First of all, the warm and inviting presence by the staff at this place makes you want to eat there! However, I took my food to go haha and ABSOLUTELY thoroughly enjoyed my beef and lamb gyro sandwich--it was perfectly cooked perfectly seasoned. It was just DELICIOUS!!! I think it was strategically very very, very smart to have potato chips alongside because it was just the perfect little thing to munch on while you're eating your sandwich if things fall out--then you just eat it right up with your chip. The chicken platter was also great and next time, will definitely add in the hot sauce for some extra flavor. Don't miss out on this spot for some great food! read more

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We were looking for somewhere new to grab lunch and decided to try The Spinning Gyro. It's a small place but someone put thought into the space. It's pretty with beautiful hanging lanterns. You order at the counter and they'll bring it out to your table when it's ready. We ordered the carrot tarator, the chicken gyro on Turkish bread and a beef gyro in a pita with a side of tzatziki. Everything was absolutely delicious. Service was good but it took a while to get our food but that's because they made the tarator from scratch while we waited. It was worth the wait. read more

The chicken gyro platter was well seasoned, the rice was cooked well, food was ready for pickup quickly and packed/presented neatly! The portion was decent, although a bit up there in price, still worth it. The restaurant is a small spot, but also has space for customers to sit and eat. Staff are friendly ! read more

The Spinning Gyro - Chicken Gyro Platter - Turkish Near Me - Albany, New York

We ordered Chicken Tacos and tasted really nice. Falafel tacos was nice too. Ambiance - Small little place to get some nice Mediterranean food Service - It was nice Parking - Street parking read more

The Spinning Gyro - Chicken Taco - Turkish Near Me - Albany, New York

Well-priced, fast, tasty Mediterranean food, what more could I ask for? The mixed gyro platter was good, the meat was real meat not the mystery particle board meat some places use. Because it is lower fat it is a bit more dry but I wanted something healthy and this was just right. It's a basic little hole in the wall place; nothing really to speak of in terms of ambiance or service but the food was good. J.Ja read more

The Spinning Gyro - Beef & Lamb Chicken Gyro Combo Platter Special - Turkish Near Me - Albany, New York

The place is turkish and the lady upfront was great.. she gave me recommendations and even warned me most people did not like the Yogurt- but Turkish people love it. I went ahead and ordered it. It was salty- so i understand her warning, but it tasted like a salty Kumis (colombian ). The first taste shocked me, I wasn't prepared but as I drank more I loved it. I had the falafel and it was scrumptious.. perfect texture and taste. the bread and salad were good too.. my girl has the meet which she also liked i loved the hot sauce read more

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I had this place before in Troy under a different name I believe. My review is based solely on their vegan offerings here as I haven't tried anything else. The vegan food here is not very wowing. It lacks flavor and I feel is overpriced. The Turkish bread is the best thing about the gyro, which is completely empty. There was one thin slice of seitan and a piece of lettuce and tomato. I ordered with baba ganoush, and white and hot sauce as well but did not taste any hot sauce or any baba ganoush. I saw it on there, but it was flavorless. I also think it would be worth the money if it came with fries, not potato chips.... I would probably never order from here again unless the prices went way down for the vegan gyro or unless it came with fries and not chips. Or maybe offer pita chips and hummus as the side. Not worth it in my opinion. I'm sure their specialty is lamb or meat so just want to stress this is a VEGAN review only. Don't let it stop you from trying their kebab meat offerings because I bet those are absolutely delish if seasoned. read more

The Spinning Gyro - The Vegan Gyro Sandwich on Turkish bread - Turkish Near Me - Albany, New York

Discovered a great gyro place a couple of blocks from the Hilton Albany called The Spinning Gyro. I literally was going to a pizza joint that was across the street and decided...I rather have a gyro! The place is very clean and well decorated with traditional paintings and objects. I was greeted by Enes, he was friendly, welcoming and seemed like he was genuinely interested in doing business with me. I looked over the menu which has a variety of delicious looking items. He said if I had any question, feel free to ask. I ended up choosing a beef and lamb gyro along with a chicken gyro and mozzarella sticks. While I waited, Enes offered me a cup of traditional tea. For whatever you order you are given a great quantity of food that is delicious and flavorful. Even the mozzarella sticks came with a red sauce that had a nice kick to it. After ordering I was offered a traditional tea while I waited. The service was fast and efficient and I plan to go back to try other items they have. I highly recommend you give The Spinning Gyro a try. Take care read more

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After a medical appointment at Albany Med my wife and I and our daughter enjoyed lunch at The Spinning Gyro, our first visit to this Turkish restaurant across South Pearl from the MVP Arena. Enis(sp?) -- we learned his name later -- patiently answered our questions as we ordered and then made changes to our order. He was gracious and patient, always smiling while at the same time caring for other customers. We ordered beef and lamb gyros wrapped in foil, a generous Greek salad and shiny stuffed grape leaves. While we waited for our order, he served us strong Turkish tea in little clear tea glasses on diminutive saucers and refreshed our cups throughout our meal. Enis was remarkably serving and ingratiating, it was apparent he did not simply work there; so we asked him point blank: "Are you the owner?" In short, as a young man -- he is still young -- he and his family left Turkey for a good life in America and created this restaurant where his mother is a chef. His is a delightful story, too long for this review; come ask him to share it with you some time! After a short wait, Enis served us our piping hot meal, Wow! What a scrumptious culinary delight! Fresh lamb cradled in vegetables bathed in a savory sweet sauce. Afterwards he served us Baklava no doubt crafted by a master Mediterranean pastry chef; it was finger-licking delectable! We asked Enis afterwards why everything we tasted was so delicious. "We make it with love," he responded simply with his trademark smile. This welcoming Ottoman eatery in downtown Albany should be on every culinary bucket list! read more

I got delivery from here for my lunch twice this week. Falafel wrap was amazing!! Super fresh and delicious. Then the beef and lamb gyro a couple days later and it was fantastic! I encourage everyone to give them a try, you won't be sorry. read more

Was looking for something quick near a hotel post conference prior to heading to the airport and ended up here based on Yelp ratings. The place was packed upon arrival with lots of take out orders being placed and about half the tables occupied with people dining in. It was a bit loud when trying to place my order so I think I passed on some topping options that I would have liked to have included. As such, my gyro was a little plain tasting even though I did order the hot sauce. There were plenty of 'regulars' picking up orders so this is definitely a local favorite. I would def swing by here again but may order online to avoid any confusion due to the busy atmosphere. read more

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Food was ok but not very exciting. The hummus I had as a side had a beautiful texture, so smooth and nice but somewhat bitter and not enjoyable flavor. There were some flies in the dining room since the door was propped open. My 24 dollar lunch wrap, side of hummus and can of coke left a lot to be desired. Actually, the can of Coke was great. read more

Just came from greyhound and needed to catch a bus. Rly good food, and good amount too. Pickles are homemade. read more

The Spinning Gyro - Beef & Lamb Gyro Platter - Turkish Near Me - Albany, New York

Got the spinach and feta burek and the kofte kabob platter and beef and lamb gyro wrap (neither picture because we scarfed em down too quickly). I loved the beef and lamb gyro wrap and would definitely get that again! Would probably not get the kofte kabob platter again though. One because the gyro was way better than the kabob and two because the platter came with rice and fries, but no sauce. I think if they started serving sauces with the platters, it would really up the level of the dishes as plain dry white rice and fries are just a waste in my opinion. read more

The Spinning Gyro - Spinach & Feta Burek - Turkish Near Me - Albany, New York

We got the lamb and beef pita, beef and pita plate, beef and lamb fry bowl, and chicken fry bowl. Good food. Generous portions. Staff was very nice. Would definitely go again. read more

Great food, great service. Food was ready in 10 minutes. Everything tasted fresh. I will definitely be back read more

Walked in and immediately felt welcome. The man behind the counter was super friendly and helpful and let us use his bathroom. The food was cheap and delicious and the service was amazing. Would definitely recommend to anyone in Albany, especially if you're catching a bus at 66 Green, it's right around the corner. Thank you for your hospitality!! read more

This was a yummy spot in downtown Albany. The prices are incredibly reasonable, and the meat salad ratio is definitely skewed towards the meat. The chicken was incredibly well, seasoned and cooked to perfection. Despite being in a pita, I definitely recommend getting a fork as it does overflow. I called and placed an order for takeout, and the person who answered the phone was incredibly sweet and my food was ready when I arrived 10 minutes later. read more

The Spinning Gyro - Chicken pita - Turkish Near Me - Albany, New York

This place is great!! We ordered from them last night and were pleased with our selections. We all got the Beef and Lamb Gyro Platter. It came with a generous portion of meat, rice, french fries, pickled onions, Turkish bread and a small portion of salad. I requested both sauces on the side. A yogurt mint sauce (delicious) and a hot sauce which tasted like straight up Frank's hot sauce. The meat was chewy which told me it was authentic and not processed. It was very tasty and well seasoned. I was very impressed with the spinach and feta burek. Similar to Greek Spanakopita it had a homemade crust and great texture and taste. We also had an order of Mosaic cake. It came with two small pieces and had a nice light crumb and had a pleasing chocolate flavor. We got the food delivered and it was fast and plenty warm. The price is fair too. I look forward to trying other menu items. read more

Just in town over night and order delivery from here for dinner. SO GOOD! Had a special food restriction order, they called us to double check and maximize our order! It arrived so fast! And tasted so good! Well beyond our expectations! read more

I can't describe how good the food was here. Everything was mouth watering. Came to grab a quick meal, ended up becoming one of my favorites. The ambiance is very minimal with different paintings around the wall and couple of small tables to sit around. The quality of the food is overwhelmingly delicious. If someone asked me to eat here everyday, I would have no problem. The service was great too. I got a kofte kabab sandwich with extra sauce and it was really good. I recommend getting extra sauce with it to enhance the taste even better. The bread was crispy, the kebab inside was very juicy and packing full of flavors. Highly recommend it to anyone trying something new!!! read more

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I was excited reading the reviews, went there this evening to takeout. Ordered the Greek gyro. Meat was dry and tough as tripe, the pita was hard on the edges, dried out & cold. We were in town for a Pickleball tournament, opted for something near our hotel with good reviews, unfortunately we got food that shouldn't be served. I also got soup, it was ok, a little greasy, but a least it was warm. My friends meal was also a big disappointment. BTW... we would have eaten there, it looks nice in their pics, but there is ZERO ambiance!! read more

The Spinning Gyro - Greek Beef & Lamb Gyro Sandwich. - Turkish Near Me - Albany, New York

I always get a platter for take out when I come. This family is the best- everyone is so sweet. The food is delicious- I love that the platter gets you a little rice, a little salad, and a little falafel. It is well worth the take out- I will always be back. read more

Classic gyros and Greek takeout. Food was flavorful and delivered quickly. Portion size was generous. Will definitely order again

Delicious food and fast service. Got the beef and lamb gyro plate. Enough food for dinner too!

I only did take out so I can't speak to dining in, but our meals were tasty. I will say that the gyro platter we each had seemed like a bit of an combo. There's a salad, some meat - as expected; but then rice and fries...yup rice (I can live with that) AND fries?!?! Nothing wrong with the flavor , but just an odd pairing. Service at takeout was great. Friendly, quick. Nice place for a decent, well valued meal. read more

Food was excellent, I recommend their grape leaves, their service was above and beyond. Must visit if you're stopping by Albany!

Fast friendly service during the lunchtime rush and the portion was huge. Food was tasty and seemed fresh. Originally thought Price was a tad high but then when I saw what you get and the portion, it was fair and good value. I will return and also recommend. read more

The Spinning Gyro - Chicken Gyro Platter - Turkish Near Me - Albany, New York

Woooow. Go here. Get a gyro on the sandwich bread. It's incredibly flavorful and while I love the traditional gyro, this is really an awesome take on it. Everything was beyond tasty and the staff was super nice. I look forward to going back ASAP. read more

The Spinning Gyro - Onion and beef burek - yummy - Turkish Near Me - Albany, New York

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My one star review is generous and here's why: 1) The food is rubbish. There is literally no taste in the beef/lamb gyro. The meat pieces are dry, hard and chewy when a gyro is supposed to be moist and tender. The only thing half decent were the fries and they didn't bother putting salt on them or even in the takeout bag. 2) Their card machine wasn't functioning so I had to go find an ATM for cash. 3) They advertise closing at 8:30pm. I went in at 7pm to dine in and sat down. The woman behind the counter took my order and I was eagerly expecting a decent meal. While I was waiting she walked to the entrance and closed the door and started turning off the lights. I knew I was hosed at this point because she looked intent on closing shop. She then went and told the chefs "finito guys we are closing." A customer walked in right after and she turned him down and said they were closed. 4) She brings over my food in a takeout bag to which my reaction in my mind was wow WTF??? If people think this is a good gyro then you lot don't know a good gyro. I spent a week in Turkey and I can tell you one thing, the gyro here isn't even fit to serve a dog. Stay away from this place. Oh and almost $20 for this? Not worth $10. read more

Needed something quick to grab for a Amtrak train and the cashier was kinda and helpful with a recommendation. Getting me a drink Ms quick communication and short wait during a slower time on the weekend. I'm new to Albany but if anyone asks this was a solid rec. The meat was on the smaller side for the portion though. Their attention to the space and Atmosphere was also clean and comfortable , wish I had time to sit down. read more

Solid sandwich. Even with the spicy sauce, I wouldn't say that it was that hot. Chicken was very tasty with a good flavor profile and well cooked read more

The Spinning Gyro - Chicken Gyro Sandwich - Turkish Near Me - Albany, New York

Had a Greek salad with gyro meat and it was exactly what I was hoping for. The salad was fresh, and the meat was flavorful.

CoY little nook with a small focused menu. I had the Greek style beef and lamb sandwich, no tomato, add feta, extra wite sauce. It was excellent. Meat was tender and delicious. I ordered another one to go!! read more

The Spinning Gyro - Wall with pictures in seating area - Turkish Near Me - Albany, New York

Quaint little place with wonderful food and service! My picky kids even loved it! Baklava was amazing! read more

The Spinning Gyro - Beef & Lamb Chicken Gyro Combo Platter Special Chicken Beef & Lamb Gyro Platter - Turkish Near Me - Albany, New York

Just ordered from the Spinning Gyro - while they forgot my feta on my sandwich, it didn't matter - the bread was so amazing I didn't even miss it. And the Spinach & Feta Burek was soooo good. Will be a go to for me for sure. read more

The food is Great, the price is decent, it's a nice location, came out quick, the people are nice. Thank you!

The falafel tacos were great, and vegan! The people working there are very nice and friendly, seems like a family-owned business, will def support again when back in the area! read more

Ordered for delivery Fast Chicken Gyro sandwich on Turkish bread was moist, flavorful, and huge. Could be split by two people. read more

Food is delicious. Definitely homemade family recipes. Nothing fancy, almost a hole in the wall which makes it even better! They really care about their customers and their food. Very nice staff. Reasonably priced. Good portions. Excellent! read more