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| - Let me first say that it is so nice to see new diversity in dining at Quail Corners.. I've lived in the area on and off for over 22 years and to see the place get a face lift after that long, and new shops is a very welcome change.
After an afternoon shopping with my mother, we decided to eat here for a rather late dinner, around 9:00. Knowing that many dining establishments in the area close around that time, our hopes were feeble in finding a good meal at this hour. Fortunately, Ilios Noche doesn't close until 10:30 on Saturdays, and we were welcomed by the hosts with a smile. We were seated rather quickly, after a ten minute wait. Our server was immediately attentive, but left us feeling a little rushed to decide what we wanted to eat. Having never been here before, I asked her for a few recommendations and a few more minutes to decide.
While reading the rest of the menu options, we ordered a round of local beers (they offer several) and the taste of four spreads to start our meal. They included a roasted eggplant spread (similar to babaganoush), hummus, red pepper spread, and tzatziki, served with warm pita bread. We all decided that the eggplant and tzatziki were our favorites. For main course, I ordered the chicken limonata- a half roasted chicken, baby potatoes, artichoke hearts served in pan jus. My mother ordered a pasta dish with chicken and spinach in a tomato cream sauce, and my father the crazy lasagna. I was hoping my chicken limonata would have been closer to a Grecian-style lemon chicken , but I think serving it in pan jus was Ilios' spin on that traditional flavor. Potatoes and artichokes were tender, and complimented the chicken well. Mom's pasta was tasty, but I think dad's crazy lasagna wins. The best part of their dishes were the portion size- they ordered the half size, and still had plenty to take home for lunch the next day.
We debated deserts after seeing what the table next to ours had ordered- some sort of chocolate torte, but decided that would be saved for another time. The baklava and pistachio ice cream just beckons my taste buds. All of their deserts are made in house by their pastry chef (who is of Mediterranean descent). Authentic, to say the least, and I'm sure they are all delicious.
I'll be back for sure.
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