Friendly waiter, cool beer selection, and hummus is excellent! Enjoy having decent restaurant options downtown. Prices are reasonable and service is prompt. read more

Papachino's - They have a cool beer selection and frosted mugs...well done! - Mediterranean Near Me - Modesto, California

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Always happy to eat here. The gyros are fantastic!! The service is great!! Yum yum yum yum! read more

Papachino's - Gyros!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Modesto, California

I bet this is a great place for lunch. They close at 7:30 most night regardless what is said here. Had the sampler plate and was very pleased read more

Papachino's - The wall - Mediterranean Near Me - Modesto, California

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Given this is more of a bistro style greek restaurant, I found it outstanding. Friendly table service. The large gyro pita was superb. So many times gyro meat is dry. This was moist and flavorful. The pita was fluffy and fresh. Onions, tzatziki, and tomatoes, all were there. And it came with a fair size Greek salad which was actually good! read more

Wow terrible service I was turned down service from the young lady for not wearing a mask when I have a medical condition she was very very rude and obnoxious and told me to go outside. She didn't even allow me to talk was just completely rude. read more

Good food, I like that's it's family owned business. More intimate. The service was great as well.

Hi , I ordered gyros sandwich with fries .. & the food and fries were really dry.. I hate leaving bad review but just wanted to let you know about it for next time to not make it hella dry . read more

Quality continues, improved, with new owners. I've known this restaurant since it was first open by Jack.. Glad only change was more delicious food. read more

I ordered chicken Marsala. I had had it before. It tasted like it was made with Boone's Farm wine. I spoke to the arrogant manager who mansplained to me how they don't 86 a dish when they don't have the ingredient it's named after, dripping with sarcasm. He admitted they grabbed some nasty cooking wine at a local supermarket. Oh, and I'M the dummy? I'll take my business elsewhere. read more

Being a vegetarian in the Modesto area can be tough. One place Yelp recommended was closed, so I found Papachino's. It was a good find. The falafel was crunchy and well flavored. The fries were tasty too. Prices are reasonable, and the service was fast. If I'm in the area again, I'll be back. read more

A nice lunch option while downtown if you are looking for something different. A nice cozy environment with beautiful murals on the walls. It gets pretty busy around noon so I would recommend going in either a little before or a little after the lunch rush. Sandwiches come with soup, salad or fries. read more

Papachino's - Roasted Veggie Panini with fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Modesto, California

Delicious! We ordered the chicken pita sandwich and the gyro pita and both were outstanding. The tzatziki sauce was especially tasty-- a great blend of yogurt, cucumber, dill, and seasonings, just bursting with flavor. The Greek salad is tangy, fresh, and the perfect light accompaniment to the rich pitas. The Zorba was great too, but we think it might have been even better with veggies on the side. It's empty in here and shouldn't be-- this is a great place for lunch and the wait staff are always friendly and helpful. They're also great at providing meal substitutes for those who need them. Check it out, you won't be disappointed! read more

So yummy! Perfect servings wish I took a photo before eating. The pasta was so creamy and fresh. The meat tender and soft. Noodles cooked perfectly. The lentil soup brought back memories of my childhood. I will for sure be coming back again. Don't worry their lamp is yummy too. So many flavors in their sauce and the rice that it comes with was yummy. Very quiet time when we went to eat. Staff was friendly and the place was clean and comfortable to be there. read more

Ordered chicken piccata and since its my favorite I was excited. Absolutely no flavor. Tastes like olive oil and when you squeeze the lemon slices it tastes like lemon olive oil. Chicken pieces were old and dry. Noodles were super dry because there wasn't enough sauce. Super sad read more

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My boyfriend and I went here for a quick dinner before seeing a movie at the State theater. The restaurant is cozy and the environment is warm and inviting. It was a weeknight and it was quiet so we got seated immediately. We really enjoy Mediterranean food and I've been trying to find a place in town that serves moussaka. This place does and I was very excited. I opted for a squash soup as well. The soup was warm and a lot thicker than I expected. The flavor was really good and soup itself tasted hearty despite just being a vegetable based soup. The moussaka did not look like what I expected. There was a lot of cheese so it made the dish a little greasy but this wasn't a big issue. The sauce was delicious and the overall flavor was great. I'm really happy with this place and will definitely be coming back. read more

Papachino's - Moussaka - Mediterranean Near Me - Modesto, California

Great food, good background music, close to state theatre, wonderful pita bread and dipping sauce- sampler dish was perfect with a bottle of "Dark horse" Cabernet Sauvignon read more

Wonderful experience at Papachino's!! Delicious food, and excellent service. We will definitely go back. Very close to the Gallo Theater, an easy walk. read more

Gave this place a shot today. Service was good polite and prompt. Not necessarily a place I would go back to during Covid though no masks, people coming in no masks, however some protocol they got my drink etc. Food was good, got the falafel pita my go to on Mediterranean joints. The falafel had good flavor, pretty clear they made it there, instead of the frozen disks you see at other places. The only thing would be a better fry to the falafel to get that crisp exterior with delicious chickpea interior. The veggies inside were fresh, and I liked that they used the pickled banana peppers instead of pickles. Tzatziki had good taste and the feta used gave a sharp complexity to the dish. Now unexpectedly the fries that I got with the pita were to die for! Pretty clear they keep their oil good. I would go back, but after the pandemic. read more

The service is always speedy and great and the food is absolutely delicious. I would eat here every day if I could

I am pregnant with TWINS and have been craving their humus. I called to place a Togo order and spoke with Christina their "Manager". The Holytizers appetizer on their menu was tempting my pallet and I asked her for more information about it. Christina's professional and guest service oriented answer, " Are you reading this from a menu? Read the description. The description says exactly what it is. I'm just going to repeat what it says" I'd rather take my business elsewhere. I'm not in the business of paying people to be rude and sarcastic. Sorry boys, looks like we're not having humus tonight. I am rating this place a 3 because their food is scrumptious but their choice of leadership is below par. read more

Really good food it's a cozy little place the employees were really nice will be going back again

This is such a great downtown spot for lunch. Whether you're planning to have a slow, casual lunch with a friend or you're trying to fit in a quick meal between meetings, Papachino's is great at accommodating. The servers are always very friendly and attentive and will definitely make you feel like a valued customer. The food is spot on. My go-to is typically a gyro sandwich and salad. Everything I've had has been served fresh and very well seasoned. The portions are always the perfect amount and at a great price. read more

Everything was average. Surprised considering the great yelp reviews, but I think a lot of those are outdated. We ordered calamari- it looked like it was purchased at Costco and thrown in the oven. It was great that it only took 5 min to come out, but also very concerning. Side salad was okay, they were out of ranch. Chicken Marsala was good but very rich to the point it hurt my stomach, but I couldn't stop eating it. Bummer we last minute chose this for our 5th anniversary and everything was less than spectacular. read more

Got takeout for the family this weekend, and was blown away with the food!!!! Amazing food, fresh cooked, homestyle. Come to find out it's a family-owned restaurant. I highly recommend this restaurant!!!! read more

Came here for the first time after the Alzheimer's walk which was nearby. The hummus was good and so was the eggplant. I ordered a gyros wrap and it was full and hearty. A good place to get lunch! read more

My friends from the Bay Area came to visit me so we thought it would be nice to dine out since Modesto was able to allow dine in customers . We were the only customers . The girl who worked there was mostly on her phone watching a video. She did not have a mask or practice any covid-19 safety procedures . The young man came and took our food order . We ordered drinks but never got them. The girl working there suddenly was blowing her nose in front of us constantly which caused my friends and I to lose our appetite and wanted to avoid anything covid related . My friends and I took our food to go but lost our appetite and was unable to finish our food . I haven't had Mediterranean food in a while and probably won't be back after this bad experience . read more

I love this place! I come here every chance I get for my Greek fix! Salads are my favorite but everything I've had is amazing! read more

This was wonderful! We are not from the area and just happened upon it as we like Mediterranean food. This was by far the best we've had. The lady who waited on us ( I think was the owner) took the time to explain how they make their gyros meat. We had such a flavorful salad. Great atmosphere!! read more

I always order their Chicken Marsala and it comes with a side Greek Salad. Never disappoints my appetite. However the service is somewhat slow and could use some training. read more

Let me start out with the fact that I love Papachinos food! With that being said, I was in last night on my lunch break to grab dinner; my co worker and I had the best service from Alex!! She knew we were in a hurry so she was moving extremely fast doing her best to get us out of there on time... thank you Alex for the great conversation and friendly face .. I will always come back :) read more

Food is always great, unpretentious and just good! They make veggie noodles in place of pasta and are always friendly

The best mediterranean food in town!! I was greeted immediately, the food was delicious and the service was fantastic. 5 stars read more

Papachino's - Mediterranean Near Me - Modesto, California

I used to eat at Papachino's when they were located in another location which was bigger, more room for people to sit. The food here is very good. Have eaten lunch there several times. Still prefer Papapavlos for excellent Greek cuisine. A little to pricey for some people though therefore, Papachino's makes an excellent 2nd choice. read more

Perfectly cozy Astonishing Greek food Palatable A$$kicking hummus Chill staff Hot patrons (yes, I have no shame) Incredible tastes No regrets Outstanding service Surely coming back! read more

I yelped for "Mediterranean" food and this place came up with lots of good reviews, so I decided I had to try it. Yelp has failed me for the first time. We ordered fried calamari, falafels, and chicken gyros with a side of french fries and salad. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, was so incredibly salty! I had to keep dipping my food in the yogurt to lessen the saltiness. The gyros were the only decent part of our meal, but even that was just mediocre. It tasted more like chicken fajita in pita than anything else. Maybe it was just a bad day. Maybe I ordered the wrong things. Or maybe I just have a different palate than all these other reviewers. Who knows? But one thing's for sure, I'm not coming back to this place. I would have given it two stars for the decent service, but then I had to spend the rest of the night going in and out of the bathroom. That definitely dropped it down to one star. read more

A friend and I went to Papachinos for dinner. It was reasonably priced, we had went to Skewers down the street but it was out of our price range. The ambience was slick. As you walked in they had a young bloke playing the guitar. He sounded really good. It is initially confusing as you walk in because the front counter is off to the side, so you wonder should you sit or wait to be seated. As you walk a little further you see the servers. The service was attentive.The bathroom was is good shape. The food was delicious but above all they pile it on. We got the three meat pita platter with beef, chicken and gyro meat. The pitas we home made and fluffy. The french fries were overcooked. Overall the food was a bit greasy, but satisfying overall. read more

I had quit coming here under the last owner, the quality and cleanliness had fallen to an unacceptable level. I'm pleased to report that the current owners have restored Papachinos to it's former greatness. The pita was fresh and soft, the meat was moist and spicy, even the salad, simple as it was, was good. A fun sidewalk bistro with good food, an inexpensive place for lunch or an informal dinner. It is fine for a small group, up to about 8 or 10--they are happy to push tables together for a group. read more

Great food, great atmosphere. My favorite Mediterranean restaurant in the area read more

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Unfortunately, we had a bad experience, so we won't be back... The building is actually beautiful & there were lots of pictures painted on the walls to keep my son's attention while we waited. It didn't seem that busy, maybe 6 tables, but the fact that there was only one waitress made for along wait. After finally getting our food, my fiance noticed green stuff floating throughout his iced tea. It was like the slimy green mold that sits at the bottom of a fish tank (gross) . 10 minutes & we can't find the waitress to let her know... when we do catch her, she doesn't even apologize... or offer to take it off the bill... just "What else do you want" & she was very rushed about it. The food itself was good. We got calamari, shrimp pasta & salads. I asked for feta cheese on fries for my son, she liked at me like I was an alien, so I got him a bowl of rice instead- didn't want the hassle haha. When time to check out, I showed the waitress our groupon & she hand wrote the new total on the back of the check. Two meals for about 25$- not bad! But then I got the receipt.... I was still charged $40+... The waitress corrected the man at the cash register who then explained that he couldn't reverse the charge, but he will give me a $14 credit to my card. Okay... I'm still waiting for the credit to show up, but of course the $40 charge is showing already. Oh well. We'll go elsewhere next time read more

Papachino's - Just a portion of the slimy green mold floating throughout the iced tea. - Mediterranean Near Me - Modesto, California

Very amazing and authentic Greek cuisine! Great service and great food. I will forsure come back again! read more

Papachino's - Great food with a lot of authentic Greek cuisine! Very tasty and a good portion. I got the sampler. I recieved very great service! - Mediterranean Near Me - Modesto, California