Customer Reviews | Press 

 

 

"Ate there last night for the second time and it was even better than the first. Took my Greek dad (and mom, sister and her husband) and he thought the food was very authentic. Everything was delicious, gyro, pistachio, moussaka, spanakopita, etc. Service was friendly but very slow, which we think was because everything is made fresh to order; it was worth the wait. Desserts (especially the loukomades) were awesome." 

 

"Being fussy about Greek food, the Plaka was tops. We had Avgolemono soup which is a lemon orzo soup that was delicious. I had Youvetzi which is lamb and tomato orzo stewlike. The lamb came off the bone with my fork and it melted in my mouth. The Greek salad was very good as well as the desserts."

 

"Went to Plaka last night with my hubby. We started with the platter of dips and they were good. The olives served with the complimentary pita were amazing. Had the lamb and orzo and it was delicious. My hubby had the lamb and beef gyro and thought it was good. BYOB, so that's a plus. Great neighborhood spot with inviting and helpful staff."

 

"Have eaten there two weeks in a row and love it. We are not Greek, but grew up with Greek friends and it reminds us of their excellent home cooking. It's all good - great salad, awesome jumbo shrimp and pistachio. Try it, you won't be disappointed!"

 

"Loved this new restaurant. Ordered a few appetizers over a couple of visits as my meal and way to taste several things - includes sampler platters. All were generous portions and excellent, home made taste. Unique and yummy food. Great bread basket. Great service, clean and newly renovated with both booths and table with table cloth. Reasonable prices."

 

"I was there this weekend and had the lamb with orzo and it was delicious!!! I am going back this weekend with my friends to share the good for with them!!!"

 

 

 

 

New Taverna in Town
 

“Named after the oldest section in Athens, the Plaka Taverna has been open for just year. The interior of the restaurant has the feel of a friendly neighborhood luncheonette. The souvlaki as pita sandwiches are packed with hefty portions of meat and the chicken soup with orzo and egg lemon sauce plays as well in the summer as it does in the winter.

 

“The greek salad looks and tastes, fresh-made with feta, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions and juicy tomatoes. The nicely browned spanikopita is Greek comfort food to the highest order and the moussaka is a model of its kind. Lastly, the yiouvetsi sti gastra is a dish that delights from the first bite to the last swallow.”

 

 

 

“Inside and out, the Plaka is crisp and inviting with blue-and-white checkered tablecloths, tall painted windows and dazzling hand-painted jewelry. For those who have yet to try Greek food it is savory, delicious, healthy and affordable. Plaka offers lunch specials daily, which range in price from $6.50 to $10.50. The authentic Greek gyros roasted on a vertical spit are the biggest sellers.

 

“All the ingredients are fresh and authentic, like their Greek olives that they marinate themselves. The desserts are made with imported Creten honey, the potatoes are fresh-cut Idahos covered in grated Kefalotyri cheese and pure Greek oregano. At Plaka, an Old World concept of hospitality and service prevails. Most people associate Greek food with gyros and souvlakis though its far more expansive than that. An authentic Greek menu encompasses a variety of meat and vegetable dishes. If you're new to this cuisine, a great way to sample dishes is with one of the mixed appetizers (pikilies).

 

“Plakas signature dishes are customer favorites. They primarily consist of sautees of shrimp, veal or chicken and they're served with a variety of sides. Their Greek pastried and desserts feature phyllo dough, such as baklava, rizogalo and galaktoboureko. The desserts are freshly made on the premises and also available for take - out.”

 

 

 

A Taste of Athens in Randolph
 

“The Plaka is a neighborhood in Athens famous for shopping and boutiques, a tourist attraction from which can be seen some of Greece's most magnificent ruins. It's a highly cultural area and is vibrantly depicted in one of the splendid hand-painted murals on the walls of George and John Roussos' charming new eating establishment. Glasses sparkle; the floors are spotless. To your right is the restaurant's open kitchen and spit as well as a take-out counter and cabinets of deep rich red. Greek music plays from the speakers and cheerful blue-and-white-checked tablecloths add an appealing tavern touch.

 

“Come spring, we'll have outdoor seating," George says. "It has taken us about one year, including three full months for renovations. We opened just before Thanksgiving."

 

“Plaka hums with call-in orders for lunch. Every authentic, tempting dish on the menu - including desserts - is homemade, on the premises and available for for take-out..."

 

"This food you can't get anywhere else," George says. "At dinner we have become famous for our quails, Ortikia Sta karvouna (over charcoal fire). I can't believe what a big seller this is ($13.95). We stuff them with feta and spinach. Delicious."

 

"I have people coming from Lake Hopatcong, Chester Hills, Kinnelon, Parsippany," George says. "Word gets around. Also St. Andrews is up the road with a large Greek population. But a lot of other nationalities have discovered us too and come back for more."