My dad and I came for a late lunch around 4pm Sunday. We were greeted by friendly staff and seated quickly. The interior is brightly decorated to give an airy, light feel. Our server (I think his name was Paul) was attentive and very nice. We ordered the crab balls appetizer, a Greek salad to share, the roasted chicken dinner, and moussaka. Everything was delicious, especially the crab balls, which were almost entirely made of sweet lump crab meat. On our way out, we grabbed several sweets from the bakery. The best was the mini galaktoboureko. read more

Estiatorio Plaka - Inside the dining room - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This beautiful restaurant is a gem in Greektown. The inside has a chic elegance with a NY feel. Such an amazing ambiance, with a menu and quality to match. The owner came over and introduced himself. While he could have very easily chosen a different location, I love that he wants to revitalize the area. The salads were a nice size. Their fresh pasty selection in the bakery area is so reasonably priced that you can't help to walk out with a bag full of delights. While we dined for brunch, I can't wait to return to their stylish bar or try their dinner hour. Definitely recommend to anyone considering. Bravo, Estiatorio Plaka! Thank you for bringing this to the neighborhood. read more

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This was my first time visiting Baltimore in a while. A friend and I came to Plaka and Val was our bartender. She was so attentive and friendly. We will be back due to her wonderful service. read more

We visited this Baltimore restaurant for a friend's birthday. You'll want to find street parking which is free on Sundays. Although unassuming from the outside, the inside of the restaurant is a mix of warm and cold materials adorned with beautiful greenery and wooden beams. Food was good. We ordered a wide selection of items to share and I particularly enjoyed the crispy potatoes from the Traditional Eggs Benedict, the savory shakshuka sauce, and the creamy French toast. I felt that the restaurant's strength were there desserts. If you are to order a dessert, you should get the Galaktobouerko which is a Greek custard pie filling inside a phyllo dough, or you should get a Sokolatopita which is a rich Greek chocolate cake with chocolate ganache. Service was attentive, given our party size of 13 people. read more

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Great escape from regular restaurants. This place is large and homey. Greek wines at reasonable prices. Lots of great appetizers to dine on. Extensive menu. Great service. Worth the trip to Greektown! read more

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This restaurant far exceeded my expectations, this is not your average Greek town restaurant in baltimore. First off, their bakery in the front of the restaurant is incredible: huge selection of traditional Greek pastries you won't find in other Greek restaurants, very good prices, and everything not only tastes amazing but looks beautifully made as well. The restaurant itself is very tasteful and elegant, it reminds one of the mediterranean without being tacky or over the top. And the service was fantastic, our server Dulce, took great care of us. Finally, the part we all really care about: the food. Everything we had was fantastic but I highly recommended the fried red mullets and the grilled octopus. Both were perfectly cooked and seasoned. We ended the meal with some excellent desserts- the galaktoboureko was the best I've ever had (not just in baltimore, but best ever in the States). If you're in baltimore, this is a must for your next nice meal or food adventure. read more

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We came to Plaka for dinner tonight (Wednesday). We did make a reservation but didn't need to as it wasn't crazy busy. We got there at 7:30pm. The ambiance is stellar. I mean absolutely perfect. The decor, music, cafe, & bar were so pretty. Took me back to Greece. We got the Greek salad, baked feta in phyllo, sea bass carpaccio, and garides (shrimp) saganaki, plus the grilled bread. We loved the Greek salad and the baked feta in phyllo. Get the baked feta it was soooo good!!! But the sea bass and shrimp were not our favorite. The sea bass needed a sauce and the shrimp were head on that's fine but not the best taste and size. The bread was absolutely delicious. I would say a good place for vegetarian foods at least for this trip. I will try other items on the seafood side in the future. Our server was wonderful her name is Dulce. The wine selection was nice and had a good variety. I got the Lu La Di which was light and fresh! Delicious! We will come back for sure. We did get to go pastries for breakfast tomorrow to try. I will update once I tried them. Great place to grab lunch to go as they had the bakery/to go space on the side of the restaurant. Nice addition to Greektown! read more

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This place is stunning! The food is so great! And the service was perfect! I loved everything I got. I ate way too much because it was so good! The gigantes were a huge portion and delicious. The dolmades weren't the best I've ever had-- and they weren't wrapped as tight as I'd have liked, but they were such a generous portion, I can't complain. I was so full, I almost couldn't eat my dinner! We also got the shrimp saganaki and it wasn't what I expected. I think I'd stick with regular saganaki next time, but I'm glad I tried it! I highly recommend trying this place. They have a bakery in the front too. It's gorgeous and feels like you're taking a step into a Greek oasis when you're there. It's really like a trip to another destination while you're in there! I can't wait to go back! read more

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My wife was so hype to try Plaka so of course I had to take her to lunch. Parking wasn't too difficult. We only had to walk about a block which is light work for us. We walked and noticed the cute vibe in the place immediately. We took our seat as we anxiously awaited ordering. We put in our orders with really high hopes as we love love love Greek food. We started with the cheese. It wasn't flaming which is just a personal preference and it didn't come with anything to eat it with. They brought us bread after asking but I'm still confused about them wanting me to eat melted cheese with a spoon. I moved on the my pork gyro platter. We all know pork is fatty, that was no problem. The problem was the seasoning. It was non existent. I also had to ask for tzatziki sauce. Never have I ever had to ask for sauce. Was i expected to eat it dry because of the tomatoes? I was truly baffled. The food was not my idea of a good time but I will say the place is cute, the service is nice and the desserts were pretty good. I would go back to the bakery but I will not be going back to the restaurant. read more

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I don't know where to start lol We had a reservation. When I first initially walked in. I entered the bakery side and was greeted by a young lady who told me to walk down the steps and turn right to the hostess. However as I stood there this man was looking up the steps at me and waved(found out later on he was the owner) After that we were greeted by our server Sophia! Sophia was extremely attentive, polite and offered what she suggested on the menu as far as cocktail drinks. Looking at the menu before going to the restaurant I already knew I wanted an espresso martini, then I got a cucumber cocktail( can't remember the name specifically) it was so refreshing and good! Then she explained the dishes and I asked her was I pronouncing the entrees correctly. we had Bronzino which I love! It was very flavorful and fresh! We had the greek salad, it was delicious. I thought it would have lettuce however it did not but it was really good! The lamb was tender and juicy. The anchovies were a first for me because I am not into eating raw seafood beside oysters The horta (green vegetables) were also a first and good. (taste like spinach) The ambiance was so comforting! Contemporary, aesthetically appealing and pleasing! Especially because I am a minimalist! I love baked goods so I will be back for that part of the restaurant soon. Thank so much to the owner and our server Sophia( characteristics stated above) The owner was very polite even though we were a tad bit excited and loud toned. We apologized and told him we were throughly pleased with everything the restaurant had to offer us during our time. He accepted our presence, apologizes and compliments about his establishment and thanked us for stopping by! There is honestly nothing negative/bad I can speak about this place! Highly recommend! 10/10! He owns another restaurant that I frequent when I was younger. Which is also highly recommended! What an experience! read more

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A new Greek restaurant in Baltimore. Overall food was high quality, and it's definitely worth a try. This place is more expensive compared to other Greek restaurants though FYI. read more

Estiatorio Plaka - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This place is excellent! They have an extensive menu with all the Greek restaurant staples but also some playful dishes like Barbouni tartare. They get the basics right: the bread comes out grilled and fresh. The tzatziki is homemade and delicious. You can taste the garlic and fresh yogurt. There is also an extensive bakery with lots of scrumptious Greek Pastries. The interior of Plaka is also gorgeous. They did an outstanding job renovating the building. It adds vibrancy to Greektown and created another destination restaurant for the neighborhood. Absolutely 5 stars! read more

Estiatorio Plaka - Homemade gyro meat and French fries in the pita. - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Estiatorio Plaka: This place is a hidden gem in Baltimore and a go-to spot especially for Lunch or treats from the bakery! Overall: 7.5/10 This place is better for lunch IMO than Dinner. The bakery/desserts & coffee section is pretty good on its own as well. The Food - Lunch- 8/10...Dinner 6/10. The lunch was great. Prices are low, portions are big, flavor and taste are there for most dishes. For dinner- the prices are good and portions are big, BUT the flavor and taste were not there in anything we got. The Vibes- 9/10: This place has no business looking this great on the inside. Look outside or try to park and you go ...uh where are we? ... .but step inside and you are transported to Europe. I felt like the inside got pulled out of a restaurant in Miami and placed in GreekTown Baltimore. The Service-10/10: Couldn't have gone better. Been here multiple times. Every time the service is top tier. If they don't know something they find out, if they can make a dish better for you they will. The Drinks- n/a: They are pretty standard. I haven't tried anything "different." Decent wine selection, coffee is good too, and the mixed drinks are good- didn't try enough of them to write about. If this place was a few blocks into the "nicer" part of Canton Baltimore I am sure the prices would be through the roof and service would be subpar with a heavy emphasis on ambiance like many of the other restaurants on that side of town. read more

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Outstanding restaurant! I know it's sacrilege, but the food is better than Ikaros was. Phenomenal lamb, mussels, Greek salad, fried calamari, grilled vegetable plate, desserts... Plus, perfect service at the front desk and at the table (thank you Ria) and delightful ambience with comfortable seating, festive but not too loud. Surely one of Baltimore's best restaurants. read more

Our party of three visited this Greek restaurant and bakery for lunch. The eatery consisted of the restaurant and an attached bakery / cafe named Plaka Bakery. There were separate entrances as well as an interior walk through connection. Both are owned by same entity. The interior of the restaurant was large and very nicely decorated. We shared appetizers of grilled octopus and pita bread & dips. The miranated octopus was so tender and flavorful. There were 4 type of homemade dips with the pita bread plate. Each dip was so fresh and delicious. For entres, we had chicken Kalakamia, lamb chops, and chicken Skepasti. Sides that came with our main entres were fries, pita breads, roasted lemon potatoes, and Greek lemon soup. All three proteins were seasoned and cooked well. The sides were well cooked and tasty also, especially the Greek lemon soup. The Greek lemon soup had rice and sliced chicken in a savory broth with a nice hint of citrus. We would return just for the soup. Our server, Nikki was friendly and efficient. Even though she was the only server working, our water glasses never went dry and our plates were removed promptly. After lunch, we stepped into Plaka Cafe to get some bakes to go. We got baklava, kataifi, and croissant. We had it with our afternoon coffee at home. All tasted fantastic. We definitely will return in the future. read more

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Very refreshing to enjoy a delicious Greek meal in Greektown, July 6,25 in a modern clean light and airy restaurant! We sat at the bar Dean was our wonderful bartender. We enjoyed a bottle of Greek red wine he recommended. For appetizer, we enjoyed the saganaki shrimp dish with toasted bread. The sauce was amazing. It was a red sauce with saganaki cheese that was melted. The shrimp were perfect and had some spice on them. We split the main course which was the special - grilled lamb, chicken and pork, with roasted Greek green beans and tomatoes, and lemon potatoes. It was very plentiful and delicious. The meat was very tender unseasoned well. There is a bakery you can take home desserts which I did and will enjoy tonight. I highly recommend dining here. Diane V read more

I feel like I'm back in Greece. The ambience is incredible. Came here for lunch after Bayview appointment and I'm so glad I found it. It is a diamond in the rough. This might be the best Greek restaurant in Baltimore and it might be in the top five best restaurants in Baltimore. read more

Estiatorio Plaka - This is the best grilled octopus I've ever had most of the time it's - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Estiatorio Plaka is a wonderful addition to Greek Town and the Baltimore food scene. My first dining experience at Plaka was today for brunch. We accidentally walked into the cafe/bakery entrance which was fortunate as we got a sneak peak of the baked goods and to-go offerings. We were then kindly shown the dining room. It's a gloriously bright, open and comfortable space. And I should mention how incredibly welcoming and warm everyone at Plaka is, we were greeted with genuine smiles. The menu is extensive and even the most discerning will find something to enjoy. The portions are also generous. We tried the Breakfast Bougatsa as well as the Bougatsa French Toast, the Plaka Mezze spreads (spicy feta was so good!), the Kalamakia and the Souvlaki pita. The fresh, homemade pita bread was a highlight. The chicken was juicy and lemony. The french fries were crisp and perfectly seasoned. Don't forget to order something from the bakery to go. I'd recommend the ravani cake and the portokalopita. I'd imagine dinner at Plaka is just as good and I'm looking forward to finding out. read more

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Atmosphere gets 5/5! The lighting, the sound level, the space between tables-- all perfect! Food is incredible. The bake feta in phyllo was baked to perfection and exploded with flavors. The cocktails were also excellent. The chicken kabobs and fries were delish. The baked chicken was dry, but still had flavor. Chicken breasts can be hard to keep juicy, but I give an A for effort. I wouldn't order it again. Looking forward to going back and trying other things! read more

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Wow this place is not only BEAUTIFUL, the service, the food was outstanding !!! I can't wait to come back! We all enjoyed our time here. Perfect for casual or super special moments. read more

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My mom and I went to Estiatorio Plaka for lunch on a Wednesday and it was excellent! She is a picky eater and raved about the food. She even bought an extra spanakopita to bring home (among all the other leftovers she had to bring home because she ordered a million things off the menu to try them). The service was super fast and they were made aware that I had a work meeting I needed to get back to before a certain time. Quick service is always appreciated regardless! There were only a few other small parties in the restaurant at the same time as us, and we went around 12:15. Highly recommend for lunch! read more

Estiatorio Plaka - Greek salad, fries, shrimp, spanakopita, beans, bread, grilled veggies. - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Clean and inviting, as remembered, but the food was way off. There was no flavor in anything. Vegetable mixed grill needed salt, way too much oil. Chicken was dry and bland, and short rib bechamel took way too long to be prepared appropriately and way off-putting and tasteless. The bechamel was gritty and strangely put at the bottom of the dish as some type of paste. Meat was gray and there was no thought to garnish or presentation. Although service was decent, this experience is night and day of what once I thought was flawless a year ago. read more

Simply amazing authentic Greek food, and really appreciated the enthusiastic service. The dolmades and spinach pies were among the best I've had in my life, while the desserts are to die for. Lovely and clean setting as well. Highly recommend read more

It was super cute inside this spot with ambiance that would've been nice for a date night, girl's night on the town, or birthday outing. The plaka mezze with tarama, tzatziki, anchovies, and grilled pita was delicious while the grilled octopus wasn't very outstanding. We loved the whole Bronzino and the half rack of grilled lamb chops, while the cocktails left something to be desired. The reason for the three stars is because I felt like I had food poisoning the next morning and I think I may have contracted the bug here which sucks because my food was tasty and the service was good. read more

I attended this restaurant for a baby shower and the food was so amazing. I had the KALAMAKIA which is the three chicken skewers served with Plaka fries, tzatziki and pita, the classic Greek salad and I absolutely loved the baked feta in phyllo which is feta wrapped in phyllo, drizzled with raw thyme-flavored Greek honey. The staff and servers were very attentive and friendly. I was very impressed by the decor and the beauty of the restaurant. It was very clean and pristine. I would definitely come here again for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And I would love to come here when they have the belly dancer dancing. read more

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This is the most beautifully decorated Greek restaurant you will ever stumble across..we weren't sure if we stumbled upon a restaurant or a resort in the Greek islands.. The food was incredible, the prices extremely reasonable, and the service impeccable. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner, and we could tell that he was a man that truly cared about his business. Full passion. We are just sad we don't live in the area. Five star! read more

An absolutely delicious meal! We got the mixed grill sharing plate and it was a ton of food for the two of us (even with my husband's very healthy appetite). Service was great and the atmosphere is beautiful. The zucchini chip appetizer was delicious. The absolute highlight, though was the sokolatopita--I wished I had saved more room but I'll have it in breakfast. Delicious chocolate cake with yummy frosting and oozing syrup. A beautiful bakery is attached to the restaurant with so many types of pastries. It would be a great breakfast spot if we lived closer! The pricing was also extremely reasonable for what we got. read more

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Ok so i have been to Plaka a couple of times and to be honest i think the food is just fine, not much flavor, but just fine. Here is my breakdown. On the first occasion ordered a pork souvlaki, that thing was dry and flavorless, the greek salad was good, the sausage was ok, and the fries were phenomenal, lukewarm but phenomenal. On the second occasion ordered the mixed grill, within seconds that thing was on the table, meaning it is pre-cooked. Not much flavor, some meats were dry, its still edible if you will. All in all i think from a flavor standpoint meals are lacking, place is nice tho, but i will take Samos any day. They do have a baked good section with some nice selection. read more

Since I'm Greek, I visited Estiatorio Plaka for the 1st time and came away impressed. Holly was our server and she was beyond outstanding. The decour was beautiful and inviting. And the food was outstanding. I had the Kleftiko special which is a slow roasted lamb baked in phyllo dough. Simply delicious. It came with a bowl of soup so I had the avgolememo. It was excellent. My wife had the Greek chicken and potatoes and she said it was almost as good as my Mom's. Dessert was a tough choice but I had the Greek chocolate cake. Heavenly. There's a beautiful bakery and you have to bring some goodies home. Pricing was very reasonable too. I will definitely go back and highly recommend it. read more

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Great ambiance, even better food! Will definitely be back, especially for dessert! Service was great as well! read more

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After a grueling visit to IKEA, we needed a restorative light meal. And Plaka mostly delivered. The pita were superb. The dips also even if a touch mild. The raw fish was amazing and the soups very good even if they came underseasoned. The service started off a bit stiff and confused but became warmer as our meal progressed. The only meh dish was an overly complicated smoked eggplant and ricotta appetizer. We need to come back to try lots more of the delicious sounding dishes. And a whole fish. read more

Finally, after 20 years in Baltimore, a Greek restaurant that is beautiful, delicious and warmly hospitable. Having grown up In Athens, I can say that this restaurant reminds us of the best venues in Plaka ( the magnificent area overlooking the Acropolis). The food was impecable, prepared with the freshest ingredients, beautiful plated with perfect portions and save room for deserts! You can make a feast out of the appetizers alone. We started with the kalamari( the best I've had outside Greece), the loukaniko ( yummy traditional sausages) and the zucchini fritters with a delectable lemon sauce. I got the fish special which was huge, perfectly cooked and came with Greek oven potatoes and greens. Others got the lamb shank, grouper and a traditional meatball in sauce dish my Greek husband had not had since childhood. All were fabulous:). There is an extensive menu of wines and we had several by the glass. The atmosphere is lovely, not too noisy, relaxing impeccable decor. The waitstaff are obviously still learning a bit on the job, but the owner Philip was attentive and offered us free deserts when our waitress mixed up one entree. And the deserts! The mini galactoboureko were outstanding- each one was like a corner slice with crispy filo, cream filling and a drizzle of honey. The traditional orange cakes and walnut cakes were consumed to the last crumb. There is a large safe parking lot right outside the door. This is now our favorite Baltimore restaurant. There is also a wonderful bakery in front of you are looking for the perfect treats to bring home. I would give 10 stars and am so glad that unlike some meh Mediterranean places in harbor east, this jewel is affordable enough that we won't have to save it only for special occasions. read more

What a fabulous place! The food! The environment! The service! We'll be going back every time we're in the area. The first thing you see when walking in is a beautiful dessert station. We were seated in a gorgeous white-washed room decorated with terracotta urns and trailing flowers. We ordered the mezze, which was quite a bit of food for two people. The bifteka was tasty, and the meatballs with avgolemeno sauce was divine. The total was less than $50. And of course we hit the dessert bar on the way out. read more

This is the site of the Acropolis restaurant in Baltimore. Its has been completely and tastefully redone, inside and out. I had the Greek salad and my friend had the chicken souvlaki, wrapped with pita bread. Folks, both were delicious! The salad tasted just like they make it in Greece. The vegetables were fresh, crisp, the feta cheese not too salty, with just the right amount if oil and vinegar. Hopefully this restaurant will fill the void left by the closing of the Ikaros restaurant nearby. Conveniently located off of Interstate 895, parking is available, on Ponca street, a block away. Were de ffg innately going back soon! read more

I love the look of this restaurant - unfortunately after trying it twice, both dining and takeout, I won't be going back. Why? How about hummus made with no tahini or garlic? Fava beans with no garlic. Who has ever heard of a Mediterranean restaurant that doesn't use garlic? Terrible read more

A beautiful restaurant with a varied menu. The cheese and spinach pie appetizer was fabulous and the Greek salad was the best I'd had in a very long time. Highly recommended. read more

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THE BEST! We recently visited Greece.... Santorini and Athens and we spent our New Year's Eve 2025 here and we've been back 4 times already since! It's ABSOLUTELY EPIC! Service... exceptional. FOOD IS OFF THE HOOK LEGIT--- as if we were in Athens again. Ambience is my dream of place to dine... seriously ... if you've ever eaten at a taverina in Greece... just come here and you'll have the EXACT same experience! We are OBSESSESSED we love love love the greek salad with the salmon... tonite they had a filet with lobster that was PHENOMENAL! Ok... the dessert was a layered cream frozen pastry with home made vanilla bean icecream and we devoured it! Incredibly reasonable and we chooose here now instead of trying anything else it's that good! ENJOY and tell Dean that Ang & Chuck sent ya! read more

We were super excited to try this new Greek restaurant. The wait staff are awesome, decor is beautiful! The food has a fantastic presentation! However, the food lacked seasoning, which resulted in us adding salt to everything. It was underwhelming. We unfortunately will not be going back. Go around the corner to Karella's Cafe. read more

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Estiatorio Plaka is one of our all time favorite Greek restaurants! The food is elegantly presented and truly traditional. We have tried the braised lamb, moussaka, baked feta in phyllo, and maroulosalata salad (among others) and loved every one. The service is always timely and kind. We also enjoy sharing a different bottle of Greek wine each time we go. Do not skip dessert! The baklava and ice cream is to die for. A perfect location for any occasion. read more

Estiatorio Plaka - One of our favorite wines! - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I am so happy I chose this restaurant for my birthday dinner last night. I love this restaurant for the decor. It makes you feel like you're sitting in a Greek taverna in Greece. Our server, Val was excellent making sure that the 6 of us got everything we needed. Also, it was wonderful that the manager, sorry I forget his name, stopped by to make sure we were happy and that everything was prepared to our liking. For dessert, Val recommended the Orange cake, she said it was her favorite and after just one bite we understood why. To top off the evening we bought pastries from their bakery and got to talk with the owner John; such a nice man. I give this restaurant for the ambience, service and food, two thumbs up. Thank you for making my birthday a wonderful celebration. read more