The Village Taverna

Wonderful food and excellent service in a very charming Mykonos reminiscent Greek restaurant in…read moredowntown Victoria BC. Ithaka was located directly across the street from our hotel. The outside has a huge windmill that looks very much like the windmills on the hill in Mykonos! The white and azure blue exterior and the beautiful floral decor and Greek Knick knacks inside are so warm and inviting. It didn't matter that it was cold and rainy in Victoria that day. Inside you were transported to sunny Santorini or Mykonos. The servers were friendly, helpful with menu descriptions, and respectfully attentive. We were there near closing but no one made us feel rushed or overstaying our welcome. The food was authentic and delicious! We enjoyed the spanakopita. I had the avgolemono soup (instead of fries) with my gyro and my partner had the Greek ribs. For dessert, we had the Ekmek which was a tradional Greek custard. It was amazing. We'll definitely return to this place the next time we are in Victoria!

Party of 4 arrived at 6:15. Waited 35. minutes for a server. Water was offered about 15 mins in…read more After 35 mins awaiting server drinks were ordered+ a bottle of wine. We waited another 30+ mins for drinks and wine to arrive. Server brought drinks then left. 15-20 mins after that asked front of house to send our server so we may order. Before our food arrived (remember, we arrived at 6:15) it was almost dark outside! We asked for hummus/pita and Saganaki, they were delicious. moussaka (2) were full of potatoes (seriously, in moussaka?) no evidence of eggplant in either. 1 chicken dish was okay, and my falafel, dry, overcooked so hard when I put my fork into the pieces they shattered. A tiny dollop of tzatziki sauce (maybe a scant tablespoon) could not help this overly cooked dried entree . Had we not waited 1 1/2 hours I may have asked for a re-do. As it was, we just wanted to finish and leave. We have been here 3 or 4 times previously with no complaints, but this time it was a very unpleasant experience for $300+. Not recommended!

The interior is somewhat understated for a Greek place.

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Gyrosa Fresh Greek

4.5(4 reviews)

6.4 km

Gyrosa is sooooo good and tasty. The meat is not processed and the pita is perfect. The rice and…read moregreek salad was flavourful. I was so excited to see the owner. It's the same person that operated OPA at Mayfair Mall a few years back. Opa wasn't the same after he left.

I've been wanting to try Gyrosa Fresh Greek for a very long time and I finally got to eat here! I…read moreordered the falafel wrap and it was delicious! I appreciated the flavours and textures of the fries and falafel giving it the crunch and it was tasty! Great service and ambiance Highly recommend going if you're around and wanting a quick and not too expensive bite for lunch or snack.

Falafel wrap with fries

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Greek N Go

4.5(10 reviews)

1.4 km

We tried the shrimp souvlaki, chicken skewer, and falafel wrap and all of it was delicious. The…read morefood was tasty, the service was great, and our order came out quickly. Overall a great experience! :) highly recommend

So good and so friendly!! Delicious food! The taziki sauce is top tier! Loved it at the food truck…read moreat the pier! The lemonade and orangeade drinks were DELICIOUS as well!

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The Olive Branch Restaurant

3.6(7 reviews)

5.2 km

Best option at Tillicum Mall. The gyros, in particular, are great. Good options for drinks. The…read morestaff are polite. New owners added some nice touches. The space is a bit small, so not a place that you'd go for a sit-down meal. Haven't tried the rest of the menu, but the gyros alone are enough for me before going to a movie across the street.

Best Bubble Tea in Town, great selection to choose from. Lots of parking…read more The Wraps are great. They even have Halo Halo a Filipino favourite. Good healthy choices

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Fig Mediterranean Deli

3.6(26 reviews)

5.3 km•Mayfair

Came here from the 4.7 star and +700 reviews from another site…read more Service was super friendly, the deli has a lot of cool items you wouldn't be able to find at a normal grocery store such as special cooking or flavoring oils, dried goods, special coffee, these are a couple of the ones that stood out to me. The samosas were tasty, well seasoned beef filling with some peas and carrots similar to a shepard's pie. The shawarma meat was not very great. Texture felt old and taste was not really like shawarma you'd get at a solid donair place. Also the hummus and pickles were overpowering the wrap. 7.5/10 overall for interesting deli items, good service, but underwhelming items I ordered.

The owner has put a pro-Pal scarf on wall with a map that denies the existence of Israel. When…read moreconfronted, the owner was disrespectful and defiant. Didn't care if he lost customers. Food and service has always been mediocre at best, so will not ever return.

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OPA! of Greece Bay Centre

3.3(10 reviews)

1.3 km

The spanakopita is made with puff pastry rather than phyllo dough. The texture suggests that it's…read moreheated up in a microwave but I didn't see one. And, it looks like a cinnamon bun. Just disappointing....

Absolutely hit the spot. Love this place so much. My favorite mediterranean place to eat when I…read morecome to Canada. This location was especially clean and well kept. Food just made fresh not been sitting.

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OPA! of Greece Mayfair Centre

4.1(11 reviews)

3.7 km

Kamala, 10/10 experience. we love her, we will come back just for her smile! Her service was…read moreincredible! I wish she had more staff to back her up. the food was fresh and fast. I love opa I love opa I love opa

My family and I came to Victoria as visitors from California. Mall food/service has a certain…read morestigma, but the staff at this place had the worst attitude. The person taking the order spoke so quickly that I didn't understand. When I continued with the order, instead of kindly repeating her question, she gave me the rudest look of disdain. When we went to ask another worker for an extra plate, she grabbed a used plate in front of her, shook off the crumbs and gave it to me. The gyro and souvlaki are the same item, and both were dryer than jerky. The parmesan thrown on the pita threw off the taste of true Greek food. I'd never recommend this place nor go back. I pray that the employees (including the employees next door at Pho Tru) take some dedicated training to kind, helpful and empathetic customer service (for these jobs and future ones).

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Estia Gourmet - Greek On The Street

2.7(3 reviews)

0.1 km

We made the mistake of eating from a Greek on the street food truck. It was so awful, we threw…read moreover half in the garbage. The Greek salad was tasteless and not fresh; the meat in the gyro was some kind of mystery processed meat. total rip off. So disappointed. Will never order again from then. I heard it has been bought out. definitely not authentic Greek food.

Not great. Small portions for the price, the falafel was dry even for falafel, meat was dry, no…read morepita with the veggie combo. The hummus and spanakopita were salty. The dolmades were fine, nothing special. It is sad that though this is in walking distance of me I won't be returning.

OPA! of Greece Hillside Centre

2.7(7 reviews)

3.9 km

It's fast food to be sure but won't leave you feeling crappy. Fast and friendly service, good…read morequality ingredients and a decent Greek salad. I tend to get the Opa Platter but the wraps are also good. Mild flavored lamb so even folks who aren't lamb fans will probably like it but the gyro, beef and chicken are also available.

I found myself out at the mall last night and while my kids were noshing on poutine I needed…read moresomething a little healthier. I wandered over to Opa as they have a low carb option of Greek salad with a skewer of meat. As I have been doing Keto for the last 8 months, I am always on the lookout for spots I can eat, and this salad plate has been a dependable option for me. The one here is fine, not as good as the one at Mayfair or the Bay Centre, but acceptable. The dressing could have a bit more tang to it and the vegetables were seemingly a little tired, but it was 7:30 and so they'd likely been sitting cut for a while. It isn't perfect, but it was satisfying and the lamb wasn't overcooked, which is a big plus in my book.

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Excellent food for the cost at lunchtime. Owner is personable, and supports the community.

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