I tried Greek food at Continental in the centre of Newport
The restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 stars out of five on both Google and Tripadvisor, so I had high hopes.
The meal came with pitta bread. (Image: Newsquest) One thing I cannot fault is the customer service I received the second I walked through the door.
The lady who served me was warm, friendly and very accommodating. I felt comfortable in the premises before I even ordered my food.
I went for the Cyprus-style souvlakis with pork, rice, potatoes, salad and pitta bread and in good time my food arrived.
Continental has a rating of 4.8 stars out of five on Google and Tripadvisor. (Image: Newsquest) The presentation was nice – the colourful salad looked vibrant on my plate as it contrasted with the rest of the ingredients.
But one thing I couldn't ignore was the portion-size of the meat. It was small and there wasn't enough to leave me feeling full.
In a dish like this, the meat is the main event and when there's little to tuck into, it's hard to be overly satisfied.
The taste itself was good – I could tell it had been marinated and was flavoursome.
The service was warm and welcoming. (Image: Newsquest) The meat also went well with the sauce – there just wasn't enough.
As for the rice and potatoes, both were well-cooked, but again it just felt like a small portion.
The only thing on the plate which certainly wasn't lacking in amount was the salad and I found myself trying to eat every last bit just to fill myself up.
In fairness to the restaurant, I was told that I could ask for more bread and I did, which slightly helped to fill the hole in my stomach.
Overall, the service was very good, and the food itself had an authentic taste.
However, for £15.50, I just expected a bit more food.
If you want a light lunch and are looking to try some authentic Greek food, I recommend Continental.
On the other hand, if you want a lunch that keeps you satiated for a bit longer, maybe it's not the best option.
This is my honest opinion of the restaurant, but feel free to try the establishment out for yourself.
After all, a review on Tripadvisor from October 2024 gave five stars out of five and wrote: 'What a perfect little place. Wonderful and warm hospitality. Truly delicious and authentic food. We very much hope to be back.'
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