What a fun night. Food top notch, excellent service, fun vibe! My Octopus appetizer, Greek Salad and Roasted Lamb Shank Kleftiko were all great. We all shared and loved the Saganaki Flambé - great presentation. All enjoyed their meals. Highly recommend. read more

Ithaka Greek Restaurant - Lamb Shank - Greek Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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I can't rate the food, but for the price value and quality of the Tirimisu, it's just average. I ordered it to-go because I wanted to eat it in my hotel room right next door to the Restaurant. I was surprised to find the size was extremely modest considering how much I paid. I was expecting twice the size to be honest. it was just okay. It's a toss up whether I'd try the food here or not but definitely 100% would pass on the Tirimisu. I don't know why I saw this mentioned in so many reviews. Maybe it's because I ordered it to-go? No idea. ‍ read more

Ithaka Greek Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Superb Greek cuisine in Victoria, across from the Doubletree and Marriott hotels. We stopped by for dinner and they accommodated us even though we didn't have reservations. Here are some of the highlights of our visit. Service: I usually start by describing the meal, but the service from Sarah and her colleagues was so exceptional it must be mentioned first. From giving us recommendations, to warm and friendly conversation, to efficient service - everything was top notch. Sarah swapped out my flat beer for a cocktail with no fuss, and one of her colleagues found and returned our teens jacket - we saw her grab it and run for the door even as our daughter was heading back in to retrieve it! Food: excellent. We tried the Dolma (superb), the calamari (some of the best we've ever had), the saganaki cheese flambé (lighting food on fire is an essential Greek dining experience!) and the pita and three dips platter (olive tapenade, tzatziki, and roasted red pepper feta). Drinks: my wife and I enjoyed our Rosemary Collins' cocktails and our daughters liked their mocktails. Dessert: also very good. We ordered the Chocolate mousse and Ekmek (they were out of the Bougatsa) and polished them both off! Ambience: lovely. We sat in the small bright room overlooking the street - Sarah turned on the ceiling-installed space heater for us so we were comfortable. Value: good. We paid about $150 before tax and tip. Verdict: highly recommended. Enjoy your visit! read more

Ithaka Greek Restaurant - Chocolate mousse and Ekmek desserts! - Greek Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

They have the friendliest staff in a clean and bright dinning room. The service was outstanding from many folks who waited on us. I think if you look up "fork tender" in the dictionary they would have a picture of Ithaka's braised lamb shank. And don't get me going on the Avgolemono as it was absolutely the best I have ever had smooth and creamy with a touch of lemon and tender chicken. If you like to eat comfort food this is your place. read more

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Mixed experience for dinner. The chicken souvlaki was tender and flavorful. Maria's salad was tasty though mostly tomato and cucumbers with only a couple fragments of the advertised romaine lettuce. Large, attractive restaurant. When we arrived without a reservation at 5 pm on a Wednesday, the restaurant was nearly empty but we would have been seated next to a large, loud banquet group of about 20. The next seating option was in the restaurant rear with a view of the staff service area. We were moved to a better table upon request which was much appreciated. When we departed, the restaurant was still 80% empty, so not sure who all the better tables were reserved for. read more

The service was very nice and while it did take time for things to arrive, that just helps you appreciate the effort. Ryan was a great waiter throughout our meal. The restaurant was busy and our wait was only 5-10 min at 7 pm on a Saturday. The candles and colors were beautiful and very calming for a bustling restaurant. All the reviews were excited about the calamari but it was def not tender, a bit too salty, and I had multiple dry pieces that seemed like pieces of soft shell were attached (never experienced with calamari before). Made me wish I had the moussaka instead. I loved the potatoes and tzatziki sauce and appreciate that most things didn't rely heavily on salt for flavor. The chicken souvlaki was tender and flavorful. The Ekmek is what transformed this from a 3 to 4 star review. Such a unique and inspiring dessert if you love the honey cinnamon flavor of baklava but want the texture of tiramisu. read more

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Unreal Greek food! We tried a few different items, including the lamb shank and were blown away. Service was fantastic and the portions were generous. The ambiance was lovely too. The dining area felt cozy and was decorated very nicely. Will definitely be back! read more

We ordered take out from this greek restaurant on our trip to Victoria and food was tasty and authentic but I was really missing pita bread to go with all the delicious tzatziki! We ordered: Chicken Souvlaki - A large skewer of tender and tasty chicken. They serve grilled veggies instead of greek salad but rice and potatoes made a good side. Lamb Shank - Best dish with fall off the bone lamb that was flavourful and melt in your mouth. Moussaka - Layers of eggplant, ground beef and a potato topping, this was very tasty and portion was not bad. Calamari - Least impressed with this dish as the pieces of calamari were very small beneath the batter. It was a bit soggy due to take out but I really didnt get the texture or flavour of "squid" anywhere in this appetizer. Keftedes - meatballs that were easy polished off by my family. Nothing special but not dry either. Overall, a bright and friendly restaurant among a large plethora of hotels just off the edge of downtown Victoria. read more

This is our favorite Greek restaurant. The food and service is outstanding. The atmosphere and ambiance feels like you're in Greece! Make reservations in advance as this is a popular Victoria destination! read more

First time to try this place and we were not disappointed! Warm and welcoming ambience with ample seating. Our server was friendly and had a wonderful sense of humor. Food took awhile to be served, but it was definitely worth the wait. We shared appetizers - Kalamari (served hot, nice crunch and flavor); Grilled Octopus and Santorini Fava (charbroiled to perfection) and Saganaki Flambé (Sheep cheese, seared and flambéed tableside). For main dishes, we had the Roast Lamb Shank (house specialty) - very tender served with lots of vegetables and potatoes. The Pork Soulaki was also tender and flavorful, served with vegetables, lemon roasted potatoes and rice pilaf. Service was superb and food was amazing. Will definitely be back! read more

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Craving Greek food, which happens often with us, we were happy to find this restaurant within a five minute walk of our hotel. Mostly very positive reviews on here, with a few not so glowing, we felt that good outweighed the not so good. We are glad we made the choice for so many reasons. There was a Birthday party happening up in the elevated area so there was live music and some dancing going on which only added to our experience. The decor is definitely Greek in nature but understated, no hanging plants here thankfully. The service was excellent, with our waiter being exceptional, knowledgeable and obviously a veteran. The entire place was very clean, with the washrooms exactly as you want. The dancing once the tables were cleared made us feel as if we were in Greece without the broken plates. The food itself was fantastic, with every part of the meal incredibly well prepared, cooked to perfection, and wonderfully presented. Everything else could have been average and the food would have elevated our experience to, we have to come back! read more

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Everything has to be relative for touristy Victoria, so although far from being the best Mediterranean restaurant possible, this place offers a decent sit down meal, especially after currency conversion. The calamari was some of the best and crunchiest I've had to date, which could've been 5 stars alone. The chicken souvlaki was disappointingly small and dry IMO. The accompanying rice pilaf pairs well enough, but doesn't stand out alone. Same for the lemon potatoes/mixed veggies without that traditional strong lemon flavor. The baklava was good for a fix, but was just too dense and sweet after a while. Service was courteous from calling in to check wait times/ making a reservation (highly encouraged) to dining in. Note the acoustics inside are terrible; the noise volume is magnified with echoing voices so it's definitely not the most calming for a young family or worth it as a date night. read more

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The interior has an airy and warm feel. Service is friendly. It took awhile for the food to arrive at the table and menu items are on the pricier side. Ordered the following speciality entrees that include rice pilaf, lemon roasted potatoes, and seasonal vegetables: Roasted lamb shank - fork tender, not very flavorful Greek combo - Greek pork ribs were dry, chicken souvlaki were flavorful and tasty The rice pilaf, lemon roasted potatoes, and vegetables were delicious. If I were to go back, I would order the chicken souvlaki again. read more

Ithaka Greek Restaurant - Greek combo - Greek pork rib and chicken souvlaki - Greek Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Nice portions, solid fare and avgolemono soup is delicious. Gets loud as dining area is all hard surfaces but friendly, family oriented atmosphere suited for diners of all ages. Quick and attentive service gets you in and eating quickly, great after a day of exploring Victoria. read more

This is a great Greek restaurant! We really enjoyed our entrees. We entered the restaurant and was greeted with beautiful friendly staff Love it! Our waiter was very sweet, friendly and attentive. Great service My husband and I are visiting our daughter who lives in Victoria We are from Southern California, USA. I had the rack of lamb and it was cooked to perfection for my liking (medium rare). Our daughter had the chicken souvlaki and she also enjoyed it. My husband went light and had the Greek salad, it was so fresh and delicious. Our server was very friendly and attentive His name is Sucre. We are very happy with our dinner and of course the ambience of the restaurant transport you to the Greek islands, read more

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Lovely place , lovely service , lovely ambiance! We did make a reservation to avoid any surprises. But they do have a big place. Loved our orders - zorba dinner, lamb shank, pita wrap - gyro, cocktails and the dessert. We stayed close to this place and hence didn't worry about parking. Definitely a must visit in my words. read more

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Best Greek food this side of Crete! AND it's all homemade. We had the appetizer platter and couldn't finish. They were out of Pinot Grigio but our waiter made a recommendation for a Greek wine that was even better. If you've been to Greece and loved the food, this doesn't disappoint:) read more

Amazing food, authentic Greek. Visited more than once on our trip. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Ithaka brought back memories from our trip to Santorini 15 years ago. Great ambiance, service and fantastic food.

Service was great. Food came out quickly. Lamb shank was very tasty. Dining area was pleasant for a nice relaxing meal.

Food was amazing and the service was incredible! Wonderful ambience! I highly recommend! It's a must go

This restaurant was across the hotel. We stayed at Victoria over the Thanksgiving holiday. The building as what you would think a Greek restaurant would look like it's white with blue trim, and a giant Greek windmill, like he would see on the island of Mykonos. Normally, you would need a reservation for this place, but they found us a spot in the lounge for us.The wait staff was nice and accommodating. We ordered entrées and a drink. My husband ordered a lamb shank, and I ordered the shrimp, chicken and pork souvlaki. My husband indicated that the lamb shank was quite fatty. However, it did have a good taste to it. My chicken and pork souvlaki tasted really good, and it was tender. The seasoning was spot on.The reason why I was giving only three star is because the shrimp tasted a bit fishy. The sides on both dishes came with braised carrots and zucchini along with lemon herb potatoes. The vegetables were tender and had a good flavor. It took approximately 10 minutes for us to get our meal, which was very quick. The restaurant was busy but the waitress was attentive. I would recommend the restaurant, maybe stick with the lamb, chicken and pork. read more

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This restaurant was directly across from the Doubletree where we were staying. We were too tired to walk someplace else. We were both glad that we accidentally found this charming little treasure. The restaurant really makes you feel like you have been transported to Greece. The furnishings were very unique and the white decor was very relaxing. My husband had a falafel pita which he thought was delicious. The service was excellent. We would both highly recommend this restaurant. read more

could've been good if my food was actually warm. this was around 2015-2020 & didn't look too busy at the time: I ordered this to-go (pork slouvaki pita, spinakopita with salad) and ate it within 5 min of walking to a nearby bench area. I felt the spinakopita was left in the fridge and wasn't reheated properly.. unsatisfying and felt even more hungry. read more

Wonderful place. Friendly service, authentic food, great atmosphere. Right in the heart of Victoria.

Good introduction to Greek food. I'll definitely try this again . Was conveniently across from our hotel

Thank you Dimitri for moving us to your section for some amazing Greek food. It was a very cold and windy day and our hotel was directly across from this restaurant that you can't miss because it looks like a structure they've relocated straight from Santorini lol! Windmill and all... Family owned and operated the food is made fresh and delicious straight from the kitchen. Definitely come and visit this happy Greek restaurant for some great food and ambiance. Someone smashed the dishes in the back and we all got up and clapped. Ropa!!!!!!! read more

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One of the best places we ate at in Victoria! The food was so good. It was pretty slammed and the food came out a little slow. However our server was fantastic! Very friendly and engaging. The Greek salad and soup were AMAZING!! We could have eaten an entire meal with just those. The soup is flavorful and lemony. The Chicken souvlaki was so good. It was really had amazing flavor and we enjoyed every dish we got. Highly recommend going! Also I would suggest reservations. read more

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Great time celebrating our friends 55th anniversary last night. They had a special table for us and service was excellent throughout the evening! The Empress Gin martinis were delicious! Had the calamari and it was loved by all of us. The salads were excellent, especially the Greek salad. Dressing was quite yummy. As for entrees, the ribs and Moussaka were the biggest hits. Lamb shanks were very good but just a bit overcooked. All in all, pretty much a perfect dining experience! Highly recommend this restaurant!!!! read more

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The food, drinks, ambiance and service at Ithaka was excellent. I started with a red wine flight, my daughter had an ouzo fizzy lemonade cocktail, and my wife and other daughter had mocktails. The cocktail was tasty with a citrusy sweet flavor against the anise of the ouzo. Our appetizers included saganaki flambé and avgolemono soup. The table side presentation of the saganaki was spectacular with the flame of the flambé rising up with an enthusiastic exclamation of "OPA!" shouted by the servers. The saganaki was deliciously cheesy with a hint of tanginess. The soup was spot on. We ordered the Greek platter which included moussaka, dolmades, roasted lamb, chicken souvlaki, spanakopita, kalamari, rice, toasted potatoes, roasted veggies, and a Greek salad. We were blown away by how delicious everything in the platter was. The kalamari was light and crispy with a nice tzatziki sauce. The Greek salad was hearty and dressed perfectly. The spanakopita was triangularly shaped with a delightful flaky crust. The dolmades was the best I've ever had. The rice filling was nicely wrapped in tasty grape leaves. The house special roasted lamb shank was exceptionally tender and flavorful. It was served with au jus. The moussaka was substantial in size with layers of zucchini, eggplant, potatoes cooked in meat sauce and topped with bechamel sauce. The chicken souvlaki was perfectly grilled and served on a bed of rice. We finished our meal with a thick and yummy portion tiramisu shared by all. Who knew our Greek dinner would turn out to be the best meal of our vacation! read more

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Start with this: food is outstanding. Favorably compares to the food in the Greek islands: Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Cyprus, and yes, mainland Greece. Appetizers were spectacular, both the eye and even more to the palate. We orders the Three Dips dish, which came with Tzatziki, Houmous, and a Fetta with Roasted Red Peppers, Served with small triangles of delicious pitta bread. Just Excellent, We both ordered the Chicken Souvlaki, served on rice pilaf, roasted potatoes and roasted root vegetables. I swear I told my wife that the chicken we eat at home is a different species... She took offense, and I had to eat it, sorry, take it back. The root vegetables, carrots, yellow beets, zucchini and more were out of this world, Service gets 4. Why? because we did not make reservations and therefore sent to the penalty table, which we promptly declined, so we were seated among our fellow men, It took a very long time to get a drink and appetizers order in, but it was delivered pretty quickly. After that, when we weren't so hungry anymore, everything turned to 5. All in all, an excellent place to have a great dinner. The ambiance is certainly identical to any good restaurant in the Greek islands and mainland. read more

White tablecloth, service was great, the food was wonderful, not a bad thing on the menu. Casual place with a fun atmosphere, do not pass this place by, it will be your loss read more

I give this place 3.5 stars based on my small plates. I rate it 5/5 on service, Ryan was so great. He had great recommendations and listened to my needs. I wasn't too hungry, but i just wanted to sample some staples. I got the chicken lemon orzo soup, the calamari, and the hummus and pita. I also got the white wine flight. I loved all of them, the first one (Sauvignon blanc one) was my least favorite. The orzo in my soup was so big, it threw me off but it was great flavor!! The calamari was great! The hummus was so garlicky but it was good. Just a different texture than most hummus. Overall, i would eat here again!! read more

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Food was very good, best Greek I've had in Victoria so far. We tried the Calamari and Spanakopita as appetizers which were both unbelievable (particularly the spanakopita), the pita wraps as a main and the tiramisu for dessert. All were top notch. Service was perfect as well, our server was funny and attended to us extremely well. Inside the restaurant is very cool and makes you feel as if you're in Greece for a moment, super cool. Will definitely be back! read more

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The food and atmosphere of this place is simply delightful. The owners did a great job capturing Greece in the decor, and the food was better than I could have ever expected. Chicken was well seasoned and tender, and the vegetables were cooked beautifully! Some things came out slower than expected, but it was well worth the wait! read more

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Food and service were so good we went back the next night. We love Greek food and this was exceptional. Would eat here a lot but sadly we live in Florida read more

This hit the spot for me and my friends. We got a couple different items and two wine tastings, and a baklava. I love the grilled chicken, it has crispy skin, great flavor and was very moist. The prime rib special was great as well. The sides weren't amazing (rice and veggies) just average. The gyro wasn't built well for my liking. Some bites had only meat, and some had only veggies and sauce. The meat was sliced thin but was dry. The side Greek salad was as tomato heavy. The interior is really beautiful, better than the pictures, the service was great. I just wish the gyro and sides lived up to the proteins on the other plates. read more

Ithaka Greek Restaurant - Gyro with Greek salad - Greek Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Food was delicious, though a bit pricey for what you got. Had the Chicken Souvlaki - meat had nice grilling without being dry, rice pilaf was flavorful, and seasoned vegetables were cooked perfectly. Hostess seemed annoyed that we were requesting a table for 4 without a reservation? This was very soon after they opened for the day and the dining rooms weren't particularly busy either. ‍ read more

I dined at Ithaka last evening; one of a group of 18-20 persons! We were sequestered on an upstairs level giving us privacy; and spaciousness, allowing us to feast our eyes on the wonderful Greek decor! The servers attended to our every need with courtesy, grace and promptness. The avgolemono soup was outstanding, as I had expected; the lamb shank too, was perfection! The baklava too, was delicious! Thank you to the family! You've earned your stars! read more

I ordered the gyro wrap and my wife ordered the salad. My gyro was dry and old. The salad was average as well. The ambience and service were nice, hence I gave three stars. read more