The Simple Greek

431 Market St, Pittsburgh
(412) 261-4976

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Rumal Kaluarachchi

Food is not Greek, but an odd blend of smoked meat, Chinese flavor and random vegetables. The staff don't seem happy to be here. Plus side: Pirmanti Bros is across the quad.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Shreya Desai

The staff is super rude. The tall black girl didn’t even try to explain what options they had to offer.
Every step of the way, I choose something and she’d be like that’ll be extra. I would expect the number of options presented first and then allowing one to pick.
As for the food, I’d expect more quantity for a bowl that is $15+.
Wouldn’t recommend visiting here.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Bowl

Kiki B

I had an amazing experience here. This was my first time trying this place and it was so good!! The build your own bowl was my favorite because, as a person who needs to eat gluten-free, it makes it easier to manage what goes into the food and it's prepared right in front of you. The portions were large so you're getting your bang for your buck. Can definitely use the leftovers for more dinners throughout the week.

Dietary restrictions: The bowl is a great option for gluten-free diets!

Parking: Located within Market Square so parking will be out of the way. Much easier to take a bus.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bowl, Lemon Potatoes

Sarah

The taller black girl with light colored skinny dreads was very rude. Kept talking to us like we knew what we she was talking about. Had never ate here before. She proceeded to get loud. And then said "can you speak English" lol English is the only language I speak. Then the shorts one asked our loud our order didn't know if she was speaking to us and then said to her co worker " they aren't answering me so...." She didn't say excuse me or anything to try to get our attention. The attitude from these two girls is insane! Very rude. No customer service and hospitality skills whatsoever. Maybe you guys don't want your employees treat customer with hospitality and courtesy. It'll be the last time I come here, poor service period.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Bowl, Pita

Rich Patla

I never thought I could get such excellent greek food outside of NY. This was amazing. I usually judge a greek restaurant by their yogurt suace but this place has a garlic cream sauce (think Halah guys white sauce buy more garlic) that was amazing. I would highly reccomend this place!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex B

used to be a good spot, but the simple Greek is a total grease bomb now. My gyro was fairly tasty but even with no sauce the wrapper was copiously dripping oil, and they put on toppings I did not request.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Erin LeMaire

Absolutely delicious. I got a Greek chicken gyro bowl and the chicken was amazing. The potatoes, the spicy broccoli, the tzatziki, all of it was top notch. My new favorite spot by far.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bowl, Sauce, Lemon Potatoes

Erin Stiling

Everything is so delicious - particularly the hot toppings & the sauces. Incredible vegetarian option, and the staff was friendly & accommodating when we went for Saturday lunch. Best spot in Market Square.

Chris Ray

Like subway, but for Greek food! I stopped by right around noon and the place was absolutely packed. Thankfully the staff were all very professional and efficient and kept the line moving at a good pace. I ordered a falafel peta with various toppings. Everything seemed fresh and they had plenty of options for toppings. The restaurant itself was lacking in the ambience department, reminding me of something like a sweet frog. Thankfully it was a beautiful day and the outdoor dining provides a beautiful view of the surrounding buildings.

Vegetarian options: I’m not a vegetarian myself, however it’s my understanding that falafel is vegetarian (vegan?) and I can confirm that the falafel here is very good.

Parking: Due to this restaurant being in the plaza, this is somewhere you’ll definitely want to walk to as parking is limited to a single lane around the plaza.

Kid-friendliness: This restaurant is truly a Greek subway.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel

Payton C

Love this place! service is always quick. the workers are always friendly and funny. the food is always great. for $15 I can get a bowl that will last me for 2 meals and there’s a student discount! one of my go-tos when i’m in need of a quick and filling lunch with real food

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bowl, Sauce, Falafel

Vanna

Horrible manager, horrible food.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Braydon Morgan

Amazing Management, Amazing Food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jamel Hazlip

Their pitas don't hold up and always seem stale The grilled chicken is dry but they have the best fries in town.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

L. Fields

I like this place. Tasty, fresh, real ingredients that you can see them preparing right in front of your hungry eyes. Nice staff mostly and good portions and fair prices. I eat here a couple of times a month.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ulyana K

Pretty good spot for Greek food. I believe this place is a small chain across a few states. Good portions for the price. I tried their rizogalo (rice pudding), spanakopita, side of gyro meat, and the signature white garlic sauce.The gyro meat was quite good. Not too fatty, and a little on the thinner side, how I like it. Nicely spiced and a good texture as well. I am sure the full gyro sandwiches are quite good as well. The tzatziki type sauce was also creamy and tasty, but they gave me very little of it.Spanakopita was alright. Thought it was a bit overpriced. I did that it was crunchy on the outside and had a sort of creaminess on the inside. Tasted almost like salty creamed spinach on the inside.The rizgalo rice pudding was disappointing. It was clumped up and certain parts were hardened. Too much cinnamon for me too. Not that creamy. Wouldn’t recommend.All in all, a solid sport for Greek food. Tasty meat and good sauce. The dessert could use some work.

Dietary restrictions: Healthy Mediterranean diet options

Food: 3

Recommended dishes: Sauce, Traditional Lamb Gyro

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