Greek Islands Taverna

My recent visit to this restaurant, which had been a cherished dining spot for many years, left me deeply disappointed. It pains me to write this review, as I have had countless pleasant experiences here in the past, but this time was an unfortunate exception.

Firstly, the once-charming environment and decor now show significant wear and tear. The outdated floors and haphazardly acquired decor, supposedly reflecting the Greek Islands, no longer capture the essence of what a genuine Greek restaurant should look like today. It felt as if the decor had been hastily purchased at a flea market, lacking the authenticity and charm one would expect.

The issues extended beyond the aesthetics. The service, while the server herself was pleasant, was far from satisfactory. My food was not only dry but also overcooked to the point of being burned, and the side dishes were entirely incorrect. My husband's meal appeared to have been cooked in two different batches, leading to a lack of consistency.

When we brought these issues to the staff's attention, their response was lacking in both professionalism and empathy. While they offered to send my meal back, it would have resulted in me waiting an additional 20 minutes for a fresh plate, while my husband would have had to dine alone. What bothered me the most was the complete absence of apologies or any effort to rectify the situation. It seemed as though they were entirely indifferent to our dissatisfaction, which was disheartening.

To add to the disappointments, I ordered a coffee with my dessert. Initially, the coffee served was lukewarm and extremely strong. While I appreciate strong coffee, the replacement they offered was a stark contrast, revealing that the initial cup had likely been sitting in the pot for an extended period, far from fresh.

After this culmination of disappointments, I found it impossible to overlook the restaurant's lack of attention to its customers, its declining environment, and its subpar service in preparing and serving food. It's with a heavy heart that I write this review, hoping that the restaurant will take it as an opportunity to improve and recapture the standards it once held dear. Until then, I regretfully cannot recommend this establishment.