This small Greek and Italian restaurant in old town Fairfax City has great food. The place is so homey and the customer service is very good. The Greek gyro salad was delicious. The gyro meat was authentic and juicy. We also had the chicken Parm sandwich and it was served with melted cheese dripping down. The turkey Ruben was also delicious. We also had the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and it was great. We would highly recommend this place for authentic Greek and Italian food served in a home style setting.
Went with a friend (July 20, 2022) for lunch. I ordered the Greek salad with gyro meat. The salad (tomatoes, cucumber, onions, lettuce was soggy and old, not freshly made). The meat was not freshly sliced, old pieces over-heated to the point of being burnt and tasteless. I asked for pita bread which usually accompanies a dish like this. They charged me $1.50 for a few pieces of over-toasted pita bread I could not chew into, it was so hard. I knew something was off when my food came immediately after placing my order. Never going back here again. I left without being able to eat what I ordered, that's how bad the food was. What a waste of $17. (Had to highlight one star above so this would be posted).
Super delicious Mediterranean food. Nice staff as well.
Saw the high rating and wanted to have Mother's Day here. The food was expensive, and bland at best. The people were friendly, but the service was not good. Several items were forgotten and had to be either reordered or tossed up as a loss. The inside of the dining area was dirty and many of the seats had footlong cuts in the benches. They gave us the comfortable bench that had many such cuts exposing much of the filling. Was not comfortable because we are sitting on damaged seating. I can't tell someone what to do, but what I can say is we will not be coming back.
We had lunch here, a basket of onion rings to share (which as an extra order, some of the sandwiches come with fries, but not the gyros) and a gyro & chicken souvlaki. All three items ordered were good. It's a small restaurant but does have some outdoor seating. However, many of the booth seats were torn so they could use an update.
Delicious Greek and Italian food next to courthouse in Fairfax City. Very loyal following for good reason.
Havabite Eatery has been my all-time favorite place to eat in Fairfax for over 25 years! Their menu choices are amazing! Daily specials are wonderful and everything that comes out of that kitchen is so fresh and appetizing! Greek delights such as Spanakopita, Souvlaki (pork & chicken), Gyro platter, and my favorite, the Greek Combo Plate!In addition to all of the delicious Greek goodness, Havabite's subs and sandwiches are also extremely tasty. They do not skimp on their meats, and the onion rings and fries are delicious!I love their quaint little outdoor dining area. It is a great place for people watching during lunch. If you have not checked this restaurant out, you are missing out on a true gem!
Friends of ours suggested this restaurant when we visited their place at the end of March. The restaurant is very small (they might have space for ~25 customers), but the food is great. I ordered the Chicken Souvlaki plate, my wife ordered the Gyro plate, and our daughter went for the obvious kid favorite (pizza). I feel like my taste evolved toward spicier food over the years, and Chicken Souvlaki would not be my typical food choice. But this chicken was cooked to perfection (very tender) and the food tasted fresh and flavorful. We would probably be frequent customers if we lived closer.
I have been looking for authentic lasagna for 2 1/2 years in the northern VA area. I finally found it! It's a family-owned recipe and cooked perfectly. We also had Greek salads and spanikopita, which were also very good. The tzatziki is delicious.The restaurant itself is cozy and has a fair amount of seating. We were served by the owner, so it has that authentic, mom and pop feel. We will definitely eat here again.
Came here today with some friends to grab a bite. Got the Chicken Souvlaki Plate and it was fantastic! Came with a side Greek salad and pita. The chicken was delicious - crisp exterior, but a juicy fresh inside. 2-3 pieces were a bit over done for what I prefer, but if you like a bit of char it won't bother you. I was disappointed they don't offer spanakopita (Greek pie) as an appetizer, only a meal. But, just another reason to come back! Great food at a great price!