Arpeggio Grill

by snarko M.

For the price, this place is hard to beat. AND they deliver! Though not quickly: the guy taking your order on the phone is also the driver.I'm very "whatever" on anything chickpea, but like both the hummus and falafel. The dolmas are delish and cheap: to the point I almost can't see why I bother to make my own, except pride.I'm vegetarian and highly recommend the Greek pizza sans meat: more than one kind of olive? It's SO GOOD...I give all my ratings balanced with price. Yeah, sometimes it isn't fast. Yeah, sometimes it isn't perfect. But I never feel like it was a waste of hard-earned money.Oh, and do they ever feed you. My husband and I ordered WAY too much food on our first visit, cuz we're not used to such large portions.

by Rachel K.

It is 10:52AM on the last day of work for the week and right now I am entirely consumed thinking about how in a little over an hour I will delve into my left overs from Arpeggio. I went here last night and got a little more pizza than I could handle but was happy to take a little box of it home with me. My! How good the cheesy goodness tasted on my lips--even a little Mediterranean touch was added with a sprinkle of dried oregano on top of my "Veggie Works."  The girl who works behind the counter is super nice, too

by Lonna W.

We tried Arpeggio for the first time and I have to say they have really good gyro.  You get a lot for your money and it's very satisfying.  I ordered a side of rice and hummus with the gyro plate.  The rice is lightly seasoned and goes well with the gyro.  The hummus is pretty good, but not the best.   It's served with several triangles of pita bread that are thin and tasteless and were a bit stale, but that didn't bother me because the gyro was the star of the show for me.  The gyro plate also comes with a simple salad with tomatoes olives onions and a tasty tangy dressing. We also ordered the beef kabob, but it was tough and our jaws were worn out after a few bites.  The flavor was pretty good, but we learned to just stick with the gyro.  We were told they have good falafel and look forward to trying it next time.  Located in a strip mall, it's a cute little place that someone clearly has taken the time to decorate in a pleasing manner.  There was only one other patron there with us and the workers looked bored as they chatted amongst themselves and with someone who came in.  It seems like there is probably a pretty large group of "regulars" who frequent Arpeggio and I can see why.  Nice simple tasty gyro is something to come back for.

by Sarah R.

I want to give this place 5 starts, but the serivce was horrible tonight. I WILL go back and give them another chance, however, because the food was outstanding.We were there for 2 hours, and finally got our drinks 5 minutes before we finished eating. The table next to us got their drinks, but nothing else, and ended up walking out.However, when we went to the register to pay, we discovered that the kitchen is TINY, and since the dining room was PACKED, no wonder it was taking so long. Apparently, they got a good write-up in the Chronicle 2 days ago and were way understaffed for the onslaught of business that followed. To back up the "unprepared" excuse, they actually ran out of glasses and silverware and had to serve us drinks out of a bottle. The gyro plate was awesome, and the shish kabb mix plate was also good. The babaganoush was very tasty!We took a large piece of pistachio baklava (with a cream center) to go, and it was WONDERFUL. The service level was bad, but I felt sorry for them. Hopefully they will get some more staff, and maybe expand the prep area into the back room to make  more room for cooks. In any case, Ill be back!

by Mark T.

This place is great.  Tried it out because of the reviews from fellow yelpers.   Two things:  the meat takes a little while and it's not the most inviting place but the food is really good.We ordered the lunch special which was salad, three sides and choice of meat.  I ordered the combo with beef and chix and it took about 10 minutes.  The pita bead was ok and hoping for a softer type bread but it was fine (I'm used to the pita bread from Tino's)Overall, we will return for lunch...

by sarah g.Karen D.amy r.Tiff T.Angela W.

This is the best gyro meat i've had in a while. It was MOIST, which is always my complaint with gyro meat. It can get a bit dried out. The pita is thinner than most, and that is the main complaint my boyfriend had (it's not gluten free so i didnt try it obviously). But seriously...the gyro meat...mmmmmmmmmm. I had the gyro plate, and the dressing for the salad that came with it was really delicious with the meat and the cucumber sauce. I cleaned my plate. Prices are also much better than Athenian Grill. It is sort of out of the way the decor is nothing to write home about, but it's worth it for the taste. No question.I love this place!  The owner/manager/father figure is always incredibly gracious and the young guys who work there are absolutely charming.  The service is excellent despite the ambiguity of the system. (Do we pay now or later?  Are you going to bring me my gyro?  What if I want dessert?)I always get the vegetarian lunch special with a huge Greek salad, warm, crispy falafel and giant helpings of fattoush and baba aganoush.  It's THE BEST baba ganoush I've ever had.  As a self-proclaimed condiment junkie, it warms my heart (and my tongue) that they have a huge selection of self-serve condiments including a thick tahini sauce, fresh green hot sauce, and some really HOT jalapeno relish.  Bring on the Rolaids!My one and only complaint is that their pita bread is a little flat and chewy for my liking and it gets cold quickly.  But the rest of the food is so awesome that I don't really mind.  Save room for any one of their 3 or 4 varieties of baklava.  There's a cream filled one that (in my opinion) has a hint of lavender!  TO DIE FOR!Oh Arpeggio... I miss you already. I miss your cozy decor. I miss laughing with company over how we're both full but cannot stop eating.I was a regular of this place while living in Austin and I will tell you that this is some awesome stuff. My standard was the Chicken Shawerma and I can tell you that over the years it hasn't changed much; it remains perfectly seasoned and you receive the same amount... no skimping here! Flavorful rice, warm pita bread, tasty hummus. The falafel aren't my favorite I've had from my travels, but they're not bad either. Some of the better that I've had in Austin for sure. The salad has changed over the years and they skimp a bit more on the feta these days but it's still quite tasty.Service when dining in can be hit or miss. Most times I've gone I have received my dinner quickly. There has been a time or two when things are a bit slow, however, the staff have always been kind and helpful. The two girls who used to work at the counter were adorable and super friendly.The restaurant itself has always been clean when I've gone and the changed decor over the years makes Arpeggio Grill a nice place to settle in for good food. And you can't beat the price! And yes... that enormous pizza you ordered for take out really IS that big. Have fun getting the door.Not only does Arpeggio serve pretty tasty Mediterranean food, but it also bakes 30" pizzas, which it delivers if it pleases you. The Greek pizza (decorated with gyro meat among other toppings) is one of my favorites. Among the Greekier of foods, the Arpeggio Mesa Platter ($9.99) is plenty of food for two and basically has everything they can possibly put on a plate: hummus, tabbouleh, baba ganoush, and rice, topped with chicken and beef shawarma, dolmas, and falafels, served with pita bread and tzatziki sauce. Heaven!The waitstaff are the sweetest people who treat you nicely no matter if you're in a rambunctious group of eight or just wandered in by your lonesome to enjoy some of their lunch special.The verdict: Since I now live around the corner from Arpeggio, I'll probably be there about twice a month. And that's saying a lot in a city that has a ton of choices for local eateries!Yum! Cheap! Great Service!Enjoyed the dinner special, kind of a buffet style for $9.99 (which includes both self-serve pop and hot tea-all you can drink). The special was a greek salad, your choice of meat and three different sides! Greek salad was really good, had some roasted chicken, hummus, roasted vegetables, and some other things I can't pronounce of spell-but they were really good. More than any of us could finish. Went there to meet another couple and arrived before they did. The staff was so helpful and attentive. They were so friendly and gracious. I think there were about 4 different people waiting on us during that time-just making sure things were good. The atmosphere was nice, restaurant was clean and had a wonderful little seating area in front of the fireplace too. Great music was playing (but not too loud).  Wonderful place to spend a Thursday evening with friends!

by Justin W.

I really like this place and usually end up eating here a couple times a week.  There is not a lot of good food in this particular part of town, so the fact that Arpeggio's delivers is a big plus, although I usually just call ahead and pick up my order. There is a dining area which looks nice but is usually empty in the evening and I've never dined in.  The table service is probably not great unless there are a lot of people there. They have great (and cheap) falafel, shawarma, gyros, etc.  They also have surprisingly good pizza, which is not typical for a "middle eastern" restaurant. I usually get the gyros or shawarma sandwich which is about 6 bucks with tax.  Their tzatziki sauce is pretty tasty and comes with all the sandwiches/dolmas/etc.  They have really good homemade dolmas and they also make their own baklava in several different varieties - walnut, pistachio, creme, etc.   They have a very good appetizer/variety plate which comes with hummus, tabouleh,  baba ghanoush, rice, shawarma and gyro meat, dolmas, and falafel, with a bunch of pita bread, for only $10.  Can't beat it. I eat here a lot and the food is great about 4 out of 5 times.  Once in awhile the meat is a little dry or something, but overall it's very good for an inexpensive local restaurant.  They do a lunch buffet type thing and have quite a variety of tasty looking home cooked mediterranean items, I'm sure it is excellent.  It's a nice neighborhood joint, unfortunately not in the best neighborhood.  The owner is really nice.  I hope this place stays around.

by Karen D.

I love this place!  The owner/manager/father figure is always incredibly gracious and the young guys who work there are absolutely charming.  The service is excellent despite the ambiguity of the system. (Do we pay now or later?  Are you going to bring me my gyro?  What if I want dessert?)I always get the vegetarian lunch special with a huge Greek salad, warm, crispy falafel and giant helpings of fattoush and baba aganoush.  It's THE BEST baba ganoush I've ever had.  As a self-proclaimed condiment junkie, it warms my heart (and my tongue) that they have a huge selection of self-serve condiments including a thick tahini sauce, fresh green hot sauce, and some really HOT jalapeno relish.  Bring on the Rolaids!My one and only complaint is that their pita bread is a little flat and chewy for my liking and it gets cold quickly.  But the rest of the food is so awesome that I don't really mind.  Save room for any one of their 3 or 4 varieties of baklava.  There's a cream filled one that (in my opinion) has a hint of lavender!  TO DIE FOR!

by Ryan R.

This has been an Austin favorite of mine for nearly 2+ years.  The ambiance inside has changed dramatically in that time, and it is now what I would consider a great place to go for some great Greek Food + Pizza.  If you haven't tried the 28" Monster Pizza on home-made dough....you are truly missing out.  Split a Gyro Salad as well, and you are in for a real treat! Also kudos to the staff, super friendly...!!!

by Tiff T.

Not only does Arpeggio serve pretty tasty Mediterranean food, but it also bakes 30" pizzas, which it delivers if it pleases you. The Greek pizza (decorated with gyro meat among other toppings) is one of my favorites. Among the Greekier of foods, the Arpeggio Mesa Platter ($9.99) is plenty of food for two and basically has everything they can possibly put on a plate: hummus, tabbouleh, baba ganoush, and rice, topped with chicken and beef shawarma, dolmas, and falafels, served with pita bread and tzatziki sauce. Heaven!The waitstaff are the sweetest people who treat you nicely no matter if you're in a rambunctious group of eight or just wandered in by your lonesome to enjoy some of their lunch special.The verdict: Since I now live around the corner from Arpeggio, I'll probably be there about twice a month. And that's saying a lot in a city that has a ton of choices for local eateries!