If I could give 6 stars for this restaurant and our experience, I would! I couldn't wait to write this review, especially after reading some of the poor reviews written, unfortunately by other Americans.
This is one of the most authentic experiences I have ever had! First off, where this place is located is absolutely magical! I felt like I was in a village in Nepal. The restaurant sits on the farm where all the food comes from. Simply stunning!
When we arrived Stelios was out front getting the pots ready for what turned out to be a mouth-watering array of meats, vegetables, wine...whatever your tastes buds desired. With his limited English, his young daughter, who we were told was 11, but had the maturity of an adult, took over, sat us at our table and treated us like family.
Stelios came over to see what we wanted to eat, then proceeded to escort us into his kitchen, where nothing is run off electric, it's all wood-fired stoves and ovens and began opening pot after pot of lamb, goat, pork, steamed vegetables, and more. He asked if we liked meat or veggies. He then said, I will decide for you what you will eat. Love it!
I've never eaten goat before and it now might be my new favorite meat. It literally fell off the bone and melted in your mouth. My wife had a chestnut and potato stew and a spinach pie with bread from the wood-fired oven. Amazing!
To Americans, or anyone else not from this country, leave your ideas of what you feel should be the right experience at home. This is not your home, you are a visitor. Every country does things uniquely their way and you should respect that. If you can't, then don't come here. Stay back home where you can be served the way you want, pay extremely high prices, and pay tips that probably costs as much as this entire meal costs.
It's sad to me to see anyone give this beautiful family a bad review. But all you have to do is visit here, wait to see the locals pour in, and you'll know how much this family is loved, along with their food.
Thank you Stelios and family and crew for such a beautiful, wonderful experience. We most certainly will return! I am even more interested in returning for the Educational Farm experience.