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Restaurant Maria is a gem nestled in the vibrant Paralia, Greece, celebrated for its delicious Greek cuisine and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Patrons rave about the diverse menu and exceptional quality of ingredients. Adrian Apostol notes the necessity of reservations due to its popularity, reflecting the culinary excellence housed within its walls. Liudmyla Komarova enthusiastically shares her experience dining with her daughter, highlighting the fresh meals prepared with love, making every meal feel like a home-cooked feast.
The charm of Restaurant Maria extends beyond the food; Mirabela Dobrescu finds a special connection knowing it is run by a caring Romanian family, which adds a personal touch to the dining experience. Guests like Delia Hogas commend the attentive staff and inviting atmosphere, while Simon Bradford appreciates the outdoor seating and extensive drink selection.
With its delightful dishes and a genuine spirit of hospitality, Restaurant Maria stands out as a must-visit destination for anyone in search of authentic Greek flavors and a taste of home.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Restaurant Maria
Review highlights
Based on 778 reviewsRestaurant Maria in Paralia is widely praised for its delicious and fresh Greek cuisine, with many customers highlighting the high quality of ingredients and the diverse menu offerings. The atmosphere is described as cozy and welcoming, enhanced by a friendly and attentive staff that creates a warm dining experience. The restaurant’s popularity often results in a busy environment, particularly during evening hours, making reservations advisable. Additional positive notes include reasonable pricing, pleasant outdoor seating, and the personal touch stemming from its family-run nature. Overall, the consistent combination of flavorful food, inviting ambiance, and excellent service contributes to Restaurant Maria's strong reputation among visitors.
Food is great, everything we had was delicious. The restaurant is a bit crowded and you'll have to make a reservation in the evening, but that's a testimony on how good the food is.
Wonderful restaurant! My daughter and I ate here every day — and every time the food was delicious, fresh, and made with love. The dishes are diverse, the ingredients high-quality, the atmosphere cozy, and the staff very friendly. We felt right at home Thank you for the warmth and tasty cuisine!
The food was delicious and the staff truly wonderful – warm and welcoming. We enjoyed eating here both in the morning and at lunchtime. What made the experience even more special was finding out that the restaurant is run by a lovely Romanian family.
Great staff , very good atmosphere and very good food
Maria is a great hostess! Lovely food! Tasty and amazing service. Really good, extensive menu. Good choice of drinks. Reasonably priced. Sit outside.
The food is amazing, and the portions are very good for the money. I'm totally recommending. One small side note, I think they are understaffed, because when the restaurant is full, you can wait very long for food, also no contacts for booking a table.
I've come in Paralia Katerini many times in the last 5 years, either for holiday or for work. I have tried many restaurants in the area but, honestly, although I've had some good meals elsewhere as well, I always returned to Restaurant Maria. Why? Simply because the food is indeed delicious! Prices are more than fair, the portions are huge (dont 't come if you are on a diet consider sharing the meals) and the atmosphere is very chill. I love the fact it' s not situated on the main street so the location itself is more breathable. Don't get me wrong, most of the times the restaurant is crowded and I often had to wait for a table but that's normal in high season. One should be reasonable in this matter. The restaurant design is simple, clean and functional. The service was always as fast as possible (when the restaurant is full, the waiting time is longer but, drinks usually come very fast so, in my opinion, they manage things quite well during rush hours). The menu is a a very nice combination of traditional Greek food and Romanian dishes (the Romanian soups are incredibile). The reason I'm writting this review is because I know this restaurant (which is actually a family bussines) for many years now and I truly appreciate their constancy - I know how hard is to have a family bussines. In short, if you like fine dining in fancy Instagram like restaurants - this is not the place for you. But if you look for a cosy place with tasteful, home made food, come and enjoy the flavours! This place is about FOOD first of all!
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:30 AM
- Wednesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday 08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday 08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday 08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday 08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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