Desfina Restaurant

What can I add to my previous reviews? How about an amazing white wine option for summer outdoor dining.Enjoyed the Kyklos Moschofilero 2023 white wine with lunch special Chicken Souvlaki and the always-amazing house Greek Salad. Wine was light and fruity, perfect for a hot day on the patio for lunch.Service was prompt and courteous as always, and appreciated the wine recommendation.

We were looking for Greek and really wanted to love this place, but the food fell short. The staff were warm and welcoming. However, the restaurant seem short staffed on a Friday night and once our food was served, no one came back to refill water, etc. It seems like a small mom and pop type place and was bustling on a Friday evening with local clientele. A reservation is probably needed on busy nights. Though I couldn't figure out why it's so popular - perhaps we ordered the wrong items.Of what we ordered: hummus, grilled octopus, sea bass, zucchini, side French fries... deep fried zucchini and the grilled octopus were the only enjoyable items. The sea bass was dry and over cooked, fries were undercooked, and the pita that came with the hummus were thin and dry and difficult to eat. Perhaps the other dishes are better.

While many of the entrees are around $22, they also have gyro plates as low as $14 for those looking for a cheaper meal. We were in the mood for seafood so two of us shared the grilled octopus ($22), grilled sardines ($19), bakalao ($22), and saganaki opa! ($13). I enjoyed everything and especially liked the charred and smoky outer layers on the octopus and grilled sardines!After we ordered, they provided us with complementary bread, butter, and dressing. The grilled dishes arrived shortly after. We probably could have been satisfied with just the two grilled dishes alone but we were super hungry and interested in trying other things on their menu! The octopus had a nice char while staying tender and was not rubbery at all. While the octopus had a light flavor, the sardines were on the saltier side but not in a bad way. I would highly recommend both dishes, but will mention that the sardines are whole (with heads and bones) if that is not your thing.I've never had salted cod before but I really enjoyed the bakalao. The fried surface was so crispy and the crisp, flaky fish paired perfectly with the creamy skordalia.The saganaki opa! was tasty and it was fun when they lit it on fire, but the other dishes were more memorable for me.I had a great time dining here (the wine is also pretty cheap for a Boston area restaurant). I look forward to coming back!

Great vibe during dinner hours. I enjoyed my wine and food.I got the shrimp designs and hummus. Nice portion. Flavor was okay but I appreciate that the seasoning is in general on the lighter side

I am a huge fan of Greek food and have heard great things about Desfina so decided to check it out!Overall, we had a good experience. The location was great with some parking and it was nice inside. The service was excellent and we got our food very quickly. The greek dressing they give with the bread is amazing, I want to buy a bottle for myself! Our food was just ok. Wish the fried zucchini was a little less greasy and the gyro had more flavor. But overall, a good Greek option.

Nice casual spot for lunch. Got the lunch plate with lamb and fries but was a little dry and anticipated having more ingredients on the plate.

Very standard Greek fare, perhaps with more options than you're typical. Ambiance is probably classier than your generic Greek spot, but thankfully prices still are reasonable. I had a great wrap. Others in my party tried the dips player, which was highly variable: half the dips were highly enjoyed the other half pretty bad. Fast service. Not a standout but not a bad choice.

Quick three: Food: great, service:great, ambiance: great!They use fresh ingredients and are nice and friendly. They have a cozy bar you can sit at to have your meal.I've had multiple dishes and you can mix and match a dinner or share dishes with friends and family. I've also had cocktails and nice wine. I suggest getting a couple of dishes and sharing to get the full experience!The dishes are pretty generous and filling. They take reservations but usually you can get right in if it's not too late.

We were in the Cambridge area and wanted to try a new place. The place was pretty busy for a Thursday night with all of the outdoor seats occupied and half the inside was full. We decided to sit at the bar because wifey wanted a few drinks and the bartender makes a mean mojito. They had a small beer selection, nothing too interesting.Onto the food, the grilled octopus was good, maybe slightly over cooked but I had an issue with it seeming a bit salty. They were very generous with the lemon, so maybe it was confusing my palate. Wifey got the whole sea bass which was deboned, and it was delicious! Moist, and tasted fresh. Something to come back for. The baked lamb was very good but the fish was easily the best dish. I think it could've used more potato or some veggie to round out the dish.Overall, next time we are in the area we will definitely stop by for a mojito and fish!

I couldn't be any happier with my dinner. Moving from New York, I've been having a tough time finding rustic Greek food, nothing fancy but consistent and casual. Again, super happy with the menu and can't wait to keep coming back.