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Taverna Cretekou: Restaurant Reviews

818 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3017
703 548 8688
Ranked #70 of 291 restaurants in Alexandria
4.0 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
Price range: $24 - $24
Cuisines: Greek
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Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Neighborhood: Old Town
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68 reviews from our community

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Nicole8302
Dallas
1 review
2 helpful votes
“Best Greek Food in North America”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2007
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I would definitely say this is one of the best Greek restaurants I have ever been to. The owners and staff are always there to great you with a warm smile. The wait staff really knows how to indulge you in the finest foods and Greek atmosphere. Between the live music, Greek dancing, service of staff and touches of Greek surroundings you would think you’re actually in Greece. I would highly recommend Taverna Cretekou to be the restaurant of your choice.

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09172011f
3 helpful votes
“Happiness is good, REAL...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2007

Happiness is good, REAL Greek food. In amazing quantities. Love the frescoes, the cozy tables & the waitstaff.

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BBCVA
1 review
1 helpful vote
“greeeeeek food..yumm”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2007

greeeeeek food..yumm

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1 helpful vote
“I just don't like the sour and creamy stuff.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2007

I just don't like the sour and creamy stuff.

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kjripp
Charlottesville, Virginia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
“Some of the best Greek food I've had”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

I love Greek food, and this is definitely some of the best I've had (though I haven't been to Greece yet...).

The service is always friendly and attentive, the food is melt-in-your-mouth good (they have an excellent lamb shank that just falls off the bone), and the patio seating in nice weather is lovely. They do some sort of fried feta cheese appetizer where they flambe it right there in front of you - I haven't had it, but I will the next time I go. I love the Greek coffee as well. I haven't had any desserts other than the baklava, which just in general is a bit sweet and rich for me.

Don't pass this place up, even if you've never had Greek food before. You won't be disappointed!

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