We've been to Violi multiple times in Chicago, but this was our first visit to the Naples location, and it absolutely hit the spot. Everything we ordered was incredible. The Greek salad, lamb gyros, branzino, octopus, spreads, tuna tartare, beet salad, saganaki, and the crispy zucchini chips were all outstanding. And then came dessert. I genuinely can't pick a favorite between the donuts, the chocolate cake with ice cream, or the sponge cake. Each one was a wow moment. Truly unforgettable. Our waitress, Elena, was fantastic. She paced the meal perfectly and made the whole experience even better. Big thank you to Peter for the warm hospitality and great vibes. We can't wait to come back. This place continues to impress every single time!!! read more

If I could give zero stars I would!!! We made a reservation for 7:30. We arrived at 7:25 and were told we are running behind. Would you like to sit outside , no, it's 90 degrees. I asked how long of a wait? 10 minutes, 15 minutes she just shrugged and said "I don't " know. She the proceeded to completely ignore us. She started talking to two different wait staff . No apologies, no let me see what I can do. Absolutely the worst place I've been. We left. I just don't understand why they would think in this town that they are that special. I will make sure to tell everyone I know not to go. It seems reservations don't mean anything to them . read more

Let's start with the positives: the place has a great ambiance. The décor is easily 10/10, and the live music is definitely a plus. It's a great atmosphere for drinks and hanging out with friends. The service was good too. However, the food did not match the experience and atmosphere we were expecting. We were a group of five, and only one person (me, actually) enjoyed the food. The birthday girl ordered the Lamb Souvlaki and didn't like the texture of the meat -- she even said it didn't taste like lamb. My nephew had the Seafood Linguine and rated it a 4/10. The linguine itself was cooked perfectly, but the sauce was bland and lacked flavor, and it only came with a few small pieces of lobster. We also ordered the Chicken Souvlaki and the Salmon. They were decent, but the protein portions were small and not really worth the price. I had the burger, which was good, but the patty was also very small. I've had much better burgers for $17. Overall, we would not return for the food. The menu is limited, the prices are high for what you get, and most dishes were lacking flavor. read more

I thought hard about writing this review and leaving the rating of 1 star or not leaving a review at all. There were 4 of us for dinner on April 1 (yes, April Fools Day). Violi is situated in the old Bravo restaurant in Mercato. Great location, complimentary valet parking NO longer provided. The bar and baths are basically the same, as is the ceiling (tiles near the kitchen are dirty and in need of replacement). The Greek pergola and artificial flowers (bougainvillea, I think) add a nice environmental interior element. I wonder how they clean the flowers? Tables are nicely spaced, comfortable and new. Outdoor seating is the same but on this day there was a torrential rain so no one was sitting outdoors, around the bar only. We were seated against the wall, comfortably, and our server was attentive. Perhaps too attentive, spoke broken English, and she asked my companion for her ID. We all laughed. My companion is 55 years old! She said it was policy to check for ID's for anyone looking 30 or under. My companion was flattered, but really? We ordered a bottle of the Zoe Rose for $40. It was fine. We ordered appetizers of Charred Octopus (charred cipollini onions, fresno chiles, kalamata olive relish). and Crispy Zucchini & Eggplant (tzatziki, smoked paprika). Hardly any Tzatziki sauce either. We were served one arm of octopus in a bowl with a grilled half lemon and a sauce. Our server cut the octopus into about 6 pcs and finished with a squeeze of lemon. We thought it would come grilled with vegetables, no sauce, but covered in what seemed to be a yogurt sauce? The octopus was tough, certainly far from tender. It was tough to cut (server had to work to cut it), tough to chew, and not to our liking either in texture, taste or appearance (sorry, forgot to photo). The crispy zucchini & Eggplant was barely crispy, more soggy and drenched in oil. We shared the apps between the 4 of us and did not finish either of them. We all agreed they were not what we had expected. Across the table they ordered Seafood Linguine (with lobster, shrimp, clams basil and lemon) to share, we did the same. I also ordered the Avgolemono Soup (cup) and Spanakopita (they spell it Spanakopitakia on the menu). The seafood linguine is served in a red sauce. You can see small pieces of shrimp and lobster, didn't see any clams, the basil ingredient gives the impression it is served in a clear sauce (not red), and there was no taste of lemon (nor should there be in a red sauce). Pasta was overcooked and soft. For $38.99, it was overpriced, under proportioned (didn't see any clams), and poorly prepared/presented. We asked for cheese to top off the pasta and our server brought us grated/shredded cheese, not sure what kind it was. The cup of Avgolemono soup was fine, but average. Here was the big surprise. I spent close to 40 years attending the Greek Church and participated in dinners, festivals, etc., I grew up in a Middle Eastern family and my Mother, Aunts, Sisters all prepare/d Spanakopita. I was served 4 triangular pieces of Spanakopita! I was expecting a rectangle or square cut from a large tray as would be traditional. I guess that is the reason for their spelling and as an appetizer it is what the chef decided would be appropriate. The menu does say "4 pc", and I didn't ask how it is prepared, so that is my bad. When they served it my friends asked if they bought it frozen from Costco! I've had frozen before from the supermarket and will say there was a little more filling than the store bought so perhaps they are home made. Regardless, not the image I had when I ordered. We skipped dessert. My portion of the nights bill, with tip, came to about $150.00 of which 1/3 was the wine. Still, a lot of money for the portions and the quality offered. I've visited other Greek restaurants in the area, was looking forward to dining at Violi's but unfortunately will most likely not return except to perhaps sit at the bar for a cocktail after the snowbirds leave Naples. Opa! read more

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We came here on Saturday to celebrate two birthdays and had an amazing experience! The ambiance is PERFECT! The pergola with hanging plants, amazing dim lighting throughout, and cute lamps on the tables set the perfect scene for a romantic date night or fun girls night out! We LOVED the spreads and bread, crispy calamari, and fried zucchini as appetizers. I got the Violi burger for my meal. It had a great balance of flavors along with the Greek fries. Our server Anica took great care of us and made the evening run very smoothly with drinks flowing and food coming out hot and fresh. I would definitely recommend and would come back! read more

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Fantastic restaurant most places aren't very accommodating to children. This place was very very welcoming. The food was excellent. The drinks were excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed. read more

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I would move just to be near this restaurant! Hands down some of the best food in Naples! I can't wait to return! read more

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Excellent new find for our culinary adventures here in southwest Florida. The atmosphere is very inviting & keeping with the Mediterranean theme. Ordering the salmon Souvlaki surly is a must in my opinion. The salmon was moist & flavorful as was the fluffy well spiced rice it comes with. We are surly coming back! read more

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The food was really good--yes, it's a high-end restaurant with prices that make you pause and re-read the menu, but it was totally worth it. Service was fantastic too. Everyone was attentive, friendly, and actually seemed happy to be there (rare these days). The ambiance was on point with bougainvillea scattered across the ceiling, giving it that "I should take pictures of this" vibe. When we went, it felt like everyone was celebrating their birthday... including me Apparently it was the night for it. They go all out for birthdays--each person gets what can only be described as a mini sparkler flame thrower. Subtle? No. Awesome? Absolutely. Important note: This is Naples. There are lots of older people. Also dress appropriately. The place also dies down as the night ages! read more

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Excellent Happy Hour bar area experience with Shaina (cheerful and attentive). We started w a Sauv Blanc and Old Fashioned for drink time. Following, we had a mix of items ranging from grilled meatballs, oysters, calamari, and pita w tzatziki, all of which were very good. The indoor/outdoor bar and patio area layout was perfect to enjoy the weather. Inside was also to capacity. Overall, Violi is a hit! read more

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found all dishes were way to salty, had to drink a gallon of water when I got home. We won't be returning. read more

I had to upgrade to 5 stars due to our most recent dining experience. We came for my mother in law's birthday and Jovain was our waiter. His service was exceptional! We were a big group and it was an extremely busy night. From the moment we sat down his smile was contagious. He set the tone for a fun evening. We had the dips, calamari, meatballs and hummus for appetizers. For entrees, lamb gyro, filet slouvaki, salmon, and the flavors of everything was spot on. For dessert we had the donuts, baklava, chocolate cake and the pastry puff. Also had some incredible cocktails including the old fashioned and strawberry spritz. The DJ set the vibe and they have a small celebration with sparklers and napkins spinning around! It was quite the party but the best part of the evening was the service. Thank you Jovain!!! We will definitely be back. read more

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I'd like to give this place a second try soon. :) So why am I giving this restaurant 3 stars? I made reservations and put notes that we were celebrating my friend's birthday, and called in advance to make sure they knew, she was coming from Atlanta. Well although I must say we had a phenomenal time, they seated us next to the kitchen, might as well give us a table inside the kitchen and there were dirty glasses in our table, the small lamp made the dirty glasses even more visible. Then, I ordered rose and you can tell that even my glass wasn't well cleaned. That was just an instant let down, but tried not to focus on that. The service was great, our waitress was very patient and explained every dish to us. The food was also great, and again, we had a wonderful time, despite being seated next to the kitchen lol. It's very loud but that's okay, it's a party vibe when you're there and they gave us bottle sparklers (all of us). The place got lit after. That's why I'd like to give them a second try. read more

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We tried the new restaurant in Mercato - Violi Naples. The new interior is beautiful. We thought that the food was just ok. For these prices not worth it. We will not be coming back. read more

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We celebrated our friend's birthday last night at Violi and had the best time. Luis and Andrew made sure to greet me and assure me that they had everything handled to make sure our party of 15 guests had a great time. Our server, Apostolis, was amazing. He was so personable and so friendly. He was a 15 out of 10! Next time we go there I will be sure to ask for him as our waiter. Food was excellent. We had the bread service followed by Saganaki and calamari. The main dishes were Chilean sea bass, lamb gyros, and Pastitsio (everyone's favorite) we also had Greek fries (so good). Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! Desert was the amazing skolatopita- it was divine! They weren't able to have the sparklers at 9pm but they did still have the music and napkin waving. Our waiter Apostolis was so friendly and made sure we were treated like we were the only ones in the restaurant. Out of 10, he was a 20! Ask for him when you dine there. I know I will. read more

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This place just opened and I went here with friends for happy hour! I will say there were a lot of employees and the service was still getting figured out but the staff was nice and everyone jumped in. The space itself was very pretty and welcoming. It was busy but I love that they have indoor and outdoor seating. The happy hour was amazing, they have great options of food and and drinks. I was obsessed with the calamari and the hummus. For mains I had the deconstructed pastizio and it was different but delicious. My friends had the clam pasta and that was delicious too! read more

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FABULOUS happy hour spread! The food and drinks were delicious. Everything came out quickly. The music wasn't loud, made me think of what Ancient Greek house music might sound like, and the restaurant itself was beautiful. Andrew, our bartender, was very knowledgeable, kind, and made some pretty fantastic drinks. Definitely will be back soon! read more

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Was able to try the newest addition to Mercato Violi(formerly Bravo) and was not disappointed. The restaurant is beautiful. We were a party of 5 seated immediately at 5:30 in a nice u-shaped booth. Our server was Tassos who was excellent. Very nice drink selection. We tried a variety of menu items including Saganaki ,Meatballs, Grilled Octopus, Shrimp with Feta, Spanakopita and Shredded Cheese Fries all that I would definitely order again. Our main dishes were Lamb Chops, Lamb Shank, Moussaka, Lamb Kabobs and Cheeseburger. All done perfectly with excellent flavors and perfectly portioned. Dessert was a delicious puffed pastry with with cinnamon and ice cream amazing and a beignet type pastry with several toppings...wonderful. The owner Luke came by and introduced himself to us which was very nice and we wished him much success in his new venture. Very happy with Mercatos new addition read more

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Four of us here last night for the first time. It was great to be sitting outside on the patio. First would like to say five stars for the service. Our server BRIAN H. was great. He was very professional and helpful to all with the menu. He was very personable and great talking with in between the many trips to the table as we kept ordering entrees on and off the Happy Hour menu our entire stay. Thanks again BRIAN. And appreciate the humor. We did laugh. Will see you again! We did order a lot off the menus. HAPPY HOUR MENU;: SPANAKOPITAKIA: spinach, feta, crispy phyllo- 2pcs. CRISPY ZUCCHINI & EGGPLANT:tzatziki, smoked paprika HUMMUS & CHARRED BEETS: warm pita, pomegranate, toasted pine nuts CRISPY CALAMARI: caper tartar sauce, lemon, smoked paprika GRILLED MEATBALLS: smoked yogurt, tomato, mint-2 pcs. (not the traditional Italian meatballs) THE REGULAR MENU: HORIATIKI SALAD: very generous vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumber, barrel aged feta, red onion, fresh oregano, capers, (delicious feta cheese throughout but would like to have seen more lettuce) CAST IRON MOUSSAKA: beef ragu, grilled eggplant, potato, béchamel They transformed the restaurant inside with beautiful overhead flowers and nice rearrangements on tables and booths. Reasonable prices on all menus. read more

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I wasn't really impressed with this new place...but I will give it a second chance! With a great location and vibe, Violì will probably get a lot of attention from the crowd that wants to be seen. But for me, the food and service were lacking. My Old Fashioned was overly sweet and not very cold. The grilled octopus was tiny portion for the price, and while it was extremely tender, there was way too much lemon for my taste. I tried my buddy's lamb gyro, which was flavorful, but for the me the texture was mushy and not appealing (maybe it was marinated for too long?). Another friend got the jumbo prawn that he didn't care for...and it wasn't nearly as "jumbo" as he would have liked! The service at the bar was a bit off. Seating was extremely low (chairs too short), so we all felt like we had to reach for our food and were uncomfortable. The bartender was busy, but we had to ask for menus, napkins, and water. All in all, this place will probably work out the kinks over time, but only if they listen to customer feedback. The bar for Greek food is pretty high in the area with Estia just down the street. Fingers crossed that Violì will step up. read more

Violi is a much needed addition to the Naples dining scene. It's a foodie's paradise in a sea of so-so restaurants. Our party of 4 was lucky enough to get a reservation on opening night. We were seated at what I consider the best table in the restaurant... the "J booth" which is a comfortable J shaped booth in the corner of the bar, where you can see all the goings-on in both the bar and the main dining room. Whoever designed this booth is a genius! The atmosphere is beautiful and classy, with pink flowers covering the ceiling and a mix of tables and booths in the main dining area, and a large rectangular bar and some high top tables in the lounge area. There is a happy hour from 3-6pm, and given we could only get a 5:15 resv we were able to partake in it. From the HH menu we tried the old fashioned and the vodka martini. Both were good but if you want to make any tweaks to the cocktails be aware that some are pre-batched so it's not possible to make changes. From the HH food menu we had: - Saganakj which was set aflame table side and was tangy and tasty 4* - Charred eggplant dip aka baba ganoush which was smoky and smooth, served with a thick pita bread and veggie crudite 5* - Spanakopita was some of the best I've had, flaky filo on the outside and perfectly seasoned spinach/feta filling 5* - Fried zucchini and eggplant which was thinly sliced and not too oily 4* For main courses from the regular dinner menu we had the lamb chops which were perfectly cooked and tender, and the linguini and clams - both 5*. Our server Wila was professional and polished, and her friendly personality and excellent service made our experience even better. Service execution and food quality was flawless, especially given it was opening night. The owner/manager stopped by to introduce himself and check on our table, which was a nice gesture that shows they care about their customers. We will definitely be back often. Highly recommend! read more

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Absolutely amazing place. We came here for my birthday and it was a great experience with food service quick and lots of refills when needed read more

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"My advice to you is to order something else", said our server after my son complaining how dry and cold the gyro was that he received. I was stunned at this a several other oddities at Violi. I understand the restaurant is fairly new but I would say most of my issues are service related, which was enough I would not come back. Upon arrival, the front of house was friendly. We had a reservation and was seated right away. The interior was fine but a bit cheesy with lots of fake flowers everywhere. The red flowers were overkill. The waitress arrived, took drink order and initial greeting. It was 5 min to happy hour, which had some great options to explore and try before ordering off the over priced regular menu. When asked this server about this menu she said she didnt know and happy hour is likely not anytime soon. Shortly after, FOH stopped by to pass out the menus. Drinks, apps and kids meals ordered. Everything came out very random. Some of us had drinks, some did not. The waitress did not ask everyone at table if they wanted drinks so my kids missed out and had to wait. The cocktails were underwhelming. Nothing special and tasted a bit watered down. We were told they did not have frozen cocktail listed on HH menu but she said we could just do a mojito instead of frozen mojito. Charged us full price so find lots of sneaky tactics. We tried almost all HH food: Oysters - great, tasty Hummus and charred beets- good flavor but no way were the beets toasted. Spanikopita- good, lacking presentation Saganaki- great, tasty Greek fries- great, tasty Calamari- good, tasty The kids meals were terrible! My kids were shocked by how dry and no flavor the girl had. Pita was hard, cold. No presentation, no tzakiti, onions, tomatoes. Super boring! The pasta with meatballs also very boring, lacking flavor. I think since kids they refused to do anything nice here. Like kids wouldn't notice. The service was just terrible, food was mostly good but noting wow and not worth for sure the price point in menu. I would pass this one - mercato sure skimping on restaurant quality read more

I am Greek American. I know Mediterranean cuisine very well. This was an exceptional restaurant. Obviously very popular as we could barely get into the place, but I love the food and recommended it highly! read more

Lamb Gyros were wonderful, except the extras were one Tbsp each of onion and tomato, plus a small portion of tzatziki sauce . . only enough for one gyro. I asked for more tzatziki sauce, which they gladly brought, but when getting my bill they had charged me an extra $5!! So my $39 Gyros turned into $44! I hate being nickel and dimed. Won't be back . . . read more

The atmosphere and the service and food are all on point. Loved eating here and puppy menus sealed the deal with food service to your pet in stainless steel bowls not to mention puppy sundae for dessert. Awesome experience. read more

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Immediate service to be seated was quick with a reservation. Once we were at our table, no service for over 20 minutes. When we approached the hostess to explain no one has come over, she apologized and sent another server over as ours, "disappeared". Alex, was great. He was attentive, helpful, and apologetic for our wait. We started with two dips - spicy feta & charred eggplant. Both were good and the pita is so fluffy. For drinks we tried the Yamas and the Old Fashion. The Old Fashion was flavorful, the Yamas tasted like water. For entrees we tried the Moussaka and the Gyros. Interesting presentation to create your own Gyros - was not expecting that. Being served with Greek Fries would've been a nice touch. The Moussaka was really flavorful and delicious. Overall, not entirely impressed and probably would not be back unless for appetizers and quick bites. There's too many kinks to work out for a new restaurant. Possibly sitting inside compared to outside is the move but who knows. read more

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Spectacular visit! Violi is the new Greek restaurant in the Mercato center. The interior decor transports you to Greece. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We were able to get a table for 2 without reservation on a Saturday night, but it looks like you'd need a reservation for any larger parties. We indulged in Greek white wine which was crisp and fresh. We tried the spicy feta dip and saganaki to start. The saganaki is lit on fire in front of you before it is served, how fun! The deconstructed pastisio came highly recommended by our waitress and I truly enjoyed it! The short rib + truffle sauce was delectable. My husband enjoyed the violi burger and he said the fries were "the best fries I've ever had in my life". Quite the endorsement! The atmosphere is lively with Greek music playing throughout the restaurant and onto the patio. The bar looked like a fun place to hangout, as well. Overall, Violi is a fabulous addition to the Mercato center and we will certainly be returning to try more fabulous dishes! read more

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Meh. We were excited to try this new place in the Mercato and it left me unsatisfied. We were sat in a big semi circle booth next to the kitchen. The dips and bread were good- the eggplant dip being a favorite but one round piece of naan type bread was not enough for 5 people and the amount of dip. No one loved their food beyond the octopus and fried calamari apps. The service seems really good to start but once I witnessed our waiter get visibly annoyed with one of the busers and with another waitress - I was wildly turned off. I get working in service isn't the easiest but treat your coworkers with respect - at least in front of the customers. I will NOT be coming back. read more

Came for my Anniversary as the place looked amazing. Unfortunately the parking was slammed so by the time we got to the restaurant we were 17 min late. Lost our table as they gave it away without a call even though i confirmed 2 hrs before. They found us a table out on the patio to accommodate us. Staff were very friendly but lacked training. Not once did they ask if were celebrating anything. Appetisers showed up 5-10 min appart. Very aquard waiting for a second dish that long. Not timmed well. Table was not cleared properly between courses. So they had to clear out plates as they brought the main dishes. Then they forgot cutlery and we had to wait for that. Dessert was offereed without any coffee. If they didnt say sorry 1000 times i would have been pissed. Service was also rushed as we got in and out in less than 1.5 hrs. So for the good side. Food here did not disappoint. All the dishes were very tasty and would make any Greek proud. Tuna dish was a beautiful modern twist witg a Greek flair. The salmon souvlaki was beautiful and one of a kind dish. The leg of lamb was excellent and fall off the bone. Great food presentation and reasonable portion size. I love the new place and I think they have a great future. Need better staff or training to have a better experience. read more

Joey and his team deployed exemplary Hospitality once again the Ribeyes were cooked perfectly the zucchini chips were fantastic

Everything at Violi is second to none. Food was absolutely delightful. Service is on point. And the vibe for Naples is unmatched. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Enjoyed an excellent dinner with friends! Variety of menu options and everything was fantastic. Staff were pleasant and service was great. Will return again soon. read more

My son and his friends had dinner here last night 5/1/26, and while the atmosphere and service were nice, the experience took a bad turn afterward. Shortly after eating, my son became very sick. He ended up vomiting his entire dinner and was sick throughout the night. He's still not feeling well this morning. This was our first time trying this place, and I truly didn't expect our evening to end like this. I'm sharing this so the restaurant is aware and can look into it, because food safety is extremely important. read more

First time here and the quality of the food is amazing we sat at the bar had meatballs, calamari with hummus and grilled beets that was delicious. 1/2 dozen fresh oysters are the best south of Boston. Our servers are very attentive and super friendly. The environment is lovely We will be back soon read more

Violi is a great addition to Mercato and should do very well. We ordered every HH app to sample the offerings at our table of 5 and we enjoyed them all. The calamari was delicate, crispy and flavorful. The beets and hummus were light and tasty. The pita and dips were delicious. The saganaki did not disappoint. The meatballs were moist and light. We had the primo corner table overlooking the bar area. The atmosphere is upbeat and fun. Our server was very sweet and the staff friendly. We will be back! read more

Visited Violi Restaurant once again for brunch/ early dinner. Our waiter was Akino, what a wonderful experience and very knowledgeable waiter. What ever our party of 5 ordered was over the top‼ Much better than our previous visit to the restaurant. The octopus was spectacular and everyone else's meal was delicious and very well presented. FYI, Akino was such a great addition to our dinner and meal! Pay a visit to the restaurant, ask for Akino, you will not go wrong. read more

This restaurant is AMAZING! The food was some of the best I've had. Our sever was very attentive and had fantastic recommendations for our party. Malone was our food runner and he kept cracking jokes and he had the whole table laughing! The restaurant is beautiful and the live music that started at sunset was so beautiful! The pasticio is what I had and I cannot recommend it enough. read more

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Overall food was good, went for lunch, I'm assuming dinner is much better. Had the lamb gyro and it was like eating a sloppy Joe rather than a gyro with how the meat was. read more

Service was average. Halibut had almost no flavor. Appetizers were good. Saganaki was among the best I ever had. Served the table water without ice. One and done, unfortunately. Estia was far better. read more