Maria's Greek Café

Went to Maria's because it was the only restaurant in Cape town with more than 2 ratings on this app at the time. The waiter was rude, unaccommodating, and very annoyed at my quesions. He stated multiple times there was high risk of cross-contamination, so when I opted out of eating, he said he'd recommend I have the calamari and salad with no chips. Even though the chips are in a gluten free fryer, they are still likely contaminated. I went with the recommendation and the calamari was like rubber. Very underwhelming. Also cockroaches scuttling around.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Had a delicious Sunday lunch there. The menu is clearly listed and staff were friendly, willing and able to answer my questions about sauces and preparations. Confirmed the chips were cooked in a seperate fryer from the fried fish. My calamari was amazing. Enjoyed my meal and experience as usual.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We enjoyed the food so much, we ate at Maria’s twice during our visit. We had the Greek salad, Halloumi Grilled, Kalamari Grilled, Kalamari Mediterranio, Humus and Dolmathes - all delicious!! We also had the Greek coffee and the chocolate cake (on both visits). The food was delicious; the service was excellent; and best of all I did not get a headache.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

GF options listed, waiter told me fries were cooked in GF fryer, enjoyed the grilled calamari, chicken, & grilled halloumi :) service was very friendly

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The GF options are listed on the menu. The food is really delicious traditional Greek fare - beautiful shaded outdoor courtyard for warm days plus seating inside. Highly recommend this restaurant

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

An original Greek Restaurant with a gluten free Menu.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended