Fodor's Expert Review Taverna Cretekou

$$ Alexandria Modern Greek

Whitewashed stucco walls and colorful macramé tapestries bring a bit of the Mediterranean to the center of Old Town. The menu takes diners on a trip around Greece—each dish identifies its region of origin, and the whole country is represented. Favorites include exohikon (lamb baked in a pastry shell) and fish sautéed with artichokes. Thursday evenings bring live music, and if you are so moved, plates for breaking are free for the asking—opa! A buffet brunch is served on Sunday.

Modern Greek Lunch Dinner Brunch $$

Quick Facts

818 King St.
Alexandria, Virginia  22314, USA

703-548–8688

www.tavernacretekou.com

Known For:
  • Extensive Greek-only wine list
  • Live music on Thursday
  • Romantic canopied garden
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

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