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This is the greatest place near Morpeth Bagpipe Museum. This restaurant is recommended to Greek cuisine lovers. Enjoy good chicken gyro, calamari and greek salads at Niko’s Greek Taberna when you happen to be near it. A lot of guests point out that waiters offer tasty ice cream, baklava and yogurt here. Delicious prosecco, beer or white wine are among the tastiest drinks to order. A lot of visitors order great coffee.
The homely atmosphere of this place allows customers to relax after a hard working day. The appealing staff at this spot can show how much they appreciate their visitors. The prompt service is something these restaurateurs care about. Democratic prices at this restaurant are good news for its clients. It is known as a place with nice decor. Google users awarded Niko’s Greek Taberna 4.8.
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Greek, Vegetarian options
ClosedOpens at 5PM tomorrow
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Price range per person £8 - £20
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Address
61 Bridge St, Morpeth, England, United Kingdom
Features
Takeaway
Сredit cards accepted
No delivery
Booking
Wheelchair accessible
Opening hours
| SundaySun | Closed |
| MondayMon | Closed |
| TuesdayTue | 5PM-9:30PM |
| WednesdayWed | 5PM-9:30PM |
| ThursdayThu | 5PM-10PM |
| FridayFri | 5PM-10PM |
| SaturdaySat | 5PM-10PM |
Well here is how I do it!
Firstly you must recognise that I am a philhellenist: a lover of Greece and Greek culture. Add to this years of eating in many restaurants in and around Morpeth when we have been looked after by Nikos so much so, we consider him not just a restaurateur but more of a friend.
This review is based upon four visits, two as a couple one a party of five for dinner and once as a couple at lunch time.
The entrance to Niko’s Greek Taberna is quite unassuming and belies its actual size and appearance. Going through the doors into the bar/reception area is like being on holiday on your favourite Greek island and entering a much-loved taverna. Nikos himself frequently meets and greets. His warm and friendly staff team are knowledgeable about the food and wine and always on hand without being over attentive.
The atmosphere and appearance is enhanced by authentic features, the crockery, chairs with woven rush seats, marble topped tables, paintings of familiar Greek vistas, Sirtaki music and the Greek being spoken by some of the staff and even the metallic wine jugs used ornamentally.
On each of our visits we took the option of enjoying a bottle of Hellenic beer from the well-stocked bar before going through to our table. Although Alph and Fix were available we went with our favourite, ice cold Mythos.
At the table whilst looking at the menu and wine list, as is the Greek way we were served a basket of warm bread.
The ample wine list has all the “usual suspects” as well as five Greek wines including the obligatory Retsina and the ever-popular Italian prosecco either by the bottle or £5 per glass.
As I prefer red wine and my wife’s preference is white, we compromise and share a bottle of Makedonikos Rose. Over the years we have had difficulty in finding Greek wines that we really like but with Makedonikos we have found a brand that we both enjoy. (I’ve also tried the glass of the red and found it to my taste!) Incidentally Makedonikos is one of a range of wines made by the Tsantali family who first started making wine in Greece in 1890. The rose is an eye caching bright pomegranate colour it’s a mouth-watering light bodied, crisp, medium sweet wine with a fruity aftertaste. We find that it accompanies a variety of foods very well.
Having dinned at Niko’s on four occasions we have tried a range of items from its classic menu. Here are some of our personal highlights.
Both my wife and I enjoy the Parea Dips, Tzatziki, (Greek yogurt with cucumber and garlic), Taramosalata, (salted cured fish roe), Houmous, (cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini and garlic), Tyrokafteri, (spicy feta cheese and yogurt) Melitzanosalata (bakes aubergine [eggplant], garlic and onion) served with pita bread.
One of my favourite starters is Calamari, squid fried in a light golden batter with garlic dip. Calamari is so easy to overcook or spoil by just a short delay in serving. The two time I’ve had it at Niko it was superb. In fact Niko himself seemed embarrassed by my praise of this dish!
My wife loves Spanakopita, traditional Greek spinach pie. How did she find it? Just like being in Greece even down to the monster portion size.
My love of pork souvlaki is well known. At Nikos It was cooked just how I like it. Touches of crispiness on the outside and melt in the mouth inners, served with tzatziki, Greek salad and pitta bread. Perfection!
Believe it or not I have never had chicken gyros so for lunch I tried the chicken gyros platter, with pita bread homemade tzatziki, with hand cut chips and salad. Chicken cooked to perfection with an amazing blend of herbs and seasoning. It was so good, my first but not my last!
The small desert menu includes the Greek classic, baklava and kataifi. If you haven’t yet tried Greek yoghurt with honey, do and if you are OK with nuts have crushed walnut sprinkled on top.
Clearly there are other culinary delights to be enjoyed on further visits. I’m really looking forward to trying the Kleftiko, lamb traditionally slow cooked in the oven that my son enjoyed, and the Pork gyros wrap favoured by my wife.
So if you want outstanding food that reminds Greek customers of eating in their homeland as well as at their mother house and none Greeks of their favourite holiday in Greece or you want your first experience of Greek cuisine then you must book a table and visit Niko’s Greek Taberna in Morpeth.