The Pita Spot a Mediterranean Grill

Splitting 4 appetizers between 2 people made for a divine lunch. Mousaka, stuffed grape leaves, lamb sausage, and meat lover hummus all paired very well. Turkish coffee isn’t the thick kind that I’m accustomed to, but still excellent. The gluten free (GF) rice pudding is also dairy free and a perfect finish. Restroom is very clean and well decorated.
No GF pitas was a minor disappointment given the name and eliminates the low cost lunch items for me, but this is more than made up for by the quality of what they do have. This is on our list to definitely come back to when we’re next in the area.

Just watch where you spend your money…
I’ll start with the bad:
We ordered «The Best of Thyme Mediterranean Flatbread» for six dollars; what we got was three very small, very dry pieces of unleavened bread with an ungodly amount of dry seasoning sprinkled on top. Very tiny, unappetizing portion for a relatively high price.
Second, I ordered a special tea that the waitress recommended. For four dollars I got a single cup of tea, not even a small pot. With a tea bag. Yeesh.
Now for the good:
For the main entrée we both decided on «Chef’s Specialty Shawarma Wrapped Pitas» with lamb for thirteen dollars each. I opted for garlic sauce, and the wife opted for tahini sauce. We both received a decent-​sized shawarma wrap that was very tasty, though not especially filling. It came with some veggies on the side.
The atmosphere was nice, typical Lebanese-​style arabesque style. It would be lovely if they also had a hookah lounge, but, alas, they do not.
In short, for about forty dollars, not including tip, we walked away slightly hungry and not overly satisfied. The shawarma was good, but this meal was nowhere-​near forty dollar good.

A very good wrap for my lunch. I had the fiery falafel and iced tea. Excellent. Friendly service, fresh food, well prepared. A tasty and healthy choice. I would easily return here when I am back in Mystic.

Food was really great, Schwarma was seasoned amazingly, the Babaganouj was the best I’ve had (The owner described it as fresh eggplant that is also smoked). Our waitress was great, and the owner took time to speak with us (After the meal, great etiquette as well) It was nice that he took the time to speak with us and answer some questions. We were just there to visit from NJ, but would definitely go back. Really great all around experience…

I am so happy to find another Mediterranean place! If it weren’t for CT Magazine I would never have found this hidden gem. Since Mystic is usually touristy and as such, overpriced, as a rule, we do not try many new restaurants here. Boy am I glad we did! After Beirut’s in Groton closed over a year ago, I was at a loss as to where we could get delicious Mediterranean again. We went here for Valentine’s Day; staff was friendly and attentive (waitress always made sure we were satisfied and asked after us) and food was delicious. Absolutely amazing. I loved the hummus and pita chips, and had an appetizer (Samoseek? or something similar) that was this amazing, flaky dough filled with onion and wonderfully seasoned beef. I wish they made a big one as a lunch sized portion because I would order it again in a heartbeat. My husband was very pleased with his wrap as well.
There are only two reasons that I did not give this 5 stars — one, that cannot be helped, is the size. If you have a large party of over 5 or 6 people, there probably will not be enough room to accommodate you. The Pita Spot makes the best with the space they have, but the fact still stands that the room is an issue for large families or groups. My second, minor issue was the pricing on some of the appetizers. Overall, for Mystic, I was pleased at the cost of the main dishes. Almost, if not all, of the lunch wraps are under $ 10. My only issue was with the appetizer prices. The hummus, at $ 7, was fairly priced, as the bowl was rather large. However, though I LOVED the Samoseek, I felt that $ 8 was a little pricey for 3 small pastries. I had filled up on the hummus, so I wasn’t really that hungry, but for 3 pastries I would tone down the price slightly, or keep the current price but add an extra pastry. I found it strange to get an odd number anyway, because most appetizers come in even numbers so they can be evenly split.
If you have vegetarians or children in your party, there are plenty of vegetarian choices, as well as a kid’s menu with the typical chicken strips and mac and cheese for kids that are not willing to go out of their comfort zone.
Anyway, overall, an amazing place, I would go again just to get hummus. I can’t wait to try more of their menu.

I’ve been meaning to write a review for this place for a long time. It is one of my fiancé and I’s favorite restaurants. We live in Queens, NY and literally have driven to CT just to have dinner there. I always get the Lala chicken. It’s garlic-​ey and with the crunchy pickles… its right up my alley. My fiancé always tries something different and is never disappointed. The flavors are on point, the staff is so sweet and genuine. What’s not to love. I highly recommend this restaurant. I look forward to a nice drive to CT to eat there again soon!

Charming, cozy Lebanese restaurant tucked away in Mystic… This little place is a gem. Authentic dishes like falafel, kabob, shawarma… Wonderful flavor and very decent prices. My favorite is the Lala Chicken over the arugula goat cheese salad; hubby gets the Richard Special (wrap with chicken and falafel). A bottle of old world wine or a cold Lebanese beer and you’re set. An after-​dinner dessert and espresso are a must; our favorites are the Ashtah pastry and the Angel Kiss (chocolate covered marshmallow). The menu can be daunting, but the waitresses know it back to front and are happy to explain every detail. The venue is beautifully decorated and romantically lit… We’ll be back again very soon!

I loooovveeddd this place! I’m a picky eater but I absolutely loved everything I ordered. The Hummus were amazing. The fries are fresh cut. The restaurant was clean and the staff was really friendly. I can’t remember the exact name of my dish but it was great!

Authentic food & cool atmosphere.
Pita wraps are awesome & so was the chicken & rice entrée. Love this place

The atmosphere is inviting and charming. The well designed dining space instantly puts you in the Mediterranean mind set. The owner greeted us and after a short wait we were seated. The menu is a little overwhelming because you basically want to eat everything but the wait staff kindly explains every dish. There are many options for Gluten free, vegetarian food.
Food:
Started with the hummus, grape leaves, and falafel. It was presented well and did not disappoint. The hummus is creamy light and well seasoned. The grape leaves were still warm and the best I’ve ever had

Friendly staff and quiet for a lunch time spot. Was visiting from NYC and definitely wasn’t disappointed by the food here. It’s a shame that there’s no place like this that I’ve found near my home yet. Although the menu design are a bit tacky (haha), but the food spoke loudly and positively for the rest of the place. It was the first time I had turkish coffee and it was amazing! It was a nice pick me up for a dreary sleepy late morning/​early afternoon and it was more than enough for the small two person pot of coffee.
We ordered the special appetizer where we get a sample of some appetizers. It was dang pricey, but it was really worth the chance to have different flavors on your plate. My favorite was the Baba Ghannouj and the stuffed grape leaves. I’ve never had grape leaves as delicious as that and I was afraid it was going to taste weird like the grape leaves I’ve previously had. So glad that I gave it a second chance!!! Baba ghannouj was creamy and such a punch of flavor.
The lentil soup warmed my soul as it had real veggies and was also super flavorful — didn’t taste fake or too salty. Everything was just right about it.
We also had the fiery falafel which is not too spicy but just enough spicy to kick your tastebuds back to life. The flavors meshed together so well and I was so satisfied. The falafel was generously sized and I was full to the core. Very happy with the overall meal and wish I could come back soon!

The food here is mediocre and VERY overpriced. The spicy falafel I had was decent, but expensive ($ 11.50). The «moussaka» my boyfriend ordered was more like an eggplant and chickpea stew – totally bland. He asked for a side of spicy sauce and instead we were served (and upcharged $ 7.00) for a side of spicy vegetables. REALLY? $ 7.00 for that? We repeatedly asked for more water and pita bread, and finally got both when our meal was almost over. For such a small place, the service was really slow. Also, the waitresses had cute outfits but didn’t seem to know the menu very well. This certainly is not «authentic» food in any way. But if you are craving an overpriced felafel while in Mystic, this place will fit the bill.

Great stop for lunch on a day trip to Mystic. Some of the best, freshest Mediterranean we have had.
Tried the small Mezze platter, fava, moussaka, and feta w spices (sorry don’t know all the names). All excellent. My wife had the chicken soup was clearly home mad and excellent for her cold! We split two pita wraps. Firery Falafel and Lamb Schwarma. Both fantastic.
Do stop in! (Closed Monday’s according to the signage)

We tried this place on the basis of some good reviews here on Unilocal,what a mistake!!!
I don’t see how they stay in business except for the sad fact that in Mystic, people seem to put up with anything from the local restaurants. Having a some vegetarian options is not enough of a reason to try this horrible excuse for Lebanese cuisine.
So, here you have it.. . the lentil soup is ok, not great, just ok. Moussaka, however is totally bland and lacks any seasoning or spice. The best dish was the Fiery falafel wrap but it is so overpriced at $ 11.50 and poorly presented that it make you wonder why people rave about it here. Add to that really poor service and an aloof waitstaff and you seem to have their business model. Bad food, bad service, and high prices
Having sampled some of the better middle eastern places in CT my advice is: Do yourself a favor and drive elsewhere, the convenience is not worth it.

My husband and I just visited Mystic and LOVED this restaurant. We started with the 3 appetizer combination and chose hummus, baba ganoush and falafel), which was a delicious way to kick off the meal. I ordered the tuna kebab dinner with rice and vegetables, and loved every bite of it. Authentic and delicious food — you can’t go wrong here!

First of all Vivian, the owner of this amazing establishment, ROCKS! Secondly, omg the food is ridiculously amazing. Especially the infamous «Lala Chicken». Don’t ask about the marinade — it’s a family secret — just make sure you order it!!! Don’t miss this place — I’m NOT KIDDING! 5 stars all around!!!

Authentic Lebanese based food that is outstanding. We dined in, and had take out on different occasions recently, and in all cases everything was wonderful.
The Spicy Pepper Soup is a winner. Basically a vegetable soup with peanuts and habanero peppers. Hot, but not blindingly so.
The baba ganoush is excellent, as are the lamb sausages. I haven’t tried half of what I want to, but each time I ended up with the falafel pita, because it’s just that good.
Service was welcoming and attentive. Don’t miss out on some decadent desserts — good tea too.

The pita wraps are good and the selection for vegetarians is plentiful. Great hummus and the salads are delicious. I was not much of a fan of the slaw that was served on the side though. I find the prices to be a little on the high end if if you order sodas, beware you are going to pay way too much for a can of Pepsi. However, you may not find better Mediterranean food in town, so if you are a fan of garlic and interesting flavors you will not be disappointed here.

This place is so neat! My boyfriend took me here for a surprise birthday dinner. I was thrilled with his choice. We love to try different types of cuisine and this place certainly did not disappoint!
We wanted to try some different dishes so we just split everything. To start we had hummus, the falafel and a salad with feta, tomatoes and cucumber. The hummus and falafel were the best I’ve ever had. For dinner we got the lamb shawarma. The meat was so tender and flavorful and the sides that came with it were a perfect pairing. I suggest getting the garlic sauce to dress it with. So good!
The staff was wonderful. All of the female servers were lovely and welcoming.
If you want an authentic Mediterranean dining experience, this place is a must!

So delicious! We had quite a feast!
We started with the sampler appetizer of baba ghanoush, falafel, and grape leaves. I don’t love grape leaves, so I can’t speak to that, but the baba ghanoush and falafel were fantastic. I’d go so far as to say this was the best falafel I’ve ever had — it was spiced perfectly.
For dinner, we ordered their specialty dish — the lala chicken (in a pita and on its own). I recommend getting the half chicken on its own. For $ 10, it’s a great price. However, $ 12.50 for the pita is a little steep, even with a side salad. But either way, don’t miss this chicken. Again, the spices are soo good and I loved the creamy garlic spread and cucumber pickles that came with it. I also got to try the lamb kabob pita. Also delicious, although I still liked the garlic spread more than the tahini spread.
The service was very friendly as well and the décor and atmosphere is perfect. Check it out!