I took advantage of the curbside pickup service they offered to surprise my husband (we were supposed to travel to Greece this week for his birthday, which of course got cancelled due to the pandemic). Excellent service, but I have to say it's the best food we've had in a long time! My husband is Armenian and said it's the best hummus, tzatziki and grape leaves he's even had! Entrees and salads were fabulous as well, very fresh, clearly homemade. We plan on getting takeout here again soon and can't wait to dine with them! Definitely highly recommend. read more

Went for the first time today, and was very pleasantly surprised with the quality and quantity of the food. My friend and I decided to sample different things on the menu, and we tried the Greek salad, the chicken soup, the gnocchi, the lamb lollipops, and the salmon. We also each had a hot tea. I wish I could remember the name of our server, he was a younger male, and he was outstanding. I highly recommend you try this restaurant. read more

My daughter and I ate at your amazing restaurant last evening. The cuisine was outstanding. The waiter excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable about the wines and extensive menu The Greek food is super quality. The second time I've eaten here. My family eats here often. Can't say enough about the excellent Greek food. Octopus salad. Lamb lollipops. Thanks again for an excellent experience. It made my daughters special occasion that much better. As a Greek I'm so glad there is a wonderful Greek restaurant to go to. Near me read more

Cute spot - ate a table in the bar area and ordered from bar menu. The greek soup was fine (Avgolemono soup) - lots of chicken in it and it was fresh but too light on lemon flavor for me. Loved the free bread with a yummy tomato/feta spread. Yum! Had the falafel pita - that was very tasty and I would recommend it highly. Husband had the butternut squash tortellini w salty spinach on top - it was ok, the spaghetti is better we learned. Had pumpkin baklava - not enough pumpkin flavor for me but still very tasty. read more

Good but missing something... We picked this one out of a hat and decided to try it on mom and dad's date night. Downtown Ipswich made for a nice stroll before we stopped into the sports bar across the street for a cocktail. The exterior is inviting and the hostesses greeted us with big smiles and immediate seating. We had a nice table with a fresh flower display in the center of the room and plenty of windows to look out. Our waiter was very helpful with wine and food choices and provided excellent service throughout the night. After some cold bread, oil, and a nice tomato/pepper dip, we began with meaty crab cakes with a nice spicy sauce. We chose an enjoyable Hoopla Chardonnay for a reasonable $36. Entrees were seared scallops for my wife - huge, well cooked, and nicely complimented by sauce and greens, though the capers were salt laden. I picked a great haddock entree with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and a lovely tomato sauce over the top. For desert, we shared an awesome white chocolate bread pudding with raspberry sauce complimented by well presented coffee and tea. The food and service were fresh and outstanding though we left with the feeling that something was missing. The atmosphere and decor were nice but - just didn't feel quite as warm as we expected. Great place. Well worth the visit. read more

It's been a while since I've been wowed by a restaurant, and I'm still waiting. After strolling Crane Beach, we decided to try Ithaki. We had noticed this restaurant online while planning our outing. It wasn't a bad experience, but the food preparation lacked a certain effort. To start with, my full sized Greek Salad was a do-it-yourself endeavor. The plate included one medium whole tomato that was sliced just once--in half. Also on the plate were three or four large squares of feta cheese, several huge diagonally sliced cucumber pieces, a few whole round slices of red onions (the way they might come with a bun and burger), whole slices of bell peppers rings, and some capers and olives scattered underneath fresh arugula. Fortunately, the pile of vegetables came with a large wood-handled hefty steakhouse style serrated knife. Note to chef: If I had wanted to prepare the salad myself, I would have stayed home. The only thing missing was a cutting board. The eggplant small plate was mouthwatering delicious. It's called Imam Bailde. Baked eggplant, tomato, onion, garlic, tirokefteri. Not too mushy, chewy skin-on, with a flavorful sauce on the side. This was a success. I would order it again in a heartbeat. My main dish of Short Rib Pappardelle (Slow-roasted beef, mushroom, cipollini onion, herbs, manchego cheese) was on the bland side. The ribs lacked the depth of flavor usually expected of short ribs. I enjoyed the small cipollini onions, but I did not detect the manchego cheese. The pasta was boring, the noodles being simply medium wide and too long to eat with ease. The overall impact was oily meat and pasta lacking flavor and personality. My companion shared a taste of his entree of Makaronada (House-made spaghetti, kima, mizithra cheese). The presentation resembled a classic spaghetti with bolognese. The meat topping was brown and could have used a sprinkle of parsley to make it appear less crude. The spices of cloves and cinnamon were dominant but not overpowering. Overall, the dish was savory and rich, not bad at all. It just wasn't a tempting appearing mound on the plate without having added some garnish to signal it wasn't something else. For dessert, we shared a slice of limoncello cake. This was the bright spot of the meal, although the presentation followed trend by being clunky and odd. Two-thirds of the plate was occupied with whipped cream. Yes, I said, two-thirds of the plate. It was a delicious whipped cream though. The other third of the plate held a rather small slice of cake along with several ripe fresh blueberries, and drizzled flourishes of perfectly sweet-tangy raspberry sauce. The cake itself was outstanding, with a generous frosting atop and between layers that included shaved white chocolate. Being an avid baker, I appreciated the texture and flavor, although I craved more of it. Like the salad, the dessert proportions were strange. It was quite remarkable seeing a mountain of whipped cream served next to a much smaller portion of cake. Not wanting to waste food, we cleaned the plate. The service was timely. The atmosphere is elegant and not too stuffy. I'll consider visiting again. Ithaki has an extensive menu. I know I'd order the eggplant dish again. There are plenty of other delicious sounding items on the menu I would try. Then, we can talk wow factor. read more

We came tonight with no reservation And the steak I had was quite the creation We sat at the bar and had some drinks But with the TV's in front of us, We could barely think I have come here so so many times With its pretty drinks with small cut limes They brought us bread, with Greek olive oil That tasted paramount, and my appetite did spoil I recommend coming here with all my heart And my check has come so I must depart read more

My wife and I have lived in town for 2 years and tried Ithaki for the first time for lunch.... boy have we been missing out. We ate in the bar, which had a nice vibe. The food is great and we didn't even try the small plates to share, which sounded really good looking through them. I had a lamb gyro - which is the best lamb I've had on the north shore to date. My wife had the Falafel gyro, which was the first time she had ever had Falafel and she thought that was good. Next time we are trying a few small plates. Very solid 4 stars. read more

I am SO glad we found this place! We went as a large group for my husbands birthday on a whim because it is nearby and looked interesting. The food is SO fresh and really unique and delicious! I had the moussaka which was AMAZING! The drinks were fairly priced and very good.. and the service was also great! Highly recommend read more

We love Mediterranean food of all types--- Italian, Greek, Lebanese, etc, This is our favorite Greek restaurant. We are pescatarians (we generally eat vegetables and fish but not meat) so it is hard to find things we like, At Ithaki there were lots of choices. The food and the atmosphere were both great and the service was top notch. I give it a top rating. read more

Went there twice. First time we really liked it but the second time. Chicken was burnt and dry. Waiter wanted us to keep ordering more food. This is not a restaurant I would recommend. read more

So sad, this place was our favorite. The Greek salad used to be the very best! But they changed it to McGreekSalad. Big bummer. Lamb shank was dry tonight too as well as the meatballs. Need to find a new Greek restaurant. So sorry because it used to be the best! read more

I took my family of 3 here a few weeks ago. The place was moderately busy but there was no wait to be seated and a few tables were still open. Our waiter was somewhat of a baffoon. After waiting about 20 minutes for him to take our order, we waited another 20 for him to bring our drinks. I noticed that he was sort of hanging out at the bar for 5-10 minutes then walked by our table....again no drinks. I reminded him that we were still waiting for drinks and he apologized but then went to another table to get their order. We got up and walked out. We never got to try the food so I can't comment on the food. read more

Our favorite restaurant on the north shore has unfortunately taken a step backwards. Had dinner on Valentines Night with mixed results. Food was excellent, except for lamb lollipops but the service was seriously lacking. Felt bad for the bartender who was responsible for the entire bar on his own. Frustrating to witness the owner taken extra care of one of his regulars while others waited and waited. We'll be back to give it another try...maybe one off night. read more

We returned on two occasions recently and had great meals. The food and service were very good. Grilled octopus was snappy and tender with a great garlicky mayo thing and fava bean mash....lamb kabobs were grilled nicely and done just right. Hope to stop in more often, read more

If you like Greek food, you'll love this place. It's an upscale twist on the usual Greek cuisine, with a little more flair added to what you might be used to. It adds to the flavor experience, though. They have a great selection of small plates and it's always a challenge to decide which to get, because they are all so good. The shrimp saganaki is a must, but I haven't found a bad choice yet. Great spreads and breads, and a full bar with a competent bar staff. I wish it was closer so I could go more often!! read more

I went to cpk this afternoon for lunch. I ordered the club sandwich with grilled chicken. Instead of getting what I ordered, I received a Cobb salad. I politely told the waitress, Carole, that I ordered the club sandwich, not the salad. She told me that I ordered the Cobb salad. After the third time of telling her I didn't order it she told me the club sandwich and the Cobb salad are the same thing, one was just on bread. After having to wait a while to get the Cobb salad, I decided I did not want to wait even longer for the meal I had initially ordered. Having my meal messed up is not what I am upset about, it was the waitresses bad attitude. After paying 28$ for a salad I did not eat, I have decided I won't be returning to this restaurant. read more

I enjoyed our meal until we got our bill. We were charged $13 for bread that we did not ask for. Honestly, I felt like I was scammed. We had ordered the dip and pita bread appetizer to start things out. A half loaf of bread was also plopped on the table without comment. We did not ask for it, it was not wanted, but the bread appeared to be complimentary so we did not complain. I should note that we dined in the more casual bar side of the restaurant. To be charged for this bread without warning, which made the appetizer we had ordered redundant, well... it left a bad taste in my mouth. The rest of the meal was superb. The quality of the meat in the lamb sandwich was excellent. My wife greatly enjoyed her beet salad with chicken. The other appetizer I ordered was good too. Drinks were reasonably priced. The waitress was friendly and helpful. What can I say, a good meal with an unhappy ending. I enjoyed it, but I do not think I will ever return to Ithanki. I just cannot support a restaurant that takes advantage of its patrons in this manner. read more

I personally enjoy this place. The food and service are always good and the dining area clean. I can relax here. Over all I always enjoy my visits and I must say the Keftedes are particularly wonderful. read more

Been there twice. Once for dinner and for lunch. Food is decent by over priced for what you get. For lunch I got a chicken gyro and it was almost $18 with a soda. Would rather go across the street to Georgias and get similar quality food for half the price. read more

My husband and I come to Ithaki every week. My husband gets the organic chicken, always juicy and Delish! I usually get the seared halibut! Petros truly runs a phenomenal restaurant! The octopus appetizer is a fav too. read more

OH MY GOD. THUMBS down. This restaurant DESPERATELY needs Gordon Ramsey to help TEACH the wait staff how to approach, handle and speak to customers. WOW! We enjoy eating Greek food and were hopeful that this place would be good.. My husband made reservations for 7:45 PM, we were seated in the bar section. Literally 25 minutes after sitting there I had to ask if we had a waiter. We ordered immediately, we had to beg for bread. AFTER Another 30 minutes we had to ask where our salad & hummus was...The waiter was totally clueless and idiotic. The pita chips were STALE. We ordered main dishes but did not even get to eat them because the power completely went out, the waiter came and told us to sit tight. It was 9:15 PM, we had been there for a while without receiving our meal, we opted to leave. We paid for what we ate but it was handled horribly. We shouldn't have had to pay for anything..I am not even describing half of what we witnessed.. I am really embarrassed for this establishment. I hope they have regulars that support their crappy food and service. read more

Ithaki is gourmet Greek food and incredibly delicious. We have been there a few times and even took friends from NYC (who totally enjoyed it) as well as had Ithaki cater some family events for us. The catering experience was fantastic, from the food to the service to the flowers they took care of everything and it was a day to remember. I highly recommend. read more

the greek poet constantine cavafy wrote a poem entitled ithaka, and it has become a guidepost . the third stanza begins.........keep ithaka always in your mind. arriving there is what you're destined for, but don't hurry the journey. It's the best Greek restaurant I know about. We drive up from Cambridge on special occasions or if we are in the area. Never been disappointed. I would go just for the octopus! Went there on Mother's day and it was packed but we were handled with courtesy and speed. (I was in the food business) read more

This restaurant continues to evolve! Thank the goddess of fine food! A new great bar and cafe seating in the bar. Always welcoming. Always fine Greek food and fine dining. The floral arrangements are gorgeous! Go, eat, drink, enjoy! I've never been disappointed read more

Not only have my family and I enjoyed multiple dinners at Ithaki, we also had them provide full service catering for our ~150 person wedding. We worked with Petros and Marina and could not have had a better experience. The food, service, and setup of the event were perfect from the initial quote all the way through to tear down of the event. I could not recommend them enough! read more

My husband and I are both Greek (he actually grew up in Greece), and we thought this place was wonderful. Nothing we had was bland; on the contrary, everything was perfectly seasoned and quite flavorful. My mom is extremely picky about lamb, and she thought the lamb at Ithaki was perfect. Lunch is a great option if you're on a budget. The menu is more limited, but everything is under $15, with most items under $10. As for vegetarian options, I first want to point out that Greeks eat tons of vegetables and not as much meat as I think people might imagine, but fish is pretty darn prominent. Fish is also a natural fit for a restaurant in Ipswich or any coastal town, so it makes sense that a Greek/Mediterranean restaurant in Ipswich would focus on the fish. That said, the last time I looked at the dinner menu 3 of the 6 pasta dishes were vegetarian, and a fourth could be vegetarian if they just omitted the shrimp and loukaniko. It's also possible to make mousaka with a meatless tomato sauce, so that might be an option. However, I don't think every restaurant should have to have a vast selection of vegetarian options, especially now that vegetarian-friendly restaurants aren't so hard to find. When I go to a vegetarian restaurant, I don't expect them to have meat options. I know that's an exaggeration, but I do think that trying to have something for everyone is a recipe for disaster, and it's better for restaurants to choose their focus and stick with it. Ithaki has great seafood, excellent lamb, and a phenomenal REAL Greek salad (xoriataki) -- thank you, Ithaki! -- but if you don't want that, just choose someplace else. read more

My husband took me here for my birthday this year. Food: excellent! Ambiance: very nice and classy. upscale. Service: everyone else was good but our waitress was HORRIBLE. The server was extremely rude. They basically kicked us out before we can order dessert and have my cake and candle. It made us extremely upset and upset enough for us to contact the manager/owner the next day and told him who we had for a server and exactly what the waitress did that left us not wanting to come back. The manager asked for our address and sent us a gift card to come back. My husband sent an email to him telling him that we appreciate the offer and the good service from him, but we will NEVER come back with that waitress still employed. He said she was gone, and when we do come back to eat, to let him know ahead of time so he can meet us and also thank us in person for our feedback. I am leaving a 4/5 right now because of the entire experience so far. If it wasn't for the manager's resolution, we would have given this a 0 star (1 star). No establishment deserves a good rating for terrible service, even if the food was good. We will come back to this restaurant, and then give a second review. With that particular waitress gone, I think this restaurant will be OUR little secret - a true hidden gem! It's a little out of the way for us, but we are willing to go the distance if we ever want Greek food. What the waitress did: - things started out fine, but then turned sour when we noticed that she was rushing us through our dinner. - referred to my mid 30's husband a "kid" when he had gone to the bathroom - complained that he was getting up too much. - told us to stop being on our cell phone so much - another waitress had dimmed down the lights, and asked us if the dimness level was too dark or OK, we said it was fine. OUR waitress came by 5 minutes later and loudly said "Oh my God, why are you sitting in the dark? Who did this? Let me turn it on for you!" And stormed out of the room. We yelled after her that it was OK and that the other person asked us already and we're OK with it. She insisted that she will turn it back on for us. We heard her yelling to the other staff in the back of the room. It was anything BUT classy at this point. Then BAM! Bright lights in our face. Totally ruined the mood, but she thought she was doing us a favor. - my husband told her in private before our dinner that it was my birthday and to put a candle on our dessert at the end. at the end, we had to ask for the dessert menu, she did not offer us this because it seems like most customers on our side of the restaurant has left. - we asked her to give us 2 more minutes to decide on dessert, and she said "OK" and rolled her eye and sighed at the same time and left. With everything happened, at this point, I asked my husband, "Did she roll her eyes at us for asking her to give us a minute?" He said, "Yea she did, but don't let bother you. I don't want you to get upset tonight. Let's just order our dessert and enjoy your birthday." I was very upset with her by this point, and said fine, and looked back at our menu. We were just discussing about the possibilities, then she came back. I swear to God, she gave us 30 seconds from the time we told her to give us 2 minutes. I was just so upset I took a breath, put my menu down and said "We're all set. We can have the check. Thank you." She knew I was upset at her, so she said, "Really?" And I said, "Really." And I looked at her dead in the eye. She said, "Are you sure YOU don't want dessert?" I was even more upset because what she was trying to tell me us that it's not her fault. She's not rushing us, but it's OUR decision not to have dessert. So I looked at her dead in the eye and said "We don't want dessert." That's what she was looking for, so I just said that to get over with it. I don't want to explain anything because it doesn't matter at this point. She's like "Ok! Well, you're welcome to have dessert! So if you're sure then OK!" My husband said, "Well, it's getting late and it seems like you need to get home so we'll just get the check. Thank you." She said "Well, if you would like dessert, we can still get you dessert." I want to keep my cool, so I smiled and said "No, we've decided. Just the check please." And she walked out to get us our check. He said, are you sure? It's your birthday and you didn't get your dessert. I said, no that's fine. I just don't want to give the place any more money. They don't deserve it. -When we walked out, we saw at on the other side of the restaurant, many customers were still eating their dinner. There were also quite a few people at the bar. We mentioned this to the manager, and he apologized. He said that the restaurant close at 9 for NEW customers walking in, but will take food orders up until the last customer pays to leave. They do not close the restaurant to the guests already inside - ever. read more

I've been here twice now and I love the chicken they make. My fiancé had the lamb sandwhich and he thought it was delicious. I loved the atmosphere and the staff was very nice. read more

AMAZING. Simply delicious. I've never been to Greece, but I don't really have to with this restaurant an hour away from me. Dessert was especially amazing! read more

The food has been impeccible here for many years and remains so. The bar menu is less expensive and just as delicious and available at both the bar and table seats. Try the sampler of Bread Spreads. The one made with fish roe is my favorite. The Greek wines will simply blow you away. But once you're hooked on them, don't bother trying to find them in stores. You will just have to keep coming back for more. read more

My wife and enjoyed a wonderful meal in December. Pleasant atmosphere and great food. Enjoyed the Bread Spreads as an appetizer and we both had the Scallop special as an entrée - - absolutely delicious. Looking forward to a return visit to Ipswich so we can enjoy another meal. read more

Ignore the first reviewer. The food is fabulous, it is NOT overly formal, the decor is tasteful and understated. The food is fresh, full of authentic flavor and the menu is very creative. If you like Greek food, you will love Ithaki. I have never been disappointed and consider it to also be a good value because of the quality of food. Perhaps Harper D. (first reviewer) is more accustomed to eating at chain restaurants? Incidentally, the chipped paint on the murals is intentional and they are quite nice. read more

Very good Greek food. Notice I said Greek food. Stick with the Greek menu items and they get 4 stars. Non Greek items would drop them to 3 stars. Staff is fun and great, particularly the bar. We love the bar. However the owner, Petros Markopolous, need to pay attention to regulars. make them feel special. You might get a 5th star. But you never thank your regulars for their loyalty. Big hint. read more

We are frequent visitors to Ithaki. The food is great and ambiance relaxing and pleasant. We sat at the lovely bar area this evening. A waitress clearing a tables drinks ended up spilling her tray carrying multiple drinks down my finances back and pants. I tried to make the server feel better, because I hate to see someone feel ashamed and also had put my head back to laugh and contributed to the collision. Our meal wasn't comped in any manner, which seemed unacceptable given the fact that we both left covered in a liquor concoction. We should have spoken up, but I didn't want that waitress to feel badly. Even though we didn't make a scene, it is disappointing that didn't proactively address the situation. We both went home and immediately showered, in addition to needing to wash all of the clothing we had on that evening. read more

This place has wonderful food, good ambiance, and great service. I would recommend the assortment of spreads as an appetizer and the Red Snapper as the main meal. read more

This is the perfect place to bring friends. Yummy plates to share for apps and great portion sizes. Service is amazing, but make reservations or you will wait. We try to dine during the week rather than the busy weekends. If your a lamb fan this is the place to get it!! read more

The economy is obviously affected this once wonderful eatery. As former regulars, we pretty much stopped going because the drinks were weak and the pour size slowley dwindled. They have the smaller version of the martini glass and when they fill them an inch from the top.....well, that's a rip off. The last time we were there we ordered the octopus appetizer which used to be divine. Now it is a much smaller portion and tasted spongy like it was previously frozen. The service is much less consistent than it once was. People who came in a half hour before us got their orders immediately while we ordered long before they did. This happened more than once. Such a disappointment. read more

I love Greek food. Very fresh food prepared with a light hand. Great greek salad and dolmas. Grilled Lamb chops and kabobs. Grilled fish - all good. New things all the time. Beautiful ambiance and nice comfortable bar. My favorite in the area. read more

I was lucky enough to stumble upon this place due to my buddy renting it out on a Sunday for his twin's baptism. They ordered about 10 different apps that went around, all were unbelievable. I had the lamb for dinner, some of the best I've ever eaten. I without a doubt would recommend this place. I can't wait to go back!!! read more