Arhontariki restaurants Syros — Restaurant in Municipality of Syros and Ermoupoli

The food here was amazing. The service was ok, they brought the food out quickly and the waiters were nice. It’s not very private as it is in a street where lots of people are walking up and down. We ordered the black bean salad which had a smooth freshness to it, it could have been seasoned a little more with salt and pepper. The aged Gruyère cheese was well prepared, crispy exterior with a sweet glaze, paired very well with the caramelised capers. The star of the show was the ossobuco, the meat was very tender, I cut it with my fork. The braising liquid with the bone marrow and the caramelised vegetables killed it for me. The flavours of these together were amazing. I am a little surprised they served it fries instead of risotto. I also ordered a side of fries as well, but the waiter didn’t tell the main dish came with it already so that was quite annoying. I would defiantly come again to try...

We spent our dinner here and while the food was genuinely good, the overall experience was not entirely positive. The service was average — we felt a bit lost with the menu and didn’t receive much help or explanation on how dishes were served. The biggest issue came when it was time to pay. We had split the bill, but when it came to the last person to pay, instead of just settling the remaining amount, they were charged again for their full meal. It felt misleading and unfair. Be careful with the bill — it seems they try to take advantage...

Lovely experience at this Greek restaurant. The staff was very kind and helpful. We ordered the veal ossobucco and the tenderness of the meat was a 5/5. However the dish itself would have been best served with rice rather than fries; so overall 4/5. The aged Gruyère with caramelised capers was a 4/5 for me. The black bean with louza and turmeric salad offered a refreshing palate cleanse and delicate flavouring to the overall experience - 5/5.

Beware, the portions are huge! So make sure you are...