Looking for a sublime Greek meal near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Greek restaurants around Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Casbah
Topping the list is Casbah. Located at 229 S. Highland Ave. in Shadyside, the cocktail bar, Greek and Mediterranean spot is the highest rated Greek restaurant in Pittsburgh, boasting four stars out of 363 reviews on Yelp.
This new offering serves up appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches, big plates and pasta dishes. Sample some cheese, olives or a flatbread to start. Expect entrees such as Scottish salmon with lentils, mushroom and kale; Long Island duck with Brussels sprouts, spinach and cumquats; and short rib ravioli with mushrooms and roasted shallots.
2. BFG Café
BFG Café, located at 5335 Penn Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Greek and Mediterranean spot, which offers pizza and more, 4.5 stars out of 49 reviews. Owner John Edgos has over 35 years of restaurant experience and has been running BFG in the Garfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh since 2010.
The eatery offers Greek choices like gyros and baklava as well as pizza and hoagies. Look for menu options like the Ranch Steak Pizza with mushrooms, onions and green peppers; a classic, steak, chicken or falafel gyro; and vegetarian moussaka, complete with sweet potatoes, eggplant, roasted red peppers, onions and lentil topped with bechamel sauce. Customers can bring their own libations.
3. Pastitsio
Pastitsio, a street vendor and Greek and Mediterranean spot in Lower Lawrenceville, is another go-to, with four stars out of 100 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3716 Butler St. to see for yourself.
The restaurant's menu includes appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees. Look for the classic gyro, chicken or lamb sandwiches and the signature pastitsio entree, which includes beef in layered penne pasta served with hummus and pita.
4. Mike & Tony's Gyros
And then there's Mike & Tony's Gyros, a downtown favorite with four stars out of 41 reviews. Stop by 927 Liberty Ave. to hit up the Greek and Mediterranean spot next time you're in the mood.
This budget-friendly establishment serves up traditional Greek sandwiches such as gyros, as well as seafood, chicken and lamb sandwiches. American staples like hamburgers, chicken wings, grilled cheese and onion rings share the menu with baklava and hummus.
