Anatoli Souvlaki

Serving authentic Greek plates straight from the family recipe book, Anatoli Souvlaki is filling rumbling tummies all over North Vancouver.

It's a cosy eatery that's reminiscent of all the comforts at home. Forget contemporary furnishings; here old-school wooden chairs have patterned cushions that wouldn't be out of place at an antique shop. That, coupled with low ceilings, hanging guitars an abundance of paintings, it's an informal spot to relax after a long day.

Refresh the palette with some of those clean Greek flavours, like the tzatziki with cool cucumber, grilled octopus with a tangy caper dressing and grilled halloumi with tomato and mint. The mains are feasts within themselves. The rabbit styfado comes with fries and a Greek salad, the country lamb is tender as can be and the variety of skewers on offer are enough to make you drool. And then there's the classic moussaka which comes in beef and veggie form.

Then embrace the laid-back Greek lifestyle with a vibrant cocktail. Their claim to fame is that they serve 'the best sangria in North Vancouver'; go and see for yourself. If it's a school night, feel free to justify it as 'research'. We won't tell a soul.