Taverna Agora
Greek restaurant · Glenwood South ·

Taverna Agora

Greek restaurant · Glenwood South ·

Leafy rooftop patio with live music, mezze, and cocktails

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326 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603 Get directions

$20–30

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326 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603 Get directions

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Its leafy rooftop garden patio channels a Greek island evening—live bouzouki nights, mezze, and convivial service. Frequently recommended by Visit Raleigh and local critics, it remains a downtown classic for alfresco cocktails and Mediterranean hospitality.

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Michelle L.

Google
Mediterranean and Greek food restaurant. Vibes are casual with great Greek decor throughout. Dining on the upper patio is a must, beautiful and relaxing atmosphere! Great menu, variety of dishes. Food taste was good albeit lamb was lightly overcooked from a request of medium rare. Seasoning was on point and the sear was great. Still very juicy. Calamari was slightly heavy on the salt but loved the additions of the fried lemon and onions. The trio spreads with the pita was an amazing first course! Service was slightly lacking. Many voicing complaints about seating order to where customers could hear. Which, in our experience, seemed to affect the “friendliness” of the service, however everyone was nice and food came out in good time. Will absolutely come back!

Richard N

Google
Outstanding meal! I chose the tomahawk pork chop and was not disappointed at all. The spice rub was perfect and the sauce on top was quite flavorful. I had the yogurt parfait for dessert and it was a hefty portion. Highly recommend!

Sissy Z.

Google
Yum! We try to eat Greek whenever we travel and this was less than a mile from our hotel. Walked in at 1110am, first customers of the day and starving!! There is a lovely protected patio upstairs. If you are able to climb stairs, please do so. We ate upstairs My spouse ordered the baklava old fashioned and I ordered tea. He said it was fine, but didn't taste anything resembling baklava. Just a regular old fashioned We ordered saganaki for an appetizer and I asked for bread with it. Our server, Patrick, told us there is no bread at lunch, however, we could order a side of pita The saganaki came out pretty quickly and it gave him some trouble. It wasn't sizzling at the table, but he managed to get the brandy to flame a little. It was the most unusual saganaki! It had a breading of some sort on it. (see Pic) it was fine, but it wasn't melted on the skillet, almost resembled a piece of pie. We both ordered a bowl of Lemon chicken soup and I ordered the Strawberry fields salad. Spouse ordered a small Greek salad and a gyro. The soup was cold but delicious. I had to ask the food runner for salt and pepper and sweetener. The Strawberry salad is enough for the table. It's that big. Hubby's gyro was in a hard cold pita, he thought it was from yesterday, maybe?? The gyro meat is not the shaved roll. It is a very homemade tasting meat, with texture of meatloaf. He said it was fine. We ordered Greek coffee for dessert. The server brought us regular brewed coffee. He made the switch right away, after husband pointed out that we wanted the Greek coffee (almost espresso, not brewed) We had a nice lunch. We ordered a ton of food.

Rachel M.

Google
My server, Michael, was absolutely fantastic. He was very attentive and kind. Further, the food is delicious! I have the avgolemono, spicy feta spread, and baklava and it was all super delicious. Taverna is a great Greek restaurant to eat at if you’re in downtown Raleigh.

Michelle C.

Google
Love the deck outside, it's upstairs! The Greek wine (although I didn't order that). The cocktails (had an espresso martini). But above all, my fabulous waitress, Molly. What a fun night. I highly recommend!

Cam V

Google
Just Wow! Found this place per Tiktok and immediately went here tonight with my mother. the ambience was authentic and cute. low light and still bright that a day time meal here would be just as good. Seated quickly and even asked our preference on seating. The table and silverware were clean. Water was crisp and cold. Looked through the menu and decided on the Seafood Pasta. We started with the spicy feta. 10/10. It was fresh, the pita bread was so soft and tasty, and the cucumbers were so crunchy and a great addition. The seafood pasta. $37 i believe. but 100/10. I am picky when it comes lobster as it’s so easy to get wrong, this hands down was the best i’ve ever had. all of the seafood was so fresh, cleaned and cooked perfect. the cream sauce was so good i could’ve licked the plate clean. Not a huge fan of tomatoes so definitely could’ve done without those, but they cut small and also cooked good. Very decent portion. My mom also loved her food. around $80 for all three plates of food. I will definitely be coming back here. Stunning stunning stunning.

Mcla26

Google
Regan took care of us. She was amazing, did an excellent job and even helped us with the menú. She’s very kind, professional, and detail-oriented. I definitely recommend her! The food was just delicious

Antonia T.

Google
Food, service and atmosphere were excellent. Our waitress was Hanna and you could not ask for anyone better. She was so accommodating and friendly. The general manager was also exceptional—working hard cleaning tables and setting them up again for new customers. This was my first visit and I highly recommend this restaurant! We had a special restaurant set menu since it was restaurant week. It was as good as food I have eaten in Greece.
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Dipsikha B.

Yelp
Took my husband here for a surprise birthday celebration, and it turned out to be such a memorable evening! The vibe is amazing -- you truly feel like you've been transported to Greece. From the décor to the music and overall atmosphere, everything felt special. The staff were friendly, attentive, and really helped make the evening smooth and enjoyable. The belly dancing was the highlight of the night -- so fun and lively! It added such a unique, festive touch and made the whole experience even more worthwhile Food wise, chicken Platter - Absolutely delicious! Generous portions, great flavors, and beautifully presented. Lamb Shank - This one wasn't really our thing -- a bit too heavy on the tomato flavor for our taste. Might be an acquired flavor, but just not for us. Orange Cake - A sweet surprise! It was free for the birthday person, and it was light, zesty, and the perfect end to the meal. Total cherry on top! All in all, it was a fantastic evening. Great food, warm service, fun entertainment, and thoughtful birthday touches. I can't wait to go back again!
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Jaime S.

Yelp
We decided late on Sunday to have dinner at Tavern Agora and we were both so glad that we did!! We were seated right away on the beautiful rooftop. It was such a perfect night to be outside. Jordan J was our server and she was wonderful! We started with cocktails and the traditional sampler. Everything on the sampler was so fresh and delicious. The spanakopita was amazing, the calamari was fresh and fried perfectly, the tzatziki was perfection! For our entree's, I had the Shrimp Souvlaki Dinner and my daughter ordered the Fisherman's Seafood Linguine. We both enjoyed our meals and were so glad we chose to have dinner at Tavern Agora. It was the perfect evening from start to finish. Everything was so fresh and delicious.
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Matt B.

Yelp
Update, The business owner commented on my review to say "please email me so that I can resolve this with you", which I did. I got an auto reply "Thank you for your request. A ticket has been created and a support representative will be reviewing your request and will send you a response in 24-48 hours. If this is an urgent matter, please call your area or department manager" Spoiler alert, 48hrs passed with no response. All I'll say about this place is Caveat Emptor.
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Riley H.

Yelp
Great food, but not a great experience with a pre-planned and paid for group family-style dinner. Was charged extra than the contract we signed. When trying to resolve this, I was given an explanation that completely contradicted our terms. Not worth the fight, but I won't be hosting any business events here in the future.
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Jen S.

Yelp
If the food was horrible I would still be tempted to give it 5 stars because the service was so good, thank YOU LYNNE!!! What an amazing meal and experience! Everything is good and they clearly care! You won't be disappointed! Get the lemon chicken soup, we got two to go as well!
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Lou E.

Yelp
Excellent dinner for 5. We all thoroughly enjoyed our dinner last week. We ordered a lot of food. First arrived an order of the Trio Dips of Tzatziki, sun-dried tomato hummus, and spicy feta spread and pita. We opted for a Greek Dinner for 5 which included Greek village sausage (loukaniko), herb marinated lamb chops, chicken souvlaki, and shrimp souvlaki. Served with Greek village salad, green beans, roasted lemon potatoes, pita, and tzatziki. Cost was $37 per person. The feast started arriving first came the Trio of Dips with soft warm pita. All were delicious and the favorite one was the spicy feta spread. Then the major food started being served...we ordered too much food. A really huge platter of meats and shrimp arrived. Ten perfectly grilled lamb chops. Not one morsel of lamb was left. I thought the weak link would be the grilled sausage but I was wrong. It was delicious. I just couldn't stop eating it. I gave up shrimp for more sausage. I was told the shrimp were tasty with the grilled char. Others loved the chicken. Needless to say there was no protein left. Plenty of tzatziki, pita, green beans, potatoes and Greek salad made their way home for leftovers. Service was great. Prices were reasonable for the amount of food we received. Highly recommend and definitely make a reservation in advance. Taverna Agora was packed when we left at 7:00PM after a 2 hour feast.
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Samantha R.

Yelp
Came to Taverna for Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week. They have a both lunch and dinner specials but be sure to ask for the Restaurant Week menu. I started off with the Halara cocktail, essentially a hibiscus infused margarita. It's both strong in liquor and strong in a floral notes. There are three options for each dinner course, I had the stuffed eggplant, lamb tips and orzo and for dessert the orange cake which the waitress recommended. Overall a solid meal but I wish both the eggplant and the lamb tips had a little more salt and seasoning. Dessert was my favorite, the cake was very moist. The waitress was very attentive and the restaurant was packed by 7pm. There are both indoor and outdoor seating but if weather permits I'd highly recommend the rooftop. There's a good breeze from the fans and a nice view to Hillsborough Street.
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Raul V.

Yelp
The server (Lexi) and her trainee were outstanding!! Very attentive to our needs. The place was deceiving from the outside. Looked small but when you get in it's big! Great decoration. Great lighting. Clean. The music was loud enough to hear, but we were able to carry out a normal conversation. Calamari, main dishes, salads and desserts were amazing. Orange cake, lemon cake, baklava and baklava cheesecake. All were delicious. Lemon cake was the clear winner. Highly recommend this place!!!
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Marcello B.

Yelp
Great ambiance, nice atmosphere, and the service was excellent. This restaurant has a very homie vibe while making you feel as though you've been transported to another location. Tried the Fisherman's seafood Linguini and it was exquisite. Would highly recommend!
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Quaniqua M.

Yelp
It's a cute little place! They don't have their own parking, but they do have street parking and a paid parking lot across the street. I was greeted and seated immediately even though i had to wait for the other 2 people in my party. Our server was really friendly. The food was good other than the burger my sister got. It's a bit expensive so I would probably only go back because my mom loves it.
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Monica M.

Yelp
Great place for brunch! The rooftop is beautiful and has a great aesthetic, luckily I went when the weather was great! I got a Greek salad and it was absolutely delicious, it tasted so refreshing and even though I'm not a huge raw tomato person I very much enjoyed it with the dressing and rest of the ingredients. Our server was nice and helpful and suggested the doughnuts which my friend loved definitely recommend as a place to check out for brunch or lunch if you enjoy Greek food.
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Maddy E.

Yelp
We attended for their monthly Greek night and had so much fun! The service was excellent, ambiance is warm, just like you were in Greece. And the food is incredible- I have never been disappointed. The Mykonos pasta is delicious! As are the dips and pita!
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Damarius Q.

Yelp
The service is amazing! The food is phenomenal and perfectly portioned and you can tell the ingredients are fresh! I recommend eating upstairs because the vibes are beautiful out here.
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Rob R.

Yelp
From the moment we walked in, everything--from the food to the service to the ambiance--was absolutely perfect. I was in town for work, and a coworker highly recommended this spot. I'm so glad she did--and equally glad she suggested making a reservation, as it definitely gets busy. We were lucky to be seated upstairs on a beautiful evening, and it truly felt like being transported to a Greek island. The breeze, the aromas, and the relaxed, charming setting all came together to create a magical atmosphere. We started with the Traditional Sampler, which was a fantastic introduction to the menu's bold and authentic flavors. The spanakopita and the meatballs were especially delicious, but honestly, everything on the plate was a hit. Since there were only two of us, we saved room for dessert--and I'm glad we did. I chose the Limoncello cake, which was light, bright, and the perfect end to the meal. Next time, I've got my eye on the baklava cheesecake. Our server was attentive but never intrusive, giving us plenty of time and space to enjoy our evening and conversation. If you're in town, this place is a must. I'll definitely be back!
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Ashley J.

Yelp
This place is incredible!!!! The rooftop bar ambiance is amazing! They have the best espresso martinis and they sell glass bottles of acqua panna!! The spanakopita is phenomenal. The bar manager is so nice and she gives great recommendations.
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Jessica C.

Yelp
We came for a late-evening snack, but I didn't love what we tasted. I wasn't a huge fan of the eggplant and I usually love anything eggplant. The sauce just tasted a little bit odd. The sampler was pretty good-my favorite thing from the whole meal was the spanakopita. I think we would need to come back and try some different things. Maybe we will ask what the favorites and best sellers are.
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Poppa H.

Yelp
Ordered takeout which was promptly processed. While I waited enjoyed a beer . Friendly atmosphere nice decor. Beer was nice and cold. Looking forward to trying the rooftop dining experience.
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Audrey P.

Yelp
We took the kids, one of whom has multiple severe food allergies, and our server and the restaurant's attention to our orders were impeccable. We ordered the family feast for three of us to share while our kiddo ordered an allergy-friendly meal separately just to be extra safe to avoid any potential cross contamination. Everything was delicious and it was so much food, but most importantly, our kiddo was able to safely enjoy a delicious meal that was different than the usual options he has at other restaurants. The greek salad was honestly my favorite part, but the shrimp skewers and meatballs took a very close second. He had the lamchops, lemon potatoes, and green beans -- and ate all of it! Highly recommend and will be back!

Becca Y.

Yelp
Hands down the worst dining experience ever. It was blatant that our server did not prioritize our table because we were Asian. The treatment felt biased and dismissive from the start. We waited over 10 minutes before anyone came by, while tables seated after us were greeted and served immediately. Drinks took 20+ minutes, and another table that arrived later had already eaten, paid, and left before we got our food. Our food finally came after 1 hour and 20 minutes -- cold. When questioned, the server blamed family-style dining, our party size, and the kitchen being "slammed," none of which explained why other tables were served first. The dining room wasn't even busy, and once I complained to the manager, our food appeared almost instantly. Asking for the check was another ordeal -- ignored twice, and the third time we had to get up and approach her because she was busy taking photos for another table. By then, half our group had already walked out. The hostess was wonderful and the manager did try to step in, but the damage was done. What should have been a birthday celebration turned into an experience where we felt marginalized and unwelcome. We didn't expect special treatment -- just basic respect. Instead, we left singled out and dismissed.
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Anne P.

Yelp
Great day for lunch and I just had to try the Mykonos Chicken Penne. It was so yummy and had left overs to take home. Service was great and we got to sit upstairs where we had the nice warm sun. First time to have lunch here and I highly recommend it.
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Alvin M.

Yelp
Large restaurant with rooftop and indoor seating. Rooftop was beautiful and filled with real plants. Friendly staff who took great care of our big group. Lamb burger was moist and delicious. Lots of great appetizer options to share. Drinks were well made. Would come back.
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Cindy G.

Yelp
We have come here a few times with other couples and have always had great experiences. We are always fortunate enough to get rooftop dining with a fun view and decor. Baklava cheesecake is delicious! Staff was attentive and food is fresh and flavorful.
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Spri J.

Yelp
I'm usually pretty stingy with my 5-star ratings but this outing gets no complaints from me. Parking was a breeze, though I had a wait a couple minutes for someone to open up a spot for me. Worth it - I parked right outside the restaurant! The host let us pick our own table by the airy front door. Thomas the server was laid back and cool. I had the Chopped Marouli Salad. That's romaine, mix of fresh herbs, Manouri cheese, red wine vinaigrette - but no cheese for me. It was heavy on the oil, but that's okay. Then there was the Gemista. Slow-roasted tomato and bell pepper, filled with rice, tomato, fresh herbs. Served with seasonal vegetables. In this case, the "seasonal vegetables" was string beans. It was the highlight of the meal. My niece had the grilled salmon, which I did not try. We were wrapping up to leave when Thomas asked if we wanted dessert. We said no, though this was a late birthday dinner for me. Hearing that, Thomas informed that birthday customers get a free dessert. Since "free" is my favorite word, I ordered the Limoncello Cake - lemon cake with lemon cream frosting. It was delicious, as was the Greek Coffee. However, that coffee packed a real punch. Great place! Go tonight! A.
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Elisabeth M.

Yelp
Lovely ambience close to the North Carolina General Assembly. Beautifully decorated space for a Greek restaurant with a delicious lunch of gyro served with salad, tzatziki and perfect hot fries. Service was good and food came out quickly.
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Charles V.

Yelp
My family and I had a lovely dining experience enjoying one of my favorite cuisines ... Greek! And it all began on the upstairs terrace ... an open air dining area that was very inviting. Regarding the menu, there were many wonderful options to choose from, which made it difficult to decide, but we were up for the challenge! We started with the Spicy Feta Spread and the Stuffed Eggplant. Very tasty! For our entrees, we went family style and ordered the Gemista (stuffed tomato and green pepper), Pork Souvlaki Platter, and the Lamb Chops. Everything was amazing! And we had just enough room for dessert, so we shared a Baklava Cheesecake. Yum! Of course, I washed all this food down with a lovely Greek beer. I believe a return visit is in my future.
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Markiesa B.

Yelp
This is an updated review! We came on a Sunday for brunch and sat right at the bar. I tried the gyro hash and did the carafe of pineapple mimosas. The mimosa was good of course. The hash was like the perfect size amount for my hunger that morning. It has two eggs on top with potato's, gyro and some other things in it. Glad I came back for a second time and tried something different.

Marcel T.

Yelp
Uncomfortable too hot and humid The food was mediocre at best The lamb Shank was tough Fortunately the service was okay I wouldn't recommend it and not planning to return anytime soon
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Joey C.

Yelp
Nothing not to LOVE about this place. The meal was perfect all the way through from the first sip of a cocktail to the dessert. Service was great. If you have the time, reserve your table well in advance to ensure you can eat on the top level, however; the seating matters the least when the food is this food. Such a nice ambiance that makes you forget you're in downtown Raleigh. Highly recommend for both adventurous and picky eaters.
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John K.

Yelp
The service provided by Brielle was exceptional and very friendly. The food is always good but the service and attention was above and beyond. We look forward to returning.

Yvette S.

Yelp
Fun place to dine. Live music and a belly dancer. If you want a more quiet and romantic ambiance head upstairs.
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Tony T.

Yelp
I visited there with my family after reading some positive reviews on Yelp. We don't go to too many places in downtown Raleigh so this was an opportunity to support a local business there. The atmosphere was very friendly and inviting. There was Greek-themed music playing in the background. The use of wood all throughout the restaurant with nice touches of greenery was very comforting. We went there in the early afternoon on a Sunday brunch so it was not crowded inside. There were stairs leading to a deck up top where you can eat and have a nice view of downtown, but we did not go up there. We'll save that for next time! The staff were pleasant and since this was our first time visiting there, we asked several questions about the menu. Our waiter was very accommodating and attentive to our needs. As for the food, the one word I can use that sums up everything is FRESH! Everything was home made with great care, and it tasted that way. My son had the meatballs, they were huge. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to taste them before he gobbled them down, but I did get a chance to try some of the tomato sauce. It was fabulous! Very fresh, perfect balance of herbs and spices. It would make a great soup if pureed too! My wife had the Chicken Penne Mykonos. She loved it. She even mentioned the freshness of all of the ingredients and the flavors in the dish. The chicken was very flavorful and tender. The pasta was cooked nicely and the white wine lemon cream sauce was light, bright flavored with the lemon and sooooo good! I had the gyro pita. I've tried lots of gyro pitas in the past and I wanted to compare this one to the others. It was no comparison. Again, everything was so fresh. The veggies were crisp, the tzatziki sauce was the perfect to accent the meal, light and had a lot of flavor. The gyro meat was seasoned just right and very tender. Best gyro pita I've had! We had the calamari for an appetizer. It was lightly fried and very tender. It seems like it just had salt for seasoning and that was enough. There was a spicy tomato sauce that went with it and like the sauce for the meatballs, it was very, very good! I had the spanakopita for an appetizer and it was amazing! 3 large sized pieces. They could almost be a meal by themselves. So much spinach was packed into each one. They were dense. I think phyllo dough that was used, and it was very, very flaky. Each one was lightly fried and not greasy. The spinach and feta were lightly seasoned which was nice because the lemon sauce that went with it was perfect with it. It was a bit tart as expected, with nice lemon flavor. It went well with the spanakopita. Overall, we really, really enjoyed our time there. We will definitely go back and get some these dishes again as well as trying some new items. If you like Greek food, you need to try them out.
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PJ S.

Yelp
Four stars for great food, service, and ambiance. 2 stars for value. I popped in for Sunday Brunch and was seated on the upstairs deck outside with a great street view. I ordered French toast with a side of fruit and an iced tea. Everything tasted great. French toast wasn't overly sweet. Presentation was nice. But $25 for a small plate of French toast with fruit and drink? And that's $30 with tip. Yowsa! I get that we have inflation but Nothing on that plate justified that price.
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Sonam S.

Yelp
Service is always great here, and the atmosphere is nice. I loved the chicken penne past, so I highly recommend that!
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Amy M.

Yelp
Stopped by for a late lunch with a big group and the folks at Taverna were very accommodating. We sat in the upstairs greenhouse which is so beautiful, bright and open. We ordered a couple of cocktails which were very yummy. I highly recommend the mixed berry mule. I ordered the lunch gyro with a side salad. It was very good and fresh. Ate everything! One member in our party went for the moussaka and absolutely devoured it. We had a great lunch and excellent service. Definitely try this place as it is something different to try. You won't be disappointed!
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A M.

Yelp
When I received my food, there was a hair in my salad. When they brought my receipt, there was nothing taken off my bill. The manager did not come to the table and when I asked for something to be taken off the bill, they only took all three dollars. I give this restaurant a bad review because I felt like someone should have came to my table and spoke with me and more than three dollars should have been taken off my field.
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John W.

Yelp
seafood linguine was outstanding. I would be back just for that. We ate on the rooftop..
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Cameron F.

Yelp
Justin did a great job as a server. I came for dinner and ordered the sangria, calamari and chicken Mykonos pasta (highly recommend). Make sure to sit on the rooftop - even with bad weather it's still a great atmosphere.
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Kellie D.

Yelp
I've eaten at Taverna Agora many times over the years, even when it was located in its original location on Glenwood. It has never disappointed. The past few times I have been for Sunday brunch. I've had the Greek omelette, the tomato feta scramble and most recently the baked eggs and pita. My favorite place to sit is upstairs on the open deck. It was a little warm this past Sunday when I went but still such a nice, relaxed vibe. The only downside was that our table was right next to the dishwashing station and it was SO LOUD. I swear it sounded like they were throwing the dishes. The baked eggs were delicious but I ordered mine without pita and then I had nothing to soak up all that yummy sauce with. I should have asked for a spoon to get every morsel. We didn't order cocktails but I saw some at another table and they looked delicious. Overall a great place to grab brunch.
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Alice L.

Yelp
Had a very nice dinner- all the food was so yummy- portions are pretty large- service was great and attentive- restaurant is large and spacious- desserts were good too- we got limoncello cake and baklava but honestly was too full to enjoy it
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Andrew O.

Yelp
Great Mediterranean food. Really really high quality gyro. Strawberry salad was amazing. Really enjoyed the calamari. Gorgeous rooftop dining area. Perfect for groups and parties. Very attentive and respectful service. Would love to go back and try more things.
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Jacqueline M.

Yelp
Super fast service. I placed an order online for pickup, and my order was ready within ten minutes. I stepped inside briefly to grab my takeout, and the restaurant looked very cozy and quaint. It wasn't crowded on a Monday night. I ordered the Chicken Penne Mykonos, which I liked. The portion size was filling, and I liked the rich, creamy flavor of the pasta sauce. Taverna Agora seems like a solid choice for comfort food -- either on a night out or to-go.
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Maria L.

Yelp
My date and I dined at Taverna Agora last night, March 18, 2025, on a first date. As a Greek, I was familiar with the dishes. We started with Spanakopita, which was very good. Then we ordered Pastitsio, which was fair. I typically don't order that dish when dining out because I prefer my own version, but it was decent. Lastly, we had the Souvlaki plate, which was very good! Regarding the service, we had to ask for a specific table away from other diners to be a little more private, and it seemed like the staff wasn't pleased with our request, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. Our server didn't introduce himself properly, so I didn't catch his name. Overall, we felt completely rushed throughout our dining experience. When our server, a young man, asked if we wanted dessert, we declined but requested a to-go box. He returned with the box and proceeded to remove everything from our table, including our utensils, which we could have used to scrape our plates. Instead, we had to use the skewer sticks. He stood there waiting for us to pay, not giving us a moment to digest our food. To top it off, he took our water glasses and even the one with beer that still had some left! Extremely disappointed considering I'm in the hospitality industry myself.
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Riyona A.

Yelp
Very cute spot. I'm a big fan of Greek food and came here for a girls night. Ended up ordering their Kafe-tini, which is a take on an espresso martini. It was ok, but not my favorite. It got the job done though. For an appetizer we ordered the sun dried tomato hummus and it was delicious. And then we moved to entrees, which we all ordered the penne Mykonos pasta. I banged mine lol so it was definitely good. We were also celebrating a birthday so they were very kind to bring out dessert with a candle for my friend. We sat upstairs in their terrace area which I'm sure is a dream in the warmer weather months. Overall I enjoyed myself and I will be back.
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Ileana F.

Yelp
Porkchop o porkchop, how I love you. lol! No but seriously this is one of the most delicious porkchops I have ever had. It was flavorful, it was tender, it was delicious and just beautifully done. I will be back for this porkchop!! The greenbeans were also the seasonal vegetable and it was delicious. The entire meal was honestly incredible, this is such a good spot!! Dessert was lovely, the lemon cake was light and had a tasty berry sauce. All just beautifully done. The upstairs insulated seating was gorgeous and I think this is a spot you can easily dress up or down depending on your vibe! Service was excellent, he was attentive and everything arrived with great time. I'll be back!!!!! Get the porkchop!
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Justin J.

Yelp
Came here for a large business meeting. Food was fine, nothing really jumped off the plate and stood out. Food had been ordered for the table but honestly the portion sizes were extremely skimpy and what I was being asked to share was basically an appetizer for one. Service was fine. The baklava was actually really great, it wasn't sickly sweet and it had a nice nutmeg and maybe some allspice or clove to it? But other than that, I felt that everything was middle of the road. Which isn't bad! Don't let the three stars deter you! It's just not a standout, especially for the price point. J.Ja
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Ruby G.

Yelp
Really great atmosphere and service. The food and drinks are always good. If you're into mediterranean it's definitely worth checking out.
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Aneudis V.

Yelp
Great food and service, one of favorite places to go to in the Raleigh! I would highly recommend.
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Angela D.

Yelp
Great experience both times I've been there. Once with just my fiance, and the second time For brunch with ten of us total. Each time the service & food was great. The food is just so delicious, all ten of us loved what we ordered and almost all ordered something different. Will definitely be back & will bring people there who visit us from out of state!
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Justin W.

Yelp
Courtney (with a C) was a rockstar! Great service. Great food. Great time. Will come again soon!