Pireaus Blues- MUST TRY

Pireaus Blues 

"best greek restaurant in melbourne"

 "...In 1995 the idea was formulated to introduce Greek cooking as we knew at home, to the Melbourne public. With the help of our mothers, who we are proud to say still do a great deal of cooking in the restaurant, the concept was realised and the doors to Pireaus Blues were opened!”

Located on the busy Brunswick street, Pireaus Blues turned last night into a fantastic experience. 

A family night out with 6 others we decided to head to the highly spoken of restaurant. 

Firstly lets talk about the food!!! 

I am one of those people who can eat almost anything, so Greek food is very exciting for me. When I think about Greek food I think about Lamb, lots of bread, beautiful salads and really great flavours. 

A lot of Greek restaurants or fast food places tend to give you the Australian version of Greek food, not the traditional Greek food that you would eat if you were over their.

But thats exactly what you get at Pireaus Blues- Traditional Greek food. 

We decided to go with one of the Banquets, which is a fantastic idea if you really want try all of the flavours. 

For our entree we had about 4 different dishes & same with our main meals. By the time of Dessert everyone was sooooo full, but we still received two beautiful desserts that we forced into our mouths. We ate everything Greek from Saganaki, Calamari, Home made dips and Pita, Fresh salad, Lamb cutlets, Souvalaki and much much more. 

I honestly can not say I had one bad meal. Every single dish that was brought out to us was exceptional, full of flavours and you could tell it was fantastic quality. 

As for the staff, the best service I've had in a long time. I must add that my partners step dad is Greek and did know the owners because of visiting this restaurant for a long long time. But they greeted us with a kiss on the cheek and were forever meeting our needs. Often when you visit a busy restaurant on a Saturday night you'll notice the staff will look very down and tired. But every single one of the staff at this restaurant were as happy as larry and were even happier to start a conversation with you. It really made a difference to the whole experience. 

But Pireaus Blues isn't just about eating lovely food. As i've mentioned before, It really is about the experience. After getting to speak with one of the staff members that has only been in Melbourne for 11 months, we got to talking about his family. He talked to us about his values, tradition and how important family is to him. 

The greeks are all about being family orientated, they all stick together and help each other out. They're are so passionate about sharing with others and thats why eating their meals is so special. Because they want to share what they have with you and let you experience the tastes that have come from their country. Speaking with this staff member got our whole table talking about Greece and what happens over their. 

Greece isn't a well of country full of opportunities and money like Australia is. Comparing the two countries really makes you appreciate what we have here. An its remarkable that the Greeks come from a country with barely nothing but they still want to share everything they have with others.

Lastly lets talk about the location. 

Busy Brunswick street is really a experience in its self. In the restaurant we sat next to a window that allowed you to look right out along Brunswick street and see all of the different people walk past. Its such a popular street for dining and pubs and clubs, the foot traffic along the street will amaze you. Its a crazy thing to say, but sometimes watching a really busy street can be relaxing. 

Theirs street odometer parking which is a lot easier then you may think. We were lucky enough to find two parks right in front of each other a minute away from the Restaurant. 

After dining out at Pireaus Blues it would be a fantastic idea to go and have a drink at one of the many bars down the road. 

All in All I must say this was one of the best nights out in Melbourne I've had in a while. An it was truly for the amazing experience at Pireaus Blues. The exceptional customer service from the staff, the unforgettable food and experience all up. I have not been to many Greek restaurants in Melbourne, but I can already say that this HAS to be one of the BEST GREEK RESTAURANTS IN MELBOURNE. A MUST DO!!!!

Visit the website for menus or too book a table. 

http://www.pireausblues.com.au