Papa Cristo's Catering & Greek Taverna Reviews
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- Fun and Tasty!
Read More On Citysearch biztrav 10/7/2010 - Great Greek Food
Read More On Citysearch sincitysteve 9/26/2010 - The best Greek food I've had!
Read More On Citysearch VL57 5/25/2010 - Great Greek foodI love their lamb kabab and their potatoes are so yummy I always end up eating too much. A sinful enjoyment. The indoor eating area is a bit noisy, but on a no-too-hot sunny day, out at the patio is rather nice.
Read More On Citysearch sly727 1/18/2010 - I love Papa Cristo he's a sweet old manThis place is so so so good. The food is amazing. Trying the baklava and the Greek salad.
They also do catering.
I CAN?T WAIT TO GO BACK!
Read More On Citysearch robschris 8/19/2009 - A Secret PleasureThis place needs to expand and be more service oriented like a true restaurant although they have counter order and carry-out too. I have no doubt it could be much more successful. The food is great and far from mediocre--Hey, if I could I'd eat there several times a week. Price is well worth the tasty food (meaning you'll mainly get cheap-to-moderate BARGAINS in taste). Note store items swing l...
Read More On Citysearch FAIR1 3/16/2009 - how you like itThis place is a great for good Greek food. And...you can have it how you like it. They have a sit down restaurant as well as a deli area, where you can order to go. They also have items pre-made to speed up your trip. I went here for lunch one day and was very pleased. The food was exactly what I expected good Greek food. And the prices were reasonable.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 2/15/2009 - Authentic Greek Taverna in East LAThis is the food I grew up on. The meats are amazing and the dips and sauces are authentic. Everything from gyros to grilled squid is on the menu and all with the authentic Greek flavors. Papa Cristos is fun for a group and appropriate for a family.
Read More On Citysearch nvelis 1/11/2009 - Amazing!This place is absolutely amazing. The gyros are the best in town, and you get enough for two meals. It is also a fun, family environment with a fantastic musician, Petros, playing on the weekends. Great place to take out of town people.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 12/8/2008 - The real thing....Papa Cristo rules a tight ship in this deli/supermarket.
And does an excellent job with a big smile.
Order your food in the deli and take it with you or sit down at one of the many tables, help yourself to as many free olives and peppers as you like.
The lamb chops are absolutely amazing, served with pita bread, sauces, Greek salad and roasted potatoes.
Their desserts are truly amazin...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 7/2/2008 - ExcellentLow key casual atmosphere. Great Greek food with fresh tasting ingredients. A top lunch spot if you are in the area.
Read More On Citysearch caligari 2/6/2008 - Best FoodMoving to Los Angeles from the East Coast I have found it difficult to find really good food (except for Mexican) however here it is. I love this place. It is similar to the Italian deli/family style restaurants back east.
Amazing Spanakopita and Souvlaki, ohh and the baklava. Best Bread I have had since I have been here and an amazing selection on Ouzo and Raki for brave. GO!
Read More On Citysearch ortensia 12/23/2007 - Great foodThe ambiance was relaxing and not too busy. I loved the service and they had a good selection of meals in more than adequate portions. The price was very reasonable. I would eat there again.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 12/19/2007 - Best Greek Food!I've been going to Papa Cristo's for years - ever since i can remember. The food is always delicious. The souvlaki is great and they have the best Gyros in town! They also have a wonderful Tzatziki sauce - very authentic. The service is always good and the people are very friendly. They also have a market (C& K Imports) where you can buy products from Greece and other countries. I highly re...
Read More On Citysearch manuella 11/28/2007 - Best Greek foodBest Greek everything is home made and fresh. I have been to Greece many times and this is the best greek food I have in L.A. truly delicious. The owner and staff couldn't be more helpful. The great news is they cater parties too and we all know tis the season!!!.
Read More On Citysearch irishmcgurry 11/13/2007 - BEST GREEK FOODI have been coming to Papa Cristos and C & K for as long as I can remember. The food is authentic, wholesome and is a true taste of Greece. As I have traveled to nearly every region of Greece and most islands, I can honestly say this is the best thing because its the REAL thing. My favorite is the lamb souvlaki and lamb chops, of course, with Papa Cristo's famous Greek seasoning. Oh, and the ...
Read More On Citysearch food101critic 10/27/2007 - It's the BEST "OPA" in LA!!It's a beautiful day in LA at lunch hour and where do I find myself along with 7 of my colleagues??.. At my favorite Greek Restaurant in LA - PAPA CRISTO'S! There was a long line as we saw our watches were ticking to get back to our downtown office... a friendly man with a Greek accent greeted us and asked us if we needed a table... he sat us immediately and said "don't worry I'll take care of yo...
Read More On Citysearch greekg 10/26/2007 - Worst Greek Restaurant Ever
We absolutely adore Greek food; as we formerly lived in Greece and Turkey. Unfortunately, this place was completely subpar. We went there this past Friday and had takeout before the restaurant closed. Everything we received was utterly horrendous. Nothing tasted fresh. Most Greek dishes are full of flavorful olive oil. Every dish tasted as if nothing was cooked woth olive oil...but rather v...
Read More On Citysearch maryberry1029 9/9/2007 - Awesome greek food!!! Everyone that I took here always c...
Read More On Citysearch by GraceSong at Menuism 6/23/2007 - I love this hole in the wall. Thursdays are family nights...
Read More On Citysearch by wwwoaliceocom at Menuism 6/18/2007 - Best Greek food
This awesome deli/restaurant isn't hard to spot on the corner of Pico & Normandie. The workers are so friendly you can't help but smile! Their food portions are huge...definitely will have enough leftovers for a later meal. I've tried their tasty & flavorful gyro plate which go really well with their roasted potatoes and dill sauce. Their pitas are fresh and warm and taste great w/their yummy...
Read More On Citysearch lachic25 5/29/2007 - Can't wait for Thursday!Wow! I just came across this listing as I was looking for the phone number of my neighborhood falafel joint and I saw the ad for the "Big Fat Greek Dinner" which sounded absolutely fantastic. So... I immediately called to make reservations and I spoke with the NICEST guy. He was so friendly and took the time to explain the whole evening to me. I really can't explain how sweet, laid-back, and...
Read More On Citysearch aimeenl 5/19/2007 - Go GreekI live up a little bit on Normandie and could not believe that it took me this long to try this place out. I'm so glad that I finally did. When you come in you will see a small Greek market where you can get some wine and other Greek products. To order your food, you have to come to the counter and whether you decide to eat there or take out they will give you a number to take to your table. ...
Read More On Citysearch m_raven415 4/5/2007 - From gyro to hero...There's simply nothing better than this charming, inviting and obscenely tasty Greek eatery. The gyros are so good, the only thing stopping me from eating them on a daily basis is the heart attack I would inevitably have by day 3. The sizzling feta and tomato appetizer has made its way into my dreams. Literally. Like I dreamt about feta. Papa Cristo himself is roughly two-foot-one and every ...
Read More On Citysearch lavalamp 3/7/2007 - Delicious and Inexpensive Greek CuisineAmazingly fresh and flavorful Greek food served in large portions for low prices. Choose anything on Papa's menu and you'll be rewarded with a hearty and tasty meal. The spanokipita (spinach and feta pie) has a light and flaky crust and savory filling, the chicken kebob sandwich (marinated chicken in a pita with tzatziki sauce) features flavorful chicken and includes a side of the best Greek sala...
Read More On Citysearch lwmango 2/9/2007 - Papa Cristo's NEVER fails!This restaurant never ceases to amaze. In a city that leaves one yearning for the roasted lamb smell of chicago's greektown, papa cristo's is the only greek in LA worth eating (save Sofi, which is tasty but pricey). The place itself is absolutely charming, as is papa cristo, from the checkered tablecloths to their touting of the shop's olive oil as a necessary cure-all. Anyone there is willing...
Read More On Citysearch bette1stl 12/4/2006 - Really fun on Thursdays!Papa Cristo's has a Thursday night event that includes tons of good food, good wine and belly dancing! It's a great place to go for a group dinner and the prices are reasonable. The setting for Thursday nights is cafeteria style.
Secret: I realized that a group of 6 is served the same amount of food as a party of 2 all for the same price per head. You do the math. =)
Read More On Citysearch devilishxangel 11/21/2006 - My family's been coming here for over 25 years!When my family first moved to Los Angeles in the 70's, this was the only place in town to get pita bread - and authentic Mediterranean foods. It's done nothing but expand and improve over time. The restaurant has grown, and the prepared deli foods are simply amazing. I can never pass up their lamb gyros and tzatziki. Every time i make a field trip to this place at Pico & Normandie I stock up o...
Read More On Citysearch so_adorable 10/11/2006 - Great food, great pricesThis place delicious, authentic, and inexpensive. You line up and order at the counter and they bring the food to you at your table. I highly recommend checking out the market that they have in the store when you are done eating--they have tons of stuff. Oh, and don't forget the tasty baklava that you can buy, they have a bunch of different kinds.
Read More On Citysearch hbriggs 9/15/2006 - Group friendly and gastronomically superp.All the reviews of this place probably say the same thing - and they are ALL right on. Affordable, timely, and authentic - this family owned and operate institution is definitely the best greek food around. It reminds me of those hole-in-the wall NYC joints that serve up greasy gyros with tangy tzatziki for under 5 bucks. Excpect some crowds, but know that its worth the wait. Dine in or take o...
Read More On Citysearch alisonkramer 9/5/2006 - Falafels!The prices at this surprising little shop/restaurant in the embrace of a primarily Mexican neighborhood (I've driven past many times and never noticed the Greek grub) are quite welcoming, especially in this city. In the grocery section, there is a generous selection of oils and saturated sweets. The actual meals we had were also pretty reasonable and hearty, although except for the falafels, no...
Read More On Citysearch duckduckgoose 8/12/2006 - As the reviews goes, best of the best!I must agree with Zagat's rating this time (which I seldom do).
By far, this joint serves up the most delicious Greek food and does it all with authenticity! We travel far for this and have not regret one bit and have came back repeatedly since. The dining area's very simple and the service is very unconventional in a good way. You wait in line and order/pay for the the food, tell them if you w...
Read More On Citysearch intlfoods 8/10/2006 - Best Greek food in L.A.? YES! Best In the World? Could be!Friends recommended this restaurant, so my boyfriend & I drove to Papa Cristo's today.
What a GREAT place! Many years ago I was lucky enough to spend a few months in Greece, and walking into Papa Cristo's I felt like I was back in an authentic Greek Taverna. The special of the day was moussaka, I had the vegetarian, FABULOUS, best I've ever had. We tried 3 appetizers and 2 main dishes, all e...
Read More On Citysearch tandt 7/16/2006 - Best Restaurant in Los AngelesI can't say in words how much I love this place. The food is amazing (especially the lamb chops) and their wine is SO good. Chrys, the owner, is the nicest guy and treats everyone like they're a celebrity. They treat you like family there! Thursday nights are great b/c they have a banquet style dinner and th place gets packed! Make a reservation. They have wine tasting, appetizers, entrees,...
Read More On Citysearch pmbroadway 3/3/2006 - Gyro's is Great!I drove a few times by, and always wanted to go. So last night we went and let me tell you, it was great. There is a family friendly atmosphere, the food is great....I had some Gyro's and the lamb, was the best I ever tasted. They have also a grocerie store, where you can get pastry like Baklava and much more. If your from LA you have to go, stop going to those Junkfood corners and get some authe...
Read More On Citysearch reepicheep 12/23/2005 - Just GO! It's That Good!!!Don't bother reading another review, you are wasting time. If you are in the mood for really good food, just go. Don't forget to try their desert too.
Read More On Citysearch changj2000 11/20/2005 - Feel like your in Greece...I have to say that C & K has wonderful food and is a fun and interesting atmosphere. If you have ever been in Athens, Greece, you will feel like you are in the Plaka. If you like lamb, order the lamb chops. They are delicious. The greek market and deli are wonderful too. They have so much great stuff to take home. Go there and you will love it!!! All the food is wonderful!!!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 7/27/2005 - Fantastic Value for Big GroupsThis place is located in a little scuzzy area of Korea Town.. But very good FREE parking in the lot. Everything was reasonable and very tasty. I had the Gyro plate which was huge. The Baklava was out of this world. The best thing about the dishes is that everything is cheap and made healthfully. Greek food is inherently very rich and greasy. Somehow, Papa gets it done right.
Read More On Citysearch wizlaw 6/16/2005 - Opa! We love Papa!!This is an amazing Greek place with simplicity: not expensive, great food, and down-home ambience! Papa Cristo is there everyday and so helpful, along with other family members who work there. We went there to taste the food and it was so good, we are having them cater our wedding reception...and the prices are so reasonable!! I highly recommend this place...you won't be disappointed. AND...it's ...
Read More On Citysearch burbankqt 6/16/2005 - Opa! This is the BEST!Anyone who says Papa Cristos isn't the best Greek restaurant in toen has never been there! Besides the truly delicious and inexpensive food, there is a fabulous deli to browse for various Greek and Middle Eastern treats. The family style dinners on Thursday night are the most fun you'll enjoy out to dinner with your friends or kids -- or both!
Read More On Citysearch capata 5/16/2005 - Short man can cookPortions are hefty, even the appetizers, most of which make a fine meal alone or paired with salad. Fantastically flaky phyllo pastries are stuffed with spinach, cheese or meat. Fried saganaki cheese is shot through with saltiness and served with pita. There's also a stunning array of sweets, such as baklava, cookies, custard baked in phyllo cups and creamy Greek yogurt with honey.
Read More On Citysearch mskillz 3/25/2005 - Magically delicious!This place rocks! Everything on the menu is tasty. The kebabs are surprisingly tender, whether you choose the chicken, lamb, kefta, or filet mignon, and the pitas are fluffy and delicious. Also, don't pass up the baguettes from the bakery, which are made fresh hourly. If you like the salad dressing (made with olive oil instead of hydrogenated oils), you can pick up some in the deli. You can'...
Read More On Citysearch pinochet 3/24/2005 - Cafeteria style greekThe food here is good, although the ambience isn't much to speak about. You go to the counter and order and then they will bring the food to you at these picnic style tables. I got the lamb which was very good.
Read More On Citysearch cl_foodie 3/22/2005 - Taste worth coming back for....This place is not located in the Best part of town... but it's definitely worth checking out this little Mediterranean Oasis! The food is made fresh to order and they only use the highest quality ingredients.
Read More On Citysearch zamboni071 3/16/2005 - The Best Greek Spot in Town!I have been here many times with co-workers and family. You have to be here to belive it! The food is Fresh and Tasty. The desserts are also great. I would recommed you take your time to come here to eat and to place your order because its always a full house. But its wortht he time to wait for your food.
Read More On Citysearch gvasquez 3/15/2005 - Holy Hummus Greekman!What a place! What a value! This is the absolute, hands-down best Greek restaurant in all of LA - if not all of SoCal. Imagine a place where the food, the price and the treatment are all excellent. Some places cover one or two of those points - but its rare to find all three. I love to order the Hummus plate. It is a dish I've tried at many places. As simple as the ingredients are, Hummus ...
Read More On Citysearch bigdaddyzack 3/11/2005 - Wonderful Restaurant!!I just ate at Papa Cristo's and the service was SO fantastic and outstanding. And the food was even better!! Make sure to try the falafel!! I'm definitely going back!! Thank you Papa!!
Read More On Citysearch pwali 3/10/2005 - lamb chops and chicken were tastyI've had mixed experiences with this restaurant. Let me explain.
Positive: I held my staff dinner here and my experiences on the phone with the owner were fantastic. He seemed to really care about us. I felt the prices were quite reasonable. The lamb chops were fantastic--the best I've ever had. The chicken was also very tasty. I highly recommend both of these dishes.
Negative: Our w...
Read More On Citysearch noelio 1/22/2005 - Great food for the moneyI ordered the gyro plate and it was entirely too much food for one person but very tastey. We had a group of 9 people for lunch and the service was quick and parking was easy. Next time I want to try to Greek sausage sandwich or the kabob. This is a great place to go with a group.
Read More On Citysearch slhslh 12/29/2004 - hands down the best greek foodPapa cristo's is one of those wonders that we stumbled upon a year/year and a half ago and have been devout regulars of since. hands down the best gyro - i do chicken, my boyfriend does lamb - and we both agree. the pita bread is very fresh, the hummus is authentic, the counter service is friendly and efficient. i love this place and come here once a week or so!!! TRY IT! you won't be sorry.... o...
Read More On Citysearch whattheeffcelena 8/16/2004 - My Only Regret...Oh, if only I had discovered Papa Cristo's years ago! I grew up in Los Angeles yet, never went there until last week. I love this place!!!
Their pita bread is out of this world - fresh, fresh, fresh. The taste of their beef kebab is still dancing on my tongue, or is it the tzatziki sauce? Even their oh-so-simple salad is good--must be the dressing.
Regardless, don't leave without getting some B...
Read More On Citysearch nattboy 6/13/2004 - Papa CristosPapa Cristos is one of my favorite places to go for a weekend meal. It is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the trip. My only recomendation is get there early on a Sunday. As soon as the Greek Orthodox church lets out across the street the place is packed.
Read More On Citysearch devinskye 11/19/2003 - Best Rack of LambPapa Cristos is probably the best budget dining experience that you will find in LA. "The Rack" as they call it is the best around and a steal at $9.95, complete with salad, potatoes, bread and dressings. The meat is delicious, cooked to perfection. A very decent bottle of Greek wine--$10.00.
Papa Cristo was not working when my wife and I dined. But Cousin Mark gave us the royal treatment, ...
Read More On Citysearch lord_butticus 8/1/2003 - OPA!!!!This place may not be much to look at and the neighborhood may not be all that great, but this little hole in the wall Greek restaurant is something you have to try to believe! The food is amazing, the staff are like family, you actually feel like you're in someone's Greek home! :)
I would recommend you go on a Thursday! Make sure you bring bills for the bellydancer! :)
Read More On Citysearch stacy23 3/12/2003 - AWESOME!The food is truly heavenly, the family that runs it is great, and the selection of groceries is incredible. Definitely worth going to!
Read More On Citysearch chinadoll53 3/1/2003 - Mouth WateringEverytime I dine at Papa Cristos, I always leave completely satisfied with my meal, the service, and the exceptional value. The food is to die for while the prices are extremely reasonable. Everyone needs to try this place!!!
Read More On Citysearch CUgirl 8/28/2002 - THE GREEK OF THE YEAR!!I've lived and traveled in Greece and nothing compares to the food at Papa Cristos! Its a TRUE Greek restaurant with outstanding food and passionate employees.
Read More On Citysearch annbanan 8/28/2002 - go papa cristo's!!!it's the best greek restaurant youve ever been in!!!! great food, great service.......it's just the greatest!
Read More On Citysearch stufthippo 8/28/2002 - emmgrthe food is truly authentic and the prices are the best in the city
Read More On Citysearch emmanuelnet 8/27/2002 - fabulous!So yummy. Truly a treat. Get the sizzling feta drizzled in olive oil. To die for!
Read More On Citysearch amyg 8/12/2002 - Amazing Greek food near Greek cathedralHow much more authentic can it get? This friendly little store & restaurant is where the Greek community stops for a quick bite after services at the nearby Greek cathedral. Lamb chops to die for are only one of the many tempting dishes on the menu. If you are not familiar with Greek food, the store is a good place to sample delicacies like tarama (fish roe salad), feta cheese and dry salami to s...
Read More On Citysearch gigimakka 7/20/2002 - Great valuePapa Cristo's serves a full menu of great traditional Greek food at incredible prices. A full dinner plate of perfectly cooked rack of lamb (about 12 pieces), Greek salad, Greek potatoes, fresh made pita and tzatziki sauce was only $9.99. All other dinner plates including lamb chops, grilled chicken, grilled fish (whole tilapia), gyro (beef and lamb), souvlaki (kebab), leg of lamb are between $7....
Read More On Citysearch kp 6/5/2002 - Tasty, cheap, and SOOOO nice!The food came in enormous portions, and each item was delicious (especially the warm, lightly grilled pita, the souvlaki, the green beans with tomato and onion, and the BAKLAVA), and it was VERY inexpensive!! But, perhaps the most winning aspect of this place was it's incredibly friendly service. From the counter staff to the bus boys, everyone was attentive and genuinely warm and friendly and co...
Read More On Citysearch amandakjones 6/2/2002
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