Pita Grill

Mmmmm so good. Took my son for a late birthday meal and we both had gyro platters, and we sampled Spanakopita and a side of falafel with tahini dip.The gyro meat was crispy but not dry, the falafel & tahini a unique mix of spices & moist, and not greasy or heavy.And the (owner?) was super-sweet & personable... chatting with us. Food came out very quickly, in case you are on the run or doing takeout.Definitely will come back with friends & family. Note: this is the same plaza as the Chelsea Theater- great for a pre-flick snack!

Pita Grill was a great find thanks to Yelp. This is a humble mom-and-pop, family-owned-and-operated Mediterranean restaurant located in Timberlyne Village (Food Lion shopping center) near I-40 exit 266 (NC highway 86). My wife and I ordered several items and enjoyed everything. Not only was the food good, but the service was excellent. The mom/wife/owner of the restaurant was really friendly, the small staff of three worked very efficiently, and our order was ready in a snap.If you like Mediterranean food, I recommend this place. Their pita is actually the best I've tried in the Triangle to date. I think it's even better than Med Deli's pita.We ordered from the Dinner Entrees section of the menu. Here's what we got (descriptions from menu):* Gyro Platter ($14.25) - Greek salad, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives, green pepper, feta, pita, and tzatziki* Kofta Kabob ($14.25) - marinated ground beef with grilled onions, bell pepper, and tomato over special homemade rice* Chicken Shawarma Plate ($13.75) - chicken shawarma served with Greek salad and tahini* Baba Ghanoush side, with pita (8 ounces for $5.50)* Rice Pudding dessert ($3.25)Everything was delicious. If I had to be critical, I liked the Chicken Shawarma the least because the chunks of chicken were a little dry. However, it wasn't anything the side of tahini couldn't fix. The tahini was a must. The Gyro wasn't the freshest, as in it didn't taste fresh off the spit. Instead, it was a little bit harder and crispier than the gyro I prefer, but that was OK. I still thought it was tasty and scrumptious, and nothing out of the ordinary. It was hard to find much wrong with any of the other dishes. I do recommend everything we had above except for perhaps the Chicken Shawarma, if you're picky about your shawarma. My wife liked it more than me, so maybe it's better than I'm making it out to be.One thing I loved about this place was the portion size of the Greek salad that was served with both the Gyro Platter and the Chicken Shawarma Plate. I love salads and Pita Grill served satisfyingly large portions of salad. It was great. The Greek salads were fresh, crisp, and flavorful. The Greek salad dressing was on point.I've eaten a lot of Kofta at various Mediterranean restaurants over the years. It's one of my most commonly-ordered items at Mediterranean restaurants because I like the taste and texture of kofta, which are similar to savory meatballs and hamburger. Pita Grill's Kofta entree came with four large pieces of Kofta. Each piece was a little bigger than about the size of a golf ball. The texture of the Kofta threw me off at first because it was a bit softer and looser - fell apart easier - than most other Kofta I've had. It still tasted yummy, though, spiced well and packed with flavor. My wife and I really liked the "special homemade" rice that came with the Kofta. Relatively large grains, fluffy, and flavorful. Buttery too. The cooked veggies - onion, bell pepper, tomato - were relatively "substantial" in size. For example, bold, juicy chunks of tomato. One thing the menu didn't mention was the side of macaroni salad that was included with both the Gyro Platter and Chicken Shawarma Plate. The macaroni salad came with carrot, celery, red onion, and seasoning. All veggies in the Greek salads, macaroni salads, and the cooked veggies that came with the Kofta were fresh, ripe, and hand-chopped. The macaroni salads were a wonderful unexpected bonus.The Baba Ghanoush tasted terrific and the portion size was plentiful. In my experience, most Mediterranean restaurants don't serve Baba Ghanoush in as generous of portions as Pita Grill's. If you like Baba Ghanoush, I don't think you'll be disappointed with Pita Grill's version.As for the pita, it was pretty much perfect. Fresh, warm, soft, springy, and pillowy with just the right texture, inside and out. A lot of Mediterranean restaurants can serve plain, hard, cold/room temp, and bland pita. Pita Grill serves the opposite. They back their name up. There are multiple restaurants with "Pita" in the name that I've had sad or average-at-best pita. Not here.Do get the Rice Pudding dessert. I suggest ordering one rice pudding per person. It's outstanding. It's cold and sweet with vanilla and cinnamon flavors. Smooth, creamy, and delectable. Pita Grill's other dessert option is Baklava (same price, $3.25 each).The restaurant also offers entree-sized salads, other plates and platters such as Chicken Kabob ($13.25), Chicken Souvlaki ($13.75), and Spanakopita ($13.50), plus pita wraps (expect to spend around $12 each for those), and soup. During our visit, the soup of the day was Lentil Soup ($7.50). Pita Grill's food travels well and is great for takeout.The restaurant isn't big, but it's not tiny either. They don't have a dedicated patio, but there are two covered, communal tables nearby outside that I believe belong to the shopping center.Pita Grill opened in August 2013.

Mediterranean is always a mixed bag and could be anything from Greek to the eastern shores of Africa but some of the staples are always available. Pita Grill was a convenient stop when leaving Chapel Hill headed back to the interstate and I was craving something a little different than the standard American fare. I had the gyro platter with a side of falafel and was very happy with the portion size, speed of preparation, and the courtesy of the staff.The only thing preventing the fifth star was due to some dryness in the meat and the Tzatziki sauce could have used some more.. zing, punch, depth... I'm not sure, as I've never personally made it but, when compared to the plethora of other Mediterranean places I've tried; this one lacked flavor and depth. The falafels were tasty, had a pretty good dipping sauce, and were of a good portion size. Being unfamiliar with the restaurant's offerings as this was my first visit; I think they would go really well with a spicy/hot sauce in addition to the standard dipping sauce.All in all; I'll most likely return and try a few of their other offerings and inquire if maybe my meal was just a one-off due to the situation surrounding this "new normal" to which we continue to adapt.

I first discovered Pita Grill on my quest to find a tasty chicken caesar wrap near me. After trying Pita Grill's version for the first time, I quickly became a regular. The secret lies in their chicken. It's AMAZING. Whether it be on their chicken caesar wrap, their chicken caesar salad, or their greek wrap, it's always delicious. Their wraps come with a side of fries too, which are less impressive but still decent. I'm pretty sure they were just frozen, but I don't come here for the fries so I don't really mind. The staff is also super friendly and will remember your name if you visit frequently!

I've ordered take-out from Pita Grill numerous times when I'm craving Greek food. I've found the food to be decent but not outstanding, but it's fast and convenient to pick-up [because of the ample parking] so I find myself back there surprisingly often. Take-out orders are usually ready within 10 minutes. I usually get the Chicken Souvlaki wrap, which is good, but definitely has me missing my favorite spots in DC! My biggest complaint is the fries. They're generic crinkle cut fries that I could probably buy from the grocery store, and if I did they'd be more to my liking-- crispier and properly salted.

I'm rarely over in this area, so I thought I'd try out something new. I liked it. There is little atmosphere in there, but as long as the food is good ... which it was. It's owned by a family and I love to see that. They have a good variety of food and it ranges from $3 to $13. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap. The pita bread was delicious and the chicken had such a good flavor. My only complaint is that they serve it with fries; the two just don't go together in my opinion. I will be going back because there are so many other items I want to try.

Pita Grill used to be so good- nice portion size and worth the price and the staff is so friendly. I haven't had it in a while and was disappointed that the portion sizes have gotten smaller, they now charge .75 for seasoning! and no longer include the side of mini macaroni salad. So your prices are now higher for less value for my money- see ya around, Pita Grill!

I had only ordered a homemade chicken salad pita and they added 2 other items i never mentioned.

Pita Grill is a casual Mediterranean cafe in a strip center. First visit for me. I dined alone. The Mediterranean platter is excellent. Mine included baba ghanooj, chickpea salad, falafel and pita. The falafel is light and delicate -- tasty. The baba is well seasoned and goes nicely with fresh, soft, warm pita. The chickpea salad is served cold. I had baklava too, but was not so much a fan of this preparation. There is a bit too much cinnamon for my palate. Service was excellent. Overall loved this little, family-owned cafe.

This restaurant was a disappointment. The two times we have been there, the food was so over seasoned with cinnamon that you could not taste anything else. We have done a lot of traveling in the M.E. and while they do use cinnamon in small amounts, along with other spices, it never overtakes the dish. The side dishes were more in tune with what we expected.