Christos' Pizza

Ordered spanikopita, plate arrived with six pieces, only one with spinach, owner explained that the rest were another kind of Greek pastry. OK. Ordered lunch-sized pizza with Canadian bacon (which was fine, but very greasy), sun-dried tomatoes (with no flavor, how do you do that to a sun-dried tomato?) and spinach (which resembled the frozen chopped kind and bore no resemblance to fresh) and an almost non-existent and completely flavorless tomato sauce on an awful crust. Crust tasted like flour and water: this place has no understanding of what gluten and yeast and aging and rising do for the flavor of a pizza crust, like MM does. This is basic grub, nothing special at all. Diet Coke was delicious.

Pros: Can't think of any

Cons: Food, parking, atmosphere

Posted 11/04/09

Christos makes the best calzones anywhere. The spaghetti, pizza, and salads are some of the most exceptional, and authentic Italian cuisine I have tasted EVER!

I only wish that the ambience were more upscale... dare I say- romantica! Although, there is nothing wrong with the current cafe' style setting, the food craves to be paired with a cigar and a good bottle of Cabernet. I'd love to see red table cloths on small tables, with those little red candles they used to have a Pizza Hut (when PH was actually a classy joint).

Anyway, my final assessment of the place: a total "Thumbs Up!" Eat Here!

Pros: Menu Items are Spectacular!

Cons: Deserves better Italian atmosphere.

Posted 11/01/09

Okay yes, Christo's is located in the corner of a stripmall, however the food is the BEST GREEK FOOD EVER! Very comfortable inside, the food is fresh, and, if Sandy is there running the place, VERY entertaining (don't have a thin skin). I eat in and take home to my wife . . . in Gwinnett. Well worth any drive!

Pros: It's like eating in Greece . . .

Cons: At a stripmall.

Posted 05/28/09

I've been meaning to write about this place for a long time. I first went to Chrosto's last summer, and I was overwhelmed by how good it was. And, while I could spend a lot of time writing about almost everything on the menu, I am singling out the gyros. Beyond good, beyond great, awesome!! Everything kicks butt there, however you'd need to go to Greece to get better gyros.

Pros: Authentic!

Cons: None.

Posted 05/26/09

Who knew that pizza was a greek delicacy? Christo's is a little out of the way but definitely worth the drive. If you have not tried it before, give the Gyro Salad a shot. You will not be disappointed.

Pros: Gyros

Posted 12/01/08

I have been eating at Christos' Pizza since 1986. They have moved since then but are still the same place. I am very picky and do not like the same thing very often so I usual get pizza from Christos, once every three or four months. My wife and I moved to Snellville GA in 2003, and I am more likely to drive the 1 hr across the top end parameter than I am to find a great Greek pizza place near me. I have not had anything else there, but the beef pizza is to die for! As for the owner or any of his staff wearing a gun, it is a 2nd amendment right and I feel safer with them wearing it. The restaurant is not in a bad part of town. In fact Marietta is one of the safest and nicest areas in all of Atlanta. The restaurant is a step up from a pizza joint so don?t dress up, it?s a come as your are, place with very friendly ownership, pro military and police, and of course the best pizza in GA.

Pros: Pizza, Pizza, Pizza

Cons: We need one on the East side of town

Posted 04/18/08

I've been eating at Christo's for over ten years. The food is excellent and the staff is friendly. Most of the staff have been there since I started going there 10 years ago. This is not a discount pizzeria that sells you a large pizza for $5 and gives you nothing but dough. They are mid priced and you get your monies worth. My favorites are the greek salad and white pizza. If you want a treat, give the baklava a try.

Posted 04/15/08

A repeat customer for 10+ years I have always highly recommended Christos' to everyone! Their entire menu is excellent. My personal favorite is their White Pizza. Believe me when I say that you've never had a better white pizza - the perfect amount of garlic and blend of cheeses - cooked perfectly. If you've never had a white pizza, stop by and see for yourself. I've traveled frequently, tried other white pizzas, even several in NYC, and none compare. I turned my sister on to their white pizza - she'd never had one. Now, everytime I visit her, she lives 50+ miles away, she absolutely insists that I grab one to go. Their entire menu is excellent!!! The affable Greek American guy the previous user referenced, there are two - brothers in fact. They do treat their customers well, whether you're there for your 1st visit or your 100th. This is a family owned and operated business - you'll not find another like it anywhere!! Skip all the other pizza joints, they're not worthy!

Pros: Excellent menu and service

Cons: Not open Sunday's

Posted 01/09/07

I've had a couple of friends tell me this place was good. And I always meant to go down there and try it but never got around to doing so. Last night after work, I met up with my wife, kids and my mother in law and my mother in law suggested we try it.

The three adults each ordered a Gyro and my wife and I decided to split a small salad. The kids shared a small pizza. The salad was excellent - fresh vine ripened tomatoes, seasoned Greek olives; Feta cheese and an olive oil based Greek salad dressing. A very firm, vine ripened tomato is a true delicacy - and this guy's tomatoes were amazing. The salad was mouth watering and delicious. But the real stunner was yet to come.

Our waitress brought out three of the biggest Gyros I have ever seen. They do NOT skimp on the meat!! Made with delicious lamb and Tzatziki sauce with lettuce, a lightly grilled pita roll and fresh tomato slices, this is a sure thing. The flavor of the meat was fantastic. I HATE restaurants that use ground beef and try to pass it off as lamb - as if a Gyro lover wouldn't notice the difference. The owner of THIS restaurant is clearly a purist.

We gorged ourselves on the food and as we were leaving, the owner came out and treated us like he'd known us for years. A very affable Greek American guy that was full of good humor, and very down to earth and outgoing. I liked him immediately. I can tell you, we'll DEFINITELY be back. In fact, I may make a few lunch stops there from time to time - even if I just get one of those big Gyros for a take out lunch.

The prices are right and the service is excellent. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant!!

Posted 07/19/06

The Best Food In Atlanta, Great Gyros And Pizza A++

Posted 01/20/06

I was expecting a lot more from the reviews I read. The pizza left a lot to be disired. Very crusty and not much flavor. Not to my tastes. The kids had chicken fingers which were adequate. Nice facilities, good beer selection though.

Posted 04/16/05

We have been going to Christos' Pizza for several years. The owners treat you like a best friend, and the service is great. Their pizza and Greek cusine have set the bar so high, nothing else compares! Excellent salads, as well. I travel the country with work and haven't found any better. Lots of seating, so you don't have to wait in line. We make it a point to take all our out of town visitors to Christos. I highly recommend it.

Pros: Menu Variety, Service, The Pizza!

Posted 11/17/04

It's kinda scary seeing Pizza Hut and Domino's showing up on "Best Pizza" Lists. Even though I think places like Mellow Mushroom and Fellini's have good pizza, they do not even come close to Christo's Pizza. This is the REAL deal, a family owned restaurant with simply the best most authentic and delicious pizza in Atlanta. Don't be put off that it is OTP or that it is in a strip mall. Be forewarned though: once you go, Mellow Mushroom and the other chains won't seem nearly the taste treat you once thought they were.

Pros: best pizza in ATL, authentic, friendly servers

Cons: average atmosphere

Posted 08/22/02