My best friend works here and the atmosphere was just so welcoming and comforting, especially after a long day. The food is impeccable, and the service quality is amazing! I love everything here and I definitely will come back. Thank you for the great experience! Sincerely, You-know-who read more

This was my first time trying The Greek Taverna, and I ordered takeout through DoorDash. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken souvlaki was absolutely delicious--tender, flavorful chicken paired perfectly with fresh tomatoes and crisp red onions. The pita was soft and warm, and the tzatziki sauce was creamy, refreshing, and full of flavor. Overall, a great first experience, and I'll definitely be ordering again! read more

We stumbled into this restaurant on Galentines Day (Feb 13) when it was pretty busy. The server was very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. Highlights were the avgolemono soup, triokafteri dip and taramasalata dip. The pita was warm with grill marks and spices. We also got the meat platter which was enough for four people! My favorite was the chicken while my bf liked the sausage and patty. When next in Richmond, we will definitely be back! read more

The Greek Taverna - Best dips! Grilled pita! Amazing soup! - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Have been going to this place for years and it never disappoints. All my Greek favorites are here-- the only problem is I can't eat but so much in one sitting so I just have to keep coming back so I can taste it all! I love the moussaka, the spanakopita, the Dolmades and the service is spot on. Don't forget dessert!! read more

Food was delicious and we has great service! We will definitely be back! 1/2 price bottle of wine was incredible.

My go to take out place in the neighborhood. The portion is always generous and the food delicious at a reasonable price. The staff is always friendly and creates a welcoming environment. 10/10 read more

A friend recommended this establishment. The lamb kabobs were excellent with vegetables.

We were back again this past Thursday. Let's just say this is one of my favorites in Richmond. Upon entering for lunch we were greeted with smiles and sat immediately. Cat was there ready to serve us. She once again killed it for us. I had the Horiatiki Village Salad (Tomato Salad) and a side of fries. There fries are awesome. Crispy outside, soft pillowy inside and salty goodness. My coworker had the Spicy Lamb Burger special. He said it was great. Both brought the flavor and were very satisfying. This visit we got a table side visit from Toula, one of the owners. She was very nice and we appreciated the visit. Thank you! Obviously we'll be back. Definitely check them out! read more

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As long as this spot has been here, I can't believe I've only just tried it when I came with a friend who raved about this small, dimly-lit restaurant at Staples Mill and Broad. The service was super friendly. I ordered the kreatopita and a salmon salad. My friend got the spanikopita and eggplant parmesan. The kreatopita and spanikopita were plentiful! Wow, what a nice portion. I'd never had kreatopita before, but it's a meat-filled version of the phyllo dough stuffed appetizers. They were good. Might have been tastier (and more expensive) if they were stuffed with lamb instead of beef. The spanikopita were yummy. My favorite Greek thing, probably. My salmon salad was forgettable. Unfortunately, the salmon was overcooked, and the salad just didn't have much flavor, otherwise. I hate when salad tastes like water. Not sure why, but the lettuces had no flavor at all, and lettuce has flavor. My friend's eggplant parmesan was plentiful. Very large portion. He liked it. I tasted it, and it was just average. I'd probably come back to try the gyro, or for future orders of spanikopita and tiropita when I'm in the mood for standard Greek fare. read more

The Greek Taverna - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Went there for a late lunch. It still reminded me of all the times I went to the Crazy Greek. Good lunch but a bit pricey.

Well I'm a week late posting this review, I can assure it's so good here I didn't forget the experience. If you haven't tried this place yet, what are you waiting for? Do it! The food is flavorful, consistent, and a nice variety. If you're fortunate to get Cat as your server then you are in for a treat! You can tell she likes her job and knows her stuff. A+ for service. Be sure to ask her for a straw with your beverage! The owners are great. The interior is warm and inviting. The only issue they may have is with parking after everyone reads this review! Go see for yourselves and enjoy! read more

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I'm so glad I gave this spot a try! It was really good! The inside is nice and "date night" ready! My waiter was very attentive and helpful when it came to the menu. I ordered the pastichio, but was served moussaka instead. I didn't make a fuss because it was busy lunch time, and I like both. I was a little disappointed because I had my mouth set on the pastichio, but the moussaka was good! I also ordered the kreatopitas to go, which I've never had, and they were delicious. Like Greek egg rolls! I can't wait to go back to finally try the pastichio and Greek spaghetti (which seems very popular). **4 stars is only because I was served the wrong dish, otherwise would've given 5** read more

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I was visiting for work and one of my coworkers found this place. It was in a little bit of a rough area, but the restaurant itself was nice. The portion sizes are huge! One person ordered a meat plate, and it easily could have fed 3 people. I had the kebabs and got one lamb and one chicken, and I wasn't able to finish it all. Tip - get a reservation. They had room for us but said they were really too understaffed for us since we didn't have a reservation. We were a fairly large party though. read more

Nicer than it looks on the outside, this restaurant offers a nice range of Mediterranean dishes. I've been here a few times during visits to Richmond and highly recommend this restaurant. Service is friendly and efficient. The atmosphere isn't fancy but is still a very nice place to bring a date or spouse for a special occasion. The food is of course the mai reason for going and it is really good! Portions are very generous. I've had the pasticio which was flavorful. Personally I'd works have liked to see a bit more bachmal sauce on top. I have also had the baked spaghetti and it was outstanding! Picture a huge dish of spaghetti and meat sauce with a topping of gooey caramelized mozzarella cheese befitting of the best pizza and you have an idea about this dish. It was enough for two meals for me. I do highly recommend visiting for lunches. Why spend money for a fast food burger and fries when you can come here and feast on so many great dishes! read more

We made a same day reservation for five that was not on record when we arrived on time. They found it and said that someone had it on their phone and hadn't written it down. We agreed to wait 10 minutes while they prepared a table and 30 minutes later they told us it would be 10 more minutes. When we asked why they couldn't seat us at one of the many empty tables they said they were reserved. We had a reservation as well and for some reason the tables couldn't be rearranged. The manager then told us it wasn't his fault bc we made a same day reservation and that the owner took it and didnt write it down. We left as the manager was very rude and it was not clear we would ever get to eat. So I cant comment on the food. It looked good but after waiting over a half hr with my elderly parents and my brother on his birthday we did not like the way we were treated. read more

This is our second time here and we've been impressed both times! The staff is great and very attentive! The food is superb and large portions. This place has a great vibe and very clean and relaxing! read more

The Greek Taverna - The Greek Salad with Salmon - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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All the above! We celebrate all our family events there! The food is delicious! And we love "Cat" the manager. We hope she'll be in her Halloween attire tonight! read more

The food was great, service was okay. We went during their lunch hours and so it was nice and quiet. The desert was especially amazing! read more

The Greek Taverna - Greek Spaghetti, Taverna Spaghetti - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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compare to a uprising food scene in Richmond, this place is more a traditional offering some traditional greek food. they have some traditional greek dishes but they are more tailored to american taste. I had the seafood pasta, the flavor was a little bland and the pasta itself feels a bit overcooked. the sauce is a bit runny doenst stick to to the pasta. the octopus appetizer only has two small tentacles, i would skip it unless you love it doenst care about the cost. the other maze dishes are also just so so , nothing really stood out. The service was good , everyone was friendly and food came out fairly fast. read more

Great atmosphere and delicious food! Our family enjoyed a variety of appetizers and entrees. They have large portions. The servers were very attentive even as they prepared to close. We came from out of town and will return on our next trip through Richmond. read more

I dined at the Greek Taverna with my group of 4 friends and it was a delightful evening. The food was great -- we ALL enjoyed it. I personally had a side greek salad and Moussaka as my entree. I took half of my entree with me to eat later, it was so plentiful. Our group got hummus for an appetizer to share and we all enjoyed it. The server was attentive and friendly, and one thing our group liked was that the atmosphere was not so loud in this place that we couldn't have great conversation. (As a group of friends that dines out a lot together, it is sometimes difficult to find a place that lends itself to not only a meal but an evening of conversation among friends. This was not the case here! It was so perfect for our evening out.) We will definitely return! read more

We had such a wonderful evening here, my friends and I! It checked all the boxes: amazing food, quiet so we can chat, lots of options to choose from, prices were consistent with the meal, and amazing service. They were so accommodating and they know how to run a restaurant - make small talk but don't hover, yet be attentive. My moussaka and yahni was heavenly - and huge. Friends had the souvlaki platter and the Greek spaghetti and the salad with salmon - everyone raved about the tastiness and the generous portions. We had leftovers and then some. I'm not sure why we haven't been here before. Loved the Crazy Greek and it's the same family. I hope this place sticks around because it's going to be our go-to from here on out! read more

The Greek Taverna - Moussaka with yahni- SO good!! - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I work in the area and have passed this restaurant a few times before deciding to stop by for lunch. I made it in about an hour before they closed for lunch and immediately it smelled a little funky in the restaurant but I couldn't put my finger on what the smell was. I got the calamari appetizer, a gyro with fries, and my friend got the same with a side Greek salad. The calamari was cooked well and were good sized pieces but could've used a little more seasoning. The marinara it came with was great though. The gyro was filled to the brim and the fries were nice and crispy. The only food complaint was the side Greek salad that was swimming in dressing it was almost inedible and soggy. Our server never came and gave us refills on drinks until the check came and we waited quite a long time for ketchup. read more

The Greek Taverna - Gyro with fries - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I've been here several times and never had a bad meal. I love the Greek salad with salmon and have had it several times. Service is great highly recommend read more

This cozy, friendly, neighborhood restaurant is a favorite of mine and my husband's and a regular choice for our weekly "date night". The Taverna Spaghetti is my usual hearty dinner pick, but I've yet to order a dish that wasn't completely delicious. The salads and sandwiches are great, too, and the service can't be beat. read more

My friend and I had Spanakopita with Tzatziki for an appetizer that was absolutely delicious followed by a small Traverna Pizza! It truly was the best pizza I have had in years featuring a nice thin, but delicate crust and the seasonings were perfect! Looking at entrees being served near our table, portions are large and looked very appetizing. The restaurant staff is very pleasant and welcoming and our waiter was very attentive to our needs. The restaurant is casual and comfortable and I can highly recommend eating there. read more

We booked for a private family event for 20 and our luncheon was perfect! The food was beyond delicious, I had the chicken gyro with salad. Our server gave exceptional professional service. Everyone enjoyed their meals and even went home with leftovers. Toula and her family know the meaning of authentic Greek cuisine. Bravo! I will visit again when in Richmond! Thank you for making this special for our family! -Sharon H read more

Reliable and delicious Greek food. The large portion of grilled octopus was excellent. Very quiet night so the ambience was very low key - which meant we had great service. read more

Fantastic, friendly service. On one visit we were in a bit of a time crunch. BAM. Food was on the table with the check. Food is delicious. Large portions. Our faughter loves the Lemon and Chicken soup and is trying to teach herself to make. The gyro platter is fantastic. Oh, and we all love the Freek potatoes. Amazing salads to boot. read more

BEST place for a birthday party!! For my birthday this year I chose to have it at the Greek Taverna, and truth be told they treated us better than family. I was blown away by how kind, considerate, and welcoming the entire staff was. Chris was our waiter (our favorite!) and the entire group left wanting to return for another beautiful meal. If I ever get married, I have already decided my rehearsal dinner definitely will be at the GT. Thanks again for making my birthday so special. read more

We decided that we wanted to go out for dinner and try something new. My wife was given the important task of picking the cuisine and she chose Greek. I immediately hit the Yelpverse and started looking for Greek restaurants and came upon one that occupied an old Greek restaurants location. Not sure if they were related or not, but that really doesn't matter. Now on to the good stuff! To say that the service was excellent would be an understatement. Our server was amazing and even brought us out a sample of the rice pilaf. My wife ordered the Greek salad which was fantastic, and the lamb chops that were out of this world. Perfectly cooked. She also had a side of the Greek beans. It is important to note that they were fresh beans and not for McCann which made the taste even better. I had the big spaghetti that also had meatballs pepperoni and sausage in it the house makes their own sauce and it was arguably some of the best sauce I've had in a very long time. I was able to eat about a third of the dish and I'm looking forward to eating the other 2/3 over the next two days as the pasta will invariably soak in some of that delicious sauce. As a bonus, they have happy hour drink specials that you don't have to sit at the bar to enjoy. That is also applies to me. If you follow my reviews at all you know that I always rate a place based upon what they are trying to be. If this place is trying to be a small Greek restaurant is run by a passionate family that has a good taste in food, they knocked it out of the park! Five stars all around and I can't wait to come back to explore menu even deeper. read more

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Pastichio is a Greek style lasagna with bechamel sauce. It's comfort food with lots of flavor. I didn't pay attention to side dish options so it was accompanied by green beans with a little sauce. They were al dente and ok. I ordered the Taverna Special to go. Fearful that sometimes the to*go order is not as generous as what you get when dining in, I was pleasantly surprised to see that pasta dish could easily feed 3! Full bar. Great service. I also enjoyed the warm bread + dipping sauce pre-entree. read more

The Greek Taverna - Pastichio - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This place has THE BEST broiled salmon. The skin was so crusty while the flesh was super flaky. The veggies were super fresh and the flavor of the dressing was just what the salmon needed. The portion was hefty and I was definitely full and satisfied when I left and even had to take half of the salmon with me. I heard their gyros were super good and will definitely make sure I go again to try their gyros. I recommend! read more

The Greek Taverna - The Salmon Salad - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food was good but over priced for what you get. For the price, I expected a much better meal.

I pass this place all the time on Broad street and gave it a try when we caught a greek craving one Saturday. GREEK TAVERNA IS A HIDDEN GEM in Richmond. We had the special, handmade Chicken Spanakopita on a beautiful bed of rice pilaf. Outrageously good. Everything that came was high quality. Even the dinner bread tasted homemade and is delivered fresh from a bakery in Maryland. Finally, the service was way beyond expectations. We wanted for nothing the whole evening. Our server Stefan was knowledgeable of the entrees and gave us suggestions for our leftovers. I could keep going, but strongly recommend anyone who loves Greek food, give this place a try! It sooo good! read more

The Greek Taverna - Chicken Spanakopita special, hand made, beautiful homemade phyllo. Outrageously good. - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Meets all my expectations for a great Greek dinner. The salad, served with a chilled fork, is perfectly dressed and the bread, delivered daily from Maryland, is fabulous --warm and crusty. Then the lamb kabobs are cooked to perfection. Wish this place was closer to home so that we could come here often! read more

The food here is much better than the Greek restaurants on Cary St. and in Chester. Souvlaki was bigger than I expected, with tender juicy chunks of grilled meat, lots of flavor, soft pita bread, thick tzatziki sauce, good ratio of ingredients. You won't go hungry. The Greek version of bolognese sauce is often overpowering and unfamiliar for a lot of people because of all the cinnamon and cloves that go into it - but not here, it's more subtle. I figure if what I got was this good from a door dash order, then the quality is probably consistent. read more

This is a serendipitous gem! Being fairly new to the area and wanting Greek food, I was lucky enough to find this wonderful, chef owned restaurant. We were greeted,, seated, and immediately one of the most friendly AND competent waitresses brought our water and took our drink and app order. We were given a basket of the most delicious crusty rustic bread with olive oil/herb dipping sauce. We tried saganaki and grilled octopus for apps. Both delicious- the octopus was tender and served on a bed of tomato, red onion, and lettuce. We ordered the meat platter and Greek favorites platter for 2 adults and one child who eats like an adult and had a huge box of leftovers! These came with 4 sides!! We picked greenbeans, Greek potatoes, rice pilaf, and gigantes (kind of like a giant yummy Butterbean with savory sauce). The green beans were in a rich tomato sauce, potatoes lemony and crispy, rice pilaf tasty and fluffy and Gigantes buttery and perfectly seasoned! The meat plate had a variety of delicious meats: souvlaki, Greek meatballs, gyro meat, and homemade sausage with cool, garlicky tztiki also homemade. The Greek favorites platter had spanokopita, pasticio, dolmades, meat pie and moussaka with more tztiki. We accidentally got 2 pieces if pasticio, pointed it out, and moussaka immediately made it to the table. Desert was peanutbutter mousse with brownie which was heavenly! Not only was the food on point, but we had a nice chat with the owner Tula who came to our table. This is a shining example of how to run a restaurant and provide one of the BEST GREEK FEASTS EVER!!! We WILL be back soon!!! Thanks Greek Taverna for our stateside trip to a Greek table! read more

The Greek Taverna - This doesn't even do the food justice and I couldn't even get a photo before we started eating!! - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Stopped here for lunch. Authentic Greek food. We ordered Taverna Pikilia appetizer and a few other things. The Taverna Pikila has several different items on it and great for sharing. Calamari was lightly breaded so didn't feel S heavy as some other places. Good snack for lunchtime. read more

The Greek Taverna - Taverna Pikilia 2 Spanakopitas, 2 Tiropitas, 2 Keftedes, Homemade sausage, feta, Dolmades, Olives, Pita and Tzatziki. - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Man oh man you are missing out if you haven't eaten here. This was my first time eating Greek in RVA and it was amazing! The service was excellent, everyone was friendly and pleasant. My pizza was full of flavor and fresh. I will definitely be back sooner than later. I also ordered the traditional Greek salad and it was very fresh as well and I couldn't leave without dessert lol the Turtle cheesecake was yummy as well. Thank you for a pleasant first time of eating Greek in RVA :) read more

The Greek Taverna - Spankopizza - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Virginia