Ariana Kabob & Gyro Bistro

Ariana is top notch! Their staff are super friendly, and with a buzzing but cozy atmosphere, it reminds me of places you’ll see on the side of the street in Türkiye or Canada—Ariana has that open, welcoming, community-oriented feel. And I haven’t even mentioned the food yet. Fresh, flavorful, vibrant, and reasonably price, Ariana left us feeling satisfied. I’ve been here a couple times now and they don’t disappoint. I hope to be a regular and maybe pick up on of the mosaic lamps they have for sale! Great spot.

Super polite quick service decent prices. To spicy sauce omfg delicious never had it till today. Surprised the flavor ban didn't hit them and I'm glad it didn't. Thanks y'all dinner was delicious 🤤

Very pleasantly surprised by this restaurant! Food was delicious and a huge portion. Quaint sitting area, not surprised all tables were full after I tasted the food, OMG! 😋 Love the atmosphere, Turkish lamps, fast and super friendly staff. I have an unusual spelling of my name, when I heard it pronounced correctly I was so happy!!! Highly recommend this place, I will be a regular ♥️

Best gyro I’ve ever had in my entire life. French fries are also amazing. You can’t go wrong with a traditional gyro ! Their tzatziki sauce is to die for

Best thing about #ArianaKabob is that they have #Halal food and very reasonably priced. Meat lovers will enjoy it. Most of the items are from #Mediterranean cuisine. #food #culinary #travel #Minnesota #StLouisPark

Delicious authentic Greek food. This place is fast and you get a ton of food. If you are looking for good gyros and great fries this is the place.

I really enjoyed eating here. Very tasty and authentic (having lived in Istanbul for four years). You can also purchase olives that are imported - really a good quality.

It’s an unassuming place, truly a hidden gem. We had the both the chicken shawarma and steak plates and the flavors were amazing. The meat was cooked perfectly and the side salad accompaniment was fresh and crisp with bright flavors. We had fries and rice for the sides - the seasoning mix on the fries was outstanding. I had to give a compliment to the chef for the orange cake - packed with flavor and textures. Great service, friendly atmosphere, highly recommend this restaurant. We will definitely go back!

"Hey, want to get Ariana's today?" is a phrase often repeated at work. I work and live in St. Louis Park and I love getting food from this place! My favorite order from here is the Middle Eastern Doner wrap with steak shawarma, spicy green shug, and french fries. In general, you can't go wrong ordering here. They are not participants of the "midwest" wimpy spice-heat levels. If you order spicy, expect spicy! I also love their desserts. Any of their offerings surrounding fries are also never a bad choice. I always expect leftovers unless I am reaaaaally hungry. I suggest ordering either online or over the phone for pickup. The storefront is pretty small with limited seating so I've never actually eaten in-store. The last time I went in to order in person, the system was that you needed to order on the computer and wait until your name was called at the register. Lots of easy, free parking and overall an accessible location. Great spot.

Ariana's is a busy restaurant in St. Louis Park. When you walk in it is easy to order on a self service screen. However, after our order was placed it was about a 20 minute wait for 2 bowls. There was indoor seating but with the flow of people it was chilly indoors so we decided to take the food to go. I loved the spice in the Apollo Bowl, with pickled jalapeños, spicy feta, and spicy tzatziki this is not for the weak. I choose to have chicken and rice in my bowl but there are multiple options to customize the protein and the base of your bowl. There are also SO many sauce choices--my favorite part of the meal. I enjoyed the flavors and will be back to try other combinations! The bowls are fairly large and I even had enough for a 2nd meal the next day.

Stopped by here again and got the spicy gyro. This place doesn't disappoint. Got the gyro and fries and a coke. Flavorful and hit the most. Good amount of meat and a well balanced sandwich with meat and veggies. The spice level was good but definitely more than MN spicy. Small restaurant and always good service here. Clean and the decor includes some of the items they have for sale. I like going here and its a hidden gem in St. Louis Park. No descript building in a strip mall.

Great joint for some gyros. I really like the falafel sandwich and chicken pitas. The portions are filling, ingredients are fresh, and it's reasonably priced. The food is tasty and served quickly. Always a great spot to stop in.

My son chose this spot for his birthday dinner. He had been before, but this was my first visit. It's a cute little restaurant in a strip mall. The dining room is kind of small so understandable why they had so many to go orders. They sell some gorgeous candle holders. A bit odd sitting next to a shelf full of inventory. Thankfully the food more than makes up for it! The portions were huge and delicious. We ordered from an online kiosk and then they called our name when it was ready. They seemed pretty quick & efficient. I'd definitely go back, but probably get it to go.

I won a gift card to Ariana bistro and was super excited so a friend and I went for lunch in a Saturday afternoon I thought maybe it'd because to enter the gift card through the mobile ordering system and my friend ended up going in to order I should have done the same because my food took about 20 minutes longer and was only started when I went up to the counter to inquire. I'm sure it's because the weekend rush that pick up orders are less priority. The food made it all worth it tho. I love the options to add toppings such as purple cabbage, spicy feta, harissa.. the steak shawarma was very tasty as was the gyro! The place could use a little organizing there are screens that look like they could hold menus but were off and some merchandise on the wall I think that was for sell but could have just been decorative wasn't clear.

Had an amazing dinner here. The vibes are chill and the service is good too. The chicken shawarma is the best in the area! I went on and tried the falafels too, very superb and tasty! The fries are awesome here and are crunchy. The sauces that are offered are the best! You cannot go wrong with this place.

Delish Kababs! Went here based looking at other reviews and I will echo the sentiment. In an unassuming strip with parking. The front door is shared, so enter and then turn left to access here. You can order with the staff or at one of the digital kiosks. Seating is plentiful, but tight. The place is quite busy around dinner time, so be prepared for a wait. Saffron Chicken plate: extra salad. This chicken is succulent and the flavor divine. Mic drop. Would come here and get it again. The salad is fresh and even the pita bread is just right. A chicken kebab that I don't really care about writing more since I rather you order it for yourself.

There guys make really good gyros. I tried the chicken shwarma and it was excellent. It comes with fries inside which I found odd, but it works. Also, I had the hummus which was just OK, it could use some more seasoning. You order at a kiosk near the front door. Then take a seat and they'll call your name when it's ready. This works quite well.

I've been here again and again. I've recommended it again and again. Everyone I've brought seems to share my love of this place. The guy that introduced me is my foodie savior! The screamin' gyro is my "last meal" if I ever face the electric chair... Seriously, I wish my stomach was larger so I could eat more of this dish EVERY time. I haven't had anything like it elsewhere and I have tried a lot of greek places. I recently tried Gyropolis in Bloomington because they had a "spicy" take on a classic gyro. It simply doesn't hold a candle to Ariana's. Ariana's spicy gyro is so much better, and the screamin' is like the sun to the candle that isn't held. The ONLY negative. They are closed on Sundays. If that craving hits you have to wait a whole 24 hours to be satisfied.

Excellent food and the people behind the counter are really nice! We both got the gyro plate which comes with gyro meat, salad, pita and your choice of side. I debated between the fries and rice and ended up with the fries. The fries are double fried and extra crispy! I left with extra to have for lunch tomorrow The place is small so you might not get to sit down. Next time, we will order to-go.

This place is a joke. These other reviewers wouldn't know a good gyro to save their life. I went there once on the strength of the reviewers comments and decided to order a gyro which I love. The meat was good but I got very little meat on my pita. For the price it was way over priced. The locals obviously don't know what they are talking about and never been to Chicago or Milwaukee where the best shops are. You are being cheated by the owner just FYI

I had a really nice fresh lunch there today. Fries were tasty. Pita was soft and fresh. Veggies crisp. Lamb off the spit always gets a little dry, but overall the meal was very flavorful. It was packed I. There at lunch time on a Friday. Not a single open seat.

My 6 year old really wanted to go to Dino's but i was hoping for something a little more fun so we went to Arianas. We got thje Screamin' Spicy Gyro, Spcy Gyro and the Falafel bowl - all were great, we had left over for the next day and still wonderful to eat!

Tucked discreetly amidst unassuming surroundings, this hole in the wall restaurant is an absolute gem of a find that will transport you to the streets of NYC. I was referred to Ariana's by a friend who provided a glowing review along with some insider information. I was convinced early on, but especially so when I found out the pita is made fresh daily by a local "Pita Guy." I liked the concept, and before I knew it, I was on my way. I had a feeling that this place was going to be fire, but I wasn't expecting "can't even set my pita down" fire. I could talk about the food for days and it still wouldn't compare to the experience of tasting it yourself. I rarely order from restaurants for takeout but for Ariana's I'm going out of my way. (I get the Steak Shawarma Pita & Fries. You should too). The ambiance inside is nothing crazy. It's in the middle of a strip mall and it really isn't designed to have many people dining in. On the bright side, it's an introvert's dream. When you walk in, you're expected to order from one of the two available kiosks. Shortly after, you'll have food in hand ready to go. The place gets five stars from me because the food is just that good. I don't mind the ambiance and 3-5pm is the sweet spot to avoid the rush. Also - they sell Turkish lamps and I LOVE Turkish lamps. Maybe this whole review is biased, but you're doing yourself a disservice if you don't make the trip.

Amazing food!!! My husband and I love Greek food and this place is it! Anytime I drive by, I start to crave the food. We've tried to DIY it at home but it's not the same. A must-try for gyro lovers!

I think the key to Ariana Kabob is two-fold: 1. Be sure to look at their menu online BEFORE going to the restaurant. Their ordering process is a bit bizarre. At the restaurant, you are encouraged to use one of the two ordering kiosks. This is awkward when people are in line behind you and you feel rushed to make a decision. You can go up and order at the counter, but that does not seem to be encouraged AND -- this is the weird part -- there is no overhead menu board, nor printed menus. So unless you know exactly what you want, you are out of luck. Why can't they have an overhead menu with prices, with photos if possible, so that you can figure out what you want before standing in line? 2. Ariana is pretty chaotic and there are lots of people standing around waiting for their orders (that they either ordered online or at the kiosk or the counter). It's a small place with just a few tables. So there is the likelihood someone will be standing next to your table while you eat (personal space goes out the window), or they will be sitting at a table waiting for their order. The moral of this review is that you need to look online before getting there AND plan on takeout, instead of eating there. The ambiance is certainly better than the Athens's Café in Robbinsdale (which I rated very highly), but that's a moot point when someone's butt is next to your head. I started to give Adriana three stars, based on the above, but quality of the food and price value are more important to me, so that raised my score to four stars. The food IS quite good, the portions are large, the plating is attractive, and the prices are reasonable; not cheap, but reasonable. My wife and I split the Gyro Plate (reducing the almost $15 price to $7.50 a person). All plates come with choice of rice or French fries, pita bread, Greek salad and a very garlicy sauce. Yelp had good reviews on the fries and they were good, but personally I'd get the rice. The Gyro meat was tender and tasty (and plentiful) and the salad was fresh and tasted good. We also had the humus appetizer and that was excellent. The pita bread was warm and the right texture. I think this review captures my mixed feelings about Adriana. If I had ordered online before I got there and did takeout, I probably would have rated this restaurant as a five star review. In terms of eating and ordering your food there, it would have rated a three star review.

I LOVE THIS PLACE !!!!! Best Mediterranean Food in the AREA !! Every time I'm in Minnesota I have to stop here and get some food I cannot get this type of food in my area which is Indiana this is the best food I have every time I come into Minnesota

Amazing Mediterranean food in SLP! I got a chicken kabob platter and it came with a pita, salad, hummus, and tzatziki sauce. Everything was so fresh and delicious, and paired perfectly together! The restaurant is quite quaint and doesn't have a lot of seating, so I'd say it's good for small groups or takeout if needed. We ordered through their self service kiosks and the food comes out decently quick, depending on how busy it is. Would 10/10 come back again to try more of their menu items!

This place needs to figure out their take out order system. Just terrible. They are consistently 20-30 minutes later than the scheduled pick up time. It is not hard to invest in a system that accurately reflects how busy they are. The food is good but I'm going to stop coming here because it's impossible to predict when your food will be ready.

Love this place (for take out). Imagine a small, dark always smoky and busy restaurant in a hole in the wall strip mall. Just setting the scene to point out that dining in isn't for everyone BUT the food in incredible! We get take out from here on a regular basis and I love it all! I usually go for a bowl with chicken kebob and sometimes treat myself to the fries smothered in sauce and veggies. The tzatziki is a must; I put it on everything!!! Tip: give yourself plenty of time to order; this place is popular and they often have a long wait, I would say 30-45 min for prime meal time.

This place blew me away! Totally nondescript and unsuspecting, situated in a strip mall. But wow. -I got the Apollo- a gigantic spicy gyro with spicy feta, pickled jalapeños, and even a few fries in there! Couldn't finish this it was so big. -husband got a doner wrap with gyro meat. He loved it. -son got the mezze sampler- hummus, tzatziki and spicy feta dip with delicious pita bread triangles. We got this with chicken and it was my favorite thing- I would order this next time! I didn't really know what I was getting because like others have mentioned, the electronic ordering is a little stressful. Would be great if they had printed menus for people who didn't know what they wanted. There was a line behind so I ordered quickly without really reviewing all choices like I normally would. Turned our fine because everything was delicious! All told, 8.5/10 would DEFINITELY come back

Fantastic Gyros. The spicy ones are legit spicy too. They also have some great Baklava.

I had the Street doner wrap with the chicken Shawarma as the protein. I also got an extra side of the garlic sauce. It's a must. It's delicious to dip in!!!!

The best gyro plate I've ever had and so reasonable. There is not much room to eat in and it was packed with people placing takeout orders but well worth it.

Oh my goodness, I give this place a solid 10/10. I was recommended to go here from a fellow Yelp elite this summer and have been wanting to go ever since. If you want some authentic Middle eastern and Afghan food, this is your place. It was packed on a Friday night when we were there. There are kiosks to order your food from when you walk in and then tables to sit at or you can do take out. I ordered the falafel bowl and was able to pick multiple toppings to go on it. Highlyyyy recommend the Fiery Feta french fries as an app or side. The spicy whipped feta cheese was phenomenal on them. Our food came out pretty quick for how busy it was and the staff was friendly. They also sell Turkish lamps there if you're in the market for one! My family said this is some of the best food they have had. If you want to go to flavortown, this is your place.

This is my fav restaurant in St Louis Park! It's about time I did a review since I'm here all the time! THE FOOD: You can't go wrong with the Gyro Platter. You may be thinking $14 seems steep but this is easily 2-3 meals for me. The portions and quality are worth it. I did try the chicken korma but it didn't have that curry kick I'm used to living with a Nepali husband so I'd probably pass on that unless you prefer mild curries. The hummus had really good flavor and my nephew very much approved of the fries. I brought my sis and nephew here again recently and they are some of my hardest foodies to please but they loved it. Also, don't pass up the chance to try the baklava! THE SERVICE/SPACE: It's been easy to order over the phone/online and pick-up my order. This is what most folks do since the restaurant only has about 6 tables and it gets packed during the busy lunch hour, honestly a testament to how good the food is here. My recommendation is to come right when they open if you want to secure a table. They are short-staffed right now so have 2 kiosks where you put your order in & pay ahead of time. Super easy and you get the benefit of seeing what some of the dishes look like ahead of time. Some descriptions of some of the dishes would still be helpful. The staff here have always been super friendly and efficient. Parking is also free and convenient. Def go support this family-owned local restaurant. Takeout from Ariana also helped me get through this pandemic so I got nothing but love for this place. SLP folks are lucky to have Ariana here!

Two hits, one bad miss (the falafel). I think your experience will largely depend on the menu items you order. Ate here years ago and thought it was ok, kind of greasy, not great. With all the great reviews, we tried it again. The good: the spicy gyro is one of the best (per my husband). Flavorful and he couldn't stop raving about it. The hummus was great, bread had good seasoning and was the fluffy texture I really like. Was thinking wow, why haven't we tried this again sooner? The bad: no sooner did I think that...then I bit into the falafel. It was so off and odd, I kept taking bites. It's super peppery and has a strange after taste that even yummy tzatziki sauce cannot drown out. Falafel is one of my go to's when eating Mediterranean food and this was frankly gross. Would definitely go back but avoiding the very sorry, peppery, quite nasty falafel for next time.

We spent the summer in the area and we visited Ariana twice; the first time we were really impressed because the food was delicious; second time it was just OK. The falafel was so dense the second time I couldn't even eat it.

May have found my new favorite spot for fries! I was referred to Ariana's by a former coworker and haven't had a chance to stop in until recently, and I would definitely be back. With a couple seats along the wall outside and a couple of seats inside, the place is set up for casual counter service or takeout. You can order directly at the counter or kiosks, grab your canned beverages, and wait for them to call you to grab your food. Water is also offered for free and you can peruse the walls and buy spices or Turkish Lamps for a fee. Foodwise- the fries are crispy, crunchy and delicious! I got the steak platter, which also came with a side salad, choice of fries or hummus and I had picked a spicy tahini sauce, all were great, but the steak was a little dry. My partner got the saffron chicken plate wit h hummus, salad and spicy tahini and the skewered chicken was perfect- flavorful and juice. Next time I'm back, i'll have to order the chicken!

The ordering process was a little wonky, and the credit card machine wasn't working great, but they forgot to put the pita bread in my bag for my hummus appetizer, I caught it though when I got to my car, so went back in and grabbed it - but those are tiny glitches for such great food!! Next time I will order ahead of time for pick up (and check my bag for everything before walking out the door ). The food is delicious!!!

This is a staple. The food is great, the restaurant is small, and the people are awesome. The gyros are amazing sans the fact all of the tzatziki has cilantro which I can't stand so I get the Apollo gyro. Also recommend the Spicy Chicken Korma, the Schwarmas and more. Great little place with a high focus on delivering great food. A gem.

Ok so SCAM alert! Went in and ordered two meals. Keep in mind this is another place where you can't really talk to a person when ordering or if you call to follow up. Ordered two meals. One was correct. The other lacked 3 of the things I ordered, including the protein, which kinda makes the meal more of a hummus slurry. This is the latest time they've messed up and frustratingly you only see this when you get home. All they need to do is make this right. 1.....2....3....

Tasty and consistently good food. Yes it's in a crummy old strip mall, but don't let that scare you away. The Gyro's and fries are great. It's become a place I crave and will drive to at least once a month.

The food here is great! Service was really fast but definitely more of a to go place. The inside is small and not exactly dine in friendly.

Great food! Hands down! Go check them out, if you are looking for a quick bite to eat!

Ordered takeout. Ariana's will be my go-to for middle eastern food from now on. The street doner wrap was sooo good, and I got extra sauces to try. The zesty garlic is the best but they were all good. Unfortunately the one thing that wasn't that great was their falafel. Sadly I will skip it next time.

This place a true gem in a crowded market of middle eastern choices. Small family run shop, not much ambiance but the food makes up for it. I am in town for business on an expense account and keep going back. Have had most of the menu all of it is fresh and flavorful. The seasoning profile are perfection. Excellent choice done in or two go portions are large.

For years I've wanted to check this place out - I kept hearing they had great fries (sign me up!). I finally made some time to stop in - cute little place! You order at a kiosk and pay at a kiosk - easy peasy. Looked like all the employees were having a great time too - which is nice to see (they get an extra star for this - good/fun service is rare!) I ordered the Street Doner Fries. I do not care for battered fries, but they were hot and fresh and what can you do? They were pretty heavy on the spicy feta dip and probably would have preferred more tzatziki instead. But overall they were pretty yummy. Will try gyro or schwarma next time!

I've been a couple times now and now understand the hype. Don't make my mistake and get the plate. The plates are lacking, all their gyros and doners are definitely not. They are filled with everything and are gigantic. Flavorful and has all the goodies I felt was lacking on the plates.

The wraps are delish. The price is reasonable. Will come back to try the gyros and apps.

Gyros, hummus, tzatziki, and fries! You can't go wrong!! The food is always so fresh and phenomenal. The gyro is huge- with plenty of meat and toppings. They have spicy and regular types of tzatziki . Their French fries are amazing- they are extra crispy! It's a small location but they do have plenty of seating if you want to eat in. I usually always get it to go! They are quick, super friendly, and helpful with recommendations!

This StLP strip mall kabob shop takes ethnic food to another level. I had the spicy gyro and fries, all the meals filled us up and was fantastic for everyone! Ariana's is a mom and pop shop with lots of choices to serve a lot of different palates. Meat choices with varying levels of spice, wraps, gyros, and schawarma plates, and fried sweet treats as an encore. Very clean, nice shop, easy access and parking make it attractive as a "must come back here!" Would have taken pics, but it was sooo inviting we dove right in

The crispy-coated fries are very tasty. They're the kind where you find yourself eating the whole plate, even though you're not hungry anymore. The chicken kebab platter was good too. Juicy pieces of marinated chicken thigh on a generous pile of rice, salad, pita and a super garlicky tzatziki sauce. The tzatziki is a also great dip for the fries.

A long overdue update in my opinion. I recently had a delivery of food ordered from Ariana. Holy Cow! What a lot of tasty stuff! Much more than yours truly could possibly consume at a single dinner. I guess you could say that I miscalculated or "My eyes were bigger than my stomach." Oh well, savory leftovers. I placed an online order for a spicy hot gyro platter and opted for the included large Greek salad. I added pita and a slice of baklava to round things out. The heaping amount of gyro was augmented with a light coating of harissa. I found the meat somewhat spicy as is. But the platter was accompanied by separate dipping sauces including a hot harissa (which added more punch) and an amped up tzatziki. Mmmm. The pita (two) was excellent and generous. The baklava I found sweet and satisfying. Delivery was prompt and efficient. In fact to me the whole process was a snap. Ariana remains a high quality restaurant in my book and has a well earned place on my rotation.

What a hidden gem! This spot has some excellent, reasonably priced food that makes the drive to St. Louis Park worth it. My foodie friend and I were looking for a casual, budget-friendly dinner, and I'm so glad she suggested Ariana's. This low-key counter service restaurant served up some tasty food in record time. I tried the Spicy Gyro Apollo with fries and loved it. The whipped feta was divine! It wasn't too spicy. Next time, I'd try the Screamin' Spicy Gyro for even more spice. All ordering is done at iPad kiosks and worked smoothly. The one downside is that the space is pretty small. We went on a weeknight, so it wasn't too busy. I can imagine it'd be packed on the weekends!

My boyfriend did takeout for us from Ariana on a slow work day and it was great! I loved that they had a vast menu with a variety of options - I love a good kabob/gyro shop but it's always hard when there's a small menu. Ariana doesn't have this problem at all! I ordered a build your own bowl with romaine, chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, pickles roasted sweet peppers topped with tzatziki. It came with a fresh pita and I also ordered their spicy whipped feta sauce on the side. The bowl was nothing special but it was delicious! The meat was moist and flavorful and all the veggies very fresh. I loved that their pickles had a sweet zing to it! The showstopper was the spicy whipped feta - definitely worth the extra $1 to dip my pita in. The pita was also a standout, staying soft even after sitting out while eating! My boyfriend got a gyro he also loved, said it was definitely one of the best in the Twin Cities. Overall, when I have a craving for kabob or gyro, I'll definitely eat here!

Ariana is a hidden gem. I've driven by for years but for some reason never really noticed it. I'm so glad a fellow Yelper told me about it. You can easily browse the menu and order on their touch screen self checkout. The food come out pretty quickly and very delicious. Lots of different options, but I went for the regular old Gyro sandwich. The meat was nice and warm and fresh. It's a nice portion size and I was a able to save a little for a snack later in the day. I'll be back real soon!

Easily some of the best Greek food I've had in the twin cities. The portions are super reasonable, food was FAST to come out, and everything was delicious. The sitting space is like a little hole in the wall, so not a place to sit and hang out with friends, but a GREAT lunch break spot. Will absolutely come back again.