Pelagos Cafe — Restaurant in Naples

So my hubby and I saw this place on Sat. night driving by. We still had a few errands to run but we were hungry and we have been longing to find a gyro place like one back home so we decided to come here afterwards. We walk in and instantly we were met with some tension we were asked if we had a reservation we said no we didnt know we need one the girl curtly said its suggested...btw the place was dead!!! This was around 6pm. So our waitress comes as we're looking at menu and we had questions about the grilled artichokes and we asked her how fresh are they and this was her answer "it depends on your definition of fresh" and then we ask further after our jaws are picked up off of the floor are they jarred or canned artichokes and she say "I can certainly guarantee you they are not from a jar!" These are verbatim comments, guess what they were from a can! So a girl comes by to ask us how we are and how is everything and we ask about artichokes because we know that these are jarred or canned artichokes she goes and finds out for us and sure enough they are canned, you would think that because we weren't eating them we told her they tasted horrible they would've taken them off especially after our waitress Cindi lied to us. But no they didnt even offer! Well our food comes out and my gyro meat looked like it came from a spam can or frozen I have never seen gyro meat look like this(I ordered the gyro platter) I know gyro meat. My husband ordered the seafood pasta plate...we decided to do halfsies...ya know buy two entrees and split them in half so both parties can try each dish. So I was NOT impressed with my dish that much and I asked if they had hot sauce...THIS WAS THE ONLY AMAZING THING at this place it reminded us of home and it helped maked the gyro meat taste better...my hubby liked his foodhe only ate about 1/3 of his plate I ate maybe a very small child handful and I wasnt that impressed with his either...so we pay we leave...we werent home for about an hour and all of a sudden my hubby starts feeling a horrible headache and tension come on...THIS ONLY HAPPENS IF THERE IS MSG IN FOOD...and I too started not feeling well because I too in last yr have started having a sensitivity to MSG as well but not like my hubby does we know it is from something from this place when you look at photos and you see the artichokes are canned this is their words and you see the shape of meat you will be able to see that these two dishes weren't fresh as far as the seafood I am not sure if it was fresh or frozen...the mussels may have been fresh but unsure about the rest...so in short the food was sub par the service was terrible...they made us feel bad for not having a reservation yet the place only gained 2 tables while we were there and was dead when we came in...we only found out about/saw this place because we were going to another place in fact I didnt even see it my hubby saw the itty bitty sign way up in the air...so it's not like this place is that high end of a place where you know about it everyone is trying to get in so I dont even know why they wanted to act like they were creme de la creme!! I SAY EAT SOMEWHERE ELSE!! P.S. I forgot to mention my hubby ordered their egg chicken soup he specifically asked if it was hot or cold Cindi said hot she brought it out cold...when we asked her to please bring us some hot soup and some S&P my goodness she acted like we were asking her to walk 10 miles uphill...

The Worst Greek Food Experience—Ever. Opa? More Like No-pa!

If you’re thinking about eating here, let me save you some time: DON’T. This was hands down the worst Greek meal I’ve ever had, and I’m still recovering.

There were five of us at the table, but only four entrées were ordered because I wisely stuck to just the appetizers (and thank goodness for that). Still, the bill came out to a ridiculous $180. For what? A few sad appetizers and what could best be described as cafeteria food from a high school that hates its students.

Let’s break it down: • Dolmas: They were fine but barely had any rice. Isn’t the whole point of stuffed grape leaves to be…stuffed? • Saganaki: They didn’t even flame it at the table! Half the fun of ordering this is the big fiery OPA! moment. Nope. They skipped the show and brought out a sad, lifeless slab of cheese. • Gyro Meat: Oh boy. Imagine Spam. Now imagine greasier Spam, machine-cut into uniform slices, thrown over plain rice. That’s it. No seasoning, no texture, no love. Just greasy, flavorless meat that looked like it escaped from a school lunch tray. • Greek Salad: Tiny. Oily. Sad. I’ve seen side salads at fast food joints that were more impressive. • Presentation: There was zero color on any of the plates. Everything looked bland and unappetizing, like they just stopped trying.

Now let’s talk about the service. They were downright unfriendly. No smiles, no energy—just a vibe that said, “We don’t care if you’re here.” And here’s the kicker: for parties of five or more, they slap on a 20% gratuity after tax. Why? Probably because they know you’d never tip them otherwise. It felt like paying hush money for a meal I’d rather forget.

Oh, and don’t even think about splitting a plate. Not allowed. Not that you’d want to—sharing this food would probably start a fight.

And the atmosphere? Let’s just say it felt like we stumbled into a cafeteria inside a retirement home. No energy, no ambiance, and every other table was filled with people well over 70. It was dark, musty, and borderline stinky—not the vibrant, welcoming vibe you expect from a Greek spot. Honestly, I’m not even convinced this place is run by Greeks.

Also, I have no idea where all these good reviews are coming from. Are they paying people to write them? Because I looked around the room, and trust me, no one in there seemed like they’d be hopping online to rave about this place.

If you read this review and decide to go anyway—and end up feeling the same way I did—please leave a comment here so we can save other people the time, heartache, and stomachache of eating here.

In the end, we paid $180 for what amounted to greasy Spam, two cups of rice, and a few oily grape leaves. I wouldn’t come back here if the meal was free. This place is the culinary equivalent of a scam.

Save yourself the stomach ache and the cash. Go anywhere...

During our recent vacation in Naples, we had the pleasure of dining at Pelagos, a delightful home-cooked Greek restaurant that truly exceeded our expectations. From the moment we walked in, the warm and inviting atmosphere made us feel right at home. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal.

We started with the grilled octopus, which was perfectly charred and tender, bursting with flavor. The house salad was a refreshing complement, featuring fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing that elevated the dish. For our main courses, we savored the lamb chops, which were succulent and seasoned to perfection, and the chicken kabobs, juicy and grilled just right.

Each bite was a testament to the chef's dedication to authentic Greek cuisine. The portions were generous, leaving us satisfied but still wanting more. The overall experience at Pelagos was fantastic, with a perfect blend of delicious food and exceptional service. If you're in Naples and craving Greek fare, I highly recommend visiting Pelagos for a memorable...