Authentic Greek cuisine done to perfection with outstanding service! Dinner out with my wife and it was a great atmosphere :)

We had a great dinner. Food was delicious...lamb perfectly cooked as was the zorba platter. Service was really good...friendly and prompt. We will definitely go back.More

We planned on hooking up with friends on the 13th and they asked for a good place to have dinner. We recommended Ithaka. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and meal. Very good service and excellent meals. On this night we chose the dinner for four....Excellent variety. If you are looking for a great restaurant downtown, this is it! Enjoy.More

Whenever I’m in Victoria I always try to visit Ithaka. The food is always excellent and the staff are friendly, attentive and efficient. Such a treat.

Won't recommend or go back. Food served faster than McDonalds drive through. Hadn't finished the tiny hummus appy when the mains were plunked down in front of us.More

The waiter we have was very pompous and not at all friendly and that was not enjoyable. We gave a reasonable tip because we think the rest of the staff was okay. We been at this restaurant at least three times in recent years (first...time at this new location) & have decided we will not go back. All three times the food was okay but this time the price was extremely expensive for the type & quality of the food. There are so many other restaurants that are so much better service and value.More

Describing a take-out experience as blowing me away seems like an exaggeration but our experience truly did blow me away. We initially reserved to dine in but we could not find parking nearby. I called to tell them and asked if we could order take...out as our hotel room had a nice dining area. They said the take out department would phone me for my order. Having used take out quite a bit during the pandemic I was not optimistic but open to what ever happened. A delightful fellow called in just a few moments and happily took my order, repeated it back to me, actually checked with the kitchen to see when we should expect to pick up and I hung up amazed. He said they would call me when the food was ready, likely 25 minutes. Exactly twenty five minutes later he called to say it was ready. I went in the restaurant which was teeming with staff and customers and was immediately approached by a woman who worked there. I said who I was and she said Oh Kellie, picked up a radio and called someone and handed me a slip she just printed from a computer. It was the bill so I paid it and our food instantly appeared. The woman even said how nice it was we could dine at our hotel and that she was sorry we couldn’t find parking. Overall from the initial reservation to the quality of the food this was a fantastic take out experience! I can’t wait to dine in one day!More

It was so nice to finally return to Ithaka. This visit was notable for a couple of reasons: 1) It was my first time here since before the omnipresent pandemic; and, 2) This also represented my first visit to Ithaka since they moved to their...new location on Burdett Avenue. Thus, some burning questions had to be answered: Did the pandemic impact them in any noticeable way? Has the new – much larger space – changed the way the Adamopoulos family executes their business (food)? Ithaka re-located to the space formerly occupied by Millos in October 2020. The move was a gamble because we were (and still are) in the midst of a global pandemic; however, at the time it was doubly risky because we were still living with ever fluctuating health restrictions. In a very real sense, then, Ithaka went against the grain. At a time when most restaurants were downsizing or outright closing, Ithaka took a calculated risk and expanded – moving from 75 seats (at their former Yates Street location) to more than double at 167 seats (Burdett). Personally I quite enjoyed the new space. It’s far roomier than the old location but, despite this, retains the cozy feel I appreciated at the former Yates Street restaurant. Part of this has to do with the warm décor, but much more so with the exceptional staff. From start to finish, we were treated very well – like guests in someone’s home rather than a restaurant. Indeed, small things like this help Ithaka to stand out and demonstrate, only too clearly, why they remain on TripAdvisor’s “top 10” in Victoria. When it came to food, we ordered a number of appetizers: Saganaki (a must have), Gigantes, and a bowl of Avgolemono. We thoroughly enjoyed all three, but I’d have to say the gigantes highlight what Ithaka does so well. The gigantes are basically giant butterbeans “in a zesty tomato & vegetable herb infused sauce” with diced onion and pita. On the surface, it’s a simple and straightforward dish, but the level of flavour achieved is deceptively complex. And so it is with pretty much all Ithaka does: Greek comfort food at a high level. Our mains – the Prawn Souvlaki and Zorba’s Dinner – also highlighted this. Of course, when you visit Ithaka, you cannot go without dessert. The Tiramisu remains some of the best I’ve ever had and Maria’s house-made ice cream is smooth and creamy – the perfect conclusion to any meal! OPA! FOOD: 5/5 SERVICE: 5/5 VALUE: 5/5 RECOMMENDATION: Has the COVID impacted Ithaka in a noticeable way? Not that I can see. The atmosphere is still vibrant and the staff remain warm and personable. Does the larger space impact food quality? Definitely not! The food is still made with love, tastes amazing and offers exceptional value. In short, the food and service at Ithaka remains beyond reproach. Highest recommendation! PS: If you found this review helpful in any way please consider hitting the "helpful" button!More

Always a good meal here. Portions are a good size and reasonably priced. Service is excellent despite staffing shortages elsewhere, so a sign of good management? This is our go to place when in Victoria!

We really enjoyed our time at the Ithaka Greek Restaurant. Having never really tried authentic Greek food, we thought it was great. The staff were very cordial and helpful and friendly. We would definitely recommend this place! One word of warning...we paid in US cash...thinking they would recognize the exchange rate. They don't and although the menu was in Canadian currency, they charged us the 20% more as they said they didn't have the staff to figure out the exchange. First place here in Victoria that has done that.More

The Ithika restaurant embodies the Greek “Philoxenia” - make friends with strangers. The staff was friendly and eager to learn where we were from what brought us to Victoria. The atmosphere very comfortable and fun. The food hwas exquisite, reasonably priced with plentiful portions and...the service was prompt and personalized! We especially enjoyed the saganaki! Dimitri is a welcoming host and eager to ensure everything was to our liking. We will definitely return to Ithika on our next trip to Victoria.More

Delicious food and generous portions. The staff are very pleasant and helpful. The atmosphere and decor is very authentic and reminded me of my time living in Cyprus. We had a lovely night and would highly recommend this restaurant. Adrianna Hegarty, Ireland.