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Nº 1042 in 1921 in Cardiff

Nº 8 of 11 Greek in Cardiff

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH.. lambspinachprawnscheesechickenoldstuffedmoussakasaladgarlicbeautifulcookedolivesmeat

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The staff were really rude from start, made us feel very uncomfortable and I welcomed. Will not be coming back and would not recommend.

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larabI5544XE . 2022-05-08

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Visited the aegean on 30/05/19 have previously been before with family and friends this time we went has a couple we ordered the meze this time which was fabulous the small plates just kept coming out really enjoyed even took a dessert home best Greek restaurant and the owner is so charming coming out of the kitchen to check everything is OK with your food staff are so friendly if you haven't tried yet you really should it's a little piece of Greece in Cardiff xx

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608debbiec . 2019-05-31

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We visited Aegean last Saturday, It was very busy although the waitress was very friendly and polite; the food was very healthy and delicious, the Chef Lefteris is a sociable man and checked on us if everything was okay by himself. It was our first time but not gonna be the last time, because of the great atmosphere and amazing food.

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Bellaraad92 . 2019-05-31

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My wife and I booked in to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We chose here as we were married in Greece a number of years ago and was looking for something which reminded us of that time and Greek authenticity....we were not disappointed! Although the restaurant was quiet as soon as we walked in the decor was superb and we were greeted by the owner and our waitress for the evening who both were very friendly and welcoming. We both chose a number of dishes off the meze menu which has so much choice of authentic dishes there is something to suit everyone's taste buds. All of the dishes were so tasty, the meat balls, Greek sausage, calamari, stuffed vine leaves, tzatziki, pita breads and gyros were all to die for and reminded us so much of our wedding in Greece. This is a gem of a restaurant. The food is amazing and reasonably priced, the service is fabulous and welcoming, the owner is amazing and friendly, highly recommended and we will return.

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21JeffR . 2019-05-30

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The food was lovely, authentic and tasty, beautifully tender meat and well balanced flavours in the tapas. What a treat! What a lovely place

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scraggly . 2019-05-23

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I dined there this evening with five good friends and we were greeted with a warm welcome by the owner, Lefteris, a superb host for the evening. We opted for the set meze menu for six people and we were not disappointed with the quality and quantity of the meal. Each dish was beautifully presented and tasted as good as it looked. I will certainly be returning.

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Martyn W . 2019-05-22

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Our food was amazing, the atmosphere was lovely and we couldn’t fault the service. The staff were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

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sm1988957 . 2019-05-19

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Another beautiful, freshly cooked, authentic Greek meal. Best restaurant in Cardiff, for food, service and atmosphere.

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ang1320 . 2019-05-18

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Great food, even better host! Love it here! We had load of meze’s and all of them were fantastic! Top night!

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Lee S . 2019-05-17

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An amazing experience once more. Fresh, homemade greek food. Friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended!

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Magdalini S . 2019-05-10

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I enjoed the food very much. Nice environment with chilled music. Really nice staffs. I would love to go there again.

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Erfan1028 . 2019-05-08

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Great authentic Greek meal. Lovely friendly staff with a great sense of humour and even better food. Will be back very soon

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Alexwilliams296 . 2019-05-02

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Decided to visit here after trying other Greek restaurants in the past. Rather quiet at the time but the service was good and very polite with an explanation of what was on the menu. Ordered a few Meze dishes and the Chicken Gyros which was ok but I have had better.

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Euros2010 . 2019-04-22

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Delicious and authentic food at very reasonable prices. Lovely staff and very friendly chef/owner who made us feel right at home! Also feels good supporting an independent business.

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hrb2907 . 2019-04-13

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Had a great night and an excellent meal. We all shared the meze which was amazing, great selection and an opportunity to try different dishes. Service was excellent, very friendly. It was a little bit pricey but considering what we had was worth it. Thanks for a great evening!

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SandHCardiff . 2018-11-12

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went on a midweek night with some friends having never been here before. a fantastic host/chef who explained different dishes to us, food was delicious .the service was fantastic. Looking forward to our next visit.

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camper25 . 2018-10-29

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Celebramos nuestro aniversario de bodas de plata en el Egeo y tuvimos una noche absolutamente perfecta.

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Derek C . 2018-10-28

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Visité aquí a mediados de la semana, solo había un hombre que era el cocinero, el hombre del bar y el camarero, pero lo hizo muy bien con todo. Fuimos por el menú de meze. La comida era increíble y mucho. Simplemente vive a la vuelta de la esquina, pero nunca he estado aquí antes, pero definitivamente volveré.

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Lparky . 2018-10-27

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Fantastic warm service from the lovely chef who ran a one man show on the night we visited! Very efficient service - considering that on his own he took the order, cooked and served our table of five AND still managed to chat with us and make us feel welcome. I loved the prawns in tomato sauce - i could've drank the sauce on its own as a soup!

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shaetore . 2018-09-26

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Felt like a Saturday night out in a restaurant in the Mediterranean, great food, the staff were lovely and the attention to detail was fab. Highly recommended

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Steve M . 2018-09-09

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Delicious authentic Greek food served in very relaxed surroundings. A lovely bonus was the owner/chef taking time out to come to speak to all the customers, in true Greek style. Heartily Recommended!

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garthgirth . 2018-08-28

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My wife and I decided we wanted a change and opted for the Aegean Taverna and are so glad we did. Authentic Greek food, served by friendly staff. We were only the second couple eating at 6.30pm, however the place soon filled and by 8pm it was really busy. I would definitely recommend.

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Jonathan G . 2018-08-12

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Amazing food! Amazing people! Amazing experience! Honestly every dish we had ordered (which was Half of the menu) was incredible, fresh and tasted wonderful! Highly recommend this place!

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Angharad M . 2018-08-03

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We came here for dinner with friends and really enjoyed it. We shared lost of dishes for starter; tzatziki, calamari, Greek salad and garlic prawns. The dishes were very tasty and authentic, but the tzatziki portion and pitta could have done with being larger for the price. The souvlaki and swordfish were delciois for mains and a very generous portion. The price was reasonable (on the more expensive side), but we would come again.

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ellebtn . 2018-07-26

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Family celebration. Service was friendly. Halloumi to start with was ok and the souvlaki main course plentiful, although couldn’t work out why I had 4 chips and everyone else had a much larger portion. Dessert - Greek yoghurt was the star of the show.

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Simon G . 2018-07-18

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Visited last week ordered moussaka couldn't for the life of me understand why it was made with beef not lamb but thought I'd give it go , my husband ordered king prawns in tomatoes and garlic sauce with garlic bread and a portion of what we thought were going to be chips . The food was less than warm,the moussaka was horrible, the white sauce was a jelly like substance and the mince beef was like pulp and their was two small pieces of aubergine in their. I could not eat it as it was inedible , the prawns were fairly ok however bread accompanying it was black. The chips which were in fact wedges came 20 mins after the the rest of the food were hard and undercooked . After leaving myself and my husband discussed we both failed to smell any thing fresh being cooked from the kitchen and have concluded it's the worst meal we have ever had .

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MarTheBaker . 2018-06-20

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We went to the Aegean as two couples for a birthday meal last night and were very disappointed. Our two friends enjoyed their meals but ours were not at all worth the price.

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Clojo_b . 2018-05-27

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My boyfriend and I visited for an early dinner on the weekend. It was fairly quiet in the restaurant but still had a lovely atmosphere. It’s decor is relaxed and traditional. There is a good menu selection and caters for all tastes. The waiter was very attentive and made some good recommendations. The food was delicious and we didn’t have to wait long. I would recommend a visit to the Aegean and will be returning soon.

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KatieRH . 2018-01-17

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This was the first time we’ve visited and won’t be the last. The food was gorgeous and the staff were lovely. It was such a lovely treat. We all cleared every single plate. It was a lovely treat for my sisters 40th.

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Rebecca C . 2017-12-08

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We have visited this restaurant on a few occasions and have a wonderful time and have enjoyed the food, We choose to go here rather than anywhere else as it is very local to us

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Siwan L . 2017-11-04

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Had such an enjoyable evening at this restaurant, the owner is very friendly, brought all the food to us personally and told us about every dish we were eating. We went for the Meze which is a 4 course meal with small dishes in the first 3 courses such as stuffed vine leaves, spinach and cheese parcels, meatballs, sausages, various dips, bread and salad. The 4th course was marinated chicken and stiphado (the beef just fell apart) all were delicious. We had a really nice bottle of red wine between 4 of us and a couple of glasses of house wine which was pretty decent too.

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Michelle G . 2017-10-26

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Booked a table for 3 in a Friday night. Treated at the door by a waiter who explained that due to shortages he was the only server for the night, the place was set up to accommodate parties that would have had them full all night. We weren't in any rush and happily sat down.

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Katerpuss . 2017-10-14

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Our 1st visit and by no means our last. Food was excellent from starters to dessert. Friendly atmosphere and attentive service from the owner and waiter. Thank you for a great evening.

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Sue S . 2017-09-30

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My husband booked a table here for my birthday, I can't believe that this is the first time we have been! We have visited Greece numerous times and love the food so we're looking forward to our Greek meal! We were not disappointed..a warm welcome, Greek music in the background, simple but pleasant surroundings and furniture took us straight back to our Greek adventures!! We ordered dolmades and feta and spinach parcels to start and they were delicious! Moussaka and Kleftico for mains which were beautiful and homemade Baklava for dessert!!! Absolutely stunning...., service was friendly and quick, nothing was too much trouble, loved every minute....we will be back!! Yammas!!

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Lucy P . 2017-09-24

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Fuimos a un cumpleaños amigos y tuvimos una comida maravillosa. Había alrededor de 40 de nosotros, así que nuestras opciones de menú antes de la noche. Todas las comidas eran preciosos, con todos nosotros envidia de lo que la persona sentado al lado de nosotros estaba comiendo. Creo que podría trabajar fácilmente a través del menú

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Clarkie19 . 2017-08-08

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Fuimos a Egeo para mi cumpleaños anoche con otra pareja. Todos nosotros aclaró que es la evidencia la calidad de la comida. Disfrutamos de la sensación del lugar y el personal y el propietario fue muy atento y amable. Todo lo que faltaba era el clima griego.

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sok1976 . 2017-07-23

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Visitamos el Egeo dos veces en los últimos 6 semanas, ambas veces recibidos por calentamiento personal amable. La comida y el servicio es precioso y la relación calidad-precio excelente. Sin duda volveremos

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Ryan J . 2017-05-20

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Enjoyable meal with good service, pleasant atmosphereNot too busy on a Saturday evening for a group of 8. I'd go again to sample the mousakka

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SamRees125 . 2017-05-13

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As this is a local place I have been several times, so to enjoy with friends and a family visit off we went again. It soon became apparent that not all was as it should be. Yes the place was busy and a good atmosphere but we soon learned that there was a bit of staff shortage. Still we lived in hope, we weren't too long before been shown our seats but were very aware of tables waiting for their food and also of the kitchen staff and owner were working like mad. Praise must go to the waiter (sorry didn't get his name), he was very friendly, very efficient and very very busy, worth his weight in gold. So we got the orders in without a huge delay and when the food did start to arrive the rest of the time flowed very easily. So overall, yes a bit chaotic but everything we had was good and have nothing but praise for the staff . Good honest Greek food.Just a little less chaos next time (and there will be a next time) please :-) I marked the service as excellent despite the chaos as had it not been the night would have been a let down.

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Steven B . 2017-04-30

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Terrible. Small portions and overpriced. Wouldn't recommend to anyone. So rubbish, absolutely shocking. What a joke. Go elsewhere!!

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Sean C . 2017-04-22

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Absolutely terrible portions for the price you pay. Way too overpriced. Paying more for "fillers" such as bread and salad rather than meat. Would not recommend.

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Alex C . 2017-04-22

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Came here on a Friday night with my partner. We opted for the meze so we could try a bit of everything. Waiter was very welcoming and explained the dishes very well. The food itself was amazing and plenty of it! My favourite was the cheese and spinach parcels I could've eaten a plate full! Will be coming back for sure! Thank you for a wonderful evening.

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jadey212 . 2017-04-16

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I'm not put off by the early week slump in visitors to any pub or resaurant as it allows you to see and examine how a place is run, how it operates when it is not under stree, perhaps meet the owner or chef - so it was in my recent visit. Just my wife and myself together in a relaxed environment. Time to fully consider and discuss the menu with the owner and ask about the dishes. Resulted in a very enjoyable evening - oh and delicious, hot food.

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dicktonyboy . 2017-04-10

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Have eaten at this restaurant multiple times and have had a fantastic meal each time - the stiphado is definitely a favourite! Prepare yourself for a very filling delicious meal, there's a big variety of choice on the menu, even for the starters which have good portion sizes. Add to that very friendly staff and it makes a lovely evening out. Would recommend a meal here to anyone.

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Ryn_Szym . 2017-03-29

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A fantastic restaurant where you can find delicious food and a really good red wine. The owner is also really nice person with whom we enjoyed talking with. I strongly recommend this place!!!

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MelRbt . 2017-03-16

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Food and service were fantastic - the only let down was the wine selection.... or lack of it . Only 3 choices in addition to the house wine and 2 of them weren't available. The replacement Sauvignon blanc was only just drinkable

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kerrancep . 2017-03-07

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I went to Aegean Taverna last minute on a week night with family. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is so lovely and the staff were friendly and helpful in explaining the menu. We had the mezze for 3 people and every course was delicious! We were left feeling full after trying lots of lovely Greek courses, but not overly stuffed! Can't wait to go back again!

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Steph B . 2017-02-22

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A lovely evening spent eating good Greek food. The meze was tasty and the 4 courses were more than enough. Service was good and not too awkward considering we were one of two tables to start the service. A great place to come for a date night.

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Nicole42828 . 2017-02-21

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Superb friendly service from the waitress and he chef.Fantastic Vegetarian Food!Good Beer and Wine too.One minor complaint; only table salt and pre-ground pepper n the table.Otherwise great, looking forward to coming back.Mike

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Taffod . 2017-02-20

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The chef was very helpful with gluten free choices, he was friendly and fun and we all enjoyed great tasting food.

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r c . 2017-02-18

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I went to Aegean with a group of friends. When we entered the waiter welcomed us and took us to our table. The place is really well decorated and the waiter, in the beginning, tried to be nice and funny but ended up trying too hard and was very awkward and confusing. He wasn't very successful in explaining the menu and neither in understanding our requests. I decided to share hummus, as a starter, and a vegetarian moussaka with a friend of mine. The hummus was good but the bread wasn't enough. The moussaka was small for the price, compared to other restaurants I went in Cardiff, but was acceptable. After this, we decided to share halloumi with our other friend and, since she has celiac disease and cannot eat gluten, we asked if the halloumi could come without bread (or with the bread on the side) and with no flour on top. The waiter understood the request but brought halloumi on the same dish as the bread, where all the slices were in contact with the bread, and claimed that the halloumi wasn't touching the bread. My friend decided not to eat the halloumi, due to possible contamination, and I decided to call him back and ask him if he could bring two slices of halloumi on the side. He didn't take this request well (although it was his mistake) and said that I wasn't the person who couldn't eat gluten and I should not be the one asking for that. He also hinted that I did not understand what I was talking about since my background was not medicine. I tried my best to be polite and told him that it should be of his interest to not get anyone sick in his restaurant. He ended up bringing two slices of halloumi for my friend. After this he was extremely rude to me for the rest of the night. I have to admit that he tried to be funny in some occasions, which I normally like and I really enjoy some dark humor, but not when is followed by incompetence and basically being a jerk. My overall opinion is that this place is overpriced, when compared to other greek restaurants that offer much more and better food for much cheaper. The service is incredible slow and terrible. It was probably my worst restaurant experience in Cardiff and I do not recommend this place. It is a pity since they have a good menu with good options and variety.

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Ana Isabel S . 2017-01-19

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At least 2 large parties were in on our visit at roughly the same time of arrival. We had the Xmas mere menu. It was amazing. I have been to Greece many times and never had food this good. Plenty of food and unfortunately a lot left. Very good value if you were having this mere menu. The staff didn't keep us waiting with the food or drink for either big party. It was a surprise each time the next course came. Best Xmas works do food I've ever had.

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Helen69B . 2016-12-17

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We went there with friends on a Thursday evening it was almost deserted, never a good sign, we arrived early and stayed late. If you have time, a hearty appetite and nothing much to do the following day this is the place. The Meze was tasty, but far too much food for us to eat and maybe a bit of a waste as most of the last course went back. The atmosphere was, well, missing. The owner seemed to be the only person waiting on less than 20 covers. Maybe needs another visit on a busier night, had the feel of an out of season party restaurant.

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mintmoocher . 2016-12-08

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I love Greece.I love Greek food. In Greece. This place offered up a lazy version of moussaka which would not have seen the light of an evening candle in Pelion. The salad was obviously pre packed but the addition of 'special feta' did not lift it. Its a shame because good Greek food is not difficult to spoil; it just needs passion and time to develop the flavours. I'm still looking for a repeat of the experience I have when in that country, but although the proprietors have travelled, clearly the cuisine has not.

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Ali G . 2016-10-09

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Went here to celebrate a family member birthday..Chose not to have meze but ordered off menu.Starters very nice and main course of chicken skewers delicious. Not the cheapest restaurant but nice meal.Owner Greek !

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maggie1966 . 2016-09-03

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Overpriced food, under seasoned, poor portions, not a very nice atmosphere. No background music. Poor service. Would not recommend.

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eliza20162016 . 2016-09-03

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Η ξαδέλφη μου κι εγώ περάσαμε μια ωραιότατη βραδιά σε σας το περασμένο Σάββατο. Πολύ νόστιμο. Συγχαρητήρια!

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HelenKalliope . 2016-07-18

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I went with my wife last night and we had a nice evening in the restaurant.We had very good service and the waitress and owner were friendly.The food was nicely cooked and prepared and was tasty.A bit concerning was how quite it was being one of only 2 couples in there on a Saturday night peak time.Overall a good night only downside being the overall cost being a bit higher than what was expected based on what we consumed.

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Stuart L . 2016-07-17

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I love to visit the Aegean, it is a delightful reminder of past Greek holidays. The welcome is always warm, and the service excellent.The food is Greek, need I elaborate? I don't think so!

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SunnySummers . 2016-07-13

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Very nice atmosphere and friendly. Food good but over priced! Not enough bread like another review mentioned. The keleftico was OK had to add a lot of seasoning, this was £12 for a bowl of stew really. My husband had souvlaki which was tasty but could have put chips with it as he has good appetite - plus a bit stingy on pitta bread, not enough!

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Lisa D . 2016-06-05

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The owner Lefty, a true Greek, with his welcome and attention left us in no doubt that this place was for us. The food matched the welcome. We have been back twice since then and are already planning out next visit. Well done Lefty and keep it up.

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Vic D . 2016-06-02

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Fabulous friendly and efficient service, knowledgable staff and fabulous food. The meze option was perfect for us. Couldn't ask for more and looking forward to my next visit.

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HappyHSN . 2016-05-30

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We had my birthday party held here and was absolutely fantastic, the food is of the best quality, always served hot all the courses were superb, The restaurant is spotless, nicely decorated and the staff couldn't do enough for you. Full marks to the owner.

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andyell . 2016-05-19

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We visited recently with friends and we really enjoyed ourselves. The food was lovely along with the gent who served us, he was very amusing and welcoming. Would go back.

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Ffiona W . 2016-04-18

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Came here once again for a birthday treat for a friend and we weren't disappointed food was amazing (meze all round!)and booze was flowing!!Made to feel so welcome by owner lefty and staff that we didn't want to leave....if you want to eat lush Greek grub in great surroundings get to the Aegean Taverna!!

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Gareth M . 2016-04-14

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I came here for a birthday meal with a group of friends and we had a great experience. The waiter was super friendly, personable and delivered exceptional service. The food was tasty, authentic Greek food that was fresh. When the waiter realised it was a birthday celebration he brought out a free dessert with a special candle that looked like a flower and unfurled once lit. Would highly recommend for occasions and tasty general dining!

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Sevanswales . 2016-04-08

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Friendly service throughout and great food. If you like seafood, try the calamari or garlic mussels starters. The lamb dishes seemed to win the selection of mains we ordered. Looking forward to coming back particularly on a live music night!

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petal0uda . 2016-03-31

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12 of us ate at the resturant most had Meze , a mixture of vegetarian and meat dishes . The service was excellent , the food very good and we all had a great evening . Just be aware of the additional service charge included in the bill , but this is common .

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Tony W . 2016-03-25

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I visited here today with my daughter and the food was fantastic. Tasty and obviously freshly prepared and cooked. The atmosphere was very authentic and you could imagine you were in a taverna anywhere in Greece. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Nothing was too much trouble for them. A place not to be missed if you enjoy greek cuisine.

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Marion M . 2016-03-18

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Went here last night for my dad's birthday on recommendation from a friend who is a regular. It did not disappoint! Starters of spicy meatball, houmous, halloumi cheese just lovely! Then the mains just gorgeous, all 5 of us had something different and we were all trying each other's as it all tasted great. Homemade bread we couldn't get enough of mmmmm! Then profiteroles for dessert can't go wrong and an ouzo for the road. For 5 of us 130 quid is cheap for three tasty course plus drinks. Can't wait to go back!

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Shazz C . 2016-03-18

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I'm writing this at 8am, the night after the meal. It's pretty sad that I'm craving for the whole meal again to eat right now! Beautifully clean and traditional taverna style through out. The welcome we had was lovely and warm, and the owner was attentive to the goodbyes. I haven't been to Greece for a number of years, and the main thing I miss is the food. This meal and experience filled that void. The starter was spinach and feta filo parcels, which were beautiful,accompanied by a side of olives (these olives ain't no cheap kalamata substitutes, they're the good ones). The main was Stifado, with half wedges and rice. Everything about the main was amazing. The Stifado was packed with rich flavours and the meat was cooked to perfection. I can't express enough how much I enjoyed myself. I just can't wait to go back!

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jadeybe . 2016-01-22

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Visited yesterday (Wednesday) and although it was quiet at first--we like to eat early--it became busy later on. The welcome as usual was very warm--typically Greek, and we were very soon into our first ouzo. The starters--butter beans, village sausage, baby squid and cheese saganaki, were on the table in no time, and were delicious.The main courses, swordfish,seafood platter, moussaka and prawn saganaki, were authentic in taste and generous in quantity, all washed down with a delightful Tsantali wine.The staff and especially the owner Lefteris were attentive and helpful as usual. Cannot wait to go again.

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lewprice . 2016-01-21

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Atmosphere great, owner and staff wonderful very genuine. Food best Greek food I have had in years outside of Greece. And a light touch of authentic Greek music to end the night.

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jansy13 . 2015-12-11

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Been to this lovely restaurant quite a few times now and have never been disappointed ,excellent food and helpful staff that are attentive but not over the top.The owner is very friendly and makes you feel instantly at home in the warm traditionally Greek surroundings of the restaurantThe food was amazing - weve had the meze each time we've been and have loved it every time If your after traditional Greek grub then get down to the Aegean taverna it's a wonderful Greek food experience!!

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Gareth M . 2015-11-22

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We visited on a Wednesday evening in late September and sadly were the only ones there. That did not stop us from enjoying our evening and having a chat to the owner. The inside is well laid out with a nice Greek atmosphere, including Greek music playing quietly in the background. There is plenty of delicious food on offer. My stifado, while tasty, was not quite as good as ones I've had on holiday, but our dolmades, my husband's moussaka, the dessert (filo pastry with custard and chocolate) and the wine were all first rate. With so much to choose from on the menu we will definitely go again - perhaps when it's a bit livelier.

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Margaret C . 2015-10-01

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We travelled from Merthyr for this taverna well worth it the food was outstanding service fantastic already booked to go again beef sifardo beautiful and my wife had the musaka all washed down with my favourite beer mythos please try this place the owner and staff can't do enough for you

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teddyprice26 . 2015-09-17

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Not a typical taverna type restaurant. Food was disappointing and not up to the Greek standard of foood you get when away.

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MoJo059 . 2015-09-09

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I can fully recommend this Resturant. The food is always brilliant and the host always looks after you .Staff are friendly .We have had number of meals and we we I'll be retuning again soontony powell

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Sparks1948 . 2015-07-20

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We visited on a Friday evening, and whilst it wasn't full, was fairly busy. My wife and I shared a delicious taramasalata to start, although they could have provided more of the superb Rosemary pita bread. Main courses were excellent with reasonably priced wine- moussaka was amazing. Will definitely be going back.

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Tropas . 2015-07-20

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We (family of 4, with adult sons) had an excellent meal of 4 courses. To me the highlights were the pitta bread and tzaziki, the butter beans, the Greek sausage and I enjoyed the chicken. We went on Wednesday and the place was empty - even so, it was a good experience....will be going back !

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RosieB113 . 2015-07-09

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My wife says this was the best moussaka she ever had. I had kleftiko and it was fabulous. The owner talked me out of having chips as it would be too much, he said, and he was right, but definately have the home made bread, it's amazing. We've been to a lot of Greek islands and this is a really nice traditional type Greek restaurant.

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abbaluva . 2015-07-02

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The food and service was excellent. I had lamb and my husband had sword fish and both were excellent. We finished with two different homemade dessert which were superb. We highly recommend this restaurant.

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186460Sue . 2015-06-23

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What a wonderful restaurant. The authentic Greek food was so mouth watering and beautifully presented. The staff so welcoming and accommodating. We'll certainly be back.

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Anturiwr2014 . 2015-06-22

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I can't believe how empty the place was, when the food and service were both so good! We had the meze for two, a carafe and a half of wine, some soft drinks, and dessert, and all for a hundred pounds. The waitress was really lovely, attentive and chatty but not over-bearing. The food was delicious, and there was a lot of it! My only complaints would be the gigantes were not piping hot, and the kleftiko was a tiny bit dry - but the beautiful broth and onions that it came with made up for that.I would happily go back, and can't wait to do so.

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Andrew W . 2015-06-14

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Stunning food in a lovely taverna. Attentive staff but not overbearing. The owner is delightful making big fuss of our kids and giving hubby a drink as it was his birthday. Stunning main dish - Aegean chicken! Delicious. We always have various starters to share and pitta bread. Courgette keftedes are divine - I could eat them every day. Nice to have a meal that's a bit different and reminisce about holidays in Rhodes and Athens. Highly recommended!!!

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CardiffMUMof2 . 2015-06-13

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I am so glad I went in, as I wasn't sure exactly what Greek food was likely to be, but it was all just brilliant.We had the set 4 course meal, with a bit of extra bread (which was unnecessary), sorbet and wine, and the service was perfect.I usually get frustrated with the 'is everything ok' questions, but they are genuinely interested in checking you have drinks, or are ready for the next course, and we weren't rushed or ignored. Its a fine line, but the waitress was neither absent or hovering, something I admire. Her suggestions for after dinner drinks worked well too.As in the title, great food, great service, great value.I was going to give 4 stars, but can't really think of a reason for it not to be 5.

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Ian H . 2015-06-05

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Really enjoyed our evening here, we ordered from the a la carte menu but want to try the mezze next time! Everything tasted fresh and was cooked to high standard. Will definitely go back!

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Octopus_kate . 2015-06-04

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Very enjoyable night out with friends, we all had the Meze which was excellent and the dishes just seem to keep on coming. Recommend the house wine by the carafe well priced and very drinkable. The owner is very friendly and hospitable. We also had great service. Would definitely return.

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Mike D . 2015-05-31

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Our first visit to this Greek Taverna for a Birthday Dinner was amazing and an experience we cant wait to enjoy again.We went on a Thursday night and hadn't booked but there were plenty of available tables, we were shown to a table for two by the very friendly owner, and were presented with the menus to look through.We were brought drinks over to our table and were explained the different aspects of the Meze dishes as this is what we decided on, the Meze for two at £17.95 each.We started with a large bowl of Olives, a Tzatziki dip, a Hummus dip, a large bowl of Greek Salad (Feta Cheese was lovely), and a round of Garlic Pitta Bread. We worked our way through the dishes and at no time were we rushed to finish them, the next course came when we were ready for it.The second course was Stuffed Vine Leaves, Cheese and Spinach Pies (encased in the most delicious pastry), and Gigantes. We have never had Gigantes before, they are like giant Baked Beans, and our cooked in a lovely rich Tomato Sauce, absolutely divine. We were asked if everything was OK with our food, which it was and then it was on the our third course.The third course started with a ring of Calamari with a beautiful Lime and Basil sauce, the Calamari was cooked perfectly. Then we had the Aegean Taverna's homemade Keftedes (Meatballs) which were gorgeous and ended with the Greek Sausage which had been smoked, amazing taste.The final course was the Beef Stifado, totally mouthwatering slow cooked chunks of beef served in a wonderful sauce, with a side of Wild Rice and Chips, could have eaten this all night. We finished with a cup of Greek Coffee.A great night with fantastically cooked Greek food, Lovely host who couldn't have been friendlier, a Taverna that when you step inside you feel like you have been transported to a Greek Island, and with Greek music playing unobtrusively in the background, you really could be on a Greek holiday.

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Chris T . 2015-05-15

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Food is always good and service 100%i would always recommend this Resturant . The owner looks after you and the staff are great Booked again for July

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Sparks1948 . 2015-05-09

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Really enjoyed the meze last night, there was 6 of us and all left with a full belly and a satisfied glow. The service was also excellent. Will definitely be going back.

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Martin C . 2015-04-25

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Very nice deco, the owner is very nice always finds the time to have a chat and make you feel good. The food is very good, nice selection. I have used this restaurant for years and its always good. will deffinitely will be going again.

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Melvin R . 2015-04-08

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The owner immediately makes you feel welcome in this rather enjoyable Greek style Taverna. Have been going on holiday to Greece for the last 15 years, so I thought we would give this place a try..It lived up to all expectations.The food and atmosphere were terrific...We highly recommend it..Can't wait to go back and try some different dishes..

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Derek H . 2015-04-08

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The outside and interior decor enchanted me at first sight. It really makes you feel as though you are in a nice little restaurant on a Greek island in the Mediterranean and the warmth of the welcome from the host (and owner/manager) makes you feel like it's summer even when it's freezing cold outside. We went as a large group as part of a monthly meal. I and six others pre-ordered the Meze platter. I don't know about any of the other individual dishes but everyone of the plates that came for us were delicious, and I mean the kind of delicious that makes you close your eyes, say mmmmm, and want everyone in the world to "try this!"It was my first real experience with Greek food (other than hummus and feta cheese I didn't have much clue about it) and one that I'll never forget. I was so full (and happy) by the end that I could hardly walk home.

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CoracaoCigano . 2015-02-19

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Family run authentic Greek restaurant. Must try the Grilled Halloumi to start but then again I'd have eaten anything on the menu.

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JaseandRoch . 2015-01-21

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Well run family restaurant, hospitality and service second to none. The surroundings and decor was nice, clean and well set out. Our Meze was excellent and the 4 courses of the dish, was more then enough and all very tasty. Recommend it to your friends, as we will, and looking forward to visiting again

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floridaMolly . 2014-12-19

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We went on a rainy fri night as a couple and decided on the meze for 2 it was amazing and great value for money ! Lots of great food in a lovely atmosphere with great service too! Can't believe this was our first visit we will definitely be returning ASAP x

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Rach1973 . 2014-10-10

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Firstly, I hardly ever write reviews, but following last nights experience I feel I should help spread the word about this place. We we're recommended this place by a friend and thought we'd give it a go. We turned up early at 6ish with our 18 month old toddler.As soon as we walked in it was like stepping into a Greek taverna so we didn't bother looking at the menu and just ordered the mezze for 2 with half a crafe of red wine. The owner was really good with our boy from the off so we were all instantly relaxed. Then the food started coming and coming, each course better than the previous. The beauty of a mezze is that it seems that you get the best bits from the menu, 4 courses approx 10 small dishes in all. Though we were only 3 and the relaxed atmosphere was just what we wanted, this place would be equally good with a large bunch friends and I think they also have some live music sometimes. We can't wait to return soon.

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dejcaw . 2014-09-21

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Having been here before and also many times to old place we were looking forward to the evening Very disappointed to find it is not what it was Just the owner working front of house and food is nothing like it has been Sorry won't be back Gutted

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smithy70 . 2014-09-13

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When visiting Cardiiff my wife and I went out for a meal with friends who live in Cardiff. We fancied a Greek meal so they took us to this restaurant. The menu looked very good but we couldn't decide what dishes to choose so we ordered a Meze which is only available for parties of 4 or over. The son of our friends ordered a chicken dish from the main menu. The food was well prepared and tasty. Our only problem was we failed to finish all the food, which is to say we left some salad and a few chunky chips.

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mrbvampire . 2014-09-05

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