The Spinning Gyro

Visited Albany for a night on our way to Cape Cod and decided to stop here based off the reviews and the short walk from the Renaissance Hotel. Small restaurant but we found a table on a Saturday evening. Staff was friendly, service was quick and food was absolutely delicious. Some of the bets Gyro's I've had to date. Meat was excellent and veggies that accompanied it were super fresh. Definitely worth the walk if you're staying nearby or even taking an Uber. Highly recommend!

Tasty food, with a warm and welcoming staff. I found the beef and lamb gyro platter to be absolutely delicious. The beef and lamb were fairly lean with plenty of flavor. The salad greens were crisp and fresh, well dressed in a nice vinaigrette. The rice was tender with a nice buttery flavor, and the French fries were perfectly crisp on the outside, and tender inside. The Turkish bread was also delightful. My only criticism would be that the platter was very carb heavy. I would like to see them rice or fries replaced with a different vegetable option. Still worthy of 5 stars.

Finally, somewhere to get some vegan shawarma! The seitan here is perfectly cut and seasoned, and the vegan white sauce complements it well. Stoked to have a gyro place with so many cheap plant-based options.