Sorry, this is not my cup of tzatziki. A lot of my family likes this place and, sure, there's not a…read morelot of Greek in the area to compete. My thoughts: + Good bang for your buck. Solid on ingredients and meats. + Very nice service. They gave us a free dessert with our order. - Not a lot of flavor. Even the regular gyro, which smells wonderful, doesn't taste out of the ordinary. Avgolemono soup did not really have lemon. On the plus side, the lemon potatoes were a hit all around. + The spanakopita was crunchy crust with soft interior. ---------- The rice pudding, in my mind, had no flavor and was overstuffed with gigantic overcooked rice. The worst I've ever had. Yet the rest of my family seemed to like it?! So I just can't even. I'm not eating here again but I won't fault others who do. It's a choice, you like what you like, and again, the service was very friendly to us. But I will keep going the extra miles to Thavma in Livingston for my high quality taste.

Not sure what happened but ordered the following for pick up and was disappointed. Everything…read morelooked great... until we started to eat. Falafel platter with soup, fries and came with a pita. (2/5) Pita was SO HARD and stale like when you microwave a piece of bread too long. Falafel was ok but borderline frozen vibes. The fries were also soggy so maybe not the best for takeout. Soup was piping hot and tasted ok but thicker than I expected and the orzo and chicken were overcooked. So sad. Lamb-beef gyro pita (2/5) Meat was overcooked and again the pita was hard as a rock.... Sadly for the price just not worth it. We have other options in Fairfield and beyond for more quality.

1) Great atmosphere. Bar in the middle of the restaurant with tables and chairs surrounding it…read more 2.) Awesome service. This is our second time going and the staff have been great both time. Met the owner and he is a friendly kind man. 3) Outstanding. Lasagna is enough for multiple people, Chicken parm is delicious and the dessert is fantastic. Can't recommend the food enough 5 stars all around for this place.

I've been here many years ago and I remember it was a pretty decent place. Decided to celebrate…read morefather's day early this year at this restaurant and that was a great decision. The decor is super nice and the restaurant is spacious. The service is excellent. But most importantly the food is superb. My cousin suggested the lamb chop which was grilled to perfection. So tender and juicy and the perfect amount of spice not to overpower the natural flavor of the meat. My brother got the NY strip for his 6 year old daughter. I did not expect a good steak since this is not a steakhouse but I was wrong. It was so flavorful though I think it could be more rare (we asked for medium rare). We all enjoyed it. The plating is also very well done. We made reservation for 5:15 and it was not that busy but by the time we left the parking lot was full. People know where the good food are. Excellent place for big party.

A modern and stylish Turkish restaurant. Lighting was not super bright or dim. Service was…read morefantastic, the server took my umbrella for me and the chef came out to greet me and asked me how I was doing. The bread served was super soft and had great taste. The olive oil didn't seem to pair super well with it though. Got the Adana kebab and mixed grill to go (sampled all the items at the restaurant while still hot). Chicken shish- fairly tender. Slightly charred. Good flavor Lamb shish- cooked ~ medium with a little pink. Good flavor but could be a bit more tender. I do prefer my meats medium rare so it could just be that. Adana kebab- Tender, good flavor. I think it could've been a bit juicier? Burger- super tender and full of flavor. Best meat by far. Veggies and rice- both very good. I appreciate the attention to the sides. Service - 10/10 Food- 8/10

Great atmosphere, great service. I personally found the food mediocre but all of it tasted fresh…read more I had the lentil soup & my wife had the chicken soup, both were bland in our opinion & the lentil soup was a really light consistency which was not what I was expecting, calamari was really 10/10 fresh with good light breading but sauce was bland & did nothing for it. I tasted piece of the chicken in the chicken salad & it was really good & well flavored so it was kind of puzzling to me that The chicken thigh lacked flavor even though the chicken itself was fresh & delicately grilled, vegetables was great especially the baby potatoes, rice was meh! But it came with no kind of sauce. There were at least 3 tables celebrating their birthday which I took for a good sign & place appears child friendly without being annoying so it seems like a great neighborhood spot. With good atmosphere & great service, & fresh ingredients, I was somewhat disappointed in the lack of flavors in several dishes but I would still cautiously recommend this place if you live in the neighborhood but I would not go out of my way to get to this restaurant.

Wow - no notes…read more This place is hands down our favorite Mediterranean spot so far in the area. We came with our toddler for lunch, not expecting to be completely blown away by how fresh everything was. We enjoyed the muhammarah dip and tabbouleh salad as starters. Our toddler absolutely crushed the kids chicken kabob platter, which is a full adult portion in of itself. We also tried the gyro platter, which was a stand out dish - each piece of meat was juicy and also charred to perfection. The toum or garlic sauce was the perfect accompaniment and didn't leave us embarrassed of our breath to socialize with others after. Highly recommend this establishment! We'll be back to try the desserts next time.

- Shares a small parking lot with a few other businesses; the dining room is spacious with plenty…read moreof tables for dine-in, but the space feels a bit dated with noticeable wear and tear on some tables and chairs; surprisingly empty on a Saturday afternoon during lunch--we were the only dine-in customers, with just a couple of takeout orders coming through - Service was friendly overall, but not very attentive; we tried a few times to get our server's attention for extra utensils and eventually had to grab them ourselves - Unfortunately, food was just OK--we ordered the Gyro Sandwich, Kofta Kebab Sandwich, and Chicken Shawarma Sandwich: gyro and kofta were underwhelming--the meats weren't very hot and didn't taste particularly fresh, and the portions felt a bit light; chicken shawarma came in a wrap instead of the advertised pita, but the chicken itself was hot, flavorful, and generously portioned; the fries served with the sandwiches were well seasoned and one of the better parts of the meal

Delicious meal here at the relocated and reimagined Don Pepe. They still have lots of seafood, as…read morewell as some Greek and Mediterranean dishes in addition to Portuguese. We started with the cucumber, pistachio, and yogurt, with harissa and sesame seeds. Like a very creative and refreshing Mediterranean pickle. Delish. We also got the Mediterranean salad. It was much more interesting than your typical Greek salad. Excellent feta, good cucumbers and tomato, and nice little pita chip slivers. They also start you with very good bread with olive oil and some olives. For our entrées we got Chilean Seabass, Branzino fillet, and Mariscada, which is a big shellfish stew. While it's not indicated on the menu, all entrées come with saffron rice, sautéed vegetables... And their homemade potato chips. The person who got the Mariscada was so happy. It had every kind of fresh shellfish and really was enough for two people. I really enjoyed the Branzino fillet, which came with a lemon caper sauce. It was huge and very delicious, I had to give some pieces away. The Chilean Seabass is the most expensive, at $55. For me, I felt that I have had better Seabass and I preferred my $36 branzino. But the person who ordered it was thrilled and thought it was amazing, and gets it every time here. I loved the saffron rice, and the homemade potato chips. I didn't eat the sautéed vegetables (there was just too much food everywhere!). But the person who tried them thought they were extremely delicious. Overall, this is a great place for sharing, with tons of food. And the cucumber, harissa yogurt, pistachio and sesame seed appetizer showed that they are innovating and not just doing your parent's Don Pepe. Oliver was also a super server as was everyone else on the team. And we enjoyed the patio... though I must say that being over Route 46 traffic is not the most atmospheric, and I wish the patio was on the other side! But who can complain with all this yummy food? Looking forward to coming back here next time I'm in New Jersey.

Fantastic dinner this evening at Olivo Mediterranean Fare in Pine Brook (formerly Don Pepe's…read moreSteakhouse). Very impressed with the beautiful, modern, and inviting bright and airy atmosphere; as well as the attentive, friendly, and welcoming service. Thank you to our server Tony for helping to make it a memorable dining experience. The food was outstanding! The grilled octopus and shrimp in garlic appetizers were absolutely delicious. My entree of Filet Mignon Medallions, grilled and finished with mushroom sauce was a home run. Tender, juicy, and mouth waveringly delicious!! Also came with sides of mixed veggies, saffron rice, and Spanish potato chips. Certainly would order it again. The whole Branzino, seasoned with herbs, Olive Oil, and lemon, filleted at the table, was also off the charts. The baklava w/ice cream, Crème brûlée, and cappuccinos finished off a perfect meal. I would certainly give this place a high recommendation! Thank you to Ann and Nick Grossi for the invite and enjoyable evening. 05/28/2026

After my last visit here, I'm rating Blu Blu Greek Kitchen five stars. My husband treated me to…read morelunch recently and we had such a good experience - fresh, delicious food in an airy, charming, and casual eatery with friendly service. - We love the Anassas teas and Devotion coffee here - Get the Grilled Halloumi, Hot Honey, Zaatar Flatbread - So good! - I liked my Chicken Souvlaki Platter with the wild rice (also comes with grilled tomato, hot pepper, tzatziki, and pita) - Lots of options for vegan and vegetarian; from leek hand pie, vegan wild mushroom platters and gyros, and salads - If you are into greek desserts, there are a lot of options - from traditional baklava, honey cake, to loukoumades (donut holes). They are open six days a week - closed on Sundays. They do catering if you're interested too... Highly recommended!

Stopped in for lunch at this restaurant today. I ordered a chicken gyro and a coffee. I thought the…read moregyro was ok. It came with fries in it which I didn't realize nor want. They didn't have cream for the coffee, just milk, which was a bit disappointing. There are 3 large tables for dining in, plus a few stools. The place was very bright and clean. Server was friendly. There are quite a few fast eat Greek places in the area which are very good. Not sure I'll be back at this one.

Came here on a Saturday early evening with reservations. This place was already packed with…read morefamilies everywhere. We were seated pretty quickly as they were already prepared for our group. It was about 12 of us. It's a BYOB spot so our waiter offered us a cooled ice bucket follr our wine. They opened and poured our wine for us. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. Despite the packed restaurant, he did a good job catering to our needs. I ordered Greek salad, lamb chops with the potatoes. My lamb chops were a tad overcooked but very tasty. I loved the potatoes, they had a lemon flavor that was different but delicious. I also ordered baklava and it was so yummy!!! The place was an open family-style seating and was inviting. Everyone enjoyed their food . The breas they provide was one of the best!!

I love this place! I've been to Greece and this is as close as you will get in the US. Great…read morefood, great service, & a nice calm ambiance. I go to lunch all the time and tried their dinner. Michael was a fantastic waiter. His recommendations were perfect! The soup was incredible and so was my meal! I can't wait until we go back. It's a byob.

I don't come here often, but when I do with a small group of friends and/or family it's a great…read moreexperience! This place is Byob, so we typically bring a bottle of wine with company. The appetizers are delicious and pretty large (without jeoparding quality). My favorite are the horiatiki salad (a refreshing salad with feta) and the midia axnista (steamed mussels with broth). If you're a pita bread kinda person, you can't go wrong with their pita and dips! For entrees, you cant go wrong with their grilled fishes (I liked the lavraki branzino the most). Their hirini brizola (grilled pork chop) was delicious too! The service is good here and the wait staff is friendly. One time, we were running late for our reservation, but the staff was very accommodating and still sat us down.

Wonderful meal here. Did the Horiatiki salad added gyro. A delish dish!! Complimentary pita and…read morehummus were served when we sat down. And the owner was outside sitting with a few people he knew, just a good sign when the owner is present at their own restaurant!! The staff was sweet and tentative and I overall really enjoyed the meal.