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Candia serves Greek food as well as pizza and pasta. It is a cozy inviting restaurant on West 10th Avenue.
This is my favorite Greek restaurant in Vancouver. Massive portions, which makes the typical Greek restaurant prices worth it. The size will fill you for dinner and then lunch the next day. It has a nice atmosphere, lots of wood. Feels like a Tavern. Service is mediocre. Really close to UBC (5 Min bus). Problem is, I don't live nearby :( or I would go more often.
After many years of coming to this crazy looking dark place which you would think the food is going to be not so good, or that it was probably once a fish and chips place (these where our comments years ago) and who's idea was it to start serving greek food. I have to admit the visual appeal of this little dark place with its fake flowers on the small tables is really kinda confusing... then you taste the food and you know why they have been there for years!
I always set out with a plan to have something different on the menu as there are so many choices and they always have some great options for specials and also to try something from the desert menu, but I never seem to get there :) I am in love with the Roast Lamb on their menu, even when I have already told myself you ARE trying something else today it never happens, our server comes to the table and I before I know it I have ordered the Roast Lamb (even though I had decided on something different).
The Roast Lamb comes on this plate with rice, potatoes, and veggies not to mention bread and salad, and its piled high. The lamb, is moist and tender and falls apart... did I mention not my husband or I have EVER finished this in one sitting, they have always ended up packing it up for me, him, or both of us! This is how much you get.
This is a hidden gem for the westside and we return frequently.
we right reviews based on usually dozens of experiences at one restaurant. I have eaten at candia likely
twenty times. Alright, it's old school with cramped wooden seats with fake plants(i think) everywhere.
The service is average at it's best and one waitress we compared to the "soup nazi" and friends were actually
intimidated by her. At the end of the day, I must voutch for the food, in my many trips the soup,ribs and lamb
are outstanding. So we return. Oh, old fashoined twenty once beer mugs to. Im in one this one.
I only have bad things to say about this place. My bf and I purchased the Entertainment book to try out all the different places in Vancouver and we have been happy with all our visits, until tonight! The place is definitely cramped with the seating set-up just as we had read in other reviews. But people also said that the food was good. It was not. My lamb sovlaki was decent but my bf's roast lamb was too dry. My favourite side-dish with Greek food is always the roast potato but all I could taste was salt and my bf said the same. The roast veggies was also too dry and definitely over-cooked. Our server looked like she had a super bad day (and maybe she did) but we were afraid to even talk to her any further than to ask for the bill. By the end of the evening, we decided it was a good experience but we would probably not return as nothing enticed us. When we asked for the bill we presented the coupon to receive $13 off and our server gave us the most po'd look. I'm not sure if there is a rule as to when the coupon is applied, before or after tax, but we have always had coupons applied before the tax. Our server charged us the full amount with tax and then deducted $13 off. When we questioned her about it she got very defensive and said "That's how it's always been here and we do the same to all customers." I didn't want to question her further so we decided to just pay the bill as she had requested, without tips. Needless to say, we are definitely NEVER coming back to this place again.
My husband and I often get take out from Candia. Portions are decent for the price - not the cheapest, but not overly expensive either. My husband often gets a pizza from there and I usually have the calamari. The calamari is very well seasoned and tender, while the pizza is good (not spectacular). One thing I do agree with other reviewers is that I do find their service to be quite curt. Even when you are waiting to pay because their cash register is not working, they are not friendly nor apologetic. That is probably the reason why we always do take-out.
Food: We had the beef (small), lamb (large), and chicken thigh (large) souvlaki. All souvlaki came with Greek salad, rice, roasted potatoes, vegetables, tzatziki, and garlic or pita bread. We also had the bbq ribs and Lasagna. It was all very delicious!! The beef was tender and moist. The chicken thigh were flavourful and juicy! I didn't try to lamb but my friend was very pleased with it. The Greek salad was fresh and the rest of the sides were pretty good too. The bbq ribs were really tender and full of sauce; it was really good! The lasagna had a little cinnamon tang to it; which I loved!
Service: It was a Friday night so it was pretty busy. We were seated after a 5 to 10 minutes wait so it wasn't too bad. I did feel a little bit rushed to order though. The lady came back a couple of times with very small intervals in between to see if we were ready to order. The menu is not a small one so considering that it was our first visit, I wished she would have "backed off" a little to give us more time to read over the menu. But other than that, the rest of the evening was good. I suppose the lady/waitress was used to "speedy" service since our food came quite quickly. It was nice and hot so that's always good.
Value: The small souvlaki were $13 and the large ones were $15. The ribs and lasagna was $16. For the portion size we got, it was an excellent value! And the quality of the food was really good! I packed half of my meal home for lunch the next day. The large chicken thigh souvlaki came with 3 medium sized thighs! I would definitely return; maybe during a weekday.
Ambiance: It's a very "homey" feeling that we got. The place is full of decorations on the walls. The seats were mainly wooden booths and they were a tad cramped. I felt I was far too close to the table but there was no way to move back since it's a nailed down booth. That's really my only "complaint" about this place, not the most comfortable seats.
Ordered many a pizzas from there and always very good. First time dining there on the weekend and a bit of a let down. Ordered the lamb and the portion was quite large but underseasoned. Maybe I should of asked for some Tzazaki dip but I shouldn't of needed it. Pasta was ordered at our table and it looked OK. Maybe just stick with the pizzas.
The seating is really uncomfortable as it us more like bench seating, pretty up right with little leg and elbow room. Stick with delivery.
We went for Sat night dinner and were thorougly impressed with the food. We had the halibut and scallops souvlakia, and it was DELICIOUS. I never thought halibut on a stick could taste so good! The flavours were wonderful and the seasoning was just perfect. Even the complimentary garlic bread was very good. Each plate came with potatoes, rice, and a side salad. We both got the small size (one skewer), and we were both very full by the end of the meal (I ate everyhing on my plate). The salad was fresh and refreshing, and the potatoes were just about perfect.
The only complaint I have is about the service that night. We had to wave someone down to give us the menu. AFTER we ordered, we had to ask for water, and even then, we weren't able to get water or the waitress' attention. Our meals came, and we asked for water again and it finally came. So service was terrible, but the woman said they were short-staffed. I don't know if that's true, but the food was so excellent so I think I will go back again to see if the service improves.
Came here with a friend of mine on Thursday for dinner, since we hadn't seen each other in a long time and just happened to run into each other.
I ordered the chicken fettucini and she ordered a plain fettucini. We had tossed salad too.
The food was fantastic. It is a touch on the pricy side (but then again everything has gone up on price) but it was worth every penny. It was delicious food, and we had an excellent time.
We will be back
Candia is a gem of a restaurant. The interior is like the inside of a boat (minus the oars) and very cozy. Maybe a little to cozy for a big guy like me. The pizzas are awesome and the Greek dishes are all uniformly good. The platter for two is a belly-busting array of savoury Greek treats. It usually takes 3 to finish it. I find the appetizers are pretty much the usual things, but the drink specials are always interesting. I generally have a glass of retsina, so I can get into the whole restaurant ethos.
It isn't so much any one thing as a combination of good food, a unique atmosphere and decent (if sometins hectic) service that makes this place a winner. I've never had a bad meal there in over a dozen years
I have been going to this place for years. Since my days at UBC. It has good pasta and pizza. It's always busy except last night as we went just at the start of hockey game. We had the pasta and it was good again. I think there pasta is bit more than other places around $10 but it good. They have lots of other Greek food also which is good. Good home cooked meal and service is not bad. Overall, a good place to go.
My boyfriend and I ALWAYS go to Candia's when we're looking for some hearty and tasty pasta. This is THE PLACE to go to if you're looking for a filling meal in a restaurant with good service and great decor. I always look forward to getting their baked ravioli and their spaghetti and meatballs. I think this will be the ONLY place we go to in Vancouver for pasta!
I've been coming here off and on since 2000, and the tomato sauce still tastes the same.... that says something for consistency. The food here IS really good! It's not the place to go when you feel like a salad, or are starting a diet, but the pizza is homemade style, the souvlakia portions are immense and the pastas are simple, tasty and fresh. Sometimes I find the greek rice to be a bit bland... but I realize rice is hit or miss.... it happens.
The service for the most part is friendly and out-going, but sometimes they get a bit busy, so if your someone who like to down your drink glass every 2 minutes, you may have a problem. But if you want to relax, spend an hour or two and eat some deliciously carb ladden homestyle greek goodness, then Candia is the place!
Nestled in sleepy Point Grey Village, Candia Taverna is hard to beat for a pre-movie nosh (unfortunately the Varsity Theatre just down the block is becoming a victim to money-hungry condo-builders, but that's another topic). I love the grape vines hanging all over the ceiling (OK, I know they're plastic, but they really do add to the atmosphere). I love their roast lamb, and if you ask them to cut down on the salt, they'll abide by your wishes! Sometimes when they have salmon souvlaki on special, that goes down a treat! We have had the same woman serve us on several occasions, and she has been by far the best server we've ever had anywhere - super-friendly, and knows how to talk to the kids. My only minor complaint is the lack of garlic on the garlic bread. Dipping it in hummus will make up for that, though! We order pizza from Candia a few times a month, which sometimes can be touch and go...I think it depends on who's making the pizza. Sometimes it's really great; other times, it's too salty. Sometimes when I walk by there on my way home from work, the wonderful smells from Candia really get to me, and I curse the fact that I have to make dinner when I get home! Opa!
I went in for a dinner for one. The server was well-meaning, but a bit rough around the edges. The food was bland. Uncreative BBQ sauce for the BBQ Chicken which was incredibly dry and my lasagna featured soggy noodles and a watery meat sauce. Nothing vile, but I could have made it myself for a quarter the price and put in just as little effort.
The kicker came at the end when I went to pay and they said their debit/credit machine was down. Rather than take my credit card in the hand machine, I had to walk to a bank to get cash. Worst rain all year and I had to walk 2 blocks past my car to pay them. I asked where the sign was or when they planned to tell me and they said there's no sign.
All in all, not a great value. I'm going to put just as much effort into going back as they put into the whole dining experience this time around and we'll see if we cross paths again.
We ordered from this place twice, delivery, never dine-in. The first time, the service was ok, nothing spectacular, and the food and price were decent. However, we did have to wait for a long time- over 40 minutes each time. Tonight was the worst however, when the man who delivered our food to us came in, he was impatient, RUDE, and commented on our 'lousy' tip. EXCUSE ME, if we have to wait over 40 minutes for our food to arrive, and be greeted with NO RESPECT WHATSOEVER, DO NOT EXPECT US TO TIP GRACIOUSLY.
Bottom line is, we are never going to order from this place again.
For those of you who want to be treated like dirt, and be greeted by ASSHOLES when they deliver your food- this place would be right up your alley.
I have been here several times and I have never been disappointed. The food is muy yummy, though certain dishes can be a bit oily. Very large portions of good food at a decent price makes me a happy eater. The service is very friendly, though sometimes a bit inattentive. The inside of the restaurant looks like it is either the inside of an old old woodem ship or a forest. It is a very cosy atmosphere that makes you feel welcome every time you step inside. Very good choice if you want to dine out a Greek restaurant. The fact that they deliver (and deliver fast enough to keep the food warm and tasty when you get it) is definitely welcome.
Decided to try Candia after reading some reviews. Portions were a good size but they should be for the prices. A little pricey for what you get. The chicken souvlaki came with 2 smallish skewers, the usual rice (which was not very flavourful), greek salad, potatoes and bread for almost $16. Kalamari was ok, not very fresh. The pizza was good though. Did not think it was worth the price.
Was reading the previous reviews of Candia Taverna to kill time and I also cannot believe there were negative ones. I have been eating in and ordering out from Candia Taverna for 32 years (that's right 32 years since high school) and have had countless great meals, maybe half a dozen less than perfectly cooked ones but absolutely no outright disappointments. Their version of Greco-Roman food is hearty, flavourful and generously satisfying. I think one time the pizza was slightly overcooked but that's one singed pie in over 500 ordered. My favourite pizza is the flame with fresh tomatoes instead of onions. If you are really hungry go for the greek platter - you and your friend will not be able to finish it but will try hard as everything is delicious.
wow i cant believe how bad the service was! it was a young girl, she knew what she was doing but boy did she not know what customer service was. anyways, my bf roast lamb was very good, meat was very tender and felt right off the bone. BUT my mousakka...never again am i going there for that. and the calamari appy tasted as if it was bought frozen and very soggy. other than that ambience was very nice. cute little wooden stalls to sit in.
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