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    J's Pitaria

    4.7 (323 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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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.

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    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 .

    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

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    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!!!

    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!!

    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.

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    I've eaten here twice, both carry out and the food is phenomenal! It's pretty small, and popular, but carry out is fast and easy.

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    Josi J.

    We're so glad you enjoyed, Abigail! We can't wait to have you back!

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    1 year ago

    The food is extremely salty. Especially Cevapi and meat pie were crazy salty. you can't even taste the food. I don't know What else to say.

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    Thank you so much for sharing! We look forward to having you back!

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    Thank you so much for sharing Kelly!

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    I went here today and had the lahmacun, it was fantastic! Enough for two people as well. Definitely going back! Ramadan Mubarak BTW

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    Wow, just the most incredible flavors and friendly service. The space is small but very cute and inviting. Must try everything!

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    2 years ago

    Great food. Great service. Friendly and quick for cooked to order. Excellent first time lunch visit. Will definitely be back.

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    Thank you, Liz! This makes us so happy. We'll see you next time!!

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    The food is fantastic!! Order ahead for carryout. Everything is made to order. Fresh and delicious. Very small space.

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