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Taverna Cretekou

818 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3017 (Old Town)
703-548-8688
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Ranked #9 of 385 restaurants in Alexandria
Price range: RM73 - RM73
Cuisines: Greek
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Old Town
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Old Town
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Orlando, FL
Top Contributor
93 reviews 93 reviews
60 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

Just returned from a week in Athens. So when we were looking for dinner place in Alexandria, we hit on this. It is the real deal. Warm enough to eat outside in the back garden. In crowded Alexandria, what a breath of fresh air to be outside, room between tables, flowers and greenery everywhere. Loved it. Excellent hummus, chicken w... More

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Oak Lawn
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The Taverna is just around the corner from the Morrison Hotel. They have a very nice outdoor patio for dining and the interior is also lively and inviting. Nice, friendly owners and staff.

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See 5 more reviews by stringerOakLawn for Alexandria
Baton Rouge
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76 reviews 76 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I recently visited the Taverna C for two evening meals which were well received by both groups of diners. I try to eat at the Taverna if I am in Old Town Alexandria or in the Washington, DC area. I first ate there shortly after it opened in 1973 and have enjoyed it immensely through the years. It is simply... More

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Washington, DC, USA
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

With the nice weather upon us, a visit to the patio of Taverna Cretekou is a must do!!! I agree with the recommendations of other reviewers who suggest a late lunch. A visit in this "off time" will allow you to linger over some good Greek wine and food in the beautiful outdoor surroundings and avoid the rushed feeling I've... More

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See 5 more reviews by DCnative94 for Alexandria
Midlothian, Virginia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Went there on a Friday night, just early enough to get seated instantly. Hope you like people because they're going to be all around you, and close enough to join the conversation, not necessarily a bad thing. My brother had the chicken, there is a lot of it, and he liked it. Now, other than some vacation time in Greece... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Very pleasant on the garden under the trees. Try a leisurely late afternoon lunch with a nice bottle of wine, appetizers and then split an entree. Sit toward the back and have a private conversation, or sit near the sidewalk and engage in some people watching. Ask the staff for recommendations, they are very friendly. The food is great for... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

This is an authentic Greek family run restaurant. The detailed decor to the open patio to the Greek servers to the music to the fabulous food is a dining pleasure. Christ and Denise are so warm and welcoming. A warm spring evening on the patio is quit romantic.

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Port Orchard, Washington
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

This is one of our favorite restaurants in the DC area. The food is excellent, and the service is better. They care for you personally and ensure your experience is pleasant. The staff provides constant services and are always present and available. They have a wonderful patio dining area that adds ambiance to the experience. The sampler platter is a... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I eat here often and just want to say that the food is great! The wait staff are fun! The atmosphere is authentic! Go enjoy Opa!!!

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Alexandria, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I love the feel of old town and eat out often at the various restaurants. I must say my experience at Taverna was par excellent! The food was rich in flavor and pleantiful. But the customer service was just as much of the experience as the food......OUTSTANDING! It made for a wonderful and intimate evening. Dr. H

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