Taverna Cretekou

818 King St, Alexandria
(703) 548-8688

Recent Reviews

David HOUVENAGHEL

First time in this Greek restaurant in Alexandria.On recommendation, we went to this restaurant for the Easter meal.Well decorated restaurant, welcoming and helpful staff.For this special day, there was of course lamb (which was cooking on the barbecue on the terrace!!).The meal was very good. The wines too, with the advice of the waiter.There was also music, it was a very nice atmosphere.A very nice restaurant where we are comfortable and we eat well.To do without hesitation!(Lunch meal on March 31)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scott Hummel

The Owners are just as amazing as the food…..and my god you literally think you’re in Cypress eating the most authentic greek food. Best dining experience i have ever had and would eat there every day if I could.

Ayah Elnakhal

If you want to encounter racism live and have a microwave dinner disguised as Greek food, then you found the perfect place! Go dump your money here and have a terrible experience.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Gyro

nicola martin

Excellent first restaurant dinner in Alexandria. Fresh and tasty. Not experimental very traditional.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

dashbroo

I've eaten at restaurants all over the world and this is definitely in my top 3. Do not pass this place up.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brandon Brown

Unassuming, homey, warm. Enjoyed the food and it didn't cost an abnormal amount.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marcos Bolaños

What we ordered: Moussaka, Saganaki me Garides, Glossa Aegeou, Kotopoulo lemonatoOpa! What an incredible restaurant with crazy delicious food. I absolutely love Moussaka and I nearly devoured the food in one gulp. The shrimp with cheese was heavenly and I could eat that all day long if I could. The kabob was so tender and spiced perfectly. The flounder was moist and made for a light but filling meal if you don't want meat weighing you down. We had a couple glasses of the Greek White wine which was actually pretty dang good for not being any particular brand.The wait staff was awesome. They were very courteous and very prompt to take care of all the customers. They greet you with smiles and even laughed at my lame jokes. The owner herself is a wonderful person. We had the pleasure of chatting with her briefly as I had asked about the dancing I remember they had. But unfortunately they stopped the dancing shows during covid and never brought them back. Another thing Covid ruined...grrrr. But she was very lovely and very much on the ball making sure all the tables were cleared off, ensuring all the customers drinks were topped off, and offered great suggestions to first timers to the restaurant. She was warm and friendly and absolutely gave the Mom vibe taking care of everyone.I look forward to visiting again soon especially when it gets warmer and they open up their backyard patio.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Moussaka - Crete

Julien Delattre

Excellent food and customer service! Try the Gyro!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J A.

Dinner here on a Tuesday night was perfect. We had a carafe of Greek white wine, flaming cheese, spanakotiropita, and the baked salmon dinner special.

Alanna Szypura

I've been here twice now, and I will continue to go back. I would preface I've been both times right after opening for lunch, so there was no wait and at one time we were the only table there.I would love to dine here for dinner, it is absolutely beautiful inside, and when it's warmer I would love to be on the outside terrace (you only get a glimpse of it from the inside).Everything I've eaten here has been fresh and delicious, and I will continue to bring people from out of town for a dining experience here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gyro, Greek Salad

dave young

This is always a great place to eat and enjoy yourself. The service is very good and the food will not disappoint you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lamb Shank, Baklava, Moussaka - Crete

James N.

Fantastic spot in the heart of Old Town. Make sure you get the Saganaki when you go. It's a mom and pop restaurant that's been around for decades.

Jimmy Hammond

It has the best Greek dishes we fell in love with when visiting Athens and Santorini twice! Our waiter "Louis" was excellent and all of his selections greet! My favorite was the grilled baby octopus ? and my wife was the veggie entra. We will be revisting when the garden is refreshed in the late spring!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joe Allen

Not as good food as we were hoping for.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Chris Quentin

Great food. Great and friendly service. I had the spinach, feta, and pine nut stuffed flounder with light cream, white wine, and lemon sauce. It was well balanced and perfectly cooked. Even the vegetables (broccoli and carrots) were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Finished with Mythos beer...a bright lager with a clean finish. I will definitely return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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