Naos Hellenic Cuisine

Elevated Greek Restaurant with a Modern Culinary Experience -- Restaurant Review: Naos Hellenic Cuisine - Cary, NC -- Having traveled to Greece a number of times, this restaurant brings the warmth and family-focused Greek culture and traditions to the Raleigh-Durham area, while offering a modern, culinary-focused dining experience, elevating it to a top restaurant in the region. The restaurant provides a soft-lit ambiance with well-curated dining spaces and an upbeat atmosphere to bring family, friends, business colleagues, and loved ones together to create memorable experiences. -- We started with the roasted beats and soutzoukakia, leading into the main entrées: the clay pot lamb and the grilled bone-in pork chop. The roasted beets were presented in a technically complex way, showcasin

Took 30 minutes to seat us despite having a reservation, we had to repeatedly ask the hostesses for an update while other parties were seated before us. The meatballs were heavenly, but everything else was lackluster and oversalted; the halibut was overcooked. Not a huge deal at a standard restaurant, but for this price point, I would expect a much greater attention to detail and friendlier service. All the staff seemed overworked and stressed on a week night, can't imagine what it's like during the weekend. Also there's a 3% card surcharge that they don't disclose up front. Only a couple bucks, but it should be accounted for in the menu prices like everywhere else.

Beautiful restaurant. Enjoyed the food but is different from other Greek cuisine I've had in the area. Enjoyed the pita and calamari appetizers. The seafood stew was just ok, but a lot of the food on the menu looked appetizing. Drink menu didn't have some basics, which was surprising. I think the main draw is the ambiance. Would go back for that reason & hopefully find a dish I like better!

If you’re looking for an elevated dining experience in Cary, Naos is a breath of fresh Mediterranean air. The vibe is effortlessly elegant, and the staff treats you like an old friend from the moment you step inside. The Standouts: The Meze Platter: The tirokafteri has a perfect bite, and the melitzanosalata actually tastes like fire-roasted eggplant, not just a puree. Highly recommended for starters. Grilled Octopus: It was tender perfection! The pairing with aged vinegar and fava. The Mains: My Filet Mignon was a rare win, which hit the requested temperature exactly. The Rack of Lamb was incredibly flavorful and seasoned with a heavy hand of authentic herbs. Naos is an experience. If you want superb Greek food that feels a level above the rest, this is your spot!

Update: Took the family to Naos again for the holidays. Another wonderful meal, everyone loved it. Great place for a special dinner or celebration. We went to Naos to celebrate a birthday. It was a wonderful choice. Naos redecorated the restaurant with Greek flair and did a beautiful job, everyone loved the colors, paintings, finishings. We were greeted and taken to our table quickly and welcomed by our waiter immediately. We started with the meze platter and the zucchini croquettes. Everyone loved the dips, the zucchini was more mixed but good. For entrees we decided to order several and eat family style. Glad we did, everything was delicious and we loved the variety. We shared the whole branzino, clay pot lamb, beef short rib and moussaka. Hard to pick a favorite, I would ord