Eleni's Greek Taverna

6131 Backlick Rd, Springfield
(703) 912-1400

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Tahir Shaikh

Food there used to be very good. Today every thing was served cold. May be we went there earlier .

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Greek Salad, Pastitsio, Spanakopita

Ken Delage

Wonderful food. Big portions. Great atmosphere. Wish it were closer to home!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

mariam mekhail

Very friendly and the food is authentic
Will be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

steve senanefes

I ordered thru door dash. I am Greek and I love Greek food. I ordered the pastitsio, avgalemono soup, dolmades, and the galetobureko. I make all over these things at home. The portions were huge I couldn't believe it. The quality was amazing and very authentic. Absolutely loved this place will get from here again.

Food: 5

Iffat Shermin

šŸ’™ Lunch at Eleni Greek Taverna – My First Greek Food Experience šŸ‡¬šŸ‡·

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 —
šŸ„™ Pikelia (chicken gyro pita salad)
šŸ³ Spinach omelette with feta cheese
šŸ¢ Grilled chicken kabab with pilaf
šŸ Greek Tour — kind of like a lasagna, just creamier and richer
šŸ«• 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 overall, such a cozy little lunch. First time trying Greek, and honestly… I think it’s not going to be the last. šŸ’™

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

April Kurzke

They serve breakfast and lunch at reasonable prices. The food is fresh and tasty. Casual place, not fancy!

Greg Brown

We had dinner here and the food was excellent

Katherine Yang

Vert glad to have stumbled on this restaurant. Excellent food and friendly service. Also serves classic American breakfast menu all day.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spanakopita, Dolmades

Aby Hicks

Amazing customer service and food! We will go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Will Fausnaught

Some of the best greek food I've had outside of Greece.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Keith Carey

Alena’s Taverna – ā€œFood That Travels, Atmosphere That Needs a Passportā€

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 ā€œpatch-and-goā€ 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 pita bread alongside them, however, was fresh and delicious.

For my main, I went with the chicken kebab. It wasn’t skewered kebab-style, but rather grilled chicken pieces with peppers, onions, rice, and a Greek side salad. The chicken was tender and well-seasoned, the salad crisp and flavorful, and the portion generous enough that I even had leftovers to take back with me.

Overall, I’d give the food a solid 3.5 out of 5, leaning toward the higher side for flavor and portion size. The atmosphere, however, really needs attention—it’s holding the restaurant back from being a spot I’d be eager to return to. Locals seemed to know the staff well, so clearly it has its regulars. As for me, I might try another Mediterranean option nearby next time, unless they give the place the refresh it deserves.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 3

Keith C

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 ā€œpatch-and-goā€ 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 pita bread alongside them, however, was fresh and delicious. For my main, I went with the chicken kebab. It wasn’t skewered kebab-style, but rather grilled chicken pieces with peppers, onions, rice, and a Greek side salad. The chicken was tender and well-seasoned, the salad crisp and flavorful, and the portion generous enough that I even had leftovers to take back with me. Overall, I’d give the food a solid 3.5 out of 5, leaning toward the higher side for flavor and portion size. The atmosphere, however, really needs attention—it’s holding the restaurant back from being a spot I’d be eager to return to. Locals seemed to know the staff well, so clearly it has its regulars. As for me, I might try another Mediterranean option nearby next time, unless they give the place the refresh it deserves.

Lisa L Flowers

First visit in years. Food and service did not disappoint.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

B C

One,it's overpriced for medial food. Nothing is really authentic. The gyros were fine, but not mouth watering,calamari was very sad, chicken kabobs with rice not much to it, but was 21 dollars. Not even sure it was a full skewer. I'll keep looking for an authentic Greek restaurant

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Eva M

I went here for the first time in the service was wonderful. The food was fresh and everythingā€˜s homemade it was delicious. I love to hear. I recommend anyone that wants a home-field to come here. The food was lovely atmosphere was great and the service was very welcoming. I love it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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