Kouzina Greco Parramatta

Service: 2 stars Food ratings 3 stars: cheese entree 4 stars: lamb shoulder, octopus 5 stars: fried dough dessert, semolina custard Noise: 2 stars Came here as it was the top restaurant listed in Parramatta on Trip Advisor at 8pm on a Tuesday night. The overall experience did not live up to its hype, and was judged as a family owned and operated restaurant. Not sure if it was understaffed as it was pretty packed, but we never actually got the menu and had to look it up on our phones. We were half a mind to go up to the counter to order as we had not been tended to for 30 minutes after seating. We realised we won't be looked after unless we really try and flag down staff members to order, get water and get dessert, even though you are paying proper restaurant prices. Food arrived from 45 minutes into a timed 90 minute seating. - Cheese entree was expectantly heavy, but too heavy on its own and would be better served with a side of bread to balance. It was too much of a service hassle and time to order it separately. - Octopus was worth every bite. Nicely done, soft and tangy, and something I would recommend trying. - Lamb shoulder had a really dry outer edge, the type to make your teeth gnash against each other. Better toward the bone that ultimately saved it to a four star, but I wouldn't order it again- not particularly outstanding nor memorable for the price. - dessert really saved the entire experience- not too sweet but memorable and would come back for the desserts. Be prepared to shout if seated indoors as the bare walls are quite bouncy. My partner couldn't hear me despite being 1m away.

Saganaki & Grilled Octopus were delicious. Desserts (Bougatsa and Loukoumades) were also great. Service was a bit slow but the resteraunt was full and very busy when we arrived for Dinner. Food came out pretty fast after ordering.