Review It's Greek To Me - Tucson

Delicious food in a nicely decorated atmosphere. Great vegetarian dishes. The felafel was light and amazing. I also enjoyed the lamb Arniopita. Popular place--make a reservation, although we didn't and it worked fine for two people. Yummiest!

Third time here, this time take out. had a craving that had to be dealt with. Greek salad with all the right stuff - romaine, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumber, onion, feta, pepperoncini. I think the dressing could be bumped up with a few more herbs but still, satisfying and delicious. And the lovely falafel! Everyone makes falafel differently - these are big, light, and so delicious. Great little place in Catalina. Don’t hesitate.

Reservations are a must. Small, quaint, family establishment. Excellent service, excellent food. The perfect place to taste Greece in Tucson.

Needing to have a light lunch we decided to try this spot due to the proximity to the Golden Goose Thrift store. It was fantastic. The Meze Platter was so fresh and obviously homemade that we were exceptionally impressed. Will definitely be going for a full experience in the near future.

Hidden gem in Catalina. Food is great, service is great, overall a wonderful experience. Support local businesses like this!

When entering the restaurant smells so good with the food being made. The server was very pleasant and accommodating. Food was original ,homemade . Delicious and have to day its a favorite of mine in Tucson! Not fancy just great food .

Do not miss the ceiling decor! Best greek food I've had since another independent & authentic restaurant in Nevada. Love the dolmas and tzatziki, the vegetarian moussaka, the lamb & beef gyro, the rice pudding... going to try some other stuff next week. My mother isn't very adventurous, but she was thrilled with the new flavors but says do be aware of the pepperoncini. Do also be aware the portions are larger than some greek restaurants. (But they have nice to-go containers, and we enjoyed everything just as much the next day.) Service was a bit slow... well, with the current shortage of labor, that's not surprising. And everything made as fresh as possible. And prices very reasonable. Please visit them soon and keep them in business!

Amazing! Went for dinner with our two young children, and our server was so kind and helpful. Food was some of the BEST Greek food we have ever had!! Very affordable too. Will definitely be back.

Excellent food both dine in and take out. Amazing service and great prices. My favorite place for Greek food!

We visited It’s Greek to Me again and we have a really good meal. The fish special, sea bass on black rice and vegetables was great, and we really enjoyed the Greek salad as well. Highly recommended.

We loved this place but haven’t been back in a couple of years. Unfortunately, the food was not good this time. I don’t know if it is new management or a new chef but none of the 5 dishes we order were good. The service is ok, but that’s the only real positive.

Bad gyros. First time visit, Gyro meat was very overcooked. My guess is the meat was reheated on the flat top and overcooked to the point of being a little burned.

This place was fantastic. Service was great. We ordered the "feed me". The chef chose a meal off the menu, and it was an amazing fish dinner. It was one the best meals we have had in a long time. Definitely worth the price.

Fabulous meal and service. We had the shrimp appetizer as another reviewer suggested and then the octopus. It was spectacular! We were hesitant to try it as it can be tough-- but this was so tender and seasoned perfectly!

OMG, shrimp appetizer. We recently visited Tucson for the gem show and ate here. Food and service was very, very good. When (not if, but when) you go, treat yourself to their Shrimp Saganaki appetizer, it is to die for.

Fabulous Experience!. We are visiting the Tucson area looking for our future retirement home. Someone recommended 3 restaurants in the area and are we glad this was one of them! The atmosphere is fun and social. The waitstaff are knowledgeable and professional. The food was fabulous! And the best part of the meal was meeting Jimmie, the owner. We are some Wisconsin and learned that he is too! Great guy, great food, great restaurant. Do yourself a favor and check them out.

Lamb Chops. The lamb chops are so tender and delicious.<br/>My son loves the octopus.<br/>My husband loved the shrimp.

High Quality. What a breath of fresh air. First off, they don't use canola oil, that stuff is just cheap garbage and makes me, and many other people, ill. They cook with olive oil and fry with peanut oil (sorry if you are one of the .05% with Arachis hypogaea hypersensitivity). Both are top of the notch oils for their purposes. The name of this emporium of excellence? It's Greek to Me.<br/>They took over another Greek restaurant from a family which was Greek but not very good at food prep. apparently. These men are really good at everything. The rooms are pleasant and "Greek" in theme. The waitstaff is friendly and knowledgeable. The menu is fairly large and varied. <br/>We started with their calamari which was delicious. Crisp and not dripping in fat. I had the Fresh Sea Bass which was indeed very fresh and served on Thai rice, Terry had the vegetable moussaka which is in a marinara sauce with Bechamel. He gave it an 8 out of 10.<br/>There are some shortcomings, but they are a new restaurant. The menu listed on several food sites lists more things than they have. That was disappointing. Also, arrive early. We usually dine at 8 PM or so. They were out of the lamb shanks, which I actually went for. They were out of the meat moussaka which I had considered. I barely got the last order of Sea Bass. We wanted a little dessert and they were out of the baklava we wanted. They are next to SaddleBrooke. All those retired cowpokes saddle on up at about 5 PM so they can get to bed at 8. So I guess you have to arrive early or it may be slim pickins'.<br/>As a note, I ordered a coke. They brought it to me in a glass bottle! Can't remember the last time time that happened (if you don't appreciate that beverages taste better out of glass as opposed to plastic or a bar gun, this means nothing to you.) The profit mark up on those fizzed drinks from a gun is remarkable, probably 20¢ cost on $2 charge. By moving to quality, they cost themselves money. It's such a small thing and yet it shows that quality is the driving force of this restaurant, not JUST profit. Serving fine food with good service produces a good bottom line. Something most Tucson restaurant have not discovered. They cut costs and thus quality.<br/>Unfortunately they don't have a webpage, yet. Hopefully soon.<br/>Go! Kalh Oreksh! as the Greeks would say.

It's Greek To Me is a diamond in the rough. You won't be disappointed with any of your choices on their menu. Fresh fish, authentic Greek dishes and desserts. I've been going to this place for years. Before and after the new ownership, there has been an exquisite attention to detail in almost every aspect of your dining experience. They've got the dream team running that place and I'm sure they will be around a very long time. Jimmy, David, and Kaitlyn are awesome people and should stop to take a shot of ouzo for George every once in a while!

Jimmy- the Ono fish over the Greek salad was absolutely mouth watering - a refreshing chilled summer white wine put me in Heaven. Returning soon !

Delicious food can't believe we didn't know about this hidden gem. Service and attention were excellent. Great way to celebrate a busy week . Definitely will be back!

It's Greek to Me. This is an awesome place. I came from a town with an authentic Greek festival and George's food is even better. I was waiting on takeout and he offered me a taste of some Greek wine that I had to buy a bottle of to go with my takeout. The food is fabulous and worth the drive to Catalina. If you go for lunch there is a great little store with fun fashions too not far away.

Highly recommended! Great food & service! Loved the yogurt honey cake!!

Just Like Yiayia's. Went to IGTM with my family and a few friends this afternoon and was very impressed with each dish that was brought to our table. The soup (chicken/lemon/rice) was just like my Yiayia's (grandmother) and the calamari was as good as I have ever had. Don't get me started about how good the gyro was. We finished our meal with rice pudding and some lemon cake. As my son stated "Yummy!." We will be going back during our next trip to Tucson.

The Best. By far, the best Greek restaurant in all of Tucson. George, the owner and chef brings the freshest and wonderfully prepared food to his customers. If he doesn't know you, he will get to know you. He makes his own yogurt and you will never have better. I ALWAYS bring out of state visitors to It's Greek to Me because I know they will have quality food and a very fair price and George makes you feel as though you have come home for a meal. Everything is excellent. Don't miss the homemade lentil soup.

This is a hidden gem. Not sure how it would be since it is in a strip mall but food is awesome with large portions and George is a great host. Would definitely eat here again!

Ompa!. Forget going to Tucson for Greek Food! I have lived in Greece as an expat for years...<br/><br/>George does them honor with his hospitality, his food, and his stories of home.<br/><br/>I was please with every mouthful and thought of the many Greek friends I left.<br/> What a charming and wonderful spot. The lamb shank was so tender the meat fell off the bone and the BBQ squid was as tender as chicken.<br/><br/>The wine selection is fantastic!

Delicious. Soups, falafel, and gyros were amazing.

Best Greek Restaurant. I am Greek, I lived in Greece, I grew up with homemade Greek food, my mother used to be a chef in a hotel in Greece, I am a good cook and make my own Greek food. I am extremely critical of Greek restaurants. My wife, daughters and I went to It's Greek to Me last night. We had the Dolmathes and Calamari for appetizers. My wife shared a Gyro Platter with our daughters and I had the Pastichio. I have had calamari in more restaurants than I can count in both the US and Greece, this Calamari blows them away. The Pastichio was better than mine, my mom's, and better than my cousin Loula's. I did not try the Gyro Platter, as I could not stop eating my dish. For dessert we had Baklava and Greek Yogurt with Walnuts, Cinnamon, and Honey. The Baklava was as good, if not better than any I have ever had, anywhere (including my own). The Greek Yogurt, Walnuts and Honey were wonderful. Go there, say Yasou to George (the owner/ chef) and tell him Costa sent you.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I love this place, always is welcoming to come in and see the owner with a smile on his face and impeccable staff whom are on top of everything. The food is amazing, as I love his homemade zucchini sauce. My favorite dish/es are the gyros. All time favorite and get it every time, though I have been looking at other of his dishes as well. For Oro Valley/Catalina area, there is no other Greek restaurant that compares in food, reliability, service, and overall experience. I go time and time again and am always wowed as well as pleased.

This place is a gem. The whole package...obviously, the food is AMAZING, but the owner, George, and his staff are so vibrant and fun and full of great suggestions. The octopus is succulent, the lamb shank is among the best we've ever had, and I usually just ask George what I'm eating for the evening! This last Saturday, it was fishermans stew...homemade sauce with Mexican sea bass, salmon, calamari, clams, giant shrimp...wow... The yogurt lemon cake was great too! Great Greek wine selections too.

Wonderful. I found this place by accident and love it. The food is great the feel of the place is great and George is a real restaurant guy. I have had nothing here yet that I wouldn't order again and again. The price for what you get is dead on. Try the greek yogurt for desert, awesome.

Octopus in Tucson!!. My wife and I are always looking for something different in the way of cuisine. When we saw octopus on the menu we jumped at the chance. After the orders to the kitchen the owner comes out and says "you're going to love this". It was like eating in Europe again on the seaside. Out comes a generous portion of char-grilled octopus cooked to perfection. Right now the pricing is outrageously low ($12) because they're trying to get folks to give it a try. Try it ...you will not be disappointed.

Great, great food. This place is under new management, George, he is great, and the food authentic. Came from the Chicago area, he knows good food. They will be having a Chicago night, starting on December 6th, make your rsvp's.

Oggie. Not sure how place was like before current management took over - but now exctemely nice. Food exceptionaly, George, the manager is destined for bigger places....<br/>Try the calamari and lamb shanks - with wine from Greece....

All Greek to Me. Absolutely love this restaurant. Excellent food and service, lovely decor and spotlessly clean.<br/>Have been serveral times and never disappointed. <br/>Sheelagh

EXCEPTIONAL!!!!!. The food is wonderfully authentic and very tasty! The lamb shank can be cut with a fork and metls in my mouth. I love the greek chicken lemon soup, and gyros sandwiches. A very nice dining area, and friendly service...The owners are cordial and very welcoming. Love thisi iplace

Go for the fish!. All the regular greek specialties are on the menu at a decent price. Their gyro plate is good but really you should try their daily fish special.<br/><br/>BYOB so you can have a dinner on the cheap.

Fabulous. Food was absolutely delicious, the service was outstanding and surroundings impeccably clean, and comfortable. We will return and will let all our family and friends know what a great place we have discovered.