Eleni's Philoxenia
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 227-2158
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Davis Street
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Eleni's Philoxenia – by Rachel Bellacera
In Short
Sleek and theatrical, neighborhood locals sit amid dim, dramatic lights against dark wood high-backed booths or belly up to the bar. The appetizer menu features a filo dough pillow filled with feta cheese and drizzled with honey as well as pan-fried or grilled calamari. For the main course, tiger prawns come in one of two seasoned tomato sauces over zita or orzo pasta. There's also ground beef simmered with seasonings over spaghettini.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThis is one place where you can trust the house wines. Order a Greek wine--even by the glass--and be pleasantly surprised.
User Reviews for Eleni's Philoxenia
05/12/2008 Posted by BigRed72
My fiance and I have been twice. Absolutely loved it both times. The first time I ordered a pork dish, which unfortunately, was over salted, BUT WAIT!! The "horrible" staff apologized and even gave us a complimentary mousse dessert and I did not get charged for one of the glasses of wine. I can't complain a bit. I think they have somewhere around 30 appetizers or so and I find it very fun to try different ones when we go. The last time we went I ordered the Saganaki appetizer (Kefalograviera cheese dredged in flour pan-fried in olive oil and served in flaming Cognac; extinguished with fresh lemon). That a was a fun dish. Any way. Great experience. very memorable and great low lit environment to bring a pretty girl on a date.
Pros: Food, wine, atmosphere, staff, appetizers, lamb and veggie pasta
Cons: hard chairs
12/21/2007 Posted by macaulay10
First off I must say I was very impressed with the customer service. I had a friend coming from out of town and needed a reservation fast. It was 5:30 on a Friday night and the hostess was able to squeeze us in for 7:30-so cool! We got there and made an entire meal out of 4 appetizers, a couple of cosmos and the dessert! All of it was wonderful, my personal favorite was the Feta Filo (Greek cheeses wrapped in filo dough, drizzled with honey). Also, the mousse is highly recommended. I'll definitley be back again.
Pros: Food, service, decor
Cons: pricey, but worth it!
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