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At this moment the business receives a rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 and that rating has been calculated on 127 reviews.
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This Restaurant is included in the category of Greek restaurant.
It was amazing food very great family restaurant
Awesome for a good service.
The food is exceptional! I had the chicken souvlaki meal the first time I ordered and this last time we ordered the Greek platter for 2. We substituted the lamb for a 2nd chicken souvlaki but the homemade hummus is the best I've had anywhere, the pita is so tasty and wow is the spanikapita was wonderful. My husband had the camellari which he said was great. This has now become my favourite place and I look forward to ordering again! The benefit of an individual meal or the platter is that there is enough leftovers for 1 or 2 more meals too! On top of the amazing food is fantastic customer service even just for ordering to go meals while dine in isn't an option. Can't wait to go back!
The food was delicious and the ambiance was so peaceful. The staff is pretty great. I would definitely suggest to try.
Frigging awesome! Super friendly and super patient!
Great food.will definitely be back
(Translated) Absolutely delicious! The staff are lovely and the food divine! A wonderful evening! (Original) Absolument délicieux! Le personnel est charmant et la nourriture, divine! Une magnifique soirée!
absolutely HORRIBLE tastes like they just gave me lamb that wass put in the microwave
Great food and great service.
Great food! Friendly Service! Highly recommend!!! ????????
Delicious food, and great portions!
Dinner
Great service, delicious food. Nice that the chef came out to ask everyone how their dinner was.
fantastic platter
Great food! Great Service!
The food is always good and service is the best.
Amazing! Never disappointed!
When there with a large group of coworkers to celebrate a friends retirement/last day. I live within walking distance and have never been there. Was surprised by the amazing service, outstanding food and moderate prices. Great place! The garlic prawns are amazing.
Amazing service. Quick to order. The amount of food for the price was great. 10/10 would order again.
Love that the owner comes out and asks how you are and how your meal was. That's great customer service!
One of my favourite restaurants in Nanaimo the staff are so friendly and attentive and the food is always so delicious.
Best Greek food I've had in a very long time ... The owner/chef actually came out to see that everyone enjoyed their dinner. We went on Father's day, so it was busy and the service was still amazing.
Nice place to eat Italian and Greek food. May not be authentic but delicious.. it's run by Indo-Canadian ambitious gentleman who is willing to go extra mile to ensure customers are satisfied and leave with nice memories. Convineantly located in a corner Plaza on Bowen Road. Worth a try.
Hands-down the best Greek food I've had in B.C., spanikopita and calamari were on point, lamb and chicken cooked to perfection, lemon roasted potatoes and home made hummus... the list goes on. I think we also got a slice of cheesecake for free? Amazing service, great vibes, clearly a family owned place of the highest caliber. Well done everyone ????
We ordered the platter for two, which probably could have fed 3 people. Great price and the food was really good. All the dishes were very flavourful, the lemon potatoes were some of the best I've had. We got mango cheesecake for dessert, the cheesecake was delicious and it had real mango puree on top which was good enough to drink. We look forward to coming back and trying new dishes next time we're in Nanaimo.
Surprisingly has amazing butter chicken.
We ordered the Greek platter and my hubby wanted something spicy so he got butter chicken. It was delicious and I can't wait to have left overs tomorrow as it was plenty. We also got two Pepsi and a cheesecake with our order. Definitely gonna order again.
We took our son from Edmonton and his daughter and husband visiting from the UK to Alexandra's. They loved the Veal Marsala.They said the best they ever ate! We are going back again before they fly home.
Amazing food and very friendly service. Greek food was so tasty and good large portions.
Been there twice now, friendly staff, great sauces (probably not good for health-nuts), fresh-baked bread before dinner is wonderful. Yeah the location sucks, who cares? It's what's in the place that counts. Nifty new menu last night.
The lamb I had was massive and very tasty. The wine they recommended was very good value and really nice to drink. If I can't find it in my neighbourhood then I will pick up some more from here the next time I am in Nanaimo. I also dropped a fork and the server was in the other room, heard it and quickly came over and replaced it before I could even say anything to anyone. Then the chef toured all the tables to check out how we are doing and even give us a free tasting of the cheesecake. Well recommended. I can't wait to go back
This is the best pasta in town. Best curry everything about the meal was great. Will be back .
Always good food and great portion size.
Delicious food and friendly staff
Food was good. Portions were large. Prices were great. Service was lovely.
Wednesday Curry Chicken Today I came in to Alexandra's for an Indian style curry. It was the best curry in town!! I pad $9.95, plus tax and the plate was HUGE! The naan bread was delicious and the curry sauce was SO good. It was totally authentic and it even came with a ceaser salad, I will be back soon!!
Our family of four loves their food! Alexandra's has the largest most varied menu - greek, italian and curry... and the portions and taste is amazing. There is something for everyone in the family. Highly recommend.
We had come here twice before, amazing experience. Something happened though. I tried the veal marsala, my partner had the chicken marsala. Bruschetta to start, was dripping in oil and very salty, as if they had just been scooping from the bottom of the barrel. The marsala was far too sweet for both of us, leaving our stomachs feeling very upset, both of us have great, iron stomachs. My veal was a ground veal patty, not a cutlet like one would hope as the point of veal isn't just the flavor but the texture and tenderness. The server stated it's normally done like this. I was hoping the Alfredo would be their shaving grace but it was so little and just tasted like it came from a jar. I never complain about my food and never share concerns with servers because I just feel bad but I let her know our thoughts. She was amazing at least. Very apologetic Now it's off to the can as my body DOESN'T agree with this poor choice of a meal. *UPDATE* Both of us have terrible stomachs aches still from the meal, both of us had the marsala sauce so I'm guessing something was off with it.
The food was lovely and our server Ashley was top notch! Will be returning ????
Tasty food, reasonable price, huge portions and very good service. Got the platter for two and went home with a ton of leftovers.
Excellent service and the lamb is superb! Keep up the great work!!
Excellent service family ????❤️ friendly and food that goes the extra mile.
Love the atmosphere, food was amazing and the waitress was very attentive.
BEST Butter Chicken hands down... fantastic curry dishes and pasta as well, a pleasure to go for dinner... I would recommend starting with the prawns and mushrooms in the white cream sauce (cambrati funghi?) AWESOME!!! you will not be disappointed when you go have dinner at alexandras!!!
The lasagna we had was bursting with flavour. So delicious! The owner was amazingly friendly, and accepted our little disabled son with such love. ❤️???? Not only fantastic food, but a wonderful human being as owner! Xo
I love Alexandra's Bistro! The food is excellent and the the portions are very generous. Bobby makes me feel like I am part of the family and the rest of the staff are all friendly and helpful.
Great food and the portions were HUGE for an awesome price ! Thanks again
We have been going to Alexandra's for over 15 years. The food is great and Bobby always comes to say hello. Awesome!!
My friends and family order from Alexandra's at least once a month and it's always consistently delicious and so filling! The portion sizes are excellent for people as active as we are, and if there are any leftovers they often taste even better the next day. We've worked our way through a significant portion of their menu but their chicken souvaki is a classic that's part of our order every time. The staff are lovely and boy do they know how to cook Greek comfort food. I highly recommend this place!
Ate here with my mum for her birthday. The food is amazing, especially love the Saganaki appetizer and the Tortellini Romana entre. This is my 4th time here and the staff is always awesome and super friendly! 13/10 would never stop recommending. ????
Tzatziki made in house! Delicious
Cosy. Great food and service
The food was awesome We took the Greek Platter for 2. Plenty of food and a good taste of a cross section of menu items, mousaka, lamb, chicken skewer, potatoes... Oh those potatoes, rice and Greek salad. Definitely coming back. Back here 7 months later and had the veal masala, it was awesome, tendereat with a mushroom sauce. Great taste. We will be back
Simply awesome!
Delicious food. Friendly Staff. Nice atmosphere.
This is a good . Family run Mediterranean restaurant. My family loves the the chicken and prawn souvlaki.(and you may get a complimentary dessert or beverage)
Moussaka was excellent! Attentive and friendly service.
We, three had very good service by a friendly, thoughtfull young man who was attentive and efficient. Our dinner was wonderful, tasty and abundant. We had the Greek Player for two and it was more then enough for the three of us. We were supposed by a complementary desert.
Nanaimo how could you do me like this, 4.7 for this place? Ordered the prawn souvlaki for take out and I picked it up early, 5 min from my house. The serving size was small (most Greek meals I have left overs, the portions are so big!), too much lemon on the potatoes and prawns, prawns were soggy (but not over or undercooked), and the vegetables for the iconic Greek salad were from last week at the earliest. Seriously don't know how this got a 4.7, We'll be trying the other places in town after this. Very friendly service but unfortunately that doesn't make up for very average food, sorry guys.
Small place. Great food. The owner is clearly very passionate about what he does. Nice to support a local restaurant as well.
Service
They give you so much food for your money!
What an absolute Gem of a little restaurant!! Service is exceptional, ambiance is Cozy and bright, food is fantastic. The Lamb souvlaki was cooked just right. The menu is varied and has something for everyone looking for a Mediterranean fix! I can happily and highly recommend Alexandra's Bistro!
So happy to find this place, just in visiting family and it was definitely a good experience. Food was incredible, I will highly recommend it to others
We have enjoyed several dinners at Alexandra's. They have remained open, and serve tasty high quality meals. Their bottled wine offer is very reasonable too. The owner and staff are great people and care about the experience their customers enjoy. This restaurant should be full every night. If you want to beat the Covid blues, enjoy a dinner here.
Great food. Even our picky children love it.
Alexandra's Bistro in Nanaimo BC is the best place to go for excellent food, all day till 9pm great service, friendly folk, and the best SEAFOOD!!!
Great service and delicious Greek food!
Phenomenal lunch! The Greek platter for 2 was amazing and so was the staff! Excellent food and service! !
We love the platter for two... More than enough for us and the lemon potatoes are firm but cooked and oh so lemony... Highly reccomend eating in or take out.
Amazing food. Huge menu to choose from! Great staff. New favorite place!
WOW!! My favourite place in all of Nanaimo! Would recommend to everyone! I went with 3 other people and all of us loved our food. The service was fast and great and our server was very accommodating with all our requests. It felt super safe since everyone was wearing masks and all the tables/ chairs were bleached after each use. I had the, I believe, the Vitello Marsala and it was to die for! I order this dish every time I come in, which is a lot lol. My boyfriend had the Bombay Mango Curry Prawn and he was stuffed! So many flavours and such a unique pasta, you would not be able to find it anywhere else in all of Nanaimo. The other two had the Greek Platter and there was so much food! Left overs for the next day! They said it was the best in town and we have have tried all the greek places here. They also brought in a cheesecake and baklava yum! All in all, would recommend everyone to come in and try at least once!
Yummy food and friend staff! thank you for the wonderful meal!
Generous portions, we had the combination platter for 2... could've fed 3!!! Would recommend..
We ordered a lot of food for takeout! Ashley was super helpful and gave great customer service. We will definitely be back! The food was great too.
Excellent service. The best food around. The pasta and salads are the best in town!! Servers are friendly and personable and very attentive! Would recommend to anyone looking for an amazing meal!!
The coffee was absolutely horrible, but EVERYTHING else was fantastic. The Mombay curried prawn in curry sauce was just superb. It was served in probably the best tasting penne I have ever had. The tzaziki and pita was just a wonderful appetizer too. The food was good, the service was good - all for a fair price. Just don't try the coffee.
Feb 15, 2019, belated Valentine's dinner, what a treat. The food was delicious, tastiest butter chicken ever and Greek platter was incredible and generous. The owner acknowledged us both coming in and leaving, and the waiter was friendly and efficient. The chocolate mango cheesecake to share was the perfect end to a great experience. First time here, will definitely repeat!
We love going to Alexandra's for date night. Great little local restaurant and we've never had a bad meal there. Always delicious food and great service. Tonight was no different. Highly recommend the Gambretti con Funghi for an appetizer and their Souvlaki. The Lemony Greek potatoes are to die for. The owner is super friendly and would always come by the table to make sure you loved everything pre-covid. From what i can tell it really is a family run business from the kitchen to front of staff. If you haven't been yet definitely check it out.
Very nice little place. Spacious, yet cozy. Cute interior, could use a little re-polishing, I could design it. They had suitable decor. The woman's bathroom was really quite gross. ( I'm so surprised how many restaurants don't keep their bathrooms properly.). It needs a good scrubbing, and an upgrade, I'm sorry to say. The food was delicious. The Big Fat Greek Platter for 2 is really quite a generous size. I added a couple extra skewers of lamb as three of us shared it. (And we still couldn't finish it) The service was nice. Bubbly, friendly, and accommodating. We had an appetizer that had mushrooms, cream sauce, big prawns with pita and it was amazing. I would go there again to try other menu items.
Had the fabulous Greek platter for two last night and it was amazing as always !!!… thanks Alexandra’s for always providing such fabulous yummy food !!!
Great place for great food...
Very good foods. The only thing I don't get it is they gave us a cheesecake dessert after dinner we didn't order it, but they charged us the dessert. Why? But it was really a good cheesecake, I love the place and their foods.
Excellent food,friendly staff, great place to eat.
Amazing food , amazing staff and the owner is involved in all aspects right down to visiting your table to ask if you enjoying the food and service
Absolutely delicious!! Lovely atmosphere.
They give you too much food. But it’s amazing. So maybe it’s just the right amount. Of food. Great for take out and dining in. Love the chicken parm!!!
Absolutely delicious food!!
An amazing dinner out. The bruschetta and chicken parmesan were so good ! Support local. Highly recommend!!!
Super impressed after driving by so many times and finally stopping in. The service was so friendly and prompt, the food was piping hot and full of flavour.
Lots of different varieties of food (Greek, Italian, curries). Had the souvlaki for 2 and the flavors were very tasty. I would say not quite as good as Asteras but there is a little more space here. Friendly staff too
Was at Alexandra's Bistro the other night with my family, we ordered hummus and pita to start and the hummus was the best I ever had! Next came out was our pastas, which were of course delicious as well. The sauces were absolutely delicious, when I expressed this I was told they make all their sauces in house from scratch! I have been there a few times now and everything I have tried has been excellent! Not to mention the great service and friendly staff. If you're looking for some great Greek and Italian (they have curry too!) Check out Alexandra's , you will not be dissapointed !
Great food. Have been going there for years. Never had a bad meal.
This place is over the top. Amazing food. Amazing service. You can’t go wrong at this place!
Very tasty
Friendly and fast with great food.
Great salad as well as the service
Fantastic food and service. Some of the best Greek food in town.
Delicious food, the platter for 2 could feed 4 of my girlfriends!! It was lovely, and very good service!
Ive been coming here for years!Fabulous food, fabulous staff. Can't go wrong going here. Great for any occasion
Being from out of town it can sometimes be difficult to find a nice cozy restaurant with good food and atmosphere in any town. I lucked out coming to Alexandra's Bistro in Nanaimo because I was treated to both! The food I had was amazingly good considering it was like a gourmet meal for under $10. My friend and I had Souvlaki and we both loved it. I had the chicken while my friend had the lamb souvlaki. We had Caesar salad as the side and the taste of the salad was wonderful; REALLY nice Caesar dressing with all the fixin's to make for a beautiful meal at half the price one might normally pay at an expensive restaurant. I really like this place and I will definitely be returning.
Greek food, tasty, reasonably priced. Good spot for lunch or dinner.
Dinner
Excellent food. The platter for 2 is amazing. Alexandra's is one of our favorite restaurants. Take out is packaged very well and fresh when I bring it home.
Love the food. The Greek dishes are excellent, the Italian dishes are very good also but the Indian dishes are probably the best I've ever had anywhere.
Seafood pasta dish is to die for, full of flavour, authentic dishes, there's a reason they've got best in Nanaimo plaques on the wall, owner is a very nice guy, doesn't skimp out on ingredients.. Recommended by a local, this place looks unassuming from the outside but serves delicious food. The food was, fresh and excellently cooked. I'm sure I'll visit again.
We ordered Penne Pesto Prawn and The fettuccine Pawn as well as the calamari. They were delicious we have been going to Alexandras for years now and feel this place serves amazing food every time so thank you.
I cant say enough about Alexandra's food and service. Not once have I had an issue with dine in or take out. Food has always been top notch. By far my favorite restaurant! Would recommend anytime.
Great variety on the menu, reasonably priced and delicious food. Service is incomparable.
This place is so amazing. Great atmosphere , great staff , great food at a great price. Going back again and again.
A great surprise
Always great food and service, my family has been getting food here for years!
One of my family’s favourite places for supper! We’re from one of the gulf islands and every time we’re in Nanaimo we stop here for dinner. So delicious and always super nice cook and waitress’s.
Great experience, best meal and service.
Had the Calamari Luciano to start - wow! Had the Platter for Two for our main - wow wow!! The lamb was succulent and perfectly cooked. Was expecting the chicken to be dry like most restaurants, but it was juicy! Pita bread is absolutely special, most pita is just dry bread but this was freshly baked. Every bite of the platter was amazing. And the platter was very generous in portion, three or four people could have been full from it.
This place is amazing every time i go, i love the leg of lamb...the mojitos were spot on too, and the platter for 2 was very fulfilling, calamari was hands down the best in town and lamb souvlaki...omg. everything complimented by the next, great food and great experience....enjoy :)
Incredible food, personable staff, and cozy atmosphere. My partner and I both gave it 5 out of 5 stars and it's our favorite restaurant to date. The chef even came out to each table to make sure we were all enjoying our meals! We will absolutely recommend this spot to everyone and be returning sometime soon, hungry for more.
Amazing food... Loved it...
Excellent food and service was top notch.
Great food consistently
Gave a free cheesecake
I went to Alexandra's Bistro with my friends a couple nights ago and it was so good! I ordered the Bombay Mango Curry Prawn Pasta and it was so delicious and flavourful! This is the best place I have had pasta from. My friends ordered the Calamari dinner and the Scampi Divalo and they loved every bit of it. The meals leaved us stuffed and lunch for the next day. The service was super friendly and followed COVID-19 safety precautions. I loved how the chef came out and greeted each table and checked if we liked the food. This is the best place I have had food from and I will definitely be back with more friends!
Alexandra's is by far the BEST greek food in Nanaimo!!!. 2 nights ago my husband ordered for take out the chicken souvlaki meals and he was a little late in getting there by closing time so he finally got there and thought the owners would be upset but they welcomed him so kindly. The food was amazing so good you might want to order an extra skewr of the chicken lol if you can eat it that is! The portions are huge. Our new favourite place and we live in Errington. They even gave my husband 2 cans of pepsi & a to die for piece of cheesecake complimentary. I wrestaurant a 10pus. Ty and see you very son ❤❤ould rate this delicious
greek salad was greasy... no taste ..no greek olives,,,just a black one....grated cheese..not a real greek salad.....tooth pick in food...tryed to say it was a spice...really ive cooked in many places and this was a new spice to me...upset stomach later..never again...poor quality food..
I have always enjoyed eating here. We have done a couple larger gatherings that have always been enjoyable. The food is amazing.
Oh man so good. The price is right the service is great and the food awesome. Always leave here satisfied! Thanks so much!
Food was delicious!
Great food good service .dont sit close to the door in winter you freeze your but.
I've only ever had their veal masala and alfredo, but oh is it good. Really big portions when getting takeout, so you're getting what you paid for. Nice environment too, really nice staff.
Friendly staff and great food.
Best curry chicken ever
Our favourite greek restaurant!! We always get the platter for two on date night and have never been disappointed. The staff are so friendly and the food is excellent. Even my parents who were visiting from out of province were impressed when we ordered take out from here for dinner. We definitely recommend this place :)
Best chicken souvkaki I have ever had! Decent portions, great service and from the dishes I've seen.....all amazing!!
The food was excellent, well priced and the servers were pleasant and friendly. I like the paintings and decorations it really takes you somewhere else. My friends enjoyed our dinner as well and the cheesecake was exceptional ???????? Considering the cost and quality of food and how well we were treated we will come back and recommend this excellent Greek restaurant :)
Excellent food and atmosphere. Service was exceptional with very friendly staff. Would recommend this to anyone who wants a casual atmosphere with above average food.
Very welcoming place with amazing Mediterranean food! We walked in short on time due to a scheduled ferry, but they were able to accommodate, recommended some quicker orders, and boy, were they quick! Quality did not suffer, our food was amazing. It’s also their anniversary, and they gave us some pie to celebrate. This will definitely be my stop for a before-ferry quality meal.
Excellent food, always consistently tasty. Good portions. I have never left hungry.
I have always had amazing food experiences when I have gone in person. Unfortunately, I can't recommend eating here for take out/pick up. I had ordered a single dish along with an appetizer for takeout, The total came out to about 70$, which would have been fine if the food wasn't so overcooked that I stopped eating after a few bites. So the 2 stars are in reference to how they treat take out orders with seemingly a lot less care, and considering the price is the same as if I were to dine in I expect the same quality of food.
Excellent food
Their Greek Platter for two is second to none. Wholesome, delicious Greek food that always hits the spot and fills the largest of stomachs.
Best food in town :') great selection and great prices! Seafood special Thursday, pasta Monday and curry Wednesday all amazing deals!
Great good allways satisfies me i have nothing bad to say about this place every single thing on the menu is to die for great portions you will never leave hungery and every bite you can tast flavor after flavor my compliments to the head sheff bobby great job big guy :)
WOW !! Absolutely lovely restaurant! Our server was friendly and gave us wonderful service. We had the giant Greek platter, which comes with a mango cheesecake !!!
A group of 8 of us went during the Christmas season, the restaurant was very busy but the service was never less then exceptional. The front staff were very quick at getting orders taken and making drinks. The kitchen was also very fast, did not have to wait for a long amount of time even though both sides were packed. We all ordered different dishes and all of them were very tasty and well priced! the most expensive dish was $24.00, (kleftiko I think) which in my opinion is a reasonable price when ordering a large meaty dish. Much cheaper than other places here. It came with so much stuff: rice, potato, pita, salad, and the dip! I had leftovers for the next day! Two of my friends shared the Greek Platter for 2. It was sooo big! 100% worth the price! There was so much food, basically all their Greek dishes but in one large platter. Everything on the plate was cooked perfectly, not one thing to complain about. They ordered it with the Moussaka and had the calamari as an appetizer, which is the best way to do it. At the end we all got to share a slice of mango cheesecake, which came with the platter! So yummy and beautifully decorated. This is the best Mediterranean restaurant in town, so much better than the overpriced Asteras. Service 5/5 Food 5/5 Overall atmosphere 5/5
Can't go wrong with the Greek platter.
Owner was very rude to one of his waitresses. Poor girl. Food was great and price was great, but people notice these things, you'll catch more flies with honey, buddy.
Great place to visit for great food awesome experience must try one
Fabulous food, stellar service, I will definitely be coming back! Platter for 2 fed three of us to capacity!
EXCELLENT, Best Restaurant!!! I came here for my birthday with my friends. I ordered Pesto Tortellini and it was mind blowing! since one of my friend was gluten free, she had the Gluten free Penne Pasta and she loved it. My other friend ordered the Roast Lamb Kleftiko and she found it very tasty!. The service of this restaurant is wonderful. Last but not least we had Tira Misu for dessert, it is home made and it is wondeful. Alexandra's Bistro is one of the best Greek Italian Restaurants in Nanaimo! I know for sure I will be coming back.
Good portions and great flavors.
Best curry I have ever had! I would definitely recommend. The staff was more than amazing, they were all so personable and friendly. It felt very homely. I got a prawn curry and sex on the beach martini. I enjoyed my time at Alexandra’s. Make sure you pop in if you haven’t tried it yet!
Great food, VERY attentive service and decent value for the dollar. The atmosphere could use a bit of work but overall it is one of the better restaurants in Nanaimo and the attentive and kind service makes it well worth it. The grilled calamari in marinara sauce is amazing and I don't even like marinara!
Awesome food
The Food is awesome AND the people there are really nice! I will often go there for lunch when I work! I've never seen anyone do an Alfredo sauce like they do! You can get anything and you'll be satisfied for sure!
Great food...good menu choice and great, friendly service.
Good Italian food
Amazing food and very friendly staff - Must try the calamari Luciani and the platter for two, its well worth the price. Probably one of my all time favorite restaurants! 500+ 5 star reviews? I dunno why your even reading this just go get some delicious food and support a friendly local restaurant!
Really good prices on decent food! Friendly atmosphere.
Six stars! The best food in Nanaimo, and amazing service. The owner is personable and kind, and they have a variety of great dishes. My favourite date spot!
I have now had the best and obviously the dissapointing since Alexandra's does not offer delivery. Am a huge fan of the quality and enhanced flavors of Greece this dinning establishment offers. My go to place for a amazing quality Greek affair. ???????? thank you all staff and owners. You do amazing work.
Food was great. It would have been nice to get a reminder about Masks and that you have to proof that you are fully vaccinated when we reserved our table. The bill was mixed up but they fixed it immediately.
Great Food
Superb customer service from the owner himself. Went above and beyond for our table of three generations. Food was scrumptious!
Great food and service. Plate for two is more like plate for four. I loved their homemade cheesecake. I wish they're open for lunch as well.
Amazing service, we live nearby and every time we get the food to go it's hot when we leave and the owner/manager is really pleasantly involved with the entire process!
We bought the big fat Greek platter for 2 and they included 2 cans of pepsi and a lovely piece of cheesecake with a mango sauce. What a lovely treat for a Friday night. I could not stop making the "so good mmmm" sound
Been here a few times, always been really good. Went tonight and was impressed with how the chef/owner came out and said hi to each table and asked how it all was. That's top notch service.
Excellent service. Very good food. A very ample combo platter for two. We had to take almost half of it home. The chef came to ask how our meal was and also sent us a complimentary piece of cheesecake.
Absolutely fabulous, delicious Greek platter for 2 - must try! We ordered it with moussaka and wow, mouth watering comfort food. Lamb skewers were to die for and calamari Luciani was spectacular, tender, super fresh. Awesome, friendly and unassuming service. Hidden gem for sure.
Looking for something a little different than the standard fast food. A little more garlicky than I expected....but that's just personal preference. Small dining room, but the service was fantastic. And a nice touch having the owner visit each table and asking how everything was. Look forward to stopping here again
Delicious food and friendly service. Wonderful family-owned business. Wish they'd offer delivery!
This is the Greek Go-To in Nanaimo, don’t sleep on Alexandria’s. Always a great experience
Fantastic food, the best pasta in town.
My boyfriend and I have gone here for every anniversary thus far and will continue to do so, amazing food; amazing staff and an incredibly wholesome family friendly environment. Every time we have been there the very friendly owner has given us free cheesecake for no reason at all!! We love it there I definitely recommend it!
Absolutely fabulous!!! The best food in town no question about it!
Dine in
Great service and wonderful food! Will be back!
Amazing food, and good, polite service.
First time eating Greek food in a restaurant. Maybe I'm not used to the taste of Greek food, but I ordered the Greek platter and it tasted pretty average. Potato tasted good but chicken was kinda dry; lamb, calamari, spanokopita, and hummus was decent; pita was bland. Came with a complimentary slice of cheesecake and that was pretty good. Didn't try their Italian food but I will update my review if necessary when I do.
Absolutely LOVE their butter chicken! Prices are reasonable because you end up getting 2 meals for one. Yummy, yummy, yummy ????
If you like lamb, order the Kleftika - roasted, falling off the bone, deliciousness! One order between two of us, plus an appetizer of lemon garlic tiger prawns, mmmm, was enough to send us home with left overs. We highly recommend Alexandra's. (Can't decide? Try the platter for two for a bit of everything!) Can't wait to go back!
Always great food, butter chicken HOT, cannot forget their tzatzki the best.????
Portions were generous but lamb was tough. I expected my lamb to be soft and tender with braising jus it wasn't . I couldn't eat the greek salad as the cucumbers were mushy. I even mentioned it but the excuse was that they are not in season...bright lights were not the most ambient. Too many nationalities on the menu.Do one cuisine properly and do it well. I would suggest that they drop the Italian, Greek,east Indian and focus on one. If the owner is East IndIan stick with that. Overall not terrible but was disappointed and even though I couldn't eat the food entirely for those reasons was charged full price. All those great reviews I read must come from diners that don't get enough.
First time dining in with my family. Amazing food and super friendly service. Best calamari we've ever tried! Well known amongst locals and maybe not so much between newcomers and visitors of Nanaimo it might be a hidden gem for casual or special occasion dining. Thank you guys for making our evening special!
Authentic Greek Food. Generous portion sizes. Amazing Staff. Loved how the owner came out to say "Hi" to every table, and also made sure to say "Goodbye" to every single customer. The Greek Music in the background definitely matched the decor. 5 out of 5. Will be back again! P.S - I am a Greek with a dual passport, haven't ate such great Greek food since my father passed. Was very nostalgic and brought a tear to my eye
Delicious food. Super nice staff.
Best hidden gem in Nanaimo with the best chicken souvlaki I've ever had!!
SPECIAL!!! Saganaki was the best I've ever had as was the Greek salad with tzatziki dressing. Even the rice was moist and flavorful. Mustard herb roasted lamb was SO GOOD, and deconstructed moussaka with bechamel custard was amazing! They even threw in cheesecake with mango puree which was a real treat. Husband said was the best Greek he's ever had. Me too!
Amazing food. Great menu - huge selection.
Absolutely love this place and cannot recommend it more. Definitely visit it if you get the chance. Owner and staff are beyond friendly with amazing service and food.
Always an awesome meal
Great food and awesome service.
Great place! The food was really good. We had the bruschetta and chicken parm. Was super good. Lots of great things on the menu.
Very friendly, nice price,
Came on Curry night for a staff meeting. It was awesome!
Just came here by chance. The wait time was great. The portions were good and the food was cooked just right. We have the Lingcod special and prawn Alexandra. Definitely coming back.Seafood pasta dish is to die for, full of flavour, authentic dishes, there's a reason they've got best in Nanaimo plaques on the wall, owner is a very nice guy, doesn't skimp out on ingredients
Good food and service
Yum! Great food and good prices.
Absolute best Greek food I've ever had. Soooo tasty!!!
We had lamb curry and moussaka. Both were excellent. There was so much that we had to take the surplus home and enjoy it the next day. The service was very friendly and accurate. One of the cooks came to greet us and the manager also said hello. The decor was nice, although the washroom was somewhat dark and dreary. It was worth delaying our return home from Nanaimo until they opened.
Warm staff, great food, generous portions. An enjoyable experience - I would recommend.
This was our first visit and I’m sure we’ll be back! More reasonably priced than other Greek restaurants in the area. Great variety of food as well. We got the baked cheese dish to start and omg it was amazing!!! Definitely will order again! We had prawn and lamb souvlaki and they were both great. Tons of cheese on the Greek salad which in my opinion was fantastic. They said they were solder busy when we arrived but we were stetted right away and our food can’t out very quickly. Servers were a bit slow with refills. But again nothing to complain about. Can’t wait to come back!
We came to visit one night on our honeymoon and honestly a bit skeptical at first. HOWEVER, the food and menu was incredible. Staff was extremely friendly and got to have a chat with the owner who checked in many times. We had the curry chicken and the shrimp dinner. Both were delicious and a lot of food
This place is definitely one of my favorite go to places in Nanaimo. The service is impeccable, food is always fresh and delicious and the chef comes out to greet the guests and ask how your dining experience is going. I thought this was such a thoughtful gesture and a touch of class. They serve Greek and Indian food, we opted for the Greek. I had the prawn souvlaki and my partner had the chicken souvlaki. Each came with Greek salad, lemon potato, rice, pita bread and tzatziki sauce and was very plentiful. You will definitely leave there full and satisfied! I highly recommend this place for your next dining pleasure. Definitely worth the 5 stars!
5 stars for food and staff. A great place to take large groups!
Great food. Lovely atmosphere. The owner and cook even greeted us to make sure everything was great.
Amazing service super friendly and helpful waitress as well as fast and delicious food!!! My whole family loves it!!! ????????❤️
Beautifully delicious meal and friendly service
Nice owners and even better food. We had the platter for 2 and it was absolutely amazing. Best greek food on Vancouver island.
Always great food and the owner always makes sure everything is great.
Best food around
(Translated) Stop improvised at 14h for lunch. We relied on the advice of previous travelers to book and it was a great choice! Very welcome the boss's wife despite the late hour and no more guests. Wide choice of dishes with Mediterranean connotation. We had an osso bucco (perfect and very hearty cooking) as well as a chicken curry The boss took the time to sit with us at the end of the meal to chat and even offered us the dessert! Perfect moment I strongly advise (Original) Stop improvisé a 14h pour déjeuner. Nous nous sommes basés sur les avis des précédents voyageurs pour réserver et ce fut un excellent choix ! Très bon accueil de la femme du patron malgré l'heure tardive et plus aucun clients. Large choix de plats à connotation méditerranéennes. Nous avons pris un osso bucco (cuisson parfaite et très copieux) ainsi qunn curry au poulet Le patron a pris le temps de s'asseoir avec nous à la fin du repas poir discuter et nous a même offert le dessert ! Moment parfait je conseille vivement
The food was really good but the service wasn't as good. We had a reservation but the host didn't look it up, just asked 'for 2?' twice and then sat us by the kitchen/bar and deserted us. We waited for at least 10 minutes before anyone checked in to see if we wanted drinks, we ordeed and waited nearly as long for water and a beer. The food arrived very quickly, however. This has been our experience every time we've eaten here.
Awesome food! Good prices!
Great lamb souvlaki
Always amazing food, lovely service and a hands on family oriented owner who makes a point to connect with his customers. Possibly best calamari in town ;)
I first want to say that Bobby and his staff are amazing!!-We have been going to Alexandra’s for a long time and what is always consistent is his food and service!!-My wife and I always have the Greek platter for two and it’s always amazing..A FIVE STAR business all round..Bobby and staff love their locals.. You will be treated like family..
Really good service everybody is super nice and the atmosphere is really calming. I got the calamari with Greek salad and it was amazing they cooked the calamari so perfectly and the batter was nice and light I definetely recommend getting some if you like a good calamari.
Do to covid 19 the staff followed proper procedures food was good as always price was good
Me and my family went in for dinner one evening. We started with hummus and pita as an appetizer. The hummus was amazing and you can tell its made in the restaurant. I had the voldostano with a greek salad as my meal. Voldostano is similar to chicken parm except there are mushrooms baked in with the cheese and sauce. My meal was fantastic! Everything was seasoned and cooked perfectly. My kids had baked spaghetti with meatballs and chicken fettuccine. They loved it! The portions sizes were good and the prices were very reasonable. The kids were even surprised with free ice cream for dessert. We all enjoyed our meals and will be back soon to try more!
I must say I am amazed with how delicious their food is. I will highly recommend this restaurant to everyone i speak with forsure.
The food was delicious and the service was great and you should try the butter chicken it is good the calamari is good to.
This is with out a doubt the best in traditional Greek dining on the island. Excellent home cooked meals and plenty of it and we have been to Greece and Crete. I’m always amazed that the quality never changes. I can recommend Alexandra’s to anyone looking for Roast Lamb to Calamari , Spanokopita and the traditional Greek platter for 2. Yum. We’ve introduced Alexandra’s to many friends visiting and after their meal they always agree. It’s the Best Greek food they’ve ever tasted. Family run restaurant and always a smile on their faces. We feel like part of the family now Great traditional food
We walk in and we’re greeted right away. Staff are very personable. You totally get the personal family-owned vibes here. The owner shared some really cool stories with us and made us feel so welcomed. The food and drinks are super good. The interior is friendly and artsy. I love all the murals and designs. The location is kind of hidden and store front may look a bit iffy as it’s at the busy Bowen corner, but definitely a must try!!!
Perfect
Friendly staff and super yummy food!
Great good and large portions.
I love the food, staff and service. Jasmine and Harlene were fantastic. Keep up the good work. My wife and kids were very happy. A great place to go.
I was too busy eating to take pictures! Food was excellent, service was good. The place was busy - but there was no pressure to leave. All sorts of customers from family's with young children to couples on a date!
Amazing food!
Fantastic food and great customer service. They even threw in a birthday treat for me. Check it out if you are in the area.
Amazing food, and great service. Been many times and the waitresses are always nice.
We just finished another wonderful meal from Alexandra's Bistro. The food is delicious, and staff and management are so pleasant. Their meals are good for even the large appetites and prices are very reasonable. Thanks again!
Terrific service and great food.
Always an enjoyable spot with wonderful Greek and Italian food. Fantastic calamari appetizer.
The food is good, and its super cheap AND they fill your plate up! They definitely need to re decorate though its really ugly in there but for the price and food, you don't mind the decor! The staff is also super friendly! Not gluten free friendly though.
The best place to get fabulous take out (dine in is also great too!) Menu is consistent, quality is always top notch. Never disappoints. 5* all the way, keep up the great work team!
I thought I had to accept that good service in the Nanaimo food industry simply did not exist. I am grateful to report back that I've been proven wrong at Alexandra's Bistro. Yes, the food is good. Yes, the value is there. But let's really take a moment to admire the service I witnessed and experienced. We were seated swiftly by a server, who I don't believe ever stopped smiling the entire time we were there. No pushy upsell on specials or anything uncomfortable in the age of covid. Tables surrounding me sat down 5-10mins after us. Unfortunately, there must have been a miscommunication of servers to which tables because these 2 tables did not even have their orders taken till our food arrived, 15mins or so after our orders were taken. When the server finally arrived to check on the 2 tables, she was extremely apologetic and got ahead of the poor experience thus far with comp'd cheesecake and drinks. Also kudos to the 2 couples for being so cool. At the end of our meal, the server mouthed the words "ice cream" and pointed to our kids. She said it was complementary and although free is great, the stand out gesture was that she asked the parents in a way that didn't trap us with having to give sugar before bed time! I obliged and the surprise for the kids was met with, "can we come back again?!" mighty loudly. Take note, every other restaurant in Nanaimo! They spent 50 cents and earned repeat customers. I must also mention I was awarded with cheesecake at the end, so yeah. They've secured all of us for a future visit. Also the chef came out to check on us. Amazing!
Cozy little place with excellent food and the owner came out and went to each table to ask how they liked the food.
OMG I wished I lived here the food was AMAZING!! Portions were big, reasonably priced and I am now in a food coma! We stumbled upon this place by accident and it was the best accident of the trip.
One of our favorite places, love the food, the owner/chef always has a chat with the patrons to make sure everyone is happy and enjoying themselves. Photos are from Pasta night which happens every Monday starting in the new year. We also love Wednesday night for Curry night!! Bobby can give you as much heat as you want ???? Excellent Covid 19 protocols, very relaxing and enjoyable as always. ????????
My family and I were in Nanaimo on vacation and decided to get take out from Alexandra's Bistro one night for dinner. Let me tell you...we were not disappointed! We ordered the Greek Platter for Two and got more than enough food for 2 adults and 1 toddler. They even threw in a couple of complementary items which was so generous and kind. The lemon roasted potatoes were delicious and their hummus is probably the best I've ever had in my life. With the platter you get all of your favorite Greek dishes in one meal. If you're in the Nanaimo area and have a craving for some authentic and fresh Greek food, Alexandra's Bistro is the place to be.
Sooo delicious! Very large portions. Very good bang for your buck. A definite must eat. Good menu variety as well!
I went to the restaurant with a Greek friend of mine, and was curious to see what she would think about the food there. I've been going there for years personally and was so pleased to see my friend give the restaurant her greek stamp of approval! Will continue to gi to the restaurant for many years to come.
The best garlic prawns ever! So much garlic was amazing and the prawns were the biggest have had in a long time. Staff are really nice and friendly. Dinner special was so good too! Will come in next time we are here in Nanaimo for sure.
I love the food here! It is always very good and always consistant. They started out 10 years ago with everything under $10. Today, ALMOST everything on the lunch menu is STILL under $10. In today's economy, that's amazing.
Dreadful meal. I ordered the Veal Marsala - obviously expecting to be served a nice piece of Veal. Wrong. A platter was served with ground meat with gravy swimming on top. After two bites I could eat no more. A terrible gut bomb serving. When the Owner was asked if they were indeed serving ground meat rather than a Veal cutlet he stated "That is how we serve Veal here. We don't ever have any complaints". If that is true, then either no one orders the Veal, or the customers who do have never had Veal anywhere else. BTW - the owner did nothing with the bill, charging full price for the dreadful, uneaten meal.
Really REALLY good. Probably the best Greek in town. Highly recommend.
I come here quite often alone, as well as with friends and family. The food is divinely delicious!!! Bobby (the owner) , always asks about the quality of the meal and ensures satisfaction, and the prices are great as well! I highly reccommend Alexandra's for any occassion, including those days when you're just too tired to cook a meal yourself
Wonderful Great Fantastic
Absolutely hands down one of the better dining experiences in Nanaimo. Reasonably priced, friendly staff, and amazing food. Would not hesitate to go their again!
Large portions. Good service.
So busy but really worth the wait. Great sauces and pretty good service.
Started eating here when it opened years ago. Food was " off the hook" now it is so so. I won't be going back.
Really yummy platters, awesome drinks
Delicious food as always, whether take out or dine in. Waitress today was exceptional as well.
Saturday night my daughter Brooke and her guy, Carver took me here for dinner. It was AMAZING ???? I live in Victoria but I will be making the trip to Nanaimo much more often to get the chance to eat here. The service was excellent..the food delicious..the entire experience was wonderful. I can clearly see why this restaurant is my daughters favourite. Thank you so much for making us feel so special ????
A co worker recommended the Greek platter so ordered for take out tonight. The servers were friendly and helpful. The food was really good, and there was so much of it (lunch tomorrow!). Will definitely order this again. Thanks Alexandra's for a delicious meal!
I ordered the lamb shoulder and it didnt even come with a whole potatoe . I was very dissatisfied considering the high cost.
Best calamari I've ever had. Calamari is one of my most enjoyed foods to eat. So I've had it pretty much everywhere. Definitely would recommend this place. Have already been back several times.
Order take out here from time to time! Amazing food, fresh, hot and delicious every time. This restaurant never disappoints!
Nice/cozy place, inexpensive food and they have the best nan bread I've ever eaten. No kids menu though (they just serve smaller portions for kids)
Hands down, best potatoes in town!
I love Greek food and I hadn't found a place that serves amazing Greek food until now! My family and I heard about this from a friend and had to try it! I have picky eaters and they all were able to find at least 1 thing new they loved! The food is delicious! My husband and I also went there for our anniversary and the staff was amazing! Food was amazing! Atmosphere was amazing! Definately my new favorite restaurant!
Huge platters with a nice selection
Really good tasting food and great price.
Had dinner and ordered lamb souvlaki. The greek salad I got was dry so I had to ask for dressing. Portion is sufficient. Ordered an extra dip. Lamb is soft and tender. Taste can be better but it was good nonetheless. Rice was a little dry. The section where the lamb was sitting was fairly moist and good. I really like the enthusiasm of the servers as well Im assuming the chef who introduce himself. Overall the experience was good. If I ever come back to the area I will sure have my family try this place out
Amazing comfort food, cozy atmosphere and great staff. Good place to hold meetings.
Best Food Ever!!! I love this place so much. It has very friendly and nice service. The food here is the best. It has so much flavour and you won’t regret eating here. I took my whole family and we ALL LOVED IT!!! Best place to get Greek and Italian food.
If you never tried this AMAZING restaurant, DON'T wait! Probably THE best food consistently in Nanaimo! Prices are quality are great, and the portions are huge! We have tried so many of the amazing entrees as well as appy's and have never been disappointed!
We had a very tasty meal for 4 at Alexandra’s bistro. Generous portions, delicious food, and very reasonably priced. Please order takeout or go for a sit-down meal to support this local business. The owner even surprised us with a complimentary cheesecake dessert with a delicious mango sauce. Also very accommodating for our son, who has food allergies.
Great food, great service, a must stop for Greek and Italian in Nanaimo.
1st & Last visit. The flavourless chicken souvlaki was burnt, dry and pasty like it had been soaking in water before cooking - certainly no olive oil involved. The undercooked potato piece came a few minutes later on a separate plate. The salad was uninspired with dry grated feta and no flavour. Everything else was just plain bland including the unseasoned rice. I’m thinking the fact that this Greek restaurant also serves curry may be the reason that the authenticity of a well cooked Greek meal didn’t come thru. The real problem wasn’t the flavourless food but the attitude of the self professed “Cook” - whom I believe may have been the owner. It was a cold blustery damp autumn day and it was freezing cold in the restaurant and most of the customers were bundled in their jackets while eating ( even the table top was like a slab of ice). My husband noticed the back door was open. We asked the waitress If it could be closed bcs every time the front door open the wi d whipped thru. The “cook” came out and told us he was hot in the back so he wouldn’t close it. We asked if the comfort of all the customers mattered and he essentially said no it didn’t because he wouldn’t close the door. Rude rude rude.
Meal type
Always delicious no matter which meal you order. On our last order we had the Greek platter for 2 (take out) and it was amazing. So much food and ready very quickly! Highly recommend!
Nice to know that there are still people who care. Great food and VERY friendly service, staff AND owner. Casual atmosphere, perfect for days when you don't want to cook yourself.
Good variety on the menu and great food. Large servings.
awesome
Meal type
Cutlet was ground meat, less than luke warm coffee also luke warm,tomato sauce very poor quality.Very expensive.
Great food! Tried Spanakopita and chicken Souvlaki- excellent taste.
Great food and great service. Platter for two gives us multiple meals!
This guy knows his way around a sauce. Never wanted to drink hummus before coming here. Have always loved the food and will keep coming back
Great food!
Great greek food. Amazing flavours. Even their daily specials never fall short.
Amazing food and great staff!
I ordered the platter for 2 for take out tonight and it was great! The front end staff were so friendly! My food was fresh, delicious, absolutely no complaints! Happy to find this gem!
Never a bad meal have I had at Alexandra’s Bistro! Bobby and his Staff do an excellent job. We ordered the Special Greek Platter for 2 for our 25th Anniversary for take out, nice romantic evening with great food. Highly recommended! Anyone asks me where to go? I tell them the Alexandra’s Bistro. Thanks again Bobby!
Great service and always the best food at affordable prices! Don't go anywhere else, you'll only be disappointed!
Great food! Nice friendly staff. Quaint ambiance.
Good food. Nice atmosphere. Best Greek salad.
Had a great takeout dinner. Was really impressed.
I cannot believe we haven’t been here sooner. Service top notch, Grozny atmosphere. Best, melt in your mouth, crispy Calamari. Best Greek salad ever and the chicken souvlaki was deeeelishious! Chicken was a little crispy on the outside but tender and juicy. Two thumbs up!!
Very crowded, manager was super friendly. Waitress squeezed me and my two kids in even though we didn't have a reservation
Lamb chank mmmmmm! Lamb curry mmmmm!
5 stars all around and very consistent we have literally never had a bad bite from this place its fresh and very high quality. Owner and staff are nice and we have been going here probably too often recently but we cant stop!
Really a great experience here...! Enjoyed every bite???????????????? best in the town????
i went here a couple of days ago with my wife. We got the calamari appetizer and it was absolutely fantastic. i ordered the chicken soulvlaki and it was great, and my wife ordered the prawn souvlaki she thought it was excellent. for desert we shared a tiramisu. 10 out of 10! we will defiantly go back to try more of the menu.
Lamb shoulder and chicken parm is my go to but pretty much everything on the menus great. Owner always very welcoming and asks who your food is.
Food was delicious and well presented even for takeout, owner and staff are always so nice! This place is always great!
This has to be my favourite restaurant in all of Nanaimo. It doesn’t matter what I’ve ordered, I’ve always been beyond pleased with my choice. I am now at a point where I struggle with too many dishes to choose from!
Wonderful meals with very generous portions, always served with a cheerful and friendly atmosphere. Please help support our family owned restaurants. Well done Bobby.
Came in last night to get some takeout. Had the chicken curry and the mixed platter. Great food really nice staff including the owner bobby who was super friendly. Thank you it was a long day after moving all day nice to end it with a gool meal and a smile. Update still amazing ????
Amazing food and super friendly service!
Great value, and the best Greek food in town!
We started off with Calamari Fritti, Delicious. For my main meal I had Kleftiko and was not disappointed. The greek salad was fresh and crisp. Sept 21/2019 I had Prawn Fettuccine with garlic toast. Very good, hit the spot for a dinner meal. One if my favourite places for dinner in Nanaimo.
Took the family there for my wife's birthday a couple of days ago. We had the Greek Platter for 2 - it was fantastic. A few things I'd never tried before but they were all good, even the eggplant thing. Kids being kids had spaghetti and chicken fingers, but it was nice that they have those options so they were happy. Staff was friendly, and the owner greeted us and had a few laughs with the kids. Not a cheap night out, but would highly recommend for a special occasion dinner.
Great atmosphere, staff and food. Whether you live in Nanaimo or are just visiting, eating at alexandras is a must.
Good Greek food great prices!
So far the best alfredo I've had in Nanaimo
Great food and customer service
Nice reasonably priced Greek meals.
The food was outstanding, as usual , Thanks to Bobby , and staff !
Good food, decent prices and amazing service. We received a free dessert with our order and we were blown away by the quality of service. I plan on visiting again and would absolutely recommend this place to any and all. Great job!
Was hungry for Greek food Ordered chicken souvlaki. $.1995. A 1/2 piece of pita 1/2 a potato and a tiny bowl of tsaziki that didn’t make it past the bread. Ordered a glass of red wine to keep warm while I waited asked for house wine 795 for the glass. 31.00and some sense. Dinner for 1. Went to quality foods for pita and tzatsiki. A weeks souvlaki for 3100. Left hungry. Won’t be back.
a great cozy atmosphere, with delicious food! the quality and care going into all the dishes was wonderful. They were more than accommodating to book a table for two on a busy friday night! cant wait to come back and try that mango cheesecake...
Excellent food and service
Great food and atmosphere! Staff are very nice
I always have a great experience when we go in or order out. Bobby always stops to say hello and share a laugh. All the food is yummy, I LOVE the calamari and tzatziki sauce, souvlaki, and the tortellini romana0, to name a few. Definitely a must try!
Amazing food, good price, love the friendly helpful staff. Service and food was impeccable!! Can't wait for my next visit!
This is our families favourite greek place. The meals are always fantastic, and the staff is absultetly amazing.
Food was delicious, all our dishes were great. Service was pleasant and also fast.
Great selection of food including Italian and East Indian. Very friendly staff
This was a really great greek place. The souvlaki was so tender. The dinner for two had a ton of food and the cheese cake we had for dessert was to die for!
It was my furst time, won't be last. Wow!! Great waitress, amazinggggg food, great prices and great atmosphere ????????????
Rude
Excellent service... The chef came out to thank us... Great food... Good portions.... Reasonable price.
I found Alexandras on the Internet and chose it both for its location and menu. When I arrived (30 minutes away from home), I realized I didn't have my purse. I had left it at home. The owner (and Chef), Bobby was so kind to me, he let me have dinner on trust that he would eventually get paid. (And of course I did pay him). How often do you see such kindness these days. I will definitely be returning not only for their friendly attitude but the food was great. I had the greek salad with chicken and it was perfect. Thank you.
Love the Big Fat Greek Platter for two!! there curry is unreal ( I know a strange combination, however the owners wife is the curry chef) We are regular fans here, locally owned and operated. If you have a private event, they have a private space which can be booked for meetings, events etc .
The Veal Marsala is AMAZING. Prices here are very reasonable and have not taken on the COVID inflation other locations have. Never disappoints.
It was amazing the manager came around to our table and was so nice, service is great food is outstanding
One of the best places I have ever eaten. To die for food. Nice little place. No room for dessert as portions where good sized and my hubby had to hold me back from licking the plates. My new favorite restaurant
best food ever
Great food, great service. We enjoyed the platter for two but there was enough for a second meal for two so we took loads home. Comfortable, relaxed restaurant close to everything.
Best Italian food in Nanaimo and great service
Resteraunt interior is clean and spaced out. Food is great, the butter chicken is the best in Nanaimo.
Hard up to find better butter chicken anywhere else and the chicken parm is to die for !!!!
We had the pleasure of eating at Alexandra's last weekend (for Father's Day). Not only did the food come really fast, but it was most delicious! We were all pleased and content. Bobby is also an amazing host, asking personally how everything was at the table and the whole family was very warm and welcoming. Certainly a place to visit many more times.
The best tortellini I've ever had. Plus everything else is so delicious. I cone here whenever im in nanaimo. So good cant recommend it enough
Best Greek salad and prawns I have had since visiting Greece.
I love there food n there kindness… great service too thank you
Great food and service!
So delicious! Great prices, great portions, fast service. So pleased will definitely return.
Fabulous food and service.
(Translated) Sheep shoulder rice is really perfect (Original) 羊肩饭真的完美
Great service, good food, good portions. My wife and i love this place. The owner and employee's are ready to serve you and make you happy. Never had a bad meal here. Always a pleasure.
One of the best scampi’s I’ve ever had. And I’m in the food industry. Service was very personable and friendly. Must visit 10/10.
I went yesterday with my wife to Alexandra's to have their Wednesday curry special, i had lamb curry and my wife had butter chicken, it was amazing the lamb was cooked to perfection, i they have best curry in Nanaimo and it came with three sides rice, naan bread and salad, Great value
This is an amazing restaurant. Amazing authentic food. The Greek platter for two is a huge amount of fantastic food. My kids had the chicken curry and the veal parmigiana... Oh my goodness. Yum. Fun servers and the owner comes out and chats and is very friendly. I couldn't recommend this place more.
We decided to try Alexandra's out for lunch while working in the area and we were glad that we did! The staff were friendly and our service was prompt. The food was delicious and nicely filling. I will visit again when in town.
Food was awsome good size portions and generous servings. Service was really good always filling coffee pop water Calamari was the best loved it here you gotta eat here.
The food and service was amazing ????
Amazing food you got to try this place try the lamb
My family has been going to Alexandra's for many years. The food and the service is always excellent and we are glad to support you during these difficult times!
Great food. Great service. Covid safe. Chef came out to check on customers ????
Vary good food
The best Greek and Indian food in Nanaimo
Absolutely excellent food, and the best customer service I have received in years. The owners are clearly extremely passionate about their food, and it absolutely shows in the quality of the dishes that come out of that kitchen. This is the best hummus and souvlaki I have had in YEARS. I actually ordered another full hummus starter with my souvlaki leftovers, it was that good. My mom ordered the curry hot, and it was actually as hot she likes it! That has never happened at any other restaurant; she always wishes it was hotter. But Alexandra’s Bistro has perfected it. I don’t live in Nanaimo, but I will definitely be driving the hour and a half just to enjoy their food. Really, it’s not just enjoying their food. The miraculous, gourmet and extraordinary experience they give their patrons? It’s an event, not a meal. It is a culinary event.
Food was excellent, great service! Definetely will go again, they even gave us dessert on the house, delicious ????
Very good food and quick pick up! I ordered 2 platters last minuet to go and they were very fast to fill the order. We recieved 2 complimentary cheese cakes and 4 drinks which was a lovely suprise! Support your local family resturantes ❤
Good food, very nice service.
We had been craving Greek food all week, & were delighted with our delicious platter for 2!! The helpings were massive, in fact we still have 2 full co trainers in the fridge. The calamari is made fresh when you come to pick it up! Light batter, melts in your mouth! Support our local restaurants everyone ! 10/10 for us. Plus as an added surprise we had a light NY cheesecake with a mango drizzle thank you !!!
Love the food, the service, and the atmosphere! The best restaurant in town. The manager is really friendly. Whenever we come he gives my nephew an ice cream cone. My favorite dish is the moussaka! So much food at such a reasonable price! I will surely be coming again.
Amazing, eat here!!! Food is delicious, atmosphere wonderful, staff professional and friendly, chef terrific and comes to your table to see how everything is. Planning to eat here many more times.
Food is pretty good, the quality of service is entirely dependent on your server. It has a nice warm atmosphere. The hand painted murals on the walls are beautiful :)
Exceptional, food. Exceptional service. We always feel like VIPs when we eat here.
Great food and service
Fantastic food and service.
Lunch today at Alexandra's Bistro! A wonderful treat for the appetite, I chose the Chicken Marsala consisting of a perfectly flavoured sauce with Marsala wine and delectable mushrooms. This entrée was accompanied by a Greek salad consisting of fresh ,crisp, tomatoes, cucumber ,onion & kalamata olive dusted generously with mouth watering feta and highlighted by fresh lemon. What can I say but MMM delicious! A fabulously friendly server server and a relaxed atmosphere made for a great lunch experience. The prices are very attractive for great food of this quality. Definitely worthwhile .
Good food, decor dated
One of the best restaurants in Nanaimo! Amazing service and staff always goes above and beyond. Amazing food with many different choices and so much variety ! Definitely give it a try :)
definitely the best greek food I've had in town. Great lamb, great prices, and the servers aren't to bad to look at either;) Thanks for the great dining Alexandra's! I'll be back for more soon ☺️
This is by far the best Greek restaurant I've ever been to! I highly recommend the 'Greek Platter For Two' it was plenty of food for a good price. The waitresses were great. The owner was welcoming and pleasant. Delicious food, great service, and an overall wonderful experience. A +++.
The chicken marsala was amazing, as was the ravioli.
Had my first meal there last night - the Greek Platter for 2, to go. It was awesome! There was so much food and each dish was excellent. Of special note was the spanokopita, best I have ever had. The moussaka was really good too. Loved the pita - thick and fluffy. Can't wait to try more dishes. But first we have to finish the first one, for dinner tonight!
Absolutely hands down, tummy satisfied! Seafood special Thursday - better deal and Italian fare than what I had in Calgary. Definitely a redo!
Great food and service
Absolutely incredible service, food, and value. I've been coming here for years with my mom. We get the Greek platter for two and it's basically for four... The owner always comes out to make sure we are 100% satisfied and we always are... and when I am not with my mom, the owner asks me how she's doing. This place really values connecting with their guests and it shows. The food speaks for itself. One of my favourite places in town 10/10.
Amazing food and generous portions! We weren't even able to finish the Greek platter for 2.
Food was very delicious. Staff were very friendly and the whole place had a very happy and positive atmosphere. Chef was willing to come out and talk about the food and learn how the customers were doing. The cheesecake dessert was pretty good but the mango sauce was a bit sweet. I would prefer having it without any toppings! Great place and I will definitely visit again!
The food and service were good.
Alexandra's may not have the best location in town, but their customer service and food quality are always consistently excellent. The owner/operators truly understand the value of word of mouth and prove that they value their customers at every visit. We recommend the dinner for two or the delicious pasta choices! You won't be disappointed!
Me and my boyfriend went in for dinner today.This was the best pasta I've ever had! And the hospitality is u matched truly feels like a home environment and ever had the chef come out to check if we enjoyed our food. Instantly became our favorite restaurant!! 100% would recommend!
I have only had the lasagne at this restaurant but it was so good, I had to post. I had a hard time deciding between 3 and 4 stars because although it is likely the best meat, tomato based lasagne I’ve had, the price is a little high and I dare say it has an almost lethal salt content judging from the dry mouth I get.. Tons of cheese and a giant piece of garlic toast. Not for people who don’t want to smell like garlic for 24 hrs..
Wonderful food! The owner is fun and upbeat, the atmosphere is relaxed. One of the best places in town for a couple's night out
The BEST Greek food in town. Warm and friendly service every time. Try the Greek platter for 2 and prepare to be blown away (and very full). I'll always come back for more. Nostimo!!
Wonderful dining experience at Alexandra's Bistro in Nanaimo on November 07, 2020 with my wife and son. We phoned ahead and they had one table available for reservation. We felt very comfortable as we entered as we were greeted with warm smiles and salutations and directed to our table. The decor was clean and modern and the bathrooms were spotless and stylish. The staff was prompt and had menus and drinks on our way shortly after arriving. We decided on sharing a platter for 2 between the 3 of us with a nice calamari appy. My son loved his blueberry milkshake and we both enjoyed our chai teas. Truly, the best calamari we've had on Vancouver Island, and we order calamari appy to start at every restaurant that offers it. The platter was phenomenal and we were able to finish every bite, which was perfect since we still had some adventures and a long drive back to Honeymoon Bay later. It was refreshing to see 'chef', the owner come and greet each table and inquire how their meals were, and he visited just long enough to make you feel appreciated. The staff were over and beyond friendly considering the busy dining room and the many constant take-out order customers that were walking in the door. Highly recommended if you desire some good quality food, fare, and interaction....
What can I say? The food is INCREDIBLE. LOVED IT. I even tried the other greek place in Nanaimo and did not love it as much. Bobby is a super nice proprietor and he welcomed us to Nanaimo with a free piece of cake! I feel like he loves feeding people :) Love the lamb, the potatoes and rice and calamari and seriously everything we had was so so good. Really fantastic. Does take-out/pick-up. Large portions and affordable prices. Definitely a restaurant I like to support.
A group of 8 of us enjoyed a wonderful evening at Alexandra"s last night. Everyone's food was great, the service was good and the large round table was perfect for our group. Really appreciated that it wasn't noisy so we could enjoy each others company. Great place for an evening out.
Quaint restaurant with good food
This is one of my newest favourites! The food is consistently good, the staff is so friendly, and the owner does a wonderful job of making sure everyone is having a great time. I can't wait to come back!
Delicious and we appreciated the free dessert
First time there and so so pleased! Me and my boyfriend have been looking for good Greek food in Nanaimo and glad we finally found it! Big portions, delicious food, and complimentary cheesecake was incredible!! Owners are very friendly and give great service!
Best Mediterranean food in town. And hands down the best curry and butter chicken I've tasted. Will definitely and I'll bring more friends here. Really good size value. The chef Bobby treated me like a good friend and I felt very welcome.
THE BEST restaurant in town. Exquisite cuisine, very pleasant staff and welcoming atmosphere. Will always be back. Thank you guys!
Bobby has consistently provided my wife and I with superb souvlaki meals for years. We usually order take-out, and the meal is ready in 20 minutes. The staff is friendly and ready to serve when I walk in the door.
An unexpected pleasure! We were only looking for a fast lunch that wasn't hamburgers, but found a characterful restaurant with excellent food. The Greek platter for two included fresh bread (delicious!), lemon potatoes (delicious!), chicken and lamb skewers (really nice marinade), calamari (fresh, sweet and crisp, not greasy) and the nicest hummus I've had. And the homemade cheesecake with homemade mango coulis and dark chocolate sauce is fabulous. Highly recommended, we look forward to eating there again.
Amazing pasta! Small restaurant, classic, not fancy, and they serve a surprising selection of food with Indian, Greek and Italian, but do them all very well.
It was really good. We took it to go and ate it at Pipers Lagoon. We ordered the Greek Platter for 2. It was about $65 with tip. Soooo much food, we had enough for 2 more days. It was delicious.
Great food at a good price. They even gave us complimentary cheesecake with our order.
Absolutely great service, fantastic food, very fair prices, and perfect portion sizes. The owner Bobby came out and made sure everything was to our liking and was very charming. 10/10 will eat here again!
Delish!
Service
Picked up the platter for 2. Great taste , quality and a small portion left over for the next day. Lemon potatoes excellent taste. Calamari was made when we arrived to pick up the food. It was very flavorful and tasty. We have eaten at the restaurant many times and would also recommend take out.
Food was excellent as was the service
Delivery
Love It. Never disappoints
Dinner for two was excellent. Reasonably priced delicious food.
If you like great food this is the place for Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Love the place. Service is excellent and friendly.
Such friendly staff. Wonderful food and good value.
Really enjoyed dinner at Alexandra's Bistro tonight. Very nice, clean and bright restaurant with lovely blue and white decor.The tables were well spaced apart so we felt comfortable eating here tonight .Great service, friendly staff and amazing Moussaka with greek salad and rice. Large servings and moderate pricing its well worth a visit!
Had a wonderful dinner here- the servers recommendations were ideal the service was quick and friendly. The chef even came out to see if we enjoyed our meal!
Fabulous Calamari Luciano
Visiting from Edmonton, Alberta - we visited Alexandra’s Bistro for dinner with family. Amazing food and the service was spectacular. Highly recommend attending to Alexandra’s Bistro for a great meal! Definitely will be back :)
Well done. Roasted Lamb.
WOW! Great food always, never disappointed. Absolutely Delicious and fresh every time. 10/10. Highly recommend. Great customer service!!
Excellent meal! Every dish tasted amazing! Will definitely recommend & return to this restaurant.
Service was amazing, super friendly and very quick. Comfortable environment and the food was great! No complaints!
So yummy ????
Wonderful meal. Service was very good. I had the prawn curry. Other people in my party had the souvlaki. Very tasty and a good size portion
2 in party. One ordered lamb souvlaki other ordered lamb curry. Both dishes were served quickly. Serving size was large. Service was friendly and attentive. Good value for price
Fantastic Greek food, great atmosphere, chef came out to say hi and check in with tables, very nice guy. Most entrees are about 20$, well worth it for the quality and the size, you won't leave hungry.
Absolutely wonderful service and delicious food. The platter is a great option for two, as allows you to try a bit of everything and is quite filling. So recommend you go with an appetite! It is hands down one of my favourite restaurants in Nanaimo.
I've always loved Bobby's food - consistently the best Mediterranean place I've visited. Wish they could be open all night!
Very good food and fair prices
I went alone here to eat the Mousaka Lunch Special. The meal was fantastic, with the cheese just melting as soon as it entered my mouth. If you want a good place for some amazing food, this is definitely a strong contender.
Always great food and great service. Staff are friendly and most days the owner will make sure you are having a good meal. Excellent!
Absolutely the best Greek food ever!! Order the Greek platter for 2, fantastic combination of flavours.
It is a great little place to go for a meal out of the house
Friendly staff, quick service, good portions and yummy food. Highly recommend it!
I went to Alexandra's with my best friend and we had the greatest restaurant experience ever. Alexandra's has such a great ambiance, with very nice paintings and decorations. The only thing that could top the cute décor was the food itself! I had the pesto tortellini with chicken added in and it was so scrumptious. The cheese filling had the perfect balance with the pesto cream sauce and I had to stop myself from licking my bowl. With friendly staff, a wide variety of dishes (and at a reasonably good price too) I rate it 5 stars, and a must go for any food lover in the area.
super good value. wonderful hospitality. highly recommend.!
Calamari was amazing! Hubby and I shared a platter for 2 and there was so much food we couldn't finish it, which is rare because my husband eats a lot! Everything was fresh and delicious! Will definitely eat here again.
Serioudly...the best meal I have ever had in Nanaimo! Thank you
Best Greek in Nanaimo. You can also get some Indian dishes too.. great restaurant.
Great food and reasonably priced. Nice atmosphere inside as well.
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We placed an order for pickup for a special dinner for 4 people and absolutely had the best meal, food was wonderful. Our favorite go too place for Greek food.
Absolutely love the green dinner for 2. It has everything I could ever want in it. Possibly my favorite dish in Nanaimo restaurants.
The greek platter for two never disappoints. The food is great and staff is even better! Classic food. A gem in Nanaimo.
Really accommodating with creating a large group seating. The atmosphere is great. The menu had a great selection. Yummy food!
Food and service was amazing! Was very impressed.
I love this restaurant. Great food, staff is always terrific. I miss the old artwork though :( Hope you're currently open for take out!
Very friendly staff, including the chef. Our family, who loves Greek food, felt like kings eating here. The mango cheese cake was also amazing.