Pita Nutso — Restaurant in Mississauga

FINALLY!!! THIS is the shawarma place we've all been looking for!

TLDR/Short summary: Authentic, delicious, fresh shawarma made in less than 15 minutes. Extremely friendly customer service from employees who show extra attention to detail.

LONGER REVIEW OF FULL EXPERIENCE 👇👇👇

My INITIAL Reaction: When my friend and I first walked into Pita Nutso, we missed the lunch hour rush and met Ali. He said to us, "You'll miss the shawarma" as we were walking out the door and planning to check out another restaurant. That stuck around in our minds, so we immediately came back to Pita Nutso and decided to give it a shot.

As we got ready to place orders, we soon realized that this was the real deal. Ali was preparing a fresh shawarma stack and it was clear how focused he was on caring to every single detail of a customer's order.

Getting The Food: My friend and I ordered "the works" shawarma platter. This platter was filled to the brim with fresh, fluffy rice, lots of chicken, crispy potato wedges, pita bread, and a fragrant salad on the side.

The chicken was fresh, seasoned well, juicy, and just the right amount of crispy. It was complimented by a flavourful yellow rice Ali had just made on the stove. It wasn't drenched in oil, retained it's fluffiness, and helped to balance the saltiness of the chicken. There was also a garlic sauce and a spicy sauce which were added (based on customer preference). Ali placed the perfect amount and made sure not to drown the entire meal in sauce which often ruins the overall experience. Now this, by itself, was already perfect. But this platter had much more! The salad had this delicious raspberry vinaigrette that cut through the heaviness of the rice, chicken, and potato wedges. It cleansed the palette each time and helped you to enjoy the meal without feeling full to the point of being sick (which is something a lot of other shawarma places struggle with). At the end of this meal, you'll feel full, completely satisfied, and be looking forward to your next visit!

Conclusion: You ABSOLUTELY need to give this place a try! It doesn't matter if you're a student, senior, or family of 4. For the price, flavour, authenticity, and portion sizes Pita Nutso cannot be beat! Ali, and everyone else working there really enhance the experience by ensuring you're completely taken care of when you enter their resturant. Genuinely, I have not had shawarma this good since Dubai.

Side note: I was extremely excited to post this review because I think more people need to know about this resturant. Speaking to Ali about the history of Pita Nutso, as well as the challenges they've overcome was an absolute treat. This establishment has been an integral part of Mississauga's history for over 20 years, and I know it'll be for many more...

The very first shawarma I ever tried, 15+ years ago was in this store, it was delicious. Unfortunaly I moved from the area and sort of forgot about this place until recently ... and all I can say is wow. I think have found my new favorite shawarma in Mississauga!

Most recently I had the beef shawarma half and half dinner with salad and fries ($14). It was so tasty and filling, portions are just right. The beef tasted great, the thin cut fries were perfectly crispy and not greasy at all - made the whole dish that much better. I especially love the salad, got to customize it and the pink salad dressing is superb. When it comes to the food, the only part I was not very crazy about is the garlic sauce; it tasted good but I wish it was a bit more garlicky.

The space inside is small but does have a couple of tables to sit down. The decor is a bit outdated, however the place is very clean inside. Parking is available on the street but there is also a small parking lot in the back of the store - along with an entrance in the back. Perhaps the best part about this place is the owner/staff. Its a perfect example of what customer service should be, the man seems so genuinly nice. I highly recommend this place, I know I will be...

Absolute rip-off! I decided to give this place a try for the first time just to experiment. I usually get my shawarmas from Alf Hanna in Meadowvale Town Center and have never been disappointed. First of all this place didn't have a proper menu with prices. There's a halfway, very misleading menu stuck in front the cashier. First item on the menu was a chicken pita wrap advertised for $7.95 which i assumed was a Shawarma since there wasn't any shawarma pricing. The cashier punched up $22 for 2 regular chicken shawarmas which I didn't fuss about even though I found it rather expensive and not as I expected considering the price advertised on the menu. The guy making the wraps shortchanged so much on the ingredients he was putting in! It appeared to me like he was counting every piece of lettuce and vegetables he was putting in. To make matters worse, he shaved almost dust like shreds of meat and put a scanty serving in each shawarma. I left feeling robbed and very disappointed! The shawarmas had no special flavor to compensate for the lack of ingredients! Pita Nutso, if you guys want to encourage more clients please give people their money's worth especially since you're changing premier price for your wraps. Would...