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    J's Pitaria

    4.7 (323 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    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.

    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 .

    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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    Excellent food. One of my new favorite places. Only downfall is sometimes it's so busy that there are no tables available to sit and eat at.

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    The food is great and the owner keeps his store looking clean. I would recommend trying.

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    Great food. Fresh food served quickly. Stays really busy during lunch hour and they get fresh food out pretty quick.

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    Oh my goodness! Awesome food! Going back today! Their food is fresh and addicting!! Highly recommend!

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    The food is fresh and delicious! I'm obsessed with the chicken salad. Everything I've tried is amazing!

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    Thank you for the love and support, Jacqueline!

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    Thank you so much, Diane!

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    This is my first time here, and I walked in very pleasantly surprised with the decor. Simple and…read moreyet, very charming, very Arabian. I read other reviews and immediately that I wanted to try their lemonade with mint, which was heavenly. It was extremely refreshing, not too sweet, not too sour, tiny chopped leaves of mint floating around like confetti. I ordered the lamb shank, a plate of pickles, and also ordered falafel and avocado dip to go. The lamb was very well seasoned and fall of the bone tender. The accompanying cucumber bits in yogurt sauce was refreshing. The side of mushrooms with carrots and corn kernels that came with the dish was mediocre, particularly since the consistency and look of the mushrooms looked like they came from a can, but I may be wrong. The plate of pickles was delightful. I will admit that I was very disappointed because I had read that lentil soup would be complementary with main dishes when anyone dined in until 4 PM, but I'd never had any lentil soup at all, unless I am mistaken about the offer. Service was fast, even though there was only one server, who was, by the way, very polite and attentive. All in all, I will be back and I might actually end up being regular here.

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    Our little supper club came in for dinner on Saturday. They do not take reservations but the wait…read morewas worth it. Our party got there a little before 6. We waited around 20-30 minutes to get a table to accommodate the 7 people in our party. We stood around by the entrance while we waited. When we were finally seated, they put us on the second dining room which has a better ambiance and much more quieter than the main dining room. Someone brought us a pitcher of water which fell slightly short of giving all 7 of us full glasses. Some of us ordered their lemonade mix. I had the one with pomegranate which tasted fresh and made in house. We shared 3 different appetizers: babaganoush, hummus and saksuka. They brought us a basket of naan. They were huge and still warm. The only thing I would have asked for would have been that the naans be cut into smaller pieces so people are not touching naans that others will have to eat. Our appetizers were all excellent. The babaganoush, specifically has fantastic flavors. This might have been the best babaganoush I have ever tasted! For my entree, I ordered the lamb kabob served with some dressed rice and salad. Okay, usually I don't care for rice. It's bland and pretty boring but they actually seasoned their rice here so well that I've completely forgotten I was eating rice. The kabob was so flavorful like it has been marinating for a while. The meat was tender and juicy. We didn't do any dessert as we were all very full in the end. At least 4 out of 7 brought home leftovers. My one friend had made a comment about his pilau being larger than his head! Service was good. You pay up front. If you come in with a large party and ask to split the check, they charge $1 per card. We asked to have our bill split 7 ways and then 2, 2, 2 and 1. She said she understood but then did the math wrong anyway. We didn't bother and just paid the even quarter split and my friends refunded me the difference. Other than a few nuisances, it was a great dining experience. No joke, this place has some seriously good eats. And to be honest, I can't wait to come back!

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