Kipos Greek Taverna

Our waitress, Astrid, was very helpful guiding me with options on the menu. Her recommendations on wine pairings couldn't have been more perfect. My friend and I described our flavour likes and she didn't steer us wrong. I got everything she recommended...appetizer (pita + spread), dinner (scallops in tomato sauce) and dessert (olive chocolate mousse)... everything was DELICIOUS! We sat indoors for this dinner but will be back in the fall to try out their outdoor section that literally feels like you've been transported to Europe.

I went for dinner with a reservation and sat outside. The service was very professional and friendly. The Greek salad and dessert; chocolate mousse were delicious. However, I didn’t like the main courses, I don’t recommend them and wouldn’t order them again. The atmosphere was beautiful, and that day, there was live music.

Didn’t have a reservation tonight but was able to be accommodated for a table beautifully by the hostesses working tonight. My friend traveled from downtown Pittsboro and I from Durham and we had a great dining experience— worth the drive. The bartender Spencer recommended an amazing white wine that my friend and I both loved. Fantastic service, delicious food, gorgeous space 10/10.

We had a very nice dinner at Kipos. I had the tuna and my wife had the salmon. Both were excellent. Service was fast, friendly, and efficient. I had a very, very large baklava for dessert

Unassuming restaurant tucked into the corner by Aldi- No need to boast a grand storefront when you got the goods to give the people tasty meals, divine service, & supreme ambience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The whole vibe is just right! We were visiting from Pinehurst, and we will come again. All of our meals were fantastic. We even got a show! Do you love Greek food, & hospitality? This is it! @localjenn #localgide #greekfood #bestmeal

Very nice restaurant. Kind staff. Great food. Open environment with good indoors and outdoors seating. Greek Yogurt desert is very good.

This review is based on my experience on June 27, 2005. The restaurant was slammed ... we were able to be seated immediately, however, outside. First problem, lots of bugs. Server was taking care if several tables, and he was trying hard to be attentive. Ordered food. Came out fairly quickly .... but ... my dish was cold. I ordered lamb grill. Great flavor, but the dish was cold. My guest loved her dish. Our server was do busy he didn't come check on us for about 15 minutes. I ate a third of my meal, but it was unappetizing. They were apologetic and took my meal off the bill. I will probably go back, but will try a different evening when they are less busy. Had my meal been even close to warm, it would have been a good dinning experience. I recommend the restaurant, but be advised food can be hit and miss. Service was decent, but our server needed help.

There are so many average-tasting, overpriced restaurants in small cities compared to big metropolitan areas. Like $45 for three tiny fatty lamb chops, I’m not buying it. The scallops on the seasonal menu are good though.

We had an exceptional experience due to fantastic Molly, the kitchen staff and amazing food. From the minute we sat down Molly made us feel welcome with a great sense of humor while also knowing the food and drinks on the menu. We laughed and ate fried calamari- hot and crisp. Not the least greasy. Followed by entrees of moussaka, eggplant, flounder and chicken souvlaki. All entrees came out hot and fresh. The celery root cream with the flounder was heaven. Molly kept us happy with drinks and wine and humor. She remembered ALL of our names for a fun time. We ended with her guidance on desserts. Again. Exceptional flavors and we were shocked that we nearly picked our plates clean. Thank you Molly. Thanks also to back of the house for deliciousness and timeliness. Hard to manage and the place was busy. Finally. Live music just provided icing on this cake. Lively atmosphere. Thanks Molly. We'll definitely return.

This was an unexpected treat! We went there on someone's recommendation, and had a very very nice meal. Our server was very enthusiastic and chirpy, making the experience more lively and entertaining. There was a live musicians strumming on the strings in the background. And the place was packed, a telling sign of its quality. We ordered a spanakopita, lamb chops, and a shrimp and scallop dish with orzo. Everything tasted amazing. The flavours and seasonings were all on point. I even ordered a cocktail called Violette Skies, and it tasted great too. To end our meal, we got a walnut baklava and a phyllo custard pie thing. The baklava was too sweet. A little more than my liking. And the custard thing was okay, nothing amazing. But overall, it was a delicious meal at a great restaurant with authentic vibes.

Everything is great except the portions! The service was probably my favorite part. I thought our waitress was really really funny. The ambiance is good too. It was a Friday and they had someone playing Greek music. Fun! The food was fine but I want more! The portions are the reason I'm only giving 4 stars. It's crazy to me that like $10 gets you just four little potato slices or $12 gets you four keftedes.

Delicious, filling and amazing service! Hidden away in the corner of a strip mall, its easy to miss. However once you get closer you can truly appreciate the quality of this place. They have a ton of outdoor seating, indoor bar seating and many many tables. We had a reservation for a friday night, the table was tight for 6 people close to the entrance. However the food more than made up for it . Our server was super energetic, had amazing suggestions and made us try different things. I got the fruit mocktail, pita platter lamb shank and the baklava. Others got a bunch of different things at the table, safe to say the spanakopita-pie was my absolute favorite. The ambience was just like a greek beach. They had a live singer, and music playing and it was a great night!

Our experience at Kipos was fabulous. We went on a Friday evening, and it was so busy, but we snagged two remaining seats at the bar. The hostess was very kind, and the manager had one guest move over a seat so we could sit. There was outdoor seating available too, but it was cold outside. I ordered the pastitsio, which is a Greek lasagna, and my friend ordered the moussaka. I absolutely loved the pastitsio, and I liked the moussaka as well. The food came surprisingly fast, considering how busy they were. The service was great. There was live Greek music, and there were overall fantastic vibes at this restaurant.

If we had more time on this trip we would've come for dinner instead of lunch since it appeared to have a better menu. Still, we had a great lunch. Service was very direct. The salad was filled with fresh ingredients. Pastitsio was amazing, flavorful with a hearty meat sauce and creamy bechamel sauce. Due to the generous portion, I think we could've shared that one. And I like that it doesn't feel heavy on the stomach.

Go. To. Kipos!!!! A Greek gem in Chapel Hill! This spot is off the beaten path but definitely worth a go if you're a fan of Greek food! The inside and outside of this space is beautifully decorated. It transports you right to feeling like you're in a restaurant in Greece and makes you want to stay a while. Our food here was INCREDIBLE! We started with Saganaki which is flaming cheese with lemon. We then moved onto entrees and everything we ate was delicious - it was best moussaka I've had. The dessert wasn't my favorite but my family loved it. 10/10 would go again!

Kipos is solid. I recommend this place if you're looking for good Greek food with a nice atmosphere in Chapel Hill. This place is popular. Book your reservation using OpenTable and earn dining points which can be used to redeem restaurant discounts, Amazon gift cards, hotel stays, and more. We showed up on a Tuesday before 6:30pm. We left after 8:30pm. During that time, the place got quite busy. At its busiest, the restaurant was almost completely full. I think service suffered as a result because I think they were understaffed. We liked our server Roman and thought he did a good job under the circumstances. The hostesses were friendly too. It was just slow -- dinner took over two hours. Kipos opened in 2013 and moved to its current space, in a corner of the Eastgate Crossing Shopping Center (Trader Joe's), in 2020. This restaurant is part of the Giorgios Hospitality Group. In Chapel Hill, the group's restaurants include the likes of Bin 54 (steakhouse) and Osteria Georgi -- a high standard. All the Giorgios restaurants I've been to, including Kipos, have been consistently good. My wife and I sat on the patio. Kipos has an attractive, spacious, covered patio with ceiling fans and heat lamps. To give you a sense of how covered the patio is, a storm rolled through while we were eating and we didn't get wet, though one guy at the table next to us had to move to a different seat at the same table. It's pretty well covered. It was lively inside and out. Inside, the bar, dining room, and open kitchen were loud and bustling. Despite the noise level, I think this is a good date spot and it also works well for groups. My wife and her coworkers have come here regularly over the past few years for work dinners (they've always sat inside). During our visit, the menus offered a decent variety of food and drink, from "Olga's Handmade" Spanakopita ($12) and Kakavia - Fisherman's Stew ($32) to house cocktails, local North Carolina spirits, and a bevy of Greek wines. Below is what two of us ordered for dinner. It should give you an idea of what the prices are like. Craft Cocktails * The Manolada ($14) - strawberry-infused rum, fresh lime, basil, and sugar, topped with ginger beer Meze (appetizer) * Melitzanosalata ($10) - roasted eggplant, walnuts, peppers, parsley Mezedes (appetizers) * Keftedes ($12) - beef meatballs, tzatziki * Wood-Fired Grilled Octopus ($17) - herbs, lemon Dinner Specials * Flounder ($27) - flounder filet served with roasted cauliflower and carrots Entrees * Moussaka ($19) - eggplant, beef, potato, bechamel souffle Dessert * Manouri Cheesecake ($13) - Graham cracker and sweetened manouri cheese, fruit and honey Everything was delicious. Presentation was beautiful. The Manolada was ice-cold and refreshing. What was neat about this drink was the staff soaked strawberries with rum to make the strawberry-infused rum. Even with the strawberry flavor, added sugar, and ginger beer, this drink wasn't too sweet. I'm a fan of ginger beer and ginger-beer cocktails, and this one hit the spot. My wife recommended the Melitzanosalata because it's one of her favorite apps to order here with her coworkers. We both like eggplant and thought it was tasty. Melitzanosalata is similar to the more common baba ghanoush, but has a slightly different texture and flavor. The melitzanosalata we had here was fresh and relatively chunky. Some melitzanosalata are smoother and creamier, but this was on the chunkier side, which was not a bad thing. Our server Roman recommended the Keftedes. They were yummy. We got four savory, warm meatballs served atop refreshing, cool tzatziki (nice contrast). Also, the meatballs were delectably crispy on the outside. I went to town on those as well as the Wood-Fired Grilled Octopus. I've had a lot of grilled octopus in my lifetime; what stood out most about Kipos' grilled octopus to me was how full of flavor it was. It had appetizing consistency too -- soft, not rubbery. Addictive. My wife loved the Flounder. The filet was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and had great lemony, garlicky, and herbal flavors. It was a satisfying light entree. I liked it, but enjoyed the Moussaka more. My wife thought the opposite. She thought the moussaka was a bit too heavy. Kipos' moussaka reminded me of English shepherd's pie. It was really flavorful and hearty, and served in the same bowl/pot that it was baked in. This was a really filling and gratifying dish. Generous portion size. The Manouri Cheesecake was good. What made this dessert unique was the soft Greek manouri cheese used to make the cheesecake. It gave the cheesecake a distinct funk that I could taste right away. Manouri cheese is made from goat or sheep's milk, so that's where the funk came from. The texture of this cheesecake was much more airy and light compared to traditional "American" cheesecakes. The fruit included ripe blueberries and strawberries. The honey was a nice touch, reminiscent of baklava.

Kipos is a fairly popular restaurant so we made sure to place a reservation before heading over and the restaurant was packed. there was also live music playing to set the mood. Sometimes I get overwhelmed when live music is playing because it is usually too loud for me. The musician was right behind me, but I was not overwhelmed at all, and enjoyed the background music. The food at Kipos is impeccable. we went with a couple of regulars who swear by their food and they were not wrong at all. I wish I could remember what they ordered - all I know is that one of them always gets the roasted half chicken and swears by it. I had a bite and it was great. I had an amazing time. my short rib with orzo was absolutely delicious and I would love to order it the next time I am in the Chapel Hill area!!! we really enjoyed the bread with the dipping oil as well. So delicious. My only note was that it was a little hard to track down the server for a few things we needed during our meal but I can understand since it appeared to be a very busy night. Overall, I definitely can't wait to return.

Absolutely wonderful Mediterranean restaurant, service and food top notch. The outdoor sitting is what makes this place - will be back for sure.

Fans of the old Nikos will be happy here, at another George Bakatsias restaurant. The calamari, cooked perfectly and not to rubber bands as others do (ask for tzaziki on the side), a sparkling fresh village salad. Souvlaki. Lamb shank. Pastistios. Salmon. Everything is delicious. PLUS great drinks, indoor (louder, with live music some nights) and outdoor (huge space, heaters, quieter), and happy servers. It's just a delight.

I came here on a Friday night with a few friends. I come to this plaza fairly often for groceries and have always seen this place but never had a chance to visit. This place has an amazing ambiance and decor. The outdoor area is well decorated and covered in flowers/ foliage. Our server was kind and gave great food recommendations. The service was pretty slow although it was a Friday night and they were busy so we weren't surprised that it took longer than expected. As for the food, I ordered the pork souvlakia. To be honest, this dish was a huge miss for me. The pork was dry and flavorless. The potatoes were extremely sour for my taste so they were not easy to eat. The highlight of the meal were the appetizers. The spanakopita was delicious and the octopus recommended by the server was an unexpected hit as well. Overall, I thought this restaurant had great ambiance. Although the entree I ordered wasn't for me, I would consider returning and trying a new entree.

I am so happy to have found this restaurant. EVERYTHING was a 10/10- the atmosphere, food, service, and looks of the restaurant. It is located in a shopping center and definitely stands out because it is this cute white restaurant in the corner with a planty walkway. The indoor and outdoor was packed- we were thankful we had made reservations. The outdoor seating is so nice and surrounded by so many plants and flowers but we had reserved for inside. There was a musician inside playing beautiful live music and there was a vibrant ambience inside the restaurant. Our server along with other servers were so cool and friendly throughout our whole dining experience and they made our dinner even better and helped us choose menu options. Everything on the menu looks mouthwatering but then they have their weekday special AND another menu of specials. I had my eye on like 8 things I wanted to try so I know i'll be back. We ended up getting the beef meatballs as an appetizer, moussaka, shrimp and scallops plate off the specials menu, and the lamb shank since it was the friday weekday special. Everything was fantastic. The food was so flavorful you felt like you were in a different country eating it or eating someone's mom's food. The moussaka was my absolute favorite dish out of everything and I would probably get it every time I come. The portions are big and the prices are great to me. For drinks we tried a greek tequila shot and some wine as well. The outside is great for pictures- we took a lot. I can't wait to be back and I think there is something for everybody here.

Food and experience was solid! Not particularly special! I loved the outdoor ambiance. I especially think this would be a great place to go with a larger group, I just don't think it's a super special culinary experience.

Restaurant is tucked away in a shopping center, when you enter you're taken to Greece. The music and the people the food , fabulous. We tried calamari, traditional Greek salad, rotisserie lamb and the desserts absolutely delicious.

Didn't realize we chose to dine on Greek Easter, but so happy we did. The ambiance inside and out was so beautiful, clean, and inviting. Our waitress and the kitchen staff were very cognizant of accommodations for my gluten and soy allergies. My husband and I were pleased to no end with our meal. We loved everything we had.

Disappointing experience. The outside seating atmosphere is quite lovely. Went for lunch midday on a Saturday. Found only a brunch menu available. My husband was craving a traditional gyro. It was not on the brunch menu. They were willing to make it for $18. It was definitely not gyro meat and had quite a bit of gristle. The fries were great. My Avgolemono soup lacked any evidence of egg yolks being used. It was good, not great. Will not return

Everyone ate their meals till the plate was clean (great food but the portions could be a bit bigger). Lots of vegetarian options. Service was a bit backwards, got our drinks after the food and they seemed uncaring. The location is a little tucked away but nice inside.

My gf and I just moved here and saw this spot located near Trader Joes, so decided to give it a try. It's a super cute spot tucked into the corner of the plaza near Fordham and Franklin, with lots of outdoor seating and lights and also a large indoor space with live music. We made a reservation and were glad we did because it was busy! We were seated promptly and our server was very attentive. We tried the sourdough bread with olive tapenade and mixed dips plate, and chose spicy feta, eggplant, garlic potatoes and tzaziki sauce. It came with pita and veggies for dipping and was a great choice! We also split a veggie entree, though ended up taking some home because they give you enough food worth your money! Just be aware if you ask for extra dipping veggies, you will be charged an additional $3, which was not worth it. Overall a great experience and would be back!

Something has changed with this restaurant. Came to dinner for my birthday and it took forever for our food. Service was lacking and the overall vibe was different. Several other customers were displeased too. Think we will retire this place for a while!!

Nice Greek restaurant in Chapel Hill located next to Aldi. The food was good, freshly prepared, and everyone of our group of four was happy with their choices. My wife and I shared the grilled lamb sandwich and the moussaka. The lamb sandwich was OK, its flavor dominated by the tzatziki. I would not order it again. The moussaka was excellent, a generous portion with lots of flavor. I highly recommend this dish. The service was friendly and efficient. We will certainly be coming back!!

Many delicious gluten free options. Wonderful ambiance with a particularly nice garden area for outdoor seating. Our server (Braden) was excellent and he was able to modify orders for my dietary restriction (gluten and nut free). Drinks were also excellent with fresh herbs from their own garden. Will definitely be back!

Their "newer" location is a hidden gem. You won't find it by accident, as it is tucked back in the corner of the Eastgate Crossing shopping center. The vibe is so cool and their is lots of outdoor seating. Inside there are a good amount of tables and a decent size bar. That is where you might find me, and where I would recommend to sit. Logan was our bartender and he did an awesome job taking care of us. We were there for brunch, which is difficult to find in Chapel Hill. We had the Keftedes and Eggs & the Greek Omelet, both were solid choices and we would order them again. There is a full bar and plenty of options for whatever you might be thirsty for, but not a must. The food alone is worth the experience.

Unfortunately happened to be graduation weekend when I stopped in for lunch and they were only serving a special prix fixe brunch menu. I had been wanting to try this place so I figured why not and went for it. They only had seating outside even though the inside was half empty. Whatever, maybe they had a bunch of reservations coming after 1pm. The weather was nice enough, but the place is swarming with flies. We were batting them away every few seconds and there were constantly a few in the air or landing on our food. Halfway through the meal we noticed a dead fly laying in our yogurt so we had to abandon it. I know it's a little out of the restaurant's control but maybe they could set up traps or repellant or fans or something for the sale of the guests. The menu was $45 for some apps (plain greek yogurt with berries and a thin drizzle of honey, tzatziki and pita, and a spring salad dressed in vinaigrette), choice of an entree, and a dessert plate. The apps were very basic, nothing wrong with it but doesn't live up to the price tag. Same with the mains. The options were quite disappointing. Just a few breakfast options and nothing really greek. I got an egg platter (scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes) that would be maybe $12 at any other brunch spot. My boyfriend opted for the chicken skewer even though it was meant to be a kids item because nothing else looked good lol. The chicken was a little bit dry, but well seasoned and decent. The fried were crispy and came topped with feta. The dessert plate had a slice of cake that was delicious, some shortbread like cookies, and a blueberry scone(?) that was just okay. Oh and our cocktails were also pretty watered down and tasteless. To top it off, service was super slow. Our waiter was very nice, but it took about an hour from when we sat down to get the main course. For some eggs and bacon? We had somewhere to be so we scarfed it down in 5 minutes and got the desserts to go. For $45 per person + drinks you can get a nice dinner at a sit down restaurant, so it was a total ripoff for the brunch that was served. I guess they really wanted to exploit the families coming in for graduation. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and hope their regular service is higher quality with more reasonable prices.

Chicken Souvlaki, Melitzanosalata and flounder dishes were wonderfully seasoned and not overdone. Lemon potatoes that came with the chicken Souvlaki were well cooked with perfect flavor. Flounder was cooked by someone who knew exactly how to prepare good fish. Bravo! Pita points with the fresh made dips were excellent. Our server Calliope was wonderful and she took the time to explain the menu in great detail even though it was a busy graduation and mothers day weekend. Thank you!

Inexpensive and good food. We had dinner outside highly recommend. The meals we chose were not the specials but rather the standard fair. Very fair prices for those items. Great service. They can have big groups near you so be aware when picking a table. We will go again.

The most amazing greek food I have ever had! My mom and I were starving and randomly found this place. We were greeted with so much warmth and kindness from the staff. The walk-in to the restaurant was so gorgeous it was like out of a fairytale.

All of the above and beyond. Love everything about this restaurant. A* on food, service and atmosphere. Visitor from California. Cant wait to go back. Totally recommend this gem!

This restaurant has a lovely patio and outdoor space, so definitely recommend having a meal here with loved ones on a summer's eve. The food was good and fairly priced. They were a bit heavy-handed with lemon in several of their dishes, but if you don't mind lots of lemon in everything, no big deal. Spanakopita and octopus were delicious, though. For dessert would not recommend the assorted cookies (some were good, others dry and bland) but it was nice to end with a strong Greek coffee. Server was friendly and efficient, and overall the resto was not a bad choice, especially for the al fresco atmosphere.

Really wanted to like this place, but sort of meh. Menu looked promising but we stuck with the basics, however the moussaka kind of one dimensional and the chicken souvlaki dry. Did enjoy the deserts we ordered, the olive oil chocolate mousse and walnut cake. Can see why this restaurant is popular, with the interior huge and buzzy, music and spacious patio. In one word: disappointing.

We had eaten lunch at Kypos years ago when they were located on Franklin Street and did not get great service. We returned for Triangle Restaurant Week to their relocated space in the Eastgate Shopping Center and were impressed with the atmosphere, food, and service. This is more upscale Greek food with prices to match. The TRW prices were actually a decent bargain compared to the regular menu prices. We enjoyed a horiatiki salad, keftedes meatballs, grilled trout, grilled salmon, and cookies for dessert. I enjoyed a Greek beer and my wife had a red wine. This was a much better experience than our previous one and we will definitely keep them in mind.

We visited Kipos early summer and had our son's birthday brunch there. We did family style and our family, including our one year old son looved the food! The restaurant is beautiful and the service was wonderful! Our waiter was super sweet and helpful with tending to ours as well as our baby's needs! We did have one of the items not come out during our meal but the rectified it promptly and didn't charge us for it which we appreciated. Overall great experience and highly recommend having special occasion meals there including if you have larger groups!

Best soup ever. Comfortable atmosphere. Healthy fresh food. Service is excellent. Great Greek salad. Giro

By far the best Greek food you can find in the area. The dishes are authentic and well executed. Some nights, there is live music, which enhances the whole experience. My favourite dish is "moussakas" as it reminds me of how my grandma used to make it. Totally recommend it!

So tasty!! Ordered the Atzem and it was so flavorful and came out very hot. Our waiter was so kind and helpful to answer any questions we had. The outdoor patio is gorgeous with so many plants and hanging lights, it felt like a Mediterranean getaway!

Great ambiance - lovely outdoor dining and garden. Really chill vibe and delicious assortment of Greek tastes. For the prices that are charged, the plates generally get filled with the lower cost ingredients- at the expense of the higher priced (eg lots of fries and basic lettuce. - but only one small skewer of chicken)....same goes for Greek yogurt dish - although the honey was good quality - it was a very slight dribble..... I am Greek and will affirm that the Spanakopita and some other dishes are authentically Greek - loved the zucchini, eggplant, potato dish- tasted like home... if the owners give more generous meat portions (and other more costly ingredients) it would feel like a better value....

This is one of the very best restaurants in Chapel Hill. Kipos is tucked away in an unassuming location - but once you walk into the outdoor area you are immediately thrilled. The food is very traditional and the drinks are all creative and refreshing. I have been here for both lunch and dinner, and I recommend both. If you are here during a dinner you are likely to hear live traditional music and see traditional Greek dancing. All of the staff are very familiar with the menu and give fantastic recommendations. I'm such a fan of this restaurant. Don't miss it!

Okay. It's rare that I go to a restaurant that has both the ambience and quality of food. This place was amazing. The ambience was on point and the live music was very good. The flavors of the dishes were truly outstanding. We had the flaming cheese as an appetizer (I forgot the name). Outstanding. The fisherman's stew was shockingly full of seafood; and flavor. The salmon had a unique smoky flavor. A rare rating from me.

Highly recommended. It's hard to find great Greek food outside of Greece. We know. We've spent a lot of time in Greece. And our experience with Greek restaurants outside of Greece in other countries is the food takes on a "nationalized" flavor. For example, Greek food in Germany has a decided German flavor. It's the same in Sweden, Norway and other countries. In the United States, Greek food is either good or it isn't. But there's no "U.S. overlay" on Greek food. KIPOS (it means "garden" in Greek) is a fantastic find for those looking for authentic Greek food in Orange County N.C and the surrounding areas. The family running this restaurant is from Karpenisi, Greece. The home-spun touch with each dish is evident from the care and supervision of family members right in the kitchen. We visited as a group of eight sampling a variety of dishes: spanakopita, grilled fish, Greek farmers salad (xoriatiki salata), red wine, giant beans, paidakia (lamb chops on a spith), beef slices, and a variety of vegetarian dishes. It was all scrumptious! The next time you're in Chapel Hill, put KIPOS on your "to go" list. You won't regret it.

If you're looking for an upscale Greek restaurant, keep Kipos in mind. The food was fantastic. Anytime you go to a Greek restaurant, you have to get one thing. Saganaki. Kilos does there's well. I also don't consider a restaurant Greek unless they serve Ouzo, and I was ecstatic to see that Kipos serves it. I'll be back

We came here to celebrate our 25-year anniversary. Everything was fantastic. The olive tapenade was OK. The sourdough with it was amazing. The potato spread and feta dip were fantastic. My husband got the salad with the cucumber, olives and peppers. I shared the green salad with my son. We ended up mixing the two. I got the spanatropita which was OK. My husband got the calamari which was perfect and my son got the dolmas which were good. Service was impeccable. Will definitely go back.

Kipos was okay. It wasn't our favorite, but we didn't dislike anything either. We ordered the trio dip appetizer to start. Several of the dips were tasty, but they provided hardly any pita to dip into them. They offered to bring us extra pita, but then charged us for the extra. Our meals were flavorful, but we couldn't really decide if we liked the flavors or not. Like I said, good, but not anything special or that I would recommend. Also, the service was exceptionally slow. There was nobody around because we were there at a weird time of day ~3:00 pm, but it took nearly 30 minutes for us to get the check and pay.

I hadn't been to Kipos in some time and since we were having a rare night out in Chapel Hill, it seemed like a good cozy spot for a meal before a performance. My wife and I both had fish specials (though my gut was telling me to get the Pastitsio). The server was delightful and ask if we wanted bread for the table as though it were gratis, but it was not. It was Union Special sourdough. Now I know bread. This bread was crusty and chewy with a large open crumb. The one thing this bread was not was flavorful. It had barely any tang and could have passed for any other crusty bread. The mains came out about 10 mins later and while both our fish had crispy skin originally, sitting in the broth or steam from the veggies underneath, rendered it null. Both of our dishes were running the gamut of temperatures from lukewarm/room temp to warm. We both agreed that the veggies or beans served with the dishes while seasoned all tasted the same. Overall, this experience seems to trend with Georgio's other places of being a Jack of all trades and master of very little. Maybe it's the change of space and what they have to work with or maybe there needs to be some hr decisions made in the kitchen. Desserts were delicious Staff was attentive and water was kept full. Next time I'll go with the Pastitsio

Pricey and the food is not very good at all. I fail to comprehend the popularity. I've been twice and had a very boring Greek grilled cheese that was alone on the plate..and not very good at all..looked like someone made it in a big hurry and threw it on the plate.bland and unexciting.. Went last night..souvlakia chicken dry, old and tough white meat chicken, tasteless but not as tough as the bread..could not even chew the crust.... Lackluster, dull and downright disappointing except for the tdiziki ..that was the only good thing about my entire meal. Blah. I shall not return

Weird location, but they made do with it to create a cool environment. My problem lies in the beet salad I ordered. All of the ingredients came out separated into different piles and the beets weren't even cut up. So I had to practically construct the thing myself, they should be paying me! Also, who puts mashed potatoes on a salad? Do I look like bob the builder without any tastebuds? Mid.

Ambience and decor are great. It is airy, welcoming, relaxed. There are all the seating options - bar, high top tables, small to large parties. The kitchen is open. The ceilings are high and there are glass garage doors that open to outdoor seating. On a wet and cold day, they have outdoor covered seating with heat lamps. It is tucked between Aldi and Dollar Tree. Even though it is in this dense shopping area, it is hidden from the parking. The food was fine. $14 for a decent sized starter. And friends had a salad with chicken and a breakfast plate. Many options. This would be significantly better if there were more waitstaff and if our waiter were more plugged in. Bring menus, sugar and spoons with coffee, water and refills, salt, offer recommendations when asked. If you're okay with that, it is a good and pretty casual spot.

PERFECT place for Greek food and a date night! I came here with my SO recently as he had been recently with a friend and loved it. There was definitely a lot of thought put into the decor and ambiance for this restaurant. As soon as you walk in past the outdoor seating area to the hostess stand, it feels special and well decorated. Inside there was a musician playing live music, who seemed very happy to be doing what he was doing. There weren't that many people inside that evening, but he would have a big smile on his face and acknowledge the groups that clapped for him after every song. We started with the drinks which were both delicious (I unfortunately cannot remember the names). We ordered the zucchini crisps, pastitsio, and shrimp saganaki. The zucchini crisps were good, super crispy and balanced perfectly with the fresh flavor tzatziki sauce. I will say they are sliced VERY thin, almost into chip size, and I wished the slices were a bit thicker to get a bit more of the juiciness and freshness from the zucchini. The pastitsio was AMAZING, the top layer of white sauce was thick and rich, and extremely flavorful. Probably my favorite dish of the night. My SO had the shrimp saganaki and liked it! It wasn't my favorite personally but definitely also flavorful. Also unexpectedly, the cheesecake here is AMAZING. Definitely not your standard cheesecake. I'm not a huge fan normally but this was exceptional and I'd highly recommend trying if you get the chance. Overall GREAT date night spot.

Took my son and sister in law for their birthdays, The service was impeccable and the food was great, from the grilled octopus to the lamb chops, it was a truly a wonderful meal!

We have LOVED Kipo's since they were on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. Their new location is just as charming, if not more so! We were thrilled that they were able to accommodate us on Mother's Day 2022 which happened to be graduation day for UNC-Chapel Hill. They were slammed but our service from Carolyn was exceptional. She was attentive and fun and patient with our large group. The food was just as stellar as always. It's been a while since the meal but I can still savor the flavors of their authentic Greek cuisine. I could go on and on about the variety of flavors so allow me. The union sourdough bread with an olive tapenade alongside is so simple yet so yummy. Our go-to is saganaki, a flambéed kefalograviera cheese with lemon & it never disappoints. Their wood-grilled octopus with herbs and lemon is one of the BEST octopus dishes we have ever enjoyed (and we order octopus often while dining out!). The selection of Greek wines warms my maiden-name of Chronis heart! I could dine here every day but I live in another state! So let's continue about some more of the food: do not miss their wood-grilled lamb chops or their souvlakia - either pork or chicken, roasted lemon potatoes, tzatziki, tomato - cucumber salad. For dessert please do not leave without having the manouri cheesecake which sports a Graham Cracker and Sweetened Manouri Cheese, Fruit & Honey. I dream about that dessert all the time. Amazing. Great management, Great host staff at the front. Charming room with live music happening often. And great service every time. It's a DO NOT MISS spot in the Chapel Hill area.

Amazing food, fantastic service. This place even REMINDS me of Greece! Absolutely outstanding.