I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ab oVo Restaurant in Galaxidi, and it was an absolutely delightful experience. The restaurant exceeded my expectations in every aspect, from the food to the service.
Let's start with the food—oh my, it was simply outstanding! The menu offered a fantastic selection of dishes, each bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. The ingredients were fresh, and the presentation was beautiful. I was particularly impressed with the creativity and attention to detail in each plate. Whether you're a fan of seafood, meat, or vegetarian options, Ab oVo has something to satisfy every palate.
The service at Ab oVo Restaurant was truly top-notch. The staff were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. They were knowledgeable about the menu and happy to provide recommendations. Their genuine enthusiasm for the food and their warm hospitality made me feel right at home.
As for the atmosphere, it was lovely. The restaurant has a charming and cozy interior, with tasteful décor that creates a welcoming ambiance. However, I'm giving it a 4/5 rating for atmosphere simply because the seating area felt a bit cramped during peak hours. Nonetheless, it didn't diminish the overall enjoyment of the dining experience.
In summary, I would wholeheartedly rate Ab oVo Restaurant 5/5 for both food and service, and 4/5 for atmosphere. It's a hidden gem in Galaxidi that offers exceptional cuisine, attentive service, and a cozy setting. I highly recommend paying a visit to Ab oVo for an unforgettable...
Read moreWe visited a restaurant in Galaxidi based on its high 4.7 rating and many good reviews. Expectations were high, but the experience turned out to be rather average.
We ordered mussels, vongole, seafood pasta (with vongole and squid), flatbread with feta, and octopus. The mussels were extremely salty — the chef really overdid it. We’ve had mussels in many places in Greece and they were always great, but here the salt overpowered the flavor. The vongole were tasty, but surprisingly spicy. We did notice chili listed in the ingredients, but we didn’t expect the dish to be that hot. A clear spice warning or a symbol in the menu would help avoid surprises.
The pasta was a bit tough and lacked strong flavor. The octopus came with a good sauce, but was rubbery, and the portion was small.
The flatbread with feta was disappointing. We didn’t expect it to be fried in oil — this was not mentioned on the menu. We thought it would be baked, not oily. Since it was our first time trying flatbread, a better description would have helped. For a restaurant with this rating and pricing, more detailed menus would be a nice touch.
The wine was excellent, and the wine selection was impressive. The bill came to around €115. We visited around 4 PM when the restaurant wasn’t very busy. One more small letdown — no complimentary treat at the end. We didn’t expect one, but it could have helped soften our overall impression.
All in all, not a bad place, but in our opinion, it doesn’t fully match...
Read moreAvoid this restaurant at any cost! While the food itself was genuinely enjoyable the overall experience was significantly undermined by poor service and an unsettling sense of unequal treatment. We were dining with a 10% discount offered through our hotel, and couldn’t help but feel this might have influenced the way we were treated. Unlike the other tables around us, we were not asked if we would like bread. Instead, a plate was silently placed in front of us, and when we inquired about its purpose, we were met with a vague response: “Oh, we’ll take that away.” Meanwhile, other guests clearly received different attention, including being offered items we were not. Portions for the non-pizza dishes were noticeably small in relation to the prices charged – not unreasonable in flavor, but lacking in value. What left the worst impression, however, was the service after the meal. We were completely ignored for over 30 minutes – no one cleared our plates, no one checked in, and it was only after asking twice that we finally received the bill, nearly 40 minutes after finishing our food. In short: tasty cuisine, but marred by unprofessional service and a lingering feeling that we weren’t treated quite like the rest. Unfortunately, we...
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