2006
Wonderful food, wine and setting. Many thanks.
Christine Pain (7th May 2006)
Many thanks for wonderful evenings.
Sue (10th May 2006)
Lovely food and great friendly service.
Many thanks and best of luck.
Nickie Botham (11th May 2006)
Thank you so much for the outstanding service and wonderful food (and the fun welcome party-Phoebe). We look forward to coming back again next year.
Zoe Alexander (11th May 2006)
The Ivari restaurant has been the most delicious tantalizing and entertaining part of our seven days in Lefkada. Our taste buds have been inspired to new heights, delicious and more delicious. The best restaurant by far in town. Also warm and welcoming and a lovely family to have met. Not to forget the little star herself, Phoebe.
Richard and Imelda, London (13th May 2006)
This is the sixth time I have been to Nidri and have had some lovely food but we came here last night and had to come again tonight (the next day). The food is delicious, Lee and Makis are lovely and he’s a brilliant chef. We are coming to Nidri again in August and will eat again at one of the best places in Nidri.
John and Joyce Cumbrian (15th May 2006)
This is our second visit to Ivari and we haven’t been disappointed. Each and every meal has been beautifully cooked, served piping hot, and, the service from Lee, whose husband happens to be one of the chefs, is excellent. We will be back again.
Esther and Brian Robins, Preston, Lancs (17th May 2006)
What a lucky find this restaurant has been for us with such warm and friendly service too. This is a place to call home.
Oliver and Katherine, Kent, UK (18th May 2006)
Thank goodness we found the Ivari early in our holiday. Fantastic service and food. This is our third time in Nidri and you can’t beat this place. We’ll miss it when we go home. Lee and Phoebe are excellent hostesses. Thank you for helping to make our holidays memorable.
Lynn, Mike and Grace Szpak, York (18th May 2006)
Wonderful hospitality and the food certainly has the edge on all of the others we have tried. Phoebe was a delight as was her mum and dad (Lee and Makis). We will be back.
Pam and Alan Erdman, Liverpool (28th May 2006)
What a lucky find. Good food and very friendly. We wish you lots of luck for the future. All the best.
Megan and Wells, from Nottingham (3rd June 2006)
Lamb Ambrosia – food of the Gods. Thank you for treating us so well. Good luck.
Maggie and Betty (3rd June 2006)
Thank you for the best lamb in Nidri and thank you for letting us meet your daughter, Phoebe.
Ally and Nisse, Sweden (7th June 2006)
See you next year.
The best English breakfast on the island. Thank you very much for the great food and adding to our holidays to make it 100%. We wish you the best of success with your business and we hope to see you again soon!! Thanks again.
Kay and Carl, North Wales (9th June 2006)
Εξαιρετική ποιότητα φαγητού και περιβάλλοντος που ξεχωρίζει από τις υπόλοιπες προτάσεις, που δεν είναι καθόλου προσεγμένες αλλά μαζικές και τουριστικές. Θα συστήσουμε το εστιατόριό σας ανεπιφύλακτα σε όσους επισκεφτούν το Νυδρί. Ελπίζουμε να έρθουμε ξανά και να ξαναδοκιμάσουμε τις γεύσεις και τη περιποίησή σας.
Έλενα – Ντίνος (10 Ιουνίου 2006)
You should try everything at least once but we tried you twice. The best food in Nidri – no doubt.
Ken and Maria Lundberg, Sweden (16th June 2006)
Absolutely wonderful. Thank you for putting the finishing touches to an excellent holiday. See you soon.
Bronwen, England (16th June 2006)
Forget the hard sell of the harbour front. Carry on walking to Ivari – the best food in Nidri. The most extensive menu and good company. Hope you succeed in all your ambitions. Will certainly recommend to all who visit Nidri.
Kate and Chris Servent, Chesterfied. (17th June 2006)
Spent a week in Nidri before flotilla holiday, so sampled most of the tavernas. Can definitely recommend Ivari. Hope to be back sometime.
Heather, Sue, Alan, Dave (18th June 2006)
Thank you so much with good breakfast and warm service.
Jun and Jakob, from Japan and Sweden. (8th July 2006)
Lee and Makis – We have had some wonderful meals with you and have been enchanted by Phoebe! Enjoyed Horta in particular and the Arni!! Thanks everso!
Valerie and David – Bishops Stortford, Herts
Oh, Yes!! Fantastic! What else is there to say?
Brian and Mum, England (8th July 06)
Supurb food. Excellent service all your hard work will pay off. Thank you. “Top Nosh”
Rosie and Colin, Battersea, London (08/07/06)
Thank you for the nice dinners!
We loved it!
Matthys+Antoinette
Very good food, friendly people (especially the little girl). We love your chicken soup. Wish you the best for the future. Keep smiling you’re the best.
Lots of love
Frank and Wendy from Holland
Thank you – dank je wel (dutch) afgaristo poli (or something)
Had probably the best meal I have ever had – the lobster. Trouble is, won’t taste the same back home. Loved coming here, thank you very much for the gorgeous food and the ambience. You have a marvelous restaurant Phoebe, just try to keep your parents in line.
Andrew, Jacqui, Francesca (18/07/06)
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The food and service is so good we’ve eaten here four times in a week – breakfast, lunch and dinner have all been very good. Thank you very much.
Becky and Mark, Bath, England
Το καλός φαγυτά και η καλή σας εξυπηρέτηση είναι οτι το καλύτερο που ειδα. Και μου άρεσε πάρα πολύ. Σας ευχόμαστε καλές δουλειές και ελπίζω να σας ξαναδώ του χρόνου. Thank you.
Ελένη Βαγγέλης (19/07/06)
From Chicago
Blimey! (or ‘Herranpieksut’,as we’d say in Finland)
We’ve enjoyed our 7 days in Lefkada exploring this lush and beautiful island and of the dearest and certainly THE most delicious experience has been dining at Ivari.
Founding members of your fan club in Helsinki, Finland
Sam and Nora (ps best regards to the charming Pirate Princess Phoebe) (24/07/06)
The food here is GREAT! Fresh, well-cooked and very tasty. Lovely people too! Try it – it’s fab!
Sara (04/08/06)
Lee
We’ve loved coming to Ivari for the food, company, chat and playing with Phoebe. I hope we will return to Lefkada one year and if time and money permits both ways, we’ll be trying your cooking school.
Keep in touch
Tim
Το καλό σας φαγητό, η καλή σας καρδιά και η εξυπηρέτηση θα μας μείνουν αξέχαστη.
Σας ευχόμαστε καλές δουλειές και ελπίζουμε να σας ξαναδούμε.
Σάκης + Κωνσταντίνα (26/08/06)
Really enjoyed my holidays here in Lefkada and also the VERY GOOD KITCHEN!
Wish you the best for the future.
Annie Rypstree, Nederland (01/09/06)
The quality of good beyond that expected in Nidri. Market to the boats, they will enjoy the value, hospitality and the little maid, Phoebe!
See you next year, please!
Nick and Wanda – Amazona, Derek – Agathos) (16/09/06)
Wonderful food, we shall miss you, – come and set up in Stourbridge! Hope to see you again.
Eric and Mor Harper (24/09/06)
Food, cooked with love – we could taste it!!! That’s why we came here 3 times in 1 week! And the banoffee pie was really super! We wish you all the best in Lefkada, until we meet again,
Mabel & Wytze, Nederland (6 October 2006)
An oasis for weary sailors – and the best place to start and finish your sailing experience! Your pleasant location, friendly service and excellent food should assure you of a great future. We wish you all the best.
Ken and Sonya Leana, Wells, Somerset, UK (October 15, 2006)
Wonderful food, wine and setting. Many thanks.
Christine Pain (7th May 2006)
Many thanks for wonderful evenings.
Sue (10th May 2006)
Lovely food and great friendly service.
Many thanks and best of luck.
Nickie Botham (11th May 2006)
Thank you so much for the outstanding service and wonderful food (and the fun welcome party-Phoebe). We look forward to coming back again next year.
Zoe Alexander (11th May 2006)
The Ivari restaurant has been the most delicious tantalizing and entertaining part of our seven days in Lefkada. Our taste buds have been inspired to new heights, delicious and more delicious. The best restaurant by far in town. Also warm and welcoming and a lovely family to have met. Not to forget the little star herself, Phoebe.
Richard and Imelda, London (13th May 2006)
This is the sixth time I have been to Nidri and have had some lovely food but we came here last night and had to come again tonight (the next day). The food is delicious, Lee and Makis are lovely and he’s a brilliant chef. We are coming to Nidri again in August and will eat again at one of the best places in Nidri.
John and Joyce Cumbrian (15th May 2006)
This is our second visit to Ivari and we haven’t been disappointed. Each and every meal has been beautifully cooked, served piping hot, and, the service from Lee, whose husband happens to be one of the chefs, is excellent. We will be back again.
Esther and Brian Robins, Preston, Lancs (17th May 2006)
What a lucky find this restaurant has been for us with such warm and friendly service too. This is a place to call home.
Oliver and Katherine, Kent, UK (18th May 2006)
Thank goodness we found the Ivari early in our holiday. Fantastic service and food. This is our third time in Nidri and you can’t beat this place. We’ll miss it when we go home. Lee and Phoebe are excellent hostesses. Thank you for helping to make our holidays memorable.
Lynn, Mike and Grace Szpak, York (18th May 2006)
Wonderful hospitality and the food certainly has the edge on all of the others we have tried. Phoebe was a delight as was her mum and dad (Lee and Makis). We will be back.
Pam and Alan Erdman, Liverpool (28th May 2006)
What a lucky find. Good food and very friendly. We wish you lots of luck for the future. All the best.
Megan and Wells, from Nottingham (3rd June 2006)
Lamb Ambrosia – food of the Gods. Thank you for treating us so well. Good luck.
Maggie and Betty (3rd June 2006)
Thank you for the best lamb in Nidri and thank you for letting us meet your daughter, Phoebe.
Ally and Nisse, Sweden (7th June 2006)
See you next year.
The best English breakfast on the island. Thank you very much for the great food and adding to our holidays to make it 100%. We wish you the best of success with your business and we hope to see you again soon!! Thanks again.
Kay and Carl, North Wales (9th June 2006)
Εξαιρετική ποιότητα φαγητού και περιβάλλοντος που ξεχωρίζει από τις υπόλοιπες προτάσεις, που δεν είναι καθόλου προσεγμένες αλλά μαζικές και τουριστικές. Θα συστήσουμε το εστιατόριό σας ανεπιφύλακτα σε όσους επισκεφτούν το Νυδρί. Ελπίζουμε να έρθουμε ξανά και να ξαναδοκιμάσουμε τις γεύσεις και τη περιποίησή σας.
Έλενα – Ντίνος (10 Ιουνίου 2006)
You should try everything at least once but we tried you twice. The best food in Nidri – no doubt.
Ken and Maria Lundberg, Sweden (16th June 2006)
Absolutely wonderful. Thank you for putting the finishing touches to an excellent holiday. See you soon.
Bronwen, England (16th June 2006)
Forget the hard sell of the harbour front. Carry on walking to Ivari – the best food in Nidri. The most extensive menu and good company. Hope you succeed in all your ambitions. Will certainly recommend to all who visit Nidri.
Kate and Chris Servent, Chesterfied. (17th June 2006)
Spent a week in Nidri before flotilla holiday, so sampled most of the tavernas. Can definitely recommend Ivari. Hope to be back sometime.
Heather, Sue, Alan, Dave (18th June 2006)
Thank you so much with good breakfast and warm service.
Jun and Jakob, from Japan and Sweden. (8th July 2006)
Lee and Makis – We have had some wonderful meals with you and have been enchanted by Phoebe! Enjoyed Horta in particular and the Arni!! Thanks everso!
Valerie and David – Bishops Stortford, Herts
Oh, Yes!! Fantastic! What else is there to say?
Brian and Mum, England (8th July 06)
Supurb food. Excellent service all your hard work will pay off. Thank you. “Top Nosh”
Rosie and Colin, Battersea, London (08/07/06)
Thank you for the nice dinners!
We loved it!
Matthys+Antoinette
Very good food, friendly people (especially the little girl). We love your chicken soup. Wish you the best for the future. Keep smiling you’re the best.
Lots of love
Frank and Wendy from Holland
Thank you – dank je wel (dutch) afgaristo poli (or something)
Had probably the best meal I have ever had – the lobster. Trouble is, won’t taste the same back home. Loved coming here, thank you very much for the gorgeous food and the ambience. You have a marvelous restaurant Phoebe, just try to keep your parents in line.
Andrew, Jacqui, Francesca (18/07/06)
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The food and service is so good we’ve eaten here four times in a week – breakfast, lunch and dinner have all been very good. Thank you very much.
Becky and Mark, Bath, England
Το καλός φαγυτά και η καλή σας εξυπηρέτηση είναι οτι το καλύτερο που ειδα. Και μου άρεσε πάρα πολύ. Σας ευχόμαστε καλές δουλειές και ελπίζω να σας ξαναδώ του χρόνου. Thank you.
Ελένη Βαγγέλης (19/07/06)
From Chicago
Blimey! (or ‘Herranpieksut’,as we’d say in Finland)
We’ve enjoyed our 7 days in Lefkada exploring this lush and beautiful island and of the dearest and certainly THE most delicious experience has been dining at Ivari.
Founding members of your fan club in Helsinki, Finland
Sam and Nora (ps best regards to the charming Pirate Princess Phoebe) (24/07/06)
The food here is GREAT! Fresh, well-cooked and very tasty. Lovely people too! Try it – it’s fab!
Sara (04/08/06)
Lee
We’ve loved coming to Ivari for the food, company, chat and playing with Phoebe. I hope we will return to Lefkada one year and if time and money permits both ways, we’ll be trying your cooking school.
Keep in touch
Tim
Το καλό σας φαγητό, η καλή σας καρδιά και η εξυπηρέτηση θα μας μείνουν αξέχαστη.
Σας ευχόμαστε καλές δουλειές και ελπίζουμε να σας ξαναδούμε.
Σάκης + Κωνσταντίνα (26/08/06)
Really enjoyed my holidays here in Lefkada and also the VERY GOOD KITCHEN!
Wish you the best for the future.
Annie Rypstree, Nederland (01/09/06)
The quality of good beyond that expected in Nidri. Market to the boats, they will enjoy the value, hospitality and the little maid, Phoebe!
See you next year, please!
Nick and Wanda – Amazona, Derek – Agathos) (16/09/06)
Wonderful food, we shall miss you, – come and set up in Stourbridge! Hope to see you again.
Eric and Mor Harper (24/09/06)
Food, cooked with love – we could taste it!!! That’s why we came here 3 times in 1 week! And the banoffee pie was really super! We wish you all the best in Lefkada, until we meet again,
Mabel & Wytze, Nederland (6 October 2006)
An oasis for weary sailors – and the best place to start and finish your sailing experience! Your pleasant location, friendly service and excellent food should assure you of a great future. We wish you all the best.
Ken and Sonya Leana, Wells, Somerset, UK (October 15, 2006)
2007
Robert Eaves (April 2007)
The view is as stunning as the food.
Jesse and Ben (13/4/07)
Merci pour ce repas Grec original avec un dessert un peut Français (chaud et froid) Nous reviendrons.
Claudine et Bernard (15/04/07)
A very warm welcome and great food. We will certainly be back.
Lee +Joan
Wessex Yacht Sales (19/04/07)
Our neighbours made us attent of the Ivari restaurant.
That was a very good choise. Wonderful food, a very great friendly service by the two of you. Trust in people.
Andrea & Kees The Netherlands (21/04-28/04-2007)
We hebben hier heerlyk en gezellig gegeteen. En aardige gastvrye mensen.
Groetjes Rob en Esther uit Arnhem (25/04/07)
Vandaag voor de ze + hier gegeten, heerlyk enzeher niet duur. Morgen nog i + dan zit ons weelige er weer op!
Sandra en Kich (3 mei 07)
Heerlyk eten en een prachtig uitzicht. We kunnen het iedereen aanraden.
Willen en Marieke, Amsterdam
From:
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To:
ivarirestaurant@yahoo.co.uk
Subject:
Thankyou
Date:
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:34:31 +0000
Arrived home in england manchester 24/06/2007 we are now mssing the food and the staff and phoebe at the ivari restaurant the food was the best we have ever had in all greece places. Once again thankyou so much for everything simply the best.
We would recommend this restaurant to friends that may come to Nidri in the future as the food is beautiful (and hot). We would definitely visit again. Very classy!! Good luck and Thank you!
Sylvia and Andy, North Wales, 19.5.07
First discovered you when we saw a sign for Lefkada lentils last year. We have so appreciated the fresh, imaginative food and personal service. Thanks warmly, Good luck to all the team for the future.
Jane and Ian, 20/5/07
Thank you so much for a wonderful meal once more. We came for breakfast last year and have now been twice this time. What beautiful food (the best we have had on Lefkas) and what a charming little girl (Phoebe). We wish you every success in your business and look forward to coming here again.
Ruth, Dave, Norma and David, Lancashire, England 24.05.07
Here we are once again, the food is delicious, although the portions are too big for us to do them justice. We shall return.
Jean, Alex, Ruth and Mike , 24.5.07
Wy hebben genoten van het heerlyke eten vriendlyke bedienung en van zoveel keuze in menu’s.
Jan en Elly Bruseker, Holland, 1-06-07
Thank you so much for the lovely meals, excellent service and friendliness. We were spoilt for choice by the varied and interesting menu, every meal was excellent. Good luck for the rest of the summer.
Lori and Tony Smith, London, 1.6.07
Can’t fault anything at all – excellent food, excellent service and excellent value.
Heather Woodward, Barndiswick, Lancashire, 1.6.07
Absolutely superb! Gordon Ramsay eat your heart out!!! Many thanks.
Mimi Wainwright, Stockport, Chesire, 1-6-07
Thank you so much for a great meal. The best yet, hope so much to return soon. Many many thanks.
With love and best wishes from Hereford xxx
You are a great couple, and it is always a pleasure to dine at Ivari. The food is always great, and Phoebe is a godsend. All the best,
P McMahon
Thanks so much for doing our holiday cooking. Phoebe has been an absolute delight being with. Lee it’s been a pleasure meeting you, look forward to coming back soon.
Mary and Keith,
Tack for god mat och valdigt trevligt bemotrande. Vi har varit har tva ganger reclan och det blir sakert fier, fantastiskt god mat! Vi kommer att rekomendera er till hela sverige. Varma halsningar.
Fia and Igor the tall ones, Orebro, Sweden,
Das Essen hier ist ausgezeichnet, mindestens eine H??? wurden wir vergeben – oder auch zwei! Darum kommen wir morgen wieder wir zwei!
Eva und Heidi
Thank you for the enjoyable food and service. We would recommend this restaurant to all who come to Lefkas for their holiday.
Ali and Bill Richardson
Thank you for your excellent food and service. We would certainly recommend this restaurant as one of the best in Nidri. If not the best!! Thanks again.
Sarah and Hugh, from Hertfordshire, England, 22/06/07
Just to say thanks. ‘Thanks!’ seems inadequate – ‘simply the best’. Cheerio for now to all the staff. Sincerely
Ann and Trevor, Manchester, 23/06/07
Wonderful food – and such lovely company – pity 3 ladies ended up feeling so broody after spending time with Phoebe.
Jan and Duncan, Mel and Pauline, Dawn and Andy, Shropshire, England, 23/06/07
Food and coffee absolutely paradise – excellent cooking skills. Service also top of the class.
Mike, 25/6/07
Voor de zuveelste heir sitten we hier te eten. En taverne waar je geluklig niet naar binnen getrokken wordt, maar rustig op de menu haart kann kyken. De eignaar / ?? krygt het voor elaar am de lekkerste smaken by elleaar te voegen. Geen griekse taverne zoals doorsnee, maar een absolute aanrader! Jeder gerecht is een feest op sich! Lieve bedienung!
Ron en Sonja, Dordrecht
Enjoyed every meal we have had here. Breakfast best in Nidri. Evening meal wonderful. Roast beef and Yorkshire pud excellent. Thank you all.
Dave and Rita, 30/06/07
Excellent food – prepared with feeling and served with care. You won’t get better in Nidri.
David and Caroline, Ringwood, Hampshire, 30/06/07
Excellent food! Excellent hosts! First class! My recommendation for absolutely anyone who visits Nidri!
Chris and Christine Bell, Derbyshire, UK
Εξαιρετικό φαγητό, ευγένεια και γλυκήτητα. Να συνεχίσετε έτσι!!
Νεκταρία Βαρβαρέσου, 22/07/07
Ευχαριστούμε πολύ, για τις ξεχωριστές γεύσεις που μας προσφέρατε. Καλό καλοκαίρι και καλό χειμόνα …
Γιώργος και Δώρα, 10/08/07
Πολύ νόστιμο και ξεχωριστές γεύσεις (όσες προλάβαμε να δοκιμάσουμε) και έπεται η συνέχεια … !!!
Κώστας και Νάντια, 11/08/07
Γευστικότατη η κουζίνα, εντυπωσιακή η Φοίβη!
Κωνσταντίνα Πουρνάρα, 20/08/07
We have enjoyed working our way through the menu. Wish we could take this restaurant home with us. Don’t bother going anywhere else. Everything is absolutely delicious here – Enjoy!
Jan and Jim merrie, Lancs, England, 25/08/07
PS Waiting staff are also patient, friendly, helpful – just as you would wish.
We have been to Nidri 6 times in the last few years and this is by far the best meal we’ve had. It’s great to see something a bit different on the menu. The Lamb Ambrosia is sublime. We look forward to seeing you again next time. Best wishes,
Simon and Victoria Lister, 14/09/07
Best breakfast in Nidri. Thanks for the friendly and welcoming service every morning. Especially the champagne! Highly recommended. See you next year.
Jon and Nikki
We have tasted the rest now we only eat @ the BEST!! IVARI Many thanks to Jen for the excellent service, to Phoebe for entertainment xxx The Chef of course for excellent food and choice!! Thanks to Lee as captain @ the helm!!
Val and Malcolm, Rhyl, North Wales, 21/08/07
Ivar serve the best kleftiko in Nidri, plus the rest of the food. I would recommend them and the service to everyone. Keep this up. We will come again. Thank you very much.
Roy and Brenda, from the West Riding of Yorkshire, UK, 30/09/07
Great food, good service. What more? Many thanks.
Cynthia Brown, 14/10/07
To have found a restaurant as good as this is an added bonus to our holiday. Most cordial and welcoming hosts. PS See you next year.
Harry and Jean Moor, 26th October 2007Hello Lee and Makis, We only found your restaurant in the 2nd week of our holiday in May thisYear, but we wish we had found it sooner. We started to work our waythrough your Menu, and thoroughly enjoyed everything we chose. Weparticularlyenjoyed sharing an Ivari salad for starters. Would you mind sharing theingredients for the dressing with me?We left the details of your restaurant in the Villa, so hopefully morecustomers will be heading your way, and we will be back next Yearourselves. Good luck for the rest of the Season.Regards,Christine GrahamSun, 8 Jun 2008 10:47:59 +0100
