Beautiful, newly opened restaurant and bar located right on Main st. Taverna was really easy to to find, with bold and easily visible signage on the exterior of the building. When you walk into the entry/reception area, you are greeted by a large open concept area with a sprawing bar, with enough counter space and chairs to sit atleast 10 people. The alcohol selection and diversity is downright mind boggling and is sure to please all kinds of palates. I was promptly greeted by the gentleman behind the bar, and was seated in a booth with a food and drink menu. Since I already knew I was ordering from the lunch menu (available 11:30-14:30) i didn't bother looking at the menu much, except for the alcohol menu. It appears that they carry a wide range of wines and spirits, and have an extensive list of whiskeys available. I ordered the chicken shawarma plate, which comes with greek potatos, rice and a shawarma skewer. I opted to get the greek salad for an extra 3$. While I waited for the food, I observed the decor and the general ambiance. Since it is all open concept, it feels like one large room, which ultimately makes it a more welcoming and lively atmosphere. Everything is brand new, appears to be well taken care of and operated with pride and devotion . While it is going for a greek theme, it is also infused with a bit of elevation and class. The marble/stone used on the bar and wall area certainly adds an extra touch of sophistication. The mythological greek themes are also a nice touch. There is also an outdoor balcony area if you wish to be seated outside. Before the main course arrived, I was brough some complementary grilled pita with olive oil and spices, which had a nice crunch but was lacking in flavour. The main dish arrived shortly thereafter. Upon my first glance at the entirety of the dish, I was slightly underwhelmed. The skewer was thin and the potatos had an unusual appearance. Admittedly, I've never had authentic greek food before so I went in with an open mind. The good: - the greek salad was the highlight of the meal. Large pieces of tomato, cucumber, feta and drizzled with some vinaigrette. Very delicious and flavorful. - the potatos were decadent and flavourful. They had a boiled exterior texture while still being dense within. The texture/appearance can be polarizing at first, but definitely worth trying. The bad: - The shawarma skewer was thin but wasn't dry. It was cooked well, but was lacking flavour you would expect from flame charbroiling. - the rice tasted almost identical to minute maid rice, which was unpleasant. The food was good. Was it anything note worthy? Not really. Yet, I'm not knowledgeable enough on the topic of greek cuisine to make a fair judgement on this topic. That being said, due to the excellent service I received from the barman (older gentleman with a man bun) the wide variety of spirits available, the nice welcoming atmosphere and decent food, you can guarantee I'll be back to explore further into their menu.

Great experience from the moment you walk in. Espresso Martinis always a winner 🏆

(Translated by Google) Alfred is very helpful (Original) Alfred est tres serviable

Excellency all around! Ask for Alfred as your server. Excellent service. Thank you for helping us celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary ❤️

Food is amazing, staff is so much fun and the all around experience is the best I’ve had in Moncton. So glad for this new restaurant! Oh and fabulous deserts :)

Our waitress Julie was awesome and provided an excellent service.

This new Greek Restaurant is a great addition to downtown Moncton. It’s nicely decorated in a Greek theme with friendly staff. Our server Jill was excellent with an outgoing personality that made our meal all the more enjoyable. The food was hot, delicious, and good size portions. The presentation of the food was very good and cooked excellently. We will return.

Great selection of Greek dishes.

Finally an Authentic Greek Restaurant. Locally owned by Greeks. The food, service, and atmosphere were top notch. Our server Jessica was lovely and professional.

My partner and I had reservations on a Friday night, and from the minute we walked through the door, we were treated like queens. From the welcoming staff, beautiful atmosphere to the deliciously curated cocktails and truly flavourful authentic Greek cuisine; we will return many times over! Hands down, BEST new restaurant in Moncton! The Saganaky is a must try!!!

Best new spot in Moncton! Amazing authentic Greek food with even better service and atmosphere! We will definitely return!

My Husband and I visited Moncton this weekend. We were given a recommendation to try this restaurant, we both love Greek so we made sure to stop in and try it out. I can’t say enough good things about the food, it was delicious! We both loved what we ordered! Along with incredible food, the staff is what makes the experience so good. Incredibly attentive, kind and always greeted with a smile upon every interaction. They make you feel like family. Officially a go to anytime we’re in Moncton again!

Excellent food! Would recommend to everyone to try it out. Our server Jessica was the best. 😊.

Service was amazing. My friend can’t have garlic and they asked multiple times about how things were as she received her meal. They made something special for her with only garlic powder! The owner also checked on us multiple times and was very kind and funny. We will be back to have more espresso martinis as well. Love Taverna

I cannot explain how happy I am with my dining experience last night. The food was excellent. Try the lamb or the steak! All of the traditional Greek fare was wonderful. I offered to kiss the chef but he was having nothing to do with that! Wow. To top it off……..The Service!!!! We felt like royalty. We were tag teamed by two of the finest, lovely servers I have ever had. Holly and whatshername. My partner in crime Riley agrees! Thanks for a great evening. Still full. Steve

We went for dinner last night. The service was exceptional and our server Alfredo was fantastic. Great atmosphere and food was delicious. We will definitely go back again soon

Very friendly staff great food ! I would recommend this place to anyone.

FANTABULOUS!!!! Incredible food and cocktails! Holly was an amazing server extraordinaire. Incredibly good positive vibes in this place. Cannot wait to go back!!