Ordered takeout on a Wednesday evening. Online ordering was easy and on time. Picking up was a little difficult because there isn't a good place to pull over and go inside to pick up the food. I ordered the rice bowl with chicken shawarma, hummus, seasoned onions, fried cauliflower, and creamy garlic with tzatziki and white sauce. The meal came with a lot of protein which was nice. I wish the sides were a little bigger and that you could choose more than 4. But got lots of meals out of this and flavors were good! Prices seemed fair for the size. Overall just hard pick up but food was good. read more

Pitaziki Mediterranean Grill - Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Delicious food with very reasonable prices and impressive portion sizes. The ingredients always taste fresh and service is usually pretty prompt. Small area and parking can be a pain, but to be expected given the downtown location. It is very clean inside and there are tables to dine in. Overall, highly recommend! Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal. read more

Made a pit stop in New Haven to grab some quick dinner. Staff are so friendly, greet everyone who comes through the door with a lot of enthusiasm. Similar to Cava and Chipotle, where you get to pick your protein, then add toppings. Notable difference in portion between mine and my bf's container. Mine was heaping and almost difficult to close but my bf's was just over half full. Paid $15.75 for each. Roasted cauliflower was surprisingly good. Rest of it was very solid but nothing standout. read more

Pitaziki Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I ordered the Falafel Rice Bowl, and it was huge with plenty of choices. The gyro meat and sauces were very tasty, and it came with a crispy falafel and a seasoned potato. There were plenty of vibrant veggies and sauces to choose from. The place was clean, and we received good service. Street parking was full, so we had to park at the Temple Street garage. read more

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Like mediterranean chipotle but better. We ordered the chicken Shawarma bowl and the portion was really big, which was very good. One thing I really enjoyed about this meal is that their food is fresh and the chicken just came off the grill. The rice is not hard, the sauce is not too salty. I would say this is a place I would go after I go to the gym to fill my stomach. It is a better healthier alternative to chipotle. Nice portion that's perfect for a college town. CAVA is better though but it's 45 minutes away. Great meal to enjoy when you feel hungry while watching youtube or a movie so you don't realize what exactly you're eating. Food is okay but portion makes up for it! read more

Generous portions! I got a chicken shawarma wrap, and the seasoning on the chicken and cauliflower was yum. I completely loaded it with toppings so I ended up eating the wrap like a bowl, but thats just life -- and I prefer it that way! Normally I don't pay attention to service in fast casual restaurants like this, but the ladies at the counter were really sweet in an authentic way. I feel like I'd be friends with them. The wrap was toasted, although the ingredients weren't that warm so I do wish it was heated a bit more. Overall it's a great place to quickly drop by to grab a healthy filling meal! read more

Pitaziki Mediterranean Grill - Chicken shawarma wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Really good! Baklava was solid 8/10 Falafel wrap good 8/10 Gyro pita 10/10 Would definitely get again. read more

Finally had an opportunity to visit Pitaziki since I was working from my office, nearby. I placed my order online and my order was ready upon arrival. My older specifically was; Chicken Shwarma Bowl Salad Bowl Lettuce Seasoned Onions Red Cabbage Fried Cauliflower Roasted Eggplant Baba Ganoush White Sauce I decided to eat in because I was fairly hungry and in had a bit of a drive home. The restaurant itself has tons of seating which I observe many people who come here on their lunch break take advantage of. There is outdoor seating as well which is shown in one of my photos. The restaurant is also very clean with beautiful lit up quotes hanging around along with aesthetically pleasing wall paper. Overall, my food was phenomenal, I had questions about the baba ganoush I added into my salad and the employee was more than happy to answer my questions. I didn't get a chance to speak to the owner but he seemed very hands on and supportive of all his employees. I definitely recommend pitaziki and will be returning. read more

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Magnifique! Just what you need if you're in town looking for a pick me up. Tasty flavors, quick service, great presentation. Good portion sizes too, will not weigh you down. read more

absolutely delicious pickled turnips , gyro pita and chicken shawrma wraps insane - great customer service

This place was so delicious! I had a gift card and wanted to use it, it's a bit of a drive but I was not disappointed! I tried the chicken shawarma pita so good and flavorful, it's a choose your own toppings type place like chipolte but make it Mediterranean. My husband got the gyro wrap which was equally good and flavorful. They had alot of options , lamb meatballs, gyro, chicken, falafel etc. All which was halal except the lamb. They had a variety of sauces as well. A very nice and clean spot too..I would come back! read more

Pitaziki Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I was craving mediterranean food and decided to give this place a try. You can choose between rice bowl, salad bowl, pita, or a wrap. I got the rice bowl with gyro and veggies ($12.95). Quick service and lots of unlimited toppings. I wasn't expecting much but to my surprise it was pretty good! Street parking! Definitely will be back for a quick cheap meal. read more

Pitaziki Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

My sister and I love Mediterranean food with a passion. We saw a post about Pitaziki on IG that immediately made us want to try it. We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was quiet when we went. Is super easy to order and I love that you can customize it at your liking. I had a falafel pita. It was super filling and delicious. We dined in but I definitely see me ordering to go in the future. If you check in using the yelp app you get a free fountain drink ( can drink) read more

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When in New Haven CT, you have to try this spot. They make the best Shawarma in town. The toppings are perfectly chopped to fit into a pita. The garlic sauce is a must have, the hot sauce is more flavorful than the super hot I've become to expect. Need I mention the steak fries. Love the way they season these with curry. The staff here are patient with you as you decide and the interior is super clean. I look forward to eating here every time I visit. No food pic because it gets devoured too quickly. read more

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Not the best in New Haven. Food was okay. Service is excellent though. Location is in good area.

Love this place! You order at the counter and let the server know what you want and they assemble your meal in front of you. -Gyro Salad Bowl: 5/5 Very grateful for the generous heaping of gyro. You can add as many toppings as you'd like without extra cost! Super filling and still had enough leftover for another meal. There is lots of seating inside. Would love to drop by again. read more

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10 out of 10 highly recommend the best Mediterranean food I hqd in New Haven they always get me right food is very fresh very good experience here feels like I'm back at home. read more

Favorite lunch in New Haven! Food is always great and the service is just as good!!!! read more

Pitaziki Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I find the flavors at this restaurant sort of repulsive and strong. Why does the meat and sides have to be so strong and garlicky? I'll pass on pitaziki! read more

Pitaziki is a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant that opened in New Haven, Connecticut in June 2014. It was founded by Egyptian immigrant Gasser Badawi and his father Kaled. The Badawi Family came to New Haven from Egypt in 2004. They came up with the idea for Pitaziki when they sought to make a fast-casual restaurant similar to Chipotle, but with a Mediterranean menu instead of a Mexican one. Although this is the family's first restaurant, they are no strangers to the culinary world. Gasser's uncle and cousins have a similar Mediterranean restaurant in Canada, and Kaled was trained at a culinary school in London. Some of the menu items at Pitaziki include Chicken Shawarma, Gyro, Lamb Kofta, Falafel, Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Tabbouleh, and Seasoned Fries. My wife and I recently visited Pitaziki for lunch when we both had had off from work. The line is set up so that a customer chooses the base (pita, wrap, salad bowl or rice bowl), then chooses a filling (falafel, chicken kabob, chicken shawarma, lamb kofta, gyro or grilled veggies), and then chooses toppings (feta, hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, pickles, roasted eggplant, etc). We both ended up picking one of their specials: the "Shwafel". This dish is a combination of chicken shawarma and falafel that is topped with creamy garlic sauce, hummus, pickles, lettuce and tahini sauce and served in a choice of pita, wrap or salad bowl. My wife and I always have a hard time choosing between shawarma and falafel at a Mediterranean restaurant, so a Shwafel sounded amazing! We ordered one in a wrap and one in a pita and shared them. These were both excellent: so flavorful and delicious! The next time we're looking for a quick fix of Mediterranean food, we'll definitely be stopping at Pitaziki! read more

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Very friendly service. Wide variety of toppings for pitas, wraps and bowls. They prepare small batches of falafel so that you get freshly cooked ones read more

Have you ever taken chicken schawarma and falafel and combined them into one? That's exactly what @pitaziki has done in this Shwafel Pita: A combination of falafel and shawarma with creamy garlic, hummus, pickles, mixed greens and tahini sauce. I added the secret recipe homemade shata sauce to bring the flavorful heat to my pita! This was an incredible meal and experience! The smiling faces from the owner and his staff, the fresh ingredients, and passion behind the food! I can't wait to go back and learn more about the shata sauce! read more

Pitaziki Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

One of my new favorite spots for Mediterranean food! I love the fast-casual set up, and how you can customize pretty much anything to your liking. The Pitaziki meat combo was honestly unreal! Such a great value for the generous portion size, and everything in it was so fresh and flavorful. I would 100% order that again on my next visit. We had a chicken kebab pita, and the pita itself was so soft. Their hummus is amazing, and I enjoyed watching the falafel be prepared right in front of me! All of their food is prepared daily in small batches, you really can't get any fresher than this place. A great New Haven gem! read more

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Quick, affordable, delicious! I've been to pitaziki several times and couldn't believe I've never left a review. Everytime I come here I leave happy and satisfied. The food is fresh, delicious, and quality. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the falafel us crispy and fluffy, and the portions are generous! I ordered a shwafel bowl today and it's going to generously feed me for at least 2 lunches, maybe 3. If you like Mediterranean food I highly recommend this place. They are clean, tasty, and reliable. What more could you ask for? read more

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If someone steals your sandwich when you're not looking, it's Pitasneaky. If your Pita makes your mouth smell of garlic for the rest of the night, it's Pitareeky. If you figure out the density of your pita using Physics formulas, it's Pitageeky. And if you're getting it the back way while you eat it, it's Pitagreeky. I didn't love this popular Mediterranean Pita place which is a "Haven" for the Yale kids of New Haven and other locals, featuring a younger crowd, mainly from the colleges, but I liked it, and that's saying a lot since I'm picky as a b**ch. So I didn't have high hopes (unlike Panic!), but I was in need of some food and it was late at night, so Pitaziki came in handy. It has nothing on some of the better locations of Mamouns (especially Hoboken), but the one here is substandard and Pitaziki is actually better than it. So while it's not upper echelon NYC-standard or Toronto-standard Middle Eastern food, in Connecticut terms it's actually not bad, and I appreciate that, as well as the fact that they were willing to make me food late at night in a city that doesn't really have a big selection of late night offerings. So for these factors it definitely earns 4 stars and I'm sure I'll be coming here again in the future too. Now I have to change clothes, and the bathroom is busy. So I'm going to do it right here, please don't Pitapeeky. read more

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I love this place. While Mamouns' falafel balls are better- Pitaziki wins overall due to the great unlimited toppings. A platter is enough for 2 meals and their wraps are also really great. read more

Pitaziki Mediterranean Grill - Inside of Pitaziki - Mediterranean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Have gone to the food cart on Cedar Street not the restaurant. Food is outstanding. Fresh chicken, super fresh veggies and toppings. Friendly service and affordable pricing. It's a staple in the lunch rotation. Try the pita, then try a bowl and decide what you like better. I dig the pita. Great stuff. read more

Pitaziki Mediterranean Grill - Chicken Schwarma Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Just a quick note to say... it's f you are in the area and craving good Mediterranean food.... Stop in here. Nothing fancy. Absolutely delicious food and the staff is super awesome. Didn't get to take pics today as my phone was out of commission but look at the ones posted. Will b back !!! read more

I ordered a gyro, Greek salad, baklava and a sparkling water. Wow this place has great flavors - all baklava is good but this was outstanding. I liked that you had choices in toppings and sauces and the garlic sauce in the gyro along with hummus, tziki and an onion mixture were outstanding. Highly recommend this place. I agree with others Yelp assessments in this one should be 4-5 stars. read more

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Nice spot in the city. Very low key. We loved the build your own plates. Imagine Chipotle with a Mediterranean emphasis. I had a rice bowl with chicken and lamb. The rice was perfect in terms of cook and flavor, the meats and veg all were well spiced and the sauces added the perfect finishing touch. The staff will patiently walk you through the ordering process, helping you match the choices to your palate. My only gripe are the containers. Great for eating in, however if you attempt to take them home your food will make its way out to see the city for itself. I would definitely make a return trip, (with Tupperware.) read more

I have been going here for a long time now. The food is excellent and delicious, all of the employees are extremely kind, and the restaurant is crystal clean. I highly recommend Pitaziki. It's truly a staple of Downtown New Haven. read more

I eat here at least once a week. my go to is the rice bowl with the chicken. I love this place!!!!! it the best! read more

Food is excellent, and quantity is good too. Meat lovers combo was my favorite here. I also added a falafal to it. Shawafal plate was good as well. Their unlimited toppings was a nice addition. Creamy garlic is a topping never to miss. read more

Pitaziki Mediterranean Grill - Shawafal plate - Mediterranean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Tasty chicken shawarma, fried cauliflower, and rice. Yummy fluffy pita and delicious sauces. A lot of food for the price too. I had three meals from one rice bowl. The girl that was working was friendly and very pleasant. Clean store. I've only been once but will be back! read more

The food was delicious and portions were big. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated for a fast food type setting. The 2 women that prepared our food were both friendly and helpful. There was a problem customer in the shop arguing for a full refund of her purchase after eating all of it but a few spoons of rice. The employee did a professional job at trying to deescalate the situation while remaining clam and professional while the customer raised her voice and was yelling at the staff. read more

Ordered chicken schwarma and a Nutella dessert pita through Uber eats, took over an hour for delivery (which I know is on Uber and not the restaurant) but I wasn't impressed and I wanted to be, maybe it was the flavor profile I choose but mushy and later on my stomach was upset. I'd have to really be tempted to even try them again. read more

Pitaziki Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Attention is great, people are lovely and the food couldn't be any better... absolutely would recommend

We love the chicken shawarma at Pitaziki. We enjoy it at their storefront and at their cart at Westville Music Bowl.

My wife and I had lunch,I got a gyro and my wife got falafel pita pockets Very tasty and fresh on both.The ladies are really nice and accommodating, Would have been 5 stars but they didn't distribute the fillings on the falafel evenly I know, nitpicky but you gotta earn a 5 Very clean.Will definitely be going back. read more

Soo good and healthy. I had the falafel wrap and I loved it. I did not think that all the ingredients would fit in the wrap but they did. I cannot wait to go back and try something else!! read more

Pitaziki Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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