Grecos in Kingston

167 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 5R2, Canada

★★★★★
(1223 reviews)
Categories: Greek restaurant European restaurant Mediterranean restaurant Restaurant Wine bar

About

Long-running, informal gathering place for wine & traditional Greek cuisine such as lamb & souvlaki.

Website
grecos.ca
Address
167 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 5R2, Canada
Plus Code
6GJ8+R5 Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:30–9:30 PM
Wednesday
4:30–9:30 PM
Thursday
4:30–9:30 PM
Friday
4:30–9:30 PM
Saturday
4:30–9:30 PM
Sunday
4:30–9:30 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Paid parking lot Paid street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
1223 reviews

Most Mentioned

lamb shank (36) veal (10) anniversary (10) spanakopita (9) butter (8) bartender (8) bruschetta (7) rack of lamb (6) flambé (5) fork (5)
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★★★★★
December 18, 2024

My partner and I are visiting from out of town and decided to come here for dinner, we were beyond pleased! Our waiter was amazing and so kind, I ordered Veal Parmesan while my partner ordered Lamb Chops, we found ourselves picking at each others plate because the food was so delicious. I hope we can come back again before our trip ends so we can try more of the amazing menu!

★★★★
October 20, 2024

Really good restaurant. I wanted to give it 5 stars, however I didn't love the rack of lamb. The portion was big, and the all the sides were nice, however the lamb itself was a little too rough on the teeth (quite chewy). The saganaki was incredible! 😋 . The waiter was very friendly too. Nice atmosphere. I'll have to go back to give the lamb another chance.

★★★★★
September 16, 2024

Kingston, Ontario (Canada) The food is TOP TIER!!!!!! The people that work here are amazing. The owners need to pat themselves on the back.

★★★★★
August 13, 2024

I had been craving Greek food and Grecos hit the nail on the head. We were fortunate to get a table, as it was very busy. I 100% recommend making reservations. The decor was older, the bar looked very modern, and the tables were set like fine dining. It was a strange combination but wasn’t dampening on the overall experience. We got the Saganaki (fried cheese) to start and it was flambéed at our table which was awesome. My pork souvlaki was to die for and my partner got the lamb special which was cooked to perfection. Shoutout to the potato’s, those things were so dang good!

★★★★★
August 6, 2024

Amazing restaurant! Between the food, atmosphere and the best waiter, it was our best meal in Kingston!! Good sized portions and quality was off the charts. Will definitely be going back when in Kingston!!

★★★★★
July 10, 2024

This place is fantastic!! Every dish was delicious!! Service was excellent as well, i highly recommend you give this place a try, you won’t be disappointed.

★★★★★
July 2, 2024

While we were waiting for our dishes, we were surprised with soft bread and an exquisite garlic salmon dressing, the main dishes with a beautiful presentation and a delicious flavor. very good options for children. The waiters go out of their way to make you feel at home, they stand out for their kindness.

★★★★★
May 30, 2024

I have no problem giving this place a 4.5 star! The waiter we had was fantastic! He was full of enthusiasm and made the experience just that! A great experience! He came by to let us know the specials for the week and let us know without prompt what people have suggested was the best on the menu! The food was great, large portions for not a lot of money which was great!! I got souvlaki which was the highest recommendation. I'd say the Garden salad it came with had nothing on it. If it did it didn't stand out. So maybe spring for the Greek salad for an extra $2.50. Other than that everything was fantastic! Definitely a recommend! Oh and you won't regret the Saganaki appetizer! Apparently everyone needs to and does get it! You'll witness 5 or 6 great balls of fire attending this place! 🔥

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Great Kingston staple for Greek food with large portions at very reasonable price

December 15, 2024

Went here for my birthday dinner and was left VERY disappointed. My son and I ordered the chicken parmesan, and the chicken tasted burnt! My son mentioned it first, so I tasted mine and agreed. I mentioned it to the waiter; he brought both plates back to the kitchen and then brought mine back out. I asked to speak to a manager, and he was extremely rude. He ripped the fork from my hand, flung my food around, and insisted it wasnt burnt! He said I should order it medium-rare next time even though it was chicken! I will not be returning. #RestaurantReview #BadService #BirthdayDinner #ChickenParmesan #HorribleExperience

December 15, 2024

Staff is very rude and was made very uncomfortable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Excellent food. They accommodated food allergies, albeit a little at the expense of flavour. Very nice California Zinfandel. Dietary restrictions: Easily accommodated a gluten and dairy allergy.

★★
December 8, 2024

The spanokopita tasted like it was reheated in a microwave and was soggy. Not crispy at all. The bogatsa tasted oily, instead of buttery.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

My wife and I went to Grecos for our anniversary and had a great experience. Like always, the food was great but what made our experience even better was our server, Eli. I believe Eli manages the bar but also serves tables close by. He is extremely personable, informative and very attentive. He made our special day even better which we appreciated. Thanks Eli, keep doing what you do well.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Lovely ambience and delicious food! I d definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for good food in a tasteful atmosphere.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Wonderful Greek food...friendly staff.

★★★
November 22, 2024

If youre really in the need for greek food and a fine dining experience, Grecos will fit the bill. Otherwise, its hard to justify the price for what we got in food pleasure and service. Lamb, beef, chicken, pork is most of what is offered as would be expected in a greek restaurant. Served with a garden salad, rice and potatoes. There is a selection of pizzas on offer too but only for those not looking for greek cuisine. Our service was okay but I feel that was because the server seemed new. I asked the size of their steak and he answered with Oh, kind of about this size... and added some hand gestures. In a fine dining restaurant with $40+ dollar steak I expect an answer in ounces. He also thought there was lamb in the Grecos Delight entree. I might be harsh because I worked in fine dining myself for many years.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

To Jimmy and fellow staff.my sister Paula surprised me with a nice double souvlaki dinner for my 50th birthday and it was delicious as always.best Greek food in Kingston hands down.thanks again everyone for such an amazing dinner

November 22, 2024

I am deeply disappointed with the experience I had at this restaurant. The customer service was unacceptably poor, and the attitude of the owner, who is also the chef, was downright rude. We requested our meals to be prepared without alcohol due to personal preferences, and they outright refused without offering any reasonable explanation or alternative. When we were finally served a vegetable pizza, it was excessively salty and nearly inedible. When we pointed this out, the response we received was dismissive and condescending: This is how pizza is everywhere, as though we have never dined at a restaurant before. The lack of professionalism and respect for customer feedback was shocking. A restaurant should prioritize accommodating its patrons reasonable requests and ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Unfortunately, this place failed on both fronts. I would not recommend this establishment to anyone who values good service or respectful treatment.

November 22, 2024

I had a disappointing experience at this restaurant. The service was subpar, and the staff s attitude was inappropriate, leaving us feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. They refused to accommodate our request and showed no flexibility toward their customers. We ordered a veggie pizza, one of the three options available for us, but it was poorly prepared and overly salty. Instead of offering an apology, we received a rude response stating that the pizza is always like this and nothing could be done. I don t recommend this restaurant at all. Attitude is much more important than food, and unfortunately, they fail in both aspects. I put one star as there is no zero or minus!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Fabulous food. Fabulous service. Always a good time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Grecos never disappoints! We sat at a small table in the main aisle by the bar. It was a busy spot but we had called only 3 hours earlier to make a reservation. They were full yet still managed to fit us in. Dinner was delicious and great service. It is loud, so if you want a quiet romantic dinner early in the week might be better. I strongly suggest reservations well in advance. This place is popular for all the right reasons.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great foods and great service

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Come here all the time, always top notch, never had a bad meal Highly recommend giving it a try Food

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Whenever we are in Kingston we go to Grecos as the food is excellent no matter what we have ordered. Last night reminded us of poor service we have experienced before there, which spoilt our evening. My wife was enjoying her meal and ordered another wine.....it never came. Yet we saw our Waiter serving others. With our meal finished we advised him to cancel the order, just in case. This small but important overlook took away the pleasure we had been enjoying. Unfortunately, as this was not a one of, we may never go back or recommend it again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

One of our go-to places in Kingston, ON. Great service, comfortable atmosphere and the food is consistently delicious.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We go here every year for our Anniversary. There is nowhere better in Kingston and the surrounding area. We celebrate 39 years this week. Looking so forward to it!!

September 22, 2024

Came in on a Wednesday evening with familia and stood awkwardly by the entrance area for a few minutes trying to make eye contact with servers and a bartender who clearly were trying to avoid eye contact and look busy. Bizarre thing to do for restaurant staff. No host or hostess in sight, which they clearly need since other staff dont know how to act. If youre at capacity and/or dont want an extra table, just tell the patron hey, Im so sorry but were all booked. come see us again another time. Its as easy as that.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

What a little joke this server is! More seriously, we had a great time in this restaurant. The waiter is funny, fast service, and the dishes are very generous!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great food, good portion sizes, impeccable and entertaining service.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Went with my 10 month old and the servers were so accommodating. My dad is vegan and they were confident in their knowledge of the menu and adjustments to make for him. Food was fantastic too. The moussaka and saganaki tasted authentic.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The meal was fabulous.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good food, but the traditional lemon and rice soup is not so traditional. It had tomato sauce on it and was too salty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Perfect! Delicious! Service A1! Food A1!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

A special thanks to our server Norman who made the meal so much more special! The food was excellent. Portions are HUGE. You really don t need starters. For starters we had the bruschetta and calamari - I would recommend the bruschetta. Main course we had lamb chops which were excellent, chicken souvalaki superb and the chicken with oregano which was also very good. The best service in Kingston - ask for Norman and tell him the family with the rubrics cube said hello (and we are have finally figure out how to solve it!)

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Never a bad meal!!!One of best restaurants in Kingston for over 30 years!!!!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Lamb shank and spicy shrimp always the best, service is great, Never had a bad meal! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Wonderful service and food! I tried their lamb chops - delicious and juicy!

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Good food. Good service.

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The food and service was average. We tried Chicken souvlaki which was overcooked and dry but the lamb shank which was OK.

July 22, 2024

I had a friend visiting from out of town a couple of weeks ago. We were downtown and searched for restaurant options and we eventually decided on Grecos. I had never been before but one of my sisters raved about it so we went. I ordered the Pastitsio as I have had it in other Greek restaurants and have also made my own at hone and I like it very much. When I got my meal it was cold. I first tasted the rice, it was mushy and stuck together (over cooked, cold) and it had no flavour. I then tried the Pastitsio and it too was mushy and cold, I could not taste any flavour in the Pastitsio including the cinnamon or nutmeg, 2 spices used in this recipe. There was also no visibility or taste of the meat or the bechamel topping for this recipe. It looked and tasted like penne pasta only (dried pueck on a plate). The salad was limited in ingredients (lettuce, 2 slices of onion, a slice of tomato, a slice of cucumber and dressing. The lemon potatoes were good but cold. I basically ate 1 fork of rice, 2 forks of pastitsio, 3/4 of my salad and 2 lemon potatoes. When the waiter asked me if I liked my meal I told him the truth. It was very clear I did not like my meal by the quantity remaining on my plate. He asked if I wanted to order something else I said no (since I was already turned off by my meal). When he brought our bill he told me he had to charge me the full price since I refused a replacement meal. I will never go back. Like I knew I had replace my meal, especially since I was already turned off by their menu based on the meal I could not eat. So I left having to pay for a meal I didnt like, and also hungry. Wish I had taken a photo of my disgusting meal for this review.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Ktowns best kept secret for fine dining!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Our visit started with arriving 15 minutes before the restaurant opened. While standing outside, we noted several tables were already reserved. Within minutes, a gentleman came to the door. Later identified as, Jimmy, the owner, greeted us and asked if we needed assistance. We informed him that we were patiently waiting for the restaurant to open. He asked if we had a reservation to which we replied, we did not. Since we were only 2 people, he kindly accommodated us. He recommended the Lamb Shank (special of the day). Additionally we ordered a side order of pork souvlaki, rice, potatoes, traditional Greek salad and a pickerel dinner. The food was fresh, traditional Greek style home cooking, well marinated and flavourful. Jimmy visited us throughout our meal to check in and we learned that his father opened this restaurant 50+ yrs ago. Gus, his father still comes to the restaurant daily and prepares the menu offerings. 5 stars is not enough to grade this gem of a traditional Greek and Mediterranean cuisine restaurant. We highly recommend that you secure a reservation, otherwise you will miss out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Grecos is a fantastic place for casual get togethers as well as special occasions. They have space for small and large groups, and there were multiple birthday celebrations happening during our visit - complete with enthusiastic singing by the staff. We had a fantastic evening with wonderful service, great food, and some of the best cocktails Ive ever tried. A hidden gem in Kingstons downtown with a great variety of dishes for every pallette. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are marked on the menu, with multiple options in appetizers, entree, specialties, pasta, and pizza. Dietary restrictions: Theres a great variety of vegetarian options and the staff are helpful in identifying what could be vegan. I would not recommend this restaurant for gluten free folks without calling ahead.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Always love eating at this place. Its our favourite restaurant in Kingston. My husband had the special which was a rack of lamb. It was very tender and delicious. I had the Pork souvlaki, my favourite. All their food is done to perfection and the service is excellent too. Highly recommend this place.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great food & our server, Victoria, was great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Really good food, definitely worth the price! Would definitely go again. Vegetarian options: Items on the menu are specially marked if vegetarian Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

#1 spot for greek food in Kingston! Has been for years! Ive been going to greccos with my parents since I was a kid. Every birthday, anniversary or special event! Amazing food, amazing portions and great prices highly recommend !! My biggest issue is choosing between the lamb shank and the double souvlaki.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Went in the late evening on a weekday - didn t have a reservation but they took us in anyway. Had some wine, the saganaki, and the lamb shank since those were the most recommended. Everything was absolutely delicious. The cheese was flambéed at the table which was a cute experience and was crispy and not too salty. The lamb was fall-off the bone tender. I m not a lamb person usually but this was really good and not at all game-y. Would definitely recommend!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Just a bit slow returning to our table to check on us; had to wave waiter down

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The waiter was lovely, but dinner was just so so. Greek Salad 3 out of 5 Greek potatoes 3 out of 5 Pork souvlaki 3 out of 5. We were a table of 5. The group felt the food was okay , but not wonderful except for the person who had the shrimp dish and they found it very good. The majority of the clientele were over 65.

★★★★
May 22, 2024

Some of the best food you ll find in Kingston. Amazing souvlaki

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Reasonable prices, excellent atmosphere (cozy but not crowded) and the staff are great. All of their food is delicious, but I especially enjoyed the rigatoni!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Carey was so caring and fun

★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

April 7th 8:00. Reservation was at 8. Walked in just for the bartender working to say quote on quote go on a walk come back in 20 . I was appalled at this response. No apology for running behind schedule, barely looked at us when he responded. Understand it was a busy night but this was no way to respond. I work in the hospitality industry and have worked at places from pubs to the Fairmont, this was unacceptable in my eyes. The bartender was off for the vibe of this restaurant. Seems like it was too much stress for him to keep his composure. Our server assumed 2 of us were sharing our mains when we never said such thing, so we were missing one dish... Then proceeded to tell us to split the plate for 20 mins until they can make the dish that was missing. A smile and any apology would have warranted a different response. Service was just interesting . As someone who works in the industry I would never not tip, but this was a time that I REALLY wanted to press no tip. JUST. HORRENDOUS. SERVICE. Food was great tho, credits to the chef. Get takeout

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant, very good service, delicious food. Too loud, but it was packed so thats hard to avoid.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

An amazing experience! I got the lamb shank special and it was so tasty. My bf got the pork souvlaki and loved it. We also got the saganaki and I enjoyed it so much! I want to return just to taste the saganaki again. Also we got complimentary bread and butter plus pita bread and I think bruscheta? Was very yummy, a very great restaurant. And the service was amazing :) I look forward to returning.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

We tried this restaurant, and come here at least 3 times a week now! Food is superb, the owner Jimmy is so nice along with all of the staff! A must if you are in Kingston!! 10 Love, love, love!!!!! Prices are decent as well!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Everything about this restaurant is awesome!! Food, service, veal chop is one of my favorites, my wife has tried half the menu and loves everything!!! A MUST!!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

This is the best restaurant in Kingston. End of story. I went here for a birthday dinner and the every single dish was fantastic. I recommend the brushcetta, shrimp cocktail, lobster linguine, and ANY of the steaks. An incredible meal. Excellent friendly waiters. Reasonably priced for such high quality food and large portions.

March 22, 2024

Had a Reservation for 8. When we arrived they Lost our reservation. Manager remembered that we had booked and shared I was bringing my team down for a celebration. Finally got a table after waiting 20 mins. 45 min before we received beverages. Never offered appetizers. Never checked back to see how our food was. No offer on beverage refills. No dessert offerings. Talked to the owner and his response was we are busy. Very disappointed as I have gone here often and have recommended this restaurant because of the great food and service. Brought my team down and was very embarrassed. Left a 20% tip because waiters do not do this job for the wages. Will not be returning. Very very disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Delicious Delicious Delicious Johnny was very attentive and personable.

★★★★
March 22, 2024

We had the lamb shank and the scallop gnocchi - sat at the bar. The bartender was entertaining and provided good service. Food was flavourful but far too heavy on the salt, after a few bites it was overwhelming. Will stick to the souvlaki next time - its excellent.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Just all around great place!! Honestly can t go wrong!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great food, service and experience

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

The lamb shank was excellent. Ordered ahead for pick up and I arrived just as they were closing and they had my order ready for me. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Staff was amazing & friendly, great atmosphere. Food was delicious definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

No complaints - we had an enjoyable time here and thats likely thanks to our friendly, personable, and very attentive waiter. Atmosphere was great. Perfect for an evening date or even a family meal. Food was delicious as well. 10/10 would come again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The customer service is legendary and the food is awesome! My husband Michael placed a large order and although they were busy Jimmy made sure he filled our order. The delivery was quick and the food was delicious! We will order from them again for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Edit 2024 - Just went to celebrate my 3rd Valentines Day with my partner and we had an amazing experience! Thank you Grecos for consistently being an amazing restaurant. We started off with saganaki and mussels, I had the linguine tuto mare. We then finished with the chocolate mousse and coffee. Previous review (2022 I believe): I have been going to Grecos for over 10 years and have never had a bad experience. My partner and I had the saganaki and mussels to begin which were perfect as always. I had the linguine with clams and my partner had the lamb shank. Both were delicious. Thank you Grecos for a fantastic night!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

We took a large group here late on a Saturday night and it didn t disappoint! The restaurant accommodated our group of 25 without issue. We had a family style menu put together for us which was an Amazing way to try so many great options on their menu. We left full and satisfied! The service was also great. Very attentive and always available for questions, drink orders and dietary restrictions. Would definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone coming to Kingston! I ll definitely be back. Vegetarian options: We were able to provide options to our vegetarian guests including bruschetta, veggie pizza, grilled veggie skewers, cheese flambe, pasta and eggplant parmigiana. Dietary restrictions: We had gluten free and vegetarians in our group and they were able to accommodate and provide options for them as well. Parking: We found street parking which was free in the evenings on Saturday night.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Wonderful experience. Delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, and great service. Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Really good food

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Absolutely wonderful restaurant The good is consistently fresh and rich in flavour Service is good as well Do not leave it till last minute though, they re usually booked up

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Beautiful atmosphere, great service, and scrumptious Greek food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Friendly and attentive service, lamb shank special and the pork souvlaki was very good. Would definitely recommend and we look forward to our next visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Everything delicious delicious delicious

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Amazing!! Favorite restaurant of all time. Thank u for always making it so special.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The food was very good. The Lamb shank was fork tender, melt in your mouth, delicious. We enjoyed Saganaki for the first time as well. MMM cheese. Service was great, attentive, friendly. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent meal and service, always. Love the Opa! A good diverse but traditional menu with good wine and beer choices. Everyone should serve McKinnon Brothers beer in Kingston and area. Great food value. Once again an amazing meal at Grecos despite our terrible server. We began by moving our table a couple of inches so our other guests could squeeze in. David our server reprimanded us saying dont do that, Ive done that already With room to spare on the other side, we did anyway and our arriving friends still barely squeezed in

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

To start, we had the house-made bread which was delicious. For dessert, we had bougatsa. The portions were just right, and we left feeling full and satisfied. The restaurant was quite busy. The charming atmosphere added to the overall experience. Overall, I highly recommend The Grecos for a delicious dinner. The food, service, and atmosphere are all top-notch!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Regretfully I neglected to take a picture of my veil chop to share with you. It was the most amazing meal I have ever enjoyed. Greco s is superior in every way: food, service, atmosphere. 11/10 !!!

December 22, 2023

This restaurants owner is extremely rude and abrupt. I guess he figures the great food will keep people coming back however I will never enter this establishment again. It s very unfortunate he has no people skills.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always amazing, owner is always honest and polite even if it busy! Food is so good! Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I ve officially been twice. The food is good! Some of the meals are much better than others on their menu, but overall the food is good and are large portions. Their free appetizer is delicious. The waiters are sympathetic and really nice. They are quite busy, reserving is the safe bet.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It is definitely our favorite restaurant. I love their Greek salad and their pork slovakia. Their veal parmesan is amazing too! Never disappointed with any meal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The authentic Greek salad is worth every penny; so good. Sitting at the bar is quite underrated. Dont know the Lou Brunswick guy but hes quite excellent, although I cant respond to all the bowling stuff he goes on about. Anyway, this place is a must-go-to, and has been for decades. Solid wine list, best portions in city, honest, candid service when it comes to food questions. P.S. top notch octopus & calamari.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had heard very good things so booked a reservation a week in advance when we arrived, the person who spoke to us said there was no room, and when we said we had a reservation, he said he was sure there were no reservations for the evening. He left to check and came back and rudely ushered us to an open table without saying a word. The waiter who took our orders mocked us whenever we asked any questions about the menu and after our food was brought, we never saw him again until he brought the bill. The food was not too bad but the experience was so disappointing given our high expectations.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service and food ! First time going and totally loved it..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Firm five star. The food was amazing. Lamb shank was one of the best Ive had, and it is their house special. Greco is not just Greek. There are some Italian and French classic dishes, steaks, and even local Ontario pickerel. I am a big supporter of eat local, so we had to try it, and it was great. There is an impressive selection of pasta and pizza, which worked well for younger folks at our table. Our server was very pleasant and accommodating when we asked to tweak the sides a bit. The place is clean with a beautiful ambience, white table clothes and nice music. This is a family business thats been around for over 50 years, so its a real landmark on Princess St. It is also one of the best Ive tried in Kingston.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Drove from Ottawa for takeout!!! Best food ever! Thank you

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always good food and great service. Lots of food, you get what you paid for.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

fire ong

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Been coming here for years! Incredible food & staff is amazing! Strongly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is one of downtowns best restaurants, the atmosphere is nice yet romantic, the food to die for, especially their chicken ceaser salad, the dressing is even homemade. And their Shrimpshetta an Absolute must. Be crazy not to try this place Vegetarian options: A nice array of options Parking: There is a large sized parking lot out back some but not much on street out front and a few paid lot parking options within 1-or 2 blocks of Restaurant so easy walking distance for most part Kid-friendliness: The environment is very family ioriented

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really love the veggie kabob. Just wish there was more veggie and less potato&rice

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First time. Food was great

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

What a great place. Food was un!@#$-nbelieable. The wait staff were witty, brilliant, and attentive. Dont think about it, just go.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food. A little crowded.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food and service was excellent from start to finish even during the holiday rush!! The waiter even took time to take pictures for us! Id return asap!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its one of the best restaurants i have been to in Kinston. The food was awesome, and the service was fun and friendly. Definitely be back to try more items on the menu.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very delicious Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great place to dine in. Very good environment even friendly staff must visit.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The evening at Grecos was the best as ever. We were celebrating our 35th anniversary & not disappointed. Our server was excellent & witty, food was excellent. I love the lamb shank. Looking forward to going back. It is our favorite restaurant. Jimmy the owner is always gracious & comes to speak to us.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great meal! Had lamb shank. Meat fell off the bone, generous portions. Everything had great flavours and veggies were awesome. Saddest part of the night was me admitting Ive never dined there before, and lived in the area for over 50 yrs. Ill be back! Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Got us to the show at the Grand on time!

★★
December 22, 2023

honestly, was expecting better due to these reviews. I was looking forward to a nice slightly higher end dining experience, as we spent over a hundred but it didn t feel worth it at all sadly. I would say maybe if you re of a more senior age this is the place for you, as the food is bland and soft, as people in our 20s we were definitely the youngest there. Maybe we ordered the wrong things but me and my partner were pretty dissatisfied, as the potato s that came with our food were under-seasoned and the veggies were pretty bad. I ordered the salmon and would urge you not to, as it was dry and hard, and the sauce that came with it was bad as well. He ordered the chicken parm and also said it was very dry and didn t taste great. Maybe if we ordered the lamb it would have been better but the veggies really weren t great. Pretty disappointed. The only thing I can really recommend is the bruschetta, if you don t mind raw garlic. I don t know, as a student I really can t recommend this place as it s expensive and the food isn t great, sad that I wasted a date night here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its a bit noisier than Id like to hold conversations and quite chilly. Ill bring a blanket or extra sweater next time and sit closer to the front where its somewhat more subdued, but everything else was excellent!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great restaurant with delicious food - steak was cooked to perfection

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A perfect restaurant for date night in Kingston! Our favourites are spicy shrimp and Penne arrabiatta. Great food and service.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Came here to celebrate my younger brothers graduation, and were greeted by such a rude waiter. He seemed very annoyed the entire time and was emotionless during our entire service. Not really the vibe you want when celebrating such an important milestone. We ordered the saganaki (yum), Sicilian pizza (not good, and tasted like a reheated frozen pizza), three orders of souvelaki and kebabs and a Moussaka. The meat on all three portions was extremely bland and dry and the moussaka was very oily. Not sure if they were having an off night but the food together with the service didnt leave a great impression on us.

★★
December 22, 2023

The food was okay, we ordered for delivery at 5PM and it arrived at 7:30. After calling the first time (6PM), they said itll be 30 mins, another hour goes by, we call again and they say now its on the way. I understand being busy but we live 2 minutes away, we couldve picked it up if we knew it wouldve taken 2½ hours. Dont order for delivery, just go pick it up.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I am a very picky person when it comes to food. Greco was a truly amazing restaurant. I was visiting from USA and amazed by the food. Their Shish Kabab, Chicken Kabab and Lamb were amazinng!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food and service. Souvlaki is big and juicy. Authentic taste according to my wife who lived in Greece for 11 years. A gem in Kingston. Will definitely return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Johnny is absolutely amazing server. The food amazing. I will definitely be back again. Parking: Behind, at the corner of Montreal and Queen.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always amazing food!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

On Saturday July 22nd, 2023 my wife, daughter, son in-law and business partner of 35 years had a dinner at Grecos Restaurant. It had been a long time since we had been to Grecos. The service was outstanding however the best part of the evening was the meal. Everything was absolutely delicious and perfect. Grecos has the best food in Kingston. My wife is still raving about the Greek Salad. My daughter a lawyer from Toronto and my son in-law a surgeon from Toronto were blown away with the meal. They stated in Toronto the meal would have been 100% more expensive and the food wouldnt have been as good. Jimmy the owner came out at the end to thank us for coming. My apologies to Jimmy for taking so long to come back. Guaranteed we will return soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and great service. Thanks Kerry for making our anniversary dinner a memorable experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Grecos Greek Restaurant is a standout dining destination. The server was exceptionally attentive, making the experience truly enjoyable. The potatoes were a highlight, cooked to perfection, and the overall food and environment were top-notch. Its a place Ill gladly return to and highly recommend for authentic Greek flavors.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We have visited Grecos multiple times and the food is amazing, service is impeccable. If youve never been, I highly recommend going.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My sister and I had an absolutely delightful dining experience at this lovely place! The food was beyond delicious, leaving my taste buds dancing with joy. The restaurants ambiance was clean and inviting, creating a pleasant and comfortable environment to enjoy our meal. In my view, customer service is what truly stood out. The staff was not only friendly and welcoming but also incredibly attentive to our needs. They went above and beyond to ensure that we had everything we needed and made our visit truly memorable. From start to finish, they exceeded all expectations, and I cant wait to return. If youre looking for a restaurant with delicious food, a clean environment, and amazing customer service, this is the place to go. Highly recommended.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Solid Greek food, really friendly service, very reasonably priced.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best food in kingston. Its not close. Kid-friendliness: My daughter is 3. They will do up chicken fingers for kids. They are delicious. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

All around great experience

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Uncomfortable tables unless you are 5.3. Food does not taste authentic, my tomatoes were light pink....nasty. The bread was stale. Butter was weird and no hummus or tzaziki to dip the bread in. We wont recommend, nor go back. Unfortunately we were so disappointed as we wanted to find a Mediterranean restaurant that was like Greek Isles in Lauderdale by the Sea. Sooooo good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great Greek food, great service. Can feel a little cramped .....because its so popular Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely pleasant place, the foods were so fresh, delicious and prepared quickly, staff were polite and friendly. The complimentary espresso candy at the end of the meal put a smile on our faces. Thank you, Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place is phenomenal. Their food is fresh and delicious. The prices are reasonable. And the service is excellent and friendly. Although, we had to wait 15-20 minutes outside with a booked reservation.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First time trying moussaka, it was so good. The potatoes were flavourful too, with this lemony seasoning. Food was served fast, price is reasonable. They make great strawberry mocktails. We had to wait a while to be seated (30 mins, because it was very crowded on this weekend so maybe make a reservation if possible?). The service was so nice and friendly, we were the last group to leave before closing but we never felt rushed. Even got few free candies before leaving.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This busy family oriented eatery serves excellent Greek food in a casual environment. Washrooms are located in the basement.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Our waiter was incredible, and the tzatziki was to die for. We ordered many dishes, and all were good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious, classic food: we had the calamari, the veal milanese and the special lamb shank and everything was incredible. The staff are super friendly and truly love their job, this will be our go-to restaurant next time were in Kingston!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We sat at the bar and had one of the best dining experiences ever. We thoroughly enjoyed the friendly banter with Brian behind the bar, who was fantastic and really made our night. The overall dining experience was amazing, and i highly recommend Grecos! We started our meal with the spicy shrimp, which were cooked to perfection. Main course we had the veal chop and lamb shank on Brians recommendations. Both dishes were tender, flavourful, and amazing all around. The traditional greek potatoes and veggies were just the right accompaniment. We really didnt want the meal to end. Oh, i almost forgot to mention the wine we had with dinner, a red cab from Nappa called Wind Storm. Too bad it is not sold at the LCBO. Full bodied, and the perfect pairing with our meal. The highest of ratings for this place and sitting at the bar, what a great choice. Thanks again to Brian, who made our night out even better! Sorry, but we forgot to take pictures of our meal, I guess digging in was obviously way more important than the pics.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Brian was amazing, and the food was fantastic too. Well worth the visit.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Passed through Kingston while driving and decided to stop for dinner. I am so glad we did! The restaurant was already starting to fill up as we arrived immediately after opening. We sat at the bar and ordered three of the daily specials: lamb shank with pasta (it really did fall off the bone, as promised), lobster linguine, and veal chop with potatoes and veg. For starters, we shared the saganaki and mussels. The food was fresh, perfectly prepared, and downright delicious. Brian the bartender was charismatic, welcoming, and friendly: his conversation was energetic and entertaining. Drinks were amazing. We are definitely coming back for more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We happened to come across this place as we were walking and we were quickly seated without a reservation. Restaurant was clean, quiet and had a nice ambiance to it without being over the top. Service was friendly and efficient and we enjoyed the delicious saganaki and chicken souvlaki. We parked in a municipal lot one street behind the restaurant which worked well. All in all, really enjoyed our dinner here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was delicious and very good quantity, the person who served us David was very kind and patient, we loved the food and the attention of the staff, the bathrooms are clean and spacious, there is no parking. I would definitely eat here again. Kid-friendliness: My son ate chicken fingers and they were very delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Every bite of their food is sooo good. The server was entertaining. They have a couple halal options too. Potatoes were extra good. Best Greek food we ve had so far. Vegetarian options: They have some vegetarian and halal options.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was okay. Very bland to me. Two dishes were recommended, the Kalamari and stuffed olive leaves which were both not very good. Service was pushy and unpleasant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This continues to be my personal favorite place to eat in Kingston. The food and service are always top notch! Highly recommend Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wow.... visiting that city we found a restaurant. The chef suggested the lam. It was the best I have ever had.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and great service from Victoria !

★★
December 22, 2023

Based on the current 4.7/5 star reviews, we were excited to visit Grecos for our first time. The good - They accomodated our last minute reservation change without hassle. Busy, lively atmosphere. The meal portions were good and decent Greek cuisine overall. The bad - Our server D. (name withheld, hoping to hear back from the manager - I left a voicemail, no email address available). As a former server, I feel I can speak to his attitude from a suitable place of criticism. D. was dismissive, condescending and borderline rude throughout our time at Grecos. Slamming our cutlery on the table, almost hitting my partner in the head with the water jug, snatching the menus from us. I watched him act the same with customers at the table nearest to us. D. came across as a man who has lost enjoyment in his career and was just going through the motions with disdain for us, his clients. I begrudingly tipped D. 15% that he did not earn, mainly because Ive held his job and know how demanding it can be, but it does not excuse his behaviour. We will not be returningto Grecos

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best Greek food ever we had in a while on our 32nd wedding anniversary excellent service highly recommended

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Would be nice if staff werent rude (I am referring to the older gentleman)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

great tasting food and large portion. Take out is well done

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Made it an enjoyable birthday

December 22, 2023

Last evening I called Grecos to make a reservation for tonight for 7:00PM for my Mother-In-Law s 85th birthday celebration. We arrived promptly to a full restaurant and we were told they had no reservation for us. They made no effort to accommodate us and we had to find another venue. The host that greeted us questioned me on whether the woman that I had placed the reservation with had called me. Not sure what he meant, but the implication was that it might be my fault. I had spoken directly to the woman, she left he phone a minute to confirm they had availability for tonight, she took our name and I think a phone number, but I can t remember of she texted k the number or not, but certainly the name. If you choose to make a reservation at this establishment, I would recommend double and triple verifying the reservation to be sure. A very disappointing experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very nice establishment, warm welcome and very professional team, attentive, despite our very average English they really did their best to understand us and this allowed us to find our meal excellent in a good atmosphere, a real pleasure for us.. .thank you for this welcome

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was fine, fresh ingredients and good portion. The service was below average for a Greek restaurant.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Like all the other time I visited the Grecos, the food was awesome. As we went there on one of the their busy nights, the service was a tad slow and there were a huge group that caused some people uncomfortable. I know that is out of management s control but it had negative effect on our experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic greek food reasonably priced! The server was funny and friendly. If I were to nitpick, I would say the bathroom experience could we improved, and an online form for reservation could be introduced. 4.6 stars

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome dinner! Had the mixed grill so I could try a little of everything so glad I did! Our server, Sean was top notch, great balance of taking care of us and letting us just enjoy our dinner. Will definitely try to come back next time I visit Kingston

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Consistently fantastic food and servicd.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent food and experience. Best Greek restaurant in Kingston. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I m going here for years. I love the family friendly environment and the food is always amazing. Everything on the menu is amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is the best restaurant in Kingston hands down.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We were visiting from out of town and had our food delivered to our hotel. I called beforehand to check about gluten free options for my daughter with coeliac disease. The owner was very accommodating and pleasant to speak to. We had souvlaki and chickebab dinners with greek and caesar salad, as well as the fresh garlic shrimp. The portions were huge and all the food was excellent! I haven t had Greek food this delicious in a long time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Phenomenal food lush with flavor. The Lamb and pork chop was absolutely amazing. Very nice host, great atmosphere and an abundance for what you get with their entrees.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Busy restaurants Maybe the food is good, but they treat you as if you work for them The guy at the door was sooooo rude Im not sure if he is racist or if that is his normal way of treating people Anyhow, you can enjoy the food if you have no dignity

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The owner of the restaurant cooks authentic Greek food. The way you know it is by trying their tzaziki sauce which is dense and rich in flavour. Special note to underline the excellence and professionalism of their bartender, Brian. He is the highly skilled and personable bartender. Make sure you have reservation before going there - it will be fully packed almost every day of the week!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wonderful restaurant. Good was amazing and was service excellent. Make a reservation though because its not a huge restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Vegetarian options: Wish I could be specific - best recommendation is that my daughter in law picked Greccos and she is a strict vegetarian! Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and upscale atmosphere

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It felt very crowded, like one more table would be a fire hazard. Not sure if they were short on staff that night. Weird to see men wearing hats in a place like that. Food was alright. Wish I ordered the pasta.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of our favorite restaurants with outstanding Greek cuisine and service that leaves you completely satisfied.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Birthday party for my granddaughter and myself. 9 of us all together. A really top shelf experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Five star plus! Amazing food and amazing service. Nine of us went here for a birthday celebration and we all were very impressed with the food and service. I had the Mousakka and Delicious is all I can say. My husband said the lamb shank was over the top.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is one of our go-to places when in Kingston. The service is excellent with very professional, knowledgeable staff. The food is made fresh, plentiful and everything we order is always delicious and authentic tasting. I would suggest making a reservation as it always seems very busy in there and you do not want to miss out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Definitely make a reservation! Its a small restaurant but feels very intimate and romantic if you so wanted. Every dish feels like it was made just for you. Lots if seafood and fish options, as well as pasta, steak, chicken and lamb. My all time favourite is the Caesar salad. The dressing is just amazing!! Definitely worth checking out and its not overly expensive.