The gyro. Best in Anchorage. Homemade pocket bread. Tzatziki the way it should be. There is love in every dish that comes from their kitchen. Amazing family. read more

The food was awful!!! I threw it out ! I will not order nor eat from there period! Not worth the 32 bucks. read more

Pizza Olympia - I had the new York steak and spaghetti! Never again! I should've known better going in there and not one customer - Pizza Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This was the first time I've ever been here, I'm mad at myself actually because prior to going, i already knew that i wanted moussaka, cos i love it, and then when confronted with the menu, i order Chicken Parmesan, then mentally kick myself, as i had vowed to get the moussaka. We were greeted warmly, and it seemed empty when we got there (early, around 5) but i cannot be allowed to reach the Hangry stage, because things get ugly. We were taken to a booth, and our server brought waters. Actually pretty small glasses of water, and in fact these are the smallest glasses of water i've seen in a restaurant. As this was my choice of beverage, i was limiting myself, because no carafe or pitcher of water for refills was brought to the table. Nor did the server refill the glass. I don't like that. We ordered - Chicken Parmesan for me, and Chicken Oregano for him. Like i say, i was kicking myself that i forgot about the moussaka. Sometimes, i love that restaurants are quite fusion with their food choices, and other times, i think it can muddle the flavours. We both opted for the soup that was an option, a chicken, lemon and rice Mediterranean soup. A cup of soup was brought out, spoons, and a basket of delicious looking herbed garlic bread. As we'd arrived early, there was no silverware or napkins on the tables yet, so i had to request napkins. I've mentioned before that i really hate cold, or lukewarm food, well this soup was boiling hot, too hot to eat without blowing on it, so we dipped the delicious herby garlic bread, and then ate it whilst blowing on the spoon. It tasted really good and creamy, i liked it a lot, and i prefer too hot than too cold. For our entree, we both believed the marinara sauce tasted of clove, which is not something I'd have expected. Maybe I'm wrong, and I'm mixing clove up with something else. Possibly fresh basil? Anyway, the spaghetti on my dish was perfectly Al dente, the chicken Parmesan lovely and cheesy, however the chicken was a tad on the drier side. Not massively so, it wasn't inedible, but i didn't eat it all. His potatoes were like an English "chip" (what Americans call french fries) and i had some of those, i felt they were a little wet, as they'd been sitting in the marinara sauce, but still, it didn't stop me eating them. Neither of us finished our meal, nor did we take home leftovers, of which there were plenty. Maybe i just had higher expectations, as this has 4 and a half stars, and i did see loyal customers coming in and being treated very warmly, almost like family, and asking for their usual table. I'd definitely come again though, as I've really got to try the moussaka. read more

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I haven't been here in a long long time, but it used to be my favorite place to go as a child. It was a special place for us and strictly for celebrations. Coming in late to Anchorage from Whittier I saw they were still open so we went to have dinner here. Prices definitely have gone up, but only after being seated and given drinks were we told of a $2+ up charge per item. It was already quite expensive in my opinion so it was kind of disappointing to me. However, we did decide to stay. The decor is still as it was when they opened. It's tired. It's dated. It's dingy and dirty. Our cushions were cracked on both benches and lacked substance. I felt the waitress was gruff at first, but I ignored my feelings. I decided I would let my partner have a meal and i would have a dinner salad as I wasn't that hungry and he was. His chicken Parmesan although pretty good looking visually, he was very disappointed. The chicken was a chicken patty that was breaded. You could see the uniformity of the processed chicken. While it may be a higher quality patty it's basically a reheated nugget, it's not what was expected at all. Especially for $25. We expected an actual chicken breast. To me the sauce smelled very sweet when it arrived to the table, but I didn't taste it. My partner did say it was sweet. His Greek salad came with one Greek olive. It was a good, fresh salad...just a far cry from Greek. Soda was canned for those who enjoy the fountain variety. Upon completion we were prepared with our card when she brought the check. My partner handed over his card and the waitress flipped and slapped the bill over. My partner acknowledged his card again and said "all on the card please" and she told him she flipped it that way to see the total. Hmm... $40 (not including tip) for: 1 Chicken Parmesan w/ Greek side Salad 1 Dinner Salad w/ Italian 1 Sprite Complimentary bread Really I would do 1/5, but the food was edible. They're not going to hurt from my lack of business of course, but I am bummed it's not as I remembered. read more

This was our first time eating at Pizza Olympia and we've found a new family favorite. The seafood fettuccine was delicious and the clams were hearty. The pizza, as my son put it, was the best he's had since we moved here. read more

Pizza Olympia - Half pepperoni and cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I went out for dinner here tonight with my husband and in-laws for the first time. The food was amazing I'm not even kidding they have they BEST GYRO I've had in my entire life! It's like a gyro sandwich it was amazing! My husband got the Italian calzone and he said it was the best calzone he's ever had! Our in-laws took us here because they also think they have the best gyro! I didn't take any photos because I was with company but if you are a gyro lover you MUST TRY THIS PLACE! plus it is locally owned by a couple. The wife was the only front of house staff and the husband was the only cook. That's hard work! read more

Been ages since I had been here - took my grandparents out since it had been a long time, and we all loved it still! The gyro is the best I have ever had! Totally recommend. Side salad with house dressing hit the spot. Also added a soup of the avgolemono soup, which was just as good as when I used to eat it 20+years ago. Lasagna was cheesy, and my grandpa enjoyed which I was surprised since it had a nutmeg? or cinnamon? flavor. Got a half/half pizza: Mama Mia & Athena's Delight. Would get thin crust next time and the anchovies on the side of the Mama Mia - it was overpowering. Not a fast dining experience - believe we were there for a little over an hour and a half, but that's why you go out, right? To get out of the house and enjoy the company. Will definitely come back and recommend others! read more

Lovely food lovely family, been coming here for years and can never get enough. Service is like being treated like family and it's just so peaceful. Truly a wonderful gem of anchorage alaska. read more

Pizza Olympia - Pizza Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great food. Even the house salad with greek house dressing is great. The owner is lovely as well.

I came here for my lunch break the other day since it has been two years from my last visit and was craving some Greek food. Pizza Olympia is a longtime Spenard institution that is located between Northern Lights and Benson across from the former REI location and next door to the Buckaroo Club. When I arrived, I was warmly greeted by one of the owners who quickly seated me at a booth. After going through the menu for a couple of minutes, I decided to settle on the Moussaka (fried eggplant, potatoes, seasoned ground beef, zucchini topped with Besamel sauce and plenty of melted cheese). This has been a customer favorite for many years and I still remember the family owners advertising this dish from their old commercials back in the 1980's. I was given a basket of complimentary garlic bread to munch on while waiting. The wait was a little longer than I would have liked especially with the limited time I had on my break. My order arrived about 20 minutes before my lunch break was scheduled to end. I made the best out of the situation and tried to finish it as best I could. The Moussaka was delicious with plenty of melted cheese and ground beef to complement the eggplant and the zucchini blended with the Besamel sauce. What happened next was the reason I decided to go with four stars for this updated review, the owner noticed how long I was waiting and she surprised me with a free loaf of seasoned Greek bread. She explained her husband made these loaves every year during the holidays. This was such a nice gesture on her part and one that would ensure me to come back here for a dinner with family and friends in the near future. This kind of warmth and sincerity from the owners is why Pizza Olympia has been going strong for such a long time as many businesses have come and gone through the years in the surrounding area. read more

Pizza Olympia - Moussaka with garlic bread! - Pizza Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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It's been a while since I've been here. I know the owner Athena through her daughter Zoe. We went to high school together. Athena is just fantastic. So it's been a few years, but I was remembering the thin-ish crust and sauce on the pizzas and I was like yes, please. I ordered a pepperoni pizza and a lamb gyro. Delivery was fast and food hot. Dove into the pizza. I liked the sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. Crust? Not so much. It was thick, overly floured on the bottom, and didn't taste homemade. Recipe change? Gyro was very tasty and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Quite large. Thinly sliced lamb, tomato, tzatziki, and onion. This breading I liked. I think this is more of a 3* experience since I didn't get to see Athena, but it's 4 for overall memories and taste. Hopefully the crust is better next time. I lament the fact I didn't take any photos since there are so few on the site. Will recommend. read more

Amazing food, I would give it 6 stars if I could. Just taste so great. We came fie my daughter's birthday and when they brought out the ice cream we ordered for her, it had a candle and party favor on it. They serve more than pizza, they have a nice variety of Greek and Italian food. read more

Worst service cold food took one bite and left and the food. So disappointed Used to go here 30 years ago.. not the same!!

All I can say is get the gyro with lamb. It has to be the best in town by far. It takes a minute to cook but we'll worth the wait.

We ordered Athena's Delight pizza and picked it up and it was delicious. The inside was quite dated so not sure I would want to dine in but the pizza rocked. read more

I appreciate any restaurant that has clear directions for how to pick up orders during this time. Every place is different so I appreciate when places are clear with what they expect. My food was ready in about 30 minutes. While I was waiting to pay, I got to chatting with another customer- his family has been eating here for something like 20 years. Don't need a better testimonial than that! My chicken parmesan was really tasty! The red sauce is seasoned slightly different than what I'd expect, but it was really good. The pasta was slightly overcooked, but I'll overlook that given how good everything else was. The lady who took my payment was beyond friendly! Would go back just for that family-type atmosphere. read more

Pizza is my favorite Italian/Greek place in Anchorage and is my family's favorite traditional pizza shop in Anchorage. The restaurant is a small, family run business and the pasta and other recipes have been brought over to Alaska with the family. The restaurant has won several awards and rightfully so. Everything is made from scratch. The sauces are amazing, pastas are made fresh and are not sitting there all dried up. If you know your pasta (I.e. have travelled through Italy) this is your place to get true Italian food. Greek is on point as well. The pizza is also delicious. If you want a thicker crust and full of a traditional flavor, this is the place. Everything handmade. Most evenings the mother or grandma is there and will sit and talk with you. She used to cook, but she is now in her 80s. Ask her questions! Sometimes you will here this joyous family enjoying their own family meal. This is how you know this food is what you should be eating. Still deciding to go? It's 5 stars. The parking lot is tricky, don't let the location fool you. Go. You won't regret it. It's the best. read more

The environment is so homey. Truly comfort food that is made with love. Greek food at its finest. My favorite stop when I visit Anchorage. An absolute must do! read more

This is a family owned business. They have excellent pizza. The atmosphere is an upscale pizza place but the food is Italian, at its best. We go here frequently. Friendly, personal service. Highly recommend! read more

Love the pizza and salads, great service and atmosphere. The place has intimate booths and is quiet and nice to have a quiet conversation with friends and not be subjected to loud conversations or loud ambience. read more

Ordered the chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana, and house salads. Great delivery to my hotel and fast / friendly service. Food was hot upon arrival and had a ton of garlic bread. Both dishes were tasty and did not disappoint! Would recommend to travelers and anyone coming into Anchorage. read more

I had the moussaka and my cousin had the steak. Both were delicious, the steak especially with what I think was a nice wine marinade and lots of garlic gloves tucked into the steak in various places. Very very tasty. This was the first time I've had moussaka so I'm not going to criticize it much, since maybe I'm just not that much of a moussaka fan in general. From the description, I was expecting lots of egg plant but I found almost none that I could detect. However, there were lots of potatoes and plenty of cheese and beef. The cheese and special sauce were super tasty. Very delicious and filling. So, I don't know, does moussaka usually have lots of eggplant? If so, then they were running low. If not, then maybe it was perfect. It seems quite popular. The service was outstanding and extremely friendly. Our waitress was helpful and appropriately talkative. Decor was right for the occasion and food. read more

I love this restaurant, this is not fast food/in and out dinning. This restaurant is a relaxing dinning experience. The food is outrageously delicious. The family owners and staff are great, helpful and friendly. When my family has a evening to burn we go there and enjoy find dinning. read more

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Family owned and delicious! Hummus and olive oil is wonderful with pita, my favorite dinner is calzone Fantasia. Will definitely continue as a regular. read more

Pizza Olympia has the absolute best Gyros in town! The pizza is also amazing. This is my Go-to restaurant in Anchorage!

Hidden gem that should get more credit. Free delivery too. Been going here for a while and never had anything that disappoints. Everything is made from scratch in house including their salad dressings. Standouts are their lemon chicken soup, homemade lasagna and grilled prawns with pasta. Not always the fastest service but always very friendly. You can tell it's definitely a true family affair. It's worth a little bit of the wait to me for the high quality of the food. read more

Delicious food, great environment, friendly staff!!! Best Greek food and pizzas are superb! OMG the dolmades are soooooooooooo yummy!!!

Excellent place. Food is homemade and the owners are friendly and they take care of you. Favourite place to go in ANC and reminds me of home. read more

The best pizza by far in Anchorage! I know other people will say Moose's Toothe but seriously this is better. Also, local and family owned!

I love Pizza Olympia! My favorite is the Denny's Greek Pizza XL, but pretty much everything there is great! It's family run and traditional. So glad they've made it thru all the CoViD stuff and are still in business!! read more

Our food was great and the owners were even better. They made you feel like family! We had 2 toddlers with us and the owners were delighted by them. We had pizza, eggplant parmigiana, gyros salads and soup. It was all delicious and big portions read more

Don't order the scampi. Or the lasagna. It does not taste good. We had a bad experience ordering dinner here and actually not eating much of it, because it tasted horrible. They have a good meat sauce spaghetti, but that's it, even the ravioli isn't great, and it's filled with meat no cheese option. We're not ordering again. Order Italian from somewhere (anywhere) else. read more

The Greek Salad is excellent & made for two - so far the best salad that I have had in Anchorage. We also split a Gyro which was presented calzone style rather than in pita bread. I must say it was quite good and not as messy as the traditional style. They also brought out garlic bread that was crispy-not soggy and very tasty! At the conclusion of our meal, they gave us their traditional "Christmas Bread." They make over 3000 loaves of their bread and give it to their customers from Thanksgiving through New Years. It was a very nice touch. I am very surprised that this place wasn't packed during lunch, but I believe it's because people think that this is just a pizza joint. I'm coming back soon and will review the pizza as I saw two awards for "Best Pizza" in Anchorage. read more

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It's been years since I've been here (we left state), but I found myself remembering the amazing owners (and great food of course). I came in for the first time for a to-go order and as I waited in a booth for the order, I think it was the owner who approached me and told me her mother (or maybe mother-in-law) wanted to talk to me in the back by the kitchen. I was a little surprised and made my way back there. The elderly lady stood up from her chair in the corner, gave me a hug, took my face in her hands, and told me to come back and see her. I'd never met her before, but that was such a sweet experience that I'll definitely make sure to come in again whenever we get back to Anchorage. read more

Excellent excellent meal ! We were expecting just a pizza joint and were very surprised to find an absolute awesome Italian restaurant ! Real Italian family owned restaurant ! Mozzarella bread exceptional!! Gyros yummy! read more

Best food ever with family atmosphere and very friendly staff and owners I grew up in this restaurant and enjoy it every time I go back I've never had bad service or food read more

Ordered my pizza at 4:30 pm today and was told it would be delivered in an hour. Called Pizza Olympia again at 6 pm to let them know I still had not received my pizza. The lady who answered said "it's already been shipped and I should receive it shortly. No sorry or thank you (We already have your money so good luck with that attitude). I finnaly received the pizza at 6:15 pm and it was stone cold and tasted like it was made this morning (not fresh at all). Extremely disappointing. read more

Meh. There was only one other couple eating there when we first walked in, which should have been a sign. The restaurant was very dated. The entry way smelled like an old library- musty and dusty. The booth benches were in serious need of cleaning and reupholstering. Yuck. Server was nice though. Overall the food tasted ok but not worth what they charged. $25 for baby shrimp pasta. $18 for a veggie gyro that was served on grilled French bread or something rather than in a pita pocket like I was expecting. I didn't complain because it tasted good, just odd. It was like a mushroom and onion panini with tzatziki sauce. Lastly, the dessert- $8 for their "chocolate mouse cake," which was literally a slice of Costco's tuxedo cake. You ain't fooling' me. I'm sorry but this was my first time eating here and most likely the last. read more

Great food great service! Our server was great with having our food and drinks out. The food was so delicious. I had lasagna salad and French bread. The lemon chicken soup was to die for. And the salad was scrumptious. The dressing very creamy and flavorful. I have left overs and it is great to snack on. One of the best Italian restaurants I've been to. read more

Went here the other night and probably received some of the best service we've ever gotten in any restaurant. It turns out, the lady taking care of our table was one of the owners, lol. I met my husband in a restaurant very similar to this one so our decision to try this place was met with equal enthusiasm. We probably got there about two hours before closing, and the place was decently busy, but not packed or claustrophobic in any way. Originally, we had planned to get our food as take out but the lady (Georgia is her name) was so sweet to us when we got there we decided to eat in! My husband is always interested in finding good pizza, and since we moved up here, he had yet to really try any of the pizza places in town. This place was a great first choice! Ratings: MamaMia Pizza: The name says it all. He SCARFED it! Told me it was one of the best pizzas he's had on the west coast....10/10. Athena Pizza: I got this without the feta and gotta admit it was pretty damn good considering I am not a pizza person by any means. Toppings and crust all tasted very fresh! 9/10. The Calmata olives made it really pop. Greek Spaghetti: Perhaps the most garlicky spaghetti I've ever tasted. It had a very interesting combination of flavors mostly dominated by garlic and cinnamon: 8/10. It was vey good, but not something I can eat very often. Garlic Bread: Outstanding. Some of the best garlic bread I've had in any restaurant...ever. They served it with an olive oil/tzatziki mix I've never seen before. Excellent flavor combinations once again. 10/10 Ambience: Nice. The lady who took care of us was extremely helpful and accommodating in her efforts to find us a table we'd really enjoy. She did exactly that! 10/10. Service: As already mentioned, we were treated extremely well...like they had known us a long time or something despite that it was our first time there. 12/10. We'll be back for sure! read more