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    Effie's Kitchen

    4.6 (102 reviews)
    InexpensiveGreek
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Pork Souvlaki on Pita Sandwich
    Victoria C.

    A small Greek restaurant with just a couple of tables for seating. I came here to grab a quick dinner and decided on getting the pork souvlaki and I requested with no onions and they said that's fine. They said it would take about 10-15 minutes since they cook the meat on the grill after you order. It took about 10 minutes for the meat to cook and to assemble my pita and I was out shortly after. Overall, the souvlaki was great, except I was disappointed that they added in so many onions and didn't honor my request. The pork was cooked well, not too dry and the tomatoes, french fries, and sauce went together well. The pita was soft and was a great wrap that was able to hold everything together. I would like to go back and try some of their other wraps and baklava, so hopefully next time they'll remember to forgo the onions.

    Dry pork and gristle
    Jay M.

    I stopped in for first time as reviews said delicious gyro. I will not stop in again. Ordered pork gyro and was waiting her to shave some fresh pork off the rotisserie. Instead she had a pan of shavings I guess on stovetop. The gyro meat was as pretty much inedible... dry scraps probably from the last of a previous roast as there was a new one cooking. Serving a customer that and especially a new customer was enough for me.... Pita nothing to write home about. Only a few onion shavings, 2 tomato pieces and few soggy French fries.... I have Eaten gyros at many local Greek restaurants... Kourzinas inDedham , Fiesty Greek in Norwood and others... this was the worst... shouldn't serve that to anyone... most ended in their garbage pail by front door with sign saying they are closing July 30th and returning September 6th... ? Stay closed to December if you want... I won't darken your doormat again serving me trash scraps that should have been put in dumpster out back for animals to find and eat.

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    8 years ago

    They have great gyros here, nice and hot and fresh! The woman who rang me up was also nice, which is always a plus. :)

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    8 years ago

    Absolutely delicious. And everyone was so friendly and welcoming! I had a Greek salad with gyro and it did not disappoint.

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    8 years ago

    Highly recommended. We found them via yelp and went to check it. Great food. Extremely clean. Great price. A must see.

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    stopped here on an impulse on my walk home and I will definitely be back! I ordered the chicken souvlaki and it was DELICIOUS.

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    6 years ago

    Best pork gyro around, made fresh and hot. The ingredients put in are amazing, nothing bad about the place. Employees are very nice also.

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    Wonderful spanakopita! I cant wait to try a gyro. Reasonably priced and delicious. I will definitely be back.

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    8 years ago

    Amazing food. Greek Salad is so good. Bright red fresh tomatoes and love their homemade dressing. Can't beat it.

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    10 years ago

    The tastiest and freshest Gyro and Souvlaki around the city!

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    I've never dined in person, but I've had delivery from here before--lamb, baghali polo (herbed Lima…read morebean rice), kabob, eggplant, and tahdig (crispy rice). They look like they've changed their menu to be more Mediterranean focused, to cater to more communities. I'll say, among the Persian community in Boston, no one really talks about Stardust, which is strange because they're pretty legit. The quality, taste, and delivery timeliness were all top-notch. I'm thinking maybe their location isn't as accessible, but I'd definitely recommend them as a Persian food option for delivery or takeout. It seems to fly under the radar and it definitely deserves more attention!

    Launched in 2020 amidst the pandemic, multiple food-entrepreneur Allen Zeinswood brings his Persian…read moretake on Mediterranean street cuisine. The space is small and intimate but the portions are large and the flavors "inspired." You can order off the menu or create your own. We came for the Gyro experience - but the menu is quite expansive and worth returning to explored more fully. I asked for my lamb-tenderloin gyro "Greek & Spicy" - which is laden with both Tzatziki (strained yogurt, cucumber, garlic) and a red spicy sauce. Normally, I prefer my gyro enclosed in a thick soft warm pita, but Stardust uses a thinner pita - which appears to accommodate a larger serving size while holding it all firmly together, without it falling out in a messy puddle. So I'm willing to overlook this bread issue. All in all, the star is the food, as it should be, and it doesn't disappoint. Allen is a very well-read and international citizen, who is engaging on all things Persian culture and cuisine. Strike up a convo and see where it goes.

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    Maria's Kitchen has some of the best pizza I've had in a while, and despite a hiccup with my order,…read moreI'll definitely be coming back. I initially received the wrong size pizza not once, but twice which was frustrating. However, what really stood out was how their customer service handled the situation. I spoke with a gentleman who was polite, patient, and genuinely eager to make things right. He offered me the option of having a new pizza sent the next day or waiting while they remade my correct order right away. I chose to wait, and the replacement arrived within a very reasonable time. Because of both the quality of the food and the effort to fix the issue, I'll continue to order from here.

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    This is a great place. It is one of the few places left that have character. It also looks like its…read morethe kind of place that is hopping every night of the week, and deservedly so. The interior is from the 1950s. Small, cramped booths, servers that look like they have been there forever, and a great casual family atmosphere, energy. I had a salad with creamy Italian ( delicious), a great big piece of chicken parm (delicious!) that came with a side of spaghetti. Oh yeah. They also serve you with your meal, Scali bread and butter. The food was served hot! I loved it! It seems like most places serve you warm food these days. The food was all delicious, friendly service and a really nice time. I tried to get a few slices to go, but they only serve their famous pizza as whole pies. The pizza is the star of the show here I hear, but I would say everything was the star. Great food, reasonable prices and a great atmosphere! I'll definitely have to go back there for their pizza. Beware if you are a little bit uh, big or Alan Thicke as the booths are very tight, a bit small and a bit cramped for my liking. It may be because I'm a little bit big( 6'2" 240 lbs.). I get it. Places generally weren't made to accommodate people my size. If you have never been here...why not?! Total Class place.

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