Parthenon Gyros ★ 4.1
Parthenon Gyros on State Street, the long-running Greek counter on the pedestrian strip, serves gyro plates and souvlaki for a student-budget lunch.
Try: Gyro plate with fries and tzatziki
What to order at Paul's Pel'meni
- The dish to know
- Russian pelmeni with butter, curry and sour cream
CuisineRussian dumplings
Price$
Neighborhoodstate-street
The dishRussian pelmeni with butter, curry and sour cream
Location
Address: 414 W Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703
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