SIX STARS IF YELP WOULD LET ME! AN ABSOLUTE NORTHERN VIRGINIA GEM! My family and I have been loyal Plaka Grill customers for nearly 19 years, dating back to the opening of the original Vienna location. Over time, it has become much more than a restaurant to us--it feels like a second home. We have gotten to know the wonderful family behind it: Peter, George, Tony, and Kathy. Their warmth, friendliness, and genuine hospitality make every visit special. They take time to talk with customers and make people feel welcome, never as part of a scripted routine, but as family. George has been a familiar face since the beginning, and it is remarkable to see that same warmth nearly two decades later. Even more impressive, some employees have been with Plaka since day one. In an industry known for turnover, that says a great deal about the respect, loyalty, and working environment the owners have created. We have also been frequenting the Falls Church location for years, and the consistency between both restaurants is outstanding: friendly service, cleanliness, generous portions, and excellent food. Now, the food! I have traveled to Greece and eaten at Greek restaurants throughout the United States and Greece. Yet I have never found a gyro that comes close to the Plaka gyro--not even in Greece. The meat is juicy, perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and genuinely craveable. The combination of meat, pita, toppings, and seasoning is exceptional. And the hand-cut French fries are among the best I have ever had. They are crispy outside, tender inside, and perfectly seasoned. These are not generic frozen fries; the care and preparation are obvious. Fresh potatoes can vary, so they may occasionally be slightly softer or more cooked than usual, but after nearly 19 years, that is one of the only minor imperfections I can remember. The chicken platter is another standout. The chicken is tender, juicy, flavorful, and consistently satisfying. The zucchini fritters are delicious as well, showing how Plaka can elevate simple ingredients into memorable dishes. I have tried almost everything on the menu and have enjoyed nearly all of it. What impresses me most is the consistency. Anyone can serve a great meal once or twice; maintaining excellent food, generous portions, and friendly service year after year, across multiple locations, is a much greater accomplishment. You definitely get your money's worth here. Portions are substantial, and I often cannot finish everything. The food is not only plentiful but genuinely enjoyable, making the value clear. Cleanliness is another strength. The dining areas are organized and well-maintained, the bathrooms are consistently clean, and the staff take food handling seriously, including wearing gloves when preparing food. These details reflect a restaurant that cares about its operation and its customers. The atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming, whether you are stopping in for a quick meal, dining with family, or enjoying a relaxed dinner. But what I appreciate most is the genuine hospitality. You cannot buy or manufacture a family atmosphere overnight. It comes from years of hard work, integrity, consistency, and caring about the people who walk through the door. I have introduced countless friends and family members to Plaka Grill and continue recommending it whenever someone asks where to find exceptional Greek food in Northern Virginia. I am very particular about restaurants and consider food quality, freshness, flavor, portions, cleanliness, service, consistency, and overall value. Plaka Grill has earned my highest praise. After nearly 19 years, it remains my absolute favorite restaurant in Northern Virginia. I have heard there may be a third location coming to Fair Lakes. If that is true, I could not be more excited. This is exactly the kind of family-owned business I want to see continue growing and succeeding. To Peter, George, Tony, Kathy, and the entire Plaka Grill team: thank you for nearly two decades of wonderful meals, genuine hospitality, generous portions, and unforgettable flavors. Thank you for treating employees with respect, customers like family, and for maintaining the standards that made Plaka special from the beginning. In a world where many businesses cut corners, reduce portions, raise prices, or sacrifice quality, Plaka Grill continues to value what matters: quality, consistency, generosity, hospitality, and family. If you have never been, try the gyro, hand-cut fries, chicken platter, and zucchini fritters. Bring your family or a friend and experience it for yourself. You will likely understand why so many customers return and recommend it. SIX STARS. WITHOUT HESITATION. ONE OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA'S FINEST FAMILY-OWNED RESTAURANTS! OPA! read more

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This is a low key place with great food and reasonable prices. There's plenty of free parking right outside. Service is counter ordering but the cashier was very friendly. The environment is family friendly and comfortable. I started us off with zucchini fritters, which were delicious and better than I expected. I should have ordered more. I got the Plaka gyro (a must try), which was flavorful and filling. My wife the quarter roasted chicken (another must try), which was very moist and flavorful. And son the loukaniko wrap, which he enjoyed. read more

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I had the Loukaniko Wrap (traditional Greek loukaniko sausage), which was decent in my opinion. I personally found the meat to be a bit on the bland side, but I found the toppings as well as the fries to be flavorful. I found the service to be good and the atmosphere to be pleasant. I would consider trying another dish in the future if I am in the area, probably a Souvlaki, or maybe a dessert... read more

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My go-to spot whenever I'm craving a solid Mediterranean-style kebab. I've visited Plaka Grill at two different locations, and both consistently deliver the same great taste and quality. The Chicago-style wrap and the Bifteki wrap are standout favourites! Prices are very reasonable too, which makes it even better. read more

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I've passed by Plaka Grill many times and finally had the chance to try it- wow!- I'll definitely be coming back! The menu has a lot to choose from, but for dishes, basically either a plate, bowl, or wrap. I tried the chicken souvlaki wrap and it was so good. The chicken was tender, pita bread was soft, good sauce, big portion. The fries were hot and fresh too. Interior is simple and clean, order at the counter and they'll bring it to your table. read more

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I stopped by here for dinner Sunday night and I'm glad I did! They have a good variety of different options that I went with a build your own bowl and went with the chicken. The sauces were fantastic, can't go wrong and there are a good number of options whatever you're feeling. I would recommend the half rice and half salad and it feels like a very complete meal you all your toppings. Service was pretty quick and after ordering from the counter, they'll bring it to you at your table. Everything was clean and they had a fun mural that span most of the restaurant. read more

Plaka Grill - Chicken bowl - Greek Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Tasty food and friendly staff with a convenient location in the Giant shopping center that has plenty of parking. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table, some of the menu items/sauces might be unfamiliar so you can ask the staff or look at the dip appetizer section of the menu for explanations of most of them, They have an extensive menu and I tried the zucchini fritters appetizer (fried zucchini patties with mozzarella, mind and garlic) which I enjoyed and went perfectly with the tzatziki yogurt sauce. I also had the pork souvlaki rice bowl with rice, sauteed onions, pickled onions, pepper medley, hummus and melitzanosalata (roasted eggplant with onion and garlic). This was a large portion of tasty Greek food and everything fit well together, though the pork was a bit fatty but perfectly seasoned. I enjoyed my meal here and will be back again. read more

Plaka Grill - Pork Souvlaki Bowl with Rice, Sautéed Onions, Pickled Onions, Pepper Medley, Hummus and Melitzanosalata - Greek Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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The gyro here is very delicious and for $10.50 you're getting a nicely sized gyro which is amazing. The gyro meat is tender and fresh although the fries are about $6 they give you A LOT read more

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Love the souvlaki. It's my go to when I don't want to cook dinner. I have reduced my stars from a previous review because the atmosphere is getting "long in the tooth" as they say. For example, the light fixtures over the tables are dusty and the string lights strung across the dining area have very few bulbs still working. This lack of attention to detail worries me about what's going on in the kitchen. I'm not claiming there's any problems, but these matters do affect how I perceive a restaurant. So please management gussy up the place. read more

First and last time to Plaka Grill. It's a fast-food Greek restaurant. I ordered chicken souvlaki and was served a very small portion of tiny cut up bites of an overcooked meat-like substance that looked more like dog kibble than chicken. Tzatsiki does not come with the kibble, had to go back to the counter to order it separately. It was the worst tzatziki I've ever had. There was no fresh taste of cucumber, tanginess from lemon juice/vinegar, and bite of garlic and dill or mint. Instead, it was thick, heavy, and flat tasting, with almost no taste of garlic and dill/mint. I t cost too much for the quantity and quality. The staff behind the counter was friendly, therefore, two stars. read more

We ordered three plaka gyros with extra meat and were really disappointed. There was even less meat than in the regular gyros and only a smattering of fries. Spent way too much for the amount of food we got and not anything like what we have been provided in previous orders. Very disappointing. read more

No frill and quick gyros! The restaurant is located in a shopping center in Falls Church with plenty of parking. You order your food at the counter and they will bring your dish to you. The menu includes a variety of pitas, bowls and plates. I got the Chicago gyro bowl with salad, topics, tzatziki and hummus. The bowl looked really small, but it was packed with flavor and food. I was stuffed at the end. They also forgot the hummus for me, but I was able to go back to the counter and ask for some. Plenty of seating inside. They also have wifi if you want to work! read more

Consistently great - excellent dips (taziki), tasty, well prepared - usually get take away, but sometimes eat there.

I did take out from Plaka Grill last night. I ordered a main plate of Chicago gyro and oven roasted potatoes which included a salad & pita bread for $17.95 Pros: all portions were generous. Salad included large chunks of feta cheese and quite a few tasty olives. Meat was well cooked and tasty. Potatoes were cooked well and not greasy. Cons: restaurant ac was too cold to eat in, that's why I did takeout. No tzatziki sauce provided with meat. Potatoes were flavored with lemon but a bit too much. Overall good but with room for improvement. read more

Plaka Grill has always been a favorite of mine! Every time I go, I have to get the Plaka Salad with grilled chicken. It's so light and refreshing, the perfect pick-me-up in the middle of a busy day when you just need a good meal that doesn't weigh you down. Yes, the salad is a little on the pricey side, but honestly? Totally worth it in my eyes. I'm a salad girl through and through, and this place is valid when it comes to their salads. Highly recommend if you're looking for something fresh and satisfying! This time, we ate inside and sat in a booth. The inside was cool and comfortable, with a nice vibe. I loved that they had seating options where you could sit facing outside, perfect for a little people-watching or just enjoying some natural light while you eat. read more

Plaka Grill - Small Plaka Salad, add Chicken Souvlaki - Greek Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

This is a must try place. The location has plenty of parking spaces and the restaurant is well lit, nicely decorated, and very clean. The staff are courteous and helpful. But I know you want to hear about the food, so here it goes: the food is divine. I took my teenager for dinner and we got two different gyros. My teen got the Plaka which has pork and the typical toppings and then they add French fries inside the gyro. He loved it, I could only count carbs. I ordered the Chicago which seemed as a more balanced meal and it was delicious. The prices are competitive or simply put just right. It is just under chipotle and the food is better. We also ordered the Hummus and as many know, everyone makes hummus differently and prefer it also differently. For my taste it was just ok, I would have preferred a smoother hummus (less corse). I will be going to this place more frequently for sure. read more

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Finding a good tzatziki nowadays seems challenging so I'm starting this review by saying the tzatziki was so good!!! Perfect consistency and flavor. The pita was so soft and all the dips were delicious. Personal favorites were the tzatziki and Tyrokafteri. The chicken souvlaki was so juicy and tender - I don't love getting grilled chicken out because a lot of times it's too dry or bland but this was so good. Especially dipped in the dips! Definitely a quite bite place and nothing fancy but you'll get good food here for sure. read more

Plaka Grill - Dips - Greek Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

So I ordered a falafel bowl and it came with one falafel and chicken as a vegan who doesn't eat meat I'm kinda pissed at plaka atm. And you just lost a loyal customer. read more

Not sure what happened to my previous review, but it's been a while since I've been to Plaka Grill! I was craving for a Chicago-style gyro, so I came here for a late lunch - I ordered their Chicago Gyro, which came with a lamb & beef gyro meat that was perfectly cooked, sliced red onions, tzatziki sauce, and sliced tomatoes in a pita bread. I did ask for extra red onions and opted out of the lettuce, and requested the gyro meat to be well-done/crispy. The pita came generously filled, albeit the pita being a little dry. This wrap still satisfied my craving! Staff were welcoming and friendly, and there were plenty of seats inside - I was surprised at how spacious this place is, compared to their Vienna location. Located in Falls Plaza, and there's plenty of parking in the shared plaza lot. +Chicago Gyro +dry pita bread +friendly service +located in Falls Plaza +plenty of parking in shared plaza lot read more

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Food was good and service was good. Inside is beautiful too. Food prices were reasonable. Highly recommend read more

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Never had a bad meal so far! The wraps are a little difficult to eat, so definitely recommend eating in store or taking to-go to eat at home; not the best to eat in the car. read more

Plaka Grill food is delicious. Great place for gyro, souvlaki, greek salads, hummus, etc. The food comes out fairly quickly and hot. The prices are pretty reasonable for this area. Definitely recommended if you are craving some Greek food! read more

Plaka Grill - Greek Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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An amazing option for Greek food! I am a regular at their Vienna location, but every now and then I find myself in Falls Church and cannot resist. The size of this spot is much larger with the decorations bring you back to the old country ... and it offers seating outside as well. And the staff (like in Vienna) is always friendly. But frankly, I came for the food. And it is always great (as expected)! I have so many favorites. If I am here for lunch, I usually opt for a "bowl" with greens, melitzanosalata dip (eggplant, amazing), and pork souvlaki. For dinner, I rotate between a Plaka Gyro sandwich meal (with fries and a drink) and the Roasted Chicken meal (with 2 sides). However, they periodically offer a dinner special which I highly recommend you sample. At the top of the list is the lamb shank ... which is so tender and tasty! (Mouth is watering right now). Give it a try. It will not disappoint. read more

My son and I came here to pickup up chicken souvlaki sandwiches and 2 platters on New Year's Eve (Dec. 2023) after a nearby restaurant closed early for the holiday. Was delighted that Plaka Grill was still open! It's a lovely space with lots of tables and room to wait. Service was friendly. Parking is also easy and plentiful in the strip mall lot. We'll definitely return! read more

Plaka Grill - Interior is bright and open. - Greek Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Delicious! Highly recommend. Been 2x - so good! Definitely try it out if you like greek/Mediterranean food

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI BOWL - $11.95 I got this with 1/2 rice pilaf and 1/2 greens (just the lettuce and tomatoes) with double hummus dips. Everything was super tasty! You could probably eat the rice on its own if you really wanted to since it's seasoned minimally. Chicken was grilled well - juicy and flavorful. The hummus was creamy and light (the taste wasn't super strong, would prefer a bit more to be honest). The lettuce and tomatoes were fresh! Everything went well together and you can get a lot of flavors all in one bite. Relatively light meal and would recommend! For the price, I would have expected a bit more food. There were only a few pieces of grilled chicken (would have thought there would be more meat) and way too much rice, haha. I'd definitely come back to try something else next time. read more

Plaka Grill - Chicken Souvlaki Bowl - Greek Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Came for the hype. Left satisfied but underwhelmed. The pros: The place was clean and the self service area was well stocked. The Chicago gyro was everything I wanted in a gyro. Toasted pita, generous feta and tzatziki, and juicy, well seasoned meat. I would come back for the gyro alone. The cons: The fries were abysmal. Limp, undercooked, and greasy. They came out first, which was nice, but it was quickly apparent that they needed another minute or two or that the oil was not to temp. Additionally, my husband's bowl was surprisingly small for the price. Like, child size. Maybe we just are used to unnecessarily large portions, so let's just say their portions are their portions but those with big appetites be warned. In conclusion, the gyro was worth the hype. The rest of what we ordered, not so much. I'll return for the gyro for sure, but won't be venturing too much further into the menu. read more

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Some solid gyro sandwiches. It was filling and tasty. Lots of meat so they don't skimp and the fries were good. If you're gonna get a gyro, might as well go where they specialize in it. The have inside and outside seating and good amount of parking which is great. Glad I got to come out here and try the food. read more

Plaka Grill - Gyro - Greek Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

My son loves this place!! Service is great! We are there often and every time we have great experience!

Plaka is my new go to for Greek food in the area. The village salad is a perfect combination of fresh feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives (if you so choose). Totally recommend getting Tyrokafteri and using that as your dressing as well - heavenly! read more

One of the best gyro's in the area. I've actually never been to the restaurant to try it fresh, only ubereats. Located in the heart of Falls Church so it's definitely worth stopping by. I'll need to stop by the restaurant and potentially try other items but until then it's the best gyro I've had in the area, in my opinion. read more

I've been visiting this Plaka location for a few years now and I always have a great meal here. Recently visited this past weekend to use a birthday bogo coupon. We ordered the mixed grill after not realizing this was even on the menu. This came with chicken and pork souvlaki as well as bifteki (lamb/beef patty) and loukaniko (pork sausage) for about $22. We also got a side of veggies here. All of the meat was great, I really liked the bifteki and the loukaniko. I'm not a huge sausage fan as I hate the overly processed taste but this tasted like real sausage so it was good. We did order a side of veggies luckily because this meal did not come with any sort of side at all, not even a side salad, which is disappointing given the price. The veggies were $6+ which is a little steep. It did come with pita but no tzatziki was even given. we also ordered the beef souvlaki entree which was good as usual. The side salad was plenty and the oven roasted potatoes are always amazing. They're lemony and doused in olive oil and so flavorful. This did come with tzatziki. I went to ask for another tzatziki for the mixed grill meal and I was surprised when I was charged $1.48 for this. I would think an entree should come with a complimentary tzatziki, especially the mixed grill, but I guess I was mistaken. This was disappointing give. That we paid $22 for this and there were no sides or anything. Even with the bogo coupon, we still spent about $34 which isn't terrible but that means normally it would have been about $50 for two to dine at a fast casual establishment. Overall, the food was still good but giving 4 stars due to the pricing and lack of extras given with the meal. The interior is always nice here and the space is wide open unlike the counterpart location in Vienna. Parking is also easy with plenty in the strip mall lot. I do recommend for the food but be wary as it is a little pricey. read more

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Love Plaka! It's our go to carry out. The gyros, salads, and bowls are great. They have the BEST zucchini fritters. Also I love the French fries. read more

We go there monthly, usually for take away. The rotisserie chicken, Greek green beans, potatoes, and spanakopita are excellent.

Delicious food! I loved their bowl and especially the gyro meat. The tzatziki is also good. I only wish I liked their hummus more--it barely had flavor. I'd definitely go back though, maybe hummus would be better next time! read more

Plaka Grill - Chicago Gyro (Plaka style) - Greek Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Came here cause we were craving hummus and man what a great find. The food portion was large and filling and their meat was super flavorful. Whether it was the beef or lamb, it was packed with flavor and their yogurt sauce was delicious. Both the plate and the wrap were delicious. Only knock was the hummus could've been a bit more flavorful. The pita though was soft, fluffy and warm. I will say I feel the plaka style did not really add much. Probably would've been better to just get fries on the side. Overall though would be a 4.5 so 4 for now but we'll be back again and can easily see this being updated to be a full 5. read more

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Parking is limited but had no issues finding a spot. The interior was nice and clean but more importantly, the food. Saw this on r/nova and tried it out for a quick but good gyro. Haven't had gyros in a hot minute but this absolutely hit the spot. Great, simple food done right and an easy recommendation. read more

Plaka Grill - Plaka Gyro - Greek Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

I had such good experiences grill chicken at Plaka Vienna, and yesterday I was craving for it and had to go to Falls Church cause I was at Merrifield so I drove 3.3 miles to go get some chicken, could have ate anything at the District Merrifield but I drove there. And guess what it is the worst chicken I've ever had. I went there around 7.30ish pm, maybe the chicken has been sitting for a long time? There were potatoes thrown in with the salad and hardly any dressing on the salad and the potatoes. The chicken was over roasted and I had no dressing to at least soften the chicken, not that is the supposed way but it's so dry. I was so disappointed because at my work place we always get it at Vienna and the last time which was last Saturday not yesterday, the chicken were delicious and I even had dressing in a little container which was enough for the chicken and all. I called today to complained but I don't think the guy really cared.. I told him about Vienna being better he said oh it's all the same. Clearly it's not the same. When I came to work I told my colleagues and they all said oh Falls Church is not as good. There you go! But I was really not happy at all. read more

I have been out of town for a few years and Plaka Grill used to be my favorite Gyro place. So I'm back in town for a quick business trip and made the drive out to Falls Church to get some Greek food! I was surprised to see that Plaka Grill moved down the street. But, their new location is very nice with lots of outdoor seating available, most with umbrellas! The menu looks familiar, and I got the Chicago Gyro that has both Lamb & Beef and made it a "Combo" which includes fries and a fountain drink and found a great seat out on their patio. Food came out quickly and it looked as good as I remembered! Tasted even better! WOW, nothing has changed but the address. I am SO glad I stopped by. You should as well...you can thank me later! read more

Plaka Grill - The world's best Chicago Gyro (Lamb & Beef) and I made it a Combo to add fries & a drink! YUMMO!! - Greek Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

April 2022 - COVID Review: I've been to the Vienna location before so it was nice to hear they opened up another spot. The inside is pretty spacious (seemed a little bigger than Vienna) and the decor was nice. The menu prices are a bit on the steeper side, especially since the portions aren't super big. My husband and I both got bowls and certain toppings would have an upcharge (like olives and feta cheese). It was good but I don't think I would see myself going out of my way to come here very often. The menu does have a number of options though. read more