Nikki's Akropolis Pizza

Either new ownership isn't doing so hot, or they weren't that great to start with. Actually, they're doing hot in a way.

Nikki's Akropolis Pizza is the new name of this business that still seems to be serving gyros and pizzas in a nondescript plaza at the bottom of that hill on Sunset Road. Yelp evidence suggests that the new owners took over a few months ago. Although some of the old signage is still up, the new name is quite obvious from the outside.

The inside isn't that welcoming. There wasn't a TV menu or other sort of posted menu, and they only had 1 paper/to-go menu available. That made it awkward when the customer right behind me asked to see the menu immediately. The dining room was clean enough, but the temperature was at least 3-5 degrees too warm. Summer isn't shaping up to be a good time to visit this restaurant.

I went to the lunch specials menu (available 11-4) and picked out the pork gyro combo ($8.99). It took about 10-15 minutes for my order to come out, which I'm usually fine with when the temperature is more comfortable. The food was hot though, and the gyro had good flavors and textures among the marinated pork, tzatziki, feta, and veggies. The pork meat ended up a little dry though, and there wasn't enough tzatziki to cover that up.

Whether ordered dine-in or to-go, the fries are served on the side in the same plate. They're the thick-cut, crispy and soft variety which I tend to enjoy, and they're properly seasoned. They did complement the gyro but still couldn't cover for the main deficiency.

Oddly, the drink with the combo has to be one of the cans or bottles from the fridge. I realized a little later that I probably could've grabbed bottled water, which would've been good, but I went for soda instead, and that warmed up a little too quickly throughout the meal. Don't fountain drinks tend to cost businesses way less? They'd also help with the drink temperature issue by virtue of having ice.

I wasn't impressed enough to come back to Nikki's, even to try the lamb gyro which they apparently now offer. The reason is that there are more interesting Greek places in the area, not that these guys are a bad option. I would recommend them if you need a quick lunch in the area (looking at you, Roseman).

[REPLY TIME: I told the employee that things were "good," not "great." That's not inconsistent with an experience that reaches 3 but not a full 4 stars. I was mostly done with the gyro at that point, so am I supposed to get sauce for the last small portion? Also, let's be serious, when was the last time anyone has walked into a restaurant and had to ask them to turn on the A/C? Out of my hundreds of experiences in Las Vegas / Henderson, this is the only one of my trips which comes to mind. Stop being either miserly/inattentive and fix your issues including that and the menu.]

What a great find on Yelp! After spending the morning hiking around Hoover Dam, I was starving and this pizza hit the spot.

The pizzas here are creative and unique, with a fun Greek flair. We asked for a recommendation from the cashier, and he basically raved about ALL of the pizzas! My dining companion and I decided on the ricotta, broccoli, and sausage pizza. We ordered a 16 inch pizza which was more than enough for 2 people (we had leftovers for DAYS).

The pizza itself was awesome -- the dough was perfect and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. The ricotta really elevated this pizza -- now I want ricotta on all of my pizzas! The owner was super friendly and attentive -- he chatted with us for a while and gave us local travel tips.

All in all, this was a great lunch spot just outside of Las Vegas. Friendly service and amazing food! I can't wait to go back and try their gyros.

Went here with some friends because we wanted some Mediterranean food and figured we'd try a new place instead of just going to the Great Greek or Greek Bistro.

I ordered the pork gyro and to my pleasant surprise the worker told us they had a lunch special going on where you can also get fries and a drink for about the same price. Definitely earned some brownie points with that move!

The pork gyro itself was decent. It wasn't bad, but it didn't have anything to make it stand out from the other places I've been to. I also felt like there wasn't as much meat and they went a little too heavy with the tzatziki sauce lol. The fries were pretty good and crispy (you'd be surprised at how many places I've been to where they can't even get that right lol). I ended up paying about $10 for my whole meal which was a pretty good price considering the cuisine and the amount of food.

I'd recommend for you guys to check this place out if you want something casual and filling for lunch. It's located in the corner of a small plaza with a gas station so make sure to keep an eye out if you are trying to get to this location. The workers are really nice so feel free to ask them questions!

Just when I thought we had plenty of Greek options in the area another great spot pops up. So many great options are great for people like me that can't get enough Mediterranean food.

The location is a little different, located behind the gas station at Sunset and Arroyo Grande. Don't let the location dissuade you from visiting. It isn't fancy inside, but the restaurant is clean and there is plenty of seating with cute Greek style decorations on the walls.

The cashier greeted us as soon as entered and provided us menus to help us choose our meals. We later learned that we arrived a few minutes before they open, but the staff didn't let on to this. They were very welcoming and accommodating. Everyone working at Akropolis was notably friendly.

The menu offers many different options. In addition to all of the usual Greek options they also have a selection of pizzas. The catering menu even includes Italian dishes.

My husband and I both ordered Gyro Platters, mine with Chicken and his with Pork. We both opted for Akropolis Fries (feta fries) as our sides. As others have mentioned, meat options are chicken or pork, not lamb or beef like most Greek restaurants. We ended up with more than enough food for two. For me the meal provided enough leftovers for another meal.

The salads were very fresh with plenty of lettuce, onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and olives. The Akropolis Fries were delicious with just the right amount of feta on top. The pork and chicken were both well seasoned, but could have been a little more moist. The pita bread had nice flavor and was perfectly soft. The tztaziki sauce was unique from other restaurants and seemed like it could be made in house. I really liked the flavor and consistency. The Rice Pudding was just the right amount of sweetness and I liked how smooth it was. Overall, all of the food was great. I'll definitely be back for more!

New Greek restaurant on corner of Arroyo Grande and Sunset behind the gas station. Open now 2 months. I like they have later hours (til 10pm..11pm Friday and Saturday)

Chicken and Pork Gyros are their main Greek entrées. No lamb or beef options. Although they do have cheesesteaks, hoagies, pasta and pizza on the menu!

This visit I tried the Hummus & Tzatziki dip, pork gyro, Akropolis (feta) fries, rice pudding and baklava! All made from scratch and made to order.

Love the seasonings and spices used. The pita bread is really tasty, and the tzatziki is good, much better than the other Greek place that use to be my favorite. Gyro filling had even balance of meat, veggies,and cheese. Plus some fries for a different twist! Everything was delicious!

Dining area is Greece themed with mural of Athens surrounding the walls. I forgot to look at max occupancy, but there are 2 rows of tables that seat 4 per table. It's small area but enough space to move about. There's a tv for entertainment as well.

Fast/casual, place your order and pay at counter, and they'll bring it out to you. You can also get delivery.

Fountain, canned or bottled soda are your options for drinks.

The guys here are really nice. Poli was so helpful, welcoming! Service was excellent! Thanks for the little extras on my first visit there Poli and Chef AL! I look forward to goin here and tryin out the feta Cheese and eggplant pizza next!

Nearly 10 rave reviews so far and not a one of them mention that this spot exclusively uses chicken and pork?! No lamb or beef available for your gyro here, unfortunately. That said, their pita bread is incredible with a touch of wheaty flavor that makes it taste homemade, so their gyros are probably pretty legit.

Came in and got thrown off by the lack of red meat, so I opted for a chicken gyro salad instead- large portion, fresh product, and a bomb Greek vin dressing with plenty of feta cheese. Unfortunately, the chicken was on the dry side and chopped so small that it mostly fell to the bottom of my dish. Oddly, their menu seems to be half Greek and half pizza. Considering how good their bread was, I'd actually consider coming back to see how they do with the pies.

Walk up to the counter to order and then seat yourself. Dining room is plastered with vivid photo murals of Greece to daydream about a vacation while you wait for your food. Staff is friendly, offered samples of their rice pudding as I left. Would come back and try something else.

We've been patiently waiting for this place to open. We visited for the first time today and loved the service, food and decor. The kids liked the pizza, although they felt it had too much cheese. Will get light cheese for them next time. I got the pork gyro sandwich and was pleasantly surprised. Lots of meat and veggies and great pita bread. My only negative comment is that it had too much tzatziki sauce and feta, so I will ask for it on the side next time. My wife, on the other hand, LOVED the sauce and feta in hers. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and we will make this place a regular stop from now on.

This is going to be quick and easy! It doesn't take a novel to explain greatness! The absolute BEST gyro and fries I've had in a very long time! Omg they've perfected flavor infusion. Stop it! (Me to myself to stop scarfing in public) hahaha So there it is! Go, buy, eat, and ENJOY!
5 stars can't wait to return..

Ordered 2 lunch specials: chicken gyro with fries and pepperoni pizza. Both cam with drinks. The chicken gyro was packed with chicken, tzaziki sauce, cucumbers, and was very good. How does this place do pizza this well? Yeah, the pizza was good, just the right amount of cheese, pepperoni, crispy crust, a solid pizza in its own merits. The service was excellent! Unfortunately, they ran out of their famous rice pudding. I'll be back to try that!

I live close by and my husband has been raving about the lunch specials. So, I took the girl child there for dinner a short time ago. It was a smidge warm; we decided not to stay. We ordered our food to go. The gentleman who took our ordered provided my daughter with a soda while we waited.

We ordered: kids pita grilled cheese, akropolis pizza and a calazone for the hubby.

My daughter loved the fries. They were flavorful seasonings, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. She liked the pita grilled cheese ok.

The pizza was amazing! Totally worth the 15 minutes it took to make it. Every single ingredient was a dance party in my mouth.

Hubby cut the calzone in half and systematically devoured it. He could have easily eaten the whole thing. But why gorge? He adores those calzones.

Chatting with the cashier, he told us that they are known for their gyros. I promised next time!