I was so ready to be swept off my feet by this popular Greek resto in Ossington. Reality was that even though the space was really inviting and beautiful, the food was a different story for me.
First impression was great, what a good looking & live spot. Trendy decor with cultural accents and a bustling open kitchen greeting you right after the front doors. The hanging lights from the ceiling added a warm touch and comfortable level of lighting. Very fun and homey vibe.
This place was packed on a Friday night, we were barely able to squeeze through the crowd of people at the front. Reservation seems to be a must.
Now for the food:
- Spanakopita $12: Traditional spinach and feta filled pie which is essentially a stuffed puff pastry. Was an interesting and flavourful dish but slightly too dry and acidic.
- Roasted eggplant $14: A roasted eggplant with tomato, onion and walnuts on top. The walnuts were a good touch but it was under-seasoned and flavours were forgettable.
- Vine ripe tomatoes and feta salad $18: Not bad but really overpriced for a small bowl of tomatoes and feta cheese.
- Grilled octopus $20: The octupus was tender but the flavours weren't inspiring and tasted just okay.
- Grilled lamb chops $30: Not the best ending to our meal.. the lamb was gamy and lacked juiciness.
Maybe we just didn't order the best items but I really wished we had a better experience with the food. They have some really key ingredients for a cute date spot which was confirmed by the fact that Jonas Valanciunus and his wife sat down at a table right next to us for a dinner date!
Raptors star gawking aside.. It was really 2 star affair for the food and mediocre value but +1 bonus star for the great ambiance and charming decor. Sorry Mamakas, wasn't a fan.