Mediterraneo

Mediterraneo, located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, is a casual fine dining restaurant serving European cuisine focusing mainly on Greek fare.  The restaurant is essentially a long rectangle with small tables near the front and large group tables tucked into more secluded areas.  I was with a large group and began my meal with the three dip (tzatziki, homous, tarama)  platter which also included warm, soft pitas.  For smaller groups, a tzatziki and pita appeitizer is also available.

Tzatziki, Homous and Tarama Dip with Pita (Three Dip Platter), $11.25

There are a wide variety of entrees to choose from such as chicken/pork or lamb souvlaki, seafood options like the kalamari dinner, pastas, specialty items such as the Kotopoulo peppercorn (charbroiled chicken breast topped with a peppercorn sauce), vegetarian options and a small kid’s menu.

Chicken Souvlaki with Rice, Roasted Potatoes, Greek Salad and Tzatziki Sauce, $14.95

Fried Kalamari with Rice, Veggies, Potatoes, Tzatziki Sauce, $17.95

Pasta with Lamb in Greek Style Sauce (Rigatoni Capama), Toasted Bread and Parmesan, $16.50

Boneless Chicken Breast with Peppercorn Sauce (Kotopoulo Peppercorn), Veggies and Rice, $14.95

Mediterraneo is a quiet and quaint restaurant with quality food, fair prices and kind service.  I especially like their rice which was uniquely flavoured and perfectly cooked.  The server also revealed a little secret about her teenage years which made me laugh. Mediterraneo is definitely worth a visit.

Casa Greek

Casa Greek is located at 350 Hespeler Road, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.

Casa Greek is a casual fine dining restaurant located in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.  It is decorated in the traditional white and blue colours of Greece and even the ceiling is sponge painted a soft sky blue.

The menu offers many traditional Greek dishes. Appetizers include tzatziki with pita, dolmades, spanakopita and saganaki. Entrees include a gryo dinner, a souvlaki dinner and moussaka.  The menu also offers a 2 person dinner platter which includes a little of everything from the traditional Greek entrees. For dessert, the popular pastry baklava is also available.

Chicken Souvlaki With a Greek Salad, Potatoes and Rice, $12.99

When I am at Casa Greek, I often order the chicken souvlaki.  This dish comes with two chicken souvlaki skewers, potatoes, tzatziki sauce, rice and a Greek salad.  Each item tastes fresh and homemade, and the portions are satisfying. From Sunday to Thursday, all soulvaki dinners are $9.95.

Gyro Dinner with Greek Salad and Potatoes, $11.99

Other favourites are the gyro dinner and moussaka which come with sides such as a Greek salad, potatoes, tzatziki sauce and rice.

If you’re in the mood for Greek and also a casual and quiet sit-down meal, Casa Greek is a good choice.  The prices are quite reasonable and the portions are tasty and filling.