I was going to the Acropolis back when it was the Athens. Ordered my favorite roast beef grinder and a Coke. Since that time, 1975, I believe I've had just about everything on the menu. The pizza is fabulous too! Since moving to Arizona, I've really missed going to the Acropolis. We don't have anything down here even close to what the Acropolis offers. My next visit to Kirkland I am looking forward to going to the Acropolis. You folks that own the restaurant are definitely doing the right thing by keeping it just as it has been all these years...fabulous!! I highly recommend it to anyone that wants a tasty, delicious, Greek hot oven grinder or one of their great pizza's. Thanks for all the many sandwiches and pizza, plus outstanding service over the years. Mike Larsen Prescott Arizona read more

This is a limited review as we only bought two grinders for takeout. We phoned in our order, and the grinders were ready quickly. Service was easy, pleasey. The restaurant looks big and roomy. They have parking on their lot; the streets nearby offer parking, too. My BIL used to love this place because they have "cheese-on-everything". I am partially lactose intolerant, so I avoided it until now. LOL. The Food: Italian Sausage hot oven grinder - 2 Stars Menu: spicy Italian sausage, marinara, green peppers & cheese Hubby had pizza in his mind when he choice this grinder, meaning the individual chunk (globs?) of sausage meat. The Italian sausage was literally a sausage sliced in half and placed in the sandwich. He said it tasted like a polish sausage with hot dog texture (yikes). It also has a pale red/pink color that resembles a hot dog (yikes again). The toasty bread that we saw in other Yelp photos was less so for both of our sandwiches. They were toasted but much softer/limp when we unwrapped our sandwiches. Vegetarian hot oven grinder - 4 Stars Menu: mayo, lettuce, cheese, onions, green peppers, black olives, tomatoes, mushrooms & seasoning I asked if there's a half cheese option. She said they can do light cheese. My grinder is well filled with all sorts of veggies with discernible cheese. It's fine by me really. I asked for no mayo, and I added my own hot sauce at home. It tasted quite good that way. The next time I take-out grinders again, I will bake them in the oven to brown the bread a bit. These sandwiches lost some texture on the way home. Note the website says $13.95 for all grinders. The Yelp online ordering says $16.95 instead. I didn't ask for a receipt, so I have no idea what the correct price is. read more

Acropolis Pizza & Pasta - Italian Sausage hot oven grinder - 2 Stars - Pizza Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Pretty good first experience! We were welcomed with warmth by the staff. The spanakopita was good, and the tzatziki served on the side was pretty tasty as well. I enjoyed my Gyro Salad (my only critique is if there could be a liiiiiiiittle bit more meat on top, it was almost there but could just use a little bit more). The lasagna was pretty comforting, my SO enjoyed eating it. The garlic bread and pita bread were also yummy (I preferred the pita over the garlic bread). For a nice laid back meal, would definitely come back. read more

Acropolis is a popular spot. We were able to walk in on a Friday evening and get seated right away. It was somewhat loud inside due to the restaurant being full. We ordered a traditional gyro and the Italian grinder sandwich. The gyro had meat, sauce and sliced tomatoes. I was not super impressed with it. It looked like there was half of the meat that should have been on the sandwich, the meat was somewhat dry and lackluster. Same opinion about the grinder. I feel like the quality has declined over the years here. This would not be my first choice for a gyro or sandwich. read more

Acropolis Pizza & Pasta - Italian grinder - Pizza Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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We stopped in to the family restaurant for some grinders and wow these are good! The food is hands down amazing. The service is great too. We met one of the family members we've never met before Stavi. Thank you. The restaurant has updates but is just the same as it has been for 20 years. Amazing. "Yes, you should put the pineapple on your Canadian bacon grinder with extra mayonnaise. " read more

Acropolis Pizza & Pasta - Stavi and 2 amazing grinders! - Pizza Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Returning to the Kirkland area after having been away for over a decade, our son insisted on heading over to Acropolis pizza - his fond memories of their food have been his gold standard for pizza (notwithstanding one establishment in the San Francisco area, but I digress...) We didn't have too much time to spend for a lunch - so we place an order to go while driving around the region. We kept it simple - a small pizza with sausage, cheese, green peppers as Kalamata olives. Extra crispy. We arrived and the store was exactly as he remembered. Indeed, it *smelled* exactly as he remembered - with the scents of deliciousness wafting from the inside as soon as we opened the door. Despite ordered to go - we made the game time decision to sit down and truly savior the pizza. Hot. Fresh. Crispy. It was EXACTLY as he remembered. Childhood memories revisited. A perfect lunch. Now, to try the grinders next time..... read more

Acropolis Pizza & Pasta - Oh yes! That's the post. - Pizza Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Absolutely the best grinders, and friendly service! Always my favorite-Canadian bacon.

"ma tov" (mama mia) what a great sandwich!. Mom and Pop, old school restaurant. Great staff! A little dated but still a great atmosphere. This quickly became a fave-crave stop for me. I can't go every day if I want to be able to fit in the door. read more

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Great little place! Staff is super friendly and attentive. The place is kept clean and the interior has a warm, inviting feel. I ordered a BBQ chicken grinder (add pineapple and jalapeño) that was outstanding (and huge) but my favorite part about this place is the SALAD... served in a pre chilled bowl!! So good and yes yes yes to the cold bowl :) Very kid / family friendly. read more

Best in the Northwest for grinders for sure! Love THE VEGGIE GRINDER! Pizza is absolutely amazing & Lasagna is the scrumptious! Serving sizes are not skimpy (& affordable). Gosh everyone throughout the area knows they're an institution on Central Way! read more

Lasagna is not Lasagna! I ordered the Lasagna with Meat Sauce and what I got was flat noodles in a mix of tomato sauce that had very little meat. They really should rename this something else because this is definitely NOT lasagna. It is definetly NOT meat sauce. No real italian restaurant would pass this off as Lasagna. read more

Great pizza and grinders. My favorite pizza around, lots of meats and the cheese is perfectly browned.

**Oven Baked Spaghetti (meatballs added)** The entree arrives hot out of the oven, with the ceramic dish bubbling with fat and sauce. The highlight is definitely the cheesy crust over the top, which tasted good. However, the meatballs were nothing special--just balled-up ground meat with light seasoning that you can barely taste. The spaghetti portion of the dish was reminiscent of Chef Boyardee, which was okay, I guess. However, the Oven Baked Spaghetti gave off an interesting smell that I wasn't sure how I felt about. So, the million-dollar question: would I take this home and finish it? Probably not. It wasn't spectacular like pasta dishes you'd find in Italian joints down in Florida or on the East Coast, for that matter. Overall, it was just okay. read more

Acropolis Pizza & Pasta - Oven Baked Spaghetti - Pizza Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

The menu is amazing the service is excellent. We go here a minimum of twice a month. The ambiance is really fantastic.

The best pizza I know, hands-down. And I know a lot of good pizza. It's just beautiful and so yummy.

The staff is great, parking can be tricky, as it does get busy. The food is great. We've never had a bad meal there. All menu items have been delicious! read more

I love-love-love this restaurant. The food is great and the help are wonderful. They serve the best minestrone soup I have ever had. They also serve a vegetarian pizza that's to die for. I try to eat there at least once a week. read more

How I heard of this place: After a visit to the Kirkland Waterfront, the family was interested in a pizza dinner. This place had great reviews online, so we made a quick decision to give it a go! Type of cuisine: Pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads with Mediterranean flavor. Ambiance: Interiors looked to be out of the 1980s, with faux leather booths, and waxy tables, "fancy" lighting in 80s-esque chandeliers and spacious dining area. A random assortment of souvenirs from Greece were interspersed throughout as decoration. A stand-alone building, with parking makes for easy access. What I ordered: We selected the Gyro Salad ($16.95) of mixed lamb & beef strips over lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, feta, cucumbers tossed in a house-made Greek dressing, served with a side of tzaziki & pita bread. For dinner, we chose the Vegetarian 10" pizza ($23) with onions, green peppers, black olives, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese and tomato sauce, as well as a 10" Build Your Own ($13) with onion and pepperoni ($2 each additional topping). What I loved: We loved that the cheese topped the toppings in a thick layer, and the kids truly enjoyed the pita & tzaziki appetizer, while we downed the fresh, crisp salad. Why I loved it: The staff were so friendly and patient, accommodating and kind. The space is easy and comfortable and the food tasty. Cost: High read more

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Really can't go wrong with a $13 foot long grinder at lunch that you can easily share with a friend. We got the "cold cut combo" and tomatoes and it was delicious. It could have used some marinara sauce but that was $5 so I just used extra seasonings! Their pizzas also look really good! read more

A great place with friendly atmosphere to have dinner. The pizzas are loaded and very tasty and the grinders are very good as well. Good prices and good amount of food. We enjoyed our time here. read more

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@acropolis_pizza_and_pasta is a fan favorite for anyone local to Kirkland. They are an Italian & Greek diner that serves pizzas, pasta, and grinders! This place is unique because it's been here forever, the food is delicious, and everything here is reasonably priced. Foods I Tried: - Cold Cut Grinder - Salami Grinder - Ham Grinder - Canadian Styled Bacon Grinder - BBQ Chicken Grinder - Vegan Grinder My Review: We have been living in the area for a couple of years now, and this place is one of our favorite places to get dinner; not only are the grinders here delicious, but the portion sizes and prices make it feel like a steal. If you're in the area, I recommend stopping by and picking up a grinder; you won't regret it! Tip: Whenever I'm craving one of their grinders, I usually call about 15 mins ahead so that when I arrive, it's ready and piping hot. read more

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Cheesy comfort food. This stuff is loaded with cheese and just feels very hearty. The cheesy bread was a bit mediocre for the price/appetizer. It felt like Costco shredded cheese on top of bread. Didn't taste the garlic in the garlic bread. But the entrees were pretty hearty. The cannolini was very saucy but the noodles were a bit undercooked. I like that they bake it but it feels like the stuff inside it wasn't really prepped right. The chicken parm my husband got started off good but then when we got to the center where the chicken was sitting on, it tasted like stuff was boiled in like old hot dog water or something. Left a weird taste. If you drown it in more marinara sauce it maybe hides it. Overall, it's not bad but not hitting our list for repeat. Depends on what you want. read more

8/10 for me. Just a good pizza. However this is a specific type. It's not NY, pizzeria, Detroit, Neapolitan, thin crust, Chicago, or anything you normally look for. It's a nice caramelized cheese, with thick crust, and delicious sauce. Give it a try. Yum. read more

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Good food, had a nice time with family. Good for families and service was good. Small family centric place with reasonably priced food.

This place is the best. Family owned and operated. It's literally the first restaurant I ever patronized myself growing up and it has remained my favorite for over 45 years. Thanks for all the great food. read more

The Cold Cut Grinder is the best I've ever had. I've been coming here since the 70's. Always consistent, always tasty, The grinder is not for the faint of heart, it's for those who are looking for that OMG moment with their sammy ;-) read more

The subs and pizza here are outstanding. So flavorful and well made in their dine it. A little messy for take out, but just as delicious. The service is very good and the vibe of the whole place just works nicely in every way. read more

I haven't been in here, so I can't say anything about the atmosphere, my gf just brought me an Italian sausage grinder from here but holy crap was it delicious! I also tried her Turkey grinder and it was incredible too. The bread is great. I'm excited to try more sandwiches and food from here next time I'm in her neighborhood! read more

Acropolis Pizza & Pasta - Italian Sausage Grinder - Pizza Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

3.5/5 Pepperoni sausage and onion pizza good but very greasy. Got the largest size and it was plenty for three people. Two men and a woman and still have leftovers. The sausage was better than most restaurants and all the toppings were cooked under the cheese which actually was very nice. The only downside was that's how greasy it was. Because of the grease he was a little floppy read more

Acropolis Pizza & Pasta - Pepperoni, sausage, onions 3.5/5 - Pizza Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Really great service. I got lucky to get Happy (yes that's her name!) as my wait staff, she went out of her way to make a fresh pot of coffee for my order. I got the lunch special, half a grinder sandwich and soup or salad: I got the meatball grinder and green salad (in the photo I already half-demolished it). Ladies sitting nearby said they've been coming her many years, it's that good. Reasonable prices, really kind staff, and convenient location Please try this place read more

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Totally underestimated this amazingly delicious restaurant. This is a family restaurant tucked into a small nook by Fed ex on the way to downtown Kirkland. Tons of parking, clean restaurant that is very homestyle. The best thing about this place is the food! This is by far the best spaghetti and chicken parmesan I have ever eaten in greater Seattle. They also have the best ranch dressing I have ever eaten in my life! After calling back the next time I went to the restaurant, I bought a 12 oz portion of the ranch dressing for $6.00. Prices are low and portions are big. Entrees are under $20.00 and come with a salad or soup. Service is family-owned and very nice and professional. I am not big on left-overs but I warmed up my chicken parmesan three days later and it tasted just as delicious! read more

Just a COVID19 update - called in about 730pm to see if they were open, yay, theyre taking to go orders - two grinders please! Driving up, they have a crew setup outside, they are wearing PPE (yay!), tell them your name, come back with food, take money/card. I gave a handsome tip. The table they setup outside has an array of condiments. Nice job Acropolis + employees! read more

In my opinion, best grinders on the planet... last meal type stuff. Ham grinder... order of garlic bread and a half pickle.. nectar of the gods read more

A neighborhood gem! This little spot is new to me since moving to Kirkland - the food and staff are not to be missed. Pizza...try the best veggie pizza that I have ever had - FULL of veggies and topped with sliced tomatoes. If you are a meat-eater, try it and add their house-made sausage. DELISH!! The veggie girders are also TDF, as is their garlic bread. Skip the unstructured lasagna - believe me on this one. The staff are kInd, friendly and totally on top of it. And, the ladies room is sparkling clean. Two thumbs up! read more

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Good food. We enjoyed the pizza, the dolmathes and the lemon rice soup. Service is great and it's comfortable in the restaurant although we generally get takeout. read more

Good Greek style food! Cute old-fashioned restaurant and the servers were lovely and treats everybody like long time regulars! We had a delicious Greek salad with lots of fresh tomatoes that were perfectly ripe (where do they get their tomatoes??), had the appetizer sampler platter (everything was YUM), gyro, and a pizza! Our sweet waitress recommended that we dip our pizza crust into the salad dressing and it was the way to go! It added a brightness to our pizza experience They have a huge pizza oven in their kitchen and the pizza came out screaming hot with the cheese nicely browned on top - doesn't make for a pretty picture but it tastes great! There seems to something on the menu for everybody so it's easy to get something that makes everybody happy. Definitely the place to hit up for a weekend dinner with the kids! read more

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Good simple Italian food with a big variety of pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches and a nice simple wine/beer selection.

Love this place. Food is always good and service is always great and friendly. Chef salad and cold cut sandwich are awesome.

I've tried food from Acropolis twice and it has been pretty good. The first time, my boyfriend ordered a buffalo chicken grinder at lunchtime. I didn't order anything because I felt like eating at home. I asked him for a bite of his grinder and that one bite turned into... I don't know... at least five or six? The sandwich was absolutely delicious. I remember the bread was perfectly toasted, the sandwich itself was stuffed full of buffalo chicken filling, and the buffalo chicken had a great flavor. I also remember the sandwich being HUGE. I'm not sure I'd order one for myself -- it's the type of thing I'd want to split with someone else. The second time I had Acropolis, we ordered a large Acropolis pizza to split with two of our friends. Depending on your hunger level, I'm not sure a large pizza is big enough to split between four people. If you're not looking to get full or you have other foods to eat along with the pizza, I think it'd be fine. The pizza was a little disappointing, to be honest. It was so greasy that the crust on the bottom of the pizza was almost wet/soggy. The taste was pretty average. I'm not sure if every pizza is that greasy, but it definitely turned me off a bit. I'm not sure I'd go back to Acropolis for their pizza, but I'd go back to try another grinder. I believe my boyfriend got a couple of gyros from Acropolis once, and he said they were really good. Overall, it was good, but not great. I will say that the customer service was great. Acropolis always seems to be decently busy, so they're obviously doing something right! read more

Acropolis Pizza & Pasta - Large Acropolis Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Their lunch special is great, but appears to only be available when you call if you are picking up. Other than that being cumbersome, their subs are so delicious. Not many places in King County that offer a meatball sub and chicken parm on the menu, and they do it VERY well! read more