KAVA neo-taverna

315 Shawmut Ave, Boston
(617) 356-1100

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Sheila

5/5 food but 1/5 service. I have never left a review on a restaurant before but feel the need to considering how rudely we were treated.

My friend and I went for dinner on a Saturday night - we had a reservation at 7:30pm and had a great experience until ~8:40pm. Starting at 8:40pm, the waiter came back to tell us our reservation was over at 9pm at least three times (essentially kicking us out). I understand a lot of restaurants have this policy, but there were other couples around us who were seated before us and were still leisurely sitting there when we left - we were the only ones pushed out.

We also spent a decent amount of money each (~$75) and had not even ordered desert yet when he started pushing us out. I eat out A LOT and I've never been so aggressively pushed out like that before and I have no idea why we were the only ones treated that way.

burcu isik

We experienced the hospitality in this place with the receipt thrown in front of us.

Unfortunately, it became one of the places we would never go to.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

ko si

Not bad at all, but overpriced and very small portions of food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Demetra

The food was good but they did not do a great job with the timing of the small plates. The tables are small and the plates should be staggered instead of bringing everything out at once and not having any room. The front of the house staff was also a bit cold instead of welcoming, which is what I would expect at a Greek taverna.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Twalee Manwon

Sensational...

Kate Carr

Food was ok. It’s simple and quite expensive but I suppose that’s the US. We got the zucchini fries which were great, the dip sampler, and chicken skewers. The dip sampler was a repeat of the tzatziki that’s in the zucchini fries and one of the other dips is literally just blended feta—nothing special. If we had paid attention, we wouldn’t have gotten all the dips—maybe just the eggplant. I forgot we ordered the beets, too. I wouldn’t order again. They were just beets in a bowl. What’s unique about that for $11?

Chicken skewers were good. Nothing more nothing less.

I will say though that this place is IMPOSSIBLY and EXCESSIVELY loud. I asked the waiter about it and he said the owner won’t let anyone turn the music down, despite having had many complaints before. It really was distracting and took away a lot from the meal. Truly had to shout to be heard. And this was arriving at 9pm for dinner on a Wednesday—it was packed and loud. I left with my ears ringing. If anything, sit outside of you can.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fries

Scott Reynolds Nelson

My favorite dinner in Boston so far, & I've been here over a month.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Feta Psiti, Baked Feta

Craig Helliwell

Great relaxed dinner. The moussaka was superb as were the zucchini chips

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mousaka

Chuck Blair

Best meal we've had in Boston. Every dish was delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baked Feta, Lemon Potato Wedges

Sarah Timmcke

This was the best meal we have had in a long time! Every single dish was delicious and we wouldn't have changed a thing. Our server was fantastic and very helpful with recommendations on wine and amount of small plates and sides for two. This was overall an incredible eating experience! If we lived in town, we would be here all of the time.

Vegetarian options: We had the cauliflower and potato dishes as sides, along with the baked feta and zucchini chips. All were completely different and full of flavor! It was the perfect amount of food for two.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baked Feta, Lemon Potato Wedges

Logan Alexandria

Amazing!!!! Zucchini chips, seafood risotto, and octopus!!!!! Go here for the best food!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anna Rombe Shoov

Fun place, friendly staff. Devine dolmades. Exciting flavorful pear walnut salad.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Isaac Hernandez

Plenty of tables open outside and I ask to have a table for one. They look at the screen and tell me they couldn't fit me in. Im tired of being treated like this everywhere I go just because I don't have a party with me. Its 4:00pm and its not busy at all. They just lie to your face and hope you'll go away.

Will Huhn

Good vibe but wouldn’t come back. Nothing special

cn m

Loved it! So delicious. Food is so good and fresh. Had a the Greek salad kabobs and shrimp dish. All excellent will definitely be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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