I wish I had taken pictures of their amazing food but it smelled and looked so good I forgot my phone existed. We frequented this place over the past two weeks while taking care of a family member in their final stages of life. Pita and Olive became our family's go-to spot for comfort food. We all ordered various plates from kebabs, falafal, beef and lamb pitas, chicken bowl, and sides of their delicious rice. While running errands a few days ago I actually stopped in JUST to pick up a side of rice and a small cup of their creamy dill sauce (which tastes amazing on everything). Fresh ingredients that are seasoned beautifully and plates that are crafted to satisfy and bring happiness to your tummy and your heart. I want to thank Pita and Olive for providing us with nourishment during some pretty chaotic and sad times. read more

I've been a fan of Pita & Olive for a while. Their food is obviously made with the best ingredients and many items are also clearly made from scratch. The addition of the coffee bar/cafe menu has only further endeared me to the place. Just like their food, many of the components of the coffee menu are scratch made, including the milks. They make a pistachio, almond, and oat milk all in house. There may be more too, but those three I know for certain. The attention to detail is also impressive, such as the presentation of each beverage. The cups the drinks are served in aren't just pretty, but also sturdy. Which as a clumsy person, I appreciate. Harder for me to spill. Ha! Something to keep in mind about the cafe menu is that since everything is mainly scratch made or ordered special (their Matcha is from Japan) they will be out of things at times. But there's nothing bad on the menu so I humbly suggest going in with an open mind. The lack of one item being available has caused me to try others, and I haven't disliked anything! I hope they continue to do well and are in the area for a long time to come. read more

Pita & Olive - The coffee bar/pastry case - Mediterranean Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

I visited last week! Honestly, I really wanted to like this place, but the food just didn't deliver. you don't come to a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern spot for the decor, you come for bold flavors. And that's exactly what was missing. The seasoning felt extremely toned down, almost like it was intentionally made for people who've never had real Mediterranean food before. Everything tasted... safe. Flat. No depth, no punch, no soul. This cuisine is supposed to be vibrant, aromatic, layered not this watered-down version. The beef kabob was the biggest letdown. First of all, nobody even asked how I wanted it cooked. It came out well done dry, tough, and honestly a struggle to cut through. That alone tells me there's a lack of attention to detail in the kitchen. A proper kabob should be juicy, tender, and cooked with intention. At the end of the day, this place feels like a toned-down, "intro to Mediterranean food" version rather than the real thing. Small details matter and here, they were consistently overlooked. I wouldn't come back unless they seriously step up the flavor and execution. read more

ordered here a few times because I was told that there food was good. However, the past two times, they gave very little food...very expensive!!!!! Food was cold, especially the frys. Ordered a salad... no taste & all lettuce. Really?????? read more

I went here upon finding it on Yelp. I have been to plenty of Mediterranean and Kabob places. This one is the best!! I wish it was close to my house. Then again maybe I don't because I would be eating out all the time. Every time I am near Clifton Park, I am going here for a meal. I can still taste the Kabob and the Baba Ganoush. If you live anywhere within driving distance of Pita & Olive. Go there. Fast. read more

So I have been trying to check out this place for months and finally had a chance. And wow what a selection. I ordered the chicken kabob, kofta kabob and lamb gyro. Additionally we ordered grape leaves and banana pudding for dessert. The kabobs were fantastic. It came with rice a slice of pita and salad. Also there was a side of tzatziki sauce and they asked if I wanted tzatziki sauce on the side as well. Very confusing but both tasted so different. Now let's talk about the banana pudding. HOLY COW!!! This was insane!! Perfectly sweet with just enough for your sweet tooth. I'm def coming back to try other food and getting the banana pudding again. read more

Pita & Olive - Mediterranean Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

My lunch today was fantastic! Walk into the restaurant where you order off a menu board. Very nice and comfortable seating area. Very busy, however, things moved along quickly. Ordered the Beef Kabob plate, unfortunately they were out ,however , the young lady at the counter recommended I try the Lamb Chop platter. I had never eaten lamb chops so onward on my new adventure. OMG, what a gift! The chops had a really good seasoning and were grilled wonderfully with a light char. The dish was accompanied by a sizable piece of pita bread, generous amount of rice, your choice of sauce (baba ghannoush,hummus or tzatziki), side of tomato/cucumber/onion mix and those fantastic four lamb chops . Totally worth the price which I thought totally reasonable They have a refillable soda fountain of Mediterranean drinks, though you are able to buy bottled drinks if you wish. I am definitely coming back! read more

Pita & Olive - Lamb Chops Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

Not what my friend and I were looking for. This is a self-serve (long line), take-out place, not a proper restaurant. There are a few 'group' tables which fill up even at 11:30 a.m. on a weekday. We did not stay. read more

Just went in for the first time and the restaurant is beautiful inside. Really cozy atmosphere. I ordered the chicken bowl and it's fantastic. It tastes so fresh and it's a good portion too. Absolutely will be back and can't wait to try other dishes read more

Everything is nice and good. From people to food to vibes. Also it's just good food. I had to take 3 take outs.

I love this place. The food never disappoints. Portions are huge, food is flavorful and delicious. Chicken kebab plate comes with rice, pita, 2 sauces, and tomato/cucumber/red onion salad. Hummus is so good and plentiful with many pieces of fluffy pita. And now they have espresso drinks and pastries! I got an iced pistachio latte with an extra shot of espresso. It was a little sweet for me but the flavor was really good. read more

Pita & Olive - Hummus and pita (huge portion!) and iced pistachio latte - Mediterranean Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

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I treat this spot as a quick stop for some reliable Mediterranean food. They're always quick, the indoor seating is spacious and comfortable, and the staff is polite/helpful. read more

Pita & Olive is such a cozy spot with comfy seating and a welcoming atmosphere and service--perfect for a relaxed meal. I ordered the chicken kebab platter, and it tasted so natural and flavorful; everything was cooked perfectly. I also had one of their strawberry dragon fruit drinks, which was super refreshing. A really great experience overall--I'll definitely be back! read more

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Relaxed eatery with pretty decor and reasonable prices. Order at the counter and they bring your food to the table of your choosing. The Dolma was my favorite. The Tzatziki Dip had a dill/sour flavor to it and was not the style of tzatziki that I favor, however, it was not bad. The Falafel and Eggplant Pita sandwich was great! I would order it again for lunch. The same for the Baked Kofta Pita if I am in the mood for a more meaty dish. The Pistachio Baklava was okay; Flavor was good, however, lacking in the balance of textures. Still good enough for a repeat order. All in all this place is a good pick for Mediterranean lunch or light dinner in a casual setting. read more

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Delicious Food! Walk up to order; they bring food out to your table. Bright and clean dining room. read more

Pretty happy with our dinner choice tonight! The atmosphere is like a panera but for mediterranean. I was impressed they give you real plates and silverware and provide some table service. We had the mixed grill for 2 and it was a very generous amount of food! Overall, the flavor was very good. The hummus was a bit too thick for my liking, but that's my preference and they had olive oil on the table which was great. Next time I would ask to customize the dips as the spicy one tasted like straight hot sauce to me which is not my fave. read more

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I ordered takeout for a family gathering at 4:30 pm on a Saturday. The food ranged from 2 stars to five stars; therefore, the four star rating but actually, a 3.5 rating might better represent our overall experience. Apps to share: Priced correct for small portions *Zucchini Chips & mint yogurt garlic sauce-- very good, actually spear shape not chips *Garlic Whip Trio with pita --BAD, poor presentation/packaging, received many small cups in order labeled with a single letter; pita chips were over toasted so inedible; whole slices of pita were okay *Kashke Eggplant Dip with pita --Not avail. *Falafel --flavorful, not dry and hard *Baba Ghannouj -- Not tasty,Too greasy, oily *Olive and Feta Dip --Excellent! Feta and olives complemented each other *Two Salmon Pitas -- Excellent, would order again. Hand stretched pitas were nice. *Two Chicken Tenders and Fries --fries were Not conventional but thin slices of potato; Did not appeal to youngsters, but I kept going back for more. *Lamb Shank, Kabuli Rice --Not available *Grilled Lamb Chops and rice --outstanding, would order again *Greek Salad --came as described with NO romaine which it could have used for some crunch; it was nothing special. Would not order again. Ordering on phone was efficient. Some packaging could be improved as noted above. Might order Salmon Pita or Grilled lamb Chops again in future. But not eager to return anytime soon. There are so many places to try and revisit in this area. read more

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Let's start with all the great things about this place. The inside of this place is super cute! The staff was very polite and helpful! And for the price of $17 for this little beef kabob platter, I thought it was good value for money for lunch. Now the things that made me a little sad. Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food is typically very exciting and seasoned passionately. Unfortunately I can't say either of these things about the food here. The food was very politely and perhaps even apologetically seasoned for an unfamiliar audience. Along with the oils on every table I wish there was a salt mill with kosher or sea salt as well as a mill of fresh cracked black pepper. The food would have benefited even from this small change. I also wish they would ask how you would like your beef cooked. I prefer my beef rare to medium rare and these were cooked well done, making them tough and hard to cut through. The beef was nicely marinated through though and had a nice sear on them. Small details make a big difference. read more

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Some of the smoothest and most flavorful hummus I've ever had. The pita is soft and warm and the salads large. A great place for a smart, casual lunch. read more

It was only their fourth day of being open when we decided to try them out, so we were not surprised to experience some rough edges. But our first experience is not going to prevent us from returning. Our 6:30 arrival on a Monday did not initially alert us to the fact that they had just gotten slammed. There was only one individual ahead of us placing an order at the counter and the dining area looked less than half full. When the woman taking orders told me they were out of my choice of Lamb Shanks but still had the Lamb Chops, I assumed they may have not received a delivery after a busy weekend. After we placed our order we selected a clean, available table. Yes, there some empty tables that had not been bussed yet. It was also then that I realized that there were a number of individuals who were standing around waiting for their takeout orders. My Lamb Chops Platter ($21) came out in a reasonable amount of time, maybe 10 minutes. But my appetizer side of Falafel ($6) had not yet been served and my wife's entrée of a Falafel & Eggplant Pita ($9) had not been served. My wife insisted I start on my Lamb Chops before they got cold. I was probably about halfway through my dinner when the owner/manager(?) stopped by our table to ask what we were still waiting to have served. He apologized, and the balance of our order was quickly served. Those 4 meaty lamb chops were nice and tender, grilled properly to a medium-rare, and very flavorful being served with sumac, over rice, with grilled tomato and onion, olive and feta dip, a tzatziki like dip, and hand-stretched pita. That pita was so good. Overall, simply a wonderful balance of flavors throughout the dish. The side of seven good sized falafel balls were nice and hot, crispy on the outside and full of chickpea and fava bean flavor throughout. I dipped them in my tzatziki that came with my lamb since their accompanying sauce had been sadly overlooked. They will definitely be on my list again when we next visit. My wife's Falafel & Eggplant Pita certainly looked like a challenge to eat by hand. It was quite large. The pita appeared to be toasted more on the outer side than on the filling side, and that made for a very attractive plating. The same delicious falafel as in my side dish was further enhanced with the addition of greens, tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce and some things I didn't recognize. My wife said she would request more tzatziki sauce in the future. My wife decided to try Coconut Water ($2) for her beverage. No surprise, it tasted like coconut. I tried a mango flavored Aloe Vera drink ($3). It had no mango in it, but there were pieces of aloe vera gel that would not come up the plant straw. Yes, you read that correctly, they don't use plastic straws, and their straws are not paper. The straw is made from agro-waste, a renewable resource. Management stopped by our table a second time before we left to follow up after all our food had been served. All the staff we encountered and observed were very friendly and dedicated to seeing that customers were satisfied with their experience. read more

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Amazing food, and casual atmosphere. Portions on mains and apps are big so be prepared to share! Highly recommend and we will be returning. Loved Chicken Kebob, Baba, Hummed with meat and Tzatziki. The fries are also different and delicious. read more

Pita & Olive - Chicken Kebobs. Appetizers, fries, pita and Greek salad. - Mediterranean Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

Never disappointed here. It's so there's so few Mediterranean options in this area. Everything I've tried has been very good.

We brought a group of eight teenage girls here for our daughter's birthday, and Pita and Olive absolutely delivered! A few of the girls are picky eaters, but the menu had something for everyone--chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, smash burger pita, fries--you name it. The rest of us went for the Mediterranean dishes, and everything was fantastic. The Fattoush Salad with chicken was a hit, and the Gyro Pita and Kabuli Rice we shared were super fresh and flavorful. The owner was amazing--he helped us set up, went over the menu with the girls, and made sure everyone was happy. He even brought out a complimentary Baked Kofta Pita (that sauce... unreal!). Drinks were fun too--organic sodas, fresh lemonade, and bottled Pepsi options. We signed up for their rewards program and instantly got 10% off, plus earned over $10 in credit for next time. The only downside? We didn't find this place sooner. Total hidden gem in Clifton Park! read more

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Delicious food, good prices, very busy but clean and quick service. Will definitely be back

Delicious fast casual concept! I went here on a Saturday night and was so impressed with how beautifully decorated the space was. You order at the counter before you grab a table in the dining room. The menu was really impressive - everything from kabobs to salads and various Mediterranean starters. We ordered the Mixed Grill for two, which came with a chicken kabob, beef kabob, and kofta kabob served with rice, pita and a dip. We chose hummus as our dip. We also ordered a Greek Salad and the meat dumplings to start. Our salad came out first and it was really fresh tasting. The dumplings were brought out next and they were delicious. The sauce that was on top of them was awesome! The mixed grill was served next and it was a huge portion! We loved all of the meats and the rice was delicious too. I was super impressed with how fresh the pita was - it was definitely homemade. The creamy sauces that were served with the mixed grill were fantastic too. Overall, a great experience at Pita & Olive. The dining room transported you to the Mediterranean and the staff were so friendly and attentive. I highly recommend you try it for yourself! read more

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My friend and I went here for the first time today and we had ordered two matcha's, we had asked for a drink carrier which was given to us however the quality of the carrier was very cheap and even after ensuring the weight was balanced on the carrier the carrier was very flimsy and the drink had fallen in the lobby. When asked if we would be able to get another drink they had said we would have to get back in line and reorder and pay for it. read more

1st time at Pita & Olive Great lamb shank. Fall off the bone. They didn't have the rice ( as described) but gave a big serving of short noodles. 2 little sauces ( dill dairy sauce & a hot red sauce) Fast paced Food brought to table by " food runner " Empty tables to choose where you want to sit.....place filled up while I was there read more

Quick-serve place with delicious Mediterranean food! I ordered the falafel and eggplant wrap. I was told it comes with tahini and I added spicy sauce as well. I'm pretty sure I got a creamy white sauce that isn't tahini, but it was still phenomenally delicious. Huge, filling portion on a chewy pita. Great value & taste! Definitely ask for extra napkins ;) read more

Everything was great! Can't wait to go back! The food is delicious! Their homemade pistachio milk in their lattes is to die for. The staff is so friendly! The ambience is wonderful. read more

I cannot wait to eat here again. The decor makes one feel like they are sitting in a garden. The service is stellar. The food is delicious - check out the photos. This is their first week and we think they knocked it out of the park. We hope many people visit this spot to keep them here for a long time. read more

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Amazingly fresh and delicious! Staff was very kind. Today just a lite lunch but will be back for sure. So many things looked and sounded delicious! read more

Pita & Olive - Tzatziki Dip and Zucchini Sticks - Mediterranean Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

It was really nice trying a different cuisine. My husband ordered the lamb platter and hummus and he said it was delicious. I ordered the beef kabobs with baba ghanouj, my only problem was I like my beef with a little red in it, the beef is was well done. I'm not sure if u can order it less cooked or not, but it was still delicious. Because it was our first time there I found the ordering a little confusing, we were not sure what actually came with the meat because we were told you get 2 sides with your dinner. With the help of the staff we finally figured the menu out. The service was great and very patient with us "newbies". The place is bright and airy a lot of places to sit and enjoy your meal with friends. I did observe that there were many take out orders which was great to see. Overall, the place is open and inviting. I would recommend this place. read more

Food is so good I drove 45 minutes to get here, but it's closed in observance of a religious holiday. I wish they had updated their website! Nevertheless I will return , yes it's just that good! read more

Excellent Mediterranean food. The lamb shank was particularly good, wife got a pita wrap which she loved as well. Great addition to the area read more

Pita & Olive - Lamb shank Kabuli rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

My family and I ordered take out from this cute spot the other night and safe to say it was one of the best meals I have had. The Salmon Pita is so delicious and flavorful with the salmon being cooked to perfection. The Zucchini Fries are also up to par with a spectacular dipping sauce. Definitely recommend Pita and Olive!! read more

I ordered takeout and a friend picked it up for me so I don't know what the inside looks like. I forgot to ask him what the service was like he didn't say anything bad. I ordered the Mixed Grill for Two with Beef kabab and the Ground Beef & Lamb Kofta, I picked hummus and the seasoned rice to go with it. It also comes with the garlic yogurt and I got an extra one because I figured it would be in a smaller container and they did not give me my extra one so I was very annoyed. I have not had good hummus since I lived in Austin and I went to the co-op on Guadalupe Avenue. Peeta and olives hummus is as good except it's creamier. If you like hummus you should order it at least one container for each person if you really like hummus you should order at least two containers for one person. The food was excellent. The other reason I ordered an extra garlic cream sauce is because I got a side order of stuffed grape leaves AKA dolmas. They were great but it was annoying cuz I felt like I had to limit the amount of garlic yogurt sauce I got to dip my dolmas in. I prefer Tzatziki but I wanted this garlic yogurt sauce. I also ordered Pita and I put the hummus on the pita in the extra Pita I made a little pita hummus some of the meat and rice baby roll and ate that and it was yummy too. The food was awesome. Everything was really good. If you have stomach concerns like acid reflux just know you will know you have acid reflux. So I can't eat here again for another year. I will recommend it and already have recommended it to my friends. read more

Can you believe I went there during rush hour and it took less than 15 minutes for them to break my fast? And guess what? They still managed to get all my food on time, just like they always do! I absolutely adore this place, and the staff is so incredibly kind and lovely. read more

Food was excellent but it's not cozy. It's a bit loud but worth it. The next time we will sit away from the kitchen and the ordering area. read more

Amazing fresh and tasty quick food! Would be happy to go back multiple times per week it was so good!

This was EXCELLENT! I'm so glad we tried it. Falafel eggplant hummus all top of line delicious. Even the French fries not expected.