We had such a wonderful Friday happy hour at Vasili's. Mateo, our server, was great -- knowledgeable and thoughtful with his recommendations. The cocktail and glass of wine he suggested were perfect. Our tzatziki appetizer arrived quickly and came with plenty of fresh pita and cucumbers. Everything about the experience felt relaxed, welcoming, and well cared for. We'll definitely be back. read more

Vasili's Kitchen has some of the best tzatziki I have ever tried! Creamy, filled with flavors of cucumber and other spices, delicious. Nothing on their menu disappoints from gyros to full dinner meals with lamb, and other magnificent choices you will not be at a loss on what to order. The service was amazing, prompt, polite and friendly. We sat for over 2 hours talking and eating and were never pressured to wrap it up...lol Inside is filled with light, several windows allow you to watch people walking. Outside has quaint tables, candles at night which really build on the ambiance. read more

We reserved a table for two for dinner for the day after Christmas. We expected to have a lovely and delicious dinner, but left rather disappointed after everything was said and done. To start, we ordered two glasses of Prosecco, the zucchini balls ($15), and the marinated beet and goat cheese salad ($15). We enjoyed both of these starters! The freshly fried zucchini balls (4 total) were crisp and flavorful. They were accompanied with a generous amount of Greek yogurt (for dipping). The beet salad was earthy and refreshing. The grapefruit and orange supremes were tart; while the goat cheese was bright, tangy, and creamy. These matched well with the fresh beets. For our entrees, we ordered the moussaka ($23) and the grilled branzino ($33) with brussel sprouts and spinach risotto. The moussaka, which consists of layers of potatoes, eggplant, Bolognese sauce, and a bechamel sauce, was creamy and savory. I really enjoyed it, and I thought it was a nice serving size. The highlight of my partner's dish was the branzino. It was perfectly cooked with a bit of a smoky char. However, the spinach risotto was a bit too toothsome and needed to be cooked for a bit longer. On the other hand, the brussel sprouts were very overcooked and mushy. The inconsistent textures were not enjoyable and took away from the branzino since there wasn't really a lot of food on the plate (see photos). Otherwise, the flavors would have worked really well together. Additionally, while we were eating our entrees, we still had half of our beet and goat cheese salad left at the table. Our sever checked in with us to make sure our entrees had arrived or if we needed anything. A few minutes later, another employee offered to take the beet salad, but I clarified our intentions to take it home with us. Then, he asked if I needed a box for the moussaka that I was still eating. It seemed odd since it had just arrived, and I felt a bit rushed. Shortly after, we received two boxes and a paper bag. For dessert, we shared the bougatsa ($14), a pastry made of layers of crispy phyllo dough and a creamy semolina custard, with a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. The bougatsa was warm, crisp, and the perfect amount of sweetness. The caramelized bottom crust was delicious and tasted wonderful with the creamy custard. It was sliced into 6 separate pieces to allow for sharing and to cool the hot custardy interior. The ice cream that accompanied the pastry was in a separate bowl, which prevented the phyllo dough from getting wet and chewy. We highly recommend this dessert! We arrived for dinner at 7 pm but by 8 pm, the restaurant was beginning to slow down a bit. We were seated at a center table towards the back of the restaurant near the back wall where a table of 4 were just seated. They each ordered a glass of red wine as we were wrapping up our meal. After paying our check, we lingered to gather our leftovers when the server bringing the red wine to the party behind us tripped by a recently vacated table. The wine ended up splattering onto my husband's suit. The server seemed to be sincerely regretful and brought us a bunch of napkins while apologizing profusely. However, I feel like there is a lack of training regarding these types of incidents. He did not offer any club soda to deal with the stains or some sort of compensation. I don't believe he informed the manager of this occurrence either. I believe the manager should have approached us to make sure that everything was okay. Instead, we left disappointed with our experience and very inconvenienced since my husband needed to go home to change. Plus, we need to bring his suit in to be dry-cleaned in time for an upcoming event. Overall, while we enjoyed our meal, we would have appreciated more considerate service. The staff needs more training in terms of timing and being able to decipher when a situation needs to be handled by management. read more

Nice ambiance. All else was a FAILURE. Food: Slow braised beef was sahara dry, and tough. ICK. Seafood Pasta had way too much butter. Portion was good. Lamb Chops were oily and the accompanying Tzatziki was very salty. Waitress abandoned us after taking order. We had to flag down other servers for water, and steak knives, despite there being no more than 1/3rd full of patrons. Yet she magically reappeared and stayed present while waiting for us to sign the check and tip her for the disappearing act! Also - please note, the food server put his finger on our plate while serving, instead of using a tray or towel. Idk, but I didn't like that. read more

Order takeout and arrived at the set time. They hadn't even started our order when we went to pick it up. We waited another 30 minutes in the restaurant to get our food. We requested they remove the tip. Didn't happen. We waited 50 minutes for our food. Don't even offer any comps. We spent over $200. That's just poor business. We won't be coming back. read more

ya know, its great when the servers are helping each other. A server came by and saw that our water hadn't been filled yet, asked if our server had been by yet, they went and checked came back and said ok im your server now. I looked over the menu and wanted to try something different so I got the chicken kebob. Tbh when I ordered it I thought I was going to need more but was pleasantly surprised. It was only 1 kebob but it was massive. Definitely good enough for dinner. Perfectly happy with the chicken kebob but maybe I'll try the gyro next time. read more

We ate a little bit of everything and wow it was so incredible we are already planning our next dinner there. 10/10 vibe was immaculate and the the service was friendly and great. We did go during happy hour and the deals were great, especially loved it for the appetizers. Anyways 100% recommend! read more

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Low quality food. We ordered the braised beef, not only was it not braised, it seemed to have been microwaved. Tough meat. The cauliflower was in a weird sweet and sour sauce that tasted straight from a bottle. After the ownership change, the food is simply not up to the old standards. read more

Food...amazing Cocktails...tasty Service...wonderful Atmosphere...energetic Birthday dinner party...PERFECT! read more

Vasili's Kitchen - Roasted Heirloom and Falafel with Greek Yogurt - Mediterranean Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Great happy hour food , and drinks ! Beautiful outdoor seating plus the live music it's a fun place to hang out. read more

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What a treat! This establishment did not disappoint! It is a beautifully appointed restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. The service was very attentive and the food and drinks were excellent. My friend and I started off with a pear martini. Next we shared the marinated beet (with citrus) salad - truly the best beet salad I've ever tasted! Then we each ordered the seafood pasta, with a white wine butter sauce. Mmmm! The sauce was just right - not too heavy. You've got to try this dish! For dessert, we had the chocolate lava cake. What a way to top off the meal! From the cocktails to the beet salad to the seafood pasta, and through to the dessert -- each of the menu items individually would warrant a trip back to this delightful restaurant. Needless to say, I will be back! read more

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Servers are very green, need training but very polite and courteous. Food was well seasoned and prepared well. Lacked personality and ambience but solid food. read more

My family tried Vasili's Kitchen for the first time yesterday. We had reservations for 6, but got there 10 minutes before. To our surprise, they have happy hour everyday from 2-6, where a lot of their meze and appetizers are half off! We quickly ordered their falafel, fried cheese, spanakopita, mushroom flatbread, and cauliflower (all 50% off!). We also ordered their wings, meatballs, and the lentil and quinoa salad. All of the dishes were solid, but my favorites were the salad, fried cheese, and falafel. The cauliflower was a little too saucy and the wings were spicer than I anticipated. However, the entire experience was lovely. I look forward to trying more of their main dishes in the future! read more

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Have lived in The Kentlands for 15 years and have never been to this location before. My husband and I were walking by recently and noticed a beautiful fire table outside at Vasili's Kitchen. I told my husband that we should check it out sometime-we were not disappointed. The bartender Sean was a bit busy, but made sure to engage and socialize with everyone at the bar. I wasnt sure what I wanted to drink so he suggested to trust him and make a cocktail based on my preferences. I was blown away by what he made me. I dont know exactly what it was but he said there was honey and gin. Delicious drink. The happy hour menu was AMAZING!!! SO MANY OPTIONS, and for such a good price. We will definitely be back to see Sean and the rest of the wonderful staff at Vasili's!!! read more

The ambiance is gorgeous. Definitely a great date night place or a celebration with family or friends! All of their dishes is delicious, especially the Brussel sprouts! Best I've had in this area! read more

Called in before they opened to confirm they'd honor happy hour pricing on a take-out order. Not only did they lie, they wouldn't even let us order half of the food on their menu. Never again. read more

Came here to celebrate my friend's bday. First thing I noticed, their wine's cost is DC price and maybe a lil more expensive (by the bottle). Service- was kind of slow. We waited a long time for our drinks, appetizers and entrees. Our waiter was nice, he just a little slow. Food- I hate to say this but there was nothing special with their entree. I tasted everyone's dish and was not fully impressed. Their cost is also DC price but their food was mediocre. Their spicy calamari was probably my fave- crispy, hot and had a small lil kick to it. I also ordered their Cauliflower and it was soggy and soaked in their sauce. I was really disappointed with the cauliflower. Ambiance- was cool. I like their outdoor heater, def a good toasty place when it's cold out. read more

Vasili's Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I love Mediterranean food, but my first time here was just average for me. I ordered the chicken kebab (and so did one of my friends), and we both agreed that the chicken was tough, so perhaps it was overcooked. I thought the texture of the chicken was weird & rubbery, and you only get one stick of chicken. I've been more satisfied with $15 kabob platters that come with so much more. My portion of the bill came out to $110 after 20% tip, so definitely on the pricier side, which would have been okay if I loved my meal. Unfortunately, the best thing I had was the truffle fries. I ordered the braised beef to go for my husband, and he did say it was good but nothing special. 5 stars for ambiance - definitely a cute spot for lunch or a dinner date. Patio area was great! Service was good (could have checked in on us more though), and the host was friendly. read more

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First time visiting this establishment, I love the entrance. You're immediately greeted by their large wine collection, which separates the entrance to the main bar. Their food and wine list are amazing. The staff is very friendly and helpful. There is no roof top, only outdoor covered patio seating and a very relaxed atmosphere. It's great for groups, couples, or singles. I should point out one important thing there's a late night happy hour from 9:00 pm to 11:00 just in case you're a late nighter. I plan on coming back with my friends in the near future to check out the late night HH. Cheers. read more

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My sister and I wanted something different. We ended up here on this particular night. We opted for outdoor seating. It had a happening vibe. The waitress was very attentive. We absolutely loved everything. We started with the Grilled Cauliflower. It was sweet and spicy at the same time. Next, the Grilled Octopus. It was devine. I can eat this dish all day long. So what's next? Grilled Brazino. Everything on that plate had a purpose. We were still catching up, so we ordered bougatsa. There was not a single bite left. Overall, great atmosphere, service, and good. read more

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I went here for dinner with my boyfriend for a date night. The service was great, including the free sparkling water. We ordered the Eggplant Spread, Pastitsio, and Grilled Branzino. Everything was very flavorful and we especially enjoyed the lemon flavor on the fish. If you want great Mediterranean food with cozy ambiance and good service for a date night, I recommend this place. Stop by the next time you are in Kentlands! read more

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I haven't been here for a number of years, but so glad they survived the pandemic and I'm here revisiting: Saturday date night eats: - Spicy Crispy Calamari- the calamari was so good, but aside from the cayenne sprinkled on top and sliced jalapeños (that were not spicy), this was not spicy, even for a gal that cannot take spicy of any level. - Marinated Beet Salad - heavy on the dill, but would have loved more depth in the compliments to the beets. - Slow Roasted Braised Beef- the beef was nice and tender, but it was a tad too much cinnamon and came to our table lukewarm; non-hot beef never tastes great. - Mushroom Farfalle- was the outstanding dish along with the Mediterranean Cosmo We did not opt for dessert because we were stuffed and our little one was quite over sitting still for so long and needed to go run. Service was on par for this type of restaurant. Overall, it seemed like there were def "hits" and "misses" depending on the dish. I might come back here for sure. read more

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Thanks for the correction! Here's your updated Yelp-ready review with the correct name: Yelp-Ready Review (1 out of 5 stars) I had a disappointing experience at Vasilis in Gaithersburg (Kentlands). We sat at the bar, and right from the start, the bartender was rude and unwelcoming. I asked if I could substitute a salad for fries, and his response was, "I'll charge you," said in a curt tone. I said that was fine and clearly asked for a very small salad -- just a cup. Instead, I was served a full bowl, which I didn't want and couldn't finish. The attitude and lack of basic courtesy made the experience uncomfortable. I didn't feel welcome or valued as a customer. Unfortunately, I won't be going back, and I wouldn't recommend this place based on this visit. Let me know if you'd like to add any star rating or include other details (food quality, ambiance, etc.). read more

Food was okay. Service was absolutely horrible. Took over 90 minutes for the mains to come. We ordered tzatziki which came pretty fast and was delicious. However the mains came after 90 minutes once we sat down. What was more infuriating was that the bar kept on spurting water when making drinks. The splashes would get on us. The quality of the food was mid at best. Food was not worth the price . read more

Vasili's Kitchen - GRILLED SALMON - Mediterranean Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Great food and excellent service. We love getting lots of appetizers instead of a main course.

I can tell they are replacing mid grade bourbon with cheaper bottom shelf rot gut bourbon. Ive had enough Makers Mark in my life to know that sweet flavor. What I was served was definitely NOT Makers. This runs deep and is hard to prove.... read more

My husband and I popped in her for lunch after running errands. It was on a Saturday during the Christmas season, so finding parking was a challenge. We were seated immediately without a wait or reservation. Our table was wobbly, but we made it work. Overall, a clean dining room with ample seating. Patio seating is available, but was not open since it was December and cold. I ordered the Greek salad and added chicken. My husband ordered the Gyro Pita with fries. The food was delicious and fresh. The staff was cordial. The ladies restroom was impeccable. While my salad was good, it was overpriced for what I received in my opinion; I've done better elsewhere. We might be back-however, my husband expressed interest in trying other restaurants in the same shopping center the next time we are in the area. read more

This is really a review for the bar tender, Matteo. The food and atmosphere are great at Vasili's, but the drinks keep us coming back. Matteo is one of the best bartenders in MoCo. Whether he 's making an espresso martini or creating something new, his drinks are consistently great. You can tell how much he cares about his craft. read more

We opted for the patio seating on this hot July evening. Since it had just rained we weren't sure what the set up would be but found that the patio was almost entirely enclosed. There was only a small section with some air circulation. Since the rain left the evening a little cooler than the continuous days of 90+ temps we have been getting, it was nice eating "outside." I think this place will be nice when the weather gets colder because of the heat lamps. Now onto the food - we both ordered the braised beef. I got the potatoes substituted with brussel sprouts. The menu said the beef was slow braised for 14 hours. I think it could have been softer. The potatoes were great and I could taste the parmesean cheesiness. The sprouts were very tender and just perfect. I would have liked more of the port reduction sauce because my meat was not as tender. For dessert we got the baklava with pistachio ice cream. It was a wonderful combination. We had very good service. My main complaint is going to be the noise level. You have to speak in raised voices. There weren't that many diners at 5:45 PM but it was still incredibly hard to hear. Once more diners entered, it became impossible to have a conversation. We also noticed that there was a cute little furry poodle at the next table in our patio seating. That's always so nice to see restaurants allowing well-behaved pets to dine with us. read more

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Great food, awful service! This place is sooooo hit and miss on the service! Come with a lot of patience! 8/23/25

Love the food here. Restaurant is nice ambience and service is good. They have live music too.

We have been frequenting this establishment for years and have never been disappointed. Wonderful fresh items that are pleasing to the palate. Try the branzino, always tasty. If you're there during the summer, the watermelon salad is refreshing and delicious. The desserts are few when it comes to choice, but the portions are so generous with the main dishes that you won't care all that much. The outdoor patio is nice for those Concerned regarding the pandemic. It doesn't open up to the main street, but rather a courtyard in between other venues that offer more people watching than traffic. All in all, this is a nice trip and I will be sure to make it again with my family. read more

We used to really like this restaurant but the quality of the food and the service has declined. Person taking our plates was chewing gum with her mouth open while leaning over us, which seemed rather unprofessional and as though she didn't care about her job or the customers. read more

All the dishes we got were delicious including the drinks. Service was amazing. I would definitely recommend getting their sorbet and baklava as dessert. The only con I had was that the calamari was $21 way overpriced for an appetizer. Normally they're $12 max. That was my fault for assuming itll be a normal priced item. Just warning you ahead if you do buy it. Definitely delicious though if you decide to break the bank. The atmosphere here was great too. We dined out and it's a nice area and would recommend it. Definitely will be coming back. read more

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Vasili's is Mediterranean cuisine that their food has a unique favor. Wide selection of drinks and mixed well. Food and drinks have nice garnish. Staff is friendly and helpful. The place sometimes is noisy and crowded. read more

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As we came in the Manager was yelling at the hostess for giving takeout to the wrong person, this went on for over a minute till I finally had to say, could you please just seat us and figure out this in a minute? Ordered Meatball appetizer and chicken wings. They brought out zucchini balls instead of meatballs even after repeating our order. The wings were dry, hard, and inedible. My wife and I both ordered Pastichio, I guess this was their take on it, zero bachemal sauce, a bolognese sauce that you would have needed a microscope to see any meat. Nice interior, but way too loud, I could barely hear my wife who was directly across the table. Waiter, David was very nice but could not overcome bad food and wrong order. read more

5 Stars! This is absolutely the best place for happy hour and dinner! We had a gorgeous outdoor table overlooking a lawn area where people were lounging and kids were playing. The food here is fantastic, the portions could be a little bit bigger but overall a very pleasant time. Bathrooms are impeccably clean. Restaurant was also tidy, well organized and clean, the waitstaff was professional, dressed well and attentive! The owner, Angelo, came to our table, and I complimented him emmensely because, as a New Yorker, I know good restaurants, and this place really hit the mark! We'll definitely be back! read more

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Unreal. Came in and sat at the bar. Ordered drinks, then food shortly after. Food came, four times? But never our drinks. Just shocking how bad the service was. I sat here and watched them take others drink orders after us and make them before us. read more

MMmmM Mmm Mmm - food gets 4 stars. Service was a solid 4.5- our waitress was new but doing her best, always smiling! Our food was delicious. Every single dish was well prepared. The chicken kebab was moist and well seasoned, laying on a bed of soft quinoa, refreshing tzatziki, and a side salad. The lemon oregano vinaigrette was just the touch of citrus that made it a stellar dish. The grilled octopus appetizer has grapes and was topped off with peppercorn. It also was sitting atop a buttery smooth mashed potato/hummus type of layer. I didn't try the lamb chops since I don't eat red meat, but the SO gobbled it up- no complaints there. Our wine (sauv blanc) was also nicely poured and delicious. Would recommend for a date night, given the modern/cute decor. read more

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I'll definitely be coming back to Vasili's Kitchen because I want to give them another shot at getting 5 Stars. I came here with a friend to grab food and drinks. The hostess told us that we could sit wherever we wanted at the high tops. Another couple sits at a table after us and after waiting a few minutes, a waiter brings them menus and water. We still have nothing. We even asked another server and instead of grabbing us menus and water himself, spent a few minutes trying to figure out who our server was. It almost felt like nobody wanted to wait on us. The whole thing just seemed odd. However, after this weird 10 minutes, things significantly improved. The manager even came over and checked in a few times. Our drinks were delicious and our food was very tasty. I'll definitely be back to try other menu items and to hopefully have a better overall experience. read more

Vasili's Kitchen - GREEK SALAD - Mediterranean Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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