Customer reviews for The Lantern Taverna

Rating: 3 7 8 = 6/10

Described quickly: Greek that's done and tastes cheap by Greeks for the tourist... but hang on you're not a tourist, and this ain't Greece.

Don't go here unless you're in a group (say 4+). The live music is good for a laugh, it's a guy with a guitar bashing (is a good description) out 60s-80s tracks. Don't expect Eric Clapton... or anyone remotely close and you should be allrite. If you're in a group, and you like your beer, this is a fab place to come.

The menu promises a "seasonal" Meze, which isn't particlarly fresh (by seasonal I mean that the waiters and staff customise to make it the best it could be...). Very disappointing, I expect Delicatessen standard or better from these guys. I grew up with Greek friends, and believe I know what to expect from a good Greek restaurant. I love my Kalimata Olives, Artichoke hearts, Sundried tomatoes, Anchovies, Feta cheese and so on. If you're a fan of these foods, don't go here. You'll be served flavourless, bland stuff, that's been sitting in Sunflower oil.... (where's the Olive oil!!). If you don't like those foods metioned because their flavour is too strong, you'll probably like them here because they have no flavour.

Ok, the food is poor, but drink plenty of beer so you don't taste it, screech along with musician, go with a group (4+), it'll be a fun night.

Rating: 10 10 10 = 10/10

i went as part of a birthday party for one of my closesrt friends and as soon as we pulled up i knew it would be an expereince as there were lights spilling out of the building and was oozing good character.  we were met with excellent greetings and service and the food was the icing on the cake.  it encouraged conversation and interaction which is what is most needed on a night out! the live music was excellent and invlovement was encouraged and tambourines and various instruments were handed out!  nothing bad about this restaurant in fact i am planning my own 21st there this october with a lot of my friends.