It's fine. Typical airport restaurant with limited menu and high prices but all of that is to be expected. Tried the falafel with a side of flatbread and both were fine. Falafel was crisp and adequately spiced but you won't get enough sauce with it so the end result is dry and a bit lackluster. Again, that's fine, I'm not expecting 5 stars at the airport. My husband ordered the chicken gyro and the chicken was cooked well but there just wasn't much of it. Our drinks (Jameson/Pepsi and rum/pineapple juice) just were not good. You wouldn't think those could get messed up because we aren't talking about complicated cocktail concoctions but neither drink hit even slightly (and my husband asked for a double). The problem is, given how frustrating the flying experience can by post-pandemic a solid drink actually IS, in my opinion, a must. Service was friendly and sufficient. If you are at Reagan and want Greek food You are better off going to terminal E (it's not that far) for mezeh and getting a drink...elsewhere. Anywhere else. It's just not worth the $$$ here. read more

Kapnos Taverna - Flatbread (probably just warmed up stone fire naan) - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I ordered the most disgusting excuse for a lamb gyro here. The meat was not barbecued and thick cut. Half of the pieces had chunks of fat in it. The pickled onions were a grossly sweet addition to the meat. The fries were chewy and greasy. How does a celebrity chef get away with this?? I will never dine here again. I would advise you to avoid it. read more

I had such high expectations for this place! I love Greek food. The menu was super small. I ordered a gyros.. how could I go wrong! no sides... $17.99! It had a few skewer size pieces of lamb.. it was tough! Very little flavor! Only lettuce and pickled onions ( which I don't care for) and a smidge of tzatziki .. had to ask for more.. I had a draft beer.. which there were no prices on the menu... my bill was $33 before tip! Highway robbery! Think twice before going here! read more

Baffled by breakfast menu item named breakfast gyro with no gyro meat at all. Ordered the Greek omelet with red onion, zucchini, and feta cheese. It was good. Quick service if one is in a hurry. read more

Kapnos Taverna - Greek Omelet* - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My gf and I were skeptical given the poor reviews on this app and others. However, we had a wonderful experience. Service was quick, the food was delicious! We ordered the chicken avocado sandwich and the Taverna burger. Both were amazing and delicious. Yes a little pricey but it's an airport at the end of the day. Fries were lightly seasoned and not that crispy. But overall amazing. I never leave reviews (seriously this is my first one) but A lot of the reviews are old so I felt that it's warranted to give this spot a little update. Cheers! read more

The food and beer was so satisfying. Like eating at a fine restaurant right here in the airport while waiting on a delayed flight. Would absolutely recommend the Brussel sprouts! read more

Kapnos Taverna - two plates of food on a table - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Hey! Don't eat here! Everyone seems bored and annoyed. Airport restaurants are always a bit cramped, but this place is poorly arranged and crowded. They won't let you order the kids chicken - at any price, for no reason. I just got blank stares and "that's for kids only." So you have it, you can make it, I have money, but I can't have it? Okay. We order a wrap. She asks if we want a side of fries, and we say sure. It costs extra - to be expected. Except the only side of fries on the menu is part of the kids menu. Sooo I can have the kids fries, for the kids price. But not the kids chicken, for any price. For no reason! And with no cares given. The only customers in here who seem even slightly impressed are the ones being served their third drinks. read more

awful experience. bartender was very rude, dismissive, and not attentive. the jet setter drink is not bad but sweet. i did like their fries - they were seasoned well. the gyro has potential... their lamb is super fatty and chewy. it was also cut too thick for a gyro. they are skimpy with their tzatziki so ask for extra. read more

Food was awful. I ordered the lamb gyro and the meat was so tough. I think it loosened one of my teeth. I guess I should have known better than to expect good food at an airport. Overpriced and subpar. If airlines weren't so cheap and still served snacks and drinks, I would have done without lunch but the thought of doing without for food and drink for a long haul was a bit daunting. I think next time, if I'm faced with going to the desert of an airport terminal for American I will pack or buy some nuts. read more

Food is ok. Meh really. Had breakfast sausages that needed more spice. The greek potatoes were nice an crispy but also lacked flavor. Coffee is better than dunkin donuts but not on par with Starbucks. And they had no real cream or milk. Just the fake stuff. Service was fast. Prices high especially given the relatively low quality. read more

Kapnos Taverna - Fried Greek Potatoes - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Absurdly overpriced food and astronomically priced wine, but hey it's the airport! More (ANY) vegan or vegetarian options for entrees would be very welcome. read more

This place is literally a shame to any Mediterranean cuisine and anything in between. I will say that the service here is decent and the workers try, especially when explaining what it is I'm eating. The French toast as described on the menu "Baklava Crusted French Toast" so just by that I'm assuming a crusted baklava french toast right??? Wrong! It was to lightly toast thin white bread with a running sorry excuse for syrup and fruit on top of it. Oh yeah and some type of crumbled baklava??? WTH is going on here? Lol D.C. this is a sorry representation of a great place for food and I love D.C. for its great eateries. Won't even order anything else asked for the check and off to catching my flight. They do have a bar so I'm guessing it shouldn't be hard to mess that up? Lol hope they get better with the food quality? Posting this isn't my style of reviews, I am normally motivated by the great taste and awesome atmosphere that many places offer. But when I am put over the top to waste energy to explain places like this I am just warning the consumers and hope this helps. read more

Kapnos Taverna - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Airport food is rarely "where it's at," in my opinion. I usually just buy yogurt or a salad--something quick and to-go. But on this day, I was STARVING, and I love Greece and Greek food, and this place just happened to be right next to my gate (in DCA), and I thought, "YES. This is happening." I sat at the bar. This is where all the solo travelers sit and not talk to each other, but no matter. The bartender/waitress was really friendly, and when I asked for her opinion on the roasted cauliflower, she said it was really nice (she added an explanation of its ingredients, but I've forgotten the details. Big picture: I wasn't sure if it was sufficient as a meal, but it sounded like it was). At her suggestion, I also added some chicken. Let me just say: 1. it was the perfect size/amount/complexity to serve as a meal 2. That was some of THE BEST CHICKEN I've had on this side of the Mediterranean. HOW DID THEY DO IT? The chef must be Greek, or there's a portal in the kitchen (a la Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe) that leads to Greece--that's my explanation. This was an amazing place to stop and I'm really glad I did! ps. the menu is pretty small and with the exceptions of the obvious (gyros, tzatziki), there wasn't a lot of "real" Greek dishes. But my recommendation is the cauliflower with the grilled chicken. read more

Kapnos Taverna - Roasted cauliflower with grilled chicken - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Stopped in here for lunch while waiting for my flight to board because all the other sit down restaurants were full. The place is definitely super busy and unfortunately none of the table have outlets for your laptop or phone chargers. Price points here seemed high even for airport standards. Ordered a falafel starter/app and expected it to be a lot more food for the price but it was only 4 smaller falafel balls. The food was good just overpriced IMO. Liquor/beer also seemed on the high side. For just a small starter and 1 vodka oj the bill was almost 40$. The ordering here can also be a pain... they make you order off the website and everyone that was around me including me struggled to get the site to work properly. Constantly saying error and to try again. I don't think I will come here again when flying through terminal C. read more

Oh my gosh what a terrible gyro. Un-chewable plus a really Ñ, really strange flavor. Turned it in for a Greek salad (hold the meat/chicken/seafood please), & that was ok. But man, how do you ruin a Gyro. Yuck read more

Cute small casual place to eat while waiting to catch a flight at DCA. Our server, Ashley was very pleasant and attentive. However, the kitchen was not. We started out with the hummus which was made well and tasted comparable to other hummus plates. For our entrées, we ordered the Lamb Gyros (sans pickled onions), Chicken Gyro, and some fries. Both the gyros were delicious. Unfortunately, my lamb was a bit undercooked. I normally do order my meats rare, but this was very rare. The fries? Our time was limited and we were so hungry that we never realized they were never brought out to us. Luckily, Ashley amended the bill and all was right with the world. Great place when your entire order has been brought out to you and your food's temperature is cooked to your liking. read more

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I was so excited to try Kapnos, because I love their 14th street location. Unfortunately, this was an experience I will not be repeating. Food: I paid $17 for something I could get at Wendy's for $7. Are these frozen then deep fried chicken tenders? And three small pieces, with a small amount of lettuce and onions? Shame Mike Isabella. One extra star for the good tzaziki. Service: horrendous. I originally ordered to go - within 60 seconds, asked if I could actually sit there. Was told I would not be allowed to sit in the restaurant at this point because I ordered to go. I've done this before, and never experienced this. I'm offering to now tip you. Even if I didn't want to eat there, I can't sit and wait? The worst part was the condescending tone - the server practically yelled at me. I've never experienced this before. Short story: go to Wendy's or McDonalds and save yourself some money. Same quality food. read more

Kapnos Taverna - Chicken gyro. Frozen then reheated chicken. - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This was my lunch time stop for beginning my Euro adventure. I had tried one of these at the Nationals Stadium and liked it. I had the Feta and Tomato salad but they added way too many onions and peppers which were not even on the menu! They pour a great Stella; see the pic! Great location for American Airline gates! read more

Kapnos Taverna - Stella anyone? - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We had a long wait and decided to have breakfast. Food was good, very fresh and hot of the skillet, but of course super overpriced. But the manager definitely needs to change the plates that they serve food . The color and design of the plates was the most disgusting and unappetizing I have ever seen in my life. Who would even design something like that and then who would ever purchase it for their restaurants? It looked like it was dirty , splattered with poopy spots. I even took pictures .I wanted to tell the server to let her manager know, but I know she would not care a bit. read more

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Food that's better than typical airport fare, at prices that are twice what they should be. I stopped here recently for a quick pre-flight lunch, and enjoyed the lamb gyro: nicely grilled chunks of lamb, grilled red peppers and onions, pleasantly tangy tzatziki sauce, all on a very fresh pita. The gyro was fresh, tasty and filling, a nice alternative to the junky fast food you often see at airports. At $17, it was also overpriced. To accompany the gyro, I ordered the Greek side salad: a small plate of iceberg lettuce, some cucumber, tomato and onion, vinaigrette and oregano. Small, basic, not especially well-plated, and to me not worth the $6 price. Service was attentive and fine, the food came out quickly (a key concern if you need to catch a flight), and seats at the bar offer charging cords for phones. In the end, my meal of gyro, small side salad and water came to $30 including tax and tip, which is kind of ridiculous. At Reagan Airport, the Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, Five Guys, etc. don't charge appreciably more than they do at their non-airport locations, so why is Kapnos charging so much? Looks like they're trying to take advantage of a captive audience, which is a shame. read more

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when I was traveling to NY for business, I would often connect through D.C. National airport and I would come here for lunch or dinner. This is a wonderful Greek restaurant with great food and excellent customer service. The salmon melted in my mouth, and their garden Salad was extremely fresh and crisp. The staff is very friendly and courteous and willing to help you out with whatever you need. They are very attentive to everyone who enters the restaurant no matter how busy it gets during rush hour or even the slow times in the airport. They have a good wine selection and craft beer selection on the menu. They have a full bar, but I am more concerned with the wine and beer selection when I go to a restaurant. I do not think there is a bad food item on the menu at this restaurant and I look forward to coming here again the next time I am able to travel again for work if I connect through D.C.National airport. read more

Kapnos Taverna - Side salad - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Airport food can be hit or miss. This establishment does an admirable job. I was here when the terminal was packed on a weekday . I had the option to wait awhile for a table, or be seated right away at a bigger table with other people. I opted for the later. It was fun to sit with a bunch of people I didn't know and have a conversation. Actual talking. No awkward silence and smart phone usage. The food was good, the service was prompt and I generally enjoyed myself. I had an attentive server who was working multiple tables and had a good attitude. All in all, a good experience. read more

Kapnos Taverna - Chicken Gyro and a side of fries. - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I know it's airport. But Jeesh - $47 before tax and tip. For breakfast. And I was served on a plastic plate with plastic silverware. That photo I Posted of the pomegranate mimosa - that was before I even took a sip. 1/3 of a glass. The Greek Yogurt was delicious. I don't know about $11 delicious. The eggs were over cooked. Horrible. And only 1 slice of toast. read more

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The food was good, expensive but good. However, I was completely turned off by the plastic utensils and plastic "scalloped" plates. I find that kind of just BLATANT WASTE just disgraceful. If I had realized that a top chef would serve all food on plastic while posing as an upscale establishment in a Major US airport... just cheap. 3 stars for being cheap and totally not eco friendly. Glad I was able eat well as a plant based person. Service was good. Tried mike's beer (Saison) too. Tasted like a gloried Budweiser. All in all-try harder read more

Kapnos Taverna - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I wasn't expecting much from this airport eatery. I was pleasantly surprised. This time, I'm glad I didn't listen to other travelers on Yelp. However, I was happy that I came for breakfast instead of lunch/dinner. It seems like most people rated higher for their breakfast items. Also, I have to say that the price of this meal was comparable to other sit down (with a wait staff) breakfast spots at other airports. Only this one was above average in my opinion. I ordered the Greek Omelet which was fresh and tasty. It was packed with spinach, tomatoes, and other veggies. The omelet was topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh dill. It was so good! I was also surprised that the Greek potatoes were actually crispy (as the menu stated). The potatoes were seasoned very well. My mother had the Baklava French Toast. Oh my, that was a big hit. She loved it. It had just the right amount of syrup, and was served topped with fruit and chunks of syrup soaked baklava. Both breakfast items had a very nice presentation as well. My husband had the Spartan breakfast. He said it was fine. So, this would be the average breakfast item that is on every restaurant menu. Don't expect this one to be anything but average. It's true that they serve the food on plastic plates and with plastic utensils. I think it was something enforced by airport security. It's not the restaurant's choice. With that said, it didn't take anything away from the taste of the food. We were also served fresh coffee with the meal. They kept our coffee glasses filled the entire time. The service was very good. I didn't realize it until later that this is one of Mike Isabella's restaurants. He has many scattered throughout the area. I remember seeing him compete on the TV series "Top Chef" for a couple of seasons. Very cool! read more

After a really fun time at the Tyson's Isabella Eatery, I was ready for another Good Isabella experience. Granted, at an airport I have a different expectation but still yearn for the personalized, tasty experience that has been promised by the multitude of airport redos that are currently in vogue. On my own, I grab a seat at the bar. The waitstaff is friendly. I order a glass of wine. The first choice, Hess Cabernet is not available. Seven red wines on the list and one is not available? Plan B is the Benziger Merlot and they have it! I ordered the roasted chicken gyros based largely on the smell emanating from the plate of the person next to me. It arrived and looks yummy. ...on a tiny plastic plate ... served with a plastic fork and knife. Cuz I might steal the knife and do something crazy?? Not a problem, gyros didn't not need silverware, unless they do. The tzatziki sauce is so overwhelming that the "hands option" Is pretty much thrown out the window. However, the plastic dinnerware is not match for the tough, rubbery roasted chicken. I saw, I dissect and I manage to eat my meal. Airport dining has not improved. That said, great tunes with Kansas, Cocker, Heart and Aerosmith. read more

Kapnos Taverna - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Quick and easy breakfast. Nothing special it's standard. They serve everything on plastic. Food was not bad but they are pretty much on the same level as McDonald's. read more

Kapnos Taverna - The Spartan Breakfast - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The brussel sprouts were outstanding. The hummus is good, but service is glacially slow. If you board within an hour, be mindful as you may find the service slow enough to cause a conflict with boarding. It took over 10 minutes for an ice tea, then an additional 5 to get sweetener. read more

The food here was surprisingly good for quick airport service! Loved the salmon and Brussels sprouts.

Delicious salad but SLOW service. If you're trying to make a flight, don't bother with this restaurant. The Greek Chicken Caesar Salad is mindblowingly good but it look the hostess 20 minutes to get it to me for take out. I think that's a little too long for an airport restaurant. I love the Bethesda kapnos location, it's always delicious and fresh. This food is up to par, but the service... Sheesh, you might miss your flight. Honestly I had an hour to spare and felt the time crunch even with that... read more

Kapnos Taverna - Greek Caesar salad with chicken! Delicious! - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Please do yourself a favor and do not patron this business! The service from the bartender was literally horrific!!! She is a miserable soul who needs to not be in the service industry. I literally am writing this review as I sit here watching her, begrudgingly doing what she is paid to do read more

This is DEFINITELY where you want to eat at the airport. The hummus is amazing. The spanokopita is very good too: it comes with four pieces and some greens on top. I enjoyed a 9 oz glass of wine. The servers are very friendly, and she wished me a safe flight. Winner! read more

Kapnos Taverna - Spanokopita, hummus, and pita make the perfect lunch. - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Clean but generallly everything was at best mediocre. They never refilled my coffeE. Bacon was very crunch and good. For airport food and service it was average read more

Great for a drink-- mimosa, cocktail, or big pour of wine--but less appealing for overpriced, flavorless and rubbery gyro you have to chase around the plate with your plastic cutlery. Because this is Mike Isobel's restaurant, I wanted to like this airport restaurant. I have stopped by several times to sample the food. With the exception of the hummus and the breakfast sausage, I have been sadly disappointed. read more

When you have time at Regan National airport try this restaurant. It is quite good. Wanted the French Toast but they were out. Still I had a fine brunch of eggs, toast with corned beef hash. Nice. read more

Kapnos Taverna - Can I keep the glass? - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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For an airport restaurant / bar, this spot is pretty tops. The wine is great with a few choices actually from Greece. The tzatziki and pita bread was tasty and plentiful. There are also numerous other options on the menu. I had two hours to kill and was more than happy to spend them here drinking Greek wine and snacking on tzatziki. read more

Nice little bar And grill in Reagan international airport. During COVID, it was the only bar open in that section of the airport. They also let you take beers outside of the area as long as you staying in the food court area. Food was quick when I ordered from the app, but when I ordered a beer I also had to order a shot. Not that big of a deal but six bucks is six bucks. Also the sitting is kind of limited due to social distancing but quick food and drinks is always awesome. read more

There aren't a lot of choices in this part of DCA (Terminal C, gates 35-45), but Kapnos Tavern is the best one there - and in comparison to other airport fare, it's actually pretty good. My colleague often has the roasted cauliflower with grilled chicken added, and it's quite satisfying and fresh-tasting. I've had their Greek Caesar salad with grilled chicken and while reasonably good, I'd recommend their gyros and mezze plates.a la carte. Their spicy olives are always a piquant treat and plenty to share between you and your companions. This time I had their grilled lamb gyro and it was comprised of tender, charcoally lamb kebabs, fresh lettuce and onions, and a kick-ass tzatziki sauce that really makes it pop. Kapnos is a little tight on space, but the courteous and attentive service and a willingness to make menu changes for you, makes it a decent spot for lunch or dinner. read more

Kapnos Taverna - Spicy olives at top; lamb gyro at bottom - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I wish that I had checked the reviews first. I thought that ordering over easy eggs with toast was easy. They were hard cooked and the toast was cold. The potatoes were ok. The remade the eggs and this time they were sunny side up. A small thing but final straw was that the grape jelly was liquid. I got a second one and the same. The lady next to me had the same. When I asked about it the waitress said that someone had put all the grape jelly under a heat lamp and that it was all that way now. If that is the case, trash it and don't give it out. In this case, this a restaurant that I won't try again. read more

OMG, decided to live it up with the baklava-crusted French toast and a pomegranate Mimosa. Great decision. Next time, I'll go for one of the healthy alternatives, which all look great, too. I went for the Zagat-rated restaurant, and it was a good choice. Nice power outlet, too. read more

Kapnos Taverna - #noregrets - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia