Disgusting.....Since the owner gave the restaurant to his son, the quality has gradually gotten worse. Today's experience was surreal. The owner on his return to the restaurant exposed at least 3/4 of his butt crack to us while he was pushing in chairs and we were dining. Strange man. We had to tell him to pull up his pants which offend him. Last visit there. Btw, is that sanitary?

I'll keep this brief...

The beef gyros was not the juicy, curly, carved-off-a-spit shavings that I'm used to, but rather it was a stack of 8 or 9 pre-made slices, likely from frozen. If you've ever bought a cheap $4 box of frozen, pre-formed strips from a grocery store, that's what it was. But this dinner was $15. Even with rice, potatoes (overcooked) and a Greek salad, it was totally not... more

First Rate, as Always

We had not been to Pilos for years, but went back this past Sunday and had a delightful meal. The pork souvlaki was tasty and plentiful. The vegetarian moussaka was quite good, too. Friendly and prompt service added to the wonderful experience. All in all, a first rate meal.

Yukky Pikilia

Ate at Pilos today for lunch. Pikilia had one really delicious item on it - the Tzatziki was really good. The rest was mediocre and the Spanikopita was not just soggy, it was wet. No crunch to it at all and no one at the table would eat it. A waste of $17. Bread basket was good and fresh. Lunch... more

This is my favorite Greek restaurant. I first ate here in the late eighties and as far as the food is concern, tasted as good as ever. I had tried most of the main dishes and I like the pork souvlaki the most. The only thing that changed over the years is the garlic breads that come with the meal. They came in half-slide portions now, thinner and seemed to me not as delicious as years back.... more

Great greek dinner at very affordable price

Pilos Greek Restaurant has been around for lots of years and we return a few times yearly for the great food, great menu, great service and reasonable price.

My parents live in the neighbourhood, and growing up Pilos was our number one 'treat meal' restaurant.

The food is really good, and very reasonably priced. For a bit over $20 you can get a delicious rib steak, greek salad, potatoes, rice, and free bread --garlic bread and/or pita--. So much food and it's all so good. At a high end steak house the same type meal (probably not as delicious... more

I hate to say this

Three of us went to Pilos for business lunch last week because it is near out office. My colleagues ordered their lunch specials, they were good for the value-lots of potatoes and rice, and salad. I ordered Octopus for an appetizer, it was a plate with may be two oz of cut up meat that did not resemble/taste octopus at... more

Needs to re-fresh menu

We have been going to Pilos for years. Living in Manor Park, it's the closest Greek place around. Sadly, I think because it has such a following (due to lack of competition) in the neighbourhood it has gotten lazy about food. Portions are huge. Quality is middling. Too much deep frying going on. Why don't owners try sautéing or grilling... more

Pleasant atmosphere, good food & value, questionable service

We joined friends who are regulars and swear by it. Service was prompt, but very impersonal. The food was quite good, our group was pleased with the vegetarian moussaka, chicken and pork souvlakis; prices were reasonable. The atmosphere was calm and very conducive to conversation, I would recommend it for a nice relaxed meal with friends. Once I got passed... more

Great food and service, but you wonder about the quality

I’ve been eating at Pilos for about 10 years. The food is always strong and authentic to the taste. I am of Greek decent and I take bad or unauthentic Greek food (see Greek on Wheels) very seriously!
Once we arrived at the restaurant on a Thursday evening, my partner and I were quickly seated to a table by the... more

Good food but needs

It has been a favorite for years when visiting Ottawa. The food has always been very consistent but it seems the owners may be getting tired. The Souvlaki is wonderful and the Calamari good. The salads and Fish are good as well. We had a birthday celebration and it was really not a good experience especially when they wanted to... more

Fantastic

Very attentive service we had time for a cocktail and they served the wine as well before dinner. We had a great time it was just after christmas and we expect the staff to be tired a bit but no everything was perfect. The chicken souvlaki brochette was very tender and tasty.The price is more than respectable. Great place for... more

the starch lunch

We had lunch with a friend. We had the moussaka dish.
the plate was full of rice , potatoes and lettuce.
The moussaka portion was about 2 square centimeters. ( about 3 bites).
The place looks dated.
11.95 for basically rice and potatoes is a bit too much!

Typical Greek food but service needs improvment

I was invited here for dinner. The mains are typical greek food platters: rice, potato, small salad and chicken/beef/lamb brochettes. One item that stood out above the rest was the squid appetizer: very tender and flavorful. My greek sausage was also very tasty, however there was no salad, garnish of trimmings of any sort. One small sausage sitting in the... more

Great Greek Restaurant

This is a great restaurant for Greek. Very good size portions. The food and atmospher made you feel comfortable. Everything I've tried has been great. I have never been disappointed here.

Must Try

I went with my husband this weekend, Friday night, but had forgotten to make a reservation. The place was packed so I strongly recommend making reservations on the weekends! The hostess politely informed us she'd get us a table in 5-10 minutes, and after a few minutes we were seated. There were several large groups but our food still arrived... more

Very good food

I had a craving for Greek food so we decided to go to Pilos. I had not been to Pilos in about two years so I was looking forward to going back. We ended up going to Pilos twice in the last two weeks. The first time was for dinner on a Saturday and the second was for lunch on... more

Not cheap, average food, dated casual restaurant

We went back to Pilos having gone years before. I remembered it as casual dining, cheap place to eat; it's not cheap any more.
The food at Pilos is average. I would like to be able to say that it was delicious but it is not. The service and food is nondescript. The decor is downmarket like a chain restaurant... more

Not what it used to be

Went here several times over the years and was impressed. However, last visit was terrible. Service was poor - very slow and rude. Bread was burnt, trout was dry and we waited forever for our meals! Perhaps it was just a bad day - hope so.

Great Greek Food

I love this restaurant! The authentic Greek dishes and wines are so yummy - reminds me of my trips to Greece. Prices are very reasonable. Very enjoyable atmosphere and professional service every time I go there. Great place for family or business sit down meal. Wide assortment of appetizers, entrées and deserts. Would recommend to all who love Greek food... more

My favourite Greek restaurant in Ottawa. The Beef Gyro plate is my favourite main, the meat is thinly sliced and very flavourful. It comes with a large amount of rice, greek salad, and potatoes, definitely large portions. For appetizers we often get Greek sausages as well as the Pikilia appetizer platter. I haven't found a greek place that compares.

Food amazing but poor management

I've been going to this restaurant for over 15 years now and saw a difference when the son of the owner took over. He definitely has no people skills!! Been there with friends when the fan in the kitchen broke down and smoke was filling up the dining room, did the son do anything to apologize for this, NO!! I... more

Excellent Greek

We drove across town to meet family for an Easter gathering. We have been there a few times before and knew what we were getting as we have never had a bad meal at Pilos. The restaurant was busy and was well staffed. The owner was at the door and friendly in seating us. We started with tzatziki and greek... more

Great Greek food

This restaurant which ahs been around for a very long time serves wonderful food. My advice is to book in advance as their regular customers keep the restaurant quite full most evenings.

An authentic Greek delight

I often select this restaurant to share a good time with my close friends. The ambiance is simple and warm and the style takes you to Greece. What makes this restaurant special is how well they greet you and how they prepare the food. Authentic Greek food and wine with generous servings. You may want to take some home for... more

Service was terrible

The food was okay but not exceptional. We had the same server as the last time we were there. He was condescending for lack of a better word. We felt that he was just trying to get us to eat and get out. He was at the table so often that it was annoying. We did not stay very long... more

3.5

The decor is outdated, but the food is actually really good.

Good "Canadian" Greek, poor service

Went to dinner with a friend on December 22. The menu is standard "canadianized" greek, much like the former Greek Souvlaki House on Baseline Road. Took forever to get our drinks, but the food came rather quicky. The chicken souvlaki was good, the potatoes even better. But the rice was cold and bland, and the "greek" salad, wasn't. Yes it... more

Good food and service

Pilos is a good place for Greek food. Not outstanding, but we've always liked what we ordered. Good selection and service is fine.

Can't beat Greek

Pilos is a very popular ottawa restaurant. Excellent food, service, and prices. Can't go wrong. Huge portions make good value.

Consistently delicious GREEK food in East Ottawa, excellent wait staff

We have been frequenting this Greek restaurant in East Ottawa for 3 years and it is consistently good, warm, friendly and gives excellent value always.

Disappointing, less than gracious service from the Manager/Owner

We have been customers of Pilo's for many years - both dining in and take out. However, the last two experiences with Pilo's restaurant have been quite disappointing. A month ago we tried to make a reservation for dinner, requesting a window table and were told by the day time manager, that a window table could not be guaranteed. What... more

This restaurant has good Greek food, but the overall service is just a little bit lacking. Its always busy and good prices.

a disappointing experience....unfortunately

First of all let me say that we tried to do our homework on this restaurant. We carefully read the available reviews and were confident upon arriving for dinner at Pilos. I should mention that I have had the privilege of visiting top notch Greek restaurants in the Pape/Danforth area of Toronto.
So here it goes:
We were greeted in... more

There is a reason why this restaurant is always busy

We have visited Pilos for years and we continue to enjoy the food, service, and atmosphere. The food is not gourmet in quality but the souvlaki, calamari, potatoes, Greek salad, and rice are as tasty as any Greek restaurant. The prices are modest - a couple can have a meal with wine for under $80 - so it's quite reasonable.... more

overpriced, mediocre, terrible service

Having reasonably friendly waiting staff can NOT make up for unbelievably long waits after you've ordered. If the food was great, I might forgive: it is mediocre. The prices are inflated. Ottawa now has alternatives. Mystiko (comparable or slightly higher prices to Pilos, but truly worth it), Greek Souvlaki Shack (despite the name, a charming and small restaurant downtown--medium prices),... more

Worst Greek Resturant we have been to

I took my Fiancé to this restaurant to celebrate our recent engagement, this restaurant show off the consumer choice awards in many places which heightened our anticipation of a great food experience. What a shock awaited us as we ordered and waited for our food to arrive. The chair I was setting on was worn right to the padding, The... more

Worst Greek Food Ever

Start with really a bad smell the second you enter the restaurant door !!! ordered saganki as a starter, was cold and rubbery!! Had lamb brochettes as a main course, it comes with the most awful "uncle Ben's" rice, the brochette was tasteless... I have been in Greek restaurants in all Canada, this one will make Greek people ashamed from... more

Worst greek I ever had

I ordered the Pork Souvlaki plate. When I received my plate, I noticed that the pork was really greasy. It was chewy and didn't taste fresh. The salad was a majority of strong white onions with mushy tomatoes and a bit of feta. The service wasn't very friendly or mindful of the customers. The place was a mess. There was... more

Absolutely delighful

A friend and I had supper at Pilos tonight. It was my first time at the restaurant but it will certainly not be my last. I was delighted with my choices. I have been to Greece twice and visited several islands, as well as the mainland, and the Pilos spanakopita and the tzatziki were as good as any I have... more

Very good Greek

Pilos has been in the neighbourhood for many years, and continues to be an excellent restaurant in the east end of Ottawa. I have not tried many items from the menu, largely because I arrive and immediately want their chicken souvlaki. However, fellow diners have chosen a range of different dishes, and they have always been wonderful!
The service has... more

Disappointed

I've had much better elsewhere and was not impressed with the service at all.
Maybe the lunch menu would be better for the price but the dinner menu was not worth it!
The chicken was chewy and the Greek salad without lettuce (disappointed), when I asked about it I was told I should have asked for garden salad if I... more

Best Greek food in Ottawa

Best Greek food in Ottawa.

Great Greek Food

Pilos is an excellent Greek restaurant to eat at. The portions are not too large and there are many things to chose from. The parking isn't so great though- if the lot is full, park on the street behind the corner store.

Good greek food and great price - I go there for lunch! it's next to my workplace

Good greek food and great price - I go there for lunch! it's next to my workplace

Forget greek on wheels. Pilos is a prime place for authentic greek food.
Real greek salad which contains fresh and juicy tomatoes, tasty onions,
the best feta cheese ever, a few black olives and awesome dressing.
That's right, no greens! They do have some green salads too though.
The food is always fresh and super tasty. They can get very busy so I suggest
a reservation. They have reservations... more

Went last night with friends...had a wonderful meal. Food was delicious and plentiful. Server was excellent. Owner

Went last night with friends...had a wonderful meal. Food was delicious and plentiful. Server was excellent. Owner came over and asked us if we enjoyed our meal. Will certainly return.

Very good

Very good!!!

Best tzaziki ever

Best tzaziki ever

Lots of good food at a reasonable price

Lots of good food at a reasonable price.

Very good food. Very popular restaurant. Always packed during super. Very Good Service

Very good food. Very popular restaurant. Always packed during super. Very Good Service.

Great authentic greek food

Great authentic greek food.

Best restaurant in Ottawa's east end

Best restaurant in Ottawa's east end... more

Pricey, but always worth

Pricey, but always worth a visit if you're arond

It is a great small restaurant. The atmosphire is very pleasent. The food is great and they are willing at acomidate

It is a great small restaurant. The atmosphire is very pleasent. The food is great and they are willing at acomidate changes to the regular dishes.