I'm going to get straight to the point: This is the best Lebanese (or even Near/Middle Eastern) food I've had for probably fifteen years...and I eat this cuisine at every opportunity! Visiting, from California, some dear friends in Mesa, we ventured through the triple-digit heat for about 20 minutes to get there. Even they as locals had never heard of the place, hidden amidst miles of chain stores and strip malls. But it wasn't long before we were all singing its praises and vowing to return. Across the board, every dish was peak: ultra-creamy and subtly garlicky hummus; silken, appropriately smoky baba ghannouj; perfectly crisp, tender, not-doughy-inside falafel; and herby tabbouli, light (but not vanishingly so) on the bulgur in the Levantine style. These basics always make or break such a restaurant, and they were all outstanding. Add to this seldom-seen delights like foul medamas (fava-bean soup), four variants of ghallabah (grilled meats or seafood), chack-chouka/shakshuka (eggs poached in tomatoes and onions), and two types of pita baked on premises and served from the oven--all in generous portions and at reasonable prices--and it's worth the drive wherever you are in Phoenix and environs. I would eat here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if I lived here. I will absolutely return on my next visit. read more

So, I only came here tonight because the place next door- Sal's had too long of a wait. Everytime I come here, I am disappointed. The waitress never gave us or offered us any refills on drinks. She was gone most of the night. There's an upcharge for fresh bread and so I said yeah, we'll do it. She said she'd bring out the pee-packaged pita bread and the fresh bread that we paid extra for. Then she never brought out the pee-packaged stuff like she said she was going to. The bread was ok, but they only gave us 3 pieces of pita bread which were about the size of a sand dollar. This was not enough bread for 2 people with 3 dips. Also, the fries were the kind of fries you get when it looks like they haven't cleaned the grease in a while. The babaganoush was really good. But everything else was pretty mediocre. I've been here 3 or 4 times and everytime I feel as though the service is bad and the food is overpriced. It's really sad, but I want to like this place, but I can't. Also, they have a rewards program but my waitress didn't try to get me to sign up. I asked when I saw it. It's a pet peeve of mine. But- I guess she doesn't really care or offer it because she probably doesn't think people will come back. My friend who joined me tonight is Muslim and she needed a place to pray, but this place didn't have one. I was surprised to learn that tonight as well. Spend your money elsewhere. read more

Phoenicia Pita Kitchen - Greek Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I've been to this place before, and was looking forward to meeting a friend for dinner here. We found a table right away, as it was rather slow when we arrived It's a cute dining room with a big mural on one wall, lots of plants, and a super cool "wall" of hanging grits and veggies. A very nice server came to take our order and bring our food. We were there talking for quite a long while, and he checked on us often, even after we had finished eating. We paid at the counter. I ordered the Greek salad with gyro meat. It normally comes with bets and olives, but I ordered it without them. My friends ordered the chicken shawarma plate, which is huge. Both were really good. This place is a solid choice for Mediterranean food. The service is great and so is the good, served in an inviting atmosphere. read more

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Update-- since my first review, they changed the iced tea. It is still flavored but it's a lovely cinnamon/cardamum flavor. I love and crave it. The spinach is the best I have EVER had. read more

We are repeat customers here and for good reason... it's amazing! We have only dined in once and all other times did take out. In my book if your take out is amazing after a several mile drive that speaks volumes! Every time we get home with the food it's still hot and fresh. Their Greek fries may be the best I have ever had. My kids agree! Loaded with sauce and feta. Oh man! So good! The platter is generous and we share that with the fries to have a plentiful meal, even having leftovers! The staff is friendly every time. This place is usually packed when we come for our food which is a great sign. We will keep this one on rotation. read more

Phoenicia Pita Kitchen - # 11 Chicken Shawarma Platter with rice, hummus and garlic sauce - Greek Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Pro-tip: Don't get the fries. You get way more meat getting a mix combo than the chicken kebab plate. Highlights: The restaurant interior is really cute and the customer service is great. My husband really liked the gyro meat - it was well portioned and flavorful. They have a very large menu and I would be interested in ordering something atypical that you get at other Greek counter Service chains. Lowlights: Really disappointed in their fries - they aren't crispy or satisfying. The regular pita is rock hard or you have to pay extra for their homemade one. The chicken shawarma was so greasy which I didn't even think was possible for chicken shawarma. For the plate meals, you only get two sides. read more

Phoenicia Pita Kitchen - Shawarma Combo - Greek Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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My family has been coming here for many years and the food has always been great, aside from a few take out mishaps. I definitely recommend dining in here, for that reason. I really like the chicken shawarma but decided to try the ghallaba today which was very solid, but surprisingly a little sweet. read more

Phoenicia Pita Kitchen - Ghallaba with spicy chicken - Greek Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I've come here a lot of times to eat by myself. I absolutely love the food here because it's so fresh and some of the best Mediterranean food I've had. Today I came in and sat down, I waited 10 minutes to be helped and a girl server kept looking at me, but didn't offer a menu or ask if I was waiting for an online order, nothing. This is a first for me to not be acknowledged at all until the guy came by after I had decided to just place my order online. It wasn't busy at all. He asked if I'd been helped and I explained that I was waiting so long that I just decided to order on my phone. No sorry, just nothing. I'll just order take out from now on. I've been a server for almost 22 years, she needs to be retrained to say the least. read more

Delicious authentic flavors! Cannot comment much on service because we took food to-go. Very quaint understated place. Great portion size and great value. We ordered the Phoenicia combo to sample more main items. My favorite was the lamb kafta. Their pita bread is fresh and fluffy. Hummus was a but runny but very flavorful. Even the rice was seasoned well with spices. The whole family was quite impressed with the flavors of the food here and we will surely be ordering from this restaurant again. I didn't take photos because the ones posted are well-represented for their menu items. read more

So sad, we've come here many times and it's a 45 minute drive for us, so when we choose to come here it's because we really want to. We were stoked to come here tonight, but unfortunately did not leave as happy as we entered. I had ordered a tabouleh salad with beef kabob, I instead received tabouleh with beef shawarma. My daughter ordered a fattoush salad with chicken kabob and received the salad with chicken shawarma. The service was friendly, but the problem is when you hire someone who can't differentiate between kabob and shawarma. Honestly, even after being told about the mistake that was made, they should have made an attempt to fix it. I think what really frustrated me was asking why they didn't receive a tip at the end??? I'm sorry you don't have the audacity to fix your mistake but you have the audacity to ask why no tip? I mean honestly speaking tipping is not required especially when I leave paying over $130 for food, but why should I leave a tip for this service and food that I didn't even get to eat? read more

Family owned place. Good and hot fresh food, decent menu prices, service is quick and ambiance is nice. They have indoor and outdoor seating, big food portions to share, and some nice dessert options. Do try and let me know how it was :) read more

Our neighbors recently introduced us to Phoenicia Cafe, and it has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants!! The space itself is small, but there is a variety of seating inside, as well as a few small tables outside. Service has been excellent both times we have dined in. We started with the hummus and pita for an appetizer - it's so yummy!! We usually end up taking some home with us. The small portion is definitely enough for 2-4 people. For this trip, we dined in on a Saturday evening. My husband and I split the Greek fries - gyro meat, fries, onions, tomatoes, feta, and tzatziki. They are AMAZING. We love them. It was plenty of enough food for us to split. We did, of course, buy some baklava for us to take home too!! I'm not sure if I'll try something new on the menu next time we come in, or if I'll stick with the Greek fries because of how much I love them!! read more

Phoenicia Pita Kitchen - Small hummus - Greek Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Visited this place last year... and completely forgot about the name. The service is amazing! Ambience is fun and food is just outstanding. We got done from the gym and wanted to have protein rich food. Given this is closer to the gym , we recalled how amazing the last experience was and visited it again! They now have fresh juices made in house which is PERFECT! The Lebene and hummus are just spot on and so was the speciality dish - Quizi. The meat of the lamb shank was perfect tender and juicy and fell off the bone leaving a mother watering moment! The lebene and lamb stole the show! Don't forget to try their speciality grape soda for that flavor enhancement! The juice took us by surprise and was perfect for after gym meal! I will def look forward to visiting here more! read more

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Phoenicia derived from: The name Phoenicia comes from the Greek word phoinix, which may have referred to the color purple-red or to the Phoenicians' production of a highly valued purple dye. I walked in and was promptly greeted, to-go, go to the counter. If you're eating there, just pick up a table. Everyone was happy, excited, and most importantly, welcoming! Great start! When you walk in, it's a small spot, clean with about 15 tables. Sylvia and her husband run Phoenicia Cafe small little spot for 20 years! Did you know that? They are nailing the Mediterranean flavor profile! They just added a Pita machine to make them fresh! Using a Mediterranean spice, I believe it is called Za'arta (I could be worng) on one Pita sample, and the other one was Pita with cheesy deliciousness on top. I went with the beef shawarma and did not disappoint in any way, shape, or form! In-house made beef, marinated just right, house made hummus, house made Pita bread, lettuce, tomato's, onions, and tahini. Bite by bite, each one oozing a blend of flavors that will make your taste buds go bonkers! I wish I had ordered more Pita bread to pick up all the extra that busted out of the Pita! Check in on their Yelp page to see if they have a deal (may be expired, 50% off second item you buy) and if it is expired, who gives to 2 bleeps! They are well worth every dollar spent!! I unfortunately did not try the Baklava... next time! , Sas efcharistó (thank you in Greek) Paul read more

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Make no mistake I come here for one reason and one reason only. The Gyro! The service? Always great! read more

The food here is FABULOUS. I've not had Mediterranean food this good in..I actually don't remember. I ordered for a take out, and am so excited to try it in person. I ordered the chicken shawarma plate, some za'atar flatbread, some fresh pitas, and the tri hummus. Please try this place out. I called to compliment the food and the gentleman on the phone was so kind as well! :-) read more

I love this place. They serve steak fries. Their Philly sandwich is awesome. It has the skillet taste and flavor. My wife loves their Mediterranean dishes with rice and hummus. We always get a baklava to go. Yummy. read more

This is a little gem. It's a unassuming spot but the food and the engagement of the servers is top notch. Greek fries were delicious with feta and their dressing. I ordered the spinach pie and it was so good. I was so happy I had left overs to take home and pop in the oven for lunch the next day. The homemade pitas are delicious too. The servers answered questions and made helpful suggestions. read more

I ordered a gyro and no lettuce was added. I don't understand why on their menu it says tzatziki sauce, onion, tomato and lettuce (upon request) lettuce should come on the gyro their menu makes no sense. Please make a change. Food was still good I just really like lettuce I don't understand why if it's listed I still need to ask for lettuce you know? read more

This place is super tasty! It's our first time eating here, but we will definitely be back. The staff was very friendly, proactive, and interactive. They helped us pick menus items and were patient with our many questions. We ordered to go. The wait was a little long since they made everything fresh, so bear that in mind if you plan to do take out. read more

Phoenicia Pita Kitchen - Greek Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

WOW. Phoenicia Pita Kitchen just became my new go-to spot! The food was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and made with love. I had the chicken shawarma plate and everything from the hummus to the tabbouleh was perfection. The service was warm and welcoming, and the vibe inside was casual but super clean and cozy. You can tell they care about both the food and the experience. Highly recommend if you're craving something authentic and satisfying. This place deserves ALL the stars! Favorites: Chicken shawarma, garlic sauce, and that soft pita Food: 10/10 Service: Friendly and fast Ambiance: Chill and clean read more

Best Service Best Food Super Cute If you have not been to this place it's a must to try. Got the falafel wrap and it's delicious and fresh. 5 read more

Food was great. My friend and I were catching up and we closed the place. Service was great too. The guys were prompt in filling beverages and not rushing us. read more

Let me tell you something... I am so glad I gave this restaurant another opportunity, everything was so delicious from the Shawarma to the pita to the hummus to the rice to the french fries even the ketchup was delicious! Their homemade pita is amazing, first time ever trying hummus, and it was delicious even my husband's first time trying Mediterranean food and he was amazed! We will definitely be back for more! The service was great, friendly and fast, the place was packed and rightfully so because it is delicious! read more

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Absolute gem of a restaurant! We went last night and was looked after by Ryan. He was cheerful, happy and very accommodating. We have no had service like this in a long long time. Stellar staff member!!! Food was delicious and plentiful. We ordered one gyro and one sharwama combo platter. Both my husband and I really enjoyed the garlic paste haha I haven't had such great garlic paste like that since living in the Middle East. The baklava was spot on! Not lacking in honey or nuts. My daughters also enjoyed their serving of ice cream. We can't wait to come back. Would highly recommend read more

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Definitely one of the best Mediterranean restaurants around this area. The food is always excellent and you receive a good amount. The staff are always friendly and make great recommendations. read more

Hubs and I worked up an appetite after watching a movie nearby. We decided to check out Phoenicia Cafe. We were greeted and seated right away. The space itself is quite spacious and bright, with plenty of available seating. We ordered the following: Arabic coffee $4.99 Shrimp ghallaba $18.99 Gyros pita $10.99 Baklava $2.99 The coffee was fantastic. It was strong and unique. I really liked it. My entrée was the shrimp ghallaba which had shrimp, peppers, onions, tomatoes, carrots and rice and hummus. It was flavorful. The portion was quite generous, and I had to take some of it to-go. Hubs had the gyro and he said it was okay. Before leaving, I just had to try the baklava - we ordered it to-go and proceeded to eat it in the car on the way home. It was delicious! In fact, we wished we had ordered two! read more

We were Looking for new places to explore, and options to dine in. Wanted to try Mediterranean and came across this little café in Gilbert. It was a week day and was pretty packed. There was a lot of orders for GrubHub and other online deliveries. The customer service was excellent. We were welcomed greeted and explained about all the menu items. We went with Greek fries, chicken Shawarma, and Philly cheese Shawarma. Everything arrived fresh and looking absolutely fantastic . The Greek fries was pre-loaded with cheese and ranch. We thought it was all right. The Philly cheese Shawarma was the best of all, the sauce was excellent the chicken cooked to perfection, juicy and tasty. Overall, we had a good filling meal. Upon checking, realized that this business has been there for 19 years and they have another branch in Tempe. We ended our meal with homemade baklava. Everything tasted good. The pricing is not bad and with tons of food, they hit ball out the park. read more

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The food is very good, big portions. The service is also really good. I can't believe I drove by here so many times and this is the first time I've been here. My son loves it. I will be back. read more

Awesome. Look no further for a great Mediterranean experience. Simple atmosphere, reasonably priced - great food! And outstanding/helpful/courteous staff. The wait staff helped us order and did us right! Highly suggest trying read more

Oh My Gosh‼ This place has so DELICIOUS the meat was so tender & juicy, perfect seasoning the potions are so big they truly don't skimp on anything. The service, was so friendly and knowledgeable. I could easily give them a 5 out of 5 plus 2 more... it was that yummy Ambience & Cleanliness: Service: Food: read more

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I love this restaurant! I've eaten here several times and I have yet to be disappointed. The staff is always working hard, they're efficient and they're friendly. The food comes out hot and delicious. It's a very casual place and it's always been clean. My husband and I favor the gyro platter so we had those last night but we also ordered Greek fries to give them a shot. Glad we did! We were both impressed. We had so much left over from our gyro platters we had enough left overs for an entire meal the next day. The servings are generous! read more

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I got to talk about games and stuff with them, they were very nice Amazing Great food read more

Amazing food Great Service Reasonable prices Flavorful but not overly spicy Friendly, Fast Fun servers read more

Phoenicia Pita Kitchen - Inside restaurant - Greek Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Fantastic find. First, the man working the room serving was so personable. A winner with attention and cheeriness. He couldn't have been more helpful. All over the room attending to people and yet not letting anyone feel missed. Secondly, the food was great. My lunch was the Chicken Kabab with rice and Greek salad. It was fresh and tasty. The chicken was tender. The rice was all good (no dried or overcooked pieces). Great value for the price. Nice interior. The indoor seating is two and four top with a bench/couch in the middle of the room with tables around it. Good use of space. Loved the experience, service, and food. Please do try this place; you will be glad you did. read more

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AMAZING!!!! Delicious everything! Service was kind and friendly, very helpful with answering all of my questions. I can't forget to mention how clean the whole restaurant was. Can't wait to go back to try some more menu items. read more

AMAZING!!! I've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. The food is always fresh and delicious with large portions. The staff is great and always exceptional service. I took a few of my girlfriends who have been wanting to try it and they loved it! read more

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Great place for greek foods. Generous portions and delicious flavor. The wait staff is friendly.

I love this place. The rice is my favorite, cooked perfectly. The salad is great, the dressing is on point. Great portions.

Yes yes yes yes yes yes and yes. Small dining room, great staff, amazing food. Everything reheats well, because you will have left overs! Can't say enough good things about this place read more