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Welcome to Arillas => Arillas general information => Things to do => Topic started by: jeffers on February 18, 2014, 02:00:13 PM
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Could anyone tell me the best restaurant for an authentic Greek evening I'm visiting arillas in early Sept
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This could get ineteresting now you have asked that question . I KNOW its personal preference but Thomas's Restaurant for me , Vavilas. VERY inexpensive too .............
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OOPS! my reply managed to stay under the authentic or not thread at same time as this was moved to Things to do.
http://www.arillas.com/forum/index.php?topic=1132.msg123532#new (http://www.arillas.com/forum/index.php?topic=1132.msg123532#new)
Phil
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Yes there will be a ton of favourites, but for authentic greek in every way I agree with Truth, Vavilas fish restaurant is the one I would say.
Sharon x
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I feel hungry just thinking about it Sharon !!! lol
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I know!! Could just tuck into a big plate of Sea Bream and potatoes, lol
Sharon x
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I love the Bass at Vavilas fish restaurant and it is as you say very inexpensive but if we are talking Authentic Greek its got to be Brouklis for me, I remember somebody coming in once and asking for a well know English meal and being told very politely to go down the road as they only did Greek meals. Just go in and ask whats what and it will all be explained to you. I was very sceptical our first time there but have liked every Greek meal we have had there for a lot of years now. Viv x
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We will probably never try Brouklis, which is a shame, as my Mom is petrified of cats and if we went in there without my Mom the eldest daughter would not leave the cats alone and finish her meal ! lol
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I have to agree Vavilas not only for fish but for his greek food.
Also Armourada is a great family run authentic greek restaurant and you will be well looked after. you also have the Graziella for fish and greek food, with tables on the balcony overhanging the beach where you can eat and watch the sun go down.
Barry
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If you fancy a bit of a walk The Night Owl is really good. Agree with the previous suggestions.
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Thats the real problem, just to many good tavernas. We also like the Night Owl and I can trutherly say we have only ever had 1 meal in Arillas that we didnt enjoy and that was years ago. X
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You will find that everyone on this forum has their favourite taverna for different reasons, just as we all have different opinions of what is a traditional Greek experience.
I have only once had a really bad meal in Arillas, a problem which was easily resolved.
I stopped self catering and now make sure I eat out every night while I'm there.
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Not in any particular order, but for us it would have to be, Brouklis, Effi's, Vavilas and Graziella.
Dai, the only things we keep in the fridge in Arillas is water and milk in case we want to self cater a coffee ;)
Val x
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Truth know what you mean cats can be a problem but plenty of restaurants where they are not a problem.
Barry.
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I love the cats in Brouklis. They make the whole place so homely and welcoming. I know that everyone doesn't feel the same, but Brouklis continues to be the most popular and successful taverna in Arillas. And there are SO many more places to choose. I must have eaten nearly everywhere at some point, and can honestly say we still don't get to all of them in a three week holiday.
Just my view.
Phil
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Thank you all for your replies , seems like I have lots of eating to do I love fish and Greek food can't wait .😋
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I love the cats in Brouklis.....
Personally Phil I prefer the spit-roasted Lamb - but each to his own I suppose :-)
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If you can get up the hill, go to The Night Owl, traditional, unpretencious, and the pork chops are the best anywhere....we call them brontasaurous chops, as they are huge!
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Wish I had got to that one, first Geoff.
Maybe that's the reason there are not so many cats around.
Negg
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Me and my Dad walked up to Night Owl one afternoon and when we got there it was shut !!! Typical ! lol
I have nothing against cats, its just my mom is petrified of them, in actual fact we tend to try and do our bit for them when we are in Greece with food and milk.
Captains rarely seems to get a mention when people are discussing restaurants. Very nice and very authentic, nice to just sit there and have a beer people watching too
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I can only manage one course at the Captains, the portions are huge. I then have to sit and watch everyone eat !!
Val x
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Another lovely family at the Captains.
The food is always top class and inexpensive but like you Val I always struggle to eat so much.
Barry
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Best just drink Mythos and ouzo in their next time then eh ? lol
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Will that not be a problem with all that wine I drink of an evening?
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It won't hurt trying . . . . Lol
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I will Just have to eat less and drink more!
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Captains Table is another lovely taverna in Arillas, just opposite Marvel and Rainbow.
But agree with everyone that you need to be Desperate Dan to eat all of the food they provide (any one remember The Dandy comic? Cow pie etc....) But it is quality as well, not just quantity. I once asked for a child's portion, but still left half of it. For those with a big appetite it must be food heaven.
Phil
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hi guys
can you give me directions to night owl from Kostas market,
regards Michael
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Its a hell of a walk from there Michael , and uphill .....
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Hi Michael,
There are 3 routes I take depending on the mood lol!
The most scenic route but longer one from Kostas is to go left once at the seafront. Follow the road right to the end where it bares left past Bardis Sun Studio's and Bardis Hotel then take first right. Follow the road up and around until you get to the T junction. Turn left and Night Owl is on your right.
Or, go right out of Kostas and take first right after the brewery. Follow the road down until the T junction and turn left which brings you out opposite Tria. Turn right then first left. Follow the road up until T junction and turn right. Night Owl will then be on your left.
Or, go right out of Kostas and take first right after the brewery. Follow the road down until the T junction and turn left which brings you out opposite Tria. Turn left then first right. Follow the road up until T junction and turn right. Night Owl will eventually be on your left.
Confused? I am ha ha
Bells xx
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Have to say, if you are walking that way go the whole hog and walk to Afionas for the most authentic Greek restaurant I know. The name of it has slipped my mind but it is the last restaurant on the left before the church going into the village. You get taken into the kitchen out the back and shown all the food and make your choice and it is all superb home made food.
Bells xx
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And then what you MUST do is go behind the church and shop and discover Dionysos. Spectacular views. And it really will take your breath away :)
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What is the name of Spiros from The Rainbow's restaurant in Afionas ? We keep meaning to go there and never get round to it .
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It is Anemos Afionas. Have heard really great reviews. But then it is Spiros....
Phil
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Have to say, if you are walking that way go the whole hog and walk to Afionas for the most authentic Greek restaurant I know. The name of it has slipped my mind but it is the last restaurant on the left before the church going into the village. You get taken into the kitchen out the back and shown all the food and make your choice and it is all superb home made food.
Bells xx
Is that the Pergola or something similar? Sadly every time we've passed it's been closed, maybe it only opens in the evenings. Going in the kitchen to select what you want rather than having a menu is very traditional, only place I've done that recently is in some of the smaller Cycladic islands. In Afionas we always go to Porto Timoni, great views, great food and Kostas and his family are fantastic hosts.
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They certainly are, we always go and have their special Greek salad. Then go down to Porto Timoni beach and the lovely chapel there. If you go on my Facebook page you will see all the view going down. Viv x
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Dai
I meant to say that they look closed in the day but they are not - they are usually out the back cooking the dishes for the evening so just go in.
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Choosing from the kitchen was the norm in most Greek villages, I think joining the EU and having to give a nod to health & safety regulations brought an end to it in most places. At the restaurant in question (I can't remember the name either but always have a few meals there as it is so good) they do a great job but it is not quite the same as it used to be as everything is in serving trays - you used to just walk around the oven lifting up lids and having a stir!
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The best meal we have had in Greece was served in the frying pan it was cooked in. Jenny