Food was good, but I wasn’t pleased with the last couple experiences and I’ve been coming here for 7 years so just bit disappointed. They were out of certain items on the menu, but we weren’t told until after each of us put in our order. This happened three times in a row. I understand you can be out of something, but it’d be helpful if the server was aware of this and communicated upfront before or when we’re ordering to save us all time. Especially since the items were on the menu.Also our food was served to us in takeaway boxes, including a salad that was served in a paper cup. We didn’t order to go, we dined in so we would have appreciated a dine in experience with actual plates or bowls. Especially for the price we paid. It felt like we were being rushed to eat and out the door even though the restaurant wasn’t closing.Maybe there’s a staff training opportunity. I definitely want to go back but service /dining experience goes along with having good food.
Amazing food! We had Anna cater our daughter’s 1st birthday party and everyone was raving about the food and wanted to know where to get it! Would highly recommend for your next party, authentic and delicious!
Hadn't eaten there in a while and was looking forward to it. Checked the website to make sure they were open and it said they were. Drove from the North Metro only to find the door locked with a sign on it saying wine party. Websites should have said they were closed. My friend with me said had happened to her also in the past.
Best Greek restaurant I've ever been to. The soup was delicious and they have these turnover things that are stuffed with spinach and feta that are to die for. Anna, the owner, buys high quality food, and understands the importance of grass fed and organic food.
I had not been to Gardens of Salonica for many years—more than ten. I was delighted to discover that it’s culinary standard is still at the highest level. It is a small, unassuming place, hidden away in a corner of Northeast Minneapolis with a weather beaten sign out front. We came for a late lunch. We started with a refreshing glass of hand squeezed lemonade sweetened with local honey. (I think I recognized the flavor of the honey maker from the Farmers’ Market.) It was the best glass of lemonade I had anywhere in the world for many years. For an appetizer we had a tray of three mezes: puréed fava beans that were smooth and buttery, puréed eggplant with herbs and olive oil, and strips of beautiful roasted peppers in oil and garlic. Even the red onion that garnished the dish had been washed under cold water to remove their sharpness. Very few restaurants take that much care. I had a simple vegetarian wrap with tzatziki (delicious) served with perfect French fries. The potatoes were first cut into larger planks and then in thin slices that came out like potato chips. No ketchup!—Only vinegar. My lunch partner had a beautiful vegan dish of fava beans. By the end of the meal we were so full we might ordinarily have forgone dessert, although I remembered their considerable craft and creativity with sweets. On offer today was a blood orange cake saturated with blood orange syrup. Everything in this lunch was made with care, with joy and with love. Even before I commented on it, my luncheon partner noticed the inner smile that love and care left us with. Food that fed the heart as much as the stomach. Brilliant and I am so glad that I thought check back again.
We we're excited and enticed by the reviews and claims of authenticity. Our waiter was attentive, friendly and professional. The cold octopus appetizer was great! I also ordered Saganaki but it was flavorless and slightly burnt. Worse though was the owner who served it and when I said "opa" upon the lighting, proceeded to shame and scold me stating "real Greeks don't do that" and only "Chicago Greeks do". Perhaps she needs to learn the concept of φιλοξενία (hospitality) that "real" Greeks are usually famous for.
The BEST Greek Resteraunt! Everything on the menu is outstanding as well as the owners and staff.
Food is the best most authentic Greek food anywhere. Staff is knowledgeable and very friendly. Dining in is only on Friday and Saturday nights for now. Take-out is available all the time.
Great food and really nice inside. Fries are absolutely phenomenal
Love this place, the absolute best Greek food in the US.