Pita House
7210 E 1st Ave, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
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Address :
7210 E 1st Ave
Scottsdale, AZ, 85251 - Phone (480) 425-9200
- Website https://www.pitahouseaz.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : DJ
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Greek Cuisine
Greek food is a fine melody of the finest pressed olive oil, fresh fermented bread, colorful vegetables, juicy meat, sea food all cooked in spices and fresh rosemary. The people from Greek were great scholars who aimed to excel in everything they do. The results are quite visible in their food as they are the inventors of olive oil which is beneficial to health. Greeks also made different type of wines from the best quality of grapes fermented in controlled environment.
Today, you can find hundreds of restaurants offering authentic Greek food or popularly termed as Mediterranean cuisine in New York city alone. People wait in line to taste the exotic Greek dishes like saganaki, taramasalata, souvlaki, loukoumades, spanakopita, moussaka, and many more. One thing which most people like about these authentic Greek dishes is abundant use of lemon juice, olive oil, fresh rosemary and sea salt. A smart mix of few ingredients can virtually take you on the pebble streets of beautiful city of Greece.
For those who don't have time to enjoy fine dining should try tasting the famous souvlaki with pita which is type of meat dish, also a trademark Greek fast food. For those who are vegetarian, or vegan can try different versions of Greek Salad. So, if you wish to enjoy a hearty yet healthy meal that tastes divine then try dining at the best Greek restaurant in your city. Greek cuisine not only tastes good but also help maintain your body in a natural way through healthy diet.
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T. H.
The Lowdown: bad falafel, decent hummus Went here in search of a falafel fix. What I found was a place whose falafel is in need of a fix. It was dry, tasteless and crumbled throughout the pita. I kept looking at it, sampling small pieces of it, and trying to decide if they'd given me the right sandwich. They had. It was sad. It was a meal I will soon forget. At least I hope to. The only thing memorable is its place as the least tasty falafel to ever hit my palate. Service was attentive and the hummus was pretty decent.
(2)Luay A.
Great thanks a lot :) Amazing services Nice people with a awesome coustmer services I loved the way how they were dealing with me Good job Thanks
(5)Faridah S.
I've eaten at The Pita House on several occasions over the years. Each time I go back, I'm reminded why I haven't been back sooner. It isn't terrible, but it isn't very good either. The food I've had here has generally been bland. All the right ingredients are on the plate, but nothing stands out, and nothing brings those ingredients together. This time I had the gyro salad. The meat was just ok. The lettuce was crisp. The dressing was just boring. I have never gotten the sense that anyone who works here cares.
(2)John D.
Solid food, reasonably priced hookah and a nice atmosphere. Staff is fine too. For some reason they refuse to serve tap water for free, which is illegal. I understand that they don't want to lose money giving out free water to customers who aren't buying much, but we spent $30 and still had to plead to get just one cup to split amongst three people. I'm not coming here again because I'm frankly tired of having to barter for something that I'm entitled to have as a paying customer. I'll be back if they change this absurd rule
(2)Rand H.
It's been six months since I last visited here and there were several issues with the place last time but I love Gyros and it's under new ownership now so I dropped back in today to see how they're doing. Before, the food was served in the room that doubled as a night club and didn't do very well as a restaurant. Now it has been refurbished, looks much better, and is open at night only. (Good idea!) Lunch is now ordered fast-casual style at a counter inside the south entrance to the building and then served at comfortable, partly shaded patio tables along the east side. So I went with my usual Greek favorite, a Gyro, with salad for the included side. The Gyro came with 4 slices of lamb/beef meat and was made as large as it could be for the good-sized pita wrapping it. The salad size was generous too, with plenty of tomato slices, which I like. The staff was friendly, table service attentive, food delicious and the price reasonable at $8. I'm not usually much of a fan of dining outside but the weather was nice today and I really enjoyed my lunch here! :-)
(4)Lucy C.
First and last! Should have known from the first moment with a filthy door, then we were seated at a table with a dirty table cloth and filthy bathroom! These were all clues that this was not going to be a good dining experience and sure enough, the food was HORRIBLE! I can only imagine what the kitchen must have looked like!
(1)Sean O.
Got a greek salad and gyro and both were low quality, in preparation, taste and ingredients. The salad had little more than iceberg and romaine lettuce mixed with some large slices of tasteless tomatoes, an olive and a few slivers of onion. The dressing was not very good either. The meat on the gyro was overcooked, processed slabs (I expect they them packaged frozen) and there was hardly any sauce or anything else in the wrap to balance the meat taste. It was a to go order and I just ate some of it to curb my hunger, I was too tired from a very long day to go back. They may have made adjustments to the food if I was dinning there. But really it never should have left the kitchen in such condition if that wasn't how they usually serve it. If this place was in Southern California, it wouldn't last 5 minutes with this quality Med food.
(1)Gina H.
If you're lucky you'll get subpar service. Went there with two girlfriends and wanted separate checks.... Ended up waiting 45 minutes until WE had to go up and get a manager involved. It took an additional 15 minutes and 2 other managers until we got our checks paid. And all they had to say was "we're sorry, we're understaffed."
(1)Alexander T.
If there was a -5 stars then that's what I'd choose. Let's start at the very beginning... Three of us got to the "restaurant" and we're greeted after 5 minutes of waiting for someone to greet us at front of house. No signs to "please sit yourself," just a man on his phone in company attire (of which it seemed no employee seemed to care about). So, finally, we were asked if we wanted to be seated. Unfortunately, we did. Once we got seated, it took another 10 minutes to get water and a menu, another 5 to order and at that point, I was ready to leave. In the grand scheme of things, 15 minutes is not a lengthy period of time; however, there were two occupied tables of which neither had food. It wasn't busy... Nowhere near. We ordered two appetizers: hummus (added a "beef kabob" and the falafel). Well, now we get to the "good part - the food. It took another 15 minutes to get food out. And before that, an employee sat right behind us and started to loudly talk on his phone and smoke hookah. Minutes later, the whole staff seemed to join. Now, I realize that, yes, this is a combined pita house and hookah bar, but if you're working... really, you couldn't have gone elsewhere and taken care of that obscene phone call? There was plenty of tables unoccupied and available for your personal business. Anyway, I wanted to leave after being treated as less than welcome, so we asked if our food had been started and the waiter replied "yes." Then, another employee came and tried to set-up a hookah which we didn't know was part of the "deal" here. Again, likely my mistake for not reading but at the same time, it would have been nice to have been debriefed when we were seated. We politely said no and that was the first time common courtesy was issued. Once the food came out, the falafel was clearly frozen and ultra-deep fried. If that's not that actual way it's prepared, that's the way it was plated and tasted. It was just crunchy: no flavor, circular pancakes that resembled second-hand McDonald's hashbrowns. Then with the hummus came a "beef kabob" which was detached from its skewer and strewn across the plate of hummus doused in evoo with warmish pita. I paid an extra $5 for a 4 miniature pieces of beef that were dry and oily. The only thing I actually enjoyed while I was here was my friends and the iced water. In total, I spent $19.48. I didn't tip - I shouldn't have. There is such a thing as bad customer service versus a bad customer, but this was only a situation of bad customer service. Bad customer service is to be rewarded as such - without. Never again. Wouldn't recommend. Go to Pita Jungle. Or Chipotle. Honestly, Starbucks is better.
(1)Matthew M.
Bad service we have been there twice and they tried to over charges us this time overall bad experience. I'm super disappointed.
(1)Desiree R.
I like to get the gyro sandwiches or the chicken Kabob wrap to go. Lunch special includes a small salad and it is tasty and quick. Healthy option in that area.
(3)Gadi N.
Very confusing place is it a bar a Resturant a hookah bar oh wait it's all 3 Food was ok for middle eastern food standards in az service was terrible and the place just feels dirty and disorganized I'm very surprised it's been open for so long. I would vertically not eat there again
(2)Basil M.
Went there last night looking for a shisha but was disappointed with the service, slow coals, and frankly totally ridiculous belly dancer. Music was blaring loud where we sat and varied between street Egyptian, Moroccan, and crappy Tunisian singers. There was only one server who came and fixed my shisha, after which it finally worked.
(2)Fahad A.
Since I wrote my last review, the owner of the business reached out and told me that they have offered training for their staff, and offered to have me back at his expense. I respect the owner willing to reach out and address individual customer complaints. This shows me that he is open minded and willing to take criticism and do what needs to be done in order to address it. Since then I have been back three times, and I am happy to say that each of those experiences demonstrated that what he promised (that the staff has been trained and revamped) is indeed what he has been looking forward to. I went during the day and during the evening, and each time I was there, the staff was friendly and attentive, and willing to take initiative to please their customers. I'm updating my review to four stars because most of all, I respect that Rashad the owner was willing to address customer concerns, and has shown the care for his business. I plan on visiting in the future, and I hope this trend continues! Thanks to Rashad and his staff for a pleasant experience.
(4)Nick S.
Great atmosphere if you're looking for a little change from normal bar or club scene. Food is good and reasonable. Large outdoor patio is a great environment for people of all ages. The hookahs are great too. We had one that lasted over two hours and they kept the coals burning. Service was good and they made sure to keep the hookah coals turning over. The music can get a little loud inside and depending on what the feel of the night is it can be annoying if you are trying to hang out with friends on the patio and techno is blasting overhead.
(4)Nikki T.
The good reviews are long gone. The food is terrible. The absolute worst excuse for a gyro I have ever had. Where's the meat, and no feta. Slimy mayo covers the lettuce and tomato. It took nearly 30 min for them to make it AFTER I ordered it and drove there... I want my $8 back but I ordered takeout and am left with nothing more than soggy bread, and lots of mayo on dried out meat. Garbage.
(1)Joseph A.
Came here on friday night with my friends. I have to admit that its the best place to hang out. Ordered hookah double apple and shawarma sandwich. Balanced flavors just like back home. Completely remodeled and classy looking. The DJ was amazing he got me dancing all night long. Now i can say there is an amazing middle-eastern place in scottsdale.
(5)Yahaira V.
The food was horrible! I was expecting so much more, i ordered the chicken salad, which had one tiny skewer of chicken which was flavorless and burnt. My friend ordered a chicken shawarma and also said it wasn't good. I'll never be back. Yuck.
(1)Travis B.
hungry at the bars and this place was open around midnight. we sat outside, ordered from a waitress who had the personality of a tin can. forgot 2 of our dishes when our food arrived. i'm sure it would have tasted better if it weren't for the wretched hookah smoke. it didn't seem that bad when we walked onto the patio. but after our food came out, a large crowd of young men sat at the table next to us, ordered 2 hookah's and yech.....we let the food stay on the table. the sweet smokey smell of hookah obliterated any hunger we had. maybe that's why their take out is so popular.
(2)Shane T.
I had a Mediterranean food craving for lunch so decided to try this place on a whim. I did the gyro and fries and I feel like they could have been done better. The set-up here is a bit awkward, too. I think there is a hookah bar on the side, but there was no signage or help telling me about the place. Food was not up to my standards. If they made there own fries or had something a bit more unique it would have been much better. The people were very nice.
(2)Lily R.
Came here with my boyfriend and a couple friends. The gyro was OK at best compared to ones I've had at other locations. The lamb was in filets like frozen fish sticks? Tzaziki sauce was pretty much absent and tomatoes were on the side. The cheap-tasting salad dressing was very off-puttingly salty and the dessert tasted like soap. We had to ask to get it taken off the bill because it was so awful. Tipped the waitress extra because we felt bad for her. This place has gone way downhill since my bf last visited. PS their storefront is spelled wrong? Wtf!!!!
(1)RocketMan M.
Awful service and unfriendly staff. We were greeted by an unpleasant hostess who didn't smile and behaved like she is doing us a favor. Then a waitress came by and took our order verbally and didn't bother asking us if we wanted a drink. Never going there again. I would have given them NO STARS if it was an option. Oh, and the hostess was smoking hookah while serving us. AWFUL.
(1)Mike W.
Yeah, No. Small, under seasoned pitas. The falafel's looked like chicken nuggets, and were lacking flavor. Plus the meal was over priced. Disappointing, stay away.
(1)Kelly H.
Went for lunch as I was craving a hardy gyro. I hadn't been here for quite some time and I'm pretty sure the gyro wasn't any thing like they serve now. 3 slices of dry precooked packaged meat slapped on a grill rolled in a dry pita, sauce, lettuce and onion With a side salad. Not even a light lunch. I won't be back.
(2)Khaled J.
It's getting better. Keep it up!
(3)Lyndsay W.
Great place to order takeout. We have only eaten inside once and I'd rather just take it home. I guess the dine in experience gives this place it's 3 star rating. Other than that, I don't get it. They have great food!
(4)Andrew S.
Midnight on a Friday night and this place was slammed. Might have been overflow from the nearby bars because it was wall-to-wall crowds at the inside register and on the patio wrapping around towards the back. My first impression formed based on the number of patrons who appeared middle eastern. The group sitting on patio to our left were speaking Greek. So, perhaps the food and the hookah reflected the same authenticity? The food was OK. We split the regular hummus that came with assorted pita bread and veggies. It tasted average store-bought. Though it didn't knock our socks off, hummus is a wonderful (healthier) alternative to your standard late night drunken, fourth-meal, Scottsdale snack. My friend ordered a regular gyro and fries. It looked pretty good and the fries were also average tasting. We ordered the blue mist hookah flavor and a round of Coors Light. The beers came in bottles - I think draft would be a nice touch. The hookah flavor was great and had a solid kick. I was impressed by how long it lasted between 3 people. We noticed the hookah lacked a good clearing mechanism, so the smoke turned stale towards the end. The hoses had a fancy looking mouthpiece to them that we all enjoyed. Overall, I recommend Pita House as a hookah patio. There aren't many in the area, especially ones within decent walking distance to bars and restaurants. I've heard Oasis is good too. If you're looking for Greek or Mediterranean food, it's not top notch, but it may be one of few options nearby. It's a great fall-back and easy-to-spot location when you need it.
(3)Ryan K.
It wasn't bad, I just don't know what the hell happened. It's almost like a drunk demon holds the place hostage. The restaurant itself is in a somewhat sketchy location. It doesn't seem unsafe but it seems a little off kilter. It's a fairly run down building with tons of bars surrounding the area. Any time after 6:30, you get a bunch of drunk people yelling/fighting at each other. The staff was kind of like if you made Jersey Shore with Persians that had to run a restaurant together. My wife and I walked in to a the beginnings of a shouting match between the manager and a blonde waitress. We were ushered outside by a waitress who handed us our menu (and wasn't quite sure what the things on the menu were) and closed the front door to muffle the shouting a bit. Every time the door opened, a clusterf*ck of profanities spewed from inside. A few minutes later, the blonde waitress ran out of the side door crying and declaring, "I'm leaving, I swear, I'm f*cking leaving." The manager, a buff dude, stormed after her shouting the f bomb a ton. I don't think he used any nouns or articles in whatever he said. Maybe the hookah smoke was confusing him. Eventually they both came back in but the yelling continued off and on. Our food came out 15 minutes later and it was pretty dang good! I was pretty surprised! We never saw our waitress again, but the rest of the staff was pretty nice and checked in on us. It seemed like they just had a bunch of people working there but they didn't have anything else to do. Someone brought us a check, but I don't think he worked there. It was nice of him either way. Probably won't go back, but we got a reasonably priced dinner and a show.
(3)Kate K.
It's kind of nuts how much take-out business this place gets, and you'd never notice it just by driving by! It's a simple Greek menu, with plenty of options for vegetarians like myself. I usually get a pita sandwich with a side salad instead of fries, but last night I splurged and got the Vegetarian Platter. For $10, you get basically 2 meals worth of food - good for sharing or in my usual case, being a total fatass and eating it (nearly) all. The pita included with the Veg platter is notably thinner than traditional pita bread, but I actually prefer it (honestly, it almost seems like grilled tortillas but I know that's not right). This way, you can save on the carbs as you scoop up some delicious baba and hummus. The falafel here is much crispier than I've had anywhere else...and I love it! Service is friendly and quick. Packaging for to-go orders has always been adequate...no spills on the drive home for me! Bonus: parking is plentiful in the adjacent lot, and you can sit on the cozy patio while you wait for your order to be prepared!
(4)josh c.
In from Chicago for business. Stopped here for dinner and it did not disappoint. I took down 2 platters- one vege and one kabob combo. The meats were fantastic and hummus and baba were spot on. Pickles and tomatoes and falafel on vege platter were perfect. If this place were in Chicago I would go back.
(5)Stephanie B.
Came here for lunch one day it loved it. It was a great location in old town Scottsdale. The food came out in average time and was delicious. I especially loved the dessert we got. The restaurant seemed a bit older however it is a classic Greek restaurant with lots of character and beautiful artistic work. Nothing fancy. But a great casual spot to stop for lunch in Old Town.
(5)Anthony V.
Best food and hookah by far in Arizona . Tried few other places but nothing compared to this place, love the outdoor patio. I recommend the beef shawarma and the lemon mint hookah.
(5)Serage M.
I would put no star for them, new management has no respect for customers. We were three going to eat there they wanted to sit us next to the bathroom and the manager refused to sit us on four ppl table, also i have friends they r not going there anymore cuz they refused to bring different tapola plate and the manager was a jerk, plz don't go there there r better places
(1)Caitlin S.
I went to Pita House for lunch for the first time today and was very unimpressed. My order took way too long, the waitress wasn't very attentive, and the food was not good. The classic gyro I ordered was bland and the iceberg lettuce and tomatoes did not seem fresh. The "salad" was just a pile of iceberg lettuce with a tiny bit of dressing. For the quality of the meal the price was way too high. I won't be going back.
(1)Jill C.
Went to grab a quick bite yesterday with a colleague and we decided to go to Pita House. Big Mistake. We called in our order and the gal on the phone seemed like it we were putting her out. I guess the computer in the non restaurant section (where we'd be picking up our food) was down. We weren't told how long it would be or how much our order was going to cost. I ordered the gyro pita with the house salad. We head over, pay and get out order (the gal seemed irritated to have to walk over to the other side to run the card), and head back to work. I dive into my lunch and something is off. The salad was warm, like wilted warm. Who wants to eat warm floppy lettuce? Anyone...Anyone...Bueller? My gyro was drowning in tzatziki. I ended up throwing most of my lunch away - there was no salvaging any of it. Not sure if there's new owners or management...but the quality and customer service has definitely gone downhill. If I return, it wont be for a while.
(2)J D.
Another find via Groupon, we visited this place a handful of times. Located in Old Town Scottsdale, just off Scottsdale Rd, we tried a variety of menu items here: Hummus, $5.99 Gyro Classic Plate, $12.99 Vegetarian Combo (Falafel, Hummus, Tabbouleh, Babaghanouj, Grape Leaves, Tomatoes, Pickles, Olive Oil), $9.99 yelp.com/biz_photos/pita… Gyro Classic Pita Sandwich, $7.99 yelp.com/biz_photos/pita… yelp.com/biz_photos/pita… The first time we visited, I got the Gyro Classic Plate, which is basically all of the ingredients in a Gyro Sandwich, but on a plate which makes it a larger portion. It was a bit too much for me, so on subsequent visits, I ordered the Gyro Classic Sandwich. The Gyros are ok, not great. My favorite menu item here is the Vegetarian Combo. It has all of my favorites on it.....Falafel, Hummus, Tabbouleh, yum! However, I've had better in my life, which is why I'm only giving this joint 3 stars. The service is so/so here. One evening, we had awesome service....on a couple other visits, it wasn't very good. I thank Groupon for introducing me to a new restaurant, but it isn't on my all time list. Return Factor - 50%
(3)Nick L.
Walked in and ordered lunch; falafel pita and a side of rice. Would hope it would only take 10 min (since I was the only one there), but it took 20 min (minus half a star). The salad accompanying the pita was meh.. Iceberg lettuce, a couple slices of tomato, a handful of parsley and a vinaigrette. First off, let's get some real lettuce on a salad, f*** this iceberg crap. And how about some veggies? (minus half a star). Now the good. The falafel pita was damn good! Crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside and tons of flavor. The hummus on top completed it. All that served in a pita that was thinner and had a little bit of a crisp to it was tasty. The rice was delicious as well; simple white rice with good seasoning and cooked perfectly. Overall I will be going back, though I may call ahead to minimize the wait.
(4)Sami C.
Great atmosphere and food but super slow service, pricey drinks, and sometimes you never receive your hookah. Idk if the new ownership knows how to run a smooth service. I miss the old staff and prompt happy service. The good things... belly dancers are entertaining; when you do receive a hookah, it's great, the food is very good and fast once you get to order. It's too bad they can't get the service to be a little better! Could be an amazing spot!
(2)Kosta C.
Everything I've had there I've had better elsewhere. $7 falafel plate is too pricey (cheap ingredients, in Egypt this plate would cost you only $0.75 based on my personal experience). Dolmades or grape leaves dish was so-so. Finally, gyros isn't fresh off the spit as it should be for the best taste and quality. Based on taste and the identical cuts of each strip of gyros (only 4 measly slices for a $13 plate), I was able to tell the gyros was prepackaged and most likely frozen. Everything was edible at least, but far from what it could be and every item is overpriced due to the size and/or quality. I've got another Greek place in Phoenix area that serves much better Greek/Mediterranean food I'll go to instead.
(2)Jon H.
For all you alliterates out there. I've experienced quite a line of lackluster lunchroom locations as of late, and I'd like to learn what little leprechaun is leaning their bad luck my way. With that out of my system. I've got to say this place has got the market cornered on mediocre. A quick visit to their official website shows a claim of "Voted #1 Mediterranean/Middle Eastern ..." I assure you, they did NOT get my vote. As far as the service was concerned; we were one of two tables seated about 6 - 7pm on a Wednesday, the waitress visited us 1) to take our order, 2) deliver our drinks, 3) drop off / pickup our check. Someone from the kitchen delivered our food. Our waitress didn't seem rude during the few times she did swing by, but also wasn't excited for us to be there. We started with an order of hummus, which turned out to be neither here nor there, then ordered a Gyro Plate and Kafta (Kubideh). The gyro meat seemed pre-packaged and the kafta (grilled ground beef) seemed underspiced and bland. We did; however, order a tasty chicken skewer side, which was good. Nothing about this meal was really fantastic and I definitely not worth coming back. I'm guessing they do most of their business during late night after people have had too much to drink to realize they're eating a sub par meal. Be sure to let me know where your favorite Gyro is, 'cause I'm still looking!
(2)Michelle C.
Painfully slow service. When we arrived, there were only 2 other parties - both of whom were inside smoking. So, we elected to go outside. It took forever for our waitress to take our order but after she finally did, a few other parties trickled in. We were there with our kids and intentionally sat away from anyone smoking but, within a short time, others came outside and started smoking so we were surrounded. We waited and waited for our food and watched while others who came in after us got their food. At one point, the waitress apologised saying they had a huge party. Not sure when the huge party got there but, they weren't there when we walked in. Finally got our appetizer - chicken with garlic and mushrooms. Canned mushrooms. Gross. The chicken and sauce were good but seriously? Canned mushrooms? How much effort does it take to chop a few fresh mushrooms? I had the gyro salad - it had iceberg lettuce, a couple tomato slices and a few cucumbers. The gyro meat was good but, really? iceberg lettuce? Sigh.... It did come with tzatziki sauce but, I've had better. This tasted like it came out of a bottle - definitely not freshly made. It was ok but, if you don't want to be inhaling smoke your entire meal, good luck....it seems as there is no place you can go to get away from it. And the food is just ok. Probably won't be back.
(2)Vera A.
Great hookah... If you have about three hours to spare! This place is really on a downward trend when it comes to their quality and service, which is disappointing to see because I've been coming here for as long as I can remember. I keep coming back to give this place another chance, but somehow every visit gets considerably worse. My party was seated on the patio and there was only one other gentleman sitting outside. We put in our order for just a hookah which came pretty quickly, but was not to my specifications. Then the two only two employees that seemed to be working that afternoon walked by us several times without so much as asking if we needed anything. Again, there was only one other gentleman there, so I don't believe there is a valid reason for the lack of service. Eventually, a server walked by and I asked her to get someone to bring us new coals. We did get new coals... About 35 minutes later, at which point we had to leave. After this experience, I have decided to finally give up on this place.
(2)Jonathan M.
The place has a nice atmosphere, inside and outside seating. One draw: no beer on tap. We tried the babaghanouj with the pita bread as an appetizer and it was good But nothing crazy. Service is really slow so expect to wait a good 20 min for your food, but the wait is worth it. I had the combo plate that has beef and chicken kabob And kafta with rice and it was delicious. It is also open until 2 am including the kitchen so it's perfect for a late dinner when other places are already closed. Overall great experience.
(4)Naomi G.
I have been going to the Pita House since I was in high school. The food is insanely delish, they have the BEST hummus and falafel in town.
(5)l c.
This used to be pretty good, now, not so much. The place smelled like cigarette smoke and spice. Not good. The windows were covered in handprints, the sidewalk stained with spills. The blonde waitress kept scratching her head, then went and put our stuff in a to go bag, yuck. I saw the guy preparing the food. He just reached in and grabbed some lettuce bare handed and stuck it in a to go box. That was kind of disgusting too. Real turn offs, I took the food but was too grossed out to eat it, so I just tossed it. No way I would return.
(1)Deborah O.
This used to be a fav but last few experiences both food and service have been terrible. Will miss this place after being a dedicated patron for 15 years.
(2)Laura L.
A friend brought me here thinking since I was such a huge fan of Greek/Mediterranean food and Pita Jungle that I would love it. Wrong. The location is godawful. By location I mean, on my visit we were seated outdoors and ash from a hookah lounge kept flying into my eyes and mouth. I am not even sure if that hookah lounge is still there or not... but if it is... don't sit outdoors at Pita House. The lounge was not even open while I was there, but the hookahs were outside and the wind just blows that stuff around. The food was just meh. And the service was subpar. I ordered a chicken pita and fries and it took an awfully long time. The fries were sogggggggy. I won't return, even with all the coupons I see floating around for this place. I cannot in good conscience give this place a do-over.
(2)Lori W.
Every time I come to Phoenix, I eat here. $5.99 for a hummus pita with a side salad. Imad took great care of me; so engaging. This is amazing hummus and pita bread. Tucked away in Old Town in a corner shopping center, it has outdoor seating too. I always sit in one of the little tables inside the order area; didn't realize till this past visit there was actually a bigger sitting area! I should branch out and order something else...but I won't because I seriously enjoy their hummus pita!! This beats the $120 I forked over at a sushi place this visit.
(4)Jacqueline M.
Came here on a Friday night in Summer for a quick bite. Seating is only available outside, and chairs are very uncomfortable for extended sitting - which is ironic considering the Pita House is also a Hookah Joint. The place has a very hip vibe, which the downtempo and house beats create through Pita's sound system. Misters keep the patio cool, but soaked. Service was fast and friendly, even our host (or manager?) stopped by the table to see how we were enjoying the food. Food is typical Mediterranean/Middle Eastern kafta, gyros, greek salads, and baba ghanoush. Sampled three different meat dishes including kafta kebabs, chicken skewers, and beef skewers. All were very dry and overcooked - flavors were there, however. Overall, I think this is a good place for late night eats - meeting the gang for some Hookah before heading out to the clubs, but certainly not for a comfortable and delectable dining experience.
(3)Rick C.
I stopped here for lunch today. Good gyros - not real cheap, but the lunch classic gyro is quite fair. The service was good - I had my food fast. Seating is outdoor so be prepared. Today is spring day in 90s, so not bad in shade. Actual mid east music is nice touch. I read some of the other reviews, and I didn't see any issues with cold food or cleanliness.
(3)Brad W.
Pretty empty at lunchtime on a Tuesday, but that just means quicker takeout for me. Tried the falafel sandwich served with the side salad and the total was under 6 bucks. The falafel was traditional with no cilantro and it was a good ball. It was rolled into the pita bread as is normal (i still yearn for the old school pita pockets) and it included hummus, tahini and an unusual dose of pickles. I really liked the sandwich, it was just good solid food, not the best falafel ever, but if you are craving this item, it is good and priced right at this location.
(4)Amanda B.
Had lunch here on a recent visit to Scottsdale. I've had a decent amount of falafel in my time and this was good. Instead of big balls of it, there were smaller pieces which meant more crispy bits. Ok by me! It lent a nice texture to the hummus/tahini/pita. The pita was nice and soft and chewy contrary to other reviews I glanced over. The side salad left a bit to be desired- just iceberg lettuce with a light dressing. If you get tap water, they bring you a HUGE cup of it. Like, Big Gulp-style. We took advantage of the nice weather (with a breeze!) and stayed and ate outside. Not particularly impressive since it's basically in a parking lot, but I had my back to it, and they seem to be doing the best they can with what they've got.
(3)Rachel M.
Quality of food was so-so and service was slow. One tiny kitchen to service all to-go orders and tables. Not a great experience.
(1)Kaleb S.
This place is terrible!!!! Do not waste your time, they have the worst service I have ever experienced at any restaurant in my entire life!! They took over 40 minutes to fill my to go order and told me all other orders come before to go orders? What is the point of a to go order? The staff was extremely rude, I will never eat there again and recommend that those reading this do not either. Also their food is over priced and mediocre at best.
(1)Victoria S.
So unsatisfied the meat was so under cooked and the service was not good, my food was cold and the hummus dry. It's never good when you leave a restaurant still hungry. The rice was not fresh & I was so thirsty because my waitress forgot about me. Overall 2 thumbs down
(1)Brandon T.
The Food was good, but nothing to go brag about. I didn't know what to expect when I sat down and thought that the Hooka smoke would interfere with my eating, but it didn't. I was reading reviews and I understand why there are a bunch of negative comments about service. Our waitress was nice, but she never checked on us once after she brought us our food. I had to flag her down to get the check, which I felt was doing too much.
(3)Rachel R.
This is one of those places where I feel like food is an afterthought. An afterthought to what, you ask? Well, I'm not exactly sure. All I know was that nothing was both edible and impressive. The hummus was lemony and tahini-y, but seemed mediocre, mostly because the pitas that came with it were stale and cold. They were out of rice and gave us salad instead (as if that's somehow comparable.) Plus, none of it was cheap, and since I should be paying in shekels for this stuff, I was a bit confused as to what warranted its price. Maybe because it's in Old Town Scottsdale and dumb tourists will throw their money at everything made of faux-adobe? Regardless, the rest of us don't appreciate poor value. On to the better aspects... it's open really, really late. That means you can get a round of hookah at 11 and chill until 1:30 in the morning while waiters constantly bring you new coals and shisha refills. The shisha is decent, too. They have all the flavors your dentist used to offer you in fluoride when you were 7, and then some. We had the cherry, which didn't even taste faintly of medicine, so I was content as far as that goes. Overall, it's a nice late-night hangout spot. The hookah's good. The outside seating is warm. The food is nether good, nor warm, but that's not why you're there, remember? You're there to enjoy being in a nice setting at one in the morning, as am I.
(3)Logan D.
Absolute worst service I have ever experienced. They even tell you they don't serve tap water so that they can charge for bottled water. They are rude and inattentive. I would never come back. Wish i could give less than 1 star.
(1)Matt M.
Just glancing at the other poor reviews on here, I'm willing to bet the young lady with the lousy attitude is the very same one we were unlucky enough to have serve us tonight. I don't think I've seen someone who was worse at hiding their contempt for service in a while. After serving only half the table their food and disappearing, trpuble calculating the bill, and multiple other mistakes, it truly seemed like we were really annoying her having to inquire about her errors. Passive aggressive, forgetful, apathetic and complacent, this otherwise fantastic Pita joint, really needs to do some staff-housecleaning.
(2)Kula A.
A decent substitute for Pita Jungle. Prices are a bit high for what you get compared to Pita Jungle. I have only ever gotten Togo food. I imagine it can sometimes be unpleasant to eat there. They allow Hooka smoking on patio. Even picking up my Togo food I have to brave the Hooka smell. Food is pretty good, just might wanna tweak a couple things.
(3)Gregory B.
I have been sampling falafel all over the west coast since the 70s ... this is one of the my two favorites.
(5)Steven J.
Just bought by a new owner that has cut the portions by half but kept the prices the same. Order the small hummus and find out how small a serving of hummus can be. I would estimate that the schwarma has about 2 ounces of meat. I felt completely taken advantage of. I've never complained about portions before but I told our waitress that the portions were a total rip off. She was very nice and added some more hummus but even counting that, i think it was still very little for $6 hummus appetizer. Ignore the good reviews, those were before the new cheapskate owner. Its obvious they are targeting tourists with high prices and low portion to get every penny out of them since they likely wont return anyway. The new owner is obviously not just cheaping on the food, one poor girl worked the takeout section, the bar, and the restaurant. As far as I can tell she was the only one working on a Sunday at 1pm. However, she was very nice and did the best she could. She was the only reason they got 1 star.
(1)Erin M.
So we wandered into Pita House on a Sunday afternoon. It's small and unassuming. It plays techno Middle Eastern music, shows Egyptian pride commercials on their one TV and the walls are painted to look like they're cracked stone and like you're in someone's pyramid basement. AND IT IS DELICIOUS. The falafel. THE FALAFEL. Perfectly crispy on the outside and deliciously falafely on the inside. Three tasty falafel patties stuffed into a tasty warm pita with veggies and tahini sauce. As someone else noted, their very simple salad (uhh, lettuce and a tomato slice) is topped with a dressing made of the tears of fairies and hopes and dreams. The tahini was added slightly on the heavy side for my liking, kind of drowning my whole falafel pita, but that's my own fault. I generally ask for it on the side and it just skipped my mind this time. No big deal. We were the only ones in there for a while but 5 or 6 other tables came in while we were finishing lunch. There was only one girl running both the dining room and the to-go shack (who looked about 15 years old) but she was taking care of everything pretty easily. Pita House is a perfect cheap lunch decision and...I might need to get down there this afternoon.
(4)Mike C.
This place rocks!!! I recently moved to Scottsdale and I am blessed to have this place!! Outside area is very relaxing, u will b smoking a hookah and getting your work done on your computer thanks to their free wifi (no code needed and no time restriction) I think they have a live Dj on the weekend!! Good is greaaat!! I love gyros, chicken or beef and the shawarma and hummus!! The cool thing is that I found out that they open to almost 4am on the weekend for take out!! Love it!! Feel like I am back on the NYC!!
(5)Michele K.
I went here the other day with a friend for a much needed Friday happy hour/dinner. I had checked out the other yelp reviews, and I really wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was really good. The service was also good, but a little slow at first. They give you ridiculously large glasses of water here, which should be standard everywhere you go...we do live in the desert, after all. The hummus was good. I'm seriously in love with the babaghanouj, it had the best slightly charred smoky flavor. The salad itself was unimpressive, but that garlic dressing they put on it is crazy good, and guaranteed to keep vampires and bad dates at bay. The hookahs smelled amazing; I'm definitely going to have to come back and try them sometime. They also have a little take out window, which is conveniently separate from the rest of the place. I suspect I'll be ordering falafels from it in the near future. I do have to dock a star for the bathroom, as it was small, and only half working.
(4)C.W. J.
Went last week for first time. Ordered falafel pita which has hummus. They gladly substituted tomatoes for pickles it was huge and great. Get the hot sauce. That was dinner time Today stopped for lunch had hummus pita It was average not much hummus. Inside is a dive. Outside is fine, but not in the summer Only like three tables inside A couple walked in looked around and split. So I give them 4 stars for last time, would have gone 3 today. But if you don't eat meat there are great options. Get the falafel with hummus and you might be happy. But I can't guarantee anything. Very polite staff
(4)Timothy H.
I don't need to prove my awesome writing skills in my reviews. I don't like to waste people's time by typing, typing and typing. So... Great food, a little pricey, awesome staff... Just a little short staffed, so remember to bring some extra time with you when you dine here. 4 Stars!
(4)arielle h.
I found a DEAD fly in my salad coated in dressing. The server didn't charge me at least but oh my goodness. I will Not be returning
(1)Lyn C.
This place is good, but it's nothing special. The last time I was there it took about 30+ minutes to get our food which was pretty frustrating considering we had to be back at work soon. The set up is a little strange between the back dining room, the to go spot and the side patio. I think it's a little overpriced for what you get. Chicken kabobs are good, so is the vegetarian platter.
(3)Shanna K.
Good food? Oh yes! Amazing? Falls a bit short. I ordered the vegetarian platter, so I could try a little of everything, which is usually my M.O. at new Med restaurants. $10 seemed a little high, but it's Scottsdale, so I guess that's pretty normal. It took quite a while to even get my glass of water, and longer for the food to come. There isn't really any indoor seating, but the patio is nice (if not a bit chilly at night. I assume it's a bit roasting in the summer). The food itself? Good. It didn't taste bad, or make me want to leave, but it wasn't mouth watering good. So-so. Will I be back? Probably. I do like Med food, and there aren't a ton of options near me. It's also cheaper than most places in Scottsdale. Will I be craving it though? Not really.
(3)Albert H.
Touristy location on the NE corner of Scottsdale & 1st. They have expanded their seating with the outdoor area and taking over the adjacent place which I thought was an old coffee house called Jamaica something or other. Anyway, service was fair, food was good, and prices were a bit mixed - some items seemed priced about normal but others were a couple bucks high. Don't care for their no-substitution policy since they do their entrees and sandwiches a little different than most other falafel places.
(3)Dave N.
The food is bomb. Atomic style. Ok, it's not spicy at all, but it is freaking delicious. I had one hell of a goose chase trying to find some chinese food on this weeknight. It's past 9PM on a Monday, and I can't find anything decent. It's Scottsdale, so my only choices are: Panda Express in Mesa, Jimmy Woo's (no thanks, eww), or go hungry. I settled, and drove to KFC thinking that if I was going to settle for something other than Chinese, I could get a double down, and try and go all suicidal. Then KFC let me down by forcing me to wait 10 minutes because all their filets were frozen. Eff that noise. I drove around aimlessly and somehow stumbled upon Pita House. It was like a sight for sore eyes. I've lived in Scottsdale for just over a year. I've been out and about in the area quite a bit, but for some reason I've never actually been to the Pita House. Probably because it does look a little weird. I guess I shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, because this place was awesome. Tonight, I ordered the Chicken Shawarma with an extra chicken skewer. It came with a side salad. I was pleasantly surprised to find a very thick garlic sauce (very similar to the one at Zankou Chicken in LA, see my review). Amazing. So garlicky, citrusy, and perfect. The chicken was moist and juicy. The kind that makes you want to put your mouth all up in it. Mmm hmm. Yeah. It's very nice. My meal was about 10 bucks. I devoured everything set in front of me. If you are into Hookah, they have hookah specials from 4-9, and also, some sort of lunch special for Gyros. If I wasn't moving away, I'd be here more often. Next time I am in Scottsdale, I will eat here, and grab some Falafel. Seems like people like it. Lastly, the staff seems very nice. The guy who helped me (I think he was the owner) was super cool and friendly.
(5)Bridgitte B.
I walked in to order carry out and interrupted a waitress smoking her hookah. She didn't even get up right away to help me, guess she needed a few more hits. Service is so rude especially for this upper class area. This place is a hole in the wall. I had to wait for my food in the same area Miss Congeniality was sucking her hookah with her boyfriend. The food was just ok, doesn't warrant another visit.
(1)Gabi M.
Seeing Chris R's review for Pita House reminded me to review my experience too. I stopped in for what I thought would be a quick carry-out order late afternoon / early evening on a Saturday... I skimmed the menu that was posted outside and walked in. I recall hearing positive things about this place and figured it would be perfect for what I was looking for - a quick and somewhat healthy option to take home and eat quickly as I got ready for my night out. Was that the case? Yes and no. I was not sure which side to go in to order from... when I walked in, the one lady working there acknowledged me but didn't return to take my order for a good ten minutes. Just as I was getting ready to leave, she apologized, but I was getting antsy and annoyed. I placed my order and told her I'd wait for it... A greek salad and a vegetarian appetizer plate. Neither the salad or the app plate was the best I've had. They were both fine. I liked the combo of tabbouleh, hummus, baba ghanoush, grape leaves, and falafel... and luckily Jared helped me to eat it all as it was a lot of food. It was more than $20 once I added a bottle of water though. More expensive than I would've guessed. Will I rush back? Probably not? Will I return? Possibly... not a bad option for Middle Eastern cuisine - and perhaps it's better if you eat in on a night when they have belly dancers or something?! I'll update if and when I experience that.
(3)Natalie D.
Indeed one of the best Mediterranean restaurants in town! The Greek salad dressing is authentic and delish. Can't wait to go back.
(4)Kristina W.
This place needs a new name... how about AWESOME HOUSE?? The Pita House delivers so much more than just food. While visiting Scottsdale, we wanted to pay homage to our ancestry and smoke some hookah. After dinner at RA sushi, we ended up walking over for what we thought would be an hour smoke sesh before heading to the W to party. We were there for 5 hours! The vibe was awesome... yes, they serve food, but the hookah patio is where its at. They've got lights for ambiance, misters out of necessity, and music blaring and a belly dancer for entertainment. We ended up going back the next night to try the food and continue to smoke our lungs into oblivion. Yeah, you read that right... 2 nights in a row. Did I mention we were only in Scottsdale for 2 nights? And we specifically stayed at the W with intentions of partying our asses off. What we ordered: Both nights: Chocolate + Mint Hookah... HANDS DOWN the best flavor hookah I've ever smoked!! Tasted like Mint Chocolate chip ice cream. Hells yes. Mixed Fruit: Good flavor... very smooth, but a hint of menthol at the end. Blueberry + Mixed Melon: Yes! God yes! Tasted like bubble gum. Vegetarian Appetizer plate: Babaganouj was outstanding. The bread was warm and fresh. Falafel sandwich: YUM! The falafel was light and not fried to Sh*t. Mmm, it was good. This was heaven in a pita. The people made this place! We pretty much made BFF's with the staff and owner. They took SUCH good care of us. We had fresh coals every 5 minutes - that's attentive! I thought Scottsdale was alright. Worth a repeat visit? Probably not. Then I found this place. I'll be back just for the Pita house!
(5)Joseph R.
Pita House has the best lunch deal in Scottsdale! I get a Falafel Pita (DELICIOUS!) a side salad (or you can opt for fries at no extra charge) + a drink, all for only $5.50!! As an added bonus, the take out girl is gorgeous ;) See you soon Pita House
(5)Rob B.
I was intrigued by the great reviews of Pita House. A good middle eastern restaurant is difficult to find. Unfortunately, Pita House falls short. Falafel was not very good. Tastes bland and a bit stale as if it was sitting around for awhile. The pita bread was not fresh at all, way too chewy. The service was actually really good.. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, because the place looked authentic and the reviews seemed favorable. I was very disappointed. By the way, my standard for falafel is Mamoun's Falafel in Manhattan, NY with 1000+ reviews. That's how falafel is done...
(2)Ken C.
Horrible dark dirty place, bad service, totally in-authentic food. Anyone who thinks this is good Med food was born, raised and lived in Apache Junction their entire life
(1)Joshua H.
I couldn't have put it better myself, Daniel B. Every time I go here, I get the classic gyro and a drink for under $6 and it never gets old! This has to be one of your next choices for lunch on the go in Old Town Scottsdale.
(4)Frank B.
Great place to relax after a long week of work, the prices are very reasonable and enjoy the open air tables. Lots of fun, service is over the top!
(5)Sam H.
We were wondering around looking for a bar and heard the music pumping out from this joint. Went in and got a table in some make shift patio area. The atmosphere and service was nice - everyone seemed to be having fun and chilling. Music they were pumping out, which was mostly middle eastern, was rather catchy and fun. The actual set up was a bit poor - tables/chairs were plastic patio furniture and it actually backed onto their kebab house! Which made it appear shabby. However, on the whole I quite enjoyed the experience and having a drink and checking out something different. I would def recommend for a quick drink and shesha. Didn't eat there so not sure of the quality.
(3)Verina H.
Please do not eat here. My husband and I got food poising and had to go to the ER.
(1)Amie S.
Super good! And kinda hidden around bigger named places so I would assume it gets missed by alot of people. their house dressing that they put on their salad is SO DELISH! I wish they sold it in bottles! I sat at the bar, on a weekday afternoon, on another one of my solo lunch adventures. I got a cocktail and it was made perfectly- a little strong, which is totally they way I like it.
(4)Cindy C.
Grabbed lunch to go from the Pita House the other day and it was delicious! I had the Beef Kabob Pita to go and loved it. The pita comes with a salad which has a terrific vinigarette dressing. The food was great and the service was quick and friendly although I will say the price seemed somewhat high for what I would get back in NYC for 6 bucks. I would go back but couldn't be a regular at over 9 dollars for lunch to go.
(4)Lucky T.
OMG! Can someone show these people how to make stuffed grape leaves? If I wanted the leaves with a couple pieces of rice in them I'd make them myself. Small, small appetizers for $8 each. Not worth the money cause you can get a better deal somewhere else. Oh, it's Scottsdale you say? Well, whoop-tie doo, but I still don't get off getting ripped off with small portions with normal prices. And we sat outside on a very chilly day. I mean, this place is truly hole in the wall charging Ocean Club prices. Get real, folks. The hummus was good, the sandwiches--sans much chicken--was okay, the tabbouleh tasted good for the little bit we got. Yeah, another Scottsdale place that charges high prices while giving you little in return. If this is your thing, then go for it. It just isn't mine.
(2)Nicole L.
If anyone says this place is decent or good obviously has not had good pita sandwiches. The prices were ridiculous regardless of location, skimpy portions and seriously lacks in flavor. Had the Gyro and Falafel. Will never return.
(2)Brittany S.
A good friend of mine and I went out for a bit on Saturday, and decided to stop by after hearing the music coming from Pita House! Im so happy we stopped in, because I was craving Tzatsiki! The food was good, and cheap! The pita tasted really fresh :) Aside from that they had a belly dancer performing and the hookah bar was really busy. A group of people also came through and were doing some kind of traditional dance that was really cool to see. Great vibe, energy and food. Ill definately be back.
(4)Andrea N.
I've been coming to this place for years. It's cheap and yummy. And, located in downtown Scottsdale, that's a rare find. For $5, the falafel sandwich is the best bargain. The falafel is crispy, and the sandwich is rolled up with hummus, tahini and tomato. It comes with a little iceberg lettuce salad that's unremarkable -- except for the tangy dressing (maybe sumac?) that makes it flavorful. The actual falafel here is probably the best in the Valley. It's the only thing I've tasted that comes close to the home-made falafel my friend used to make for us all at bar time....that stuff rocked. A few tips, though: First, don't bother parking in the parking lot. It's tiny and I've seen cars almost hit each other (or diners) on multiple occasions. Just park on the street. Also, order ahead. The service can be kind of slow, so just go online and order about 10 minutes before you get there. If the weather is nice, it's a great place to eat outdoors.
(4)Johnson M.
Gross. New owners. New salad. New garlic dip (now made with mayonnaise). Sub par now.
(2)Lauren R.
2 stars go to food. Great food! Girl at front, not so great. No greeting as I came in. She kept her sunglasses on. I proceeded over with caution as I began to consider that she actually could be dead...that is until she reached over to her bag of pistachios and proceeded to crack one open and eat it in front of me. After a sigh of relief, I decided to initiate interaction to get the ball rolling. Told her it was my first time there and didn't know what to get. She responded with, "gyros great" as she continued to munch on her nuts. I decided on the chicken kabob...The restaurant itself, eh, a little uncleanly. Cute little place if they made an effort to wipe the grease from the ceiling and pay attention to people that want to give them money for food. May or may not be back...depends on if girl at front is still busy eating
(2)Thomas M.
Great food! Kafta and Falafel are spot on and I have traveled in the middle east. Food is great and the service is even better. They have hookah too!
(5)Jenelle O.
Been to a lot of hookah places around the valley. Pita House takes the cake on service, friendliness, and their hookah tastes better and last longer than any other place I've been to. I don't really like middle eastern food so I've never ordered if here. But I'm sure it's great!
(5)Chris R.
I was driving around for business and wanted something different for lunch and stumbled upon this place. The atmosphere is pretty cool... Clean and simply decorated which I liked. The bar was nice and am thinking that it would be a cool place to start out and grab a couple drinks before a night out in old town. The food was good. I got the Kafta Kubideh Pita sandwich and it came with a salad. The pita sandwich was really good and I especially liked the grilled taste on the meat. The salad was ok, nothing special (shredded lettuce and dressing) All in all I liked the meal. The price was a little high in my opinion as my meal with a drink was 11 bucks and change. I'll go back when I'm around the area but won't be in a hurry to do so.
(3)Freddy B.
Horrible service!!! I was visiting from LA and we hav tons of hookah places. Since the moment we sat down they gave us a huge attitude. After seating us it took them over 10minutes to even akcnowledge us. They had only 4 other tables so not busy at all and the waiter visited them several times before he even responded to me flaging him down. I asked him for any hoolah he would like to bring us. 10min later the hookah arrived but we had to wait another 5 mins to get charcol. They put this tiny charcols which went out in a few minutes. I actuallt had to get up and go to ask for more. Then i asked the waiter is he can give me a menu to order some food and something to drink. He said ohh the kitchen is closed. I said well can I atleast get a drink? He said sure and got me a beer. The interesting part was that they continued serving the other tablea with food atleast 30minutes after i asked him. Service is the key in these kind of business. I guess that is acceptable in Arizona but this place would not survive one day in LA. Poor management...
(1)Junior R.
one of the best hookah lounge in AZ , i like their shawrma as well diffidently will recommend it to my friends and family
(4)Kaci G.
I have been a couple of times in the evening and always had a great time. Hands down some of the best falafel I have ever had! The hummus and baba ganoush was a little disappointing but they certainly made up for it with good hookah and fabulous belly dancing. The service is a little slow, but always friendly. I will definitely be returning to Pita House.
(4)Tracey I.
My husband and I LOVE THIS PLACE! We always have such a great time! They have amazing hummus, gyros and tabbouleh, but our favorite thing about the Pita House is dancing to the beats created by Gilbert, the most amazing DJ we've ever heard! We are truly amazed by his talent and passion for music. We love to dance and he always plays one of our favorite songs for us. Hookah is really fun too! They also have a nice patio. We consider ourselves regulars now and we appreciate the wonderful service we've always received. We will return next Friday, and the next Friday, and the next Friday... :)
(5)Daniel B.
I've been here a few times for lunch and I've never been disappointed. I got a great Gyro and a drink for $6 in Oldtown. $6 in Oldtown for lunch with a quality meal, it's almost unheard of.
(4)Kirk M.
Really terrific food, great variety, and friendly service! Had Hummus apps, falafel pita sandwich, and some yummy rice on side..... highly recommend!
(4)Lisa C.
Came here for lunch, and prices were pretty decent. The hummus appetizer was plenty to share among the 3 of us. On top of that, the chicken gyro pita was huge! Plenty of chicken pieces, drenched with tazatziki sauce. With a side of salad, you can easily fill up for lunch and be good for the entire day. Plenty of seating inside. I would have opted to sit outside, but the heat was blazing by the late afternoon.
(4)Michael C.
Good place. I have been coming here for years. It's even better now that they expanded and purchased the coffee shop next door (which is now the Pita House bar). The food is good, the patio and new bar are are set-up well. Service is reasonable and the staff are very friendly. Good solid food at a fair price. I have yet to try one of the hookahs on their outdoor patio, though I intend to imbibe one of these evenings real soon.
(4)Andrew T.
I liked it until teenagers took over and killed our Jamaican
(2)Erick L.
heres a tip directly from Gordon Ramsey himself.... if theres pictures of the food on the menu...RUN!!! and thats what we should have done...beware people! the food is hands down terrible...the lettuce was wilted, the tomato's tasted like they were just about to sour if not already...my Gyro tasted like hamburger meat, my wires chicken had no taste at all...under seasoned and over cooked... the Humus had way too much garlic, and tasted watered down...and there were sliced pickles in it!!! expensive as well...$30 for a Gyro and a chicken kabob with a side of humus.... if you see this place, stay away...the hooka draws you in and the catchy name...but the food just docent live up to it....(bring a sick bag)
(1)Amanda B.
Another wonderful little counter joint. It's extremely basic, no frills, and cheap. The baklava isn't fabulous, but everything else is worthy of a special trip. Once again, the chicken shawarma draws me in, though I'll occasionally force myself into breaking out of that far too predictable mold (for falafel since I truly am stuck in a rut). The hummus is great. As mentioned, the salads mainly consist of iceburg lettuce, but they are not stingy with the feta and the dressing is amazing. There is night, semi-scrubby outdoor seating and the drinks are bottled or canned. Last year I went with a group of friends for Valentine's Day and there was a musician who was slightly too loud for the environment. When something special is going on, the owner comes around and checks with the patrons to verify quality and whether or not the activity is enjoyable. This is always a nice classy touch for a little dive. It's a rarer occasion that I find my way down there. Let's be honest: I only go that direction for SMoCA, the Venue of Scottsdale, and EZ Tattoo. It's not generally "my scene" and it's definitely out of my way. Any time I find myself doing something in downtown Scottsdale, however, dinner at Pita House prior to the main event is an absolute must.
(4)Christy C.
I've picked up a gyro from here before and couldn't really remember if I had liked it, so I stopped to grab something quick on my way back to work. I've read some reviews that say their falafel is good, which I can't speak to. I can say that the gyro, the side greek salad that came with it and the baklawa were overpriced and disgusting. The shredded iceberg that topped the gyro and comprised most of the salad was browing and reminded me of what subway would have thrown out .The baklawa was soggy. This might explain why they were completely empty and able to serve me quickly right around noon on a week day. I'd say the Schlotsky's two doors down would be a better and cheaper options. If I really want a gyro, I'll go the mall food court and get a cheaper gyro that actually tastes good from Pita Jungle.
(2)Blendy W.
I can't think of any place I'd recommend more in Old Town. I've only had the falafel, but it's wonderful enough to recommend the entire restaurant. The staff is friendly, and service is pretty quick. I prefer a carry out or alfresco dining, as sometimes they overdo the cleaning chemicals in the inside seating area. The area is a vast wasteland of tourist trap shops and crap food, so lets just say this place is an oasis of sorts.
(4)Pierre Trudeau I.
Loved it. Not a typical 4 star experience, because it's no frills and divey with very little ambiance. But I came here for lunch with friends and it just hit the spot. I'll be back.
(4)Nora S.
I love the gyro's pita and i like the service,, so i will be back to try some other things in the menu... good place!!
(4)Mr K.
I found myself in downtown Scottsdale one evening after a long day at work. Extremely tired and way hungry, I started scanning for my options, and locked eyes on Pita House, because, well, I can never get enough of Middle Eastern food. Pita House is arranged in an odd way - there are small plastic tables on the asphalt out in front, which means you'd be eating in the actual parking lot, and small tables on the side, where in the back is a hookah bar with no one tending it nor anyone sitting there. Very empty and I'm a little doubtful if it actually fills up later in the evening. But at least they had Arabic pop music playing, which, I guess, is something better than nothing. I didn't want to eat too heavy and greet folks I was meeting up with later half-asleep, so I just ordered the chicken kebab sandwich. I then sat on the side patio and hung out. My sandwich came about 5 minutes later and I'll first begin with the minuses: * The Salad: I hate all that Costco shredded iceberg lettuce crap that so many places use as their side salad. If I want cole slaw, I'd go to KFC. This salad was extremely unremarkable. Bah. * The Pita: It was cold and not all that special. Having the pita warmed up as well would have been a good touch. And now the pluses: * The Actual Chicken: Excellent. The seasonings were really tasty and the chicken was grilled just right - maintaining its juices and not drying out. I would have preferred to eat a plate just of full of these chicken pieces and nothing else. I think I'll get it as a plate special next time around. * Service: Very friendly and efficient, even though it was only one girl who was doubling as both the cashier/kitchen manager and the server. So three stars for now. More if I make it back for more meals and become impressed with the other stuff. But if you are in the neck of the woods and are looking for a decent, casual ethnic eating option that won't break the bank, try it out. I'd go back.
(3)Hilary P.
I've driven by Pita House a number of times and always wanted to try it. I'm a huge fan of Pita Jungle so I had to try the competition. I have to say, it was pretty good. Everything seemed very fresh and was full of taste. We were there just when they opened for lunch so it wasn't very crowded...which is good since they don't have that many tables. The outside "patio" is really an extension of the parking lot. Nothing like dining outside in Arizona in the summertime, I say! Another plus is that they serve beer; the selection was pretty decent too. Oh, and, you can place your order online and they'll have it ready for you when you get there.
(4)Mark W.
I was casing this place to see if it could measure up and be included in the lunch rotation. Instead, it became an anecdote. Or maybe I didn't measure up, and was being encouraged not to include Pita House in my lunch rotation. About halfway through my visit, I knew this was a one-time visit. All the signs were piling up. I entered the take out section and was led to the dining area. Obviously a first timer, the waitress seemed bemused by my newness and uncompelled to offer any assistance. Maybe she knew I wasn't returning before I did. I felt like I was being marked for sides, drinks, and up sales rather than being welcomed. By the time the food came, I had already decided not to return unless it was the best lunch ever and the meal was between okay and good, but closer to good. There are so few places where rudeness is part of the charm of the place. It is just so hard to pull off. I had the chicken shawarma. The chicken cubes were juicy, and the tahini sauce was good, but lacking. On the plus side, there doesn't seem to be a shortage of restaurants in downtown Scottsdale. Next!!
(2)Autumn J.
Yuk-O. I work just down the street and read the reviews so thought it would be great. Wrong! They gyro was ok, but the salad that came with it was nasty, wilted lettuce with a brown slice of tomato and a blob of dressing. Their prices are too expensive for lunch and to top it off the girl working take out was totally snotty and rude when I asked some questions about the menu. This one is a pass for me.
(1)Nick S.
Excellent food. the Pita House provides a type of food not offered on a mass scale. the food is always prepared to perfection and I have never had a bad experience. The girl who i have gone here with was born and raised in Syria and has vouched that food is very authentic and embodies the culture of the middle east. Great Place
(5)Diana F.
This place has decent food. The gyro meat is really good and tender, and the dressings and tzatziki sauces taste homemade-- not sure if they really are or not. The lettuce always tastes like bagged cheapo stuff, though, and they only have bottled drinks-- no brewed iced tea or anything fancy. The restaurant is really small- with only three or four tables inside in the air conditioning. They have outdoor seating with misters, but I personally really hate sitting under misters. They have waitstaff, er ONE server, who double as a counter server, so it can be slow, but they are always very friendly. All and all, this restaurant is OK. I work close, so it's kind of nice to go here as a change of pace, but not on any sort of regular basis or anything. Just a funny note: I did spellcheck here on yelp.com , and they suggested "testis" for "tzatziki." ha!
(3)Dean W.
Had lunch here early afternoon. From the outside you are fooled a bit as this establishment is housed in the "Old Town Pueblo" looking building next to a tattoo place and Schlotzsky's. You are fooled into thinking this might be a half-ass run pita joint. However, the only fooling once you step inside is the faux old world walls and fixtures; so Vegas-ish. I did notice a windex smell upon entering. I took that as a good thing vs. a bad thing although it was a little nasty to waff. Otherwise this place is pretty authentic Lebanese. I had the hummus appetizer along with the chicken kabob sandwich, both were yummy. I always get a little shy trying foreign food in the desert cause it always seems like the stuff is a day or two old, but the stuff looked fresh and tasted yummy. The place was playing some Arabic music and had some Bollywood looking movie on the two plasma screens and although our waitress was from Venezuela, she played and sounded the Lebanese part pretty good. She apologized for taking too long to bring out our bill, but I was having such a good convo with my friend that I told her 'no worries'. I noticed that they do offer hookah and belly dancing on the weekends. They have a little VIP nook inside and an average size patio outside. You can sit down if you walk in the back door or order take-out from the front door. + + +'s: fairly ethnic feel, fresh lunch food, clean, several areas to eat (inside, outside, VIP, take-out), friendly service - - - 's: faux materials (we all know it's fake, just paint it mediterranean blue or something), tone down on the clean smell In sum, if you are looking for a bit of ethnic flair with decent food and a variety of seating choices, this is your place. If you are looking for upscale mediterranean, look elsewhere.
(4)Emma W.
I came to the Pita House for the free wifi, which is really convenient. The food is pretty standard, but good. I especially liked the hummus. The atmosphere is pretty friendly, the waiters all seemed really nice, and only slightly weirded out that I was on my laptop there!
(4)Nicole H.
Yuck. The chicken tasted more like the grill than the meat itself. The "salad" was shredded lettuce with dressing, no veggies. The location is great, so I'm a little disappointed the food wasn't better.
(1)Mindy R.
I got some take-out from here the other night in spite of the objections of my roommate. Dude, am I glad I didn't listen to that idiot. (She's never even eaten here before, but thought it looked dodgey from the outside). I got the chicken gyro pita with an extra side of tzatsiki. The staff was pleasant and super quick. I've spent more time waiting at the McDonald's drive-thru; I was probably in and out of there in 5-7 minutes. The food was tasty - pita appeared fresh out of the oven (I don't know if it actually was), chicken was juicy & flavorful, and veggies were fresh. Their pitas/sandwiches come with a side salad that constists of pretty much just shredded lettuce and dressing, but I won't knock it since I ate all of it. I wish their portions were a little bigger for what I paid, but all in all, a good experience. I'll probably be back next time I'm craving Mediterranean food in a hurry, because it definitinely hit the spot.
(4)Douglas R.
I was impressed by the quality. It was more than i expected.
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