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    J's Pitaria

    4.7 (321 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean
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    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Bakery counter
    Jennifer G.

    Cute spot in a strip mall. The decor is cute & has the Mediterranean vibe. They were very friendly. Food was fresh & made/ cooked to order. Ordered maslenica & cheesesteak sandwich. The garlic yogurt sauce was delicious.

    Hummus and somun
    Jenelle B.

    The Berliner is 3 meals in one! Such a generous portion of chicken or steak in somun loaded with veggies and yogurt sauce. It is so flavorful and so fresh. We also really enjoyed the somun kajmak - bread with a cream cheesey -ish sauce with fresh dill and the hummus (lemony with fresh herbs). Service was quick and friendly.

    J's Maslenica
    Robert B.

    Always delicious and fresh! They have changed their service since I was last here and now you can sit and order at the tables for dine in. A nice change and lines up better with the "we aren't a fast food place" vibe of the restaurant. We split the hummus and got a couple of sandwiches and a salad to share. Yummy as always!

    Berliner
    Tiffany S.

    OMG! I hate this place is too far from my home because this would be at least a weekly stop! This food is AMAZING! The Berliner sandwich is PHENOMENAL, the Cevapi is OUTSTANDING and the pide is LIFE CHANGING! This place is always busy so I luckily went before lunch rush. They had a busy to go business as well as walk in. It is small but a neat and clean space for dine in and the staff is friendly helpful and gets your food out in a a pretty swift manner! Definitely check this place out for Balkan food you won't regret it! Ready for this place to expand to a second location closer to the city!

    Madhura J.

    Excellent food . Very fresh and flavorful. Quite a few gluten free and vegan /vegetarian options. The dessert was delicious as well . It is a small place and since everything is made to order it can take a little time so as long as you are prepared to wait , it's all good . It's near a shopping complex and there is parking available there and there are a few spots infront of the restaurant. Service was brief and efficient. They bring you water and take your order . We got dessert ( the one with apples and a cake ) both were great as well .

    We've being coming to J's for a couple of years and love it every single time. They have a great variety of Mediterranean options on the menu. Amazing food and friendly staff. For newbies go for the Berliner or the Cheesesteak Sandwich. The Mediterranean Pie with meat reminds me of my time in Bosnia. First time trying the cabbage and meat soup. Come out and enjoy!!

    Cherie R.

    Honestly really great food, but the wait time separates this review from a 4 to 5 for me. I know they cook everything fresh to order so the wait is a little longer, but I truly didn't expect to wait over 40 mins on a Wednesday at lunch time... it's counter service and it looked like they had a lot of takeout/to go orders, the restaurant was also quite packed and busy for a random middle of the day meal! They have many options on their menu, everything is delicious! I got the Berliner (their doner kebab) and my friend got the gyro. Both were really good

    Inside
    Joshua D.

    Was out and about on. Saturday and found J's Pitaria, a great Mediterranean restaurant. Located a few minutes southwest of St. Louis, J's Pitaria is a hidden hot spot that provides fresh Mediterranean food for any pallet. Seating is quite limited for larger parties but smaller groups can find tables without any issues. J's Pitaria menu had the traditional Mediterranean dishes you'd expect with a few custom dishes worth trying. Please note, J's Pitaria is not fast food, and orders are prepared with the freshest ingredients so please be patient when ordering as it will take a few minutes before it's ready. Enjoy a few delicious appetizers while you wait. Highly recommend Hummus and fresh pita bread! Prices are reasonable and again fresh ingredients to make your meal a great experience. Restaurant is very clean and tables were serviced quickly. Very good meal and enjoyable time at J's, we'll be back!

    J's Stuffed Flatbread
    Jeff B.

    I've always thought of these guys as a carry-out place, but yesterday, I met a friend there for lunch. Holy cow it was amazing! When I've done carry out in the past, I've always gotten the Berliner or one of the pies. Always incredible. But yesterday I branched out. My buddy and I each got a flatbread, and shared, and they were outstanding. The lady working behind the counter came out and chatted with us, and the manager (owner?) did too, which I thought was cool. It was a fantastic experience from top to bottom. Definitely come hungry, or order to share with a friend. The dishes are enormous (and delicious)! You won't be disappointed!!!

    Trinity P.

    Done and dusted out of this world! I'm glad to say I had a immensive time, these dishes didn't last very long I will tell you. They were busy, but that's just me. I think they're probably busier in the afternoon, but J came for dinner. Still busy anywho. Our server was so attentive, she checked up just enough times. First, I do want to compliment on the decor. It definitely captures the medditerian culture and aspects, just awesome. Tables, seats and floor were decently clean. Prices for the food were fairly priced, and portions were shareable and big enough. It came out fresh and hot, also tasty with lots of seasoning. This seems like more of a lunch spot, but I'm super glad I got to try this place. I will be coming back again, trust me. Just this visit convinced me to come back here for more rounds.

    Haleigh H.

    Honestly 5/5! It's been a minute since I've been to a Mediterranean restaurant where EVERYTHING on the menu was delicious. I had the gyro and my partner had the falafel sandwich. They both were freshly made to order and to die for. However, my favorite part of the meal was the Somun Bread & Kajmak. I had never had this before and let's just say I can't live without it now. This fast casual spot is great for a delectable lunch or even date night. The service was good and the owner was super helpful in helping us decide what to get. I'm running back!

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    They have The best Doners and gyros in stl. This place is so good every time! It's a must go to

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    Great food and service, five stars!! Looking forward to more! Definitely will return.

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    +++++ Food ++ service…read more+++ unique ambiance since it's located above a nursery! I LOVE Telva it's one of the places I recommend to friends and family when they come into town. There are no misses on the restaurant menu, everything is delicious, and if I had the stomach capacity I would want to order everything in one sitting to eat. The Cilbir is one of my favorites because of the yogurt and the eggs once mixed together is so delicious together with the bread they provide. However the Sendvic is another classic in our household, either with the sudzuka or the beef bacon added. Honestly everything on their menu is amazing. One thing to note is you are supposed to order first before sitting down since they assign you your seat/table. It does get very busy on weekends so head there early (sometimes even right when it's open during special weekends!).

    We finally tried Telva at The Ridge. This spot is owned by the same folks who own Balkan Treat Box,…read moreso we hoped to have a similar or better experience than BTB (which we liked, but didn't love). Sadly, I'd say this restaurant is actually a star worse than BTB. Let's start with the positives: this place has a cool vibe. It's industrial with a bit of the warmth from the attached Rolling Ridge Nursery below. The downside of the industrial vibe is that the chairs are painful and there could be more seating. The food wasn't bad by any means, but it didn't knock our socks off. My Mom got the Breakfast Sendvic, which is essentially an Egg Sandwich on crispy bread with an herb aioli. She added Beef Bacon. I understand they don't serve pork here, but the Beef Bacon was not her favorite. I got the Breakfast Pide. I thought I ordered sausage on top, but instead received something similar to Pepperoni. Regardless, I enjoyed my meal. The service was definitely the weakest part of our experience. We did not encounter one "friendly" staff member. They all ranged from cordial to rude. That being said, I think we'd give Telva another chance a few months from now.

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    J's Pitaria - mediterranean - Updated June 2026

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