As planned, I returned here with my daughter and we had the most wonderful meal! This time, we arrived on a Friday night, at 7pm, and every single table save one was occupied! We were so lucky they could seat us, as we did not have a reservation. The ambiance was vibrant and animated. My kid and I shared an appetizer (white prawns with some sort of amazing Greek cheese. I forget the name), and the grilled sea bream. Both dishes were incredible. Our server was Jay and he couldn't have been nicer. Everyone was lovely. We definitely will be back! read more

Great atmosphere and decor -- it's definitely giving Greece vibes! Hadn't heard of this place until my husband found it online looking for a good Greek restaurant in Kits for Father's Day. Seems to be a family-run place and their friends and family were also dining and visiting, so it also felt very homey. We ordered the meat platter for 4 and had enough for leftovers. We waited a bit for this to come out, but it was worth it! My fave of the meats was the ground beef (keftedi, I think??). We also got the small Greek salad to share, lemon roasted potatoes, and grilled octopus. For dessert, we tried the phyllo dough with vanilla custard -- never had anything like this before but we truly enjoyed it! Staff was friendly and attentive. I would come back here for sure! read more

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We ordered the share platter and it was a good amount of food for the table. I would have preferred more rice and sides instead of so many fries, but it did keep us nibbling the whole time. The patio is great for the summer and has a nice relaxed vibe. They also had Greek beer, which was fun to try since I had never had it before. Overall, a solid spot for a casual meal in Kits. read more

Nostos Taverna - share platter for 2 - Greek Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great find!! Its still possible to discover "New" Greek restaurant in this traditional Greek neighbourhood ... and so glad we did! First off people here a genuinely friendly, big smiles from the lady Boss and warm welcome from other staffs once we stepped inside, menu is simple and yet full of choices! Since we love grilled meats, we decided to go for the Platter for 2, oh wow, when it came out, I thought I was Fred Flintstone! Anyways, I have not had pork in Greek cooking that often, and was eager to try their Pork Souvlaki, one bite and I am hooked ( not many Greek places offers pork on their menus ), other items on the platter : Chicken Souvlaki, grilled Lamb Shoulder, Beef Patties, Pork Sausages, all came fresh off the grill with delicious char flavours! Oh and their fresh cut fries are also outstanding! For $65.00 this is a great value for such a generous portion of quality meats! As for sweets, please please try their Portokalopita ( Greek Orange Cake ) its a super super moist orange cake that goes well with a cup of coffee! Our Server Jack makes you feel relaxed and also very helpful with giving you recommendations plus a sense of humour! Street paid parking available, and if you venture into the side streets you may find free parking on your lucky day! read more

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We found this place on Yelp after realizing our regular Greek haunt was closed for a private event. Had good reviews and we were excited to try a new place out. We ordered the potatoes, a side Greek salad and the lamb shoulder. While everything tasted good, well cooked and seasoned, we were disappointed with the value of the half kilo of arni for $35. It left us wanting more. I would recommend this place for family/friend gatherings, as more dishes are served tapas style/family style instead of an individual plate. But be prepared for a heftier bill especially if there are big eaters in your group. read more

Nostos Taverna - Greek Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Fantastic, authentic and delicious. The service was great, very knowledgeable and helpful. The decor is very fitting, stone walls, lots of wood and white wash, pleasant and comfortable. Clean and rustic modern. Two of us came in early evening for some snacks and chose all vegetarian items; they were great. Horta (Swiss chard with lemon and olive oil), side Greek salad (they also have a large and family size), saganaki and lemon potatoes. Everything was hot and fresh and very well flavoured. While we were dining several large pre booked tables came in, the rise in noise level just added to the traditional type atmosphere for us. :) We will definitely be back again, this is some of the best Greek food we've had in Vancouver. Our waiter also mentioned they often make special, more labour intensive Greek food like spanakopita (I forgot the list of the others) on weekends so we'll be sure to check back in on weekends to see what they're cooking up. read more

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Clean establishment. Food is good. Nice service. We went there in a slow day, we were happy with the service and the food.

During our recent trip to Vancouver Canada my wife and I were recommended by a local to try the Nostos Taverna for dinner. Luckily were arrived a little early prior to the dinner crowd and were seated immediately. My wife and I split a Greek Salad, Tzatziki and Greek fried cheese and tasted great. The prices and service were also good. As we were leaving the customers started pouring which made us think this was a popular local hangout. read more

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We had my moms 90 th Birthday there 60 people it was perfect thanks to the staff and service at Nostos .Excellent service, and excellent food it was amazing, fast friendly and efficient.Thank you so Much for making my moms 90th memorable we will certainly be back ....oh not to mention perfect Ambiance thanks for making it amazing we will be back. read more

We started off with the Taramasolata. It was really delicious, super fresh and definitely do not have any fishy taste. The pita was lightly grilled and I had to stop myself or else I would have finish this dish before the rest shows up. Grilled octopus was perfection! I love the simplicity of this dish and how fresh the octopus was. We also have their house made chorizo. The tomato based sauce cooked with green peppers was another dish I could finish up all too quickly. The service was incredible, from the amazing recommendations from Tom to the servers who were all so gracious and really made our evening truly memorable. We love the bottle of Greek wine for our dinner. Lamb was well done too! We can't wait to try the rest of the dish. Reminded me of being in Greece all over again! read more

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i wanted to like this place, had in fact requested it based on yelp reviews. is it possible to eat at a greek restaurant and have the odd feeling you haven't? maybe that, like so much of what i say lately, isn't very clear but that's about the best i can do. the menu has the usual and familiar items at most taverenas, but it's lacking somehow. i ordered fried anchovies and what came out looked for all the world like that very thing. but the key to these small fish like sardines or smelts or anchovies is that must be fresh... these weren't. in fact there was the telltale fishiness that made the entire dish unpalatable no matter how much lemon was squeezed on them. somewhere in the lineup was fried zucchini balls which were ok for tasteless fried food, but again no sense inside the things that the zuchinnis had been picked in the last week. tasteless is a word i rarely use, but do so here. the meat platter was generous, but uninspiring in the way only meat grilled in greece seems to do in spades. i found them better with a goodly measure of salt sprinkled on, which is cheating in a way. last up was the greek salad which would have been fine had there been more of it. this was the large order and it was enough for 1 person. we were 3. retsina was probably best of the lot, but for the price i'd want 750 ml, not a 375 split. overall, much as i wanted it to be good, it suffered from small portions of lackluster entrees, and an overpriced small bottle of resin wine. read more

Prawn saginaki was very rich and tasty. Could use a couple more bread for soaking up the sauce. Meat platter for 2 was also very rich and filling. Would have been better with a bit of Greek salad or veggies instead of so many fries. Service was very friendly. read more

Nostos Taverna - Meat platter - Greek Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The prawns I ordered just looked like basic shrimp out of the shell. Not as tender as I'd expect. The side Greek salad was good, just not the most flavorful, high quality oil was used. My partner got the chicken wrap which was really good. Felt like a decent lunch spot. read more

This place was recommended by a Greek friend as one of the best in Vancouver. And we were not disappointed. We had a dip trip (tsatsiki, hummus and taramasalata), saganaki and lamb shoulder. Everything tasted authentic. Definitely will go back to taste more. read more

Excellent! We ordered the Greek salad to start and the meat platter for 2. Left super stuffed and satisfied. Outstanding service too.

One experience and was on Greek day. Needed a break from the street and found bar seats available. Great wine and reasonably priced, good service esp considering how busy they were. Tzatziki was one of the best I've ever had - super fluffy and giant portion. Lamb chops cooked perfectly and well seasoned. Will be back and wish they were open for lunch, even if only on weekends! read more

After a long day of running around Vancouver, I met my family at this local place for dinner. I am completely blown away by the flavors and delicious, inspired dishes I have never tasted before. The incredible hospitality of the staff, especially Dierdre, took a remarkable meal to the next level. Thank you so much for a fantastic evening! read more

most authentic Greek food outside of Greece. Must try! Amazing service and wonderful atmosphere. read more

Nostos Taverna - Meat Platter for 2 - Greek Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Most Authentic and Tasty Greek Food you will find in all of Vancouver. The Ambiance makes you feel as you're sitting in Greece enjoying a great meal with drinks. Highly Recommend! read more

Nostos Taverna - Greek Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I have since returned 2-3 times and unfortunately the food portion sizes are now much smaller, the prices have increased, and the food is just not as tasty as the first time I went. It's still a nice family run restaurant. read more

I went with my friend yesterday on the occasion of her daughter's birthday and I was surprised by the wonderful workers and the way they provided service and requests and made us feel as if we were in our own home and the biggest surprise was when the young man presented us with a cake with a candle on it and participated with us in the celebration and singing for her birthday and did not take money from us for sweets and drinks . Thank you so much for Your generosity read more

Very good!!! Small shareable plates with delicious choices. The only one we would change was a dip that had very little flavor. Really like the baked cheese and peppers dip. read more

small portions and generally seemed lacking in flavour. but if u like greek food u will probably enjoy.

I could not recommend a better place for authentic Greek food than NOSTO'S TAVERNA! From the minute we walked into this amazing restaurant to leaving we could not be more satisfied. The food was delicious and, the service was outstanding. Family owned and very accommodating . read more

Definitely our favourite restaurant in Kitsilano and the best Greek food of all of them. A beautiful room, gracious owner, friendly staff, and delicious food, all make for a great dining out experience. Not just your average Greek menu--it includes the best Melitzanosalata ever. Highly recommended. read more

The service wasn't very good, they were very slow also the drinks are not good. The food on the other hand was good

Outstanding Greek cuisine. The atmosphere at this Taverna is charming. Ample space and seating including outside seating, with a very authentic feel. The service is swift, attentive and engaging, I can't compliment the servers enough. The food is just as good, savoury appetizers, dips, salads and main courses. The food is excellent and the portions are not extreme, allowing you to mix and matcha in an authentic Greek taverna way. read more

I can't say enough good things about this newish Greek restaurant. The owner and chef is so personable and a fabulous cook. Food was do good that I could not stop eating. In this time of increasing prices we found it very reasonable for the caliber of the food. Great modern Greek decor and attentive service.Stay local eat local. We need great restaurants like this. We will definitely be back. read more

Good home-style Greek cooking. We had the pita with a trio of dips, roast lamb, Kalamari , Greek salad, and French fries, The French fries and dip were amazing! read more