Meltemi Restaurant — Restaurant in Municipality of Eastern Samos

I recently visited this restaurant, and overall, I would describe the experience as fairly average. It has a comfortable setting and a friendly atmosphere, but when it comes to the food, while some dishes are acceptable, others fell short of expectations. In particular, I would not recommend ordering the mussels, as they were the biggest disappointment of the evening.

The menu itself offers a wide selection of choices, from pasta and pizza to seafood and meat dishes. On paper, it looks promising, and some of the meals delivered exactly what you would expect from a casual Italian restaurant. The pizzas were decent, with a thin crust and a nice variety of toppings, though nothing especially memorable. The pasta was cooked well, al dente as it should be, but the sauces lacked depth and richness. While edible and satisfying enough, the flavors did not stand out in a way that would make me eager to return.

The biggest issue, however, came with the seafood. I ordered the mussels, expecting something fresh and flavorful, but unfortunately they were below average. They lacked the freshness you would hope for in a seafood dish, and the sauce did little to improve them. It’s rare that I would strongly suggest avoiding a dish, but in this case, I cannot recommend the mussels to anyone dining here. If you are a seafood lover, you will likely be disappointed.

That being said, not everything was negative. The restaurant itself has a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff were polite, attentive, and quick to serve. Drinks were brought out without delay, and the service overall was smooth. The dining area is clean, comfortable, and pleasant for a relaxed meal. These positive aspects make the experience more enjoyable even if the food itself doesn’t always rise above average.

For those who prefer to play it safe, I would suggest sticking to the more classic items on the menu. The pizzas and some of the pasta dishes are the better choices here, and they are reasonably priced for what you get. However, if you’re looking for something special or hoping for a standout meal, this restaurant may not deliver the wow factor. It’s a place you might choose for a simple dinner with friends or family, but not one I would select for a special occasion or a memorable dining experience.

In summary, this restaurant has its strengths in atmosphere, service, and a few reliable menu items like pizza and pasta. However, the food overall remains average, and the seafood, particularly the mussels, is not worth trying. If you’re nearby and want a casual Italian meal, it’s an okay option, but it doesn’t stand out among other restaurants offering similar cuisine. With some improvements to flavor and freshness, it could become a stronger contender, but for now, I would approach it with moderate...

As a group of four, we went to this restaurant without a reservation. When I asked the woman at the entrance if there was a table for four, she responded in a rude manner, saying we would have to wait, despite there being empty tables. After waiting about 15-20 minutes, we were seated at a small table for two by the wall, even though four of us were there, and they didn’t even combine the two tables that were freed up next to us. However, other groups of four were seated at two combined tables. About five minutes later, a table by the beach became available, and when we asked if we could move there, we were told no, even though two tables had already switched spots before us! When we asked why others could switch tables and we couldn’t, a young waiter rudely told me, 'Who did this? Show me!'

As for the food, the calamari we ordered as a main course was served as a small portion starter. When we pointed out the mistake, it was taken back to the kitchen in a rude manner, and we were told, 'Don’t worry, your food will come as a main dish!' in a very harsh tone.

The staff were extremely rude and made us feel uncomfortable. Regarding the food, everything we ordered was delicious. The zucchini fries were the highlight of the evening and the best we’ve had in Samos. However, with such rude service, it’s hard to...

Rude, racist, arrogant service staff especially to Turkish people. They behave differently to other nations.We made reservation for 7 people 4 days before coming (4 adults & 3 children aged around 10 years old) they arranged 2 tables for 7 people , we wanted extra table , they said they are fully booked whole August , there is nothing they can do, while tourist of 4 were sitting in the same size of table that the restaurant gave us. We didn’t make reservation last minute or by telephone .We went to restaurant, they saw 7 of us and arranged just 2 tables.The result of giving us 2 tables means, our food doesn’t fit into the table, we are the only one didn’t see the sunset. While we are repeating our complain they speak greek with each other, we heard Turks in their conversation and some curse language.This restaurant staff have lack of understanding the patron’s need and they don’t have empathy. This isn’t a fast food restaurant, people come there for the atmosphere and food. General of speaking the service can be slow but the restaurant staff can’t be rude, arrogant or racist then don’t do this job.Turkish people should not come to this place there are better...