Best Greek restaurant in Pittsburgh

Christos Mediterranean Grille is a restaurant specializing in authentic Greek Mediterranean cuisine. It offers a variety of dishes, including casual fare like Greek pizza, gyro platters, and spreads such as Tzatziki, Hummus, and Baba Ganouj. The menu also features Greek comfort foods, freshly prepared Greek pies, and incredible lamb dishes, along with traditional sweet treats like Baklava. The restaurant is run by the Melacrinos family, who have been in the culinary business for three generations. Christos Melacrinos, the founder, started his career as a merchant marine cook for the Aristotle Onassis fleet before working as a server in Pittsburgh's fine dining establishments. He finally established Christos Mediterranean Grille in 1996, achieving his vision of "The American Dream." Christos Mediterranean Grille is located in Pittsburgh's Cultural District and has become a popular dining spot for performing arts enthusiasts, traveling performers, local musicians, and visiting athletes. The restaurant has also hosted and created memorable family events, such as weddings, graduations, and birthdays, for over 25 years. Its traditional Greek recipes, promoting the Mediterranean diet, have been featured in local newspapers and publications, and have been influenced by the family's ancestry from Ikaria, Greece, a Blue Zone designation.