Part of my meal was a little cold. All the flavors are there and the space although a bit dirty is…read moreaesthetically pleasing.

Amazing food! Great flavours, so fresh! Will definitely come back again! The falafel was crispy and…read morethe chicken was moist!

Wonderful food and excellent service in a very charming Mykonos reminiscent Greek restaurant in…read moredowntown Victoria BC. Ithaka was located directly across the street from our hotel. The outside has a huge windmill that looks very much like the windmills on the hill in Mykonos! The white and azure blue exterior and the beautiful floral decor and Greek Knick knacks inside are so warm and inviting. It didn't matter that it was cold and rainy in Victoria that day. Inside you were transported to sunny Santorini or Mykonos. The servers were friendly, helpful with menu descriptions, and respectfully attentive. We were there near closing but no one made us feel rushed or overstaying our welcome. The food was authentic and delicious! We enjoyed the spanakopita. I had the avgolemono soup (instead of fries) with my gyro and my partner had the Greek ribs. For dessert, we had the Ekmek which was a tradional Greek custard. It was amazing. We'll definitely return to this place the next time we are in Victoria!

Party of 4 arrived at 6:15. Waited 35. minutes for a server. Water was offered about 15 mins in…read more After 35 mins awaiting server drinks were ordered+ a bottle of wine. We waited another 30+ mins for drinks and wine to arrive. Server brought drinks then left. 15-20 mins after that asked front of house to send our server so we may order. Before our food arrived (remember, we arrived at 6:15) it was almost dark outside! We asked for hummus/pita and Saganaki, they were delicious. moussaka (2) were full of potatoes (seriously, in moussaka?) no evidence of eggplant in either. 1 chicken dish was okay, and my falafel, dry, overcooked so hard when I put my fork into the pieces they shattered. A tiny dollop of tzatziki sauce (maybe a scant tablespoon) could not help this overly cooked dried entree . Had we not waited 1 1/2 hours I may have asked for a re-do. As it was, we just wanted to finish and leave. We have been here 3 or 4 times previously with no complaints, but this time it was a very unpleasant experience for $300+. Not recommended!

Solid spot for Persian food. The service was welcoming, and the team was attentive throughout the…read moremeal. The standout item for me was the Tahdig--crispy, well-made, and seasoned just right. Overall, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was comfortable.

We had the Vaziri Kabab with lamb koobideh at Avishan Persian Restaurant, and it was absolutely…read moredelicious. The meat was perfectly seasoned, tender, and full of authentic flavor. Everything tasted fresh and was cooked just right. The best compliment came from someone in our party who is known for being the toughest food critic in our family--and even they were genuinely impressed with the quality and taste of the food. If you're looking for authentic Persian cuisine, I highly recommend Avishan Persian Restaurant. We'll definitely be back!

Service here is so friendly and I love that they have so many options, including fresh juices and…read moreice cream. But this is the 2nd time I have come here and there was a mistake. I got their Grilled Lebanese Arayes Akawi Cheese (Pita Bread with Akawi Cheese grilled). The cheese was nonexistent existent and the photo comes with veg which never came. I also got the Falafel plate (Five falafels with rice, fattoush and tabouli salad, hummus, tahini, a stuffed grape leaf, and pita bread). I said no rice which they offered fries instead! Great, yes. I said no pita as well and added sides of their garlic sauce and their spicy garlic sauce. This plate is huge! Easily 2 meals. Mines came with rice and no fries and pita. Also, their spicy garlic sauce was just hot sauce. The stuffed grape leaf was not fresh and was not right. The salads, falafel, and even rice are good. But would not make another visit.

We went there on a Friday night for a beef and lamb platter. Honestly one plate can feed 2 people…read morelook how much food there is. They gave us free Turkish tea and it was extremely yummy! Loved the shape of the tea cup and the sugar ! It was quiet on a Friday night hopefully they get more customers :( The restaurant was clean and our server was friendly!

Very welcoming friendly owners who were so attentive and kind. My college friend and I came here…read moretonight as our last meal together before I have to fly back to CA early tomorrow morning. Bright and cheery inside with vibrant wall decorations. We ordered family style the pitas with Kashke Bademjan (Iranian roasted eggplant spread), as well as the caravan kebab special (3 kebab recipes of Lamb, Chicken, and Turkish kofta with saffron rice and grilled veggies). So flavorful with so many delicious spices. We also shared the saffron mint ice cream dessert on top of the complimentary taste of rice pudding. Both desserts were so delicious, not overly sweet. Highly recommend! I'm eager to return to Seattle and to try other dishes here!

I crave Mediterranean food from time time. I heard this place reopened and offers lunch buffet…read more 3 of us visited for lunch on Saturday with no reservation. We were seated right away. There were a few other people at 11:30am We asked if they do lunch buffet as I didn't see any self serve food. The staff said they offered in the past but not today.. it might come back in 2 weeks? We ordered hummus, garlic naan, fish masala and special kebabs without lamb which was accommodated per our request. The food even the side veggies were really good, we all liked everything. I like this place for good quality fresh ingredients that I don't feel overstuffed. It's probably because the food is easy to digest? This doesn't happen with other Mediterranean and Indian food. I'd like to come back when they start lunch buffet again.

We came here around 8pm, and were greeted by a lovely host. Our server recommended a couple dishes…read moreto start off with, and we ordered a few drinks. The drinks were great and the ambiance was lovely, our party was sat at a large round table which really emphasized the family-style approach of this spot. My favourites of the night were the chicken, the cauliflower, and the dips! Unfortunately we were not informed that the kitchen was going to close about 20 minutes after we sat down. This meant that we weren't able to add more dishes, as what we had ordered wasn't enough for all of us to feel completely full. It was a solid spot with good vibes, but for the price point, I would hope that the service and communication would be more attentive.

I love Mamnoon's new Happy Hour! From 5:00 - 6:30 every evening you can pick from a smaller happy…read morehour menu at steep discounts. As always, they have excellent vegetarian and vegan options. The cocktails are unique. I recently enjoyed a cocktail with vodka, pineapple, passion fruit, and cinnamon simple syrup, with some kind of interesting dried leaves or seeds on the rim. Delicious!

Nanaimo had been sorely missing something to really call their own. A dining experience that meets…read morethe expectations of living the finer life. Melange did that with wonderful food, a great atmosphere and service beyond compare in our little town. The owner took time to shake my hand and specifically took time from his duties to welcome us and thank us for coming. Who does that?

Let's start with the ambiance, it was fine. It was nice and clean…read more Service was also fine. Took a little bit of time to get menus and water. The food took quite a while to come out considering there were no more than 14 people in the restaurant. Server was nice and answered the questions we had. BBQ ribs: 3.5/5 tender and fall off the bone. The flavour was ok. The sauce was good but the meat itself wasn't flavored well without the sauce. Chicken liver parfait: 5/5 this was my highlight. Generous portion of liver. Beautifully plated with sweet, savoury, components including different textures. Bread was soft, fluffy and warm. Jamaican jerk chicken rice ice bowl: 2/5 Came a bit confusing. We had to clarify with the sever that this was indeed the jerk chicken bowl. Nothing screamed Jamaican. It was more Taiwanese fried chicken with a kicked up Tabasco sauce on top of Chinese fried rice with a bit of dry jerk seasoning sprinkled into it. Flavor wise, it wasn't bad but Jamaican jerk flavours it was not. For $26 I wanted full Jamaican flavours. Would I come back? Probably not. Would I stop people from going? Also probably not.

I had the Sampler Plate, which includes baba ganouj (baba ganoush) or hummus (your choice -- I…read morechose both, half & half), falafel, dolma, roasted veggies (broccoli, which was a bit burned, and eggplant, which was sooo delicious), couscous, and pita. First, the couscous is not the usual couscous we've all had. This is Lebanese couscous, which is so different as to be unrecognizable as "couscous". It is so very good, I could have a whole meal of that and be happy. I generally prefer baked falafels, but this fried one was great; crispy on the outside, and soft and green on the inside. I've avoided dolma in the past, as I had it once years ago and it was terrible. But this dolma was good enough for me to stop avoiding it in the future. People were very nice, and it took less than 10 minutes for my order to be ready. It's a grocery store with a deep selection of many items, such as spices, pastas, canned fish, .... (see photos). I enjoyed this enough, I came back again about a week later for another Sampler Plate meal. My only slight peeves are, I wish there were a bit more to the salad (which isn't even listed as one of the sampler items, so a bit hard to complain!), and that the pita had some whole grains in it (I find white wheat boring).

This restaurant is a dual store/restaurant. I was just walking by looking for someplace to eat and…read morewandered into the restaurant. I ordered the beef gyro and it was pretty good. The store has a huge selection of hard to find Mediterranean products. The restaurant was very clean including the bathroom. 5/4/2026

Best chicken rice platter! I've tried other places, but this one always wins!…read more Fast service and big portions!

Amazing restaurant with very good portions. The meat is very tender and flavorful. Although the…read morefood is good the service could be a bit better.