After being severely disappointed by another local restaurant, my girlfriend and I swung in here on a whim to see if they had coffee. They did, and it was actually pretty good considering they aren't a coffee shop. Reading the other reviews for this place, I must say that I haven't had 'authentic' Greek food before this place, but regardless of that fact the food here was delicious and I definitely want to go back for more. The service was more than I had hoped for at this time; I had just received really, really bad service at another restaurant and as we walked in the girl behind the counter came out and asked what we wanted, that sort of thing. We told her we just wanted a coffee and she immediately helped us out. Then, without even asking, the manager (who introduced himself as Peter) gave us free samples. I couldn't tell you what they were called, since all of the names of the food are in Greek, but luckily they have very easy to read descriptions of all of their plates and they aren't anything to be afraid of. Don't listen to these reviews about the gyro meat being processed or whatever. The manager said that it's a mix of lamb and hamburger and the food is made in house. It's all fresh, it's all hot, and it's all good. I recommend the eggplant, red pepper, and garlic dip or the whipped feta cheese and yogurt dip. Those are just appetizers, so it wouldn't hurt to try something else on the menu as well! Props to this place for their amazing service and their pretty good food! read more

Best Greek food in the area by far. Peter and all his staff always makes the best of our dining experience. Whether eating in or taking out the food is cooked to perfection. The greek dressing is so good I frequently refill our bottles for home use. So good you could drink it. read more

We just dined here tonight for the first time. We found the food really excellent -- two appetizers, two entrees, and we split a dessert. The owner and staff are very upbeat, professional, and attentive. We've both traveled extensively, and we eat out two - four nights per week in NH and Boston area. Amphora is our new favorite. We highly recommend Amphora -- lots of beautiful flavors all working together fabulously. read more

Overpriced for the quality. Flavorless minute rice, soggy bread. Grilled veggies were bland and did not taste marinated at all. Outdated decor. Located in the most depressing strip mall. Will not return. Go to lowell for better Greek. read more

They already had a 5 star review from me, but since I've been back they offer house made dressing, white figs, sea salts and whole bottles of wine to go along with the amazing baklava cheesecake. read more

I am a tough critic when it comes to Greek food. Its one of my favorite things to go out for, and I don't get to have it often. So after multiple recommendations for Amphora, I finally decided to try it. I wasn't disappointed. I went early for dinner on a weeknight and was seated right away. As someone who semi-regularly eats alone to use the time for work or catching up on reading, I am always appreciative when I am seated promptly without judgement about being alone. My waitress was quite friendly and attentive without rushing me. I got a wrap later in the week to go as well, and had an equally good experience. The food however was the shining star. I had the thracian chicken wrap with feta. It was good sized, reasonably priced, and UTTERLY DELICIOUS. The tzatziki was fresh, garlicky, and the stuff that dreams are made of. The pita was perfectly warm and chewy, and not too bready. The chicken itself had great, spiced flavor. There was also plenty of it. This is my new go-to lunch place as someone who works in Derry. I've already recommended it to multiple folks this week. Looking forward to trying more of their delicious offerings. Run, do not walk to Amphora when in Derry at meal times. read more

Love this place. Great staff, owners and authentic Greek food. Gets busy so plan ahead!

Found this place by accident and decided to try it out. My husband and I went for lunch and were pleasantly surprised. The staff was very friendly and service oriented. The fried eggplant app was really good and not too greasy. Our sandwiches were yum as well. We were a little put back by a tea costing $2.50. Cute place and we will definitely be back. read more

A great new addition to Derry. This is the best Greek food I've ever had. The moussaka was delicious, the fish in filo excellent, and the gyro and vegetarian sandwiches also great. The service is outstanding, with the owner personally greeting every guest. Their food is available for takeout and by the tray, and they do catering. read more

Decided to try this place after reading alot of positive reviews on Yelp and felt like a nice Greek salad for lunch. Came here for a late lunch. The dip sampler was fantastic with pita bread. The salads however were a bit disappointing. The Gyro salad was foodservice Gyro slices instead of homemade like other Greek restaurants like Brothers Kouzina in Peabody. You get 3 slices of Gyro and it's basically a processed meatloaf with spices. Wife had the steak tip Greek salad and the steak tips were very small and average at best. The dressing they use on the salad and the steak tips were a bit over powering. Just wasn't memorable... Service was very good. Waitress was very friendly, informative and knew the menu and checked back often but never obtrusive. Not sure I'd go back due to the salads ordered. Giving it 3 Stars. read more

Treat yourself to the fried feta, you only balk at the price before you are enlightened... We love Greek food and have tried almost everything on the menu and have no criticisms to voice, enjoy... read more

Amphora is my go-to restaurant in Derry. I have never had a bad dish here. Some of the highlights include the fried feta, which is warm, salty, and delicious, the eggplant frites, and the Thracian Chicken, which is seasoned to perfection. The house salad dressing is also superb, and the warm pita bread tops it all off. I haven't tried any of the desserts, but I plan to on my next visit, which will be soon! read more

Great food! Great service! Reasonable prices. The ambiance was a bit of a bummer, there was a fat candle on our table that had melted and stuck into the table. Outdoor seating is nice but a view of just a parking lot was, meh. I say, get take out. The food is awesome!!!!! read more

A great Greek restaurant in the middle of small town New Hampshire. Try the fried eggplant as an appetizer absolutely delicious. The meat and spinach pie apps are also very good. The main entrees were excellent: very good souvlaki and the haddock stuffed filo was fantastic. Excellent service from a bright and energetic wait staff topped of a wonderful lunch. Take note the restaurant is small and I can see seating being a problem at certain times. read more

Had their luch special. Not so happy, had a huge plate of lettuce and a 6 inch piece of shriveled up skewr lamb. I had more lettuce than I knew what to do with, Asked for their house dressing on the side it was like pure olive oil. (tasteless). Requested our waitress and kindly asked for alternative dressing and she was looking at me with like 5 heads. Thought she could have been a little more pleaseant and satisying for the topic. Anyhow, will not rush back, for the atmosphere was quaint and , their menu was plentiful, maybe a choice of something different next time for better! read more

This place is good - it's pretty casual, the gyros and dolmades are good (tho the dolmades are small, and only come 4 to an order, so the portion on that particular dish is unfortunate - even as an app, they're not sharable). The salads are huge! read more

Saw the great reviews and had to try this small wonderful place. Service was fantastic. We had the spanakopita, and calamari appetizers. I had the shrimp & rice pilaf, hubby had the haddock in phyllo dough (I can't remember the exact titles). They were very tasty read more

My friend and I grabbed to-go food from here last night and were super happy with the service and tasty food! Better than what we expected.

I work across the street from this place and decided to walk over and check it out. It was a bright sunny day and the staff and owner I believe were just as bright and sunny! What a great little place! I had the house Greek salad with chicken and the house dressing which was tangy but sweetly Greek! Wonderful seasoning on the grilled chicken. VERY VERY fresh ingredients! The restaurant itself is very esthetically pleasing and has a NYC vibe. They do sell wine and beer and are open for dinners as well as lunch fare and great Greek food! They were setting up what looked like nice outdoor seating which would entice me to go back and enjoy lunch outdoors in a friendly fantastic addition to Derry! Welcome Amphora! read more

One of the absolute best meals I have had. Everything from the food, to the atmosphere, and especially the service was phenomenal. The owner personally came over and welcomed us, our servers were so friendly and knowledgeable, and I can't put into words how good the food was. The icing on the cake was as our server brought our dessert (we had mentioned it was my dad's birthday earlier in the night in passing), they brought his out with a candle and genuinely wished him a happy birthday. We will definitely be back! Awesome find. read more

Two family members and I finally got to try Amphora. As mentioned in other reviews, This is a cafe-style restaurant in a strip mall. Despite that, the room is warm and inviting with decor that invites reflection and sets the tone for an enjoyable Mediterranean dining experience We have been interested in checking out their food based on Yelp reviews and their vegetarian options. The Eggplant Frites were a tasty appetizer. They are listed as "Fresh eggplant lightly breaded and fried, sprinkled with our Amphora seasonings," and lived up to the billing. Served with a yogurt dipping sauce, they were a great start. For entrees we enjoyed 1) Charbroiled Vegetable Ka-Bobs Two skewers of grilled peppers, artichokes, squash, zucchini, mushrooms, and onions marinated and served over white rice 2) Grilled Chicken Platter Thracian style chicken marinated in Amphora seasonings. Served over rice pilaf 3) Mahi Mahi Porto-Lago Grilled Mahi Mahi brushed with spicy rosemary-lemon marinade. Served over rice pilaf The pilaf was fresh and tasty. The portion of the vegetable kabobs was large, lots of delicious veggies on two skewers. The portions of Mahi Mahi and Thracian Chicken were good-sized and flavorful. Our only quibble was the table service. For example, the house salad. It was a treat for the eyes and two of our three diners enjoyed it. The third diner mentioned a distaste for dressing and the waitress offered to serve it on the side. Unfortunately, the dressing was applied thoroughly to all three salads and no mention was made why the dressing wasn't served on the side when the salad was delivered to table or when the untouched salad was removed from the table. For a five-star dining experience we would expect attentiveness and follow through on the details. Otherwise this was a fine outing with delicious food in a comfortable setting. read more

Amphora is amazing! We have been struggling to find great food since moving here from Boston, and you can only eat at Tuscan Kitchen so many times. We were pleasantly surprised when we found Amphora. You would never think a venue in a strip mall would be this good, but it is. I have never really tried greek food, but everything they served was amazing. The greek salad, the kabobs, the fish - everything is so yummy! Interestingly, the kids grilled cheese was so good, we now order one for an appetizer every time we go. And pick up a bottle of their dressing while you're there. read more

Yummmy love the steak gyro. I was always Leary about Mediterranean food but this place exceed my expectations !!

This place is sort of a hole in the wall in a cheesy shopping center, but WOW was the food great, affordable, and the service was friendly. Also, gluten free friendly, a nice plus. Will absolutely be return customers! read more

Amphora is hands down one of the best places to eat in Derry. The food is always excellent. You can either get a quick sandwich that is well priced or you can get a nicer more expensive entrée. The service is always exceptional. The staff is always friendly and quick. This should be a go to place for everyone in Derry. read more

I took the family to Amphora and enjoyed an excellent dinner. Great for takeout too!

Awesome food, great service. Clean and casual! Good specials and very dependable standard items. Highly recommend. Even when I don't think Im in the mood for Greek food I come here and am never disappointed! Way to go! read more

Great food and a great atmosphere. A bit smaller then I expected but not small on everything else. The waitress offered suggestions since it was our first time there. It's tucked away in the corner of a strip mall but well worth a try. read more

Went there for the first time today - you will not be disappointed. Spolit a house salad, felafel, Gyro, and Spanikopita. Felafel was slightly underdone but the food was all delicious. Clean, small with some outdoor seating. Full menu. Service was prompt and friendly. Will definitely be back read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! The food is fantastic. I could eat the pita bread with hummus, the Tzatziki, and the Thracian Chicken every day. The waitstaff is friendly and the management is great. I would definitely give this place a try, you will not be disappointed. . read more

My wife and I decided at the last minute to give this place a try for dinner. The staff could not have been more pleasant and attentive. They took the time to explain the menu and even offered to give my wife a taste of once of the specials before she ordered it. We both had different dishes that are not on the menu. They came with a great salad with their house Greek dressing along with a piece of grilled pita bread. I had the lamb shank special with roasted potatoes and she had grilled chicken breast in a spice mixture topped with watermelon. Both dishes could not have been more tasty. We ended the meal with their homemade rice pudding. They even offered to warm it up for us as they normally serve it cold. We were very pleased with the dining experience and will definitely go back. The prices are more than reasonable. Add that and the accommodating and friendly staff, and you have a restaurant that should be around for a long, long time! Ratings: service - 5 stars, food - 5 stars , Value - 4 Stars and Atmosphere - 4 stars. read more

I've been hearing good things about Amphora for a while, but only just made it there tonight. It's a tiny place and has the look and feel of a casual family restaurant. It is billed as "fine Greek dining" but the atmosphere is very casual. The food however, does match that description. It is not a large menu, but has sandwich or full entree choices and the selections I had were expertly prepared. We started with the calamari which had one of the lightest and crispest batters I've ever had. It was seasoned perfectly and the dipping sauce was tasty too. The portion was generous and can easily be shared. Next came the house salad and pita. The dressing on the salad and the herb blend on the toasted pita are house-made and delicious. My friend and I both had the moussaka at the waitress' recommendation. It too was wonderful. It was delicately seasoned, the eggplant was sliced thin, but was still recognizable and the bechamel topping was like eating a cloud. Again, this is a generous portion, we each brought half home. The service was excellent - friendly, helpful and attentive. I will go back soon, or at least get takeout. Can't wait to try other items. This is a hidden gem in the dining wasteland of Derry. read more

This is an amazing find. Every dish was exceptional...from the appetizers tithe salads to the entrees. The lamb chops and shrimp were amazing. Service was friendly and swift. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Best Greek food in the area. Having grown up in Norwich CT and having many Greek friends and family this place is authentic and flavorful. Loved it, have been here 2 times in the last 2 months and will keep going back. read more

Made my second trip to Amphora today. The food is great. Fried feta is a must. The Pastitsio was great as well, bechemel was light and fluffy. The pita bread was the best I have had anywhere. We will continue to visit Amphora. read more

Amphora is my go to for salads. Their antipasto salad is amazing, I've gotten it a number of times. Their meats often come out a bit over cooked, but the environment and salad portions keeps me coming back. Also the baklava cheesecake is unreal. read more

A quaint yet superb spot for lunch with great service and delicious food. Lunch prices are excellent and so is the baklava!

Yummy!! The food is delicious! I love the oil and seasonings they sell at the restaurant. I just wish they would have wrapped the two bottles of oil I bought today. Put both glass bottles in same bag. One bottle didn't survive the trip home! read more

My family and I went here for dinner last night. The staff is friendly and the food is delicious! We will definitely be going back. Derry needs more places like this! read more

This is easily the best food in Derry. If you like authentic Greek food, you probably already know that. If not, I don't know what rock you've been hiding under. The owner is an artist and is always perfecting his craft. I buy their salad dressing for my salads at home and just the other day when I went in the dressing looked different and I asked him about it, and he said he bought an emulsifier to try to make the dressing stick together better. This was already the best salad dressing I have ever tasted, and he was trying to make it better. That spoke volumes to me about a restaurant that I already loved and a restauranteur that I already thought very highly of. If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and visit amphora. read more