Don't let the location (changing soon) fool you, this place is fantastic. The food is excellent - we got gyros, a pizza, the kabob platter, and the hummus and pita appetizer. The pita bread is fresh and made in house - phenomenal. The service was very friendly and we spoke with the owner for a while - even gave email so I could be updated on their move. I'm 100% going back here - I know the shopping center is now abandoned which makes this feel a little strange to visit, but you won't be disappointed. read more

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The only reason I don't come here as much as I do is because I've moved. But whenever I can, I come to get takeout. They have the best calzones and best kebabs. I have NEVER had anything bad from here. I highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed. The owners are such very nice people and truly care about their customers and product. Just would love to know when they relocate and to where. read more

I always go here. Best Persian koobideh kabobs around the Charlotte area. I don't think there're any Persian restaurants around anymore. The service is always on point. They have good gyros and pizza too. Also the chicken kabobs are delicious. read more

Great food, wonderful people!nice prices . Pizza is delicious and all the salads are amazing! I love the taste of the food. Fresh and healthy! You have a great place for Greek cuisine and pizza!!! read more

Athens Pizza & Kabobs offers a variety of dishes including Pizza, Pasta, and Persian cuisine. My family and I specifically visit for the Persian food. The Persian Koobideh Kabob is a standout dish on the diverse menu, capturing our attention with its fragrant spices and succulent grilled meat. Upon entering Athens Pizza & Kabobs, you are welcomed by the inviting aroma of freshly baked bread and savory meats sizzling on the grill. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. The Persian Koobideh Kabob is a traditional dish that is a delight for beef lovers. It features seasoned ground meat (some other Persian restaurants blend beef and lamb) molded onto skewers and grilled. At Athens Pizza & Kabobs, the Koobideh Kabob is flavorful and juicy, served alongside fragrant saffron-infused rice and charred tomatoes, providing a satisfying meal. read more

I love that this a casual spot with high quality food. Really nowhere else I would recommend to get kabob anywhere near Charlotte except here. A special thank you to the Persian lady at Nordstrom who told us to come here a few years ago, it has been a staple for us since then. read more

Athens Pizza & Kabob - Chicken joojeh with half rice and half salad - Italian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

This place is good. The salads are great the meat is seasoned amazingly. A lil salty for me but still very good, fresh, made to order and will definitely continue to get food here. Solid place. read more

Food is always good. The owners are so friendly. I was introduced to the restaurant by good friends. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Delicious food and friendly people. French fries is so good, chicken is juicy and soft. My husband and son ordered mix grill,they ended up ordering one moreWill be definitely going back soon. read more

Athens Pizza & Kabob - Chicken Kabob - Italian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Such delicious kabab dishes! We loved everything - such fresh ingredients, perfectly seasoned and wonderful customer service! I highly recommend this spot and will be back again SOON!! read more

Athens Pizza & Kabob - Mixed Kabob - Italian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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This is the best chicken kabob salad I've had since we moved from Massachusetts! The chicken is marinated in saffron and grilled to a perfect juiciness. The veggies are super fresh and crispy. The feta is tangy. The dressing is just delicious (if it's not sold separately, it totally should be). Too often, grilled chicken on a salad is either dry or cold. Getting that for a meal is a tragedy. This salad is the complete opposite - as close to perfection as it gets! If you're wondering if you should try it, stop and DO IT NOW. Then enjoy your meal! read more

Athens Pizza & Kabob - Chicken kabob salad - Italian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Got their kabobs to go. Staff were friendly and the food was delicious. The baklava was also very good read more

Athens Pizza & Kabob - Shrimp Kabob - Italian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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We love this place! The pizza and calzones are delicious. The crust is chewy and buttery and they do not skimp on the topics. The house special calzone is so yummy. We are definitely going to be back read more

Literally the sweetest staff ever, as they are very hospital and accommodating. This place is a hole in the wall kinda spot, where it doesn't look super fancy but when you go in you are wow'd by their Persian/Iranian food and culture. Meal was incredible even for coming in an hour or 45 min before close. read more

Athens Pizza & Kabob - Koubideh Kabob - Italian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Me and my boyfriend ate here and it was so good! Loved the humans & gyro, so full of flavor and fresh! read more

Athens Pizza & Kabob - Hummus - Italian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

This place is family owned, the food is excellent I have tried other places but this one is real great! I absolutely recommend it read more

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Best pizza in town. We love the house special. We also get the Hawaiian. We have been eating here for years. The owner is always so nice and asks about our family every time we go in. read more

Joined a friend here for dinner to try some of their Persian dishes. We started with the hummus and kashke bademjan (amazing eggplant dish) along with their fresh baked naan bread. Then enjoyed some koobideh kebabs along with the shishlick lamb chops. Everything had amazing flavor. The service was great and they checked with us several times though out our meal to ensure everything was just right. Highly recommend I'll certainly be returning here to enjoy these again and to try even more dishes. read more

Athens Pizza & Kabob - Italian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

This place is amazing! Good variety, even for kids who are looking just for the basics. Their chicken kabobs are delicious! read more

Athens Pizza & Kabob - a plate of food - Italian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Not a great pizza. Sketchy piece of real estate. One table occupied with screaming child. No thanks.

This is the best place in Union County for Pizza! We've been eating here for years and just now getting around to posting a review. Our favorite foods here are their pizzas and a shish kabob called Koubideh kabob. The rice is the best long grain unlike any rice I've ever had. Their food is always very fresh just as are their salads. They are fast with to go orders and there is some seating for eating in. read more

Best pizza Ever!!!! Unfortunately the place will be closing at the end of the year due to John Street being widen. Help them find a new home. read more

The most amazing gyro's! Best we've ever had. Service is excellent and the people are very friendly. The tzatziki sauce is also great. Try it! read more

Best of the Best Kabab in Charlotte, NC everything served is awesome Very nice owner and staff Really good pizza as well read more

Athens Pizza & Kabob - Ask for Sam's special this is amazing - Italian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Food: Athen's pizza has a pretty big menu that includes italian, greek, mediterranean and, best of all, Persian food. Not only do they have huge servings of delicious kebabs, but they also have a Sunday special of traditional home-cooked Persian food. We went last Sunday and had their lamb-shanks and they were SO tasty. Atmosphere: Clean, with Iranian art and accessories on the walls. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Service: Always nice and friendly! Overall: don't get distracted by other menu items, enjoy the tasty, most authentic and best Persian food in Charlotte! read more

Athens Pizza & Kabob - Sunday special: Lamb shank with dill rice. - Italian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Athens pizza is an amazing spot. I always get the chicken kabob and it's always amazing, good price for the amount of food you get. Food is always fresh. The owner is always here and is very pleasant to talk to. I love this place and have it a least once a week. Definitely check this place out. Have never came here and had bad food. read more

As a Persian who is always looking for kabob I can say this place WILL NOT disappoint! Plenty of onions as well as Orange Fanta and Coke. Happy customer here read more

Best Persian food I've ever had! I lived in DC and tried many places but nothing compares to here...literally everything was perfect and tasted amazing. What makes this place even better is the owner and how passionate she is to cook excellent food and ensure everyone is happy. Highly recommend this place and will be back soon. read more

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One of our most favorite places to eat! The owners are friendly and welcoming. Great service! Excellent Persian food!!! Would DEFINITELY recommend!!! read more

The food is good.. but I placed an order. The menu in store and online said a small pizza was $8 and some change. I arrived and she charged me nearly $12 for a small pizza. I showed her the menu, and she said prices change. And that she hoped she could bring it down some day soon, but "prices just change". What? How can customers trust you as a company if you randomly change prices that aren't even listed anywhere. And not just $0.50. Several dollars. ‍ just odd. read more

Food is really good here. Portions are big. We had koobideh kabob and chicken kabob, and we couldn't finish it although we were so hungry. I like their yogurt soda as well. Delicious read more

Athens Pizza & Kabob - Italian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

They still have a 100 health grade score and their "House Special" pizza is very good. I didn't get their chicken this time - Mr. T wanted pizza. However, I still stand by my review of them having some of the best fried chicken! read more

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Good place for a quick bite. The food is tasty, it's priced right and the staff is friendly. read more

Athens Pizza & Kabob - I got the Gyro - Italian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Great foods and hospitality. I ordered Persian foods: Lamb shanks and koobideh and both were tasty.

We love Athens Pizza! The food is always delicious and the service is excellent! We especially like their pizzas and cheese steak sandwiches. read more

Ordered some food to eat there and some for take out, the food was amazing and the kashke bademjan was delicious! Amazing Persian food!! Awesome and attentive staff were super polite and helpful when I asked about the dishes. read more

The ONLY Persian food in the Charlotte area! We always find a Persian restaurant when we travel and came across Athens Pizza and Kabob. Wonderful people, wonderful food! Will come back anytime we are in the area! read more

I was looking for fried chicken and found this place on Yelp. I was not disappointed. The fried chicken was good. It reminded me of the Chicken Coop. I also ordered a Greek salad which was also good. I little pricey in my opinion. read more

It's a 25-minute drive for us, and we pass several good restaurants on the way because the Persian food here (AND the eggplant paremsan!) is positively succulent! My Persian sisters-in-law are fabulous cooks, but this place makes such tender, delicious kebabs and salads, you'll be so glad you came. Large potions for taking leftovers home, great service, very friendly owners and staff. You'll want to come back! read more

Food is deliciouss! Amazing food quality and large portions. The owner is extremely friendly and caring. Had a good time would definitely recommend for foodies read more