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Title: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Eggy on November 25, 2006, 08:41:09 PM: Anyone got any feedback/views on this Taverna?
We went, for the first time, in September this year. I didn't really take a good look at their Menu as I "Zero'd" in on the mixed grill and it was decision made. I just wonder what sort of starters I missed and what other people, who have eaten there, thought of it.
It's certainly a place I need to visit again.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: dorothy on November 25, 2006, 08:46:51 PM: We had a brilliant night there in July. Food great and really cheap. Did you use the free minibus transfer? -bit scary on the way back - i'm not sure how much Takis(sp?) had drunk!! Any way we will definitely be returning next year.

Dorothy
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: kes on November 25, 2006, 10:37:58 PM: Our first visit to Mon Amour was about 5 yrs ago,There was just a small room with an open fire crackling away and a few locals having a drink.(It was in May).

The food was very basic and no menu,you had a choice of spit roast lamb or stuffed pork served with salad & roast spuds..the spuds were roasted in the juices from the lamb,and were the best I have ever tasted.The lamb again was as good as it gets.
Next course was a bowl of sliced apples.As I said very basic ,but together with the local vino and good company, we have had some great evenings out.
It has now it seems(we went last May) started to cater more for tourists and has a wider choice of food.Although still a great evening out I do believe it has lost some of its character.
As for the trip back in the minibus I can`t seem to recall.....nothing to do with the vino ...honest.. (even so we will still be back in May for the spit roast)

I was just getting over the Arillas withdrawel symptons and after reading these posts I`m depressed again
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Eggy on November 26, 2006, 07:36:58 PM: Dorothy - We drove there. We were invited out for the evening by "Mythos & Metaxa" . Haven't seen them on the Forum for a while. - Hope our company wasn't that bad.!!
""" Where are you guys!!! """

We went there on a Saturday night and it was packed, probably 50% Greek so that's a recomendation in itself. ( Bumped into a few Forum members that night I believe )

Kes - I think the food is still basic but, as you both say, very good and value for money. I hope to be going back a few times next year to go through their meat menu plus, of course, looking at the starters this time.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Joe on November 27, 2006, 11:51:00 AM: Its funny you should mention this, my Mum called last night and spent a large amount of the Conversation talking about the Mon Amour, she absolutely loves it and its one of the very few places that stays open all through the Winter, a sure sign of how good it is. She goes there often with her Greek and English friends and has never had a bad word to say about it, the menu is not extensive by our standards but the quality is supposed to be outstanding, my Mum always has fish but she told me the T-Bone steak was so good there (there was no room on the plate for anything else) she has that now.

I have never been myself but I have been promised a visit this Christmas and I can't wait.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: gaye on November 27, 2006, 09:13:16 PM: Brouklis and Mon Amour are our favourite places to eat. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere terrific.

Starters are the usual : dips, vine leaves etc, but the spit roasts are stunning. We too met many forum visitors there!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: BBB on November 28, 2006, 12:00:46 PM: Mon Amour Kokkinos I believe is a grill not a restaurant which has a different licence. It only serves grilled or roast food so you won't be offered dishes like moussaka. If you read Dimitris' account of real eating in Corfu you will find that the Greeks do not use Menus they just order what is being cooked that day. The starters are all home made using seasonal/local produce. The Greeks do not eat dessert after a meal but you may be given fresh fruit of the season. Their own red wine is excellent.
The locals eat there hence it is open all year.

http://www.arillas.com/food_lessons.html
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Eggy on November 28, 2006, 02:27:41 PM: Thanks BBB
I believe Kavaddades is renowned for it's Local Wine so I will certainly give it a try next year. I enjoy all grilled and roast meats and can live with very well with what's cooking on the day.
Guess I might go back again more than once.!!
Regards
Negg
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: gaye on November 29, 2006, 01:07:14 AM: Has anyone been to The Night Owl? Great!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Corfusoon on December 05, 2006, 08:55:36 AM: We love Mon Amour! The food is great, always simple, leaning on the
quality and freshness of its ingredients rather than complicated sauces etc.
You normally get a choice of lamb, pork, chicken and in season fish.
Never seen a menu there.

They will collect and deliver you to your accomodation free if you book a table.
They are open in the winter evenings and last February we were grateful they
cleared a table right by the fire for I and my family.

The white wine.... kind of odd. Definite overtones of cider.Goes great with the food though.

Great place I look forward to eating at.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: cath1066 on December 20, 2006, 02:28:10 AM: How do you arrange the minibus transfer, and will it take you there as well? It sounds fantastic.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Eggy on December 21, 2006, 08:42:29 PM: I'm fairly sure that the Minibus not only delivers you back but takes you there. I think they do parties of 8 so various people get together. I'm not sure where it's arranged though. You should get a much more informative answer soon as a lot of Forum Members have used this Transport.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Lindypops on December 21, 2006, 11:26:41 PM: Hi Cath. Have heard that you get collected and returned, though not tried it yet. Will do next year. All the best.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Joe on January 05, 2007, 04:47:25 PM: Belated Mon Amour Post/Review (Its another long one, sorry!)

Even before I arrived in Corfu I was receiving texts telling me how fantastic it was so by the time on arrival I was very much looking forward to a visit.

We ventured there on the 27th, the night before I came home and it was a very cold night, I remember this because I shivered all the way there, it had been lovely in the day but we were definitely suffering for it now. There were four of us in total, Paul, my Mum, Helen (who ran the Sundowner in San Stef) and little old me.

Being the first time I have visited, only driven by in the past, I was unsure what to expect and if we would be the only ones there. First impressions were very good, we arrived at about 8 at night and it looked very warm and inviting with all the vines growing out and to the front of the restaurant. When I went inside the first thing that surprised me was how big it is, there must be nearly 40 tables if not more and it did look very modern with a large bar and tastefully done Christmas lights. There was also a massive TV screen at the end of the bar, but it was unobtrusive and during the cold winter nights it helped project a little extra atmosphere into the large building.

There were about 4 other tables all locals squeezed into the corner near the bar right next to the fire (and TV), we took the hint as it was pretty cold in there and sat at the closest free table to the fire, we immediately felt welcome. At this time of year it felt like being in someone’s home, there was no distinction between the customers and staff, when someone comes to you table you just assume they are taking your order. My mum told me that Paul loves it here as the service is very quick (not what I normally expect in Greece, I love the laid back nature) and boy was she right. To warm ourselves up we had some house white wine, I was warned that it was nice but to take it easy as the stuff is like rocket fuel, this turned out to be very good advice as it wasn’t long before we were all nice and merry. A bottle of water was also brought thoughtfully over to our table without asking which was a very nice touch.

No menu was offered although in Summer I believe they do have a full comprehensive menu available, ordering simply consisted of asking for something and being told “yes” or “no”. Fortunately as I was amongst experts and had a good idea what I wanted before I came this wasn’t a problem. Everyone ordered in Greek except me but the owners did speak good English, Sagnaki’s for everybody and a salad for starters followed by steak for main course.

Freshly cut bread was immediately brought to the table followed very quickly by our starters, told you they were quick and some more wine (oh dear). Paul had been raving about the Sagnaki and he was right it was delightful, about the size of a potato cake back home but a little thicker, the cheese tasted fantastic. We also had a bowl of salad, mainly shredded cabbage and carrot in olive oil dressing, I ate loads of this which is strange seeing I’m not a salad person.

No sooner had we finished the starters than the mains arrived, a little to quickly for my Mum but I was in the eating zone so full steam ahead. Four massive T-Bone Steaks (I have a picture of the steak and my mum’s happy face when she saw the size of it) were brought to the table, each one filled their respective plates and a few chips were sprinkled into any available gaps, no other accompaniments were included or necessary, I tell a lie we all got half a fresh lemon to squeeze over the Steak. If you go for presentation in your food you may be a little disappointed at first but if you’re a meat and two veg person like me you’ll love it. As ever the proof is in the eating and this is when I realised why I had heard such good things, Greek cooking seems to infuse the blandest of meats, pork, chicken and beef with such rich flavours that seems to compliment the dish perfectly yet not be overpowering. In the UK we use different sauces, in Greece herbs and spices and now I know which one I prefer, this must be way its so hard to find gravy, they have no need for it their meat is tasty enough. Every mouthful of the steak which had been cooked just to my taste was delightful, there was no need to have anything else with it, I like my Tomato sauce back home but the thought never popped into my mind here. My biggest gripe was that I got the smallest one but a simple pout at my Mum and she begrudgingly shared some of hers. If you haven’t gathered it was very nice and I hope you are as hungry as I feel right now typing this, ha ha.

The plates were cleared and some fresh fruit pieces and more wine arrived (hell no). I didn’t see any coffee facilities but then we didn’t ask. It was at this time I noticed I wasn’t cold anymore, the steak and wine doing their respective jobs. For the rest of the night we just sat back and relaxed, they also appear to have a take out part at the front and it was funny to see the locals pulling up on their scooters and coming to the big windows ordering their food, beats a donnar and chips any day. Also a special mention must go the toilets, they are the nicest I have ever seen in Corfu, massive, bright and spotless, it even says you can flush the loo paper, My mum says they were brand new, I think she was right.

Having had a wonderful night we paid and left, the bill was around 60 euro for all of us, not bad at all if you think that includes drinks and I was given a cigarette lighter with built in torch, how about that for clever thinking; The restaurant had also gotten quite busy and much more livelier during the night but thanks to the wine I didn’t seem to notice until I left. On the way home we drove through Kavadades and admired the Christmas lights on the trees stopping at the Red Lion in Sidari for a few nightcaps and so I could thoroughly beat Paul at pool.

What a wonderful night out we all had, I can imagine the experience is a different in summer but for the better or worse I really can’t say. No Arillas/Corfu bias, I always like to be honest here this really is a fantastic restaurant and I highly recommend you all check it out on your next visit, it’s a real treat in winter but I will admit it’s a long way to go for a steak for most of us.

Just before I go my Mum, Paul & Helen all decided to go to Mon Amour for New Years Eve and the on to Bar 38 in San Stef later in the night. I was texting her all night and that got a message I was not expecting

“Happy New Year and lots of love. We are in Mon Amour and your friend Eileen from Linakes has just joined us xx”

Well what are the chances of that, from what I hear they had a fantastic night and were invited to Eileen’s for new years day but failed to make it due to severe hangovers, they were out till 5 in the morning the dirty stop outs.

I’m back off to bed now, all the best.
Joe
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Smiffypink on January 05, 2007, 05:09:46 PM: Well i must say it sounds like you had a really good time at Mon Amour, the description of the steak was making my mouth water!

We shall definitely have to give it a try when we're there in May.

Question for anyone, what does saganaki consist of, i keep seeing it mentioned but i didnt try this last time, so if i know what it is ill know then if i like it!??!

5am??! Good on them i say, they done better than me, i was in bed and asleep way before that!!

Back to bed Joe....you not well??
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Joe on January 05, 2007, 06:27:59 PM: Work is so quiet at the moment I feel like I'm in bed most of the time.

Saganaki reminds me of deep fried cheese in a very tasty coating but I'm sure I'm not doing it justice with that description, its well nice though...
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: blondegirl on January 05, 2007, 08:09:04 PM: Sounds W O N D E R F U L!
It made me feel full reading about it. You did make me smile about the cigarette lighter with the torch... might come in handy walking on those dark nights eh?
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Fiona on January 05, 2007, 09:17:48 PM: A fantastic review Joe - thank you so much. I have wanted to try the restaurant during our last few visits, but somehow have never found (or made) the time. 2007 is definitely the year!!

Fiona
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Wendy n Stu on January 06, 2007, 12:06:06 AM: We love Mon Amour and always go a couple of times during the holiday as a minimum. We normally go with the Lamb, can't resist, although we have had the Chicken and Stuffed Pork Roll and both were equally as yummy. The meat is normally served with chips but if you ask for jacket spuds they will oblige and if you are very lucky you can get Roast Potatoes. Although we always ask for Salad, whenever we have asked for Veg they have always obliged, doing courgettes on the grill (whole). Gorgeous! The Lamb Chops are good too but this year, we went in the same party as Willowlark and she ordered the fish (catch of the day). It was fantastic and well worth a try. We ask for mixed starters and they bring us a lovely choice that includes a great Village Sausage! The Tzatsiki is great, and the wine, the best we have ever tasted. An easy way to book the mini bus is via Poppy at the Bardis Sun. She arranges a trip up as many times as asked for each week, they pick up at the Bardis at 7pm and bring you back whenever you are ready, drunk or otherwise! Fresh fruit is always served at the end of the meal and the family that run Mon Amour cannot do enough for you. A definite must along with Brouklis and Thalassa. 19 weeks on Monday and counting - can't wait and will be there sooner if lottery numbers come up!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: blondegirl on January 06, 2007, 11:14:28 AM: This place sounds fantastic and it will be definately on our list of places to visit. We are staying at the Bardis this year so wll make arrangements with Poppy. Seriously getting excited now and we dont go until June/July!!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Lisa and Steve on January 06, 2007, 11:42:55 AM: As we are there at the same time, how do you fancy making up a party with your friends? We have never been before either.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: blondegirl on January 06, 2007, 12:25:16 PM: Great idea! Would love to do that with you and Steve.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: tracey&peter on January 06, 2007, 01:40:49 PM: Wendy, I think you we are at the Bardis same time as yourselves, also Smiffy and her fiance are there too, perhaps the six of us should have an evening at Mon amour and taste various jugs of wine!! what do you think.

Tracey
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: blondegirl on January 06, 2007, 04:01:30 PM: Hi Steve and Lisa, I sort of presumed it was us you were talking about, as we arrive the week after you...if not no worries! Sue x
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Wendy n Stu on January 06, 2007, 05:33:10 PM: Dear Tracey & Peter, it would be great to go together. There are a few regulars staying at the same time and so we can have a real good party. It's 19 weeks on Monday and I can't wait. We look forward to meeting you and we know beforehand that we will all have a wonderful holiday. Keep in touch. Wendy. x PS Both Stuart & I are starting our diets, again, on Monday, in the hope that I will fit in the mini bus. We failed on 1st Jan but really do need to do something before we start stuffing all that lovely food in Arillas. The seat belt only just went around this time!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Lisa and Steve on January 06, 2007, 07:27:52 PM: Hi Sue.

Yes it was you I was talking to. Really should start to diet bit weather too cold at the moment.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: blondegirl on January 07, 2007, 04:21:54 PM: Hi Lisa

I know the feeling, I lost about 1/2 stone and now put it back on... too cold to eat salads everyday - I prefer comfort food, nice and warming and getting bored with free soup!

I want to lose some weight so I can eat on holiday and not have to worry whether all my clothes will fit or not. Does anyone else have the same problem that your clothes fit at home but on holiday they dont! Very frustrating!

Sue x
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Joe on January 07, 2007, 07:54:03 PM: To tempt you even more:

Mon Amour Steak (http://www.flickr.com/photos/95728180@N00/349156894/)
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: kriopigi girl on January 07, 2007, 08:10:04 PM: Joe that is so cruel!!!!!!!!!!!!

The photos are fab. Looked as though you had a really good time.

We can start the countdown to Arillas now that Christmas is over.Yes the diet shas started!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can you walk to Mon Amour from Arillas?

Pauline x
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: kriopigi girl on January 07, 2007, 08:19:05 PM: Sue I think I put on about half a stone just flying to holiday destination.

I have been really good this week but as usual hit the weekend and blow it all.

Cest la vie Pauline x
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: blondegirl on January 08, 2007, 12:06:54 PM: You naughty boy Joe!!! putting piccies like that on here!

Now a walk after dinner at Mon Amour might be a good idea to walk it all off, could be a bit dangerous though after a few "sherberts".

Sue
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Smiffypink on January 08, 2007, 12:12:19 PM: Joe the pics look great!!

The 6 of us that are staying at The Bardis, me and Brett, tracey & Peter and Wendy & Stu should definitely make a visit here one night, we'll arrange it with Poppy when we all decide on an evening when we're out there, look forward to that!!

No-ones really answered my question about the saganaki, what is it and what's in it?? Any answers greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Joe on January 08, 2007, 12:30:12 PM: Here you go a good description of Saganaki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saganaki) courtesy of wikipedia.

You could walk it to Mon Amour but it is quite a distance and I can imagine the roads may be a little treacherous at night, walk there and get a lift back.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Smiffypink on January 08, 2007, 12:36:39 PM: Thanks Joe that helps alot, youre a star!!

Not sure if i will try it now though, when it says its very salty it sort of put me off, i dont like food that is overly salty, shame cos everyone seems to love it!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Joe on January 08, 2007, 01:09:01 PM: The one I had in Mon Amour wasn't saltly at all so I wouldn't worry. Paul thinks he is a bit of a saganaki buff and his favourite is here so i do recommend you try if you get chance.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Smiffypink on January 08, 2007, 01:18:57 PM: Ok, if you say it wasnt salty there then i shall try it when we go, ooh i cant wait, im like a big kid haha!!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: blondegirl on January 08, 2007, 01:47:02 PM: Somebody else in your group could order it and you could taste it before you order it yourself. Just a thought! It is lovely though.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Smiffypink on January 08, 2007, 01:54:35 PM: Brett will probably order it, he always tries everything once, im sure he'll let me have a taster!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: blondegirl on January 08, 2007, 02:06:12 PM: Go for it! s'loverly!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Smiffypink on January 08, 2007, 02:16:08 PM: Will do, then ill give you our review of Mon Amour when we get back, looking forward to sampling this place after so many good reviews!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Joe on January 08, 2007, 02:52:09 PM: I would love to know how different it is in summer to winter.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: blondegirl on January 08, 2007, 05:26:07 PM: No doubt you will get many reports back this year!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: JohnJ on February 14, 2007, 08:38:03 PM: I remember reccomending Mon Amour way back in early 2006 on these pages. Glad to see that others are now beginning to appreciate it. You do not need to get a large party together or go with any local apartments just telephone 26630 51106 and book a table and ask to be collected. We have been with only three of us and it is not a problem. Spiro the owner will look after you well and Takis the mini bus driver is a real character, ladies don't be surprised if you get a tweak on the bottom as he helps you into the mini bus!!!
Best regards
John
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Smiffypink on February 15, 2007, 12:28:26 PM: Ooh im definitely going now then :-D !!
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Post by: blondegirl on February 15, 2007, 01:38:15 PM: Depends on how old he is!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Smiffypink on February 15, 2007, 01:47:56 PM: Never too old to give or receive a cheeky tweak, thats my motto :-D !!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: blondegirl on February 15, 2007, 07:14:31 PM: Wot are you like!!!!
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Post by: Lindypops on February 15, 2007, 09:39:19 PM: My kind of boy! Glad of owt,lol.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: gaye on February 15, 2007, 11:56:35 PM: OOh me too usually drive in hire car but mini bus sounds appealing!!!!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Smiffypink on February 16, 2007, 10:48:10 AM: Hahaha he'll be spoilt for choice at this rate!!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: blondegirl on February 17, 2007, 09:38:44 AM: A few glasses of their home brew and it wont matter who gives me a tweak!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Lindypops on February 17, 2007, 09:16:09 PM: Ya can`t beat a god tweak! So I`m told anyway!!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Lindypops on February 17, 2007, 09:19:46 PM: missed an o, need a new k/board.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: mal on March 09, 2007, 05:23:34 PM: I have not been in the forum for quite a while,I see Lindypops is going to Arillas soon I hope to see you there again, when are you going and where are you staying?
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Lindypops on March 09, 2007, 11:56:23 PM: Cheeky minky. Well, yes I will be there again this year, and can`t wait. You first, where and when are you staying etc? I`ll definitely be buzzin` about. I`ve got some places to re visit, so it should be good. What are your plans? Are you into jogging,fishing, or what? Bfn.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 22, 2009, 04:27:31 PM: We visited Mon Amour to have a meal during our visit in October having heard a lot about the place we went and gave it a try,
Bad time of year, wrong night or usual service?.

First impressions count and this was a poor first impression for us.
We arrived around 8.00pm one old gentleman sitting just inside who called out for service for us. there was another couple in the room.
The waiter came over a bit ruffled as he was called away from the TV, We asked for the Menu. this was not given and he offered us the choice of Chicken, or Stamnas.
No starter or desert, we should have left at this point but stayed, we all had the chicken.
The food was basic but we enjoyed it.

A family who arrived some twenty minutes after us were offered the Menu and a full choice of what was available, including starter and deserts?

Did we do something wrong? Who knows but it seems that we were not welcome at the time and unfortunately we will not be returning.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Eggy on October 22, 2009, 06:52:51 PM: Quote from: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 22, 2009, 04:27:31 PM
Mon Amour in October
Bad time of year, wrong night or usual service?.

First impressions count .a poor first impression for us.

The waiter came over a bit ruffled We asked for the Menu. this was not given and he offered us the choice of Chicken, or Stamnas.
No starter or desert,
The food was basic but we enjoyed it.

A family after us were offered the Menu it seems that we were not welcome at the time and unfortunately we will not be returning.

John

It's very dissapointing to read this as Mon Amour is our local here and used quite a lot. I've hignlighted your bad points and just haven't got an answer for any of them.

It's true that they do wind down from the end of Sept and we are very used to not being offered a menu. ( Maybe they thought you were local? - Locals don't get Menu's )
What they have is usually the choice at this time of year..
We never do starters and desserts are very rare. Generally they will bring you some "available" fruit FOC. I don't think they offer many starters It's a place to go if you want some decent meat with salad or chips. Nothing fancy and quite basic.
( To be offered Stamna is very rare indeed - Must have been freshly made )

The truth is , I just dunno! - Something that i will mention when we are there next as we have got to know them all well.

Sad to read this post but these things need to be said. ( In this case very well putl )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: BBB on October 22, 2009, 09:30:34 PM: Dimitris has written a page on this website that explains how the Greeks eat at their local tavernas, Mon Amour being one and open all year with a limited choice of food in the winter. Mon Amour is a grill which has a different licence I believe and I too have never been offered Stamna only grilled or roasted food! Many resort tavernas use menus because they think the tourists want them!

http://www.arillas.com/page/en/greek-food-lessons/
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: kevin.g on October 22, 2009, 10:34:13 PM: me nsever
mon amour /brouklis /nite owl,and many more eateries in arillas ,just ask the waiter whats on the special list ........yamma
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 22, 2009, 10:43:25 PM: Quote
It's very dissapointing to read this as Mon Amour is our local here and used quite a lot.

Neil,
Im sure that Mon Amour is well presented and has a good reputation
I would not wish to tarnish that and I know that lot's of people enjoy eating there.

The post was just my view of an evening that was somewhat of a damper for us.

I would not wish to put people off eating there, We did enjoy the food.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Eggy on October 23, 2009, 09:34:13 AM: No worries John.

I'm in no way offended by the post just "concerned" / "worried" that it wasn't what you expected for the reasons you stated.
( Not really sure of the word to use. )

I remember one Winter evening though, when the only person left in charge was Spiros Father , often seen tending the gardens at Mon Amour appts in Arillas,
(And driving the Van)
Our choice that night was belly pork rashers or belly pork rashers. We had belly pork rashers. He roped in another local to act as waiter vanished to the kitchen and prepared the meal.With chips and two retsinas it was enjoyed and cost about 11 euros all in. plus a drink for him and "waiter"
We found out afterwards that they were actually closed for food that night as the family were still celebrating a wedding somewhere. - Whoops!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Maggie on October 23, 2009, 12:33:54 PM: A few years ago, we went into mon amour to ask if we had to book a table before we came in for a meal. We were put off, as the man there was not at all helpful, and really didn't seem interested in whether we ate there or not. We never went back. Until, this week, 13 of us (neighbours) went there on wednesday. It was lovely. We were made very welcome. We were offered salad or tzatziki and pitta for starters. The choice of mains was steak, chicken, lamb or pork. The meat is served with chips only. This is normal in a grill room. Everyone enjoyed it. I had chicken ,and my only complaint was that there was too much of it. When we were done, Spiro brought us pieces of fresh apple dusted with cinnamon.
We will go back there, as we've seen how nice they all are, and how good the food is, but I do agree with John, first impressions count, and our first impression was not good, and it took us a long time to return.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: gaye on October 25, 2009, 10:12:17 PM: Mon Amour is one of our favourite places to eat when in Arillas. The pick up service by Spiros' dad is a real plus and the food there is great! Service is always good even when the restaurant is busy and although the menu is limited, it being a Grill Room, food is always simple but extremely flavoursome. We always make a point of visiting twice. Perhaps John and Dot caught them on a bad night.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: riggers on October 25, 2009, 10:22:11 PM: I have a mon amour Tshirt.....cheers Neill...oh and a Rainbow one. I must start collecting these.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: elsmum on October 26, 2009, 09:57:33 AM: We absolutely love Mon Amour, the food is excellent. When we go in the Winter we ask what is available and choose from this. Everything is very fresh and we have never had a bad meal there. I would agree that the choice can be fairly basic but we are creatures of habit and always order Tirokafteri and Tzatziki with bread and Greek salad to start (their Greek salad is the best on the island!). After all that gorgeous food I find the fruit a lovely light dessert. It is a family run restaurant with Spiro and his sons assisted by his elderly father, they are all lovely but maybe not as chatty as some other places!
We were ther with Maggie and Gordon and other neighbours on Wednesday night and a good time was had by all!!
We came home on Saturday and I would love to be going to Mon Amour or Brouklis for dinner tonight!!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Maggie on October 27, 2009, 02:50:37 PM: I know who you are elsmum! I hope you all had a nice trip home. Sorry we didn't see you again. You'll be sorry to hear that the weather has greatly improved this week!!!!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: jebbo on October 27, 2009, 04:16:47 PM: Was at Mon Amour last evening and as usual great food coupled with friendly service.

We always make the effort to go there every time we are here.

Tirokefteri, Tzatziki & Salad? That sounds familiar. Same routine for us. Last night followed by the spit roast Chicken. Fantastic!

Thinking about the Night Owl tonight. The Feta and Walnut starter is worth the trip alone...

Jebbo (& Daughter)
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: elsmum on October 28, 2009, 09:57:05 AM: Hi Maggie - yes it's me!! Flight home was good although a slight delay. Many people not so lucky as flights were diverted due to the weather!! Glad the weather has improved for you all this week (Grrrr!!!) Not too bad here either (but I'd rather be there). See you all soon K, S & Els x
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Sinbad on June 17, 2014, 10:31:35 AM: http://www.monamourkokkinos.com

Yet another highlight of our wonderful holiday in Arillas. I have only been to Mon Amour once before and always wanted to return.

We used the free transfer (just use the phone number on the contact us page of the website). Taki (spiro's dad) drives you there and back and is an absolute delight. We were not offered menus perhaps because it was a week night and quiet, but we were offered a selection of starters and spit roasted mains. We had the best Greek salad since we arrived (and many have been gorgeous), tyrokafteri which is the spicy cheese dip followed by spit roast lamb and pork roll. Absolutely stunning - hubby said the lamb was the best he's ever tasted (apart of course from MY slow roast lamb at home) and we know a thing or two about lamb as we come from Wales!

My pork was 2 slices through a pork roll stuffed with herbs. Incredibly moist and tender with the taste of the herbs throughout.

The then gave us a complimentary plate of fruit and ouzo to finish.

Really recommend this traditional Greek experience!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: BlueHeather on June 17, 2014, 12:14:58 PM: Could someone tell me whereabouts Mon Amour is please./ will def give it a try when we out in a few weeks time.......
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Sinbad on June 17, 2014, 12:18:04 PM: It is up the hill above Arillas in Kavadades. If you give them a ring then they will pick you up in Arillas and then bring you back free of charge. Really traditional Greek restaurant and lovely warm welcome. Bon
appetito!!!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: BlueHeather on June 17, 2014, 02:00:10 PM: thanks Sinbad. i looked on Google earth and it looked like it was somewhere up the back road past Bardis Inn. will be sure to give it a try!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: JustL@@KiN on June 17, 2014, 02:27:43 PM: Try this!

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.745076,19.678434,3a,75y,330.59h,78.73t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sIVYrM4kO9ERVuKvFNrbrDw!2e0 (https://www.google.com/maps/@39.745076,19.678434,3a,75y,330.59h,78.73t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sIVYrM4kO9ERVuKvFNrbrDw!2e0)

JL
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 18, 2014, 01:44:28 PM: Its funny we went to Mon Amour many years ago and were a little perplexed also as to why it was raved about so much. Last year we went with some friends who know the family really well and I have to say it was divine. Very simple but thats what I absolutely love for my authentic Greek experience. Definitely worth a visit if you like you meat. Their lamb chops were a close second to Brouklis and that is a HUGE compliment!!
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Post by: BlueHeather on June 18, 2014, 02:09:34 PM: Yes we both meat eaters so will no doubt like it!
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Eggy on June 18, 2014, 06:53:43 PM: To really appreciate Mon Amour you have to be here in the Winter.

No menu , order what's happening on the night. "Sombre" burning away plus log fire. Many Greeks putting the world to right. TV showing all sorts of Greek progs.

It's our local and keeps us alive and kicking during the Winter, and we luv it to bits.

(2 Giros take away's plus a giant bag of chips plus a large glass of wine while you wait.)
.... e7 ?? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?? - WOTNOCHANGE??

Negg
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: justphil on June 18, 2014, 08:36:38 PM: We had our first ever meal at Mon Amour in April and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere is very family oriented, which was a bonus for us. Bumped into Coconut Perry and his tribe while we were there. The food was excellent and to be collected and returned to Arillas makes it a "will visit" in July. In fact it will be more than once.

Phil
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Sinbad on June 18, 2014, 08:39:44 PM: Mon Amour in the winter sounds wonderful- would love to experience that but unfortunately will not be in Arillas then. Enjoy Negg
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: darren-jane on June 18, 2014, 10:29:06 PM: Quote from: Eggy on June 18, 2014, 06:53:43 PM
To really appreciate Mon Amour you have to be here in the Winter.

No menu , order what's happening on the night. "Sombre" burning away plus log fire. Many Greeks putting the world to right. TV showing all sorts of Greek progs.

It's our local and keeps us alive and kicking during the Winter, and we luv it to bits.

(2 Giros take away's plus a giant bag of chips plus a large glass of wine while you wait.)
.... e7 ?? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?? - WOTNOCHANGE??

Negg

Hi Negg

Mon Amour in winter sounds delightful.

Hope we will get a chance to enjoy it this winter.
We are moving over at the end of September. Just need to find somewhere to live as where we were going to move into in Garnades( Just outside Aviotes) is no longer available.

Maybe a tent on our land in Velonades will be our only option unless we can find somewhere when we come over for our hols in July/August.
Title: Re: Mon Amour - Kavadaddes
Post by: Eggy on June 19, 2014, 12:50:56 AM: Darren-Jane

Positive thinking guys!

Of course you'll find somewhere. I think the Greek way of looking at it is:-

A tent is better than a cardboard box and a cardboard box is better than no box at all.
Having no box is better than not being here to have no box that you cannot be in.

Velonades is a super place to have land of your own. ( Mon Amour is not far away , as well)

Negg