My husband and I recently hosted our intimate rehearsal dinner at Yoleni's. We worked with the owner, Alexander, to craft a beautiful night for our family and friends that included a seated dinner (plated—we ordered off the main menu), wine and beer bar, and dessert...and coffee bar. From beginning to end, the experience was absolutely exceptional. Alexander was attentive, collaborative, and extremely gracious. He listened to our vision and leveraged his expertise to steer us in the right direction. My husband and I felt strongly about hosting our dinner at a family-owned establishment with high-quality food. We were pleasantly surprised to stumble upon Yoleni's during our search, and we were hooked after our first conversation with Alexander and tour of the second floor dining room. The restaurant itself is so interesting. The first floor consists of a market and casual café-style dining area, and the second floor a more formal arrangement with beautiful exposed brick and its own bar. It offers the perfect mix of elegant yet unpretentious. He told us the story of Yoleni's and the emphasis he places on using fresh, authentically Greek ingredients. Now, the food. We ordered almost all the items available on the menu—grape leaves, spinach pies, pita, vegan farro, burger (regular and plant-based), pasta bolognese, Greek pasta, and the cod. All vastly exceeded our expectations with regard to taste, cost, and serving size. Many of our friends and family were unfamiliar with Greek food prior to this dinner, and now can't stop talking about how much they loved all the new foods they got to sample. And don't forget to try the desserts! Exceptional. Thank you to Alexander and his team for an unforgettable night! We are so grateful. My husband and I will definitely come back when we visit RI again.More
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