Taverna Khione

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   Elizabeth

   Tampa

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   On a cold Tuesday night four of us gathered for an early dinner at the Taverna. The waitress was gracious and accommodating. The wine list is extensive and excitingly different. We selected a delicious red wine from Peloponnese, from Abelon Winery and sipped that with dips ( tzatziki, a feta and hot and sweet pepper, taramasalata) served with grilled and charred peasant bread brushed with oil. We sampled a baked filo pie filled with braised leeks, feta and dill was rich, with alLucious creaminess and flaky pastry, a Greek white bean soup with vegetables and herbs, a Pastitsio of pasta, béchamel, and classic cinnamon, tomato beef combination. The sides chosen were warm herb roasted beets which were beautifully sweet and savory, melt in your mouth roasted potatoes, infused with fresh lemon, and a platter of perfectly baked delicata squash rings. What a treat to explore so many unique flavors, colors and textures of what felt like super healthy options. The menu is al la carte and we could have also chosen halibut, lamb shanks, or chops, sea bass, and so much more. One diner enjoyed a dark NA Portland produced local beer. Desert was the classic baklava that was prepared with a top and bottom file crust filled with cinnamon scented walnut mixture, and a slice of yellow cake dotted with fruity cherries and topped with a cherry juice drizzle. The cherries used were just beautiful in flavor. Tiny vintage cups of Turkish coffee were strong and black and slightly sweetened with honey. The Taverna is a cozy cafe just off Main St in Brunswick, surprisingly simple and elegant at once. We were told by the server they sell their imported wines through a wine club and host wine pairing dinners. We plan to return often.
   

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   mark

   Grand Rapids

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 18 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious! Lamb was tender and not strong. Sea bass was spot on. Wine and desserts were wonderful. Can't wait to return!
   

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   Jean

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Always the most delicious food and wonderful service!
   

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   Vince

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 4 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Impressed. Food was delicious. Service excellent..
   

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   Grace

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of my favorite restaurants for its consistently good and interesting food as well as the atmosphere. It’s a great space and you and your dinner companion(s) can actually hear each other. Service was, as usually, friendly and attentive and I appreciate the guidance in making decisions about which dishes to order, especially when sharing.
   

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   Eric

   Minneapolis

   37 reviews

   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This taverna is a step above the most common purveyors of Greek food. The menu choices were a bit different and the wine list was very extensive. We had a friendly server who was very knowledgeable about Greek wines.
   

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   Mark

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 13 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food at Taverna Khione keeps getting better. It offers impressive, authentic, and tasty dishes. The addition of a wine club is a real plus!
   

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   Ruth

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a pleasurable experience at this little chef-owned taverna. Classic homestyle Greek dishes, local ingredients, delightful Greek wines, and a cozy vibe.
   

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   Christos

   Greater Boston

   21 reviews

   3.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   This was our second excursion to Brunswick to visit Taverna Khione. While all of the food we tried was inspirational and uses locally sourced ingredients, the taste was not quite there for all of the dishes we tried. Excellent grilled kalamari and katsikaki with trahanas for example, accompanied by a good beef stew with figs. But we did find the pickled mullet and lamb meatballs lacking or not to our taste. The dips were well prepared and were presented with an excellent bread, but they would have gone far better with some pita bread, while the great bread would have made a nice table intro with some Greek EVOO. The kydonia (quince) dessert was amazing.
   

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    Megan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5

    The restaurant is great! Recommend making the reservation by calling though. At the restaurants discretion they can charge you no show fees to your opentable based reservations and opentable cannot rectify false charges, only the restaurant — even if you attend your own reservation. Bad business.
    

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