Agora

This restaurant had been on my list for quite some time, and since it’s almost impossible to get a table, I was especially excited to finally try it. I had mentioned in advance that my friend was eight months pregnant, so I was slightly concerned about the seating, and unfortunately, even I didn’t find the high chairs particularly comfortable. We did, however, get amazing seats overlooking the kitchen, which was fun to watch. That said, on a 35-degree day, sitting right by the open kitchen became extremely hot and sweaty, and we ended up eating quicker and leaving sooner than planned. It’s probably not the most comfortable spot during summer. The staff, however, were outstanding, attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful throughout the evening. They guided us through the menu beautifully, although I would say they encouraged us to order more than I personally think was necessary, especially considering how rich the dishes are. We started with the spicy feta dip, hummus, borani and with two flatbreads. Every single dish was packed with flavour, beautifully presented, incredibly fresh, and absolutely delicious. The carbonara flatbread was another standout, rich, indulgent, and honestly something I could happily eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The chicken thigh was perfectly cooked: juicy, full of flavour, and simply excellent. The fava was slightly underwhelming for our taste, although that likely comes down to personal preference. We then shared the lamb souvla as a main, which ended up being far too much food. I also felt the dish was missing a bit of freshness, perhaps a simple salad alongside it would have balanced everything nicely. Overall, it was still a really great dining experience. I would happily return, everything else was top-notch.