aegean Chicken Gyro, which was packed full of traditional Greek ingredients like feta, tomato, and cucumber. The chicken was seasoned nicely, and had a great texture. The pita was probably my favorite part. It was soft without being too thick, and had a nice crust on the outside. Plus, when I went to pick up my food, I noticed them cooking these fresh on the grill. I added an extra side of tzatziki because I like a lot of sauce, but I don't think my Gyro really needed it.I also ordered the Greek Fries and the small Greek salad. The fries were cold by the time I got home, but I tossed them up in my air fryer for a few minutes and they were as good as new. They had a light, lemon pepper seasoning on them, which I honestly would have liked a little more of, to really make the flavor pop. The salad was OK - nothing about it really stuck out to me, although the dressing was nice and creamy.I did call ahead to place my order, which was a smart decision since they were busy around lunchtime. If you're a fan of Gyros, I'd definitely give this place a try if you're ever in the area."

Gyro max

★★★★★ 4.7 (20)

"Hubby and I visited Gyro Max on a slow Monday evening after a long day. We walked in and were immediately greeted by staff. We stared at the menu for a while before figuring out what we wanted. We ended up ordering both the Dolmades and the Greek Fries to share. I had the Gyro bowl. Hubby ordered the vegetarian platter. We ate in so we got our seat in the small dining room. The food came out quickly and was awesome. Hubby recommends the spinakopita and I recommend the domlades!"

Demetrios V

★★★★☆ 3.8 (31) • $

"Found my go to for gyros! The tzatziki sauce was so good and the gyro meat was cooked just right. A little crisp on the ends but not burned. I also had the pleasure of tasting the half gyro half burger and it was really tasty too. And the service was really good too. Can't beat that!"

Santorini Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (143) • $

"I love this place!! If I am ever considering fast food, I go here instead. The food is fresh and good, the prices are reasonable and I try something new nearly each time I visit. Chicken gyros, Greek pizza, and veggie omelet are some of my faves so far. But the coney and chocolate chip pancakes are nothing to sneeze at! This is a small, family establishment, so don't expect lightning-fast interactions. Like most of our families, some members are quicker than others. You can park at Kastoria Fur on Olivette, at metered parking out front, or on residential streets. Seriously good food here!!"

The Aperture

★★★★☆ 4.4 (75)

"Had dinner tonight at The Aperture, Walnut Hills' newest restaurant. The vibe, service, and food was A-1!The menu is planned as small plates thus great for sharing. We opted for the hummus/pita, hamachi tartare, fried mushrooms, and cod tempura.The hummus was creamy and served with charred corn and mushrooms with the fluffiest pita. Next up was the hamachi tartare topped with coconut foam which had a slight kick. Perfection The fried mushrooms were delicious but the accompanying labne felt like it was missing something. Smoked red pepper or even za'taar would kick this up a notch. The cod tempura was another highlight of our evening as the breading for the batter was delectable. For dessert we shared the coconut/olive oil and coffee/cardamon ice creams. Both were delicious but the coffee cardamon with cacao nibs was the clear winner.Overall, this was a wonderful meal and the service was excellent. Their restrooms are spectacular as well which is always a plus in my book. I see The Aperture receiving all the awards in the future."

Grandma's Pancake House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (100) • $

"Oh my goodness ! When I came to this place while visiting Shelbyville I loved it. It's cute and cozy inside and feels like home despite me visiting from way out of state. The service was so nice and quick and made me feel so welcomed. The food was delicious and I enjoyed every bite. When I come back to Shelbyville I'll be sure to come again!"

Tino's

★★★★★ 4.6 (43)

"Hidden gem in the White Oak shopping Plaza. I had the pastitio with a salad and green beans. My wife had the gyro dinner. We both had homemade chicken soup. Everything was excellent. The server was pleasant and provided good descriptions of items we weren't knowledgeable of. The chicken soup had a hint of lemon, which made me think of Avgolemono, but this was definitely more like good old-fashioned chicken noodle soup. The dining area is small but clean and not cramped. We were full after our meals, but took cherry pie and baklava to go. Both desserts got high marks when they were eaten, a day or two later. I recommend stopping in and giving this place a try."

Greek Street Food Truck

★★★★★ 4.8 (16)

"I put my gyro down just to write this review. This is my first time eating here and I'm pretty impressed. I ordered the pork belly gyro with the tomato jam, Greek-street tzatziki, pickled red onion, parsley, and paprika. Wowwww the flavor in this is incredible. I haven't had their lamb gyro yet, but the pork belly paired with the tomato jam has such robust flavor. They pair so well. The pork belly is massively tender and juicy, and this whole gyro just had crazy flavor. I ordered a side of Greek fries and they're good, but in my personal opinion, the portion was a tad small for $7. But the flavor was definitely all there. I will definitely be back to try more items here. And I will 100% get the pork belly again!"

Dixie Chili

★★★★☆ 4 (26) • $

"Consistently good food and service for 20+ years. The history of old Newport and one of the surviving businesses that outlasted the "Sin City" era. Great nostalgia, and we like it better than the two more popular chili chains. I often get the DIXIE DELIGHT a mixed salad plate with a mix of choices of egg,ham, chicken, or tuna salad with fresh fruit. The chili and dogs are great (Tiki usually gets an Allie-gator dog with pickles). Not unusual for us to also get a gyro platter or soup bowl. We both enjoy their own brand of hot sauce, and when available, buy some for home. History says this will likely outlast everything on Monmouth."

Tickets Pub & Eatery

★★★★☆ 3.6 (125) • $$

"Nice change of pace here as I am not a fan of bars or alcohol. Expecting bar food, I was surprised with the offering here. My sister had a steak with diced potatoes that she thoroughly enjoyed. On recommendation, I had the Philly Cheesesteak that was served in a pita with waffle fries on the side. It all tasted great and the service was very friendly and helpful. Looking forward to returning to try other entrees as they have a lot to offer."

Gyro Palace

★★★★☆ 3.9 (99) • $

"Lunch with my colleague, we got gyros and a salad. The gyros were delicious. Plenty of meat, some fresh sweet onion and sliced tomato on a warm pita (no pita for me, thanks). Salad was large and loaded with dressing, olives, cheese, cucumber and tomato. Delicious.Service was great too. A delightful and inexpensive quick lunch.[Review 11306 overall, 1083 of 2019.]"

Cafe Mediterranean

★★★★☆ 4.4 (235) • $$

"This is a hidden gem right in my neighborhood and I had no idea! We had the cold appetizer sampler, comes with six dips and a giant loaf of balloon bread. I loved all of the dips. For my entree, I had the shrimp sauté, it was out of this world. I would have licked the bowl if I thought I could. The owner stopped by our table several times and was super friendly. The only thing that docked them a star, the server was a little rough delivering the food and drink. She would just kind of slam it down on the table, not a huge deal but a little more polish would be good. I am already planning my next trip back."

Olive Mediterranean Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (183) • $$

"We stopped here for dinner on a long, long, long drive north to the Detroit area. I really wanted to get a small taste of local flavor instead of just eating fast food, and Olive was more or less on our way, so we hopped off the interstate to grab a bite.Now, from some of the pictures of the outside on Yelp, it looks like this is a standalone business with a private parking lot. That might have been the case at one time, but either the business moved or it has a second location that's freestanding and the pics are in the wrong spot, as that's not the case now. This Olive is very much in the downtown-ish area, carved into the ground floor of a much larger building.As such, parking may be a bit more challenging since there doesn't appear to be a private lot. That said, we had no trouble finding a spot on the street within a block or two. Parking was paid for with the Passport app, and it was reasonable. Of course, it might be harder during nicer weather -- not a lot of people out on a rainy evening!We walked in to find the restaurant fairly spacious but almost deserted -- only two other people waiting for to-go orders. Kind of odd for a Friday night, but again...weather. The decorations are kind of sparse but the place, including the bathroom, was clean.We ordered our meal at the counter and sat down to wait. Husband got a gyro and fries, and I got the Shish tawook platter, which came with grilled chicken, a salad, rice, and pita. We also got an order of the Greek potatoes to try out as an appetizer. Service was a little gruff at checkout but gave us a genuine, kind-hearted thank you as we left, so I guess they just had to warm up to us, lol. The potatoes came out first and were my favorite part of the meal! They were clearly cooked fresh. I'm honestly not sure what's Greek about them as they kinda reminded me of hash browns (the cubed, hash kind) with a little squeeze of lemon and maybe some herbs on top...but if it ain't broke, don't fix it! They were piping hot and very crispy. Husband and I enjoyed our meals, too. His gyro was very large and almost over-stuffed with gyro meat. The fries were medium-cut but tasted like McDonald's fries somehow...not complaining. My Shish tawook was very juicy and flavorful. I've had better rice and pita but these were both quite serviceable and I enjoyed a fairly healthy-feeling meal.Honestly, my true rating is maybe more in-line with a 3.5...but I don't have any super severe criticisms and we had a quite pleasant time overall, so I'll just round up to a 4.Seems like they do a lot of carryout / delivery business. I'd recommend this spot for a decently healthy, very fresh Mediterranean bite if you're in the area."

Tikka Grill Jungle Jim's

★★★★☆ 4 (51) • $

"Had a lamb pita - best I've had since moving from Chicago area. The lamb was nicely seasoned and the fries were tasty."

Athenian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (62) • $

"What a super cute little restaurant! I walked in around 11 o'clock right before the lunch rush. This restaurant gives an old diner vibe with booths against the windows, a few tables in the middle section and some barstools near the cashier.I had no idea how busy this little restaurant was going to get during the lunch hour. When I walked in, I was about the only person inside. I asked to wait for my friend to arrive in a booth, and the waitress asked me how long it would be until my friend arrived... In hindsight, I think she realized how crazy busy it was going to get and did not want me to occupy a booth alone.She was right! In the hour and 15 minutes that I was there, they had a great turnover! I feel like many locals come here on their lunch break. When I hesitated to order once my friend arrived, I told her that we are talkers and wanted to catch up with each other. She said we could only sit in the booth for an hour. She did say she'd be willing to move us to another table if we wanted to chat. I did appreciate the honesty.The food was great! I got a double Dekker sandwich filled with turkey and my friend got a gyro salad that was huge. If you're looking for a place to catch up and talk or sip a Coke and enjoy a long lunch... This place is not it. It was crazy busy and packed. We felt the pressure to quickly eat and go chat in the parking lot--BUT if you want great food for a quick pitstop during your lunch break, check this place out. It is in the heart of Sharonville off of Reading Road and the food is delicious!"

Grecian Delight

★★★★★ 4.5 (118) • $

"Excellent food excellent price and excellent service and staff is very friendly If you like Grecian food I guarantee you you will not be sorry"