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| - If you had told me last week that I would be giving a cafe in Gilbert five stars I would have told you you're crazy. Folks, YOU CRAZY!!
I was not expecting to be wowed by the unassuming uptown Romeo's Euro Cafe in Gilbert's little downtown district. But it delivered and outdid itself.
After the painfully hard decision based on the huge and extensive menu, I ordered the Avocado Feta Pita ($7) and was BLOWN away by the taste. The inside of the pita revealed a sauteed melange of grilled turkey, avocado, feta and a special dressing. I'm a huge fan of avocado, so I had an inkling I might like this - but I was a bit skeptical of the sauted part of this. That's a bit too decadent and rich for my tastes.
But I didn't care. That's how freaking good this pita was. I'm a dude and don't have hips or anything, but if bigger hips were a consequence for this, LAY IT ON BABY!!
Was it authentic Greek? Not at all. I would consider it more New American, with Mediterranean influences.
It didn't stop there though. My fellow eating partner ordered the Corinthian salad ($11), which looked mighty attractive I might add - and I don't care for salads at all. It was gigantic and came appointed with grilled chicken, artichoke, hearts of palm, red peppers, mushroom, feat and capers in a Italian dressing. Sounds pretty pedestrian until you see the size of the presentation and the veggies used (marinated mushrooms, for example).
Dessert was just as incredible. That's what you first notice when you walk in the door, btw - the big glass counter full of freshly baked desserts - from cheesecakes to tarts, you name it they probably have it. The apple strudel was a rather large portion, flaky and not too sweet. But the runaway winner (that even the server agreed on) was the caramel kiss cheesecake - caramel marbled with dark chocolate. The texture and taste outdid even the Cheesecake Factory.
While lunch was pretty cheap and basically consists of pitas, burgers, subs and salads, the dinner menu is larger (chicken, seafood, Greek plates and pasta) and seems to run a bit higher at $15 - $20 for entrees.
The space itself lives up to its name with marble tabletops and wrought iron chairs. It feels very Euro and very cafe inside - with a decidedly boutique feel. While it's not overly lady-like in here, it would be kind of uncomfortable for a casual everyday Joe used to steakhouses and burger joints.
Good service despite the busy and brisk lunch time crowd. Romeo's Euro Cafe is really out of the way for me but definitely worth going out of my way for. I can't wait to return.
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