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Mezepoli Meze And Wine Bar
86/100 (2543 ratings)
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Calamari
Raspberry Mojito
Halloumi
Calamares
Octopus
Lamb
Salmon
Lamb Chops
Fish
Cocktails
Chicken Wings
Chicken Livers
Village Salad
seafood platter
Tapas
Side of Veg
Oysters
Prawns
Shrimp Tempura Rolls
White wine
Deep Fried Shrimp
Squid
Grilled Feta
Hummus
Line Fish in Foil
Calamari Stuffed with Feta Cheese Prawns Pita Bread
Falafel
Meatballs
Beef
Sushi Combo
Octopus
Coffee Martini
Gyros
Salad
Halloumi Cheese Salad
Souvlaki
Sit down
Greek
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
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"Refreshing atmosphere inside or outside. Relaxed pace for clients. Even when it is well patronized, clients do not need to shout at their tables to..."
Thandi D
"Today we decided to venture out to Melrose Arch for lunch... We booked a table at Mezepoli Restaurant ... What a great experience!... The food was..."
Terry Longano
"From the creamy Cafe Mocha we had to the delicious freshly made bite size meze everything was deliciously awesome our waiter Sipho was always by our..."
Katlego Neteru ISIS Mojapelo
"Mezepoli is my home away from home. I absolutely love it there and the Staff is super amazing, always go for an extra mile for their customers. The..."
Junia Mphahlele
"Food here was good. Service was attentive and friendly. They accommodated us with seating arrangements that we..."
Alicia H
"The food is woooonderful! Really tasty and filling. I got an assortment of meze foods. Great atmosphere especially seated outside but inside looks..."
Caddie Hart
"One of my favorite spots to eat at Melrose Arch. It has really good Greek food and cocktails. Service is great and the overall atmosphere is..."
Zan
"You know you ate well when there's no photos of your food šŸ˜‚ ... It was our first time here and it was superb! We took a variety of food options to..."
Nicole Smith
"After a day connecting with art, and everything meta and psychic. It was time to nourish the body so it can fight off Mr COvID-19 and manage any and..."
mzamo masito
"Exceptional food, friendly and efficient service. Mezepoli has been consistent for years - we love going there for an early dinner and sitting on the..."
Paula B
"Beautiful place and exceptional service at any time of the day. The Seafood Meze is my top pick, linefish in foil is perfection and I love the..."
Samantha Lotkin
"Tapas like with Greek, Turkish and mideastern flavors. AND sushi?!?! Overall, good service and fresh quality..."
H F
"Very tasty food and love the white &blue colours. Also choice is wide as you can make up with different dishes with good size portions to share...."
Noluthando Gqokoma
"I have to give them a 5 + stars because the servĆ­ce and the food is amazing. I had the fish my wife order the prawns which tasted more likr mini..."
Jorge Gonzalez
"The sushi made me want to award all 5 stars, absolutely loved it!!! Great classy setting in Melrose Arch, nice atmosphere, awesome vibe. Nice..."
Kondwani Ngwira
"I made a reservation for an anniversary dinner 3 days in advance and called on the day to confirm my reservation we were there on time the restaurant..."
Ayanda Mtshali
Parea Restaurant
85/100 (2581 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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Mediterranean
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
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Calamares
Brinjal Special
Beans
Lamb Loin Chops and Chips
Red wine
Various Meze
Lamb chops
Calamari Grilled Falkland
Prawns
When Grilled Fish Fresh and to Perfection
Vegetable Meze Platter
Olives
Roast Potatoes
Hummus
Hummus and Pita
Smoked Sardines
Grilled Sardine
Home Made Baklava
Souvlaki
Octopus
Halloumi
Selection of Cookies
Dolmathes
Lamb
Salad
Village Greek Salad
Fish
Calamari
Greek Vegetarian Platter
Pita Bread
Sit down
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"Great atmosphere. The Greek dancers are a night touch. And the best grilled line fish on town. The other food is also..."
Nad Hsn
"What a pleasure to experience a restaurant where the food, service and the owner are all so amazing.... Thank you for making our Sunday afternoon an..."
Juanita Hubinger
"Best fish dinner in Sandton, fantastic atmosphere and staff are very..."
Lynne Venter Dunford
"Parea is located off the busy Oxford road. Only limited street parking is available unless you are willing to pay R30 to park in the parking lot..."
Aisha Moolla
"I personally think this is one of JHB hidden gems.Not everyone know about it and they are great.The food is great and the service..."
Gina Rautenbach
"The most authentic Greek restaurant in Jozi (to my mind). Kitch (but cute) Greek decor and a wide variety of authentic Greek dishes. Always a buzzing..."
Chiara Louis
"Parea never seems to disappoint. Service is always friendly and efficient no matter how busy they are. Highly recommend the beef souvlaki (the lamb..."
Ilan Ben-David
"Went there for a friend's graduation. And oh my word I was not disappointed! The restaurant is beautiful! The atmosphere is very typically Greek, and..."
Ornella Scarpellini
"Cute little relaxed place with good food. Nice vibe. Feels like a little Greece. The food was delicious. The calamari salad - yum. The dolmades -..."
Kayla Groth
"This is a really lovely, unpretentious restaurant with excellent Greek food. They are especially good at doing Seafood and vegetables - the whole..."
Niki - Jay Bougaard
"Excellent all 'round. The taramasalata is the best I have had. We also had queen prawns (yum) and fresh, delicious sardines. The sardines are even..."
Leanne Horwitz
"Great authentic Greek food. I had fresh oysters, calamari and lamb souvlaki. The calamari was mouth-watering and we wiped the plate clean with pita..."
Vuyokazi Qabaka
"If youā€™re looking for decent Greek fare in a traditional ambience then Parea is your place. Menu is varied and the food good. Itā€™s not a fancy..."
Ashdesai5
"Tremendously vibey and packed on a Saturday nightHad meze platter to share. Enough to qualify as the main meal. All the Greek goodies you could..."
Trevor
"Defiantly one of the best Greek Restaurants Iā€™ve been to, there were 3 separate functions last night and the service was great - outstanding food,..."
Bruce Lennox
"Excellent authentic Greek food. Braaied whole fish is fresh and succulent. Grilled prawns are the best I have eaten in a long time. The restaurant is..."
Lavita Oreb
"Excellent authentic Greek food. Not a fancy setting. Itā€™s very chilled with a good vibe with delicious Greek cuisine. I am vegetarian - tons..."
Kashma
"Authentic Greek experience. Tasty food, friendly service. Some live greek dancing on the Friday night we visited- if I only I had a plate to..."
Suzanne Strydom
"What a fantastic place to spend an afternoon. The food is authentic and fresh. A typical Greek food experience. The place is run like a proper family..."
Craig Amos
"Wonderful authentic Greek restaurant. The vibe is unlike any other Iā€™ve experienced- a true gem.The decor has been left underdone, giving..."
Paul Minnaar
"Vibe: buzzy even on weeknights, which is nice in SA Food: totally Greek and not a knock off. Pretty good stuff. The menu has depth and..."
Safee-Naaz Siddiqi
"I'd been meaning to try out Parea for ages because I had heard such great things about it from my friends. It did not disappoint! By far the best..."
Chloe Prince
"The ultimate Greek experience.Walked in to an empty restaurant and it soon picked up before I could finish my 1st drink. The staff and..."
Hellen Malandule
"Have been meaning to try this popular restaurant for a while and it did not disappoint! The food is incredible! It comes quickly and is steaming hot!..."
Skye Da Silva
"Restaurant is quite a bit larger than would meet the eye. Book in advance or come early as it seems to get busy quite quickly.Extensive menu so..."
Jacqueline Koch
"The food is exceptional. Fresh warm pita bread, hummus and calamari. Such a winner! The restaurant looks amazing and authentic and it's easy to..."
Shafeeqah TheNinja Isaacs
"Great food, prime location and quaint feel. You're neither in a fancy place where you feel like you should've dressed up, nor somewhere where you..."
Megan Thomas
"Love everything about this restaurant. From the food to the service to the atmosphere.It's one of our favourite places to go and never..."
Amanda Scribante
"I haven't been here for a while and I visited Parea over the weekend for a birthday party - it was a busy Saturday evening. This Greek restaurant is..."
Gary Greenberg
"What a delicious meal. Parea is my new favourite restaurant in Joburg. The restaurant is home styled Greek food that fills your heart with love. We..."
Pei-Lin Chen
"My first time at Parea restaurant was a great experience, which can be attributed to the delicious food, great ambience and friendly service. We..."
Matt Roos
"This is, hands down, the best Greek food in Joburg. You have to start with the assorted dip platter (taramasolata, humus, tirokafteri) with fresh hot..."
The Great Diner
"Food was great, setting cozy and more "cheap and cheerful" rather than fine dining. Good for kids in the early evening. Choose "terrace" seating for..."
Glenn.brickhill
"Absolutely delicious Greek food. Ordering a variety of meze plates is my favorite way to enjoy a meal at Parea. Delicious all round, very authentic..."
Melissa Do Couto
"Always love this restaurant, been an institution for years! Great authentic Greek food, great vibe - they are always busy so advised to book! ..."
Anna Correia
"When in search of great, traditional Greek food - Parea is definitely the go-to-restaurant. The restaurant itself is done out in the old 'taverna'..."
Camilla Speight
"Been wanting to visit here literally for years! Always drove past and it always looked busy! Finally had the privilege one Friday evening!..."
Kelly Rodger
"Parea is always a family favourite, great comfort food. Service is always good and the atmosphere transcends. Would highly recommend Parea if in the..."
Niki Visser
"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Joburg. Not only is the ambience (including the weekend belly dancing) great, but the food is exceptional!..."
Foooooooooooodie
"It's always a celebration at Parea which is why it remains a firm favorite in the neighborhood. The service is consistently friendly and..."
Ashley
"They serve the best Greek food, especially the vegetarian platter and falafel! Service is friendly and efficient. A great vibe! We often have large..."
Tracy-Lee Edwards
"Opa! Parea Party Style! This has to be the most festive restaurant in Joburg!! From birthday singing to plate smashing and beautiful belly-dancing ..."
KarmaZebra
"Amazing food. Authentic look. Very nice owners and staff - easily my favorite Greek restaurant. I love eating here and ordering from here via Uber..."
Mthimmo
"This family run restaurant is on our favourites list. It does not matter what day it is, they are always busy. I love everything about this..."
FoodloverJHB
"I have dined here several times and I have never been disappointed. From oysters to dolmades.At atmosphere is always great and the staff..."
Chantelle
"First walked in and thought this might be a dodgey spot - couldn't have been more wrong. Great food, service and atmosphere. Had the calamari..."
Mayuri
"Pares is our favourite Greek restaurant in Johannesburg. I have only had great experiences there with good food and an awesome atmosphere. It is..."
Amy Sophia Esterhuizen
"Heard alot about this place. So I tried it as a takeaway.Delivery was 30 mins (I'm about 1.5km away) but the time was estimated for 45 mins so I..."
Eve
"After a very long day, I ended up here on Sunday evening for one of the most authentic Greek meals that I have had to date and some very good service..."
Lauras World
"The best place to go for Sunday lunch! Warm, inviting and an ideal family vibe. It's a great spot to sit with the wind breeze on the veranda and chow..."
Kyla Meyerson
"Really enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. The restaurant was packed on a weekday evening so booking is a must. The decor and atmosphere gets..."
Tam Loves Food
"So I ordered Parea via Uber Eats and Uber cancelled my order after two hours. Parea then called me and delivered the order themselves within 5..."
R H
"Very good, very efficient will definitely go back there for a fine dining experience, haloumi and Lamb cooked to perfection, desert absolutely mouth..."
Trevez Mcfc Jacobs
"I've been here twice before, once for a birthday party and once for dinner. Both times we shared a bunch of different meze dishes betwee the bunch of..."
Christiaan Strydom
"The best falafels I've ever had. Dolmades are as great as the ones I had in Greece. Chicken is perfectly cooked. Portions are generous. Service..."
Reema Vather
"Been going here for years! Never ever disappoints. This is a real Greek restaurant. Everything about the restaurant is authentic. Very family..."
Nicole Meyerson
"Excellent and vibey but above all they sever fantastically authentic Greek food. Unpretentious, hearty and delicious. Quick and friendly service...."
Wikus Du Toit
"An area landmark really. Friendly and attentive service adds another layer to your meal in this cosy Greek restaurant. The menu is wide ranging with..."
Abi Clark
"Parea is a hearty, salt of the earth Greek taverna nestled in Illovo.The delicious homemade Greek cooking is amplified by Greek music,..."
Klee Barris
"On one particularly cold winters night we found ourselves happily stumbling into the warm, relaxed atmosphere that is Parea. It's cosy,..."
Giovanna Alexia Winetzki
"Always the most delicious humus and kleftiko but I really wish the tables weren't covered in plasticky table cloths and sometimes sticky cutlery...."
Simryn De Jager
"Fresh, hella flavorsome food (in true Greek style) set in a really comfortable and modest restaurant. Reccomend the fillet beef kebabs as well as any..."
Yanir Grindler
"Best Greek food I've had outside of Greece! Lovely service,food was incredibly fast and altogether been a wonderful experience. We had the calamari..."
Savannah Batista
"Parea is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed meal. The decor is basic but cosy. Ā The waiters are engaging and polite. The food is tasty, with an..."
Nishela Ramgoolam
"First time at Parea. Went for a quick Friday lunch. Very Greek Taverna. Wine list is very basic, could use some updating by addition of some..."
Moira
"This seems to be The Spot if you're celebrating your birthday in Joburg. It's such a festive place on Saturday evenings with belly dancers and plate..."
Megan Fisher
"Great atmosphere and usually very busy. Entertainment is lively and worth the outing alone. Food is pretty good and the service is..."
Nick
"I have mixed feelings about Parea. They are certainly not perfect - but I have been twice and would definitely go back again. The restaurant does..."
Francesca Favero
"Ive been to many Greek restaurants but for some reason left this one out. I absolutely loved everything about this place. Divine meze especially the..."
Cristina Melosi Scola
"Hands down my favourite Greek restaurant in the city! Coming from a Greek family it is tough to impress me when it comes to Greek food. Have been..."
Julia Louise Domanski
"We came here for a girls dinner, it was nice and cozy. The staff were friendly and pretty efficient- I think coming early was key. We..."
Nicola Slyper
"Visited Parea on a Saturday for a late lunch. Restaurant was close to being empty as they were preparing for dinner service, We nontheless still..."
Kubash Govender
"The old classics is always a hit and it's comforting to see the elderly Greek owner stroll up and down and attend to the madness at the grill. The..."
Carel Bƶhmer
"Nico never fails to deliver! This authentic Greek restaurant has had the same chef for more than 20 years and the food never tires. We popped in for..."
Robyn Ford
"This place takes me back to Greece !The kefi(vibe )here is kicking especially on Friday and SaturdayĀ  nights when they have the bellydancers .The..."
A Foodie Travels
"Love love love this spot, definitely the best Greek restaurant in town, consistently busy and popular over all the years, this restaurant is a winner..."
Annie Hodes
"Always great food and good service. Pricing is very reasonable. As soon as I sit down I immediately order the grilled houloumi. This is by far the..."
Russel Roth
"Parea is an institution.Authentic Greek dishes done well. Happy, warm, receptive vibe. The belly dancers are and plate breaking is an added..."
Avi Mistry
"I have been going to this restaurant since it was called Paros, and it was good to start with and can only say it's gotten better. I speak for the..."
Nicole
"A few corporate evenings out here with zero concerns.Always a great atmosphere with a lot of crowd participation.The food is plentiful and..."
Cdawg Dubya
"Have nothing much to say about the setting itself: quite unassuming, authentic authentic Greek restaurant The food is so well cooked and the..."
Mbali Msimang
"This is a lovely Greek eatery with amazing options on the menu catering for all tastes from seafood to meat dishes to vegetarian options. The service..."
Gertruida Maritz
"Authentic Greek taverna food. Ask for Nic. There is no need to look at the menu, and he'll serve you the best of the day. When the belly dancer..."
Ernest Lai King
"Weā€™ve been wanting to go to Parea for the longest time after many foodie friends raved about the fresh grilled fish, which they have become..."
Vis Naidoo
"Always a beautiful experience. If you enjoy authentic Greek food, this is the place. It's quaint, good wine, Greek music, delicious desserts and..."
Carmelita Ripepi Goliath
"Authentic Greek cuisine, apparently this is exactly how it is in Greece šŸ‡¬šŸ‡· šŸ˜… I can't say much about that but I can definitely say that the..."
Tebogo Mabye
"Always wonderful. Good service and delicious food. Mainly the grilled octopus, and the whole fish. Relaxed ambience, with no pretentious vibe. You..."
Lesedi ā€œThe Story Oracleā€ Mogoatlhe
"Really lovely place. Very cosy and the staff are friendly. My partner and I went her for our anniversary. You could taste the prawns are super fresh...."
Monique Esau
"A must visit for an authentic Greek experience. From the warm welcome, decor, delicious food to the Greek dancing & plate breaking (Fri, Sat after..."
Leon Ramraj
"So surprised to find this little bit of Greece on our doorstep here in Johannesburg. We enjoyed a lovely fun evening with good authentic Greek food,..."
Marietjie van der Walt
"They gave me four lamb chops instead of two because they 'were small' but they were actually massive. Very generous. The fried whitebait was..."
Nicholas Shubitz
"Loved this cafe/restaurant/taverna, our first visit, my husband enjoyed 2 x striped hirse beers, I had a Corona beer. He enjoyed stolen lamb (slow -..."
Brenda Dorren
"Booked dinner to celebrate my bf birthday. What a lovely ambiance, soft lighting, not noisy, not crowded, waitress didn't constantly appear, large..."
Estelle de Bruyn
"I have always enjoyed the food at Parea Taverna in Illovo. The other day I decided to try a take away meal as my wife did not feel like going out. I..."
Russell Davenport
"Team lunch and what an amazing place to share amazing meals! The food was outstanding an tantilised our taste buds. Such great service and vibe was..."
Natalie Bawa
"Absoluut great Vibe People Staff Recommend šŸ  ā€¦. Well done Nicko!!! Worth your time šŸ¤© PS- need to book table..."
Jenny Eksteen
"What a pleasure to have dinner at this place!! Absolutely stunning food and service and all atmosphere was really fantastic! Thank..."
Natali
"My go to restaurant every time. Amazing..."
Juanita Els
"Amazing Greek as always. We almost needed another table we had so many meze. The big screen made for an amazing afternoon of World Cup football..."
Ernie Van Wyk
"Always a pleasant experience. Arguable some of the most authentic Greek food in..."
Thomas Meyer
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