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Greek Taverna

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👍👍 The best Greek food you can taste in Rwanda. Definitely visit the place when in Kigali People often mention Greek, nice, good, service, Kigali, view, restaurant, Great, great, hotel,


Address

N6 KG 666 St, Kigali, Rwanda

Website

hotel-hellenic.business.site

Contact

+250 781 337 626

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (223 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: 7:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Greek (28) nice (21) good (21) service (19) Kigali (16) view (15) restaurant (13) Great (12) great (12) hotel (10)
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  • 5/5 Ruby M. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a lovely stay at Hotel Hellenic! The room was very spacious and I went for the one on the terrace. There was a veranda to chill and have coffee/drink in the evening. All rooms have mosquito nets and were cleaned everyday. The special thing was that the hotel has a pool which can be used by the guests even during lockdown/curfew. The breakfast was the same everyday (eggs and fruits with tea/coffee) but the manager agreed to make a small salad for me in the morning. The place is owned by a Greek lady - Mary - who is full of energy and takes care of your comfort on request. A nice place to stay with family and friends!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Apostolos K. 1 year ago on Google
    The best Greek food you can taste in Rwanda. Definitely visit the place when in Kigali
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 George V. 1 year ago on Google • 165 reviews
    The Greek Taverna - Hotel in Kigali is a unique place. The food is delicious. The location is in the beautiful area of Kimihurura, just two kilometres away from the centre of Kigali. The service is excellent. And above all you feel like home thanks to Mary, the host and manager of this unique place. A little Greece in the heart of Africa.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ines E. 4 years ago on Google
    Horrible customer service They don't understand the concept of 'take away'. We ordered 3 simple dishes from them to take away to save time cooking. Bad choice as it took us way more time than if we had cooked them ourselves. We had to go to their place 4 times. Once to get a budget (impossible to send it via whatsapp), once to leave our own dishes for them to place the food (this is not a joke), once to pick up the food (which finally came in plastic boxes), and once to return their plastic boxes. The food is average, the price expensive but the worst is its management. Old-school bad run restaurant. Don't be surprised to see it always empty....
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominique H. 8 months ago on Google • 220 reviews
    Good hotel, nice view of Kiyovu I had quite a big room, comfy with a nice view. There's a small pool which was closed for maintenance during most of our stay. Breakfast is the usual suspects for Rwanda (including the Spanish omelette) as well as some greek yohgurt propositions. Food was correct, not far from your regular Greek experience. Service was good and fast.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimberly S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is our go to hotel when we stay in Kigali . The owner is so nice and welcoming . The food is awesome . Get the tilapia Mykonos or Santorini version . They are awesome . The meat samosas are yummm . The tzatziki sauce tasted better than what I ate in Greece . The rooms are cleaned daily , the staff is also so nice . There is no Ac but there are fans and I was still comfortable. Kigali is super cool at night . Also my fave location in Kigali .
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Apostolos K. 10 months ago on Google
    The food was delicious.stifado was like my mom's. Souvlaki is a piece of art Amazing view and beautiful atmosphere
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food lovely spot
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew C. 1 year ago on Google
    #theLisaAlert (written by my wife) A huge shoutout to the hellinic Greek taverna in Kigali for a delicious vegetarian Mezze plate So many good tastes and textures Spinach and cheese tiropitas (stuffed triangles) Veggie Patti’s Stuffed grape leaves Tzatiski - Greek yogurt dip with cucumbers and garlic Smoked eggplant babagounish (here called Greek eggplant mousse ) And Greek salad with cucumber peppers red onion oregano and housemade feta cheese dressed in red wine vinegar served with toasted pita triangles. So yummy and a reasonable sharing portion for 10,000 rwf. Bonus and pro tip. If you order at least 5k per person you can use the lovely swimming pool too. Definitely one of our favorite lunch or even breakfast options. Did you know you can buy thick Greek yogurt and fresh feta cheese from them on a daily basis? Greek Taverna at the Hotel Helleniqueb #6 KG 666 st Kigali Closed sundays
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olga A. 1 year ago on Google
    A very pleasant restaurant. Delicious food, good prices, great view, friendly staff. We met the owner, a very nice woman. Everything we ate here was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert I. 9 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    This has been my favorite restaurant in Kigali for 13 years. It’s old school fancy, but not pretentious and always on point. The service is fantastic, ambience galore, great food, reasonably priced and wonderful views. It’s not as popular as newer places, but it’s a solid bet anytime. Once again, probably my favorite spot in town 13 years running. They have rooms too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hugues De S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) New boss and manager of the establishment changed name Greek tavern, Mary at the order of the restaurant very good Greek cuisine (Original) Nouveau patron et gérant l établissement a change de nom greek taverne, Mary au commande du restaurant très bonne cuisine grecque
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Fikido 5 years ago on Google
    nc restaurant, good mood
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joseph B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place !! (Original) Endroit merveilleux!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Esdras B. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service, Fidele was 👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eliel E. 4 years ago on Google
    a nice place in Kigali when you really want to relax
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keene S. 4 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Great place, great amenities, prompt service, nice view. The pool was very tempting...

  • 5/5 Matjaž T. 4 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Very nice tasty greek food. Done in a proper way.

  • 5/5 Gabe M. 9 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Found out about Greek Taverna Hotel through a travel planner (Kelly) based in Rwanda. Been to Rwanda several times, but never knew about Greek Taverna until now - and it's a very amazing place! Everything you're looking for within accommodations - you will find here. The staff is lovely too - very caring and always ready to assist you. The internet is wonderful as well, for anyone tech savvy (was quite surprise how strong it was - from my tech background). Rate and prices within their restaurant are great all around! Highly recommend and will be my "Go-To" hotel whenever in Rwanda.

  • 4/5 Hermann Gerd P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice clean place / good service / food was good and authentic Greek/ will go back

  • 5/5 Barrett N. 5 years ago on Google
    What a change of management can do! Hellenique is in on of Kigali's coolest converted houses (palace? chateau?) and visiting it is an experience in itself. On top of that, the service is among the best in Kigali with staff that really puts their heart in the work and extremely attentive management, while the food itself is delicious and extremely fairly prices. Get some Ouzo!

  • 5/5 Lisa T. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous mezze of salads ...would come back anytime

  • 3/5 Maurice K. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a hotel with like traditional western style probably italian or spanish - looking at the decorations , menus and the furniture. It has rooms , a small swimming pool and a nice veranda where you have the kigali view. It is located in Kimihurura , from the cadilac roundabout on the stone road up to Ogopogo restaurant you take thet right first road.

  • 5/5 Engin �. 2 years ago on Google
    service fast food delicious prices reasonable

  • 4/5 Roy J. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food and beautiful views. Sit outdoors to enjoy the lovely night view

  • 4/5 Mohammad K. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a nice lunch, beef and fish are great. The pool is a great, even though it's small, it's a plus especially if you have kids

  • 5/5 Dunya A. 1 year ago on Google
    one of the best restaurants i had meal in during my 12 day in Rwanda.. must visit place if u want nice food, atmospheare & people all people working there are really very nice & helpful best about the place is the owner "Maria" , she make the place full of love & welcome u the view is very beautiful & dicoration make u feel in Greece

  • 5/5 Eliška F. 1 year ago on Google
    Calm place, nice terrace, very good food

  • 3/5 Le spa K. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is nice quite..clean pool but but trippled the prices.

  • 5/5 Sepehr A. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place, one of the best view, and of course delicious food

  • 5/5 Amina A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and service. Their gyros platter is amazing!

  • 4/5 Jerson C. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff and co-owners are amazing. Great service. The place is clean and quiet. Easy access.

  • 4/5 Dara D. 3 years ago on Google
    Place felt like home Maria is a very lovely and welcoming woman so was Jane , Magnus ,Ohidarla too

  • 4/5 Simply E. 4 years ago on Google
    It's nice hotel and i had nice time with my friends.

  • 5/5 Ravikumar V. 4 years ago on Google
    Homely environment and the hotel manager is warm & welcoming. They have a nice open restaurant overlooking the city lights.

  • 5/5 Joseph D L. 1 year ago on Google
    This first time i reached this place i say wow, i didn't imagined that we have beautiful restaurant like this. I really loved it

  • 5/5 Tom K. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here. Lovely starter and great main Greek mezze platter. Very kind service and festive Greek atmosphere

  • 5/5 REGINA R. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the food and the view is amazing and goo pool im sad i havent get a chance to swim ..and friendly staff🥰 and helpfull

  • 4/5 Beatriz G. 11 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Lovely family spot. Pool could be cleaner but the place has a garden and terrace that are great both for socialising and solo stays. Delicious food. Facilities could improve as bathroom was not cleanest and shower did not work. Despite the potential for improvemenr, overall we had a great time.

  • 5/5 Mario L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good service,affordable price

  • 4/5 Marcus M. 10 months ago on Google
    Surprisingly good place! From the street it looks like nothing, but as soon as you enter... Wow! It's actually like you are transported to Greece! Food and service actually very good!

  • 4/5 Conley C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food. Friendly efficient service. Fantastic view.

  • 5/5 Alice G. 4 years ago on Google
    This is hangs down the best place I've stayed and eaten in Kigali. Plenty of hot water, great bar amazing staff!

  • 5/5 MOISE R. 9 months ago on Google
    Are you looking for a quiet but luxury hotel to stay in? If your answer is yes then I would recommend Hotel Hellenic. Go try it out and thank me later.

  • 5/5 reine w. 3 years ago on Google
    Food and ambiance was the best

  • 4/5 lyzz n. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and service

  • 5/5 Crativ I. 4 years ago on Google
    Omg, the best i could have, the receptionist Jane was awesome and very helpful, every workers there are exceptional .. didnt want to live... already recommended the place for friends

  • 5/5 jeanrwa 4 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 4/5 Ibrahim A. 4 years ago on Google
    Clean, quite, nice view, reasonable prices

  • 5/5 Dmitriy S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All OK. Very good hostess (Original) Все ок. Очень хорошая хозяйка

  • 5/5 Francis I. 4 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 5/5 Chef Elie M. 4 years ago on Google
    Because of Greek salad

  • 4/5 Sanjay S. 4 years ago on Google
    Oh yeah nice feeling and good place to Enjoy evening

  • 5/5 Turkish Chef Cengiz Y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Raki good (Original) Rakı good

  • 5/5 FRANSESCO M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to be

  • 5/5 Belinda N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place! Love the food and the family vibe

  • 4/5 Philip O. 3 years ago on Google
    Relaxed setting with a beautiful view on the hill of Kiyovu. Great Greek Cuisine, full of flavour with servings more than enough to fill your appetite, if you havent been there, now is your chance to go and become a regular customer.

  • 5/5 Alfred K. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food! Excellent service!

  • 5/5 Saba 2. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good service (Original) Très bon service

  • 5/5 CYUBAHIRO Elyse H. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic services

  • 5/5 Emmanuel R. 4 years ago on Google
    Taverna

  • 5/5 Latha B. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a.very nice restaurant with plenty of tables. Food was excellent and reasonably priced.

  • 2/5 Kelly D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The environment is good but the food... It's hard to say... level... The chef may not come to work today, maybe someone else cooks for us Some dishes, such as Greek Royal meze platter, still have exotic/Greek characteristics, but after the main dish is served, we stay on the basic question: Is the meat burnt? Is Greek cuisine different from our understanding of salt... (Original) The environment is good but the food... 一言难尽... 水准... 大厨今天可能没来上班,给我们烧菜的或许另有其人 有些菜如Greek Royal meze platter还是挺有异域/希腊特色,但主菜上后我们停留在基础问题的思考:肉焦否?希腊菜是否与我们对盐的理解不一样...

  • 1/5 Claude NIZEYIMANA [MTN R. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 5/5 Féline H. 5 years ago on Google
    Great service, friendly and helpfull staff. Went there for lunch and had chicken Cajun salad and fishfingers with fries, which were both good. You also get a small appetizer before which was tasty. Nice Greek themed restaurant and terrasse with view over the city.

  • 4/5 Chris K. 3 years ago on Google
    If booking a room, get Acropolis, perfect and private

  • 4/5 Torrey R. 5 years ago on Google
    Ignore old reviews. This place is now called Greek Taverna at Hotel Hellenic. New management! Great reopening of a Great Greek restaurant. Mary and her brother have totally redone this classic building and brought back the sole of Mykinos to Kigali. Kalimarie and Mousaka yum. Also small hotel with a pool I did not review yet

  • 5/5 Michael K. 5 years ago on Google
    Great and authentic Greek food! Loved it!

  • 4/5 Eugene M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good place to chill 👌

  • 5/5 Idan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a lovely place. I stayed for 1 week, and I really enjoyed. The food at the resturant is amazing. Rooms are very comfort, there are hot water and good water presure. But the most important, the crew and Mary the owner of the place are super kind. They took care of everthing I needed and they made sure that I will smile from the moment I got there until I left. Thanks a lot!! :)

  • 5/5 Karenzi Richard l. 2 years ago on Google
    Greek Taverna Hotel is the best hotel in Kigali where you the whole Kigali City view and has all facilities

  • 5/5 Kudzai M. 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite place to stay in Kigali! Maria is great and extremely warm and welcoming - hospitality all around plus great greek food - try the beef soup especially!


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