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The Greek Gyro

Name: The Greek Gyro
Address: 88 Peterborough St, Boston, MA, 02215, US
Price range: $$

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The Greek Gyro is one of the best greek restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.

On Peterborough Street in the Fenway, The Greek Gyro operates with a clear and unapologetic brief: gyros, done properly, at a price that makes daily loyalty possible.

Editorial review•Nov 6, 2025

On Peterborough Street in the Fenway, The Greek Gyro operates with a clear and unapologetic brief: gyros, done properly, at a price that makes daily loyalty possible. This is a takeout-forward spot — compact, cozy by necessity, friendly by reputation — and it draws a consistent crowd precisely because it doesn't overreach. The menu centers on hand-carved, house-marinated meats served on grilled pita, and that specificity is the whole point. For the Fenway crowd — students, neighborhood regulars, anyone who wants something fresh and made with actual intention rather than assembly-line indifference — this is where the calculus works. The pork gyro is the anchor: house-marinated, hand-carved, and served with red onion, tomatoes, and tzatziki on a grilled pita. Diners consistently return to it as the truest expression of what the kitchen knows how to do. The chicken gyro takes a different direction — dressed with honey mustard rather than tzatziki, with lettuce and tomatoes — which reads as a deliberate choice rather than a substitution, and regulars who prefer a lighter profile gravitate there. The Greek salad rounds out the short menu with crisp romaine, kalamata olives, cucumbers, feta, and red onion, served with pita and a house Greek vinaigrette — straightforward, but the kind of straightforward that only holds up when the ingredients are actually fresh, which the kitchen's reputation suggests they are. At this price tier, the value proposition is real. The practical move here is clear: order the pork gyro as your baseline, and if the salad is in rotation, it pairs cleanly as a counterweight to the richness of the meat. The kitchen runs seven days, 11am to 10pm — late enough to matter for a post-game Fenway crowd. This is a takeout operation at heart, so plan accordingly rather than arriving expecting a sit-down experience.

Sophie Laurent, Food Editor

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date night

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Moderate spend

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Boston · 88 Peterborough St, Boston, MA 02215, USA

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Moderate spend

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9.2 from 434 reviews

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Boston | 88 Peterborough St, Boston, MA 02215, USA

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Signature dishes at The Greek Gyro

Pork Gyro

Chicken Gyro

Greek Salad

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What makes The Greek Gyro worth the move

The Greek Gyro looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Pork Gyro and Chicken Gyro also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 434 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 434 Google reviews

Best for

date night

Style

Greek in Boston

Spend

Moderate spend

Best for

date night

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Google rating: 9.2 from 434 reviews

Price point: $$

Popular dishes: Pork Gyro, Chicken Gyro, Greek Salad

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Address: 88 Peterborough St, Boston, MA 02215, USA
Price: $$
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (434 reviews)
Cuisine: Greek
Neighborhood: Boston

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What cuisine does The Greek Gyro serve?

The Greek Gyro is a Greek restaurant located in Boston, Boston. On Peterborough Street in the Fenway, The Greek Gyro operates with a clear and unapologetic brief: gyros, done properly, at a price that makes daily loyalty possible.

What is The Greek Gyro best for?

The Greek Gyro is best for date night. The Greek Gyro looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Pork Gyro and Chicken Gyro also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 434 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at The Greek Gyro?

The Greek Gyro is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.2 from 434 reviews

What should I order at The Greek Gyro?

Start with Pork Gyro, Chicken Gyro and Greek Salad. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is The Greek Gyro worth visiting?

The Greek Gyro holds a 9.2 Google rating from 434 reviews. The Greek Gyro looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Pork Gyro and Chicken Gyro also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 434 Google reviews.

Where is The Greek Gyro located?

The Greek Gyro is located at 88 Peterborough St, Boston, MA 02215, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is The Greek Gyro good for a date night?

Yes — The Greek Gyro is tagged for date night dining. The Greek Gyro looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Pork Gyro and Chicken Gyro also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 434 Google reviews.

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