Great food and service. Family owned and operated. Soup and hummus are particularly good!

Kassab's Lebanese cuisine caught my attention when I was walking down Southside. They have a 5 dollar sandwich deal which I was hesitant about. I ordered the chicken shawarma and was pleasantly surprised - the chicken was well cooked and seasoned, the ratio of tahini to yogurt contrasted the chicken nicely, and the portion size was definitely worth the 5 dollars. We also ordered an almond baklava which had great bite and texture to it. The service and ambience were also welcoming and friendly. TLDR: some of the best middle eastern/ Lebanese food you can get and phenomenal for its value (especially their sandwiches) read more

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I'm not much of a Mediterranean food expert, but this place was wonderful. We had a large group of 11 and they were quick to accommodate us. Service was fast, food was hot. Our server was attentive and personable. Kassab's is a little gem in a big city! read more

Nice guy, but the food is non-edible. Not sure where all these reviews came from. Either they are non-Arabs eating at Kassabs or they are being paid. We ordered the basics: chicken shawerma, falafel, and hummus. I honestly don't think i've ever had a worse meal in my entire life. Never have I ever turned down a falafel before this place, it was indeed that bad. We ended up setting our food on-top of the trash bin in hopes that someone out there may fill their tummy. In a nutshell? Disgusting. read more

Donut shaped falafels which were crispy and perfect, fantastic taboula. Pitas were perfect and chewy. This is the Mediterranean we were looking for while visiting town. Delivery was quick and we really enjoyed everything. read more

Work in the South Side and been coming here for years for lunch. Never lets me down the gyro is excellent and so is the hummus.

Huge portions, great meal. I ordered a pick up order for dinner for 6 people and it was amazing. I loved how each of the wraps had stickers with what they were typed on it. It made passing out food so much easier. Food was amazing, best Lebanese food that I've found in Pittsburgh. I look forward to going back soon read more

Nice Lebanese spot! I have to say service was great, my waitress was really attentive and helpful. I had the hummus which was incredibly creamy (9/10) with pita bread. I didn't liked the bread as much, it was very thin a bit flavorless, but the hummus was so rich that it made up for it. I also had a side of gyro meat that was delicious! I recommend if you like traditional Lebanese read more

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Love the chicken schwarma sandwich. Order it Lebanese style. The fries are a good compliment. Service is friendly and timely. The portions are just right. I miss a schwarma place i used to frequent on Westwood in LA and this brought me right back... but without the LA. So glad Pgh has this place. read more

Good food, good service, and great lunch special deals. I tried the lamb shank and added a side salad for $2. The salad was huge and well seasoned with a yogurt sauce. I had a lot of lamb and rice to take home with me. Drop by for a quick bite - good whether you're alone or with company. read more

Kassab's Restaurant - Side salad added to my entree ($2) was huge! - Mediterranean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Friday Night on Pittsburgh's South Side can be a harrowing adventure during which one can expect to encounter many varieties of the drunken yahoo. Recently, I caught a concert at The Rex Theater on that favored time of the week for 9-to-5'ers and was in need of belly fuel. It was then that I remembered Kassab's, an eatery I had not been to since joining Yelp 5 years ago. Thus, I'd found dinner. Having been fixated on gyros of late, I ordered one up and waited for a spell at a window seat whilst sipping on an effervescent ginger ale, taking in the nocturnal parade of hipsters, yuppies, bros, bimbos, drunks, punks, freaks, and attention-seekers on infamous Carson Street. Kassab's interiors merge the modern and urban with the rustic and folksy. Vibrant murals seemingly came to life on the walls as patrons chattered happily beneath them. As big as a rolled-up newspaper. Kassab's gyro could best be described as a lamb meatloaf wrap. The pita was more like a tortilla in that it was thin and somewhat bubbled and charred. The meat itself was butter-soft, my canines sinking through it easily. Filling it out was the standard lettuce-tomato-onion trinity with a tangy, creamy, white condiment that Kassab's calls "Tahini sauce." Call it tzatziki, yogurt or whatever you prefer -- this is what makes or breaks gyros, and the sauce certainly made it sing in this instance. While not reaching the gastronomic highs that other gyros in the Pittsburgh area have achieved in regards to my palate (see It's Greek To Me, Knossos, Lesvos, Mike & Tony's, Central Diner & Grille), Kassab's take on the Greek staple is as worthy a contender as you'll find. For dessert, I opted for a serving of their fascinating rice pudding. Thick like a custard, the pudding was seasoned with something quite occult that nearly intoxicated me with its licorice flavors. With my curiosity piqued so, I asked my excellent server about the secret ingredient but couldn't hear what he told me over the clatter (was this purposeful?). Nonetheless, the pudding was a marvelous and mysterious way to end my meal. The long, plump gyro and chilly, rich pudding kept me bangin' long into the early morning hours with not a single hunger pang. With so much upheaval occurring in the South Side, don't overlook Kassab's lest you miss out on some mighty fine and fairly economical Greek fare your damn self. read more

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A little bummed. I expected more from this place. It's been around forever and one of those places you've heard is solid. One of those places I was embarrassed I hadn't tried yet because it's been around for so long! I've been on a Greek food kick lately so I was craving some grape leaves. Recently I've had some really awful grape leaves at the Arts Fest (I know, what was I thinking!) and some really awesome ones at another festival that has a strong Greek heritage in the community. I like chilled grape leaves that are tightly wound. The grape leaves here are loosely wound and a tad on the mushy side. The really awful ones I had were super mushy and unedible. These were still good, had an okay lemon flavor, but they were served warm and I felt like they may not have been marinated long enough. Not impressed I also ordered the Tabbouli which had WAY too much parsley and not enough of the goodstuff... onions and tomatoes. It also said it came with fresh warm pita bread. I did not get that pita bread. Which brings me to my next point... The server was miserable. From start to finish I knew she did not want to be there. Serving to me is fakin' it til you make it! You gotta work for that tip... I mean, if you're a server you usually have to have some kind of personality, right? Even if she did, it was not her day. I think that's why I did not get my pita bread. Honestly, not having the best experience, I don't know if I'd be back. read more

Very very very good food. Very. Let me explain the reason for 3 stars. At first, I felt so bad for our waitress. She was the only one waiting on like 8 tables. We came around 6pm for dinner and the longer we were there, the more people showed up. We ordered wine and my fiancé ordered a beer to sip on while we waited for our food. First we asked what kinds of wine they had. Her response was "I don't drink so I really don't know". She told us she would ask "in the back". We waited another 20 minutes and I finally pulled her aside to ask if she had checked on the wine (keeping in mind she was very busy and we didn't want to seem annoying). She then told us that "the ladies in the back don't drink either so they don't know". How do you not know what kind of wine you serve?? You don't have to drink to know this. This is your restaurant and we want to try a beverage. You really should know what you serve. Long story short, we didn't end up getting our drinks until we were finished eating our dinner. I was really disappointed and again, felt bad for our waitress because she could only do so much. The food itself was 3 stars I would definitely go back, in spite of the poor service. Call me crazy, but it was that good. Two of us got the veggie moussaka and my fiancé got the lamb shank. Platter #1 was amazing and we had no room for dessert. Check out the pictures. read more

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I LOVE the tabbouli here. Affordable, delicious, and super friendly staff. It is nice to see authentic Lebanese food in Pittsburgh

The food was fresh and delicious. Generous portions and everything was very flavorful. Server was very friendly as well. Love this place!

This place is a gem in the South Side. Lamb shank, sleek and my favorite Pittsburgh falafels is my happy place. Do yourself a favor and check it out. read more

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I enjoyed this place. It's a simple setup and a straightforward Mediterranean style menu. The entrees don't include hummus, but if you order it as an appetizer you'll have enough to last at least three people through their meals. The pita is served warm too. Which I know is something little, but it's a nice touch that makes a big difference to me. Service was good too. We got our food reasonably quick, and our waiter was very courteous and attentive. read more

Kassab's Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great restaurant! Very delicious Mediterranean/ middle eastern food. The staff and place is super clean. The food taste as you are in Lebanon-Syria-Greece etc.. it's a BYOB as well. I recommend all the veggie plates as well as the great marinated meat dishes. They are super fast toooo!!!!!! read more

I eat at Kassab's quite frequently. They have wonderful Sleek. The prices are very reasonable, the food is freshly prepared, and everything is quite delicious. The wait staff have always been very attentive and friendly. read more

This is one of the best middle eastern restaurants I've been to. I'm not a big fan of Lebanese food in general, but the chicken shawarma exceeded my expectations. The meat was flavorful, warm, and tender and they had a variety of vegetables inside. The flavors were complementary. Overall, I was impressed with the meat. We also ordered an almond baklava, which was good as well. It was quite sweet and sticky, which is what you'd expect from good baklava. The best thing though, was that the chicken shawarma was only $5! Definitely come if you want some quality Lebanese food with low prices. read more

This place has amazing gyro's. i never knew a gyro could have such flavor coming from a place not named for it's gyro's. The interior is nice and cozy with tall ceilings and greek mural drawings on the wall. I really enjoy the ambiance. We always go for lunch when it's not too busy. I get their lamb gyro with cheese. The feta cheese they put on top makes taste even better. The taste of fresh tomatoes and lettuce, plus their sauce is outta this world. It's probably the best gyro on the south side. I've never tried too much of their other food except their meat pie which is store bought not freshly prepared so those i would have to say were pretty bad. they were very dry! Just bread and ground beef with no real flavor. we pushed it to the side while waiting for our gyro. I read that the grape leaves weren't too appetizing so it leaves me to wonder what else this place has to offer? Update, I tried the grape leaves and they were ok. A little on the tender side and by tender I mean too soft. I've had better before so I guess that's what I am comparing them too. read more

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Great service and excellent, delicious food! The shawarma, hummus, pita, dolma, and kibbee were all wonderful. We'll definitely be back.

Finally found somewhere to park and grabbed a gyro just to try.. excellent lamb gyro..grabbed .a menu.. and i already been checking online months ago..wanted to take family for lunch Saturday noon rode around for a least twenty minutes nowhere to park..the taste of gyro and the pictures they show and all the good reviews I was ready had my menu new want I wanted We left and went to Pizza hut what a turn around.. Will try again read more

A nice middle eastern style restaurant with a good selection of food. I really like the baba ganoush. Very creamy and smoky. Their pita read seems.to be fresh and home made, and very thin and chewy. I.had the lamb kabob sandwich, the meat was well cooked and tender. I.liked the yogurt sauce too. The falafel my nephew ordered was a bit different from how I have ever seen it, much lighter brown, drier, and more crumbly. It was ok, but I personally prefer it how I have usually seen it. Maybe it is a regional style I have not seen before. Overall a good place, with good food. read more

I've had my share of Medditterranean meals, I live in a very foodie city aka DC. Kassab, however, is a pleasant surprise in Pittsburgh. Perhaps one of the best fattoush I tasted outside of Israel. What to order? Portion sizes are HUGE. There was three of us and we still had plenty of food left, considering we didn't order that much. 1. Falafel. They came in donut shapes and taste freakin' amazing. 2. Mezza plate: hummus, baba ghanoush. Lots of pitas. 3. Lamb kabob. I know my lamb. This was damn good lamb. 4. Spinach pies. They sure don't skimp on their spinach:) Finally, polish your dinner with an order of baklava. I especially liked their cashew baklava. read more

Amazing food!! One of the best falafels I have ever had. The spicy chicken and lamb wrap are terrific! The lunch menu was recently updated and it now has a ton of $5 sandwich / wrap options. read more

A fantastic Lebanese restaurant. Friendly staff and a warm decor usher you in for an incredible feast of Middle Eastern cuisine. The homemade yogurt is a must-try, the dolma are perfection, and the kebabs are a tender delight. There's no part of this restaurant that doesn't exceed expectations and I can't wait to come back! P.S. don't skimp on dessert, the baklava aren't to be missed read more

Another place I finally went to, then immediately kicked myself for never having eaten here! Wife got the Grilled Lamb Pita, I got the Beef Schwarma Pita. I got feta cheese, but on the side. My wife does not like hummus, but her order came with it, so I said put it on the side. Long story short, every aspect of the entire meal was great. The lamb was tender and perfectly seasoned. Same with the Schwarma. And the hummus, the wife finished it off. It was smooth, and tasty, delicious. I am really used to hummus that is just a bit grainy, and has a pronounced tahini and lemon flavor. usually just on this side of bitter. I mean, I like hummus, but I always assumed it was supposed to taste a little bitter. The hummus here was a revelation. It was smooth and creamy. And the tastes were so mild, you could taste all of the individual ingredients, but it all blended into a smooth delicious flavor unlike anything I have ever had before with hummus. It was GREAT! The side of feta cheese was also something new and delicious. And again, I was so used to feta cheese being hard, a little bitter, sharp tasting. In this case, the feta was shredded. It was smooth and tasty, and melted in my mouth. The lamb and the beef schwarma pitas were every bit as good. This place usurps every other middle eastern pita or wrap I have ever had anywhere, ever, at any time, ever in my life. Ever. I am off tomorrow as well, and am going to do the vegetarian thing. In fact, up until now, my line had always been "if all food was as good as Indian food, I would be able to be a vegetarian.". Now, the vegetarian thing includes this place. I am going to update the review if I remember. I was going to do Taj Mahal lunch buffet, but am coming back to Kassab's, and I am getting the sleek, the eggplant stuff, that parsley grain salad, etc (sorry, I dont remember the names of the items, but I know the ingredients!). Thursday. Vegetarian day at Kassab's. I can't wait! YUM! read more

Two couples met here for lunch on a weekday. One person was still full from breakfast and so ordered only a hummus plate--so creamy! One person got the red lentil soup (sign on the door, not listed on the menu) and a falafel sandwich. Both were excellent. One diner ate half a gyro (pronounced gear-oh, if memory serves). The last stuffed herself with half a plate of sleek (cooked spinach and beans) and half a warm falafel sandwich. So much food! So tasty. And well priced, especially for bottomless drinks and leftovers. read more

Absolutely amazing. Food comes quickly and it is delicious. The chicken kabob was cooked to perfection. The hummus was the best that I've ever had. We will definitely be back soon. read more

I would drink their house dressing if it was socially acceptable. Their beef shawarma is the best I ever had and their hummus and baba are incredible. I have never had a bad meal here. It is inexpensive and BYOB. read more

Great food. Very reasonable, good variety. Sleek and hummus are the best. Vegetarian so do not know about the meat dishes. Always pleasant good service. read more

We are in the middle of eating dinner and our waitress just came over and tried to move 11 people to two 4 seater tables. After a lot of back and forth, we all moved our seats and they finally agreed to cram us into 3 tables. Although we had reservations for 18, only 11 showed. We ordered food for 20. After moving all the people, they had us move a SECOND time. We are here celebrating our Aunt's 80th Birthday. What a horrible experience. Dawn, our waitress, daughter of the owner, told us she doesn't really care if we return. There are so many good Mediterranean restaurants in the area including Mediterranean Grill, Amels, Kabab Gs, and Ali Babba's . No need to ever visit this one. After all that, the food burnt. Mine arrived when everyone was done. We will never be back. read more

We were craving Mediterranean cuisine while running errands and picked this place by chance as we're not usually in the area. We are so happy we stopped here for lunch. The pita sandwiches are amazing! I highly recommend getting them topped Lebanese style. The hummus was wonderful as well. And the shish tawook chicken off the ala carte menu was perfect for my young kids to share. This restaurant is out of our way from home and any usual routes, but we will definitely be going back (and soon!) read more

Authentic and reasonably priced Lebanese food on the south side. Good service for eat-in or take-out. I fed five hungry men lunch on moving day for under $40! They loved their gyros and we had fattoush and hummus and pita too. Everything tastes fresh! read more

Absolutely first rate for the food and the wonderfully attentive service of Tony, who waited on us. Suggested some fabulous Lebanese wine, and continued to be attentive and helpful throughout the night. But why do you go to a restaurant? For the food... and I was absolutely delicious! We started with the Baked Kibbee, which the carnivores in our party loved...so much so that a few of us vegetarians tried at least the cracked wheat tops...and it was delicious. I then ordered and shared the Grilled Vegetables, which were topped with feta..and everyone agreed the taste was a savory mix just the right spices, and the light dusting of cheese helped accent the flavorful mix just right. Would definitely urge everyone to try this dish! For entrees, I was again completely satisfied with the vegetarian moussaka, and the others in my party tried the falafel and the mixed grill entrees. And for every dish, there was only praise. This was all of ours first visit, but we agree that we will return! Simply a delicious and delightful experience! read more

This is the best Lebanese food I've ever had anywhere. Used to be a regular at this place until I moved to Boston last year and every time I fly back into Pittsburgh, Kassabs is the first place I go to for food. All the food is amazing but the Shawarma is out of this world. Best place to sit back with a drink, listen to some traditional music, and eat some of the most delicious food you've ever tasted. read more

Kassab's Restaurant - Hummus to start! - Mediterranean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Places like this are great because I feel like no matter how many people I tell about it, I know it'll never get overrun; it's just looks too plain to ever go supernova. Even though Kassab's doesn't promise much from the outside, or inside for that matter, it has some of the best food I've ever scooped, licked or scraped off a plate. Before eating here I think I thought Lebanese food fell under the umbrella term "Mediterranean" for me, kind of like how El Salvadorian food was a synonym for "Mexican" before I ever ate a pupusa. Of course, I was totally wrong on both counts. My first experience with Kibbeh (a Saturday-only special) went surprisingly well considering I had no idea what I was ordering and I received a large football-shaped pile of raw lamb. Kibbeh is ground lamb mixed with crushed wheat and sided with raw onions, pickled beets and pepperoncini. This might still be sounding borderline gross so just let me say that the texture was a big part of the appeal of the dish and that anything you put on pita and top with hummus and pickled beets has to be pretty good. Speaking of hummus and baba ganoush-they were both as smooth, creamy and luxurious as a glass of organic whole milk. There's something beautiful about making a perfect appetizer by puréeing a few great ingredients together and serving them on warm bread. Warm dolmathes that were plump and slightly buttery in flavor made me feel like I'd never eaten one before, so if you've never had one make sure this is your first. If you have had one before, go here and get the nasty briny taste of the canned versions out of your mouth. The sauce served with lamb skewers was mostly a thin tomato base with a light sweet hit of cinnamon swirling under the savory: drizzled over the rice and with a fat little piece of lamb made for a very satisfying bite. And BYOB seals the deal. read more

A foursome of lovely ladies were looking for a place to eat some good cheap food and we were directed to Kassab's by our Pittsburgh resident. Kassab's is definitely not fussy, but I liked that more. Service was very pleasant and attentive. The Mezza platter was great and perhaps even too much for the four of us to share. I ordered the falafel sandwich and found it to be quite good, but perhaps a bit on the dry side. They skipped the tzatziki sauce, but no worries as I just got some on the side. My dining mates shared the Kafta platter and it was too much for them. In fact, all of the food was excessive. You definitely get your money's worth. We had lots of leftovers. I only wish I had left room for some of the Baklava. read more

Kassab's has a really good falafel sandwich. They were very generous with the falafel serving; and, for $5.99 it was a great price for a quick, tasty meal before an evening at City Theater. Out of the few restaurants I've grabbed a quick bite from before heading to a show, this is perhaps my favorite. It's quick, the service is good, the prices are relatively inexpensive even for a dinner platter, and the food is tasty. It may not be an ideal location for impressing a first date before a show because the interior does resemble a nice cafeteria. Personally, I wouldn't mind, but that's just cuz I'm a cheap date :) read more