I am often in the neighborhood for work and am disappointed in myself for not stopping by sooner. I love that their gyros come in mini and regular sizes and that you can order pierogis by the # versus a whole order of them. The decor inside is so cute! An old school diner bar top paired with tables + tables outside. They have a fun game room to occupy the kids while you wait. I ordered 1 mini lamb gyro and 1 pierogi. I stopped in for a late lunch and really wanted to try everything but not be overly full. This was honestly a great portion for me as it kept me full the remainder of the day. Everything was flavorful and seasoned well. Service was quick and so friendly. I enjoyed my conversation with staff and enjoyed their banter amongst each other. I will be back! read more

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This place is truly a 6/5. Food was lovely, especially the Greek Salad with fried pita (funnel cakey). Very generous portions and great family friendly prices. Love the two sizes for sandwiches. The back room is also really vibey with a couple free to play Japanese arcade games. First time here but will be part of the routine! I would note that they reopened about a year ago and all of the reviews since are positive. The place seems to have been lovingly refreshed and is not the same place as from the reviews a while back! read more

My friends and I stopped in to this spot for lunch today and met the new owners husband and wife Mike and Mandi who are delightful. The eat-in spot is very large inside with a bar area, tables and another area with arcade games to include my favorite- Pac-Man! Very cute decor and very clean inside. Mandi took our orders, Mike did the cooking and Mandi brought the food to our table. My friend and I ordered the pierogi gyro; she had chicken and I had the lamb, my other friend had the gyro Greek salad and we all shared the gyro fries. I also ordered a chocolate milkshake which was delicious! All the food was beautifully presented and equally delicious. Definitely check these guys out! read more

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I was visiting family in Pittsburgh and asked "Besides Primanti, what in town is actually eaten by locals? What is typical Pittsfood?" I was told, in no uncertain terms, pierogies, and that this was the place for those within walking distance. So, despite the Greek name, I can tell you that this place IS Polish. The owner/chef has populated the menu with options from both places, and after sampling, my determination is that you can't go wrong with Polish food. (Jury's out on the rest, until I return.) I went for one of each, with the following results: * Took a few minutes to prepare, but it was done fresh by the one person behind the counter. So that's understandable. She was friendly for when I was able to talk, but it was a little bit of a wait. Service = 4 stars. * Nondescript eating area. Only a couple of tables (and room for not much more), so I got my food to go. Ambiance = 2 stars (not that I ever rate on that, just letting you know). * Beverage choices are unfortunately American. They do include Pittsburgh's sweet tea, but you've gotta want that. At least they're cold and cheap. 3.5 stars. Now for the important parts that will determine my overall rating! 1. Pierogies I found superior to my local place in Morristown NJ. The outside was done crisper, the inside was filled thicker, much better value for more and better food. Downside: you only get potato/cheese, there is no other variety. 2. Haloushki: Not something I can get here, and I've heard is somehow Pittsburgh-specific. It shouldn't be. Some wide noodles that taste freshly made mixed with some healthy cabbage, but it doesn't taste like cabbage. With the right mix of salt/pepper/spice, it just... yum. Yum yum yum. 3. Golabki: Again, filled well (rice and meat) and doesn't taste that much like cabbage. A solid one, but this is more like the ones I could get here overall. So, how many stars shall I give? Nice service, tiny little local place, authentic food... but to be fair, since I did note a couple of drawbacks, I will hold this at 4. But it's a STRONG 4 and I absolutely want to come back here next time I visit! read more

Knossos Gyros - Pierogies and haloushki - Polish Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Adorable place with super kind and community oriented owners that also have delicious gyros and fries - what else could you want?

The food and the new owners are amazing! The sauce on the gyro is so fresh and unique. Highly recommend checking this place out.

The atmosphere doesn't look like much but the gyro was pretty good (10/10). It was one of the best gyros I've ever had. The seasoning they put on it made it quite tasty. I liked that you could pick between three sizes! The large gyro was plenty for me. We also got onion rings (2/10) and I wouldn't recommend. They were quite greasy and for $5.99 you got 5... read more

Knossos Gyros - Large Gyro - Polish Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very tasty gyros and perogies. I also really liked the french fries. We will definitely order take out again!

I recently had the Fried Oreo Sundae here. It has two fried Oreos, three scoops of your choice of ice cream (went with two scoops vanilla and one birthday cake), whipped cream, and a cherry on top for only $6. It was very delicious and enough for two people. Unfortunately, it was so hot that day that getting a picture of an ice cream sundae before it melted was impossible! They also have some old time candy. I got my kids two whistle lollipops since I hadn't seen those since my childhood. We ate the ice cream on a cute little bench outside. read more

Knossos Gyros - Polish Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I stumbled into Knossos when I was trying to go to another gyro joint up the street. This place reminds me of the hometown restaurants I grew up going to in the late 80s and early 90s. The owner is incredibly friendly but most important, makes an amazing Gyro! With three sizes, you can't go wrong. I also love that they have a nice selection of penny candy available at the register. Highly recommended! read more

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Food was delicious! Big portions. Yum yum. We had gyros salad and peroghi. Great atmosphere and a game room for the Littles and big kids.

Great food and so kind! Loved the seasoning on the fries and the pierogis hit the spot! We called in an order way too close to closing (sorry!) and they were so lovely about making sure we got something to eat. We're just visiting but will be back next time we're in town. read more

The owners are truly amazing! The food is excellent! I highly recommend this wonderful place! read more

Knossos Gyros - Gyro fries. These were delicious! I highly recommend them! - Polish Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The new owners did a great job renovating the place. It has a great family vibe. The Gyros were great, loved the hot dog on Texas toast, and the shakes afterwards hit the spot. I plan to put Knossos in my regular restaurant rotation. read more

Before trip to Pittsburgh, people said to be sure and try the pierogies. As we got into town, did a map search. Knossos was the pierogie place most along our route. We arrived mid afternoon during the week, were greeted warmly by the lady behind the counter. She was very helpful in explaining what she had, what a couple of other items were beside pierogies. We got an order of pierogies and a couple of stuffed cabbage appetizer. She cooked them while we waited, wrapped them nicely to go. We later dug in when at our place for the night. The pierogies were tasty and a good sampling of Polish comfort food. I also enjoyed the stuffed cabbage. Nothing but good things to say about Knossos. Tasty food, very friendly and warm service. Two thumbs up! read more

Paid $29 for a large gyro, veggie large gyro, 4 Pierogies and 4 fried Oreos, all of the food was very good. Food was fast and the owner was nice read more

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As I mentioned in a previous review, Knossos also serves pierogi, and what delightfully doughy, spud-packed parcels of pleasure they are. Knossos doesn't serve them with mere sour cream, but rather, tzatziki sauce, the every same topping used on their fine, fine gyros. And they deliver to Beechview! Praise be to the Gods! read more

I was staying at a nearby hotel and my plans for the evening had fallen through. Myorder included a felafel salad for $12. The restaurant didn't bother to tell the driver I was at this hotel, which is easy to get to if you know the area, but confusing by GPS, so the driver was late. No utensils despite my stating I was in a hotel. The salad was truly awful: the equivalent of 1 felafel patty, burnt and dry, laid on top of soggy iceberg lettuce, with feta cheese and...French fries. Really? Do people who order salads typically want cold, soggy French fries plopped on top? Picture below. read more

Knossos Gyros - Polish Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Was visiting Pittsburgh this week from Ohio, was looking for a great gyro /pierogie, We found it here.. sevice was friendly and fast, We were on the run so the food was packed to go, Even that was done with care. Would highly recommend for dine in or carry out,.. Will visit there again for sure read more

We stopped here for a quick dinner before an appointment. I had a gyro and it was good. I personally preferred Mike & Tony's to this one, but would eat here again. My wife really enjoyed the buffalo chicken gyro and is the reason I am giving 4 stars. I was going to go with 3 but changed to 4 based on her and my daughters opinion of this place. The servive was so friendly here. read more

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I will admit; I am a sucker for any and all Polish foods. As a kid, my choice of a birthday dinner would always be my Mom's stuffed cabbage with sauerkraut (weird, I know!). Living in Dormont for almost 2 years, I finally decided to try Knossos Gyros to satisfy my craving for homemade Polish food. Of course as this was my first time, my boyfriend and I HAD TO GET the Polish Platter, which is a sampler of all of their top Polish foods: kielbasa & sauerkraut sandwich, haluski, stuffed cabbages (golabki), and pierogies. I must say I was very impressed. Although the pierogies needed to cook a bit longer (the dough was a bit tough), everything else was piping hot and delicious. Our favorite was the kielbasa sandwich. A close second was the haluski (definitely a comfort food and not for the health conscious)! The Polish platter is a little costly but you really get a ton of food for the price & I think it is enough for 2 people (with a normal appetite) to share. We also tried out the buffalo chicken dip as this is our favorite thing to make for a party and wanted to see how theirs measured up. It was delicious and not too spicy. It was accompanied by a small bag of soft pita triangles for scooping up the dip which is different than I'm used to but was definitely a great switch-up to make it more their own. I look forward to trying their gyros (in the near future)! read more

Honestly, it's pretty unassuming from the outside. Inside it's a tiny greek diner, albeit some "Americanized" choices on the menu. Hello buffalo chicken gyro! But if you are craving for a fixin' of some stuffed cabbage, potato pierogies, or halushki, this is your place. And for dirt cheap too. I think our total bill was like $10. Obviously you'll get the traditional gyro's here as well, with the twist of the buffalo chicken one. Obviously, I'm intrigued. They also sell ice cream, which if I wasn't so full from my meal, I definitely would have indulged in! read more

This place has a lot of different food to choose from. Don't let the sketchy exterior and interior scare you away because they have great food. Their gyros are wonderful and they have the best tzatziki sauce I have ever tasted. They also have different things like Buffalo chicken dip and even a Buffalo chicken gyro. read more

I stopped here and ordered a regular gyro and a spicy one for my husband. I was in the neighborhood watching my Grandson so I called ahead and walked down to pick up our order. The place was a tad run down and nothing fancy, but the staff was very friendly and welcoming upon my arrival. From the time I called until I walked out the door with my food it was approximately 20min. *this on a Saturday night. Walked the 7 min back to my daughters place and the food was still hot. Both gyros seasoned and cooked perfectly. The fresh toppings of onions, lettuce,and tomatoes were complemented by the tastiest tzatiki sauce I've ever had... And the amount didn't overpower the gyros but enhanced them! All in all I say who cares about the no frills ambiance when the food is this tasty! A word on value.... 2 LG gyros.. Average size for about 14.00. A place worth checking out! read more

Tried this place for the first time and my inner fat kid was absolutely delighted! I wanted to buy everything on the menu, but I tried the periogies, stuffed grape leaves, halushki, hummus w/pita and baklava and deep fried Oreos. All were great! My new fav place. And what makes this place even better... THEY DELIVER. read more

The food is NOT what it used to be, less than stellar and way over priced!! Not the place I remember, super gyro (was ok) pizza boat ($11.50 for a mediocre under cooked pizza boat??) fried mushrooms (were tasty) and a small chicken salad with fermented olives=$30?? Wow!!! Me and 2 children could have walked around the corner to eat n park and had a better experience, and that's what I recommend you do. I don't like to bash food joints but I won't be back! I'm not hard to please, just make it tasty and give me some value. read more

Such good Pierogi and cabbage rolls! The staff was hospitable, prices great! Lots of dessert options to- if you leave hungry it is your own fault. read more

This place has THE WORST customer relations I've experienced in Pittsburgh since I moved here two months ago. My boyfriend was about to order a gyro, I was waiting for him at the table outside near the street with a drink and hotdog I had gotten elsewhere, there was absolutely no one else in their establishment. The person behind the counter then told my boyfriend that I was not welcome to sit at their outdoor seating area with him while he enjoyed his gyro. He canceled his order and we sat at the friendly place next door. Not only did Knossos lose my boyfriend's business that day, but they also lost both of us as future customers. What a petty and pathetic place. read more

Never ever again will I go here. The carpet is filthy needs cleaned or replaced!!! The walls need a fresh coat of paint. The place just doesn't seem clean to eat. I ordered hummus and pita bread it came to $8.54???? It didn't seem like it was made fresh! Too over priced. I got a cup of hummus and 4 pita breads. Just god awful!!! I'll go to amels from now on. at least I know that at amels the people take pride in their food. read more

I have some errands that I run in Dormont every Monday. When I finish the errands I stop at Knossos every week to pick up a couple of Gyros to go for my girlfriend and I. It seems to be a good, old fashioned, family run business. The food is always good as is the service. It's somethng we look forward to. As a matter of fact, when I headed out the door last Monday my sweetie remarked, "It's Knossos day, cool!" read more

Decent product but very slow. Even tried calling ahead my second time there and I arrived at the time quoted, they began assembling the order and still took 15 minutes. Take it or leave it. read more

We had food delivered to our house last night from Knossos. I tried their pierogi which I found to be quite good. Also tasty are their broccoli bites and their huge ice cream sandwiches (homemade). Very recommended! read more

Best gryos in Pittsburgh in a little shop with a lot of Pittsburgh flavor! Potomac is street parking with meters, so it can be a little hit or miss sometimes, but mostly its not an issue. They do delivery, always have a game on in the shop and are super friendly. :) read more

I'm underwhelmed. Being a Mike & Tonys kind of girl, I was not really expecting a whole lot. But this meal left me feeling totally "meh". I've personally made better tzatziki sauce before. Their gyro meat has some flavor but it's way too salty for me. I give it a 3 purely for the fact that their staff is helpful and super nice. That always makes a difference to me. Still it is not going to be enough to make me want to go back. I'm sticking with my original choice! read more

Hummus is very good. Not a place you'd want to "go out" for dinner but great for a quick bite to eat. Would go there again.

I'm originally from Pittsburgh and was in for a visit this past week. My fiancé and I stopped in Knossos tonight before out departure, was craving a gyro. I went with the Buffalo chicken dip, which was fabulous. Stephanie, who was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu was great. She truly helped out with our dining experience. We also had couple gyros, to satisfy my craving! Next time we are back in the burgh we will for sure swing by! Hope to see Stephanie again, she was awesome! read more

The Burgh's best gyros! Don't expect a fancy atmosphere and you won't be disappointed. Cheap eats and a diner-like atmosphere. They even deliver! read more

Drove 1/2 hr to find this spot in the snow. Had a great dinner. Polish platters split by 3 of us and we were stuffed!!!! Also had a small gyro for our daughter. The food was so good and filling we had to bring 2 of the stuffed cabbage home. Definitely recommend it for someone hankering for Polish home cooking specialties. read more

Before I start with the negatives, I used to get gyros from here when I first moved to Dormont about a year ago. I loved it. However it's gone downhill fast. I ordered a small gyro and onion rings. The onion rings were burned and disgusting. There wasn't even onion in the rings! It was a small stale piece of who knows. It's like they buy them frozen and they are freezer burned. The small gyro was mostly lettuce. Not much meat. The meat that was in there was bland, cold and didn't taste good. There are many places around that sell other food including gyros. Knossos cannot even compete with the others. The inside is also run down, and dirty. There was loud music playing and I wasn't even greeted when I walked in. I was stared at, then he put his head down and didn't say anything for 5 minutes. Awkward! Took 15 minutes to make my food when I was the only customer. Overall, I am very disappointed and will not be going back. read more

This was probably the worst Gyro I have ever had. Even the frozen ones sold in supermarkets are better than this. Extremely dry, tasteless, and obviously not fresh as I watched the woman cut from the very top of the thin spindly piece of meat left and then microwave it before serving me. I will never go back to this place nor will I recommend it. Stay away, Gross and distasteful read more