New Greek restaurant Meraki Greek Taverna fills huge void left by Manoli’s closure

MANOLI’S Greek Taverna may have closed to disappointed fans, but a new Greek restaurant has risen from the ruins and proven it’s just as popular

Meraki Greek Taverna owner Manolis Tavlarios. Picture: Katrina Bridgeford

MANOLI’S Greek Taverna may have closed to disappointed fans, but a new Greek restaurant has risen from the ruins and proven it’s just as popular.

Meraki Greek Taverna opened less than a month ago and is regularly booked out.

The venue on Smith St serves up a range of Greek dishes including popular plats such as saganaki graviera, bakaliaros skordalia, moussaka and souvlaki.

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Owner Manolis Tavlarios said the restaurant was a family affair with his siblings and mother working at the venue.

He has a background in hospitality but this is the first restaurant he has owned.

He said he still gets the jitters before the doors open each day for service.

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“When we see people like what we do it’s worth it, you feel a lot more relaxed by the end of the night,” he said.

His hot tip for diners is to try the dolmades.