A Taste of Greece — Restaurant in Wellington

With all the over-cluttered trimmings and loud bargaining customers of an entrepreneurial Greek Trader’s, A Taste of Greece comes with the authenticity of a loving Greek mother that will tell you to indulge in the lemon cream Bougatsa pastry.

Though a little space, A Taste of Greece offers every facet of the Greek experience you could want, from over-stuffed shelves filled with olive oils by the litre, sardines, fine salts, and classic Hellenic confectionery to cabinet food offering five types of feta, the biggest baklava slices you’ve seen, and savoury delicacies you wish your own mother could cook.

Stay in for the Greek Burger or Halloumi Salad, both are very reasonably priced and simply delivered. A good takeaway menu means you don’t have to contend for one of the five little tables, though be aware that this place serves Greek souvlaki, not the mis-labelled souvlaki Christchurch residents are so adamant about.

Go here to feel all the warmth of a big Greek family, and enjoy the moments between delicious bites where you ponder buying an ornament Greek Orthodox cross or quoting My Big Fat...

First visit today but it won't be my last. I found the place with the Greek flags flying high outside. On my way in I pasted a group of older men sitting at the cafe tables busy discussing "the state of the nation". They appeared to be speaking Greek. It was great to see them having fun and it was obviously a regular meeting place. It is very much a family atmosphere. The place inside was crammed with a large selections of food. The layout was excellent with Hot Treats, Cold Treats and meal options. I had not seen such a wide variety available. I choose several items and returned home to the family with Mother's Day Treats. It was been great eating a lot of the unknown goods but the amazing Rose flavoured Turkish Delight is soft and so fresh. This place is well worth the...

Weekday eaters note that chicken souvlaki is a "weekend special" so it isn't on the weekday menu - sadly. I had Greek Meatballs with Salad. The meatballs themselves are not to my taste but they combine very well with the salad. The Greek coffee was also not to my taste - dark and gritty - but, you get the theme, it's bitterness combined very well with the sweet crumbly shortbread. I will be back to try the other attractions. Also note that I found it somewhat hard to choose items because you don't have a lot of room to look around at what is on offer - the small shop is crammed with goods and the food cabinet is hard up against the tiny counter. Thankfully the staff are helpful...