My 400th review goes to the Pantheon Restaurant!
For some reason, despite my big love for Greek cuisine and the Danforth in general, I have never eaten at Pantheon until recently.
Apparently I have been missing out because I was truly impressed with the food and service here.
Pantheon is decorated in a more traditional "taverna" style Greek restaurant as opposed to a fine dining look that many of the other good Danforth spots go for (Ouzeri, Pan on the Danforth, Mezes).
The walls are adorned with lots of cheesy hand-painted landscapes covered over with Greek mythology posters and other fun kitschy bits. The tables are set close together and the place gets packed with hungry customers.
2 of my bestest Yelper friends and I decided to share a mixed platter for $32, piled with 2 dolmades (stuffed grape vine leaves), 2 spanokopita (spinach pie), 2 huge pieces of grilled kalamari, a giant piece of grilled octopus and a big fat Greek sausage. Every item on the platter was delicious and perfectly cooked.
We also shared a plate of tzatziki and pita for $6.95.
Our waiter was an absolute gem! I thanked him using my newly acquired Greek word (Efharisto!) and was stoked that he understood and responded in Greek. THEN he brought us a big slice of FREE CAKE! (Honey cake - Melopita)
Overall - a brilliant meal, very reasonable prices (we paid $17 each included tax and tip) and great service. Free cake rules.
Opa!