Best Greek Restaurants in Downtown LA
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Calamaki
A Greek live-fire specialist turning skewers and rotisserie into event-ready street food.
Notable Picks
#1
Calamaki
8.4
Operating from a commissary kitchen in the Arts District, Calamaki focuses on charcoal-grilled Greek skewers, rotisserie meats, and mezze built for events, pop-ups, and pick-up. The menu leans into high-quality seafood and meats cooked over live fire, giving Downtown LA one of its few truly Greek-focused options in 90021.
Must-Try Dishes:
Charcoal-grilled lamb skewers, Spanish octopus skewers with lemon and olive oil, Spanakopita with feta and greens
What Makes it Special: A Greek live-fire specialist turning skewers and rotisserie into event-ready street food.
Worthy Picks
Berlin-style döner kebabs built on halal-certified meat slow-roasted on a vertical broiler, wrapped tight with house sauces that locals describe as addictive. The board-game-stocked dining room and dog-friendly patio give it a late-night hangout identity that most counter-service Mediterranean spots lack. Nearly two decades and five LA locations later, Spitz still draws repeat visits for the same reason it started—oversized wraps at neighborhood prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Döner Wrap, Gyro, Mediterranean Bowl
What Makes it Special: Berlin-style döner kebabs served late-night in a board-game-stocked Arts District hangout
7.7
Counter-service Greek spot on the concourse level at FIGat7th, George's Greek Grill turns out gyros, salads, and hearty platters tailored to downtown office workers and shoppers. Expect reliable, fast-moving lines, broad customization, and portions that lean generous rather than precious.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef & lamb gyro wrap, Chicken souvlaki plate with Greek salad and rice, Traditional Greek salad with grilled chicken
What Makes it Special: Long-running FIGat7th staple for customizable gyros, salads, and Greek platters.