ΕΝΑ1 — Restaurant in Municipality of Marathonas

“Come for the mediocre food, stay for the flying panic attack.”

We chose this place because of its glowing 4.5-star review and proximity to our hotel. Big mistake. The food? It’s fine. Not offensive, not memorable—just aggressively average. The prices are decent, the portions generous, and my wife gave her burger an 8/10 (she’s generous too). I had the moussaka—7/10 if you’re curious. So far, so “meh.”

Now, onto the real Greek tragedy.

While enjoying our very okay meals, we had some uninvited guests: three wasps. Now, I’m not a monster—I actually made peace with them. I even set aside a little piece of burger as an offering and gently trapped them under a bowl. They were happy. We were happy. The kids were safe. Harmony was achieved.

Enter: Alex, the self-appointed Insect Terminator.

I kindly (and repeatedly) told him not to touch the bowl. First time: polite. Second time: firmer. Third time: I physically moved his hand away. He nodded like he understood. I moved the bowl even further, out of reach.

Then… whack! He slaps the bowl like it insulted his ancestors. The wasps are now airborne, furious, and heading straight for my wife and kids. I jump up like I’m defending a medieval village from dragons. Chaos erupts.

And what does Alex do? He smiles. Like he just saved the day. No apology, no awareness, just the smug energy of a man who thinks he deserves a medal for escalating a problem that didn’t exist.

When I explained this to the staff at the register, they apologized. But Alex? He doubled down and proudly informed me, “I killed one.” Congrats, Alex—two still flying and now my kids are traumatized.

No, this wasn’t a language barrier. His English was fine. This was either Greek bravado, a serious lapse in common sense, or a tragic case of one too many ouzos before shift. Possibly all three.

We paid full price. Didn’t demand a discount. Just wanted to get out before Alex delivered another round of wildlife mishandling or I gave into the very real urge to help him understand basic risk management—with hand gestures.

In short: food is mid, service is dangerous, and the only thing this place kills with precision is the...

Staying our last night in Greece, we went to this restaurant mostly because there wasn't an alternative that was open in the area.

"Alexander" started off very suggestive and helpful but quickly turned into a salesman. Often rejecting the items we tried to order in favour of something either much more expensive or "something Greek" as he would put it.

After finally allowing him to talk us into the "Greek burger", I mentioned that the woman at the front behind the hot food counter mentioned we could sub our side out with the lemon Greek potatoes for no charge unless we wanted a larger side portion. He immediately refused our claim and shuffled off to the back.

10 minutes later he brings the food and it is a plate with 2 unseasoned, squished meatballs accompanied by what I would describe as under a potato sized amount of lemon potato's ( maybe a half potato)

I was immediately floored by this being Greek food as we have spent 2 weeks here and seen absolutely nothing like this. When we asked to speak to him about the confusion, he waited 10 minutes before coming back and started arguing with me that I should've know and that he explained what I was getting (he did not make this clear at all) he then insisted we have to pay whether we want to eat it or not.

He started to get loud and arguementive with us, arguing with my wife when finally the woman from the beginning came over and apologized sincerely and offered us a beer and said we don't have to pay.

Others have put in their reviews warnings about this server and I wish...

Cafe Ena in Mati, Greece, is an absolute gem! The food is nothing short of spectacular—fantastic, tasty, and authentically homemade Greek cuisine. From the delightful starters to a wide array of mouthwatering main courses and fantastic desserts, every bite is just so full of flavor. The owner, Lazarus, is a true highlight, bringing warmth, generosity, and genuine engagement to every interaction, making you feel like part of the family of this family-run business. The outdoor area is exceptionally managed by two equally charming and attentive staff members, whose effortless humour and helpfulness really makes the experience.

We first visited Cafe Ena about a decade ago, and it’s remarkable how they’ve maintained their ethos of excellence and delicious food. This family-run business exudes a welcoming vibe that makes every meal special. Whether for lunch or dinner, we cannot recommend Cafe Ena highly enough—a perfect blend of incredible food and heartfelt hospitality! The Hams PS the review only allowed us to choose one, but we were there for lunches and dinners... and afternoon coffees......