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4,9

Based on 972 opinions finded in 2 websites

4.4Ambience4.4Cuisine4.4Price4.9Service
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Nº 107 in 893 in Harrogate

Nº 4 of 14 Mediterranean in Harrogate

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This is my forth visit to Saranda and every time is as good as the last. When first walking in you are greeted with genuine pleasure like a good friend.Table service is immaculate, and nothing is too much trouble, even adding to your chosen menu.The food is amazing and plenty of it. You will definitely leave feeling full. We have never managed to try the deserts. The wine list is very competitive and the house wine is as good as any over £30, but costs around £16. We always leave as friends knowing that we will return. I usually go with my family, but last night it was with an old friend. She loved the whole atmosphere of a Greek taverna, The greeting we received and the fantastic food .

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catherinehudson . 2021-05-22

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Second time visiting this Restaurant during our stay in Harrogate. Nice Ambience. Food was very nice. Was quite as only second day of opening afterLockdown.

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Joan C . 2021-05-20

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Well what a wonderful little place. I initially got the recomendation from TripAdvisor after looking for a different cuisine in Harrogate. I tried a Albanian dish which I must say was superb, wish I didn't have such a big starter though as it was so rich & filling but absolutely delicious. Only disappointment was the Lamb Koftas were very salty

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TraceyBalboa . 2021-05-20

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Following a warm welcome, we had a great starter of olives and breads and then some warm meat stew. It was great to try Albanian food which was new to me, as well as have some lovely greek dishes too. It was good quality food and so the price was fine too.

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MelanieGail . 2021-01-28

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We chose to eat at Saranda based on its previous reviews, but to be honest we left disappointed. On the plus side the service was always friendly and polite and the decor and lighting created a warm ambience. The food however was a big disappointment. My garlic mushrooms were nicely cooked but the twist on the garlic flavouring just didn't work for me. All of our main courses missed the mark and were either overcooked or lacking in flavour. The restaurant might provide authentic Albanian cooking, but for us it wasn't good enough.

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tintin630 . 2021-01-02

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Really tasty meal with our 2 boys (8 & 6 years old). Friendly and timely service, delicious food and great atmosphere. It’s quite informal so great for families. The traditional Albanian beef tave is a highlight.

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TheFoodSurgeon . 2020-12-21

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Excellent food. You must try this place. We had the platter for starters and the moussaka. Both fantastic and good portion sizes. The staff are very kind

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GluvC . 2020-12-09

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Went here just before lockdown and had a really good meal - starters of Calamari and Whitebait were excellent - as was the Swordfish main course, Staff very pleasant and service very efficient so we enjoyed our meal and hope they come back stronger when they reopen

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NewcastleSusieq . 2020-11-06

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Absolutely beautiful, went in with my girlfriend, had the starter for two this was nice, but could of been a bit bigger. I had some kind of beef stew with rice and flat bread this was amazing I really enjoyed this dish, my girlfriend had a chicken and rice dish again a really tasty dish, we had some chips to share a dessert and a bottle of house red wine £75. A really nice meal in a nice restaurant, staff were very good. Definitely recommend and would go back.

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-Scott-Davidson999 . 2020-10-30

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Not sure why this restaurant isn't No1 in Harrogate. The food is stunning, the space has a lovely atmosphere and the service is excellent, what more could you want.

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Bluenose062 . 2020-10-28

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A great lunch.... knew nothing about this restaurant, but now that I’ve seen the reviews I can understand why it is so highly rated. Friendly service, home made dips and really good quality ingredients. Would definitely return.

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mikedmfy . 2020-10-24

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Visiting Harrogate we spent a very enjoyable afternoon at Saranda.The food was excellent as was the service and the friendly atmosphere.We will definitely be dining there again.

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Petrina1 . 2020-10-24

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Excellent food and service. Lovely evening. Great restaurant. The staff were amazing. We celebrated a birthday and nothing was too much trouble. The baklava is to die for!!

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tillybob2 . 2020-10-20

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We booked last minute for a 50th meal for myself just 2 people. Lovely staff and generous with free bubbly and pudding. Food so nice too, definitely will be back!

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Anne R . 2020-10-19

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Had a fantastic meal here. The Resteraunt is very nice feels cosy and friendly. The food was fantastic. Great garlic mushrooms nice dips and other starters very fresh and great tasting. The main dishes were very good all 4 of us really enjoyed our food. So good we booked to go back in two weeks time. Very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.

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PatM969 . 2020-10-18

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Wonderful meal to celebrate sons birthday. Superb service from start to finish from friendly attentive staff. Can recommend the drunken chicken especially. Extra sauce was brought out for my husband to have with his meal. Baklava and ice cream was perfect to finish with. Highly recommend a visit.

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juliacpz . 2020-10-15

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We walked around Harrogate and noticed that this restaurant was quite full whereas other places were empty. So we called in to book a table for the following evening. The staff were great. We explained that we we concerned about safety as we are in our 70s. When we arrived we had a corner table in the window and the manager had arranged a Perspex screen especially for us to distance from the next table. The food was great and the whole experience was a wonderful night out. Great food - I would recommend the Beef Stifado.

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David B . 2020-10-13

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Absolutely loved this restaurant, food was really tasty and service was excellent. Enjoyed the atmosphere and would highly recommend. Can see why this restaurant is so highly rated.

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Steven789789 . 2020-10-12

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From initial booking to finally paying the bill the whole experience was positive. The menu is extensive with something for everyone with reasonably priced wines. Plenty of Covid secure steps have been taken with tasteful separation from the other diners. The food was excellent as was the service and look forward to returning sometime soon.

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Barry P . 2020-10-05

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Excellent service. Loved the Albania lamb dish. Yoghurt and honey divine! Staff really friendly. Good value for money.

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LoopyLoo59 . 2020-10-04

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Whilst visiting Harrogate for the first time we walked past this restaurant and decided to give it a try. Best decision ever! The atmosphere was calm and lovely. The staff member who welcomed us was so friendly and on hand if we needed anything. And the food, THE FOOD!! So delicious Good hygiene arrangements with social distancing adhered to. Excellent all round experience.We will definitely be back.

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Misty917 . 2020-09-27

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Thank you so much for the most delicious meal. We have the shared starters followed by the ‘drunken chicken’ and a beef dish which we shared. Soooo delicious, couldn’t fault a mouthful! Staff so warm and welcoming and even gave us complimentary drinks because they had to move our table shortly after we were seated (we really didn’t mind!) Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone visiting Harrogate if you enjoy this type of food.

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Katlu1982 . 2020-09-26

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The food here was fantastic, and the staff couldn’t have been more welcoming, not only did we enjoy a lovely meal (chicken kebab for him, goats cheese, spinach wrapped in filo pastry fro me) we were also treated to a starter of breads and dips, and finished the meal with a complementary lemonchello and sambuca. Thank you so much!

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sophsincolour . 2020-09-25

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Excellent food and good choice .very friendly staff. Very good value for money.Will visit again next time I am in Harrogate

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johnedoherty . 2020-09-23

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We came on a Monday night had a lovely table in the window. Good choice of food on the menu and we enjoyed our meal will definitely look to visit again when in Harrogate

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C R . 2020-09-20

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This restaurant impressed us all the way in every way. The sincere welcome, the wide-ranging menu, the quality of food and the generosity of portions added up to a superb dining experience. The NZ Sauvignon Blanc and Greek beers were wonderful accompaniments to a memorable meal. Our enthusiastic Albanian host was charming and attentive, and celebrated our experience with most unexpected - but greatly appreciated - further refreshments as a gift. No wonder this place was so booked up and filled with smiling diners on a Friday evening!

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Giles B . 2020-09-20

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My husband and I went out for a walk today after walking for a couple of hours we decided to eat out, so glad we chose to eat at Saranda, what a gem, staff extremely friendly and welcoming, food first class, quality and portions 1st class, definitely be back and highly recommended, thank you Saranda

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216catherinet . 2020-09-20

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This is a fantastic restaurant in Harrogate. Best meal I’ve had in a long time. Nice and safe with covid measures but isn’t missing any of the atmosphere that can come with this. Thoroughly enjoyable meal, potentially the best in town.

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Will P . 2020-09-19

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Excellent authentic restaurant with great atmosphere, welcoming, polite and lovely staff. Food simply amazing! The best swordfish steak we have had anywhere in the world. Dessert was semolina cake which we tried to see what it was like. The texture and flavour of this cake was outstanding, a definite must have! We tried it as an experiment because how could a semolina cake be good? Would eat over and over! Do go here!

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stuartwdawson . 2020-09-18

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My partner and I came for an evening mid week meal. The staff have done a great job making the restaurant covid secure. I had dolmades for starter (my partner had fried sardines). The portions were quite a generous size. The dolmades were really fresh and tasty. The lamb and rice filling was perfect without being too heavy. For main course I had the Tave Dheu, beef fillet pieces in a rich tomato and red wine sauce. The beef was so tender! The sauce was quite rich and really flavourful. This came with rice and flat bread. The homemade flat bread was lovely, and great for dipping into the sauce. My partner had a similar lamb dish which had plenty of lovely cuts of lamb. We had baklava and revani cake for desserts which were absolute gorgeous. Great food, great service, lovely ambience. Would love to visit again when in Harrogate.

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VickiSwift . 2020-09-18

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Fantastic food. Some of the best I have had. Hard working attentive staff, not bad value for money. Will make a call anytime in Harrogate. Give it a go

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DaveDoodson . 2020-09-14

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What an amazing place. Food it top notch. Staff are so friendly and accommodating. Had a wonderful birthday meal, which they made so special. One not to be missed.

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itisaboutyou . 2020-09-12

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Excellent meals all round. Great service from friendly staff. Fantastic veggie moussaka, lamb kleftiko and beef tave dheu. Hopefully we will have time to go back to this gem before we return home.

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Oohbanana . 2020-09-12

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Great Albanian - Greek food. Beautiful starters (don’t have too much - portions s good size) Slow cooked Lamb out of this world (cinnamon included) Very Fresh Fish (Swordfish) Portions very good! Baklava and coffee to finish off Yum yum Will be back

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306kaiz . 2020-09-12

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A spur of the moment choice for an evening meal as we were walking through Harrogate. Excellent food, very friendly staff in very pleasant surroundings.

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Navigate60050644761 . 2020-09-12

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I took some friends to the Saranda. I had been wanting to eat there for some time.I had a vegetarian dish, which was not hot, just warm. The meat eaters were disappointed with theirs. One sent the food back as the meat was raw.The others ate theirs but believed the food was not fresh just warmed up.Their rice was not great. Not light and fluffy.Most of the staff were friendly, but they did say, this is how they served their meat.I wont be taking guests there again.

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sedona130 . 2020-09-11

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Asked the server for his recommendation and went with it. Amazing food and service. We like trying different restaurants when we go away for a couple of nights. But done something I’ve never done and that was come back to this restaurant the following night. Food was spot on and staff couldn’t be more helpful

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E4754DRandyp . 2020-09-11

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Booked this Restaurant after reading reviews on Tripadvisor. Nice setting and the Staff are very friendly.We had Humous for starter which was very nice but filling so much so we struggled with our main.I had Mousakka for my main, was not the best don’t know if it was because it was the end of the evening as the Restaurant closes at 10.

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Joan C . 2020-09-09

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Decided to stop in this warm inviting looking restaurant placed in the middle of Station Bridge after a film at the cinema. Food great, service just lovely! Young lady and gentleman which i decided to catch the names of due to us feeling so welcome and well looked after throughout the evening! Thank you to Dani and Nertil for your intimate and personal service, you guys work together so well and efficiently and nothing seemed too much trouble. Will be back for you guys alone! Keep up the good work and thanks again.

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Matthew W . 2020-09-07

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Ok so I don't usually write reviews. However after my wife tripped over coming into the restaurant to the mistake on my order - everything about his restaurant was amazing.I cannot fault the service, the food, the whole experience. Even the dish they served me by mistake was amazing and I know they would have changed it and offered a to do it , but I didn't want it after the smell was amazing. Can't fault it, would recommend every time

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Trail784394 . 2020-09-07

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I had a day out in Harrogate. I noticed this restaurant has 5⭐️ on Tripadvisor and I was intrigued they have Albanian food which I’ve never tried. We had Tavë Dheu (beef - see picture) and Tavë Kosi (lamb). It might have been a bit more pricey than other places, but it’s so worth it! I will definitely need to come back to Harrogate to try more dishes. The ambiance in the restaurant is so nice - Sarandë is on my travel list now. 100% recomend.

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iulianbiris . 2020-09-06

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Looked on trip advisor for places to eat as there are so many to choose from in Harrogate If you are visiting for the first time please don’t go anywhere else before trying here The first thing you experience is the wonderful welcome the staff are charming and the warmth and ambience draws you inThe food is utterly fantastic flavoursome and authentic We loved it the only problem was deciding what to order Definitely be back and would highly recommend

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heatherl88 . 2020-09-05

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If your in Harrogate and looking for a place to eat, this is the place to go. The attentive staff and decor make a relaxing atmosphere, but the real star is the food. You can taste the passion in every bite. By far the best lamb kleftico and baklava I’ve ever eaten. I’m just gutted we live too far away, as this would definitely be our local treat! 10/10!

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BraggPhil . 2020-09-04

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What a fantastic night out, meal out with friends. The staff were very attentive and friendly which made our evening so very enjoyable. The food was so delicious and tasty and served hot. The restaurant accommodated our request to have a variety of dishes so we could all share/try different dishes, everything was cooked to perfection. Thank you to the staff and chef at Saranda We will defiantly visit again if we visit Harrogate again.

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Diane S . 2020-09-04

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- I loved it! The food was great quality and it was really good to be able to try something new. The lady serving us seemed very passionate about her job, it was great to see. A special option if you are visiting Harrogate.

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AlexSwallow . 2020-09-03

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We ate here last night and had a fantastic time. The staff we’re lovely and had all covid processes in place. We had the sharing meze to start and it was fantastic, plenty for both us and got us excited for our main courses.The main meals we’re lovely and we we’re so full afterwards.Next time we’re in Harrogate will definitely be back.

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Dan R . 2020-09-03

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We had never tried this cuisine before but decided it was a must after reading the reviews. From the welcome to the goodbye nothing could be faulted. We had 3 courses each and enjoyed every mouthful. Covid- wise we felt safe as the waiters wore masks and there were Perspex dividers where necessary. Good atmosphere too.

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grandma0f12 . 2020-09-03

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We had 2 courses and absolutely loved the food. It’s fairly priced, great portion size and it all tasted fantastic. As well as that we ordered 2 limoncello’s for after and the restaurant gave us these on the house! Brilliant service, would definitely go here again.

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Wiles18 . 2020-08-31

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The food was superb. Attentive staff, plenty of space between tables, relaxed atmosphere and very reasonably priced. Will go again when we are back in the area.

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Tony P . 2020-08-29

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Our first visit to this restaurant - we'll be back! The restaurant was full and had a great lively atmosphere and even though it was super busy we were made to feel very welcome and enjoyed excellent service - in fact the 4 of us agreed that the servers were the best we'd experienced for long time. Plenty of choice on the menu and we all enjoyed our meals which were tasty and well cooked. As mentioned, the baklava was quite delicious and a great way to finish the evening.

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Paul N . 2020-08-29

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Visited the restaurant tonight. Excellent meal, good atmosphere and very attentive staff. Our meals were fresh and hot and very tasty. Well done guys.

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Shokey17 . 2020-08-28

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We come to Saranda probably 2/3 times a month and have always had the best service from everyone there. The menu has an extensive array of options to choose from. Our orders never disappoint and are always the right portion size. Whenever we want to go out for a meal Saranda is always our first choice!

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foodl0ver1987 . 2020-08-28

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Enjoyed a beautiful meal here last night...absolutely gorgeous flavoursome food and lovely attentive staff. Nice restaurant and social distancing in place with hand sanitizer at door. Highly recommend thank you Saranda

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leorenleo . 2020-08-27

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My husband and I visited Harrogate for the 1st time and visited this place on our last night before heading home. We’d booked based on the fab reviews and food wise we weren’t disappointed. The food menu was extensive, too much choice, the staff were lovely but totally overworked. This was mainly due to the fact the restaurant was packed, no sooner had customers left and the tables were filled again. My only complaint was from a Covid safety point of view, the restaurant isn’t the biggest and to be honest there was absolutely no evidence of safe distancing between tables. There are only three tables with partitions, one of these is right beside the entrance, it’s the worst placed table I’ve seen anywhere. The food is gorgeous and other safety measures have been put in place but safe distancing is something they should address.

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kask . 2020-08-27

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Tried this restaurant for the first time a couple of weeks ago and the food and service were excellent, and we'll certainly be going back again soon. Only criticism was that the waiters were not wearing masks when we went.

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greystone44 . 2020-08-24

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We visited Harrogate for a little weekend break and wanted to try something new and special for a celebration.We chose Saranda from other reviews, and it wasn't a disappointment. Amazing dishes, huge portions, perfectly cooked and presented. We could have shared the courses and "mixed and matched" our choices. Nevertheless, a real pleasure to dine here. No rushed service.

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KennyK1965 . 2020-08-23

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Excellent service and the food was fabulous. Great service from the friendly staff. COVID precautions well managed too.

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PhilnStell . 2020-08-23

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I have never wrote a review before but I so impressed with this little gem! I felt Covid-19 safe, all the staff were wearing masks properly! The food was incredible and the staff were very attentive and friendly. Top marks to the chef we will DEFINITELY be returning.

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H3040IItraceyf . 2020-08-23

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A great restaurant in Harrogate. Much much better than Estabulo and worth what you pay. The food was delicious. I had "drunken chicken" and my husband had chicken souvlaki. The staff made adjustments to the starter to fit our requirements, and hand gel was being used regularly by all staff. We would go again, and will recommend to friends.

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clo_w85 . 2020-08-22

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Visited with my partner, staff were very attentive and the food was absolutely delicious. Could not reccommend this place more. Will be back if we return to Harrogate.

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Ksykes16 . 2020-08-22

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Really good food and in an authentic setting. The staff were always ready to help and they wore face coverings to protect both themselves and customers. The drunken chicken was amazing, as was their homemade Tzatiki. Sadly they have no kids menu.

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NYorksTravel . 2020-08-19

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We visited Saranda on Saturday night and were so impressed with the fantastic service and food! Great authentic dishes, fabulous atmosphere and wonderful friendly service! We can’t wait to visit again.

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HattieMGH . 2020-08-19

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Amazing food. Very authentic I am vegetarian and found it hard to choose from the selection available. Food was delicious. My mum enjoyed the lamb but again was spoilt for choice! Baclava to follow was divine!

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gemmak234 . 2020-08-17

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Visited this restaurant on Saturday night and we were totally delighted with the delicious food, how lovely the staff were and the ambience. I had an Albanian lamb dish which was so delicious, my friend said his lamb kleftiko was the tastiest he'd had in years! We will definitely be back ... thank you team Saranda

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wharryboo . 2020-08-16

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Despite fully booked these guys were able to squeeze us in and gave us excellent service with the most delicious food. The lamb kleftiko dish I had was absolutely to die for and probably the best lamb I have ever tasted.

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487olib . 2020-08-12

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Visited on a Tuesday evening taking the opportunity to use the £10pp off and we were not dissapointed! The staff are very attentive and friendly, making sure that everything was okay for us and even helped with the pronunciation of one of our chosen dishes. The food was on a par to that which we've had on holiday. We opted for dolmades and calamari as starters to share, both came really quickly and were obviously freshly made and really generous portions too. The main courses were again served quickly, I had the lamb moussaka, which is by far the best that I've had from any of the mediterranean restaurants in town, it was a massive portion served with a substantial side salad, it was lovely and hot and such good quality. My partner had the Tavë Dheu, the beef was falling apart and so tender, in a delicious sauce served with rice and flatbreads.The atmosphere and decoration of the restaurant was as if we had been transported into a little taverna in the mediterranean rather than on a bridge in a town centre, we will definitely be revisiting in the future.

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nbaines95 . 2020-08-11

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Everything we visit Harrogate, we always say we'll eat here .... yesterday we did, and we weren't disappointed. From the minute we walked through the door, we just knew this would be good ... friendly, prompt service, and excellent food, all freshly prepared and served piping hot. Hubby encountered the Albanian Mixed Grill, wow, what a great plate of food, with fries to accompany, I opted for the Chicken Kebab, again excellent choice ..... ensured we left enough room to sample their Baklava, absolutely divine, not too sweet and full of filling ..... £73 for 2 people, 3 courses and drinks ..... Fantastic experience, we will be back

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hollywillo . 2020-08-09

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just had meal here and it is unbelievable. Food is super tasty and everything is fresh. Really impressed with all aspects of this restaurant. We will definitely be coming back and definitely recommend!

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X3547AGstephaniek . 2020-08-07

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You can see why this is the best voted restaurant in Harrogate. The food is so delicious and the service is great. Each dish we had we couldn’t fault! The servers are so friendly as well and overall it was an amazing meal. Couldn’t recommend this restaurant enough and can’t wait to come back!

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983rheannam . 2020-08-04

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We ate at Saranda this evening, and had a fantastic meal. The food was excellent, and the servie, from Thanas, was cheerful, attentive and professional. My Kota Methismeni was to die for, quite the best Greek food I've eaten outside Greece! The honey and yoghurt I had for dessert was wonderful too. Great meal, nice people, wonderful food. If you're in Harrogate, go.

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Ross B . 2020-07-29

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We just ate at this restaurant with our two children. The service and the food were excellent. The portions are very generous and we actually ordered 3 portions of food for the four of us. The gentleman who served us was very friendly and made good suggestions about the menu.

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P7543EZkarenp . 2020-07-29

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Great find in Harrogate My wife and I had the most superb dinner her last week. We spotted the restaurant whilst walking into Harrogate, as it’s not quite in the centre of town. The menu looked interesting, my wife is a vegetarian and I’m not so it’s nice to find a restaurant which caters well for both of us. Back at the hotel, I looked at the restaurant’s rating and was shocked it was so high. I rang straight away and booked for the Sunday night. We started with warm home cooked bread and olives, whilst we decided. My wife chose the vegetarian Moussaka, I asked for a recommendation of an Albanian dish our waiter chose me the Tave Kosi Cinnamon-spiced pieces of lamb,cooked in a tomato, onion & white wine sauce, with yoghurt & served with Saranda rice. Both dishes we superb, and very filling so we had to share a dessert. We both left the restaurant thinking this was one of the best meals we had had in this country in a very long time. If your staying in Harrogate the Saranda is a must. It may not be in the old part of town or have the best views. But oh boy it had the best food

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tobo1969 . 2020-07-23

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We have eaten at this restaurant several times since it originally opened a couple of years ago, and have to say yesterday evening's meal was up to it's excellent standard post-lockdown.We hadn't even planned to eat out that evening and hadn't booked anything, so when we saw it was open we called in on the off-chance, and the staff couldn't do enough to make us welcome. The restaurant was carefully prepared, with hand sanitisers, etc, and the place felt totally safe and of course, spotlessly clean!Our simple starter of the mixed dips was absolutely superb, with warm, soft flatbread and it felt almost like we were back in the Mediterranean! For our main course my wife chose the vegetarian Moussaka which she throughly enjoyed, with a generous side of fresh salad with plump tomatoes. I went for the 'drunken chicken', a dish I hadn't tried before but it was absolutely delicious. Tender fillet chicken with an excellent sauce full of flavour, and a side of piping hot fluffy rice. Top marks to the chef!All in all, a terrific evening meal, with excellent service, attentive staff and lovely atmosphere. I seriously recommend you book soon, as it did start to get busy (allowing for social distancing of course) to create a lovely warm atmosphere. I highly expect that once people become aware that they're back up and running again to such an excellent standard, there's going to be waiting list!Thanks guys, we'll be back soon!

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Woodies2 . 2020-07-18

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Just had an amazing meal at saranda,the service was fantastic as was the wine and food.the restaurant fully complied with social distancing and there was hand sanitizing modules in the toilet area.the food was served hot and with a smile and a genuine passion for the customers enjoyment and satisfaction.i would not hesitate to eat here again and I fully recommend this restaurant you will not be disappointed.

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Gary B . 2020-07-18

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Superb authentic Mediterranean food, fantastic service with lovely friendly staff. Would definitely recommend. Will be back when next in Harrogate

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heatherbell_10 . 2020-07-17

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Good food, tasty, decent portions, friendly staff. Music slightly too loud. Recommend the veg moussaka.

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Karen A . 2020-07-16

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Very pleasant atmosphere; staff very friendly; food very tasty and good value, all in all a very good evening Thankyou

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PhilH2695 . 2020-07-13

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Never visited the restaurant before but decided to try it as reviews were good. Not disappointed. Food was superb and service was excellent, great value for money. Would definitely recommend.

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249fionah . 2020-07-09

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What can I say? Just lovely. We usually go down the all you can eat Chinese/Indian route on our irregular child free date night but tonight as it was my birthday and the first weekend of everything reopening we thought we would throw caution to the wind and try something out of our comfort zone & I’m glad we did. I started with lightly fried whole sardines & dip followed by a traditional Greek moussaka. Both dishes were cooked to perfection & served with a rich fresh side salad consisting of vine ripened tomatoes & crunchy slices of cucumber. The desert was a home made traditional Greek sponge cake served with a syrup sauce, on the house which was a pleasant surprise and a big enough portion to feed both of us. The staff were very polite & friendly & there was a very nice friendly atmosphere about the place.will definitely be returning

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Birtydastard . 2020-07-05

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We choose Saranda as we love Greek food and reviews suggested it was authentic. We had a number of plates as a meze along with a souvlaki. Some were rather underwhelming particularly tzatziki and poor whitebait. However the service was good and staff very engaging.

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Nene4dis . 2020-03-16

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What a great find. The atmosphere was great with traditional music playing and superb food you could just imagine yourselves in a traditional restaurant in a different country. ( except don’t look out the window as that says something totally different ) I can highly recommend the food that we had.Starters... The spicy kofta had three koftas which were well seasoned and I would say not overpowering spicy, they were juicy, very delicious and didn’t fall apart. This came with a dip and salad. The salad was very fresh. The other starter we had was Dolmades...again very delicious. The vine leaves were slightly tangy (maybe the leaves had been soaked in lemon or lime? ) the vines leaves and the mincemeat combined together certainly made your tastebuds dance. Again they were well formed and didn’t break into little pieces while eating. This also came with a dip a fresh salad. Main meals... Lamb Kleftico...we’ve had this many times while in Cyprus and this Kleftico was extremely just as good as the ones we’ve had in Cyprus. The lamb fell off the bone and there was plenty and I mean plenty of lamb in this dish. The potatoes were cooked to perfection and the juices binding the meal together was delicious. The other main meal was Kota Methismeni ...OMG ...if I could have eaten all of this meal I would have licked the plate. This was chicken and mushrooms with a brandy cream sauce. If you like rich sauces you should love this. This meal came with a bowl of the most fluffy light rice. You could have eaten the rice dish on its own and still feel that you had a fantastic meal. The service was spot on ...from going in to the end of the meal the service was flawless. Overall we were extremely impressed and would most definitely recommend Saranda.

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Lovingfoodthatsyummy . 2020-03-15

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I highly recommend this restaurant for any type of visit. It has a family friendly atmosphere with great service and delicious food. Great value for money.

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benbU4116YU . 2020-03-08

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After reading the great reviews we must try the Saranda while in Harrogate.Great food, great service will visit again and would recommend to friends and family.Thank you for a great evening

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NickyManchester . 2020-03-06

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Took the wife to this cracking restaurant on a whim, no booking just turned up and they were able to accommodate us. Tremendous food, great service and good value.

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CheeryPaul . 2020-03-03

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Went on a quiet Tuesday evening for a birthday meal. The owner introduced himself and watched over the waitress who had just started that evening. Food was very tasty,especially the Moussaka. All in all,couldn’t fault anything. Would definitely visit again.

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B8640VCrobm . 2020-02-29

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A group of six old friends on an annual reunion couldn't pick a better place than this to have a meal together.The informal atmosphere was great and only added to by the friendly and very helpful staff. We opted for a mix of 'normal' and vegetarian mezze and what a good choice it was. The food arrived promptly and the variety of dishes included meant there was plenty that everybody enjoyed. Indeed we struggled to eat our way through it, that might, in part, be down the the ravages of passing years on the appetite, but it also had something to do with the size of the dishes served. And it certainly wasn't a case of quantity over quality, we were still talking enthusiastically about it over breakfast the following day.It was all very good but for me the star of the show was the lamb kleftiko. If you are in Harrogate and you want a taste of the Mediterranean then this is the place to go!

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Steve B . 2020-02-24

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Excellent friendly service and really nice food. Dips selection and koftas to start all excellent. Between the 4 of us we had 3 of the lamb dishes and the drunken chicken all of which were really tasty. Sadly all too full for pud! Decent value, especially for Harrogate.

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41Syd . 2020-02-23

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The food was really great. Starters, main and dessert were really tasty. Absolutely recommend semolina cake. Yum Really friendly staff too 😃

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Jofroggatt . 2020-02-22

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Had yet another lovely time the staff looked after us very well, the food was excellent as always, I have recommended this lovely restaurant to lots of people. If you haven't tried it go you will not be disappointed. 😁

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563mariar563 . 2020-02-20

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Excellent meal here. Good value lots of choice friendly staff. Nice ambience. Shame it was quiet on a friday night. Just a little bit on the edge of town but well worth a visit

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fletcherviv . 2020-02-12

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A friend and I went for dinner one Friday. I almost cancelled because the rain was so bad. The stray, or rather the quagmire that resembles Ypres circa 1918, was flooded and impossible to cross without wellies. When I finally made it to the restaurant I was soaked. The atmosphere was relaxed, the waiter was charming, the food was fresh and spicy, the price was reasonable. The visit was the perfect antidote to a cold wet winter evening and I shall return as soon as possible.

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Simon P . 2020-02-12

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Our Meals were very tasty but what really made the night was the friendly service. Everything tasted fresh and was well cooked. The restaurant was cosy and welcoming on a cold night. Would visit again if We were in Harrogate.

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furness64 . 2020-02-10

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Have passed this place quite a few times on way into town, this time we went in for early doors after going to Odeon.

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david b . 2020-02-09

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Four of us went for dinner before going to see 1917. We enjoyed everything from the welcome, through order taking, timely service of starter & Mains, throughout. the evening. And it was perfectly timed to let us walk over to the Cinema.

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Yorky46 . 2020-02-09

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My Husband and I had a fantastic meal . The menu was great and had a varied choice. My husband opted for an Albanian dish and I had calamari.The restaurant had a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the staff were friendly and attentive.highly recommend.we will definitely be back!!!

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Adventure611090 . 2020-02-08

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Last time we visited here in august i was here wih my girlfriend and both enjoyed the meals, so when we were with my young family here again in noth yorkshire we hope this place was still open and it was and we are glad that this little jem on the corner of harrogate meets our expectations. We enjoyed it last saturday from service to food both were amazing and would definitley recommend and will return here again for some fresh food, 5* food 5* service.

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redjonr . 2020-01-31

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Had a meal out with friends and we all very much enjoyed it. good selection of food and very good customer service. there is also a good selection of drinks.

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JohnH3759 . 2020-01-27

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We visited here for dinner on a Saturday evening. The restaurant is cosy & we had a great table by the window. We opted for the Meze & a Souvlaki. The food was authentic & tasty, the 2nd course of the Meze was our favourite featuring delicious lamb meatballs & a selection of fish. I rated it a 4 for a couple of reasons, mainly because it took 3 requests to get water which was annoying as 1 of our party struggles to eat without water & secondly I've had slightly better Greek food elsewhere, personal preference of course.

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Lijoh . 2020-01-26

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The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The guys were very polite. I recommend it to everyone!

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efie96 . 2020-01-26

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Very satisfied with service, food all were amazing tasty and great portion. We shared the starter sharing meze and followed with my lamb youvetsi and friends had 2 lamb kleftiko we all ejoyed it very much. Thank you guys for looking us after. Will defintley return.

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mateom843 . 2020-01-25

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