Eleni's Greek Taverna

Stopped here after running errands. We were over an hour from home and knew the Springfield area has A LOT of restaurants to choose from. So glad my husband and I chose to get Greek for lunch. The staff is kind and friendly. Welcoming us with a smile. They knew others that frequent the restaurant, chatted like old friends catching up. It had photos of Greek monuments and notable areas, the traditional white and blue colors inside. The restaurant was clean. Our table and surrounding floor was tidy and swept. The food is made for family sharing. Definitely home cooked style of food. My husband and I got the Eleni's Greek Tour (Pastitsio, Mousaka, Spanakopita, Tiropita. Served With Greek Potatoes And Fasolakia) and the Pikelia Platter (Gyro Meat, Chicken Souvlaki, Pork Souvlaki, Tzatziki An

💙 Lunch at Eleni Greek Taverna – My First Greek Food Experience 🇬🇷 So today three of us went out for lunch at Eleni Greek Taverna, and this was actually our first time trying Greek food. I didn’t really know what to expect, but wow 🤩 everything was so fresh and flavorful! We ordered quite a lot — 🥙 Pikelia (chicken gyro pita salad) 🍳 Spinach omelette with feta cheese 🍢 Grilled chicken kabab with pilaf 🍝 Greek Tour — kind of like a lasagna, just creamier and richer 🫕 And three soups on the side Every dish had a different taste and texture, but all of them felt really comforting. The chicken was soft and well-seasoned, the omelette had that perfect feta tang, and the Greek Tour was just melt-in-the-mouth good. The portions were massive we actually had to pack a lot to take home! But over

Alena’s Taverna – “Food That Travels, Atmosphere That Needs a Passport” I stopped into Alena’s Taverna while on a business trip since it was close to my hotel and I was craving some Mediterranean. The outside, set in a strip-style mall, is actually pretty charming, so I thought I was in for a cozy dining experience. Unfortunately, once inside, the atmosphere didn’t match. The drop ceiling had water stains and sagging panels, the booth seating was cracked and patched, and even the bathroom felt tired. It gave off more of a “patch-and-go” vibe than a polished Mediterranean escape. Now, the food told a better story. I started with the Keftedes (Greek meatballs). Flavor-wise, they were spot on, but they’d spent a little too long on the grill, which left them tougher than I’d hoped. The warm

The place was lovely. My waitress was incredibly sweet. Food was delicious and quick. I absolutely love going to new places, especially of different cultures. It makes it even more amazing to be welcomed and treated with some kind hospitality.

We stopped here for dinner while in town. I had seen a picture of the pikelia on Google reviews and really wanted to try it. Everything we ordered was outstanding. The service was fantastic. It was the highlight of our whole day. If you have room for dessert after the delicious food, get the baklava. You will be happy you did! It’s perfectly balanced between nuts, honey and cinnamon.