Nikos Apostolakis in Dumfries & Galloway

Great menu with a lot of choice. Some of our family are vegans and had a lot to choose from. Staff were friendly. Food was tasty. Would recommend.

Now called The Olive Retreat. Excellent food, service and friendly attentive staff. Spoilt for choice on menu but settled for Stifado followed by homemade Baklava which brought back memories of a holiday on Crete.

Now renamed olive retreat. Very welcoming. Tapas start was delicious. Moroccan tagine excellent and the chips are the best I’ve had in a long time. Lovely atmosphere with a beautiful singer when we were there.

Lovely food in a very friendly welcoming restaurant, the waitress was very attentive but not intrusive. Great value for money compared to our home County of Devon. Dog friendly.

Been here several times. Met up with friends for lunch Good Greek food (mezze etc). Very enjoyable and reasonably priced Good selection for veggies and vegans Friendly staff and nice atmosphere Sorry to hear that Nikos himself is leaving

Visited Nikos last night, as it was the first Saturday night patrons were allowed inside a restaurant since lockdown. We booked the table in advance. All covid measures followed. No problem. The food was excellent. Service was attentive, but unobtrusive. Vegan options for my other half, excellent and authentically Greek.. 2 bottles of retsina wine with complimentary pitta, plentiful mezze , again excellent. Very good pizza menu as well. Definitely a favourite choice while we're here. Well done to all the staff. Will definitely return. Thank you.

We decided to try Nikos Restuarant for our anniversary meal. The Mezze Menu is simple and varied and great value we chose multiple dishes thar set the taste buds reeling.The service was really good and food arrived quickly and cooked to perfection.Nikos and the staff made a real fuss of us and made our night really special We cannot recommend this Jewel too highly we look forward to our next culinary adventure .

Great little restaurant service was excellent, food was really good, great way to have Greek cuisine. House Riesling was very drinkable and complimented the food well.

Visiting Castle Douglas, we popped into Niko’s for lunch. We were advised when we arrived that they were busy, so we might have a short wait for food. We weren’t in a rush, so that was fine (and letting customers know in advance that there may be a wait will always diffuse potential frustrations).Service was very friendly an efficient, even though they were busy and going like a fair. The food was full of flavour - freshly made and delicious. We plan on going back to enjoy a mezze evening, I am drooling just at the thought! If you like fresh, Greek food, you won’t be disappointed.

Visited here recently for dinner. Me and my boyfriend had 7 mezes between us and I was amazed at how many gluten free options there was for me. They even had gluten free carrot cake for dessert! We will definitely visit again, thank you for a lovely evening.

Had a lovely family meal here. Friendly, welcoming staff and delicious fresh food. Kids had pizzas and we had a sample of Greek dishes.

Lovely wee Greek restaurant with an authentic menu - the chicken gyros was amazing and good value. All Covid measures being adhered to. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Meze dishes were delicious! Each dish cooked beautifully and really distinct flavours. Belly pork was my favourite, but sardines, whitebait, beef and lamb were all really good.

Having visited the restaurant a few times before lockdown and enjoying fantastic food and wine, we were delighted when we found out that they were offering a take away service, with very reasonable delivery costs. They did not disappoint ! The food was up to their usual high standards, the beef stiffada melted in the mouth and the lamb gyros was so tender that it fell apart. So flavourful and tasty. Excellent value as well. Could not recommend highly enough and we will certainly be visiting when it reopens. Not the cheapest but definitely the best.

We had a mezze take away last night for my birthday. It was really absolutely delicious and such a treat during the current restrictions. Sardines, home made humous, gigantes beans to die for! The food was all very fresh, well cooked and a very nice change. Thank you to the chef - full marks!

We ate here early to avoid the trip back to Dumfries in the dark. Great classics that we've only tasted in Greece / Cyprus. Good value; 7 small dishes and glass of Retsina - stifado & souvla were particularly good. Service also very efficient. Nice place!!

What can I say except wow! What beautiful food we had here. We had a mixture of dishes and sides. Great portions, lovely staff and wonderful place to enjoy your meal. We will most certainly return when we come back to the area! £52 for 8 dishes, 4 sides and 2 drinks. Didn't get the sides in the pictures but the chips are amazing! Never had chips so big, crunchy and fluffy at the same time. Worth every penny! Well done to the owners!

We ordered 7 dishes between two adults which was plenty, though I could have kept eating forever. Everything was delicious. The Greek Chilli Prawns in particular were incredible. We had a 3 year old with us who had a small pizza which he loved. The restaurant is beautiful inside and staff were friendly. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Had a lovely Greek tapas lunch with my family. The staff were friendly and the food was fresh, hot and well prepared. The pitta bread was absolutely delicious. All the dishes we chose were lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed a slap up lunch. I’d highly recommend the souvlaki. The restaurant was very clean and I’d happily visit again when we’re next in the area. Highly recommend.

Great gluten free choice of meze dishes, suggestion was choose 3 each and it was great they even had gluten free pita bread. Food was excellent.

My wife and I ate here last week and the food was delicious, washed down with Greek beer and wine followed by Greek coffee. The only reason I did not give my review top marks was because the ordering process was confusing. We were told to order a selection of mezze’s but we didn’t know how many to order as a dinner. We ordered 6 initially and when they arrived we quickly realised we wanted a couple more but by the time they were cooked and delivered to our table we had virtually eaten everything else. That criticism apart the beef stifado, chicken souvlaki, octopus and Dolmades were very nice. We would definitely recommend this restaurant.

We had a brilliant family meal here this week! Great range of food; loved by kids and adults alike. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great value. I really recommend this restaurant for couples as well as families.

We visited Castle Douglas today specifically to go to Nikos and we were not disappointed. Each dish we had was better than the last one and reminded me of my old Greek dad's authentic home cooking. Given our heritage we are very familiar with Greek food and this was the best Meze we've had in years. We will most certainly be back soon but its a long way from Glasgow, Any chance of re-locating Nikos? Thank you.

A fabulous experience right from the moment we walked in the door. Greeted warmly by a member of staff into the cosy warmth of Nikos. Staff member recommended at least 4 mezze dishes per person which was perfect. Food arrived in good time and was delicious. A warm, relaxed atmosphere with very competent safety and hygiene measures adhered to without spoiling the fun. Great value for money and the brownies are to die for! Would heartily recommend - thanks for having us!

Lovely staff made us feel completely safe and looked after in these difficult times. The mezze menu had lots of choices including vegetarian options. The waitress was very helpful when taking our order. The food was delicious, a real treat and we will certainly be back for more.

Even though the restaurant was nearly empty maybe 4 tables we were told that we should try again in 15 mins to see if a table leaves. We were then given a COVID lecture about wearing masks until we get seated. Before I could speak we where spoke at no attempt to even listen to us.After my family owning more than 6 Greek restaurants in Northern Ireland, And driving to Castle Douglas for Greek food this was a sad day for Greek hospitality my 4-year-old who was dying to go to the bathroom ended up going in a pub a few doors down which had already closed, but the kind man opened up the toilets again especially for him. Maybe the guy in the pub had Geek ancestry. Avoid like the plague try the Indian Restaurant around the corner it had great service they were very polite and well mannered unlike trying to eat in the local Greek restaurant.

We really enjoyed our meal here, the food was absolutely spot on. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely come back!

Went yesterday and as usual so good but even better the freshly made apple slices gorgeous so good I took two home. Staff are excellent, place is so clean toilets are wonderful clean smell fresh . But the food wow Nikko is a master chef with his staff there is no better place in Dumfries and Galloway for a bowl of soup and only £3 a bargain. Fish as usual so fresh it’s like it’s just been caught and straight on the plate the chips I love the chips , homemade scones with fig jam and cream the scones are so big yet so light and delicious, my wife had tapas chicken drumsticks, whitbait, peppers , stuffed tomatoes and don’t forget the strawberries and ice cream think the wife gets them so she doesn’t have to kiss me as I,ve got a allergy to them lol and complementary warm bread as u wait . Definitely the best place in castle Douglas to eat by far special shout out to Sam who always makes everyone feel special. I,ll be back soon

Castle Douglas is flaunted as a footy town. We have loved our stay here but on our last night we decided to get a Greek meal from Nikos for three people to be delivered. It arrived 25 minutes late and as a result of the delivery person not knowing where our address was - only a few hundred yards down the road.How very sad for the image of CD. Firstly, one course was missed out totally, another was supposed to be chicken in fresh tomato sauce - it hadn’t seen a tomato. Worst of all When I called them I was rudely told that everything in my order was correct!If that is a way to deal with customers, God help Castle Douglas. I imagine this outfit will write a response denying everything - that’s there style I imagine.

Came here for lunch. Have been before but the menu had changed to a mezze style choice. We chose 6 dishes , and would have struggled to manage more. Everything was delicious, esp the gigantes and humous with pitta bread. It all tasted very authentic. With a glass of wine and a coke it cost just under £30.It’s the first time I have eaten inside since the pandemic began , but I felt perfectly safe. We were well distanced from other diners and there is plenty of room

We enjoyed a delicious Greek Meze meal here tonight! The food was delicious, and the ambience, considering the pressure places like this are under with the newly introduced regulations, was great! We felt safe and well looked after with the precautions they have in place, obviously well thought out. Would not hesitate to recommend if you’re looking for proper Greek food. Missing our usual Greek holidays this year, but this evening was a welcome treat!

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. Great choice of mezze, specials were also delicious. Will definitely return when in the area. Covid practices very good. Felt safe.

We had our wedding dinner here and it was the best choice we could have made. The manger Sam chatted us through the menu when we booked and we ended up with the best meze meal any of us had ever eaten. Every single thing was perfectly cooked and incredibly tasty and they had a look at what we wanted and brought everything out in the best order The staff were so friendly and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed. We cant rate the food enough. Everyone loved it and there was something for everyone. Niko is a lovely guy who makes everything fresh and chatted to some of us when we were there and made us feel very welcome. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend for a special event or just a meal out as a treat, we will definitely be back every time we're in Castle Douglas! Thank you Niko and the team for making our special day even more special If we could give more stars we would!

Fanatic food, authentic Greek restaurant feel and lovely staff. We have visited often and always come back for more. You must visit you won’t be disappointed !

Fantastic variety of good tasting food. Portion sizes were spot on - great to see no waste. Friendly and helpful staff, who created a comfortable atmsophere within the restaurant. We will definitely be back on our next visit to the area.

Delicious food served by friendly staff. All wearing their face masks and adhering to social distancing. Felt very comfortable on my first restaurant visit since Covid hit.

Enjoyed a family meal, never tried Greek before and the food was amazing here well enjoyed will definitely be back. Tapas and fish platter were amazing. Social distancing observed, staff friendly and helpful. Might try take away service soon

Lovely food and great environment! The staff are so friendly and the food is amazing. They have loads of plant based options too!!

We were really lucky to get a table here on the last night of 'eat out to help out' due to a cancellation, and they were turning people away all the time. I had the seafood platter, and it was amazing. My husband had lamb giros, prawn saganaki and garlic mushrooms. Lovely food, all local produce and very fresh. Would definitely eat here again- if I could get a table!

4 of us booked for lunch. We were greeted by a pleasant and friendly young waitress. The table was by the open door which we asked if it could be closed. We were served by a young waiter with drinks. The waitress gave us information about the dishes and recommended at least 3 dishes per person. The food was great, very tasty and well presented.The only slight glitches were when we asked another waitress for additional bread it didn’t arrive and likewise when we asked for the bill (same older waitress).The desserts were also excellent. We used the Eat Out to Help Out scheme which reduced our bill to £48 for the four of us.

I’ve eaten in Nikos before and he never disappoints his Greek cuisine is amazing 1st Greek restaurant I’ve ever visited and only one il visit thank you Nikos and staff

Just returned from the most delicious lunch. The meze menu caters for everyone and the lovely waitress recommended 3 or 4 dishes per person. We ordered 10 between 3 of us and had more than enough food. We even had a gorgeous eton mess and Apple pie for dessert. The service was excellent and the staff super friendly. If only this restaurant was local to us we would be in every week. (We are on holiday) go and eat here, you will not be disappointed.

Went for 1st meal out since lockdown on my birthday. New Mezze menu is amazing and contains something for even the fussiest of eaters. Prices are great and will suit all budgets whether you fancy a light snack or a full feast, portions sizes are perfect and I had to have my birthday cake as a take away I was so full. Staff are genuinely welcoming, friendly and helpful from the second you step through the door. New look to resturuant is great and a choice of seating arrangements is an added bonus. If you have never been you are seriously missing out!! All in all a fantastic place,I'll be back soon

I want to start off by saying that the food at Nikos was absolutely delicious - we enjoyed every single mezze plate we ordered, and I felt the falafel was the best I've ever had. However portions were smaller than we expected for the prices - we were warned about this before we went but wanted to give Nikos the benefit of the doubt so this was a little disappointing. We finished the mezze still feeling hungry, which wasn't helped by one of the dishes we ordered never arriving (which we didn't actually realise until we had ordered dessert, otherwise I'm sure the staff would have rectified this). I was concerned that by ordering 10 dishes to share between two, there would be too much to finish but I needn't have worried.There were also problems when it came to settling the bill. We wanted to see an itemised bill to check we hadn't been charged for the missing dish, but this wasn't available as the staff were working out all of the bills manually with a calculator. This wasn't a problem as we just did the calculations ourselves to double-check after we had paid, and when we did this we found we had been overcharged by £20. My partner went to see the staff to rectify this, and we were then undercharged despite my partner pointing out how much the bill should be. This was a bit unorganized and I felt for the staff who were all very young and busy with a full restaurant, and would benefit from having access to a POS till system which works out the bills for them. Although it wasn't all smooth-sailing, I wouldn't be put off from returning to Nikos in future as the food was very very nice.

Went in a group of five and had to wait a wee while but it was worth it. The authentic taste and standard of food was excellent. The menu is large and we enjoyed it so much we tried to book for another night but sadly they were full.

Went in at lunchtime, just made it, as it was very busy. Mezze (tapas like) menu, with a great variety of Greek dishes to try, and a chance to try a few of them. Spicy pork sausange and Chicken Gyros ere excellent.

Friendly staff, fantastic food, good portion sizes (recently been increased), good service, beautiful decor, tasty desserts, great hygiene and cleanliness!

We booked not realising it was a mezze menu. My hubby is quite a fussy eater and we had our two boys with us, but there was plenty of choice for everyone. The food was outstanding - particularly the stifado, meatballs and warm fresh pitta. The restaurant was spotlessly clean with social distancing adhered to. The staff were amazing, I believe some of them are new but you wouldn't have known it. We were staying on the same street and later in the evenin ng we had a call to say they had forgotten to deduct our deposit and they even offered to pop round with it! We were a little nervous about our first post-lockdown dining out but relaxed very quickly. If we are ever back in Castle Douglas we will be sure to visit again.

I did not know Castle Douglas but on arrival immediately found Nikos for a coffee (and apple tart). Excellent. As they also do dinners I went back that same evening. Really excellent food (soup and Dover sole) and staff were very friendly and helpful. Nice atmosphere.

We were really looking forward to eating at Nikos from the reviews we read before going... sadly we were really disappointed. The service was excellent, really friendly, but the food was very expensive for what we got. It cost just under £20 for half an baked aubergine with feta and a Greek salad. There were about 3 or 4 small pieces of feta on the aubergine and the Greek salad was all lettuce with a couple of olives, tomatoes and cubes of feta, not my experience of a Greek salad. The stifado was tough. Chicken kebabs were good, but again had a £20 price tag. The best bit of the meal was the hummus and yoghurt starters with pitas (which were fresh from the oven and delicious). No cards accepted so take cash...

Lovely authentic feel. Food was really good. Niko was a great host. Had a lovely meal with my wife on a quiet night out

Food average ..no side salad with the steak , service good but doesnt warrant the high prices..think the owner needs to look at his prices

Visiting on a very wet day decided to stop here for lunch with our 1 year old grandson. Very friendly and great food my daughter and I had the lamb and pitta special and my husband had the haloumi special very tasty with 3 soft drinks £33

What a gorgeous wee place! Warmest of welcomes, fabulous food, and lovely atmosphere. Great value too as portions are generous. You can tell how much the owners care and that was so so lovely. Homemade pittas... who knew they could taste so good?! Stifado was the best ever with loads of lean, tender beef, and my baklava trio was to die for. Very very highly recommend.

very clean and well set out restaurant with plenty goodies on the menu and the little greek shop we decided to try nikos for lunch for a wee change and were glad we did our welcolm from the staff was very warm we opted for the home made soup choice that day of 4 very filling came with home made greek bread delicious my main I opted for a pasta matrigioni which had plenty of flavours this dish contained bacon and onions and greek cheese very tasty followed by coffee very reasonable priced and value for money well worth trying this talented greek chefs cuisine

We thought we would try this place as we love Greek food. We went for the mezze for 2 people,(£50) and thought great 8 courses, but it was a bit misleading as the starter consisted of 3 dips with pitta bread (which counted as 4 courses) and then 4 smaller dishes between the 2 of us. Although the food was nice and if you wanted extra dishes you only needed to ask, there was not much in the way of what we would call Greek food (no moussaka, no vine leaves etc) which we would normally get with a mezze at our local restaurant in Glasgow. The staff were efficient and friendly but we felt it was very expensive and misleading for what we got.

Having read the mixed reviews we decided to give Nikos a try and went for a mid-week meal out. The menu was extensive and we were particularly impressed with the amount of seafood options available. The waitress was friendly and helpful, and Nikos came out to see how we were enjoying our meal.The food was all freshly made with quality ingredients, the portions sizes were generous, and the food was cooked well and extremely tasty. After homemade pitta bread that arrived while we were waiting for our starters, my boyfriend had cuttlefish to start and grey mullet as a main. I had halloumi to start and spit roasted lamb for main. We shared the trio of desserts as we were both totally stuffed but wanted to give them a try for future reference! We eat out quite a lot and while it wasn't the cheapest meal, at just under £40 per head for 3 courses with a couple of drinks and a coffee we both thought it was good value for what we had. The tzatziki that came with my lamb was delicious.If you are looking for an authentic Greek meal, or just a tasty meal out in Castle Douglas, then I'd definitely recommend a visit to Nikos. We'll be going back for sure!

We have seen the mixed reviews of this place, but we love fresh cooked food rather than frozen or bought in, so we gave Nikos a try. Inside it is traditionally decorated and was very quiet on an (English) bank holiday Monday night. All of us had the Mezze and at £25 a head was quite pricey (if you are used to 2for1 pub deals or fast food) however this is not fast food and I appreciate we have to pay more per dish as there are less customers in a small town. We loved everything. The chicken was a hit as was the tomatoes. Staff friendly and service efficient. Niko even came out of the kitchen to speak to us.

Found this restaurant on our last night in Scotland visiting Castle Douglas. The food was amazing and the service was spot on. My Mum wasn't too sure what to try but loved the Wild Boar Casserole. My wife and I had the Mezze which was excellent and really tasty. I can highly recommend Nikos.

I will say the reviews on here for this place are hit and miss. Castle Douglas doesnt have a lot going on but the place is worth a visit, so please read on....

Came here for dinner and the service was amazing. Food was one of the best meals I ever had. Will keep this place in mind if coming past.

We booked this for a family of 6 after reading good reviews on trip advisor we were very disappointed, it was very expensive the service was dreadful, some of the food was ok but some not so good. We waited over an hour for our starters and then another 50 minutes for our main course, getting the bill was an ordeal in itself.

Decided to go to nikos restaurant after seeing the good reviews. How wrong where we! Yes food good however evening spoilt by rude aggressive chef shouting at the staff in the manor he did. Swearing in a family place is not acceptable. We will NOT return. Owner should be so ashamed

The food was decent, but over £7 for hummus and around £17 for a stuffed beef tomato is too much. I could also tell that the gigantes beans in sauce were from a jar, as I've bought the same one myself! They're not difficult or expensive to make so that was a little disappointing. The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere and the service was good.

We booked a table at Nikos this evening, great decision, Niko is such a nice guy and the food was terrific, both mains were superb and the trio of sweets (for the indecisive) was just fantastic. Service was good fun and at a nice pace, drinks brought while we decided on food order, food cooked and prepared fresh and tasty! If we return to the area we will return to Nikos.

Visited Nikos Saturday night .I rang in the afternoon to book a table for 2 .The restaurant was lovely ,with a very Greek tavena feel .The waitresses were friendly and efficient and the food was absolutely delicious .We had Gigantica ,big beans in sauce and Tzatzici for starter ,and Kleftico with greek salad for mains and a bottle of the best red greek wine I have ever had Gold G .

A disappointment. We had been looking forward to our meal for my husband’s birthday. Food was good and plenty of it but FAR TOO MUCH garlic for our personal tastes. We had a really nasty aftertaste in our mouths for hours. Would definitely not return. Great shame as good Greek restaurants are rare and Nico cooks good food.

OMG!!! The food AMAZING! The atmosphere AMAZING! The custuomer service better than AMAZING! five stars isn't enough for this place!!! They couldn't do enough for us. I'm vegetarian and my friend vegan, we really liked the look of the mezze platter so they ever so kindly swapped out the meat and dairy parts for other options that would suit our diets. To sum this place up.. Friendly, welcoming, will happily go the extra mile (Or more) to please you. It was EXCEPTIONAL!!

We had a lovely meal at Nikos for our anniversary we enjoyed everything we had portions could be a bit bigger for the price but could not fault the food.

Probably one of the best Greek meals I’ve had outside Greece! Excellent food, freshly prepared and reasonably priced. Friendly service. Would definitely recommend.

My first time at Nikos and hopefully not my last. There were 5 of us out for a meal and we all thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The food was excellent - nice choice - we all had something different and it all looked and tasted great. We had the house wine, it was ok but expensive. Would definitely recommend.

Clean, spacious restaurant and helpful, friendly staff. We all enjoyed our food but it did seem a bit pricey. Will go again, maybe at lunch time.

What more can I say - we had a REALLY good meal here, made all the more enjoyable with some great, good natured banter with the person serving. Not the cheapest meal out, but worth every penny. SO tasty - mmmmmmmm!

I was very late arriving from the south for a conference nearby the next day. A friend and I had tried to get food elsewhere but they didn't except us because of the time. It was a different story at Nikos! At 9.15pm they welcomed us with open arms, and the food was delicious. Thoroughly recommend this place. they went beyond the call of duty for us!

My husband and I really enjoyed the authentic Greek food and music at Nikos’ monthly Mezze Night yesterday. Service was great and Chef Nikos came round to personally speak to all of his customers. We’ve been here for lunch in the past too and highly recommend a visit.

The restaurant is situated on the town's main street and serves good quality Greek food. The décor and service are both very good, and the menu reasonably extensive. We very much enjoyed the meal but would note that we felt the prices were rather on the high side. For a special meal we would fully recommend this, but not for anyone on a limited budget.

We visited Nikos whilst on the return leg of our latest European tour and found it almost empty. This surprised me but did not however detract from the atmosphere because the host who prepared the food, took our order and provided us with good conversation throughout the evening is very charismatic. his menu is varied but obviously with a very Greek theme and to see fresh ingredients on the shelves and in a cooler display as well as produce from his home island of Crete on sale just makes you forget that you are in a small Scottish village.

We arrived here following a long journey and were warmly welcomed. My husband had the whole Dover Sole (17.50) which he said was one of the best fish dishes he had ever had. My moussaka was tasty but a small portion for the £20 price tag and just needed to be a bit warmer.

We ate here on a quiet weekday evening, main courses only, and our meal was absolutely delicious. Huge portions (too big for one of us to finish!), sizzling hot and cooked to perfection. Some might say possibly somewhat pricey but, given the portion sizes and quality of the food, in our opinion an excellent meal and good value for money. Cashless diners need to be aware that it is currently impossible to pay by debit or credit card because of a problem with the card reader, but hopefully this will be resolved before it deters custom (this would be such a pity because it’s a really nice place). Very friendly, personal service. Delicious and delightful!

Very nice meal here while on holiday for a week. The food is very nice and authentic. Nikos makes you so welcome and treats you like old friends.

First visit last night, won't be the last. Super restaurant, friendly staff and superb food! highly recommend.

Overall we had a lovely experience. The restaurant looks great inside and is very inviting. The service was definitely the highlight and underpins the tag service with a smile. The food was tasty however our only fault was that we thought it was slightly overpriced. The halloumi starter is a must have though!!

We had eaten here before for lunch and it had been fine. This year they had stopped accepting credit cards, and the meal - although edible - was extremely small and extremely expensive for what it was, especially since you had to pay cash!

Again another great meal great friendly service and great food always a warm welcome had the evening mezza great selection

Food was delicious and service was very good. However, it was really overpriced for what we got, and I left still hungry. They'd need to reduce the price and/or increase the portion sizes for me to go back.

We ate at this venue at lunch time during the week. Whilst the other cafes in the area are doing a roaring trade, this was empty except for a couple of people who happen to be the owners friends. We had humus, broad beans in tomato and white bait. The food was good but not at a level which I could say wonderful or reminds me of a taverna in Greece. I’d like to think Nikos does does more lively and vibrant fresh food, sadly the lunch was ok but not elevated to an exciting level.

Just had a lovely lunch here with my sister, we shared the Meze and it was very tasty and freshly cooked 6/7 different dishes with home made pitta bread, gorgeous! The man serving us, presumably Nikos, is such a lovely man very friendly chef and waiter. For something sweet we shared the trio of desserts very nice. It was such a shame it was only us two in there, the people of Castle Douglas should frequent this lovely restaurant. Will definitely be returning

Myself and my family visited this hidden gem whilst having a break in Scotland. We were not disappointed the food was exquisite the best Greek food I’ve ever eaten the tzatziki was the best I’ve ever had so much that I had to take some home myself and my husband had the mezzi for main course which was amazing. Nikon was a perfect gentleman and catered for our every need and as the restaurant was quiet he came and had a drink with us. Absolutely amazing I highly recommend the restaurant.

Another fantastic meal, great atmosphere and lovely people. Everything is freshly prepared and really tasty. We shared the evening mezze The home made pitta bread is amazing as is the tzatziki. Thanks Nikos for another great evening

4 of us went on a Monday night so was quiet. Decor is lovely! Niko the chef was fantastic, happy bubbly and welcoming.

My wife and I visited this great restaurant again. We had a mezzo each and a bottle of the house wine. The service was prompt and friendly and the food very good. We also enjoyed the moderately priced wine. This is an authentic Greek restaurant which we throughly recommend.

Friday night meal. Visited several times before, excellent authentic Greek food and great service. We had the evening mezze shown and everything was cooked to perfection. Gigantes and stifado are my favourite. Our son had the chicken souvlaki- he’s only 10 but don’t mind paying portion price as he eats it all, Which is a rarity. Baklava for dessert is a real treat, maybe one to share. Definitely a must visit.

We booked a table for 8 for a friends birthday. The party included my mum and dad who are in their 80’s.

Went to nikos for my birthday and was very disappointed. The food was very limited and extremely small portions. The meal and drink that me and my guests paid for was over priced costing £320.00 and it left us feeling like we had just had a starter and no main. We will not be returning here again unfortunately.

Oft have been to nikos as he built and developed his business. From a standing start he got the usual naysayers who didn't like the tables, the chairs, the lighting, the staff...but everything grows! (I didn't like my four year old.....she's a far nicer ten year old....god save me from the teens!) Today the signage is slick, the interior is European (Am I still allowed to say that?) And the food is......Greek! Stunning! With an old fashioned worthiness that I want from all restaurants, here it is in abundance! When I used his toilets last (clean and well appointed) I had to step over 50 fresh shot pheasant that had just been delivered to the kitchen! When I asked niko what the special was the coming week..he said "pork!" Then queried my eyesight! (I love a restaurantuer who understands sarcasm!)

Visited on a Friday night. Quiet at first, then suddenly started to fill up. Service and food excellent. Really friendly staff. Vegan options great. My only problem, and hands up I never asked the price. Carafe of house wine £25. We had one and a half, so that hiked the bill up considerably. But as i say, my fault. Next time we'll ask for a wine list. Overall we had a great night. Definitely worth a visit.

Lovely personal service and great food. We had the Meze with house wine and really enjoyed it. Surroundings are relaxed and clean. Would definitely visit again.

My partner and I dropped in on a Saturday night, greeted warmly by Stephanie and shown to our table. We chose the Mezze and were not disappointed in any way, food was beautifully presented, tasty and Stephanie answered our questions about the food with great knowledge and enthusiasm. Great house wine and a superb dessert.

Popped in with little or no notice, but welcomed and seated quickly. The food was excellent, the service friendly but not overwhelming and it was good value for money. Not a huge range of menu choice, but that’s a good thing as far as I’m concerned! Well worth a visit

What a lovely surprise for my milestone birthday!