I visited Kafenes with my gf and another couple, last Thursday night. I had pre-booked my table and upon my arrival they took us to our table. We noticed there was an empty table outside so we asked if we could sit there, they promptly agreed and we sat outside.
We were all satisfied with the food. We visited Greece a couple of months ago and so on we decided to continue our "Greek-experience" and went to Kafenes. We thought the food was very similar to what we had in Greece and it was exaclty to our taste, but of course I understand a critique on food may be pointless as everyone likes different tastes. So I won't go on about the food. IMO a 10! Oh I must mention the wide range of Greek sweets! I could eat the whole lot! I was also told new ones are gonna be added to the menu very soon! The bougatsa was amazing!
The service was very good, both ladies that served us were friendly and happy to discuss with us about Greece and what we had seen and what we should go and see when we go back. Regardless of being busy and a number of tables turning up more or less when we arrived, we were happy with the service.
I can't express an opinion about the atmosphere in the restaurant as we sat outside. But we were impressed by the newly-opened coffee and sweet area, attached to the restaurant as it offered more seating and some lovely sweets in a spacious area.
As a total, i left Kafenes with a lovely taste in my mouth and very happy I had chosen to go for a meal there! I have already booked a table for next week and I will certainly recommend it to friends and family.
I visited Kafenes with my boyfriend last Saturday night. I had grilled salmon with baked potatoes. My boyfriend had lamb with vegies with grilled haloumi. I can’t complain about anything. The service was friendly, the meals were served steaming hot and although it was a little bit expensive, it was definitely worth it. We were in a rush so we didn’t get to have a taste of the dessert menu, although I will definitely be back so that won't be a problem.
Booked a table at Kafenes based on the review from this site. First impressions of the place seemed okay as the place was busy. However, I have to honestly say and warn other diners that this place did not deserve the rating it has.
Firstly, the service was slow and the waitresses were consistently very rude.
Secondly, the food we received was not value for money. We ordered the banquet and paid $40 per head for 4 people. I've been to many Greek restaurants and this is the first place to charge extra for pita bread for dips. The dips come with about 10 cut up quarters of bread. If you want extra, it's $2 per plate. We ended up ordering another 5 plates of bread for our dips.
Our banquet consisted of Greek salad, Dips, Zucchini dumplings, Haloumi, Moussaka, Lamb with potatoes and Octopus vinegarette. The serving size of the Moussaka was so small. I couldn't believe it when the waitress brought it to the table. The dish it was served in was no larger than the size of tea saucer. This had to be shared amongst 4 people. Same goes for the Lamb with potatoes. It was served on one plate, 2 small pieces of lamb, 2 potato quarters and half the plate was salad. Again, to be shared amongst 4 of us. Of all the dishes we received as part of the banquet, the only decent sized dish was the Greek Salad.
Lastly, the restaurant is very small and crammed. They also need to do something about the ventilation in this place. All of us agreed that it was quite stuffy. Will not recommend this restaurant to any of my friends or family.
This is a terrific place. Try the light and healthy zucchini fritters and the baked prawns (rice, tomato, feta) or the lamb with lemon potatoes for a satisfying, authentic meal. Coffee also excellent. Pleasant, professional environment.
We had dinner here on a saturday nite - we had a late booking but popped in to see if we could make it earlier - one of the waitresses said she would call me as soon as the table became free -which she did...great start.
What can I say? My husband and I are big Greek food fans - both of us have been to Greece 3 or 4 times and this is the first time we've tasted such good Greek cuisine in Australia..the servings are generous but the food is very healthy - hence you don't get that bloated. We had the zuccini flowers for entree (TUMMO - am still dreaming about them) and lamb and seafood for mains.
The food is divine and service impeccable..we are going to start going to Emore to eat alot more - so much better value than Newtown or Glebe..thanks for a wonderful meal and experience Kafenes - it really took us back to when we have visited Greece - so you are doing a fantastic job !
I went here with a family or 4 and I have to say it is a great honest restaurant. The food is great and fresh, not too large and not too salty as you can get with some old school chefs who are still around. The place is always full and they are accommodating if you need to change something. Highly recommended without people going on about how much better their mums cooking is at home....
We just loved this place. I went with a big group and we had the set menu @ $40, then we ordered a few desserts to share across the table. Tons of food and all delicious. The prawns are yummy and the lamb is to die for, simply melts off the bone. The baklava is the best I've ever tasted!
The dips are great. Go for the sampler with four dips. We got a swordfish (not on the standard menu) and the lamb-in-a-pot. Too much meat, perhaps. But really, really tasty. Highly recommended.