Gyro, an iconic Greek street food, has achieved global recognition by being rated the best wrap in the world by TasteAtlas.
TasteAtlas, an online experiential travel guide, has cataloged traditional food, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants, and has given Gyro the top rating.
The name “gyro” literally means “turn” or “ring” in Greek, referencing the cooking method, where meat is stacked in a cone shape on a tall, vertical rotisserie spit and cooked as it rotates.
The dish typically features meat, such as pork or chicken in Greece, or lamb and veal in other parts of the world, which is cooked and crisped on the outer layer, then sliced into thin, crispy shavings.
The name “gyro” literally means “turn” or “ring” in Greek.
Author's summary: Gyro is the top-rated wrap in the world for 2025.