Dirt Cheap Eats 2008: Greek Deli

Reviewed by Todd Kliman , Ann Limpert , Cynthia Hacinli , Kate Nerenberg , Rina Rapuano

Greek Deli

1120 19th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202.296.2111

Cuisines:
Greek/Mediterranean

Opening Hours:

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Nearby Metro Stops:
Farragut North
Farragut West

Price Range:
Inexpensive

Dress:
Informal

Noise Level:
N/A

Reservations:
Not needed

Special Features:
Cash Only

Best Dishes
Spanakopita; pastitsio with nutmeg; meatball over orzo; stewed green beans; house-made bread; souvlaki sandwich; chicken-lemon soup.


 

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This popular takeout’s Greek combo platter ($9.99) could feed at least two people with its large, delicious portions of cheesy spanakopita, comforting baked-pasta pastitsio punched up with nutmeg, a boulder-size meatball over orzo, stewed green beans that maintain their snap, plus house-made bread and a side salad. It’s not just a meal; it’s a dare. The souvlaki sandwich ($7.25) is more like a succulent lamb stew tucked into a pita, the tender meat melding with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, fresh herbs, and house-made yogurt. Get there late and some favorites—such as the chicken-lemon soup—may be long gone. Open weekdays for breakfast and lunch.

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