Every time I head back to Indy I make sure to make stop at Greek Islands. I have been going there…read morefor 30 years and love the family. keep up the good work and will see you again when I'm back in town.

We're always looking for good Greek food in Indianapolis and noticed this spot while eating…read moresomewhere nearby, so we decided to make a trip back downtown for it at a later time. Located in a cute blue house, this is conveniently located near Lucas Oil Stadium and there was a huge concert going on the night we were there, but we were still allowed to park in their parking area. Inside has nice lighting and is pretty plain but has a homey feel. The menu contains many items we're familiar with having visited Greece twice. So I'm going to be a little critical here with my review of the food. I ordered the Greek Spaghetti, which I have had in Greece. Unfortunately this was not at all what I was expecting or anything like Greek spaghetti. What I was served was basically Prego spaghetti sauce with pieces of gyro in it. Traditional Greek spaghetti (or Makaronia me Kima) is a wonderful sauce that's seasoned with all kinds of memorable spices. It's definitely not pieces of gyro meat thrown in a sauce. So while this was fine, it was not what I truly wanted or thought I was getting so I was pretty disappointed. My husband got the chicken souvlaki and that was better but still not quite like what I remember. The meat was almost smoked and lacked some of the Greek spices that gives it a distinct taste. And the tzatziki...well, let's just say it tastes like whipped feta and was lacking in flavor too. I did enjoy the pita bread. Our service was underwhelming as well. It took a while for anyone to notice we were there and needed to be seated and the server basically did the bare minimum, never even asking if we wanted our water refilled. Overall, it was fine. If I had never been to Greece, I may have a different opinion but this isn't someplace I really want to go back to.

An absolutely perfect dining experience for our group of 8 on a Sunday evening…read more We had a reservation for 5:30 but our plans changed slightly and we arrived 30 minutes early. We planned to wait until 5:30 but we were told it was fine and we were seated immediately. The service throughout our meal was outstanding. Our server was knowledgeable and answered our questions about menu items. She was extremely friendly and personable. We ordered several appetizers including my favorite, Saganaki. The hummus was garlicky and wonderful. We all ordered different entrées. My choice was the vegetarian pastichio. Our entrées and all the sides were excellent. Unfortunately we had no room for dessert so we will try again next time. The ambiance was wonderful, the food and service could not have been better. We all agreed that we will be returning soon.

Service: Amazing! I felt so taken care of and attended to! Customer service was on point…read more Ambiance: I sat outside. It happened to be the first warm day, and so I could tell I was probably the first customer to sit outside for the season. Even so, the tables and outdoor space were clean. Food: I got the meatballs and they were good! I enjoyed the feta on the inside. I felt they were a little dry and could have been more tender. The pita that accompanied was perfection! The french fries were also very yummy. The feta, oil, and seasoning were delicious. While the food was good, I'm not sure $30 for these two is reasonable.

This was my first time trying Turkish coffee, and I absolutely loved it! For other first-time…read morevisitors, I recommend letting the coffee sit for about 30 seconds before taking a sip so the fine grounds can settle to the bottom. Also, don't stir it after it's served, as that will bring the grounds back up into the coffee. Be sure to leave the last sip or two in the cup, since that's where the grounds collect. The coffee itself was excellent, but I would recommend that servers explain these details to first-time customers or at least ask whether they've had Turkish coffee before. A little guidance would make the experience even better for newcomers. We also ordered the hummus as an appetizer, and it was fantastic. The naan was served warm, and the hummus tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. It was the perfect way to start the meal. We also ordered The Bosphorus Special, a mixed grill platter featuring doner, kofte, chicken kebab, beef kebab, Adana kebab, and chicken Adana kebab, served with vegetables and white rice. Everything was absolutely delicious. The meats were cooked perfectly, tender, and packed with flavor. I'm so glad my significant other and I decided to share this entrée because the portion was very generous, and we still had plenty of leftovers to take home. While the service could have been a bit more attentive, it did not negatively impact our overall experience. After our food was served, our waitress did not check back to see how everything was or whether we needed anything additional. We also ended up with quite a few leftovers and requested to-go containers. Initially, only one small container was brought to the table, which required two additional follow-ups before we received enough containers for the remaining food. One suggestion I would offer is that, for tables ordering larger meals, it may be helpful for servers to proactively offer to box up leftovers as dishes are cleared. For just two people, our table became overcrowded rather quickly, especially with the generous portions. Since our waitress did not return after the food was served, it made managing the table and leftovers a little challenging. That said, we had a wonderful first experience overall. The food was outstanding, the portions were generous, and we look forward to coming back again in the future.

Came for lunch and was pleased with their lunch special, the gyro meat had great flavor and I…read moreordered the hummus as my side. The pita bread was the warmest, fluffiest, pita I've ever had. Would definitely order it again. I would've liked the baklava to have more honey on it so I'll be sure to ask if ordering it again.

Was in town for a conference and the food here was incredible!!! I was sat very quickly and my…read moreserver was very attentive. I sat at a cute little booth next to the window. The soup and salad came out very fast. The flavors with the blackened chicken and greek dressing just paired so well together. The pita bread was delicious as well. I was definitely be back next time I am in town! Might be my favorite greek salad ever!

This place is so cute for a date night, and note that they have a romantic little patio on the side…read moreof their building! Our service here was amazing. We each got the chicken/pork shish-kabobs and it comes with a lemon soup called avgolemono. We both enjoyed our meals and were impressed with everything you get. It's 2 shishkabobs with some onions/peppers on it, Greek potatoes, Greek green beans, pita bread, and tzatziki sauce to dip. Everything was wonderful. The only thing was the kabobs were very heavily lemon-flavored. I usually love lemon but we both felt it was kinda overpowering.

Went for lunch on a beautiful day in Indy. What a surprise this was. I love Mediterranean food…read moreand this was hands down the best I've ever had. The ambiance is spectacular. The beautiful tile floors and the view of the canal is perfection. Our server was so nice. Excellent customer service. This was my first time there but I was with a local so when the waitress came up she said "Do you wanna start out with hummus & pita?" I figured it would be the ordinary hummus and pita....oh no ma'am. This was pita with marinated meat and the warmest pita on the planet. I enjoyed so much of it I couldn't eat the falafel when it came. I definitely wanna go back cause there's so many things on that menu that I would love to try. Hands-down the best Mediterranean food I've ever had.

We really liked our dinner experience at Canal Bistro! The vibes are awesome, huge shaded patio…read moreright along the canal with tons of patrons, and the service was very good. I would come back for that alone even to just sit and drink on a cool evening. Drinks were super good. We ordered the dolma, gyro platter, and shawarma platter Only reason I'm withholding a fifth star is I think the food is a bit overpriced for how good it is. It is good, but I've just had better Mediterranean food for less. The portions are big though, so you could share plates! It is worth a visit! We'll probably be back again

I've been eating here since they opened and is my favorite Greek restaurant in Indy. I love their…read moremenu, although I tend to order the same items (spanakopita aka mini spinach pies, mini shish-kebobs, dolmades, and galaktoboureko for dessert). Some other items I have tried include gyros, spaghetti, and moussaka... Everything is delicious. The restaurant is located at an end of a shopping plaza behind the Fazoli's (across from Lowe's), and has plenty of parking space. There is plenty of seating inside and an outdoor area for nice days. The staff is helpful and cheerful. For several years I received delivery via InstaCart/uber and Door Dash, but now listing and delivery fees vary by provider. So, when my schedule takes me to Avon, I will stop in.

Love this place! Chicken gyro and fries, tzatziki sauce and soft pita, MINI SPINACH PIES…read more Good service and beautiful interior and fun to sit on the patio too in nice weather.

The location inside the food hall is perfect, especially when you're with a group and everyone…read morewants something different. There's truly something for everyone. We opted for spicy gyro which came with fries. It came out piping hot. Service was quick, and the food was a great value. If you're visiting the food hall, be sure to give Mama Fofo's a try.

My husband and I stopped for lunch at The Garage and were both so excited to have Baklava from Mama…read moreFofo's for dessert. I have had mannnny different baklava's and this was the worst I've ever had. The nuts were poorly layered, it was bland, texture of phyllo pastry was dry and chewy and overall just so underwhelming. I took one bite, literally spit it out and threw it away. If you want THE BEST baklava, go to Opa! in Avon.

We ordered several dishes and 100% recommended the butter chicken and the mixed kababs!read more

Came for the baba ganoush (baba ghanouj?) and left more than satisfied. For real, I can eat baba…read moreganoush with pita as a meal. I HAVE eaten baba ganoush with pita as a meal many times. The baba ganoush at Noor Cafe is great, and comes with warm pita slices, plus pickled vegetables on top. I was kinda more hungry than I thought, so I also ordered a falafel pita sandwich and a glass of Pinot Noir. The falafel pita comes with a lot of different vegetables and sauces, and is fresh and cool from the veg, but warm from the falafel and pita. It's also huge! This is something you could definitely split if you wanted to, or eat by yourself if you're especially hungry. I was a little taken aback by how small the dining room is at Noor Cafe. There are four tables, and one of them was filled with toys, which was adorable. Some kid came from out back to play with them, and I was reminded by the adage that the best Asian restaurants are those where some kid is playing or doing their homework in the dining room. I think that might be true! Noor Cafe is not Asian, because they offer Mediterranean food, but they're also not-not Asian because they also offer some Indian options (kaathi rolls, paneer). I mentioned that I got a glass of Pinot Noir here. Yes, they offer beer and wine! They served the red wine chilled, which is not ideal, but I'm willing to overlook that because the baba ganoush was so good.

Love this restaurant. Family owned, home made food was super delicious. It's a beautiful place too…read more Went on a Friday evening and was greeted and seated right away. The gentleman who helped us out was super friendly and helpful. When I mentioned some of the things I like, he suggested the gyros plate which comes with salad, rice, pita bread, and hummus. The hummus might be the best I've ever had. My SO had a beef shawarma sandwich with yellow rice. Delicious. Everything was delicious. I love the combination of flavors. The gyros meat was tender and amazing. For dessert, we had the best baklava ever. Seriously. The layers were perfect. It was sweetened perfectly. It was the first visit by my SO who was pleasantly surprised and impressed by the delicious taste and great service. I wish I lived closer to this place but am glad the great restaurant is still great after all these years.

Just had an excellent lunch at this restaurant. The owner was so friendly and accommodating and the…read morefood was so good. Very welcoming atmosphere. Hummus was the best ive ever had. Im not a tea person, but the rose water tea was amazing. We shared a salad and a mixed platter. Very happy and i will return.

Tiny space packed with flavor…read more Loved the tahini for the falafel. Best I've had. Greek salad was as expected. Lamb kabobs were deliciously seasoned, if a little tough. Gryos were standard, nice fluffy pita bread and delicious seasoned fries. Staff was friendly and quick. Definitely hit the spot for a quick Mediterranean lunch!

Tried Petra Cafe on a long holiday weekend and while the place was busy, service was pretty quick…read moreand it didn't take long for our orders to come out. There's a little indoor seating - not much - so if you have several people in your party, you might not be able to sit inside. We thought the food was fairly bland unfortunately. The tzatziki didn't have much taste, the chicken shawarma needed seasoning and the rice was fairly average. I used all the garlic seasoning and tzatziki to try to bring flavor to everything and that helped but they need to work on adding something to make the food have some actual taste. Salad was probably the best thing we got and the dressing on it was delicious. Both of us left pretty disappointed and decided it's not worth going back to try again.