The taverna is best in the Spring/Summer because the patio dining is such a nice experience. However, the food & the staff is EXCELLENT all year round. It's completely family operated & the owners are there on a daily basis- representing only the finest of Greek/Crete fare. The tzatziki is the best in the area- the best I've had outside... more

My wife and I stopped here for lunch and decided on the gyros ($9). The food was excellent and the atmosphere good - all the waiters wear Greek scarves and white shirt, Mandolins pluck Greek tunes. Most meals are a little pricey, but the gyros were reasonable and very tasty. Also, the bread & olive oil dip "appetizer" was wonderful! more

We arrive at 8:45 pm and the kitchen closes at 9:30 on Sunday. I chose this restaurant b/c it was rated high for being romantic. The scenery is romantic especially outdoors but the service is awful. It starts off by... 1. We were rushed to order our food repeatedly within a 10 min span by waiter Sav vas. (this was... more

This is my very favorite Greek restaurant EVER!! more

I live in Alexandria and have enjoyed just about every restaurant in Old Town. This is by far, my absolute favorite. The owners and staff are so friendly, and they remember their customers and welcome them with open arms. The food is fresh, authentic, an excellent value, and the dining experience is just overall fantastic. If the weather is nice,... more

Ate here in May of 2009, and my wife ended up spending the night in the hospital due to food poisoning. I would not wish this restaurant on my worst enemy. more

Ate in the outdoor garden on a warm spring night. The place was hopping, both inside and out. We called for reservations earlier that day. Had a table waiting for us even though we arrived a bit late. (We called to let them know we were on our way by foot from the Metro station). The Taverna has been a... more

18 of us ate here last Friday night (3/6/09). Can't say enough about every part of our meal. The food was fantastic - everyone in our party was raving about what they ordered - and the service was great, not too hovering, but attentive to our needs. With I don't know how many bottles of their incredible wine (KOUROS -... more

Taverna Cretekou has the best greek food I have eaten in the United States. The owners, and most of the staff, are extremely friendly. Which brings me to my complaint, our server was extremely rude. I've eaten here before and never had such an uncomfortable experience. He never refilled our beverages and, if not for the manager asking us if... more