BREAD & SALT - Πλ. Ελευθερωτών 8

We have been there yesterday (jan 12 2020) for lunch. We booked a table for 2 persons using the "e-table" app. Two hours before they called us for booking confirmation. Our table was relatively small for 2, but the empty dishes were removed very quickly (due to the satisfactory number of staff) so there was no congestion in our living space at the table. As a welcome gesture we were offered (in a cup for Greek coffee) a velvet soup that was very tasty. Yet, in my cup I found a fragment (from its hardness and look, I assume it was ) of a laurel leaf. I got Disappointed! If I were a restaurant critic this could be the cause for a disastrous comment. I'm not. We had a salad with crispy broccoli and cauliflower. Absolutely divine! However, for both of the above: the quantities could be more generous. As an appetizer we had a «SAGANAKI» served with ginger and cranberry sauce. Delicious, but ordinary. But then again the restaurant is listed as a Tavern. Our pasta choice was "SKIOUFIHTA" with mushrooms . Exceptionally delicious! The correct boiling time and perfectly sauced. We decided to go with the dish of the day: Duck with chips and artichoke puree. There were mistakes from both parts here: The waiter did NOT ask us about our roasting preferences. His/her mistake. The duck came relatively raw. We didn't return the dish. Our mistake. The incident didn't spoil our experience. Regarding the sweets: we had chosen "Pavlova" and PASSION CREAM, both offered in serving amounts for 2 persons. Delicious. The only downside: The supposed coconut ice cream that came with PASSION CREAM was tasteless, and for sure, not of a coconut taste. No digestive!!! The service was extremely fast and to the right timing. Maybe, the empty dishes of the main course, could had been removed from the table faster than they did. Overall: our experience was positive and the VFM good for 2 people. If the restaurant was named, let's say, "Chez Jean" ;-) it would go for 3 stars, if not for 2 (for the fragment in the soup). But it is called "Bread and Salt" and it is a tavern located in Chalandri. 5 stars definitely. Highly recommended. PS: From the chef Lukakos, we would like to see a more sophisticated restaurant, on both the ambience and the menu! Είμαστε εκεί χθες (Ιαν. 12 2020) για μεσημεριανό γεύμα. Κλείσαμε ένα τραπέζι για 2 άτομα χρησιμοποιώντας την εφαρμογή "e-table". Δύο ώρες πριν μας τηλεφώνησαν για επιβεβαίωση κράτησης. Το τραπέζι μας ήταν σχετικά μικρό για 2, αλλά τα κενά πιάτα απομακρύνθηκαν πολύ γρήγορα (λόγω του ικανοποιητικού αριθμού προσωπικού), επομένως δεν υπήρχε συμφόρηση στο χώρο μας στο τραπέζι. Ως χειρονομία καλωσορίσματος μας προσφέρθηκε (σε ένα φλιτζάνι για τον ελληνικό καφέ) μια βελούδινη σούπα που ήταν πολύ νόστιμη. Ωστόσο, στο κύπελλο μου βρήκα ένα θραύσμα (από την σκληρότητα και την εμφάνισή του, υποθέτω ότι ήταν) ενός φύλλου δάφνης. Απογοητεύτηκα! Αν ήμουν κριτικός εστιατορίων, αυτό θα μπορούσε να αποτελέσει αιτία για ένα καταστρεπτικό σχόλιο. Δεν είμαι. Για σαλάτα πήραμε με τραγανό μπρόκολο και κουνουπίδι. Απολύτως θεϊκή! Ωστόσο, και για τα δύο παραπάνω: οι ποσότητες θα μπορούσαν να είναι ελαφρώς υψηλότερες. Ως ορεκτικό είχαμε ένα «Σαγανάκι» που σερβίρεται με σάλτσα πιπερόριζας και κράνμπερυ. Νόστιμο, αλλά συνηθισμένο. Η επιλογή μας για ζυμαρικά ήταν "SKIOUFIHTA" με μανιτάρια. Εξαιρετικά νόστιμο! Ο σωστός χρόνος βρασμού και τέλειο δέσιμο με την σάλτσα. Για κυρίως: πάπια με τσιπς και πολτό αγκινάρας. Ο σερβιτόρος δεν μας ρώτησε για τις προτιμήσεις μας στο ψήσιμο του κρέατος.Λάθος του / της. Η πάπια ήρθε σχετικά ωμή. Δεν επιστρέψαμε το πιάτο. Λάθος μας. Δεν το φάγαμε. Δεν είμαστε θιασώτες της πάπιας, αλλά είπαμε χθες να κάνουμε την έκπληξη. Το περιστατικό δεν αλλοίωσε την εμπειρία μας. Όσον αφορά στα γλυκά: "Pavlova" και PASSION CREAM! Νόστιμα. Μειονέκτημα: Το παγωτό που συνόδευε το PASSION CREAM δεν είχε γεύση καρύδας, ως αναμενόταν. VFM καλό για 2 άτομα. PS: Από τον σεφ Λουκάκο, θα θέλαμε να δούμε ένα πιο σοφιστικέ εστιατόριο, τόσο στην ατμόσφαιρα όσο και στο μενού!

5 stars since it does perfectly, what it is supposed to be: modern Greek cuisine. The service is excellent and friendly, always on the lookout. Atmosphere is light and food excellent. The chef behind it is well known in Greece. If you want a good meal in a relaxed atmosphere, this is your place! Good for families or groups.

Great restaurant, great staff. It is always a good idea to come here!

Confusing experience. I was attracted by the positive reviews online: I later found that they were referring to a previous managent, more relating to the tavern-style of the place, no longer there, however. Starting from waiters who seem annoyed to speak you in English, to the menu, looking quite fusion but without a single Greek typical dish, ending with food itself, eatable but disappointingly small in portions. I tried the ceviche verte, not even 100g and costing about 15 eur: not even truffle is so expensive... Last impression: the waiter handing you the credit card receipt without even saying bye nor looking at you. Never again.

Beautiful place with nice dishes and great service. Desserts were amazing, the meat well cooked.

Good service, nice people, great food. The salmon with hummus and beets was some of the best fish dish we ate in Greece. The dessert portions are gigantic. Definitely will visit again.

Awesome experience! Staff very helpful and friendly. The atmosphere for dining in was really nice and calm. Food was really tasty and the portions were good to have your belly full. Definitely try the Rib eye (medium-rare) and the chocolate cremaux dessert !

Awesome service and very polite staff resulting in an unforgettable dining experience. The plates were really tasty, all containing fresh ingredients and unique textures. As for the cocktails, they were balanced and refreshing! Definitely recommend the restaurant, we are looking forward to visit it again!!