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Pita Gourmet holds a special place in my heart. The interior decor and furniture may seem simple, but don't let that fool you into thinking the food is the same (this just lets you know they're more focused on the food and their loyal customers). This gem appeared in my hometown many years ago and stood out among all the pizza shops, delis, bars, and fast food chains, as a healthier option with the potential to introduce its customers to a vibrant new culture of food.
With a broad, but simple menu of appetizers, platters, wraps, sides, and desserts, this family-run business churns out what might be the very best food in the City of Cortland. If you're ever coming through, make sure to stop and indulge. Even after leaving Cortland and moving to New York City, I haven't found a Lebanese restaurant more humble or a Middle Eastern restaurant that makes food half as good.
The best way to dine here is with a big group of friends. Start off with a large mazza combo and make sure to get hummus, baba gannush, and tabouleh. If you desire, the falafels are good to swap out for one of those too. As an entree, any of the kebabs over rice are amazing, but the vegetarian platter with falafels is also a definite win. Make sure to fill up on the most amazing baklava you've ever had anywhere and take a cup of rice pudding home. The wraps (literally all of them are amazing), but are literally the best as in-the-go food for lunch.
Follow the restaurant on Facebook or Instagram to keep up-to-date with what specials they have, as curry chicken Wednesday's and fish Friday's are super popular and the food is delicious (I know, not a surprise after what I just told you).
Please, if you pass through anywhere near Cortland, stop in, because you'll not have Lebanese food this good outside the Middle East.
This place is awesome best food ever and family run great friendly service !!
Excellent hummus and baba ganoush, by far the best in the area. Better than anything in Ithaca, also ran by a very nice family. We will definitely be back!
Decent place with authentic Mediterranean food cooked to order. I had the spicy chicken beast and asked for it hot, it was very good but not as hot as I would have liked. The beef kebab was cooked with onion and was decent but I wouldn't order it again as the beef was pretty hard to chew through. The greek salad was great, fresh feta cheese, tomatoes and olives with a pit still inside. Best thing I had was the baklava, and I think this was probably the best baklava I've ever had! Would highly recommend it to any fan of baklava, it was definitely made in house and the Crispy crunchy filo dough was perfect and the touch of honey was not overwhelming at all, mildly sweet I'd call it. Would definitely go back, especially for the baklava.
I've had good experiences with everything here, save for the gyro. If you're going for that there are better options in town.
Everything else, the hummus, kebabs, baklava, were all excellent and fairly priced. I would go again.
I’ve been coming here since I was a kid and I am so grateful to have been raised with such an amazing restaurant in this town. Accessible menu has something for everyone! Lots of vegan /vegetarian options. Always fresh and always delicious. Can’t recommend them enough!
Great Greek menu. Preparation and service delightful. Delicious food with minimal frills. Great prices. Make sure to patronize this restaurant as the street and section of town get torn apart.
This restaurant makes the tastiest, authentic Middle Eastern food. Charbel and his wife Hanna take great care to prepare their dishes with the freshest ingredients, using recipes handed down to them from parents.
We cannot give a higher endorsement for the food and service. Quaint atmosphere.
I can’t thank you enough for the fabulous all-vegetarian dinner! The very special falafel wrap you made for me was fantastic!
Great food, highly recommend the lamb gyro. Very friendly staff. Quick service.
Best baba ganoush, stuffed grape leaves and gyros in upstate New York.
The reviews don’t lie: this is easily one of the best places to eat in town, especially as a vegetarian/vegan. The food always tastes fresh and high-quality, with generous portions for a fair price. The staff is friendly, and the restaurant is clean with a warm atmosphere. I love the Fabulous 5, which offers a tasty (and healthy!) variety of flavors and textures for your pita bread. Highly recommended!
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