Spoodles Deli

A pleasant surprise on this rainy day! We smelled something really really good wafting from this…read morerestaurant's grills while walking by, so we decided to give it a try for lunch. And we're glad we did! Nice selection of meze plates to share: we had a saganaki (flambéed toasted cheese) that was salty and savory; grilled octopus that was very tender and delicious; creamy umami Greek giant beans (fasolia); and sauteed wild greens (Horta), slightly bitter and refreshing, reminiscent of southern collard greens; and souvlaki of chicken and beef (smoky and tasty - this is what we smelled outside!) with lemon potatoes. Outstanding!

Small spot on Shrewsbury St. Inside decor was nice despite the somewhat small space. We had…read morereservations for 5 before a show. The entire restaurant was empty aside from 2 tables when we arrived. They crammed us literally 6 inches away from 1 of the 2 tables filled. I initially was taken aback but the two ladies sitting next to us kindly slid their table over a tad to give us more space (we were beside a wall to the other side near the door). Honestly - I'm glad I didn't say anything because by 5:30 the entire restaurant was filled and it was nice to have nobody on one side of us. They served bread drizzled with olive oil with some olives to start. There was nothing particularly wrong with the bread, however, being a Greek restaurant, it may have made a lot more sense to serve fresh warm pita as the starter bread course. We ordered the Feta Saganaki to start. That was absolutely the star of the entire show! Very crispy on the outside with a hot gooey feta cheese on the inside, drizzled with ample amounts of honey, and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Absolutely to die for. I started with the Greek sangria - it was fine, but nothing special. My husband got one of the three espresso martini options and he really enjoyed his drink. The restaurant got busy very quickly and it didn't seem they had enough waitstaff on. Everyone was sort of running around with their heads cut off, and service was slow and inattentive at times. For dinner, I had the moussaka. It was very salty and the béchamel sauce on top was sort of gelatinous. It didn't taste bad, but it was a very odd consistency. My husband got the kebab plate with steak and chicken. It was served over a bed of rice with a small side salad. Nobody came back to the table to ask how our meals were after serving us. We really needed salt and pepper, which was not on the table and my husband wanted to order another drink. We had to ask two different servers before we got the drink, but never got the salt or pepper. We took a piece of baklava home to enjoy after the show. It was delicious! We are not in the area and it's unlikely that we would be back to this restaurant in the future. We are foodies at heart and had this been a delicious meal - we likely would have driven all the way back to Worcester just for dinner. It unfortunately sort of missed the mark.

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Shrimp Saganaki

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Kosmos

4.7(127 reviews)

29.3 mi

I came here for dinner with a friend last night. Once you walk in the door your kindly greeted by…read morethe hosts. And the atmosphere is like being swept off to Greece. Felt very romantic with greenery decor and lighting. We sat down and were given time to look over the menu. We both started with the Kosmos IPA. We shared the Poikilia Kreaton for 2 which was more than enough food. Lamb chop, Sausage,Chicken, Fries and Pita bread I think we inly finished half of it. But the food was so flavorful and authentic. I will be dreaming of eating here again!

Long time since last post....Kosmos was recommended by a couple of friends so we decided to give it…read morea try. Got there around 12:30 for a quick lunch and ended up leaving 2.5 hours later. Vinny, the bartender, was great! Made great wine recommendations and guided us through some of the menu options. We'll definitely have to go back as we only scratched the surface. They say Thurs, Frid, and Saturday nights are the busiest and recommend reservations well in advance.

Incredible lemon dessert, baklava with olive oil ice cream. Has to be tasted to be believed.

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Creamy thick Frappes

Grilla Greek Kouzina

4.4(64 reviews)

43.5 mi

Ordered a bowl with steak! I added mushrooms, vegetables, onions, feta, and corn. The employee let…read moreme know that would be an up charge for steak tips which was six dollars. They also charge $.75 each for onions, feta and corn. The bowl is definitely enough for more than one portion. Everything tasted Amazing! Just be prepared for the bowl to get quite pricey.

We enjoy this little Greek Restaurant, I'm a hard sell when it comes to Greek food as my YiaYia was…read morethe best of the best with her specialty dishes and pastries. Here I have found a few things I can enjoy and feel a little connection to the good old days in my YiaYia's kitchen I'm happy they added the tables and expanded I hope they can someday have a bit more atmosphere to encourage a sit down dinner experience. Space is limited in that regard but that doesn't affect the good food!

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BYO bowl with double chicken, veggies, rice, feta, chickpeas and tzatziki

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Fresh veges

Cafe Neo

3.4(54 reviews)

0.8 mi

Ok some of the reviews from this place are terrible but I went with a few work colleagues for the…read moreKaraokee. Clerk at the hotel was like "the place is fun" and maybe she said it was the most fun place in Worcester. IDK. Anyway the co-workers and I got to sing a bunch because no one was there when we arrived at 9 PM. Drinks were reasonable prices. Around the time we left at 11:30 PM it seemed like most of the college students around for summer or home for the summe break starting trickling in. In any case, the place was totally solid for 30, 40 and 50 somethings though the DJ only knew like half the songs we were singing. (Had never heard of Carly Simon's Your so Vain, Werewolves of London or the Beatles' Benefit of Mr. Kite. )

On a Saturday night, the bartender was missing for over 45min leaving patrons waiting…read more.. potentially a management opportunity here.

Rum mixed drink

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Ya Mas Greek Taverna & Bar

3.7(312 reviews)

45.3 mi

We stopped by for a late lunch and got seated quickly since we were sort of on a time crunch…read more Unfortunately, we sat waiting for about 30 minutes before flagging down a waitress. The waitress was apologetic and got our orders in right away. I was very impressed with the decor in the restaurant. The American Greek salad was good, but I felt there was a little too much feta cheese there.

Whopa!! My…read moregoodness gracious jolly festive Santa was here & his elves got busy with the holiday decorations. The social media hype surrounding this place was very real and it did not disappoint. From the incredibly festive holiday decorations, their creative holiday cocktails to their amazing menu featuring some Greek favorites & more. The staff were friendly, attentive, and certainly made us feel welcomed. If you're feeling the craving for some authentic Greek food, Ya Mas is certainly one who delivers exactly that. Let's talk menu... Moussaka Beautifully spiced & seasoned meat, perfectly cooked eggplant, layered with a delicious béchamel topping. This dish is a perfect experience of famously Greek authentic food. American Prime Lemon Lamb Incredibly tender, beautifully cooked & seasoned lamb served with lemon potatoes and roasted asparagus Give me all the meats Pro-tip, don't miss out on at least one of their holiday cocktails. It's definitely worth it.

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Pastachio

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Hillside Grill

4.7(355 reviews)

8.7 mi

Spent the night in the area and stopped by for dinner with my daughter…read more The place is smaller, but set up really well. The staff are very friendly. Our order was taken and it didn't take long for our food to arrive. I had the chicken souvlaki with fries, my daughter had the grilled chicken Caesar wrap with fries. The food was amazing. The chicken souvlaki was hot and loaded with chicken. The flavors were so good. My daughter loved the Caesar wrap. Fries were hot and crispy, not soggy or over salted. Portions were large enough that we had leftovers for the next day. I highly recommend stopping in to give this place a try.

My dad and I came here for a late lunch on our way back from Maine, and were so glad we stopped…read more The menu is varied with lots of salads, sandwiches and fish options to choose from. It seems to be a very local spot and family run, which was so nice to see. It's a no-frills space, but very warm and inviting in terms of customer service. My dad got the haddock sandwich, which he really enjoyed and I got a basic pasta dish, which was very good. The service was warm and friendly and I'd definitely come back here again the next time I'm in the area.

Menu Feb 2026

Fish sandwhich and fries

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The end result of my sandwich and fries... 100% satisfied

Acropolis Greek and American Grill

1.0(1 review)

6.7 mi

We had originally planned to stop by Taty's for dinner-- only to find out that it is now the…read moreAcropolis Greek and American Grill. Neither the signs nor the decor have changed, only the menu and the staff. We should have known this was going to be a disaster. No one was around to greet us. We selected a table, and within minutes were handed menus without a greeting. We quickly decided on our entrees, only to be advised by our waiter that most of the items on the menu were not available. No stuffed peppers, no moussaka, no pastitsio. nothing. So, we opted for one tilapia with grilled green peppers, and one baked halibut dinner . Greek salads arrived after 10 minutes. They were okay--- fresh but uninspired. After another 15 minutes, we both received grilled tilapia. The presentation was terrible ... a piece of unattractive fish with 5 or 6 tiny pepper slices, lightly marinated with Greek salad dressing. It was accompanied by buttered rice. Tasteless. I can forgive many things, but poor service is unacceptable. Our waiter was bad tempered and unable to communicate effectively. I suspect this is the first time these folks have ever run a restaurant. Our bill arrived, we were charged for two vegetable kabobs, an item that wasn't even on the menu. The tilapia was listed on the menu at $10.99; the kabobs $12.99. We paid the bill provided and left a very minimal tip. We couldn't wait to get out. I doubt arguing with the waiter would have been productive. It is very simple -- don't go to Acropolis. The food is poor and the service is terrible. There are so many choices in West Boylston, there is no reason to come here.

Mykonos Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6(408 reviews)

61.4 mi

Again an amazing meal! My shrimp souvlaki was spectacular! My husband's lamb shank was so tender…read moremeat fell off the bone. Our friends' gyro platter was plate filled where there was not any other room left on plate and my girlfriend's moussaka was stacked high and delicious! Our appetizers of hummus with fresh pita and then spanakopita and fried calamari were amazing! We love the restaurant so much!! Thank you for the rice pudding as we left fully appreciative of our service and meal!

Excellent food, whether I have eaten in the restaurant or taken it home to share. We enjoyed the…read morelemon-chicken soup, one of the variety appetizer plates, and the lamb gyro plate. I remember the service being good.

2nd of 3 dining rooms - spacious, clean, well-lit, welcoming

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Colorful, warm, well-lit, cozy dining room

Mykonos Greek Kitchen

4.1(29 reviews)

25.0 mi

The best food I have eaten. they have the best smoothie and juicer. The people over there are very…read morenice.

I have only ever had take out from here and it's always fresh and still hot when I get it. I always…read moreget falafel with pita Bread. The portions are huge. I'd def keep eating there again and maybe will try something new !

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Lamb gyro

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Brenda V.

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3 years ago

Broccoli Cheddar soup was awful! Their soups have been very salty lately.

Halina M.

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11 years ago

I work in downtown Worcester. This is by far the best place for lunch.

Stacey A.

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13 years ago

Love their Oriental Seasame Chicken Wrap!

Kate D.

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11 years ago

Friendly service, great food!

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