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Taverna Cretekou

818 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3017
703-548-8688
Ranked #36 of 307 restaurants in Alexandria
4.0 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
Price range: RM75 - RM75
Cuisines: Greek
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Old Town
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Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Old Town
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Woodbridge, Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Love this place! My friends and I call it our "getaway spot"! The food, ambiance of the restaurant, coziness of the tables, and friendliness of the staff allow us to kick back and relax and recover from a long work week. Having spent time in Greece, the food brings back many memories and it is quite delicious. I recommend the... More

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Clifton, NJ
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Ate there with two other couples last week. The food was generally quite good, especially the desserts. Moussaka was excellent. Lamb kabobs also great. Braised lamb was burnt. I didn't bother complaining, as I was not too hungry, and satisfied with the "un-burnt" portion. Waiter was something else, constant mistakes, was on another planet. Service was very slow, but we... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This is such a great restaurant! Perfect for a date or group of friends. From the amazing food, outdoor patio and fantastic wait staff it was a true hit. I spent a week in Greece and this is the first food I have had to rival that since. Can't wait to go back and try the flamebaed cheese app. More

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Dallas, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Had such a nice time and great dinner at this place! The Greek food was outstanding. Had the sampler plate and each item tasted great. Wish it was closer to home! More

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Knoxville
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We loved this restaurant. I dined here in March and could not wait to bring my family back. Wonderful food and wonderful service. More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Wonderful lively atmosphere, very clean dining area, a modern light filled rustic decor combines with grand traditional greek flourishes. Quality of food was excellent, the herbed olive oil for bread dipping stole the show. Lemon dressing for my salad could have been livelier with a bit more lemon. My daughter's veal and eggplant dish was absolutely excellent, very tender veal,... More

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Pasadena, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This is an amazing Greek restaurant. From the moment you walk in, you are transported back to the Plaka in Athens. The menu is extensive with all of the Greek favorites and many dishes you don't often find. The wine list is extensive and the house wine by the glass is very good. We had lamb, fish and several appetizers... More

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Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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Their food is tasty and the service was great! They offer a buffet on Sunday (from 11:00 to 3:00) for around $20. It is a great way to sample the different types of food and the server behind the buffet tables is always helpful and informative. Don't be shy, ask him to tell explain the different dishes and he'll do... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

A really great lunch. First class food and the Santorini wine is excellent. The staff could not have been more attentive despite the fact that it was very busy. Ignore the window display and go inside for a fabulous experience. More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
1
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Had a great meal. I had the Kotopoulo me Damaskina (chicken marinated with fruit) and my wife had a fish special, sorry don't remember the name, but it was a Mediterranean fish. Both entrees were delicious, though the accompanying vegetables though generous and a variety could have been better. Waiter was great and offered and willingly deboned the whole fish... More

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