Always happy with our orders from Sparta! Delicious, good value, and friendly. One of our go-to places.

Moussaka was absolutely delicious and incredible. Dip appetizer and spanakopita were also very yummy. Gyro the meat seemed like it could've been a pre packaged th shape was too perfect didn't look like the type you shave off the thing so I would like to go back and try another one and see again. Loved the dessert too 8/10. would come back just for the mousaka alone a million times. read more

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After a somewhat disappointing experience at a different Greek restaurant recently, I was so happy to go here and have a delicious meal! The dip trio was great, we picked the tzatziki, hummus, and spicy feta! This was also my first time trying Moussaka and it was so good I'm glad I tried it here. Desserts were also delicious! read more

Sparta Taverna - Cold Pikilia - Assorted Appetizers (Hummus, Tzatziki, Spicy Feta) - Greek Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Tasty Greek food with a large menu, reasonable prices, in a casual environment On a Saturday evening, there was only one other party there but if it was filled I could imagine that it would get loud. The menu length reminds me a bit of a diner menu in comparison to the usual Greek menu. There are pitas/gyros, platters, entrees, apps, salads and soups. There are also a few things on the menu that don't belong on a Greek menu: burger, quesadillas, and chicken francese; I'm not sure what to think about this but it would be something picky eaters could have! I enjoyed the spanakopita platter with fries and grilled veggies (spanakopita didn't have a strong taste, grilled veggies of zucchini, carrots, onions were soft and perhaps slightly overcooked but good). The shrimp souvlaki platter with mashed potatoes and rice was also tasty. Most platters come with two sides. They also give you complimentary hummus with pita bread. Service was nice and not pushy. The decor is pretty casual with some Greek art and knick knacks around, along with plenty of pictures of the chef. Their website isn't that great and seems more catered to to-go orders. It's located on a street with a few other places like a pizza spot but there are also a lot of empty storefronts. Street and metered parking before 8 pm. Given its location, not sure I'd be back anytime soon but I recommend! read more

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The Garden State is incredibly diverse, with a variety of nationalities having a major impact on exactly how New Jersey is, particularly when it comes to the extensive choice of international food patrons can enjoy. A favorite for many is Greek cuisine, with a number of delicious restaurants that can savor a sliver of the Greek islands year-round. Based on the staples of the Mediterranean diet, its culinary culture became more sophisticated as part of the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire, receiving many influences at the crossroads where the East and the West meet. Located on Main Street in the heart of Ridgefield Park since 2004 and named after the owner's hometown, Sparta Taverna is a family-style BYOB establishment. A reservation was easily made for dinner via OpenTable. Upon entering this cozy, casual, and inviting vibe as first-timers to celebrate an early birthday, my partner, our friends, and I were greeted by the staff and got a table immediately surrounded by hand-painted Greek scenes. Their menu was extensive, with the iconic favorites such as gyros, souvlaki, and other comfort food dishes with vegetarian options. As appetizers, we decided on the Dolmadakia - Stuffed Grape Leaves, Saganaki Cheese, and Fried Calamari. For entrees, we opted for Sparta Beef Gyro Pita, Chicken Chipotle on Gluten-Free Wrap, Spanakopita, Hamburger, Pastichio, and Sparta Fries. For dessert, the rice pudding with a birthday candle arrived, and we shared a slice of carrot cake. Complimentary pita bread with garlic hummus started our meal. Our food was authentically made fresh using healthy ingredients with bold flavors, making it one of the most delightful meals. The portion was a healthy size. The service was friendly and gracious without being overbearing; our server was Carolina. The price was reasonable for the area. Another exceptional dining experience for the book, which we can recommend. read more

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Day 1: Escape from NYC to Bear Mountain and Westchester County Eatery 1 of 2 I had the good fortune to visit New York City and stay with a friend from grad school who lives on the Upper West Side. At times, I felt like I was imposing, but I was reassured that I wasn't. With having lodging in such a great location, I decided it would only be fair for me to take care of the meals and some sightseeing. As it happens, I got a bodacious deal on a rented econobox at La Guardia ... for a price that you would get in the sticks elsewhere. I've driven around the Tri-state area before and thought that this would facilitate seeing things beyond what the MTA pass allowed. In driving across the stately George Washington Bridge at around noon, I knew that we would be eating in New Jersey. One stop would be the village of Ridgefield Park, a place in which I've had immigrant relatives who bordered on sitcom material. The plan was to go to a popular cheesesteak place that I had bookmarked, but it was closed. I couldn't believe it. So I continued to drive down Main Street. I saw a Greek restaurant and something about it was familiar. It was that I had bookmarked it based on a Yelp friend's review. The eatery is named Sparta Taverna. It's an unassuming place inside a brick storefront. Once inside, it's comfortable and unpretentious. We sat about two-thirds of the way toward the back. The server introduced herself and was very accessible at all times. The menu at Sparta is quite vast. There are two pages, and then there is also a separate lunch menu with specials. At any rate, I ordered a chicken souvlaki platter that, in addition to the skewers, came with a Greek salad and the potatoes how I like them. My friend ordered a more traditional gyro as well as a small side salad. I really liked my meal, as all of its pieces tasted like they should have ... and I eat Greek food whenever the opportunity presents itself. What was on the platter vanished fairly quickly. My friend liked the gyro and the side salad, but then my friend isn't as emotive when it comes to giving a yay or nay to food. At the beginning of the meal, we were brought small pita triangles surrounding a dollop of hummus. I really appreciated that. The prices at Sparta are very fair. The variety offered is very good. Even though the desserts looked tempting, we skipped on them to move on with the day. As you move away from the restaurant and this small hamlet, you come to realize that you are very close to New York City, given that one is cautiously avoiding ramps that would put you on the tolled direction of the George Washington Bridge back to the city. We would be heading up the Palisades Parkway in New Jersey. On the way out, I stopped to take a few photos. I noticed that there were photos in which Guy Fieri gave Sparta Taverna his seal of approval. I almost didn't need to see that because I find Guy Fieri grating and that he veers toward being a big "cafone." But, then, I've ended up at eateries that have been on his show without knowing that in advance, so history is repeating itself. I could definitely eat here again and recommend it. That said, Sparta Taverna gets 4 high and solid stars. read more

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I've been coming here for the past 7 years. At first it was great, not sure if they changed the cook or the ingredients but the salads started looking a lot lighter and the last trip the shrimp was mush. read more

Sparta Taverna - Greek Nachos - Greek Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

My husband and I just moved to the area and had a few friends and family members recommend Sparta as a great local spot to check out. We went on a random weekday and were surprised to find a good number of parties dining in. Since the area is full of seemingly great restaurants, I took it as a positive sign that so many were choosing to also dine at Sparta that evening. The menu is pretty robust and I don't know enough about Greek food to speak to its authenticity, but my heart went straight to the falafels. Some might consider it sacrilege to put both fries and falafels into a wrap, but I applaud such audacity to happily 'junkify' a dish. Realistically speaking, both of these fried items suffered a little in the crunch factor after sitting together in a tightly wound wrap, but the flavor and fun was definitely there. My husband enjoyed his gyro wrap just as well, though he encountered a few drier bites here and there. The side Greek salad we ordered (mainly to balance out all the fried food in my order) was delicious if a little smaller in size than we would've liked. The surprising highlight of our meal was the eggplant dip that we ordered as an appetizer. It was served cold but delicious, and the accompanying pita bread was warm and slightly buttery tasting. Never did I think I'd be writing home about how good the pita bread in a restaurant was, but neither of us could stop talking about it - both during and after the meal. The restaurant is surprisingly spacious, and service was polite and responsive to our needs. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

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3 1/2 stars - Two of us had lunch here. Falafel wrap w/side salad was good although the falafel was overcooked & dry. I had the trio of dips - Eggplant, spicy feta, & hummus. Loved the eggplant dip, spicy feta was very salty which feta can be salty at times. Hummus was OK - kind of mealy. Very nice interior & service was good. If in the area again, I would definitely go back. Street parking only. BYOB. read more

Sparta Taverna - Trio of Dips - Greek Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Ordered moussaka and spanakopita which were wonderful! Reminded of my trip to the Greek islands. Excellent! read more

Sparta Taverna - Dessert & Greek coffee, - Greek Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

There was a point where my friend was obsessed with Sparta Taverna. He went a few months straight ordering from them at least twice a week. His obsessions likely died down once he started losing his ability to afford that type of spending on a weekly basis. It has now died down to at least once a week I understand why he craved it so often. It ls delicious. read more

I ordered a gyro with extra meat. Was called 3 minutes later, couldn't have been ready that fast. Thay said I will be charged $12 extra, which is the cost for an appetizer for the extra meat because the ordering system doesn't have the option to choose it. I'm not paying $12 so I cancelled the order. read more

Delish! Try the Spartaa fries, with your favorite BYOB. You are welcome. Great quality, price and service. Food is fresh and uncomplicated. read more

It was decent. Salad was fresh and they give you some hummus and green pita. The tzatziki was kinda bland and the chicken was just okay. Not bad but nothing to write home about. read more

Ordered take out from here, food was excellent! Prompt delivery, food was hot and maybe the best French fries I've had! Highly recommended!! Joe C. read more

My favorite of all favorites is Sparta, I lived in Greece for over eight years and let me tell you this food is authentic and with the American style portions we're talking about some really delicious food. My favorite is the lamb gyro with everything on it. It fills me up to a point I feel that I've neglected the other portions I have ordered as well! Do yourself a favor and stop by or order online. Mark my words that satisfaction will come to you! read more

The food here is delicious ! It's a very nice place to eat. The servers are great as well .....!!!

The food is very good, fresh tasty with most of the common Greek plates on the menu. Reasonably priced, good service. Definitely the feel of an Astoria Tavern, such as the seating arrangements and the decor. read more

This has turned into my favorite Go-To place to have delicious Greek/Mediterranean food. I LOVE their falafel wraps and the customer service is TOP NOTCH. They are always very patient with me as u always order through the phone, the food never disappoints and I could eat every day at Sparta if I can. Also, have you heard of the owner's George recipe book? Well, he just released his book based on the dishes listed on the menu and it's AMAZING! Definite recommend this book, it's so easy to make their dishes. George was kind enough to share it with us. If you haven't tried Sparta yet, I highly recommend that you do. You're welcome :) read more

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Service was good. Food was mediocre. I'm from Astoria where the best Greek food is. The apps were good but we had platters and instead of coming with pita, lettuce, tomato and tzatziki sauce, it came with 2 sides. My pork souvlaki was dry and the flavor wasn't what I'm used to. Maybe there are other dishes that are better but I don't think I'll go back. read more

Ordered lunch specials for pick up, everything is well seasoned and the portions are generous. The staff is friendly and the decor is spot on. read more

Sparta Taverna - Pastichio - Greek Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

We had dinner last night for the 1st time in here and ordered Moussaka, greek salad, gyro pita. Our waiter is nice and very attentive she check us every now and then. The moussaka is perfect not salty, not dry it's a must try. even the greek salad perfect also Except the gyro pita the meat is a little dry and sauce is a little bland compared to other Mediterranean place i ate for the fast few days and week. And I don't want also a Gyro served with a fries inside instead they putting enough meats and vegetables they put french fries, ( the fact the gyro served with fries on the side) additionally there is not enough vegetables inside and the tzatziki sauce. The pita bread also is too thick it over power the lack of meat and tzatziki. The place is a little old but neat maybe they should update it a little so it will be more cozy and can compete to other Mediterranean restaurant nearby ( FYI englewood has new one, Cliffside park and others near town) While waiting also for our food they give us on the house pita and hummus. This place also is a BYOB.. hopefully our next visit we found more flavorful food they can offer. read more

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Great food and good service! I would recommend trying their falafel! Some things were just a tad bit salty to me. read more

Sparta Taverna - Sparta Salad with Falafel - Greek Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

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Fast friendly delivery, directly from the restaurant. I ordered spanakopita with fries. These were tasty but a little soggy from the steam inside the plastic lid...not much you can do about that. I crisped the leftovers up in the toaster oven the next day and it was good. The meal came with a side of avgolemeno soup and pitas. The soup was really good...I could make a meal out of that next time. read more

Sparta Taverna - a foil container of food - Greek Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

My sister wanted to try Sparta Taverna so I went along on a Thursday night for an early dinner. I had tried their location in Wood-Ridge which was ok, nothing over the top. The service was informal and friendly so no complaints there. Restaurant decor/ambiance is on the simple side. At the waiter's suggestion, we tried the red pepper hummus. If you like a red pepper puree with copious amounts of garlic, then this is for you. We then asked for the regular hummus and that was underwhelming. Spanokopita-decent Fried zucchini- good Mousaka- nothing great, the meat had a strange seasoning. ST is more of a take out as I see it as s long as you focus on only certain dishes. I would call it average. read more

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Where's Chef George when you need him? My food was the worst. Grilled chicken wrap with dry chicken and wilted lettuce. No flavor at all. The grilled chicken platter with rice and salad. No bueno. Again no flavor. Is this a Greek restaurant? I went based on reviews, but what happened? Oh & check the prices. Menu posted here is way different. Instead of $11 I was charged $18. I asked for lunch specials and were charged entree. No return for me. read more

We were recently on our yearly trip to Greece and we just came back and were craving Greek food. We kept hearing that that place is very traditional and great tasting so we decided to go. We ordered the tyrokafteri dip and the gyro platter and finished it off with galaktoboureko. Well when we walked out we were disappointed we were not in Greece because the food we had transferred us back to Greece for sure. Amazing food, staff and service. Great touch with the Greek music in the background. Will for sure go back to try all the other dishes. read more

Fantastic I would eat from here again and again! Fast friendly and everything was just right portions were huge hot and fresh Bravo!!

Got delivery. Food was hot when it arrived and very delicious. Ordered Gyro platter & chipotle chicken wrap. Both of them were amazing. Will definitely be getting food from here again. I would have posted a photo but we ate it too fast! read more

I am so angry!!!... ...That I haven't tried this spot sooner! It's the Friday of a Holiday Weekend, so I was expecting to wait a while for delivery. I spun the "Surprise Me" wheel on Yelp and hit the jackpot! I placed my order and had the food HOT at my door in less than 30 minutes. If they deliver in-house, kudos!! The gentleman who delivered my food may have been the most pleasant courier I've ever met. If that's a reflection of their dine-in service, I'm sold! To start - The small salad that came with my Pastichio was fresh and well flavored. I don't typically write reviews, but as soon as I opened the salad container I knew this place was something to talk about. It's so easy to ruin a simple salad by dousing it in dressing and not correctly portioning the toppings. If this was all I got tonight, I would've been satisfied! Next - The Spanakopita Appetizer. Perfectly flaky, perfectly seasoned (a little bit on the salty side, but still fine), and perfectly DELICIOUS! The filling : pastry ratio was just right. I love the flaky pastry, but the spinach and cheese are supposed to be the Rockstar of the dish. Some places barely fill the pastry, but Sparta Taverna nailed it! Now, the Pastichio - Man... man oh man... if I didn't have a few other items to enjoy, I would've eaten the entire thing (or at least tried to). The flavor is on point and the portion is generous enough to put you to sleep if you eat it all yourself! The cheese is light and fluffy, but still rich, and it's the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Paired with the pasta and meat sauce, it came together like the perfect puzzle pieces. Last, was the Gyro Wrap - I know, I know. The pita is the point... but because I wanted to sample a few things, I decided to go lighter on the bread. The wrap itself is HUGE, so "light" went out the window. In my opinion, this and a side of fries could be split between two people and satisfy their hunger. I didn't feel overwhelmed with veggies and underwhelmed with meat, yet again, the ratio was perfect. The meat was very moist unlike other places where the gyro meat is horrendously dry. For this reason, I typically like my gyro with extra tzatziki. I kicked myself when I realized that I forgot to ask for it this time. To my (wonderful) surprise, I didn't need it! Do you know how hard it is to put lettuce on a hot "sandwich" and it keeps its integrity? I do... and apparently so does Sparta Taverna! They must have some wizards back in that kitchen, because the lettuce on the wrap was just as fresh and crisp as the salad. Well done, all around, I will be ordering again/going to dine in soon! Thank you for dinner (and lunch tomorrow!) read more

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Hubby and I came here for a quick bite to eat after our friend's kid's birthday party. We got a spot right across the street and they were pretty empty so we grabbed a table so that I would be able to nurse if I needed to. The servers were really nice. They don't serve alcohol but let you BYOB. I had some hot tea. Hubby ordered a gyro and I ordered the lamb souvlaki pita sandwich and we shared fries. While we waited for our order we were brought a small plate with warm puts bread and hummus which was amazing. I'm not sure if they normally gift hummus and pita or if they were just being nice since we had our daughter with us but either way, it was much appreciated and very good! The food was fantastic. Everything was super fresh and flavourful. We're not in Jersey very often but in the future, if time permits, I would definitely want to come back here. The staff was very nice and the food was awesome. read more

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Very solid gyro sandwich. This place is a small place on a Main Street in town but I highly recommend. Their gyro was the perfect amount of savory and tender!! read more

I wanted to try this spot for lunch and ordered a falafel pita with french fries via phone. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked up and was greeted. The restaurant was modern Greek decor. I told the lady my name and the food was ready. They honored the discount that I had as well and the food was very affordable. I paid then I left. When I got in I dug in and the pita was very soft and the falafel was good. I liked the side sauces they had as well. All in all I had a good experience read more

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Ordered takeout lunch for four people. First time here, and sorry to say I'm not rushing back! Maybe their entrees are better, but the lunchtime standbys I ordered were just meh. The most disappointing part was what looked to be store bought and preformed gyro meat on the Greek salad! Eggplant dip wasn't great either and at $6.95 for a small container, I won't be getting it again. Nothing to keep me from going back, but I'll be checking other places out first. read more

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If you are looking for the standard Greek-American fare (gyro etc) this place will satisfy the fix. They also offer other non Greek fare as well. However no seafood - too bad. This place is better for lunch. read more

Sparta Taverna - Spanakopita - Greek Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

I was in the mood for Mediterranean food and was recommended this place. I checked the review, and their hummus is the most popular order. I love hummus personally, so I ordered hummus and a gyro through takeout. After I ordered the food, it took them 45 minutes to arrive at my house, just like the representative said. A plus. I appreciate it when they follow through with the timeframe. The minute I got my food, I grabbed hummus and tried it. I admit this hummus is the best I have so far - my hat off to them. I then ate my gyro, and it was pretty good. Approximately an hour, they emailed me for my feedback. I like it when they ask for my feedback as it shows they want to improve in all areas they do. Overall, their food and service did not disappoint me. read more

I found my new go to. Service was great. Food was delicious. A very relaxed atmosphere. I especially loved their mussel appetizer. Trying to stay on a low carb diet I got the wrap instead of pita and it didn't feel like I missed anything. (Apparently wraps aren't that great carb wise anyway). Definitely 5 stars. read more

Great food, great service. We love the gyros here and their house fries. I would eat here a lot more if it was cheaper.

Small, casual place in the middle of Ridgefield Park. Service is prompt and very cordial. Hummus and stuffed grape leaves were very tasty. Falafel was dry, suggesting that it was made in advance and rewarmed. I tend to order the moussaka in Greek restaurants, and this one did not disappoint. Spanakopita was equally tasty, and the lamb shank was humongous and very good. They also offer non-Greek items, for those so inclined. The place was almost empty on a Saturday night; apparently they have quite a large take-out business. read more

We came upon this place after watching a film at the AMC in Richfield Park. The eatery had good reviews. And I see why. It's a very intimate dining space. The hostess was lovely. The menu had lots of variety. We settled in on some salads, some baba ghanouj or roasted eggplant, pork kebab and vegetables, and the moussaka, which is a Greek lasagna of sorts. Oh my God! The food was amazing. We enjoyed the freshness of the salad and the delicious spicing and herbs on the meats. The portion sizes were just perfect and we did share dishes. The only downside for me for the evening was that the waiter just kept coming by to frequently. We were trying to settle into a nice conversation about the film we had watched and it just felt like we were getting lots of interruptions. The place was not that busy which was lucky for us. But everybody was nice and the food a was really amazing. There is on street parking and we lucked out and there's a parking lot across the way as well. I would eat here again and again. read more

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