Meze by Elliniko is the signature restaurant of the Five Star Limassol Royal Apollonia and specializes in Traditional Greek Cuisine. I was here in the capacity of a food critic to try some of the newest dishes the Chef and cooks prepared exclusively for us.
The main dining room mostly in winter is charming and nicely decorated and has an airy feel to it, and tables well-spaced. In our case though, we walked through, directly to the terrace.
Meze by Elliniko
Daily open 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm dress code smart casual
Based on innovative recipes, the Cooks here at Meze by Elliniko use fresh, seasonal ingredients, -you are in for a once-in-a-lifetime culinary journey!
Meze by Elliniko
Olga, who is a professional and the supervisor here, welcomed and showed us to our reserved table.
With the dazzling infinity pool across, the Mediterranean waters and the starry Cyprus sky as your backdrop –let all your senses surrender.
Meze by Elliniko
We started off with the amuse-bouche -very important to start the meal with a great first bite! We accompanied our meal with a light white wine which I chose to be local.
Soup
I love all kinds of soups in general. Well, the Fish Bouillon Wild Salmon, Scallops Mussels Soup deep in flavour was extremely tasty!
Appetizers
The Seafood Tartar Octopus, baby Calamari, marinated Prawns was mouthwatering! There were different flavours here, but the octopus and the rest of the seafood were tender, and the other flavour elements combining quite well.
Meze by Elliniko
Seared Scallops
One taste of the Seared Scallops with Assyrtiko wine and lemongrass sauce and you will be over the moon! Indeed an impressive dinner entrée, you certainly ought to try.
Salads
Meze by Elliniko
As our meal progresses, we have the Pan Seared Manouri with pumpkin seeds, kumquat and berries.
Nicely presented, the cheese stands on the pomegranate and berry sauce, surrounded by tiny bits of fruit and veggies. The savoury flavour of each bite relishes a different taste. It is a dish you ought to try for sure!
Greek Salad
The Greek Salad sprinkled with a virgin olive oil, Feta cheese, tomatoes and cucumber was fresh, perfectly lemony and delicious.
We had time to relax in between enjoying a few sips of wine contemplating the sea and the starred sky over a friendly chat. Bearing in mind that almost all the tables were reserved, the service was exceptional and the staff extremely friendly. A Green Apple Sorbet next makes a great palate cleanser, to keep the meal on course. In the meantime, the food kept getting better and better as the meal continued.
Main Course
I opted for fish and had the Broiled Sea Bass, a stunning dish with intense flavours. I bet it can be a hit for any guest!
Meze by Elliniko
My friend had the Lamb Shank -slow cooked with Carob sauce. She found the meat tenderly juicy and seeing that she had finished her dish I am sure she must have enjoyed it. I find it difficult to write down the winning dish as I can’t recall one bite that was not lovely. The three best though could be the Glazed Scallops, the Pan-Fried Manouri and the Broiled Sea, Bass.
My Verdict
If you like Greek food which I would hope that you do, then I am sure you will enjoy your time at this restaurant. I would highly recommend giving it a try!
Disclaimer: I was a guest at Meze by Elliniko but the opinions expressed in this article are, as always my own.
How do you like Greek Cuisine? Have you tried the cuisine of Meze by Elliniko and wish to share your experience with us? Comments are welcome!
