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Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Vios Café is an authentic Greek restaurant where food is celebrated with the art of cooking in a setting reflecting the comforts of home.
With a generous spirit, Thomas Soukakos shares his passion for gathering around the table, love of good food, and long conversations with family and friends.
At Vios, even the simplest meal is a guaranteed good time.
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47 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 47 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- kid-friendly(41)
- neighborhood gem(35)
- good for groups(24)
- fit for foodies(18)
- great for lunch(12)
- great for brunch(9)
Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill Reviews List
Review 1 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tucked in the 19th Avenue corridor on Capital Hill, this is one of my favorites. Healthy and Mediterranean food-my idea combination. The food is excellent, service as well. Locally owned. Responsive to customer needs--special requests. Loved it."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Too noisy for our group.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Too noisy for our group. One of our party's chairs was prodded by another table group who got up often to tend their children."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Surprisingly good!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Discovered Vios via OpenTable when looking for a Greek restaurant. I was initially disappointed when I noticed there wasn't any calamari, which I was craving, but the lamb souvlaki that I ended up ordering was excellent! Tender, juicy, delicious! We also ordered the 3-dip pita platter with tzatziki, babaganoush and kopanisti, and all were excellent. A surprisingly great dinner overall!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Vios is a delightful cafe
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Vios is a delightful cafe for genuine Greek cuisine if you are looking for a very family friendly, neighborhood experience, but stay away if you are seeking a quiet spot for extended conversation in the absence of screaming 2 yr olds jumping up and down on the next table. It's unfortunate, because the Greek dishes, and particularly the lamb, is sensational and there's always a few superb specials, almost always including a wine special."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2005
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, fun corner for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, fun corner for kids!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
For some reason, our reservation
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For some reason, our reservation through Open Table did not show the correct number of people (instead of 8, it showed 2). It was difficult for them to arrange a table, but they were very kind to accommodate us. Service was great. Will remember to tell the server about separate checks when ordering next time."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2004
Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic family spot, awesome food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fantastic food, friendly service, and perfect for kids. They have a great playroom set up surrounded by booths so we actually managed to enjoy a leisurely brunch while our toddler stayed occupied! Great kids menu choices, interesting and tasty brunch options. We just love this place."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2009
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have always loved VIOS
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have always loved VIOS and had a great experience during our last visit. Great menu and excellent customer service! Hard to find local neighborhood restos like this. If you haven't tried VIOS yet, it is a must."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 9 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Once again, wonderful food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Once again, wonderful food and friendly service. A definite must go to place in Capitol Hill. Great for families and small groups. Affordable as well. Try the roast chicken or the brisket. Nice ambiance too."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always fun, great food, kids
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always fun, great food, kids have a blast, too! Definitely a neighborhood gem."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 11 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It is rare to find a restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is rare to find a restaurant with an actual play area for kids that touts excellent food. This place rocks! I love food, and it is not easy to enjoy a meal with a 2 year old in your lap. I was able to let my little man down to play while I thoroughly enjoyed a spectacular meal! The menu options are all enticing and fresh. There is play area seating so you can watch the kiddos go at it while you dine. This is my new favorite place."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent affordable food in a quiet part of Capitol Hill.
Service was spot on.
I had the octopus salad which was fantastic! My sister had the roast chicken and my husband ordered the chicken souvlaki. Chicken in both dishes were juicy and tasty!
Very family-oriented; there is a children's play area to be able to keep an eye out on your little one while dining."
Service was spot on.
I had the octopus salad which was fantastic! My sister had the roast chicken and my husband ordered the chicken souvlaki. Chicken in both dishes were juicy and tasty!
Very family-oriented; there is a children's play area to be able to keep an eye out on your little one while dining."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Kids Rule at Vio's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food, reasonable prices, and friendly service. The only drawback is that if you want a grown-up dining experience, you won't get it here. The place is totally swamped with families with younguns. They have a play area, but it's basically the entire restaurant, since people let their kids run amok. Anyway if you don't mind the noise, you'll love Vio's."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a great place with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Always a great place with wonderful food. We eat there several times a month and always have good service."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 15 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Only ever been there with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Only ever been there with kids. Small, but adequate kids menu. New seating arrangements makes it easy to keep an ey on the playing little ones, allowing grown ups to have their own conversation.Food was very good, nice portion sizes without being too big.I think, if I were going to come here without kids, I would either go later in the evening or would try their other location."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Thomas has the best food in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Thomas has the best food in town and the greatest staff, they are caring, nice and so wonderful with the kids! GRACIAS"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a kid friendly Adult Birthday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a kid friendly Adult Birthday party there. Best feedback I can possibly give is that I WILL GO BACK!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I always love dining at Vios.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I always love dining at Vios. Only this time, it took us an hour to be served after being seated. It was a very busy Sunday morning. It wasn't our server's fault. We were given some free dessert for compensation. But we were there with our kids (4 adults, 5 kids), so an hour wait was tough. Otherwise, we had a great time and the food was great as always."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was good and the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good and the neighborhood location was not too bad either. We were able to find parking within a block.
We came for a Saturday brunch. I had the lamb souvlaki with split pea soup. The sandwich was a little smaller than I expected but It was enough to fill me. The only complaint about the food was that the side salad on others' dishes was quite salty.
Our waitperson was friendly and patient. She was there when anything was needed.
Kudos to Vios for reserving a sizable corner of the restaurant to a kids play area. It looked well kept. My 7 year old daughter complained that it was for babies, so I guess it's more geared towards younger kids."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Vios Cafe - Capitol Hill
Based on the average of (28) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic