Koutoiki Taverna Southside

I was there with a friend on a sunday evening, it was very nice, not too busy or noisy at all. The food was great! everything we ordered was wonderful and more than sufficient. The service was efficient and we felt taken our server was knowledgeable and well mannered. We ordered an assortment of dishes and shared Tapas style, they were very accommodating and the food was all fresh and hot when... more

Would have liked to have tried it

I stopped in to get takeout since my wife heard about the place and thought it would be worth a shot. I stood there at the door for a couple of minutes. I grabbed a menu and looked at it for a while and still nobody came by. Finally a waitress walked by but she didn't acknowledge me. Stood there... more

Great Greek Dinner

Dinner was lovely but really made the experience great was our server. He was very attentive and personable. He made great recomendations and the meals turned out fabulous! I will be back.

Tired

This property has changed owners. It looked tired and the value did not deliver. I absolutely love Greek cuisine, but somehow found the restaurant lacking in what I would expect from the posted newspaper articles. The faded nature of the articles should have given me a warning! We were both hungry and tired, and wanted to have a quiet meal... more

Food was not very good (Rack of lamb especially poor, ordered MR, came well) All the appetizers were good. The servers made it a great night and Belly Dancer was so muc fun , our guests enjoyed it.

Good service, food so and so

Dinner overall was good, however I find it pricey for the quality of meat offered. Yhe salads and the vegetarian dipping were very good. The meat was way below my expectations for a Greek restaurant. I would definitely go there if I'm very hungry and just to have the vegetarian dishes as probably you will not get disappointed. Service is... more

Always good

Fun atmosphere. Great staff, some have been there a long time.
Service was excellent food came out delicious and very quick. Saganaki is the bomb. We have eaten there many times and will continue to do so.

Staff made me feel important!

Family outing for dinner. From when we walked in entire staff made us feel welcome. I love going out and feeling comfortable and appreciated. From hostess to servers to managers all spoke to us like we were family and demonstrated that they appreciate our business. I highly recommend this restaurant if you want good old hospitality and great food !!

No to belly-dancing, Yes to dessert

My oh my! When you wrap custard with filo pastry, bake it fresh and sprinkle it with confectioner's sugar it doesn't sound all that exotic. But, wow, it's amazing (and one was enough for 3 of us). Of course that was after a sumptuous meal of several Keftedes (appetizers). Be sure to try the meatballs. Look out for the humus!... more

A Nice Evening

We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. A bit pricey but the portions are large. The belly dancer was fun and gave guests a good time. We will be back!

not what it was before

We were disappointed at our last dinner here. The quality of the food is not what it used to be, service is just okay-ish, music very loud and jarring. The place was practically empty yet they sat us right next to another diner, practically at the same table, no doubt for the server's convenience rather than our enjoyment. Overpriced for... more

Good food, good service, noisy background

The decor, food and service are all very good. We were a little disappointed by the lamb on this visit, but there is lots of food. One has the sense that your are dining in a restaurant that might well have been lifted from the Greece and placed in Edmonton. We ordered the dinner which gives a little of everything... more

Good place for a business lunch

Went there on a Wednesday for lunch just after 1PM. We were the only customers in the place.
Shared 2 appetizers. Hummus with pita bread and feta cheese and olives. Tasty enough.
We also had the Souvlaki. 1 chicken and 1 lamb. Tasty enough also but not great.
Total bill without booze came to ~ $60.00 plus tip.

Getting worst

This use to be our favourite Greek restaurant. The food is re-cooked and I do not think I could ever go back. It's too bad, it used to be so great.

Seasoned travelller gives it thumbs up

I have been to all the Greek restaurants in Edmonton and routinely visit other ones during my travels for business. The food is very good, it can get a little pricey but good.

Yuck

We went because we were told it was amazing Greek. The Greek restuarants in the Food Marts do better then them. No kids menus so for our family of 6 cost us $250 for supper. That's still today the most I've ever paid for a bad meal. Flavours where not what I expected for the price. My kids would not... more

Very filling meal

Greek salad was fresh and good start.
Both beef and chicken soulvaki entrees were HUGE. Big lemony potatoes came with rice and side tomato veggie side.
Yummy and we did have left overs.
So full so we took crème caramel to go...sweet, bit thicker than what we are used to.
Waitress was attentive and friendly.
Will come back to try... more

So good, lots of food for the cost. Loved it!

Disappointing

Not the same as other Visits. Gone down hill. Ordered Gyros for lunch, all dark meat and old and dried up. Salad was Horrible.Lemon Potatoe's have always been one of my favorite, but they managed to even ruin that. Way to expensive one person $19 for lunch, and no Dessert with that.Obviously something has Changed. I will not return. I... more

Disappointing

We went here based on previous visits. Staff were friendly but we found food expensive and disappointing.

As Greek as it gets

impressed with portions, flavors, taste and service, very authentic, love the giro!!!!!
highly recommend!

The best Greek food I've had EVER. I had the Vegetarian Moussaka and OMG delicious!! My boyfriend had the lamb rack and it was so tender with just the right amount of spice. Don't be surprised at the price, it's a little higher then your regular restaurant but this isn't your typical food. Can't wait to go back and stay longer to enjoy more amazing dishes and atmosphere.

Love the atomsphere of the place. It reminds me of Santorini in Greek. Food are not bad but the price is a bit higher than I expected before I went in. Great place for a date in summer.

I've only been here once, and I don't plan on going back, the food was very disappointing, service only okay and the price was way to expensive

Dissapointing

My granddaughter, husband and me have enjoyed eating here but our last visit we found the roast lamb was surprisingly dissapointing. It seemed they were serving us the day befores lamb. The service and the atmosphere were ok. But perhaps it was just an off day for the restaurant.

Koutouki - Ok Greek experience

My wife and I tried this place in August 2012 - the food was ok and they seemed to know how to make and serve Greek food .
We tried - Greek salad , gigiantes , Dolmathes , halloumi , and of course baklava and bougatsa .
The Greek salad was ok and ample . The Dolmathes were tasty and... more

Not So Authentic

Maybe it''s only me but I wouldn't dream of making moussaka with ground beef. It always and only lamb. My husband ordered lamb which was more than over done. The service was not wonderful. Everything was overpriced. Go to Yanni's on White Ave for decent Greek food.

Great food, little pricey

I have eaten here many times over the past couple of years. The food has always been well prepared and extremely tasty. I particularly like the lamb and love the Greek potatoes. Service is good and the staff very friendly. If the weather is good then the rear patio area is lovely and not as noisy as you would expect... more

Great Experience

Recently, my grade group partner and I along with 50 Grade 6 students enjoyed a delicious meal at Koutoukis. The food was excellent! The staff were friendly and engaging. Management was very accomodating. Overall, they went out of their way to make sure this was an enjoyable experience for the children and their teachers! Thank you!

Amazing place romantic great food

This was our first time at this great resteraunt.
Pricy, but they have amazing service, belly dancer, great amount of food you will not go hungry. Had a happy fun time.

Opa

This was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. My husband and I went with another couple and it was fabulous! We danced the zorba through the kitchen, broke plates, has sambucca poured in our mouths ( not great if you don't like it though) and there was a belly dancer ( Saturday evening). The service was... more

Badly overpriced for Edmonton dining

I don’t mean to disparage Edmonton. I travel there frequently for business. I have found dining in the city to be enjoyable and very affordable. Until, of course I happened to visit Koutouki Taverna in the south end of the city. I should preface my comments by stating that I have visited most of the Greek restaurants in Toronto. Most... more

Greek

If you love authentic Greek food and atmosphere, this place is great!! Love the saganaki!!

One of my Favorite Places

My wife took me out for my Birthday and I have to say I was very happy to go back to Koutouki's. I've been here many times.
- Tasty Greek food (my fav's are the Lamb Souvlaki, and Saganaki(fried goat cheese) A MUST.
- You have a number of options of drinks from the bar.... but when your there it... more

Not worth the prices

As a frequent traveller for business, and guest of hotels in the area, I thought I would give this restaurant a shot when my hotel's restaurant was packed.
Upon entering I thought it seemed quaint. I told the host I was dining alone and he sat me way in the back by the bathroom at a table with plastic folding... more

Greek and ok

Went for lunch with client. Food was authentic greek cuisine and was good but nothing special. Prices were a bit high. Would recommend for business lunch but a bit too expensive for family dinner.

Overcooked, overpriced, and overrated

I had been to the other location in Edmonton and, although I wasn't overly impressed, the reviews as well as the proximity to my new job led me to suggest that my husband and I meet there on a Friday after work.
My eyes popped when I saw the prices on the menu (lamb souvlaki for $28!) but I thought... more

I don't have to go in to know that $27 for a chicken souvlaki meal is too much - i know this is edmonton, but seriously, is there no competition to bring these rates down?

awesome meze

I was worried when i heard there was a new owner at the south side location but i was delighted to find that the place has been spruced up and feels classier now. We sat on the patio with our kids and were treated very well, they indulged the children. The food is the same and all the staff is... more

Not very authentic and over priced

The atmosphere is quite homey and unique, however tall people like me have a problem with the hanging plants. It's still quite interesting though.
The menu reads more like a Lebanese Mezzeh joint than a Greek restaurant, and it would not surprise me if it actually was. The starter/ mezzeh were very good but the very few main courses only... more

exceptional family restaurant with occasional belly dancer who makes your guests get up to dance. The food is

exceptional family restaurant with occasional belly dancer who makes your guests get up to dance. The food is spectacular but make sure you know what you're ordering, the menu can be difficult to understand.