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Taverna Plaka

Taverna Plaka - where you are invited to join in the Plaka tradition of plate sharing & the celebration of life, of love & the pursuit of simple pleasures. Feast on a variety of Mézé & drink to Dionysus finest!
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29 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(29 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 29 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(9)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2.5 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • good for groups(24)
  • special occasion(12)
  • vibrant bar scene(11)
  • fit for foodies(8)
  • hot spot(8)
  • great for outdoor dining(7)
Taverna Plaka Reviews List
Review 1 for Taverna Plaka
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Would Not Recommend

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/22/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We ordered the mixed chef menu. Two of the items were not available...no discount and no items offered to replace them. In fact, the waitress did not even mention the missing items until I inquired about them...at that point I was informed they were out of the dish. Why would they offer the chef menu at 5:30 knowing two of the items were not available? The other thing I did not like: all of the items were brought to the items were delivered to the table at same time (less than 5 minutes after the order was placed). Which indicates the items were precooked and waiting to be served. We had appetizers, cold spreads, salads, and entrees all on the table at once...what a mess. I must say the hummus was good..all other items below average."
Dined on 5/22/2013
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Review 2 for Taverna Plaka
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Not bad

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Maria was our server, and she was wonderful-- I brought a friend here for their birthday and she brought him a birthday drink and cake-- I just wish the "Friday night" ambiance had been better- there was one bellydancer, she only danced for a minute or two and gave up. It wasn't as festive as I hoped for."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 3 for Taverna Plaka
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I love the atmosphere and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I love the atmosphere and the food was outstanding. I definitely would go back to try other dishes."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 4 for Taverna Plaka
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A fun and enjoyable evening

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The evening was a great delight; our server and the rest of the staff were extremely helpful and keep the atmosphere lively. The food is good and the portion can be somewhat large depending on what is ordered. Dinner must be aware that occasionally napkins are tossed in the air as you hear "Opa" proclaimed. There is a festive feeling about the restaurant."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 5 for Taverna Plaka
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Taverna Plaka
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding Greek food/service!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was yet another visit to our very favorite Greek restaurant anywhere in the U.S. On this occasion, we sat out on the tented patio in the late afternoon. Because of the hour, most of the diners on this visit were families. As is almost always the case, the large portion of food was outstanding. Complimentary hummus spread is always served with pita and, if you like garlic as we do, is exceptionally tasty. On this occasion we both had the gyro plate which is comprised of a generous portion of meat on the bed of pita slices with sauce, a large portion of salad and Greek fries. I had the crumbled feta cheese topping, which was provided at no additional charge. Our server (Foozi) was personable and very attentive."
Dined on 03/10/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 7 for Taverna Plaka
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

-Pros: Fun Entertaining Fast

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"-Pros:
Fun
Entertaining
Fast Dining Service
-Cons:
Noisy (Cant hear friends sitting next to you)
Bar Service could be better
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Dined on 02/23/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Taverna Plaka
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Greek dining experience

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"As always, great food and particularly outstanding service on this occasion (both Fuzi (sp?)and Demitri assisted us because we dined early on a Wednesday evening and the restaurant hadn't yet filled)."
Dined on 02/20/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Taverna Plaka
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was great, service fabulous.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was great, service fabulous. Parking is an issue-not enough valet workers to keep up with customers."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Taverna Plaka
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A Greek experience not to be missed

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"As always, generous portions of great Greek food. And, our server-Dimetri-added high-energy excitement to the whole experience livening up the early evening atmosphere when we were initially among only two or three seated tables. Later, we were entertained by yet another beautiful, talented belly dancer. Disappointingly, we were told we couldn't use a Half Off voucher on Valentines Day when there was no printed notice that was a restriction."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2009
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Review 11 for Taverna Plaka
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This place is crazy - over

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This place is crazy - over the top. As far as Greek food goes, it was all pretty good, authentic. But the thing about this place is the place itself! The waiters are crazy. The belly dancers are unreal. The whole experience was a blast! If you want to laugh, and experience a wild atmosphere, this is the spot for you."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2005
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Taverna Plaka
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Very friendly and enthusiastic

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very friendly and enthusiastic waiter. Lots of food. Fun/participatory experience."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Taverna Plaka
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love this place, but it's LOUD.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We love Taverna Plaka and go there a lot. It was particularly hopping the night we were there. The music is always on the loud side, but that night it was really too loud. Always good fun, though. Love the belly dancers!!!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Taverna Plaka
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2.7 / 3
Energetic