6:00 pm on easter sunday, the kind of evening where nobody's in a rush, just settling into that soft, long weekend calm with the famjam. conversation came easy, a bit of teasing, a lot of laughter that lingered between bites. we landed on olove greek kitchen for dinner, and the place had that steady, comfortable buzz right away. not loud, not quiet, just full enough to feel like a proper neighbourhood spot people come back to. the owner moved through the room with an easy presence, checking in here and there, keeping things running smoothly without ever hovering. the space felt bright and open, front windows catching the last of the daylight. inside, it leaned warm and simple, wooden tables, clean place settings, nothing fussy. a large olive tree mural stretched across the wall, giving it that relaxed, slightly homey feel. pendant lights overhead added just enough character without trying too hard. overall, comfortable and unpretentious, the kind of place that works well for groups. there were seven of us, including two vegans, and the menu handled that pretty well. flexible enough that no one felt like an afterthought. we started with calamari, an easy crowd pleaser, something to share while everyone settled in. i went with the goddess bowl, a mix of greek and grain salad, hellenic slaw, beets, tzatziki, hummus, topped with a grilled chicken souvlaki skewer. it came out colourful and balanced, leaning more healthy and nourishing than heavy. the slaw stood out, with a slightly sweet, tangy dressing that tied everything together nicely. still, compared to our usual go to greek spot, it didn't quite hit the same level for us. and one thing the table kept coming back to, we really would've loved to see greek potatoes on the menu. those lemony, herby potatoes are kind of a favourite for us, so it felt like a bit of a missed opportunity. we also noticed there wasn't any pita, which felt a little surprising given the style of food. the overall feeling held steady, warm, lively, and easygoing. friendly service, a comfortable setting, and a vibe that suits family meals without trying too hard. the kind of place you can settle into, share a meal, and let the evening unfold at its own pace. and for bigger groups, worth noting, 18% gratuity gets added at eight or more. read more

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I was craving for Greek food and I decided to tried out. Small restaurant with a great decoration, great menu and an amazing service. Impossible to not fell in love. Their menu was attempting, and I was not sure what to get until the waitress came along and started to do some recommendations. She was so friendly and helpful. I ordered Salmom Dio Souvlakia which it came with two skewers, spinach risotto, greek chips and tsatsiki. What a wonderful meal. Loved and I wish I could eat more but there was no more room for more food. After I ordered my food, the waitress started to talk about the wine and which wine will harmonize with my meal. And she was right. Anyways, I hope you have a great experience like I did have. Cheers read more

Olove Greek Kitchen - Greek Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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The staff are great. The atmosphere is nice. The food is Greek with a creative twist and the Chef makes it with love. This is my favourite restaurant in Burnaby. read more

O Love is Family run, offers a deeply hospitable atmosphere, and served up delicious Mediterranean foods! I particularly enjoyed the hummus appetizer! read more

Everything was good to excellent and served hot. The staff and owner are friendly also.

Love the way they cooked the chicken. Very moist. Nice people serving and good eating environment.

Had the lamb shoulder on a Friday night. It was very busy so highly recommend you make reservations especially for peak dinner times. The lamb was nicely seasoned with chickpeas and Greek chips. Lovely atmosphere for a family dinner or romantic meal. Don't bring your prams as this is a very small restaurant. Food and service was outstanding. read more

What a gem in the North Burnaby area! Olove offers a bit more than your typical greek restaurant. The fish roe dip - Taramosalata was refreshing, smooth, tangy and goes well with their pita What's different with their souvlaki dinners is that they are served with Risotto, and Fries. I like that I got to mix and match my skewers - prawns and wild salmon The ekmek dessert was presented differently, in a custard style in a glass Can't wait to be back to try the other dishes! The staff were also very helpful. And the chef owner also stopped by to check on our meal read more

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We noticed another Greek restaurant in the neighbourhood. They've been around since the summer of 2018. We checked it out on Yelp and there were many good reviews. They also are apparently authentic. We'll have to pay them a visit. We're so used to the regular Greek fare, so how will it be different? I'm intrigued! We decided to venture there finally. I love the decor, simple, clean lines and tastefully done. Quaint...not a big restaurant but nice. Normally they would have more tables, but with Covid, they had to take out a few. We went in just when it opened and had our pick of seats. We knew what to order right away as we reviewed their menu beforehand and decided to share the Kalamari $14 and Dio Souvlakia (selecting a prawn and lamb skeAwer) $23.50. Hubby immensely enjoyed the side of spinach rissoto ("The best I've had!) and the prawns were very flavourful. Mmmm.... The lamb o ren the skewer was very tender also. It's a nice change to not have the regular sides of the Greek salad, pita, rice and potato. That's a lot of carbs! I asked about the fries which sat in oil, and the owner said that olive oil is something Greeks use when they can. They were nice fries but I wasn't used to the extra oil used. Olive oil is a healthy addition! Also they don't use frozen fries. It's a process for them to prepare these fries, as we found out! We finished dinner off with Baklava and since hubby loves his custard, we ordered the Vanilla Custard Coconut Dessert (which has a lot of coconut) $7.00 each. Both desserts were nice to finish off the meal with. The owner came over and we got a little history about authentic Greek cuisine and her many years and experience in the restaurant industry. A lovely person to chat with...very personable. A seasoned professional. She explained that with Greek cuisine, when family and friends come together, they have tapas. A little bit of this and that...a variety. I'll be visiting again to celebrate a friend's birthday. Looking forward to it! UPDATE:. I came here for a 2nd visit. I had the Moussaka, as did another person in our group. Served in a tall, round dish. We both enjoyed it. Someone else ordered the Goddess Bowl, which looked appetizing. Also ordered, was the roast lamb. We were all satisfied and full! 2nd UPDATE: My 3rd visit in three weeks! We started off with the zucchini chips. It was okay. Wanted to try it anyways. Hubby enjoyed the lamb chops but he thought it was not as juicy as he would have liked it. The Goddess Bowl didn't look like much but actually it was very filling. My friend had it last time I visited. It looked delicious, so I decided to try it. I love the infusion of different ingredients. I would definitely recommend this dish! We also shared an extra skewer of the oh so yummy prawns. read more

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Amazing service with professional and friendly staff. Small restaurant and usually always busy so highly suggest anyone to make a reservation first! Nice atmosphere and volume can get a bit loud throughout the night but it's okay. Good for small to medium group, elders, children, dates, or by yourself. Their drinks are good, their cocktails are not watered down or too sweet. Their ingredients are fresh and the food tastes great with good texture. The portions are just right. A very good impression and wouldn't mind going back again one day. Would definitely recommend this place if you're craving or just want to try Greek food. read more

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Olove definitely stand out from the many Greek restaurants I have been to in the past. The some of dishes you find here are more unique. The pita they use are not the fluffy thick ones, but thinner and less doughy. I like these thinner ones much more! And some other dishes that stood out to me included the lamb shoulder, which was super tender and saucy and the ekmek dessert (an absolutely delicious and light custard dessert with syrup soaked Phyllis stripes. It was also really nice how restaurant let you pick the mix of skewers you like in the the solavaki plates. Great way to try a little bit of everything! And solavki plates event have risotto which was a really nice treat! read more

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Im absolutely blown how this restaurant is 4.7 with recent 5 star ratings from "customers". There's some corruption here easily! The owners must have a wide network of friends and family to lure them into making false ratings. Absurd. And these are all straight up fake news! They're probably waiting their workers friends and family to write reviews for $. My visit: Under staffed. Only 1 Waitress was present and she also bartending at the same time (can you picture how both is even possible?) Owner of the resto (man with full on white hair) is friendly at first then forgets about you eventually. Terrible parking We got kalamari, chicken savoulki (small portion kid size so don't even other this if you're hungry), roasted lamb shoulder and lamp chops and extra fries 1) main entree lacked option 2) main entree didn't come with Greek rice, any salad, any "side" incentives like maybe even potato lemon as tradition, but it came with fries... terrible! This restaurant is so lazy that one of the best part of the menu (maybe) which is roasted chicken apparently they ran out of. It didn't sound convincing. 3. the portions were generous for the entree but it's so salty and such useless disgusting food!! Come on.... The stew dressing over the meat is just disgusting!!! It's so old you can tell!! It's so soggy the meat. 4. The service was so awful we literally rose our arms up 7 times to get noticed! 5. Our bill was $125 and it's got to be the worst $ spent in a corrupt resto! Here's one thing I felt bad for; the waitress! Easy Indian lady, she honestly didn't deserve that bitchiness from the owner too. She's already stressed and tackling so many task that poor girl. THIS PLACE IS AN ABSOLUTE KITCHEN NIGHTMARE AND SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN!!!!! OVER PRICES FOR PIECE OF SH*T food!!! I hate this place and the owner!!! DO NOT COME HERE ITS AN ABSOLUTE GONG SHOW read more

Ahh what I didn't know about traditional Greek food, I learned at this new addition to North Burnaby. This 5-month old family-owned restaurant was packed when we arrived for our reservation on a Saturday night, and given it's not located in the main restaurant strip in the Heights, we took it as a good sign. Despite being extremely busy, our server was on the ball and friendly. After putting our orders in, our drinks and food arrived in timely fashion (either we got lucky and all the other tables had already been served or the kitchen was just that efficient). What can I say? The food was absolutely delicious- fresh, flavourful, piping hot, and beautifully presented. I'll spare you the details so you'll have to go try this place for yourself. As one of the last tables to leave for the night, we were treated to shots of ouzo (dessert for me!) on the house ^_^ We chatted up a storm with the the husband-wife duo who owned the business, letting them know it was some of the best Greek food we'd ever had. There's no doubt we'll be back soon. read more

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North Burnaby's newest 'secret' dining hotspot! We know this won't be secret for long... We arrived early for a dinner on Wednesday night. The owners Irene and Nick, warmly greeted us at the door. The place is absolutely beautiful! The decor, lighting unique wall paintings (by their son) are all stunning. This is not your typical Greek restaurant. The plates are absolutely beautifully arranged. This is not your typical rice, potato & Greek salad restaurant. Sheri was our server and she was fantastic! She offered great tips about the items we were ordering. We had, and would highly recommend, the Saganki, Bourekakia, and Yarides Youvetsi appetizers. We also shared the delish Beet Salad and the Roast Lamb. All of us eat out very frequently and this is a restaurant we'd highly recommend you visit. But, please ....don't go on the nights we are there as we would like to be able to get a seat! One of our dinner party is celiac and emailed the restaurant about gluten-free options. This was the response she received within minutes of sending her question via email: "Hi, We do have many gluten free items! From appetizers like saganaki, prawns youvetsi, octopus, bourekakia, kounoupithi to main dishes like souvlaki, roast lamb and roast chicken. Three of our salads are gluten free, and all of our dips (except Taramosalata) have a gluten free option when ordered with sliced cucumber instead of pita. There are many things to choose from. Currently our dietary restrictions are listed on our in-house menu only, but we will have an updated online menu up shortly. Thanks, hope to serve you soon! Stathis Olove Online Manager" All in all... a great dining experience from the response to our online questions to feeling like we were dining with people who really cared about their customers dining experience. If you are craving Greek....head to Olove! Deanne, Leah & Dai read more

Olove Greek Kitchen - Greek Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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A friend recommended Olove Greek Kitchen and it was wonderful. Excellent food and service. We started with the trio dip and kalamari, very tasty! Hubby had the Moussaka and my son and I ordered the Dio Souvlakia (both of us chose the lamb and prawn skewer) . Everything was perfect and delicious! Sheri was our server and was fantastic! She gave us recommendations on the dips and they didn't disappoint. Nick, the owner came by the table to chat, very personable. Thanks for a great evening and we will definitely be back! read more

Our go to place as the food is seriously AMAZING prepped by Chef Irene. The owners & the staff are great. Owner/chef Irene is seriously passionate about what she serves as she selects the finest & freshest = tasteful ingredients to compliment each dish. Every dish we have tried is so delicious from the organic meatballs in a delicious grilled tomato sauce, kalamari (the best ever), souvlakis, roast lamb souva wraps, Greek chips, ekmek dessert, etc. Make sure to take a look at the pics! It's been awhile since I've tasted such fine tasting ORGASMIC food! The food is tapas style so easy enuff to share! Highly recommend! We always look forward to our next visit! Thank you Irene & Nick for this hidden gem . read more

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Wish I had read Yelp reviews before I dined in yesterday. I only read a few reviews from Google search. My bad. My order was lamb shoulder, costed $32, the portion was small, worst part was instead of traditional Greek salad, rice or potato, the restaurant replaced the side with French fries which shouldn't go in a Greek plate in my opinion. That's over-priced and ripe off. I have eaten in Greek restaurants in Vancouver for years, Greek food is one of my favourite cuisine. Absolutely no return to this restaurant. read more

This place is very much overpriced. Alleged organic ingredients do not justify inflated pricing, period. My family and I ordered takeout and were astonished at the size and portioning of meals. The owner - Irene - qualified the cost and amount of food by claiming there are overhead and labor costs involved. Pictured are the souvlaki ($23 plus tax) and cauliflower dish ($10 plus tax). We paid $83 dollars for those dishes, two orders of hummus, and a salad with falafel. Do not eat here; it is a major and total rip off. Btw, the owner also claims that Cristos up the street is filthy (per her lawyer); well ya, it may not be the cleanest but it's also not rip off city. So this is an update regarding the owner's response... Firstly, Irene most definitely stated that Cristo's was filthy (she did so in front of the person I was with). I have no reason to state otherwise. Why would I arbitrarily name a Greek restaurant in the vicinity (there are numerous others)?! Secondly, there was no refund offered. As a matter of fact, I was told, "I don't know what the problem is; the prices are on the menu." She then stated something to the effect of "the chicken is weighed, it's 'x' ounces." Furthermore, I myself said I would bring the food back, but decided not to as my 85 year old grandmother was too hungry to wait. The justification for the cost is absurd. The portions are minuscule to say the least, organic or not. I find it absolutely appalling that you would try to save face on Yelp by stating you don't speak on other eateries. Stop lying, Irene. You know what you said. A whole other person heard you as well. The fact that you would purport to call a customer a liar is ridiculous. This marketplace is not akin to a free for all, so I suggest you all find a new approach when it comes to pricing and portioning. Lastly, potatoes and vegetables are a Greek staple re: entrees: replacing them with risotto and chips is an oddity (but one of course, that helps your bottom line). You aren't fooling anyone with your facades. read more

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Another North Burnaby Greek place you say? There are so many and all the same. Then our waitress says the do real traditional greek, almost implying the others are not Greek. Eventually got the message that they focus more on home style Greek rather than say Americanized Greek. Either way, I'm happy they differentiate. "Greek salad" wasn't there, pita bread wasn't the round fluffy doughy stuff,... Chips (fries)! Traditional /real Greek or not, thumbs up for them not conforming and giving us a different experience to Greek food. Oh and everything was superbly prepared and tasted great. Great addition to the north Burnaby foodie scene read more

Atmosphere: Medium in size enough to fit a few families but tight in some spots. Price: Market Value. Customer Service: Friendly and the meals came out in time. Food: I had the chicken soulvaki which was amazing, tender and flavorful. They were very generous with the Greek Salad as well. read more

Food is fresh and delicious! Service is warm and welcoming! We arrived around 8:30 pm on a Sunday night. (Note: They close at 9:00 pm but we had no idea.) The server was incredibly friendly and welcoming, was more than happy to seat our party of 6. We ordered: Souzoukakia - organic beef meatballs in a herb tomato sauce, on chips Souvas (4) - Chicken & Pork Tenderloin Lamb Chops - spinach risotto, greek chips, tsatsiki Everything was delicious! The souvas were huge and really filling. The lamb chops dish was beautiful. We all enjoyed our dishes. This a must try Greek restaurant if you are in the area. read more

Incredible food and wonderfully peole! Fresh, flavourful, friendly! I went with a group and we got to try much of the menu and every dish was better than the next! Highly recommend the wraps, imam, dips (everyone is great!), and the cauliflower. And the lamb kebabs - so juicy and tender! I also loved my margarita! The staff were very personable and funny! Im so glad we can add Olove to our roster of neighbourhood spots! read more

Delicious food, friendly service and great prices for what you get. My mum and I especially enjoyed the Greek salad and chips. The restaurant itself is beautiful and clean, and I love the added touch of fresh flowers at the tables. Wonderful first visit, will definitely be back soon. read more

Olove Greek Kitchen - Greeks Salad and Lamb Souvlakia in the back. - Greek Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Newly opened restaurant in the neighbourhood looked rather plain from the outside but was very stylishly decorated inside. A full bar with full espresso machines sure made ordering a drink or two hard to resist. Drinks were a bit slow at first but the food came rather quickly and kept us busy. We order some plates to share and entrees as well. Everything was so tasty and the deep friend prawns wrapped in filo pastry was a sure winner (by taste and appearance). Friendly staff and family style restaurants are always comforting way to dine. read more

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Great local place, good food and friendly service. We have always just gotten takeout and never had a chance to dine in. The restaurant has been a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

The food and service simply fantastic. Excellent value, innovative, fresh, new/modern healthier Greek food. A gem in the North Burnaby neighbourhood. Irene and Nic are so personable, take pride in their food and atmosphere. My choice for Greek any and every time. read more

Different style of greek food for sure. Food was good and freshly cooked, however portions are somewhat small and I'm not sure I agree with fries in lieu of rice or potatoes. Moussaka was great, could have used more pita though. read more

Short story: good food, bad value. I stopped in here by myself for lunch. The restaurant was empty which is usually a red flag at peak lunch hour but I was in a hurry and though I'd give it a try. I decided upon the souvlaki plate for $16. It comes with your choice of meat, Greek salad, fries, and tzatziki. I asked for no fries and just extra salad. The food came out very quick and was quite tasty. However the portion was super underwhelming. There was one small skewer of lamb, the tzatziki, and some salad with only one olive. After finishing my meal (which took about 3 minutes) and requesting the bill I was shocked to see I had been charged an additional $3 for the extra salad, even though it was just a sub for the fries. So $19 for a meal that would have barely qualified as an appetizer anywhere else? Normally Greek food is great for portion sizes, I am super disappointed. If you're looking to feel satisfied after a meal, look elsewhere. read more

Compared with other photos in reviews here, the portion for my takeout was too small. I don't recommend this restaurant.

Excellent food, quick and awesome service. Our server was so kind, thoughtful and really knew the menu. Made some excellent recommendations. The pita bread was soooooo delicious. Apparently sourced from a place in Chicago. Meatballs were tender and well seasoned. We enjoyed the zucchini chips as well. No real kids menu but mine loved the meatballs and Greek chips (fries). We will be back to try more of the menu. read more

Good food but discriminated me for being Gluten free witch is really sad because I am a twelve year old boy and just wants to eat like a normal person and actually want to be safe read more

The food here is delicious and I would recommend ordering the olove hummus, it's delicious! The servers I've had have always been attentive and I have also received a table visit from the owner himself who is lovely and full of energy. You can tell Olove Greek Kitchen cares to make the experience of their guests a memorable one and I really appreciate that. If you are looking for some good Greek definitely give this one a try ! read more

We love this place! The food is consistently fresh and delectable. Nick, his wife and staff are gracious and warm hosts. This restaurant is a neighborhood treasure. read more

We can't say enough good things about this place. I think the true tell of a good restaurant is when you start planning your next visit before you even leave the first time. The food is so unique and delicious and the atmosphere and the owners are delightful. We've already scheduled our next visit. read more

Been again -same excellent experience. Love the twist of the prawn in filo appetizer - looking forward to having that again soon!

First time customer. What a pleasant surprise. The restuarant was exceptionally clean. Nice to have a cloth napkin. Flowers on the table. An owner that cared enough to bring a coughing man some water! The lunch menu was a nice sample of the food. Fresh ingredients. We will be back for dinner. Also great parking. read more

The food was very dry and sloppily put on the plate. I had the chicken souvlaki and my husband had the lamb. Would not come here again!

10/10! Just had a perfect experience. Quality, presentation, taste, service were outstanding. I would recommend this restaurant to all my out of town guests. Best meal I have had in a long time. Lamb and chicken souvlaki with Greek salad and olive humous. Thank you! Just what I needed after a long day at work :) read more

Craving Greek food and found this restaurant on Yelp with many good reviews. The food and the service did not disappoint. Olove is a bit different from other Greek restaurants in the tapas-style offerings. We asked our server for recommendations and they were all spot on except for one. The deep fried prawns (Yarides kadaifi) was delicious, as was the spanakopita. The most expensive appetizer, plaka octopus, we all agreed was meh and the serving on the plate was minimal for the price. The mousaka served with pita was seasoned just right. Overall, a great first experience and we would return. read more

Food portions were reasonable. A bit too salty but my MIL said it was just right! Friendly service. Beware if you are a group of 8 or more. They automatically charge you 18% tip but they will not mention it to you when they hand you the bill. Every restaurant I've been to will tell me if they already added gratuity. Since we were 'fighting' for the bill, I quickly glanced at the bill and paid for it. I added a 15% tip not realizing that they charged me tip already! I would have given them one extra star but I felt that they should have told me about the added tip. read more