So happy to return to Christos. The Greek salad is over the top with fresh greens, feta, olives,…read moretomato, capers and a peperoncino, mixed with a wonderfully balanced salad dressing in perfect proportion to the greens. My wife had a cup of their fall squash soup which she loved. For my lunch entree I had mousaka, which has been offered on their menu for decades and it never disappoints. My wife ordered spanakopita, another staple, and the creamy spinach filling in phyllo was just what she expected--delicious. If you have never been to Christos for lunch or dinner you owe it to yourself to try this Minneapolis legend. Those of you who are regulars know exactly what I'm talking about and over the years you have made this restaurant your go to place.

Christos has been around forever for a reason. This place delivers classic Greek-American comfort…read morefood without trying to reinvent itself. I went with the fish, and it was a great choice. The fillet was perfectly seared, flaky, and topped with capers and green onions over rice with fresh asparagus. It was light, flavorful, and let the ingredients do the talking. The service was friendly, the portions were generous, and the atmosphere feels like the kind of neighborhood restaurant everyone should have nearby.

Try the lamb! It's so yummy and the restaurant was super clean. A great time with friends and…read morefamily.

This place is great! We've catered from here a couple of times and eaten here more times than I can…read moreremember. The service is always friendly, the portions are large, and the restaurant is clean. They have patio seating when the weather is nice. Everything is made to order. The gyro combo is only $15 with a generous portion of fries and a drink. They don't skimp on the gyro meat or tzatziki sauce.

Love this place!! Great flavor and options! The gyro is so good you can get a spicy version if you…read morelike heat also the fries are nice and crispy!! Only improvement would be to clean up the entryway a little and make it more appealing otherwise this place is solid!

Ariana's is one of my favorite spots! I recommend it to people all the time! I've never had…read moresomething I didn't like! I usually order the Gyro with fries and it is always amazing! The restaurant is a little bit small but I've never had an issue finding a seat. You order on a kiosk when you walk in and pick up your food at the counter.

This is my go to if I'm craving a Greek salad! I'm just talking about the salad that comes with the…read moreentree's which are also very good! They make the best Greek salad! I almost always order the Kofta with the hummus vs rice. It's a lot of flavor and food. I always have leftovers of the entree but that salad is the first thing I eat and always finish. So good! Service is always quick and easy. Friendly staff too!

Try this place for awesome Greek food! The staff were super friendly and helpful as it was our…read morefirst time in. Everything was flavorful and delicious. We are already planning to come back to try other dishes, it sounds like you can't go wrong at this place based on what we heard from some of the regulars stopping by.

Great gyro's. My favorite is the chicken plate with taziki. Never had a bad meal there.read more

The breakfast quesadilla is really good and because they add Greek gyro meat with peppers and…read morecheese and egg it' just hits different than others Also it's really big - as in sharing size The side of breakfast potatoes were pretty tasty too with some good seasoning

The food was really delicious and full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh, and the service was…read moreexcellent from start to finish. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the experience enjoyable. My only disappointment was the portion of protein for the price. For a $23.99 meal, I expected a lot more chicken. The veggies definitely outnumbered the small pieces of chicken, which made it feel a little unbalanced and not quite worth the cost. If they increased the protein portion, it would easily be a 5-star experience.

The restaurant was recommended to us by a family friend. Our 5 siblings from across the United…read moreStates were there. My husband had a lamb burger, fries and a salad. I had a dish called Casablanca, which has chicken or shrimp as the protein, mushrooms and onions with a cream sauce over rice. Our food was amazing. We were pleasantly surprised to have live belly dancing. It was very loud but everyone was so happy. Our server worked his butt off! We all loved the experience!

The room was classy and inviting so I came here for a lunch break. The bread was delicious and i…read morelove the salad i ordered.

My recent visit for lunch was the first in several years, and I'm pleased to report that the lunch…read morebuffet remains one of the best in the Twin Cities. I go there for the delicious Middle Eastern food, which, for a buffet, is amazingly fresh and tasty. It helps, of course, that the buffet is replenished frequently. It includes a wide variety of salads, hummus, pita, soup, protein, and desserts--and it's all delicious! If you have not been to the family-owned Mediterranean Cruise, the building itself is surprisingly large and impressive. It features a 25-foot or higher ceiling, a private dining area, and even space for belly dancing presentations. While Mediterranean Cruise offers Mezas, soups, salads, rice and hummus bowls, sandwiches, and more off the menu, you must try the buffet to truly appreciate the breadth of their offerings. Highly recommended.

It turns out Gyropolis runs a gyro stand at the Carver County fair…read more They definitely make the best Gyro I've ever had, and I've made a point to make it out to the Bloomington location! The booth was ran very efficiently, staff was friendly and food was delicious. For fair food pricing I also felt that the value was quite reasonable.

I absolutely love this place, BUT it is very spendy…read more I got a regular gyropolis meal with french fries and a fountain drink a cookie and a baklava (to go) and it was $26. However, with all of that said it was very delicious - so this place is a treat versus a frequent visit for me. I think they're doing very well, they semi-recently did a big construction overhaul. If you go during traditional lunch hours, expect a line... and maybe nowhere to sit. Outside of that, I visit occasionally when I visit my office - which is nearby. Every visit the food is fresh and I'm not disappointed. Some gyro places you have dry stale meat and it's such a bummer - not here. Be prepared to pay BUT try them out!

Incredible authentic Middle eastern Cuisine. Had the gyro and pasta salad. Highly recommend.read more

Just started working downtown and tagged along on a lunch run since I'd never been. It's a small,…read moremainly to-go spot with a definite "mom and pop" vibe. Everything is on a chalkboard and prices may or may not end up being what you expect. $22 for a lunch box is highway robbery in my book. Got a Falafel Lunch Box and the salad was the best part; mainly because of all the oil. The falafel (4 small) was pretty bad. Texture and (I assume) taste of a dish sponge. I assume they come frozen from a wholesaler. The hummus (~4Tbsp) was fine, but nothing to write home about. The dolma were also "ok". Not really any flavor other than oil. The pita was also standard packaged type. If this box was $11-12 I would be thrilled, but charging 2x that is criminal. Maybe the shawarma is worth it, but I don't eat much meat so I don't think I'll be back.

Authentic Greek food and service at Gardens of Salonica! I appreciated the one-man service who wore…read moremany hats during our dining experience - server and chef! Tasty food. I recommend the fried feta. Our table also had the lamb, mousakas, and pastitsio! Cute place for a casual date night or catch up with friends. I felt like I was abroad during this meal.

This is an institution in NE. My friend and i were so excited to see they were still open. We'd…read morebeen to Gardens many times during college and shortly after but hadn't been there in years. Unfortunately the place is showing its age. The sign out front is no longer readable and it really needs a scrub down and freshen up. The food is still very good and very authentic, different from what you see at many Greek restaurants. Our server was lovely, helpful and knowledgeable. Finally, I used the restroom while I was there, which also needs a scrub down, and they were out of paper towels. On my way out one of the staff members was taking a break on his phone, which is fine, and I quickly mentioned the towel situation. He started getting up and said, "oh I'll take care of that right away." About 15 minutes later I returned to the restroom to wash my hands and the staff member was sitting in the same place. The restroom still did not have towels. Boo. While this isn't a dealbreaker it just didn't present the restaurant well. Not sure we'll return.