I loved the dinner we had last night. We were waiting for a table but ended up eating at the bar where we had excellent service. I recommend the Lamb Orzo, Short Rib Stifado, Spanakopita, and the broccolini was great. The Greek wines were well paired with the food and it was fun trying some blends we had never tasted before. I highly recommend Inotheke to Greeks and non-Greeks alike!
Best Greek food outside Greece. Lovely location, great food & service. Drink selection is on point. Will return.
Food was wonderful and the owner absolutely charming... My only complaint as that he didn't give us aerodynamic blue plates to fling against a wall...
The moussaka, spare ribs and everything was just so fresh and tasty. The chef is amazing. Recommend everyone in LA visit often.
Truly Great Greek food, sophisticated and subtle, with full flavors, but Californian in style, light, bright and fresh produce orientated. Full of flavors, authentic but modern. The style, the light and joyful atmosphere, is really a delight. We can't wait to dine again. Yassos!
Very authentic down to the salad and pita bread even.
AMAZE-BALLS! The waitress recommended the scallop dish and all 4 of us got it. Needless to say it was well worth it. The flavors of tomato, ouzo, scallop and parsley merry so well together. Also side note. Wonderful place for people that can't eat gluten or dairy. They are very accommodating and most dishes fill those requirements without modification. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Great place. Super casual. Mostly Greek wines. Delicious food. Especially the Lamb Shank and the Lamb Orzo. Moussaka was fantastic as well. Beet salad too.
It pleases me very much to give this charming spot five stars. Prouve chairs, simple yet delicious fare, earnest service, greek tunes in the background. It feels authentic, more so in approach and sensibility than anything which can be specifically defined. Everything spoke of care.
This is a small mom and pop operation where they have great wines by the glass or bottle and good food. The owner / chef will sometimes cook himself as well. Traditional greek recipes passed down from his family. I highly recommend this spot. The only thing preventing a five star review is that the open kitchen needs better ventilation. It got quite smoky in the dining area.
Elegant, great Greek food (the chef is from Cyprus) and excellent service! The lamb meatballs were amazing! The place is extremely clean and the lighting is quite spectacular! Don't miss this if you are in Santa Monica.
High quality food in a clean, relaxed environment. We went for lunch with our baby in a stroller. They were very friendly and accommodating. We had the Greek salad, lamb meatballs and branzino. My husband orders branzino often from many other restaurants and this one was highly rated. We'll be back.
One of the best Greek restaurants in the greater Los Angeles area -- and definitely the best in west Los Angeles! Even my Greek friends say many of the dishes rival restaurants in Greece!!
The side plates are so good, a delicious dinner can be made just from them. But then there's the various iterations of lamb. And always a couple of succlen fish dishes.
And don't forget Happy Hour (5-6:30pm every day) during which many of the same small plates are served, a nice red and white wine, and all the draft beers on tap. Plus, the full dinner menu is still available.
Excellent food prepared by Chef Carlos.
Light, well balanced and tastes of high quality ingredients.
I especially enjoyed the Octopus and the Beef Stew. Both were excellent.
Very nice assortment of beer and wine options.
I’d give the fish 4 stars but other things 3 or less. Tomato soup was ok but basic and the bowl was too huge. Spanakopita came out cold. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Had the snapper special and wife had the halibut. Both were delicious.
Ignacio Arriagada (3ln4ch0)
+5
3-words, Ahi tuna hummus... Amazing. The Spanakopita comes with a truly tasty sauce, if you like goat cheese, this is the dish for you. Grilled Pita is a must, regardless of what you are having.
No juice option to drink, but they do have great wine and beers.
The service is friendly and efficient.
A Greek restaurant with shareable plates that serves good food. The Mousaka and fava bean dip were especially excellent. Food is a bit pricey for what you get but this is Santa Monica. Excellent, friendly service here.
I love this place. Good area, quality and delicious food, large selection of wines, and friendly service. I am Greek, have been to the country many times and this restaurant makes me feel like I am in Greece.
Quality Mediterranean food with a bright and welcome atmosphere. It's a bit pricey for the amount of serving, but not a bad place to have a departmental lunch.
My favorite restaurant in LA by far. Love the wine, the lamb and orzo, the octopus, the branzino, spanakopita, moussaka... everything basically. And don't sleep on dessert. The galaktoboureko is bomb!
Loved it.It was our last night in Santa Monica,will definately visit when next in LA.wonderful yummy Greek dishes,dips,disappointed that meat or gyros not served dinner times. Eyxaristo bara boli Cypriot owners.
Very lovely server who suggested the Moussaka. It was very rich, but delicious. It is a bit pricey (as are most restaurants in the area).
Interesting menu and wine list. Friendly and knowledgable bartender/wait staff. Felt very comfortable as a woman dining alone.
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