Went here after reading reviews and needed a place to get some really fresh food. Have to say the service from Spiery was absolutely first rate, very knowledgeable about the food and wine choices as well as a very great source of knowledge on Vancouver. Meals were a generous size. I recommend the Country Lamb and my wife loved the lamb souvlakia. Awesome place to finish your visit to Vancouver
Delicious Greek food in the cute Lonsdale area. Go for a stroll before or after, so beautiful. The restaurant interior is very cozy. We had the dolmades, orzo and country style lamb. All were delicious and the portions were perfect. I deducted a star because the service could've been better. our waiter wasn't as friendly, rather quiet for a server and have to constantly ask for our water to be refilled.
Great location for those living in the neighbourhood! Definitely enjoyed their ambience! The calamari and lamb dishes were delicious, although they were a bit pricey. Overall, it was a great experience.
Pretty good food. Calamari was great and the potatoes were quite tasty. I don't remember anything special about coming here except it was for my dad's birthday. Service was good and somewhat reasonably priced. Would come again to try something else on the menu.
Ruveens Reservations
+4.5
My friend and I started one of our date days with a trail walk at Lynn Canyon in North Vancouver. We were hungry for a filling lunch afterwards and decided on Anatoli Souvlaki in Lower Lonsdale. It was a beautiful day so we sat on the patio. I really liked the atmosphere at Anatoli’s. The restaurant is very open. The kitchen is very airy and opens to the street.
I love the huge room with tasteful decor, fresh calamari and well prepared foods but best of all they are very friendly here. I recommend their saganaki (fried cheese) roast country lamb and calamari all fresh and tasty. Can't wait to return to try their souvlaki 😀
Nice atmosphere, very nice welcoming staff. We only went in for appies and drinks, but it was great. Quiet back patio is a hidden gem. Forget about hour long lineups across the street, and enjoy a local favourite.
Great lamb souvlaki! Live Greek music. We have been to this restaurant ten years ago, the restaurant has changed for better, decor is bright and more upbeat. Ownership has changed from parents to two sons. The food is still very good!
Perfect Greek Night. The best Greek place I have ever been to in Vancouver.
We ordered calamari and dip tasters for appetizers. Calamari was sooo good!! It was simply cooked item but ingredients were so fresh and just perfectly seasoned.
For entree I ordered the roasted chicken and my husband ordered roasted lamb shoulder.
The chicken was to die for, so moist and flavorful, lamb was perfectly cooked medium rare and fantastic portion.
The best highlight for the night was our server!
He was so friendly and keen for what we need. We had a fantastic night!!
NOTHING TO SAY NEGATIVE ABOUT THIS PLACE.
We will go back here again 100%!!!!
Great place for a casual meal. Went there for dinner after a day of shopping. There were three of us, my husband, myself and our adult son. The appetizers were great - calamari was tender, and the shrimp were in a fantastic sauce. The main course, rack of lamb for two and pork souvlaki were fantastic. Chocolate cheesecake and an apricot mousse were the perfect ending to a great meal. Food was great, portions were just right, and no small screaming kids. We will be back without question.
Tasty Lunch. We had a late lunch today, and decided on Anatoli. I use to go here all the time in the 80's!! We both had the lunch special which was pork Slovaki
It came with greek salad, greek potatoes and rice. The pork had a nice char on it, I love their pitas, it was great. The service was also friendly and helpful,
Glad we went and we will go back.
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Sit-down style souvlaki. In Australia, souvlaki was ubiquitous, but Down Under a "souva" was usually a "sanger" (sandwich) of spit-roasted meat and veg that you'd eat out of hand, especially late at night when you were drunk. It's what's called "donair" in Canada. Anatoli's Souvlaki isn't like that. It's the kind of meal you sit down to eat, not snarf as you stagger down the street. They put it on a plate, with accompaniments. It might shock most Australians.
But not Greeks. Anatoli's Souvlaki is good-quality, but not outstanding food, probably like what you'd find in the real Anatolia. Their menu touts the pork souvlaki, so I had that instead of the typical lamb or chicken. I was bummed when I saw the meat portion was only two skewers of pork chunks. But they were thick nuggets, a loin cut? The meat was not too fatty, excellently grilled but not charred, minimal seasoning so I tasted pork, not rosemary, garlic or some other seasoning. The grilled potato wedges also had crispy browning from the hot surface they were cooked on, but they weren't dry. I've had a lot of dried-out, chewy Greek potatoes elsewhere. The rice grains weren't clumpy in the mildly-flavoured pilaf, and the Greek salad had fresh tomatoes, capsicum and cukes. For $19, I thought it was a few dollars overpriced, but the ingredients were decent and filled my stomach.
I like the look of Anatoli's, too. Lots of wood in the table settings and exposed ceiling beams, enough Greek kitsch decorating the walls to remind you what ethnicity's cuisine you're eating but not so over-the-top that it's cliched. I've eaten at a few fancier Greek places, but at many more that were lower-class than Anatoli's. I can see why it's a North Van institution.
Food was sooo good.. We had the sample platter and it was enough for 4 people, the service was really great too. Our waiter was so friendly and so informative on what the best dishes were. We went in for wine and appies and he was so acknowledgeable on the food and wine. I would definitely come back for lunch and dinner!! GREAT work!!!!
Great Service, Food, Atmosphere!. I love this restaurant. Like I said...Great service, food, and atmosphere. The owner is such a nice guy too. If you like Greek food, check it out!
Great service and wonderful food. It is a little pricey but authentic and done right. Would not hesitate to recommend.
Delicious but Expensive. The spanakopita is among the best I have ever had! The souvlaki and sangria are also delicious! The staff is super friendly and attentive. Only downside is the high price and smaller portion sizes.
Such a amazing greek restaurant!! The food is delicous,with large portions. The chicken souvlaki dinner is great. The service is really friendly and genuine. The atmosphere is relaxing with the hustle and bustle of a great restaurant. However, it is a bit overpriced, but if you can get past that your in for a real treat!
Good Greek in North Van!. We really enjoyed our meal at Anatoli! Spanokopita was properly seasoned and really quite tasty. Pork Soulvaki meal was delightful and generous. Great service and a super friendly atmosphere!
Great food great staff head cook is really nice and freindly just all arond great
Friendly service, nice place, great food all in one! I recommend it. Country lamb was nicely done.
Amazing!! Best lamb in van. Try country lamb, it's to die for. Never miss going there when in van
Veg Moussaka. The best Vegetarian Moussaka!!!
West Coast Tastebuds
+4.5
Anyway, my soup may have been terrible, the feta disappointing, but the souvlaki is pretty great. Everything is still overpriced (especially the dips!), and the service seems to have the tendency to be either really great or really rude, but the overall experience is still enjoyable.
Do you know your Greek food? Anatoli Souvlaki claims to have some of the best Greek food in Vancouver--we accepted their invitation to taste some of their specialties, and we found out...
Delicious food, good atmosphere and super busy. Patio space was very nice, and waiters are prompt and polite. I enjoyed the music and the live dancer. Lots of options for the menu, and it's all surprisingly filling. The four dishes we had were enough to fill 3 people, maybe 4 if you don't have a big stomach. The in house mixed drinks are very good, and tasty. I suggest the watermelon mint soda. I want to thank our waiter for being so patient and understanding, and so welcoming during our quick stay. Would live to visit again and have setting different from the menu. Cheers!
Family business with delicious Greek food.
Their hummus had just the right consistency. Their meat were well-seasoned and juicy, the veggies were flavored really well.
I recommend their grilled octopus appetizer, it was served with generous portions with nicely crisped potatoes. One of the best Greek food in Vancouver!
Tasty Greek food! I loved the sangria which was $7 special price for Friday, the souvlaki was delicious but I particularly found it expensive plus the option of $5 to change potatoes and rice for extra salad. The service took long time to take our order which is why I do not score like 5 but I highly recommend it, food is really good! Real gem for Mediterranean food in North Van.
Great food, beautiful venue. I've sat inside and outside and I've been happy in both. I've been impressed with snack visits and full meal dinner adventures (this visit was lunch, outside) - I do recommend this place to people who are heading down Lonsdale.
A lovely place by the Lonsdale Quay, it is. Put in some helpful staff makes food selection a breeze. Outside patio is friendly. Inside great decor and good open space awaits. Come for a good Greek time, with empty stomachs 👌🏼
Amazing food and good service! We had the Greek salad, the souvlaki platter and the spanakopita.
Thank you for letting me have my "Last Supper" within your establishment. Of the many times I have been here we have somehow gotten the exact same table everytime.... The Food, Service and Atmosphere is 100% Amazing. Thank you for your services and wonderful Food.
Freedom is essential as much as your beautiful establishment.
Once again thank you.
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