Taverna Cretekou

Greek restaurant · Old Town

Taverna Cretekou

Greek restaurant · Old Town

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818 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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Relaxed space with a garden offers a taste of Greece with homestyle eats & weekly bouzouki music.  

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818 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314 Get directions

tavernacretekou.com

$$ · Menu

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818 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314 Get directions

+1 703 548 8688
tavernacretekou.com

$$ · Menu

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@infatuation

"Taverna Cretekou has been an Old Town fixture since 1973, and is as perfect for a souvlaki with your grandma as it is for splitting spanakopita with a date. It’s family-run, and has kept a steady stream of loyal diners for over 50 years with stellar staple dishes. Come here to experience Greek dishes that’ll make you feel closer to the Aegean than the Potomac, like the rich and cheesy lamb exohiko and the creamy, lemony glossa aegeou stuffed flounder." - madeline weinfield

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"Taverna Cretekou is as consistent as they come — this family-run, Greek restaurant has been in business for nearly half a century. Its spacious garden patio should be particularly appealing in warm weather." - Missy Frederick, Eater Staff

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"In Old Town, Taverna Cretekou’s lush side street garden is a beautiful spot for a glass of wine and a meze platter." - Adele Chapin

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Heather Shaffer

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Full Disclosure!!! I have not eaten here. However, in reading the reviews, I don't think I would have. But as I walked down Oldtown last night leaving another restaurant, I noticed something moving in this restaurant's window. It was a mouse 🐁. I was so shocked! Listen, I get it. There is food and everyone has to eat but inside or the restaurant smh. He was so comfortable, like he was a long-time guest of the establishment. I wouldn't suggest giving them a try and definitely think the health inspector should pay them a visit.

Marshall W

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I've lived in Old Town for a while and I've been wanting to try this place since I moved here. It always looked so good and cute. While the atmosphere is charming, I was pretty underwhelmed with the food. Our glassware was dirty and so were the plates. All the food we ordered just wasn't really on par for the price. My date and I both got the specials which sounded delicious but just fell flat. I hope that they were just having an off night because I love Greek food so I will come back at some point to try again but for my first visit it was a disappointment.

Barbara Wollenberg

Google
Nice elegant restaurant with fresh and delicious food. We enjoyed ourselves there. The waiters are nice and friendly. All in all we had a pleasant experience.

Maethum

Google
The restaurant interior took me back to Mykonos summer 2023☺️ the food was amazing especially the salad and lamb chops. Also the Olive oil for pita & bread was soooooo good. The staff were so nice & courtesy. 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

George Marneris

Google
Taverna Cretekou really does transport back to Greece! Beautifully decorated inside and a great patio garden to enjoy a meal on a nice day. Overall food is good. Let me preface by saying I have very high standards for Greek cuisine as I grew up eating it daily, and visit Greece annually. The catch of the day was fresh and cooked nicely. The frozen-like vegetables were an afterthought, better to not even put them on the plate. Like that they put capers on the horiatiki. The stewed eggplant was delicious and hearty. Calamari was ok. Really enjoyed their olive oil with fresh herbs for dipping bread. The taverna cretekou platter fell short for me. The flavors on the moussaka and pastitsio were off for me. Felt as if the bechamel and ground beef lacked seasoning and flavor.

Alexa Rockwell

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My husband and I came here for our 2nd wedding anniversary because we honeymooned in Greece. Not only was the decor authentic from floor to ceiling, the courtyard was adorable and our service was excellent. Not to mention, the food was phenomenal. Best Tzatziki we’ve ever had!

KALVIN FOWLER

Google
This place is truly a hidden gem . You wouldn’t expect it to be so nice . Has a covered patio in the back so you can enjoy the breeze and a little sun . Just beautiful . Greek food is one of my favorites and wine list is great too . Sweat date spot will definitely impress . Quiet too, love it

Ted Peroulakis

Google
As a family of Greeks traveling from Florida to visit the Washington DC area, we were thoroughly impressed with the delicious Greek food and the kind staff at Taverna Cretekou. I would highly recommend it as one of the best restaurants in the Washington DC area.