Top Greek Restaurants in Orlando, Florida

Orlando, and the surrounding area, attracts tourists from around the world to enjoy the famous theme parks, Walt Disney World, Epcot, Universal Studios and Sea World.

Grecian food is a Mediterranean style cuisine with ancient traditions from the Greek Islands. Many Greek dishes, like Moussaka and Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna) are casserole style dishes that are cooked ahead and plated when ordered. Mediterranean food, is flavored by herbs and spices and is often considered a very healthy diet.

Following are some of the best Greek restaurants in the Orlando area.

Greek Corner. Greek corner restaurant serves authentic ethnic cuisine and classic entertainment, including Greek music and belly dancing. Owners Jimmy & Tia Tsafonias, the owners of The Greek Corner, immigrated to the United States from Greece. The couple brought their restaurant experience across the Ocean. The menu features authentic Greek specialties, including Spanikopita, Dolmathakia, Gyro Plate, Moussake, Pastitsio, Greek Chicken, Lemon Oregano Lamb Chops and Beef Kebob. Greek desserts include Baklava, Rizoghalo, Galaktoboureko and Greek Coffee. 1600 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando. 1-407-228-0303.

Olympia Greek Restaurant, "Providing the Best in Authentic Greek Cuisine & Entertainment." Greek specialties include Roast Lamb, Mousada, Pastitsio, Dolmades, Vegetarian Dolmades, Souvlaki, Gyro, and Spanakopita, Greek Salad, Aphrodite marinated oven baked chicken breast. The menu also features steaks, chops, seafood and pasta. 8505 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando. 1-407-273-7836.

Takis Greek and Italian Restaurant. The menu features Greek and Italian specialties. Greek dinners include Pastichio (Green Lasagna), Mousaka, Gyros, Chicken Souvlaki and Dimitri's Lamb Chops "Greek Style." 13761 N. US 441, Lady Lake, FL. 1-352-430-3630