Columbus eats Greek food as an everyday habit, not an occasion, and this list is built on the counters and family rooms that keep that habit alive across the city. Gyros, souvlaki, and a handful of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cousins round out a lane that runs from strip-mall counters to decades-old dining rooms. Order the gyro first everywhere, then branch out from there.
№ 01
King Gyros Greek Restaurant
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The gyro comes stacked and juicy, with a Greek dressing and gyro sauce combination that regulars build entire orders around. The lamb chops are the move for anyone upgrading from a sandwich, and the hummus and feta plate holds its own as a starter. The room reads lived-in rather than polished, which tracks for a Columbus institution that has been feeding the same lunch crowd for years.
What to ordergyro, lamb chops, Greek salad
№ 02
Yanni's Greek Restaurant
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Fried cod and fried shrimp carry this Columbus room more than the gyro does, and the calamari appetizer is priced fairly for the portion. The salade horiatiki gets its own following thanks to a house dressing that regulars specifically ask for. Family owned for decades, the kitchen also runs daily specials like falafel, so it rewards return visits beyond the standard menu.
What to orderfried cod, calamari, salade horiatiki
№ 03
The Mad Greek
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Avgolemono, the lemon and egg chicken soup, comes out creamy and full flavored, paired with warm bread that arrives fresh rather than reheated. The Lemon Sole plate is the order for anyone skipping sandwiches, served with flavorful rice and vegetables and an optional lemon butter sauce. A long menu and a family operation with generations behind it make this a Columbus room built for repeat visits.
What to orderAvgolemono, Lemon Sole, Greek Salad
№ 04
No.1 Gyro Shoppe
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Set inside a former Taco Bell building, this Columbus counter has spent more than two decades refining a single craft. The jumbo gyro plate delivers real volume, and the regular gyro sandwich comes juicy with genuine char. Fries dusted in a paprika seasoning blend separate this kitchen from the standard gyro shop, and the staff moves quickly without rushing the order.
What to ordergyro sandwich, jumbo gyro plate, fries with paprika blend
№ 05
Panini Opa | Greek
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The jumbo gyro here runs large enough to split, and the souvlaki draws people in specifically for it rather than as a backup order. Service stays prompt even when the small Columbus room fills up at lunch, with staff working through a line without losing track of individual orders. The panini option gives it range beyond the standard Greek counter format.
What to ordergyro, souvlaki, panini
№ 06
Sababa Mediterranean Grill
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The rice bowl and grilled kebab share the menu with a salad built on kalamata olives and harissa, a combination that pulls this Columbus kitchen out of standard Mediterranean territory. The house made dressing gets specific praise from regulars who order it beyond the salad itself. Clean, bright, and geared toward both counter pickup and delivery, it works as a reliable weeknight option.
What to ordersalad with kalamata olives and harissa, rice bowl, grilled kebab
№ 07
Nazareth | Restaurant & Catering
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The lemon chicken soup with warm pita is the reason people return monthly, a dish specific enough to build a habit around. The large gyro and the chicken bowl both run generously, often stretching into a second meal. This Columbus Middle Eastern kitchen draws a steady Saturday crowd and keeps table service even at counter-style prices.
What to orderlemon chicken soup, gyro, chicken bowl
№ 08
Sheba Greek
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Lamb gyros are the headline order, coming in both traditional and specialty versions for anyone wanting variety on the same visit. Spanakopita and souvlaki round out a short, focused Greek menu inside a mostly counter-service Columbus room. Staff take time to walk newcomers through the menu, which matters in a space built more for pickup than long sit-down meals.
What to orderlamb gyros, souvlaki, spanakopita
№ 09
Funny Greek
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A regular gyro built without onions still comes out hot and generously portioned, the kind of consistency that earns loyalty in Columbus's gyro lane. Fish meals are on the menu too, though delivery orders have occasionally arrived incomplete. Phone service can lag, so a walk-in or in-person order is the safer route for anyone particular about getting the full plate.
What to ordergyro, fish meal, fries
№ 10
Gyro City Grill
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Everything here gets made to order, and the rice pudding stands out as a dessert worth grabbing even without a full meal. The gyro and souvlaki anchor a clean, counter-service Columbus room, though quality has read as less consistent on pickup orders, with pita and hummus occasionally tasting store-bought rather than made in house. Best approached as a dine-in stop.
What to ordergyro, rice pudding, souvlaki
№ 11
Pita Hut Grill
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Wedged between a bar and a cigarette shop, this Columbus storefront is easy to drive past and easy to regret skipping. Hummus, shawarma, and falafel all read as fresh rather than steam-tabled, and the plain interior does nothing to slow down the kitchen's output. Longtime regulars return after years away and report the quality has held steady the whole time.
What to orderhummus, shawarma, falafel
№ 12
Greek Express
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The feta comes on generously, enough that regulars name it as the reason they keep ordering the same gyro instead of branching out. Fries get singled out as some of the best in the category, and the chicken and rice bowl remains a steady order despite portion sizes tightening under rising costs. Service is fast and the counter crew stays consistently attentive.
What to ordergyro, chicken and rice bowl, fries
Frequently asked
What is the best Greek restaurant near me in Columbus?
It depends on the neighborhood, since this list spans counters and family rooms across the city rather than one central strip. Check the Insider Score attached to each listing here, which reflects the review record analyzed for this guide. No restaurant pays to be included or ranked.
Is a gyro the same thing at every Greek restaurant in Columbus?
No. Portion size, meat blend, and sauce ratio vary a lot between counters, and that is exactly why the gyro sandwich is the best comparison point across this list. Some rooms lean into a jumbo-size plate format while others keep it strictly sandwich-sized.
Are these Columbus Greek spots sit-down or counter service?
It is a mix. Several operate strictly as counter-service pickup and delivery kitchens, while others, like family-run rooms with decades of history, offer full table service. The listing notes each restaurant's format so diners can plan accordingly.
How is the Insider Score for these Greek restaurants calculated?
The Insider Score reflects an analysis of the public review record for each restaurant, not a paid placement or an editor's personal visit. It weighs consistency and volume of feedback over time. No restaurant on this list paid for inclusion or for its ranking position.
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The data first, then the verdict
We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →
Amina Warsame
Staff Writer · Top of Columbus
Amina Warsame is a Staff Writer at Top of Columbus. Born in Mogadishu and raised in Northland, she grew up between her mother's kitchen and the grocery-cafes of the Somali malls. She writes the guides, sweeps the whole Outerbelt, and covers the Somali and East African tables as the beat she knows best.
