08/24/08

Felt like a guest, not a customer

by dennismcl

My wife LOVES Greek food, so my daughters and I thought going to a Greek Restaurant would be a perfect highlight to our weekend in Sacramento. The Greek Village Inn proved to be the perfect choice. Besides the great food that others have written about, I don't remember ever feeling more like a *guest*, truly, than a customer. We had a great waitress, and the husband and wife owners were present and both were charming and engaging and especially attentive to our daughters. When the Greek red sauce on the girls' pasta orders proved a bit too foreign for their young palates, the owner insisted on replacing them, quickly, with some grilled chicken and fries. That, in addition to the Shirley Temple refills, and the awesome dessert, we give it 5 stars easy, and look forward to visiting again when we return to Sacramento.

• Pros: Parking, service, quality of food

02/10/07

Best Mediterranean Foods

by crystine

The first time I went to the Greek Village Inn, I was in search of some food from my childhood. Being raised in a Greek/ Armenian home with all the foods was the best part of my heritage. Family would gather in the kitchen and share the bounty of a meal prepaired with love and care. The Greek Village Inn has just that. Some of the menu item are alittle on the high side of cost, but once you put it in your mouth, you know it's well worth it!! They use only the finest quality of products to cook. The Feta alone is of such a HIGH quality that you can not find it any other " Mediterranean Food" restaurant in Sacramento! Eaten along with the Dolmas and a side of Pita (both very good) and you have the makings of a memory! The staff is very well educated in the foods they serve and how they taste, being able to explain them to a first timer, which i have a tendancy to bring along with me. The Chiefs are very accomidating if I would like more of one ingredient and less of another, and timely with the orders. NEVER have I ever waited for my entree, just the oppisite. They know me and husband well now over the past couple of years that we visited them,we go for dinner at least once a week, and it feels like home did when I was a child eating in the kitchen with family! I thank the owners for finding quality and consistancy on the top of the list above all else!

If you've never tried them before and are looking for a meal for 2 for around $35-$40 for dinner with some left over to take home and are willing to venture on the Greek side of the palite, I show you The Greek Village Inn !! Try them and you WILL remember and go back again!

• Pros: High food quality, great tasting dishes, knowledgable staff thats fast and friendly!!
• Cons: always packed, they need a bigger shop, maybe knock down a wall (or two)

08/02/06

Best fine greek food I've had and five star service!!

by yumyumdoowaa

The Greek Village Inn is a favorite of mine. The picture that City Search has is outdated because they have remodeled the inside and it is very romantic. The prices are high but the food is well worth it. The cheeses they carry are some of the finest I have ever had. Order a "Saganaki" which is a flaming cheese appetizer or the Kobe Beef. They have a great dinner called a "Grecian Plate" where there is a little of everything to sample.

Every time we dine there, we get excellent service from their staff and they are always very helpful with the menu. They have a small but exquisite wine list featuring some imported Greek wines. One of the owners is usually there walking around to ask how your meal is and to converse. They make you feel very welcome. Don't skip their homemade desserts!

• Pros: Ambience, Service, Food Quality
• Cons: Paper Napkins (They should have linen)