Ambeli Greek Taverna Reviews Summary

Category: Greek restaurant

Address: 29 N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, USA

Phone: +19082724111

Rating: 4.7
based on 219 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "This place is incredible. By far the best Greek food around."
  • "The fish is always fresh, perfectly cooked, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors."
  • "Every dish I tried was a delightful journey of flavors, perfectly capturing the essence of Greek cuisine."
  • "The food is awesome."
  • "The food was well prepared and full of flavor very close to what I've had in Greece."
  • "The food here is outstanding. We ordered several different items off the menu and it was all excellent."
  • "The dolmades were some of the best I have had outside of Greece."

Cons:

  • "Special of the day was tasteless halibut."
  • "It arrived with lukewarm French fries not Pita."
  • "Had dinner today with my wife, son, grandson and daughter in law. Staff were welcoming and pleasant, however the quality of food was below average and some dishes were overpriced."
  • "gyro meat was old and stale, the meatballs had no taste to them."
  • "The only thing was the souvlaki was a bit over cooked, it was very dry."
  • "The lamb gyro was very greasy and super salty that was not edible."
  • "Decided to try this place but the food was mediocre nothing to brag about."

Service

Pros:

  • "Absolutely the best restaurant experience, the food, staff and especially the management is amazing."
  • "The staff was exceptionally kind and courteous, which just left the greatest impression."
  • "The service was excellent and the wait staff was really friendly."
  • "The owner Chris makes you feel like family and ensures you are having a great experience."
  • "The service provided by Peter, Mixalista and the rest of the staff is impeccable."
  • "The service is great as well, the owner (I'm assuming) really makes you feel at home."
  • "The service is impeccable and the owners (Christos & Bill) and their staff go above and beyond in order to provide you with an excellent dining experience."

Cons:

  • "We got take out and I really wanted to love and enjoy my food but it just felt as though they threw it together with no real structure."
  • "Slow, not attentive, and always had to ask someone to get our waitress."
  • "Service was friendly but subpar as drink refills were ignored for most of the meal while the servers chatted near the back."
  • "Nice restaurant, but the staff was very interested in us eating and leaving. I did feel rushed."
  • "So, tonight I ordered delivery because I was busy and hangry. I waited an hour before I called the restaurant only for them to tell me that the delivery driver is not going to bring my order."
  • "The problem is with the rude and unprofessional staff. I have ate here 2 times and both times a staff members were unfriendly."
  • "OVER AN HOUR WAIT TIME for Gyro platter."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with beautiful decor."
  • "The music is relaxing, not too loud, so we don't have to yell to each other."
  • "There's an undeniable charm that makes you feel like you're dining in Greece itself."
  • "The atmosphere is warm and inviting, transporting you straight to the Greek islands."
  • "This place transports you to a night in Greece."
  • "The atmosphere a real Taverna."
  • "Nice atmosphere, owner Kris stopped at each table to thank folks for coming."

Cons:

  • "The atmosphere was nice nothing special."
  • "The place is small and gets super crowded on a busy night."
  • "The only negative is that it is small and it can get cramped if you go during peak days and times."
  • "The place is small and was packed on a Friday night."
  • "Keep in mind that it's hard to find parking in the area."
  • "Space inside needs to be more accommodating. The guy seating behind me had to have his chair against mine. I had no room to move, it was uncomfortable."
  • "For the price it was just okay. Some things we're spot on, like the feta saganaki and the ambeli chips, but everything with potatoes was a bit off."

Value

Pros:

  • "The portions are generously described as 'Greek size', meaning you're in for a treat that's both delicious and hearty."
  • "The food is outstanding, and you definitely get your money's worth."
  • "The serving was huge, for such a good price."
  • "Incredible food, large portions, great pricing."
  • "Great portions, fair price, and great tasting."
  • "Portions are huge. Everything is delicious."
  • "The food was OUTSTANDING, the portions were more than ample."

Cons:

  • "Had dinner today with my wife, son, grandson and daughter in law. Staff were welcoming and pleasant, however the quality of food was below average and some dishes were overpriced."
  • "Let me start off by saying that My husband and I love this place. However, the upcharge when you order delivery is ridiculous!"
  • "Also, the audacity to charge $7.00 for a small side of fries is absurd when the fries were hard and soggy."
  • "Staff was very friendly restaurant was very nice and clean very attentive the customer needs food was fine I had to Gyro platter it was good but the food was very salty and I find this place very pricey for the portion they give you."
  • "One of the sides we had was too salty."
  • "The lamb gyro was very greasy and super salty that was not edible. The waiter didn’t really care plus it’s not cheap."
  • "Food was definitely okay, still though, not the best Greek food around. Menu does have some good selection but dishes do come over-seasoned and don't stay true to the culture."

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