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unkeej
October 06, 2010
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Homey
Very homey atmosphere and food. Great place if you're looking for this 'feel'!
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Best Greek Restaurant in Victoria
May 27, 2014
My wife and I recently went for dinner and greatly enjoyed ourselves. The owners are very welcoming and go out of their way to ensure that you have a great meal. I had a combo meal of a have rack of Greek ribs and a skewer if chicken. The vegetables were not overcooked and the potatoes were excellent.
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No disappointment here
May 27, 2014We had another great meal here last evening; The owners care greatly that customers feel at home and enjoy their meal and dining experience. Service is excellent, as is the quality of the food. The family member/owners make an effort to speak with patrons and it is evident they take great pride in hearing that customers are happy.
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Very good food and service
May 25, 2014Went here with my wife for dinner, got in without a reservation but next time I'd call first just to make sure. The platters we had were both great, though I'd recommend the greek ribs. Never had them before but they were the best thing we had that evening.
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The BEST Greek Restaurant
May 24, 2014
My husband and I visited Ithaka Greek Restaurant in Victoria, British Columbia both Friday and Saturday for dinner. The food is outstanding! It is mouth-watering, delicious, great flavors, textures, and presentation.
On Friday evening the restaurant was packed with people while others waited at the door and outside to be seated and we now understand why. Besides the food being...
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Delicious, Great Value, Excellent Service
May 24, 2014We went for dinner and were impressed! Can't really say much more... It's a small family run business that treats you like a guest. The food was amazing - everyone loved everything they ordered. Food was cooked to perfection! Was served hot in a timely fashion - no rushing. Prices were reasonable compared to other greek restaurants. Ambiance was comparable... more
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The deliciousness is unreal
May 22, 2014So wonderful! First off, while we were waiting, one of the waitresses said that it may be half an hour before we get a table. We were willing to brave it because of all the amazing reviews on tripadvisor and everyone in the restaurant looked pretty happy. While we were waiting, one of the owners, the host Demetri, said it... more
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Best food we had in Vic
May 20, 2014A friend and I were in Victoria just for the weekend. The food we had was the best we had on our entire trip! The Saganaki appetizer (paired with a recommended red wine by our server) and the chicken souvlaki dinner was my favourite. We also had the lamb- super tender and delicious with the rice pilaff. Definitely add Ithaka... more
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Beyond wonderful
May 17, 2014Great food and really great people! Food was beyond amazing and I'd come back and eat again! A very family restaurant!!!
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Best Choice in Victoria
May 16, 2014
We are living in Waterloo ON and we made a seven day trip to Vancouver. Before starting this vacation, we found a couple of restaurants in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler (Greek and Italian) on trip advisor.
The Ithaca Restaurant from Victoria was by far the best choice; the food was great, the hosts were very friendly and it was cheaper...
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Terrific food, fantastic service and great atmosphere
May 13, 2014We stopped by on Mother's Day evening without reservations and they were able to find us a table for 2 very quickly. The entire experience was delightful. The food was delicious and the waiter did an excellent job. We enjoyed the Greek dance by the brothers and it was a delightful experience!
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Wow thats all I am going to say
May 11, 2014This place is awesome! We where greeted with open arms and everyone was so friendly to my father. He is a big Pittsburg Steelers fan and the staff and my dad talked about football for a long time. Then one of the brothers came out of the back and shook my hand and told me I was helping lower the... more
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What a wonderful night
May 10, 2014We were taking our sister out for a special evening and she had an amazing night. Dimitri went out of his way to make sure she felt special. Shots of oozo, delicious appies and filling supper flowed by amazing moca almond ice cream made this a night to remember! Shout outs to mama for sharing her great food and even... more
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Great Food Great Restaurant
May 09, 2014
The restaurant staff, atmosphere, and food were great!!
We will no doubt return when we are in Victoria again!!
Small friendly family atmosphere, with excellent food, you can't go wrong!!
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A lovely meal and great service
May 09, 2014Showed up on a busy Saturday evening without reservation and Dimitri found us a table. Great dips + pita, Greek ribs and dolmades. Aaron was a friendly and attentive server who mixed a mean cran + soda. The highlight of the evening was the owners dancing to Zorba the Greek. Great evening; we will be back.
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Cozy atmosphere but microwaved food
May 08, 2014The wait staff are very pleasant, the atmosphere is cozy. We ordered the appetizer plate to share $35. Unfortunately the meatballs, spinach spanokapita and calamari were all microwaved. When the middle is piping hot and the phyllo pastry is so tough that is is hard to cut with a knife you know that has been microwaved. The calamari was rubbery... more
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Delightful family run operation - a nice walk from the harbor
May 07, 2014I had the pleasure of eating at Ithaka, with my husband, right at the end of the previous reviewer's retirement party! The restaurant was reallocated quickly (from serving the party) for the other diners starting to come inside, in increased numbers. The food was just fine. I had one of my favorites - the large beans, as an appetizer. My... more
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Outstanding service and food preparation
May 01, 2014Planning a small retirement party turned into a more complicated situation then I expected. The Adamopoulos brothers were very helpful and provided excellent advice concerning menu selections for dinner and a very attractive tray of appetizers. The entire affair was a total success with the group of twenty four enjoying a perfect dinner discretely served and prepared by the wonderful... more
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Way overrated
April 29, 2014
If this is number one restaurant in victoria will stay away from the rest!!
Ok service a bit overwhelming but nothing to complain about ! But the food !! the appy plater was great but the rest was prepare and presented with no care?
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Outstanding service and food
April 27, 2014We had this on our list for our two day trip to Victoria. The first day, we thought we would go for lunch, but found out they don't open until 4pm. We were so glad we went back the next day. The Adamopoulos family is so friendly and we had 2-3 people visit our table to ask if we had... more
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Less than mediocre
April 27, 2014Our table was basically in the kitchen we could see the servers handing all the bread and the money without hand washing. Was expecting to have my socks knocked off after seeing the great rankings on Trip Advisor but WOW, what are people thinking?!?! This restaurant is located in a mini-mall setting, the out-dated decor made it feel like we... more
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Real Greek food at last
April 16, 2014I lived in Crete, Greece for 20 years and so am quite a judge of good Greek food. My friend and I went to Ithaka for the first time last week. I was not disappointed and pleasantly surprised. This was finally a Greek restaurant that served real Greek food, not the stuff many restaurants pass off as Greek. We started... more
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Absolutely Amazing
April 15, 2014This is a quaint restaurant, with a whole lot of heart! If you enjoy greek cuisine, I highly recommend stopping by Ithaka. Excellent authentic greek food, and phenomenal service!! I suggest the Saganaki for an appetizer and the Kalamari dinner... amazing! This restaurant is family owned and operated as well, which is always fantastic to hear. Stop by Ithaka and... more
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Family Run Good
April 14, 2014Have visited this little Taverna every time we visit Victoria. Good Greek food great service and fun to hear more stories about the family. Keep it up, see you soon.
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Excellent Authentic Greek Food
April 07, 2014My husband and I finally went to Ithaka after hearing so many good reviews about it. It was a Thursday early evening, around 5:30pm, and the place was already almost full. We went with my husband's 93-year-old grandmother and had an excellent experience. Our server was John, an older gentleman, who paid special attention to my husband's grandmother (much appreciated)... more
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There's no place like home
April 06, 2014What a great place to have a delightful meal. Nice to have the owner come up and wish us well, and tell us how mama was working hard in the kitchen. Saganaki was flamed at the table and was delish. It was our first time here so we tried a little bit of everything. Roast lamb was melt in your... more
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First Time but not the Last
April 04, 2014We are from Lake Stevens Washington on a mini vacation with my family of 4. We were craving Greek food and from the Yelp reviews saw that Ithaka was the place to go. It was a friday night and didn't know if we needed a reservation. We arrived there at around 6 and there were patrons waiting at the door... more
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Above and beyond expectations
March 23, 2014I have been to Ithaka twice now, and both times I have been blown away by the service, atmosphere, and amazingly delicious and traditional Greek food. This small, family run business has excelled in every aspect of my dining experience, making me and my guests feel as though we were treated like VIP guests, regardless to the reasonable amount we... more
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Outstanding food and atmosphere
March 10, 2014We are in from Winnipeg, and this was the first dinner in Victoria. The bar has been set high, the food was excellent, the price was reasonable and the staff were very accommodated and entertaining. The staff made us feel like family. If you are visiting or live here check this place out.
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Very Rude Owner
March 07, 2014We went there tonight. We did not have a reservation so the maitre d' said he would do magic and made a table for us. The servers were excellent and the food was not bad but very expensive for what you got. We finished our meal and the maitre d' came and took our plates away and said he gave... more
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Good authentic greek restaurant
March 06, 2014
My wife and I enjoyed Ithaca. I had roast lamb and she had chicken souvlaki. Both meals were tasty! The portions were average but prices fairly low for authentic greek.
The service is really good and the family that runs it are very nice.
Make reservations as it isn't a huge place and it gets full quickly!
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Our first time-and best time
March 06, 2014My husband and I went with some friends, none of us had ever experienced this restaurant and our friends had traveled around Turkey and some of Greece and they said the food tasted authentic and delicious. Our friend doesn't like calamari, but thoroughly enjoyed the calamari at Ithaka. Everything was wonderful, they were accommodating to our desires and they went... more
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Fabulous Greek food and hospitality
March 05, 2014Went because of Trip Advisor and both the incredible food and friendly owner and server exceeded our expectations. The flaming cheese appetizer was delicious and dramatic, our entrees of rack of lamb and calamari were flavourable, and the Greek desserts superb. The owner made the evening special by playing a Greek instrument and dancing to Zorba the Greek. Highly recommended!
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A taste of true Greek food
March 03, 2014Nothing but great food and service every time we have been there. Consistency is very important to me.The owners and servers are fun and polite. Great free parking as well. Highly recommend.
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Opa Delicious
February 28, 2014We walked into a Greek dance by the two brothers and some plate breaking on the patio. We knew we had walked into an authentic Greek restaurant. We were warmly welcomed and they told us which family members were working this evening including mama in the kitchen. The hummus was super but most importantly the roast lamb was succulent and... more
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Very good family owned greek restaurant
February 25, 2014Great atmosphere and always a hit, our experience at Ithaka was lovely. Everyone was very friendly, from kitchen staff to the servers. The Greek dancing was a fun bonus, and the food was quite nice. Make a reservation if you expect to get in as it is packed on weekends.
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Good
February 22, 2014
We had a real good dinner here but not the best in the city or around the world. Service was very good, I thought the ambience lacked, the room itself is not all that great or the location
The food was excellent and enjoyed by all but I just don't see it as the #1 on TA, at least that...
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Absolutely First Rate
February 18, 2014We have travelled the world and eaten in many fine places. However, we have rarely eaten in a restaurant which has it all! This was our experience at Ithaka Greek Restaurant. The host, Dimitri, our waiter, John, and the fabulous meal we received will not soon be forgotten. A warm welcome, an attentive server and excellent food, what more can... more
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Great food, excellent service, welcoming atmostphere
February 17, 2014My wife took me out for a celebratory dinner and it was a hit! We were warmly welcomed by a great server. We had humous with pita to start (very garlicky, which is just how we like it). I had the special and my wife had the chicken souvlaki. The food was amazing! You could tell everything was made with... more
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Authentic Greek Restaurant
February 03, 2014
Ithaka is a must when you are in Victoria....I had the Saganaki as an appetizer and it is one of the best appetizers I've had in years.
For the main course I had the Greek Combo of Chicken Solvaki and Greek Ribs.....big portions with rice, fresh vegetables and lemon roasted potatoes. It also came with Maria's salad that had the...
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Definitely a must go to if you have never been
January 23, 2014Tonight I went to Ithaka Greek restaurant with my mother, husband and 1 year old son. We had a very enjoyable evening. It was all of our first time eating Greek and we were ALL very impressed with the food, service and atmosphere. We ordered the spaghetti, the roasted lamb, Calamari dinner and finished off with Ekmek dessert. Food was... more
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The best Greek meal I ever had
January 15, 2014This restaurant is awsome!!!!!!!!!!! My friend took me there..first time had greek..but so far still the best greek food experience..I remember that I ordered lamb..roasted i think (can't remember exactly), it came with salad and rice..so much food..i didn't finish the whole plate..and its very cheap for that huge amount of food..the lamb is tender and tasty...not burned at all...the... more
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Great food - great service
January 13, 2014Had a great experience at Ithaka. Even though the restaurant was packed, we were seated in a charming corner table. Service was beyond excellent! The food was fantastic. A memorable night, I will surely visit again.
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Good First Time Dinner at Ithaka
January 13, 2014
Had dinner at Ithaka last week - was my date's suggestion as a place to try for a first date.
A bit of background. I really enjoy Greek food and have found Victoria is really lacking in good Greek restaurants for dinner. Many years ago San Remo's was great but the past few years it really has disappointed me to...
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Good Food- but got the Christmas Rush
January 07, 2014First time I had been there and it came recommended by one of the friends who joined me. it was a Friday night and it was Dec 6, so fairly busy. Glad we had a reservation because they were turning people away. Two of us (total: party of 4) arrived a bit early and so we ordered appetizers. Other two... more
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Friendly family atmosphere, excellent food
January 06, 2014
My wife and I discovered Ithaka online and went there for dinner on New Year's Eve. What an excellent discovery!
Despite the restaurant being fully booked, our welcome was both warm and sincere, and the service throughout the evening was prompt and efficient from both the owner, Dimitri, and the staff. Despite being super-busy, Dimitri and his brother also displayed...
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Visitors from Kenora
January 04, 2014We've been twice in the last month, enjoy Demitri, Maria and Andreas. Excellent hosts and excellent food. The dining room always full, must tell us something! For anyone looking for a little taste of Greece, this is a great option. Smiles all around.
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The service and food was fantastic
January 03, 2014I had the special of the night which was Steak and Prawns. This succulent steak was better than the old Hy's steak house and the prawns were opened and served almost as lobster.The taste was so wonderful I am still salivating hours later. The old restaurant was lovely,with all it's plants and decor, but the newness and life of the... more
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Authentic Greek from start to finish
December 31, 2013From the warm greeting and family background story by our host, Dimitri, to the Greek wine, to the stuffed grape leaves appetizer, to the tender lamb roast and flavorful steak & prawns, to the Ekmek dessert...everything was delightful during this New Year's Eve dinner. The pricing was reasonable, the service was excellent with the waiter, John, and Dimitri checking back... more
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Disappointed in food since new management took over
December 30, 2013We had been long time and frequent patrons of this restaurant when it was called Passeros so I feel I can speak with some authority in stating that the quality of food has decreased since the new management took over. The new owners are very nice and i know are trying hard but unfortunately things are just not as good... more
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Good, but over rated
December 30, 2013Terrific service, staff were exceedingly professional. However the food presentation and quality was disappointing. Iceberg lettuce was the key ingredient to both salads which left them tasteless. The mains were ok, the giant butter beans were excellent. In general we left with the impression that service was great but the food was highly over rated.
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Business Description from the Web
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September 04, 2013
We are all about fresh, delicious, authentic and homemade Greek food. Virtually everthing in our kitchen is prepared from scratch, using only the best ingredients ensuring you the utmost in quality. We are a true mom and pop run business with the Adamopoulos family as your hosts and promise you a memorable meal in our casual and bright dining room with generous portions at reasonable prices. OPA!
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July 14, 2013
Passero's Restaurant offers these services: grocery store, restaurant.
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May 22, 2013
Try our Passero's signature "Roast Lamb" or share our famous "Passero's Platter for Two" and you will know what has kept loyal customers coming back again and again Voted "Best Greek Food" on Vancouver Island by the Times Colonist Reader's Poll, we invite you to come see why Passero's is the true authentic taste of Greece
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