Comments on Type A Diversions: Emilitsa - Portland, Maine

We had dinner there last night for our anniversary...

2009-09-10T10:18:39.441-04:00

We had dinner there last night for our anniversary. The food was excellent and we enjoyed every bit of our meal. Only minor complaint, we did have to wait for quite a bit for our entree. The server should have told us that there would be a wait. But other than that, the experience was excellent. I would recommend Emilitsa to anyone who wants to enjoy a wonderful Greek dinner.

I have eaten at the reataurant 3 times in last 3 m...

2009-08-09T08:05:50.462-04:00

I have eaten at the reataurant 3 times in last 3 months. Menu has diversified. Rabbit dishes are far superior to any I have eaten in New England. I am not use to restaurants getting appreciably better over the years. Emilitsa is a clear exception. Superb waitstaff.

I've seen so many glowing reviews of Emilitsa, but...

2009-05-01T16:25:00.000-04:00

I've seen so many glowing reviews of Emilitsa, but unfortunately had a less-than-stellar experience there myself. After making and then confirming a reservation for a Friday night, we arrived to a confused hostess and no available table or room at the bar. They were apologetic, and eventually found us a seat. Then we proceeded to wait -- wait to get drinks, wait to place our order, wait forever

Emilitsa is celebrating their first anniversary wi...

2009-02-11T16:56:00.000-05:00

Emilitsa is celebrating their first anniversary with PHILOXENIA. In Greek philo means friend and xenia means stranger. "Come in as strangers, leave as friends". It's a series of small plates served at their back communal table from 5-7 PM for $20 per person. Very fun. Very yummy. They started with olives and bread. then lots of those wonderful Greek spreads. Then meatballs with cinnamon and

First, thanks for a great blog. I dine out often ...

2008-07-02T09:25:00.000-04:00

First, thanks for a great blog. I dine out often in Portland (and across the country) and agree with a lot of your perspective. I have worked in the hospitality business for more than a dozen years with my partner working in, owning, and managing restaurants for more than 25 years so we appreciate your blog!

I just got a chance to try Emilitsa on Monday evening and while the food was

My wife and I were quite disappointed here given ...

2008-05-04T10:52:00.000-04:00

My wife and I were quite disappointed here given the great reviews. Not bad, just not the level we expected given the prices and the write-ups. But I will agree that the service is great, the room is beautiful, and the wine list is very interesting.

My friend and I were only in Portland for one nigh...

2008-04-06T14:09:00.000-04:00

My friend and I were only in Portland for one night, after driving there from Boston to attend an art opening. We received a recommendation to go to Emilitsa from a young woman at a gallery.

Great meal, excellent service, wonderful server, and a very charming humble owner. I'd drive up to Portland again, just for dinner!

Definitely check it out.

Had to chime in here, as I just visited Emilitsa l...

2008-03-07T10:09:00.000-05:00

Had to chime in here, as I just visited Emilitsa last night, and had an excellent time.
I felt I was taking a bit of a gamble, as my wife is Greek, born and raised in and around Astoria, NY, where the tavernas are as authentic as they can be in this country. Your review gave me hope that she would not claim Emilitsa falls short of the mark. Happily, you were spot on, and we were both

Excellent food! Very professional, friendly and kn...

2008-02-27T18:47:00.000-05:00

Excellent food! Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable service. A refined, modulated environment that really works ergonomically - tables along a long wall that allow waitstaff free movement and diners the illusion of privacy.

Best Greek in Portland by a very very wide margin. I highly recommend it as well.

I dined there the other night. Unbelievable servi...

2008-02-13T23:34:00.000-05:00

I dined there the other night. Unbelievable service and delicious food; a wonderful addition to Portland's elite dining scene.

We missed the boat! Last night my wife and I were...

2008-02-10T19:27:00.000-05:00

We missed the boat! Last night my wife and I were craving Greek and ended up at the Greek Corner. Ooops. First Greek experience in Portland since moving here 2 years ago. Still tasting the Garlic. Service was soft but the food was cheap.

I will be heading to Emilitsa the next time we are in need for Greek.

Thanks for the review.

Good suggestion. I normally link to the website w...

2008-02-10T19:15:04.525-05:00

Good suggestion. I normally link to the website which gives hours & location, but it's not up yet. Emilitsa is at 547 Congress Street. Thanks for reading.

Thank you for this: we'll be there soon. I hope yo...

2008-02-10T18:40:00.000-05:00

Thank you for this: we'll be there soon.

I hope you won't take this badly, but I wish you'd given this restaurant's street address somewhere in the review. Like the fact that a place is plastered with widescreen TV's, this information isn't a 'factoid', but something that is helpful for other diners to know.

Congress St. is a long, long street. This is kind of like learning