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Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: adrienne n dave on April 28, 2017, 12:39:13 AM
Is Helens (next to Makis and opposite Vavilas) still a Taverna/Restaurant?
Title: Re: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Sparky on April 28, 2017, 04:58:38 PM
Sorry Adrienne n Dave, but they closed after a couple of seasons and dont think they opened in the last couple of seasons. when last passed there it was a private home
Title: Re: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Truth on April 28, 2017, 06:31:29 PM
I don't think I have ever seen it in the four years I have been going . Was it any good ?
Title: Re: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 28, 2017, 08:20:22 PM
I don't think I have ever seen it in the four years I have been going . Was it any good ?

we called in on one occasion and the food was very good, unfortunately the position it was in on the back road was not a help and they struggled with attracting customers.

I recall Vavillis (Thomas's) was a little like that when we first visited
You could get a table there without any problems in the height of the season.
Try getting one there now without booking.

I have often wondered about the place further up the that lies back from the road,
(Margarita), there are always tables and chairs outside, it is lit up every night and a full menu is advertised. unfortunately I have not seen anyone eating there.
again it is a little out of the way.   
Title: Re: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Truth on April 28, 2017, 10:04:59 PM
I have popped in there for a beer a couple of times Ref but never eaten there. I remember seeing a waiter in the doorway one night all suited and booted and looking the business !
I might try it this year, I wonder if anyone else has tried it on here?
Title: Re: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Cheryl2307 on April 29, 2017, 07:44:37 AM
We had our first ever evening meal there in 2006! We only went once but it may have changed by now.
Title: Re: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Truth on April 30, 2017, 11:33:06 AM
Very 'tactful' Cheryl !!! 😂
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Eggy on April 30, 2017, 04:13:52 PM
Tactful could be on the verge of bad publicity , Karl.
Wegg and I went there, 4 years ago,  and the meal was very good but so much to eat. We are not heavy evening eaters and felt embarrassed that we left so much, (Of course , nowadays we would ask for a doggie bag)
Should be on yer "Fings to do" list.
Negg
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Cheryl2307 on April 30, 2017, 08:32:48 PM
I meant no harm,  it just wasn't for us,  like I said it was 2006 and most things have changed since then,  especially me!
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: justphil on April 30, 2017, 11:00:30 PM
No apologies needed Cheryl dearest. If there were no opinions, experiences or differences we wouldn't need a forum, just a cure for boredom. Like Eggy, we had so much food given to us that we were a bit overwhelmed. But it was all delicious and we went back another night and asked for one meal between us. They were totally obliging, and we ate (maybe a bit too) cheaply. We would have recommended it and hope to again someday.

Phil
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Truth on May 01, 2017, 12:34:07 AM
I may well have a bash at it then this year. ☺
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Eggy on May 01, 2017, 09:46:10 AM
Cheryl - DONCHWURRYLASS!! Only mentioned it because we went to Captains Table, once and meals were too big.

When someone asked me about it I said " Went there once and haven't been back since " - I was lucky he replied - "Not a good meal then " and quickly repaired my comment.

If Helens still supply those large meals , I would think a good place to take kids. They can "hoover" up what the parents can't finish

Be well
Negg
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: NickBoardman on May 01, 2017, 10:00:13 AM

 we went to Captains Table, once and meals were too big.


I went to Captains table a couple of times, fairly cheap, but as you said huge portions, I'll never forget the Childs portion of Spag Bol, it would have fed all four of us! I always look to see if it's open it was a great little place. Very friendly too.
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 01, 2017, 11:10:09 AM
well being blonde n'all I'm a tad confused! Are we still talking about Helen's or Margaritas? Which is the one with huge portions? We often walk past Margaritas if that is the one set back with chequered table cloths? Always say we are going to bob in but sheer laziness keeps us closer to the sea! 
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Ron and Sue on May 01, 2017, 05:44:46 PM
I think we are talking of Margaritas Jo. Nicos the owner is one of the nicest people I have ever met.The food is beautiful and the portions are enormous.Their English is possibly a little "fractured" but we have never had a problem with this.  Their English is certainly better than our Greek.If you get a chance do give it a try.
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: ValL on May 01, 2017, 05:53:53 PM
So, is Helens Taverna still closed?  Lost the thread a bit I'm afraid. Always meant to try it.
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Eggy on May 01, 2017, 05:55:23 PM
Jo - we're all Arilliacs and will babble on when the mood grabs us. I get confused using a keyboard and just "go for it" !!
(And I am not blonde , it's just my bald head is a funny shade and is known to reflect the sunlight)

Helens has been closed for a while, which is a shame as we did enjoy the food there. I think they have plans to rent rooms above but not open the Taverna for the Summer.

Margaritas is down further, from Vavillas, on the left and possibly is being "neglected" maybe because of the locality and the ability to fall in the ditch on your way back, which would not be due to the excess food but maybe the excess Ouzo.
But... set back off the road makes it a quiet place to enjoy one evening and, after a few Ouzos, who cares about ditches anyway?
Owner , Nikos, I think , is a good guy and not only can you enjoy the food but possibly practice a little Greek?

Hope this clarifies for you and , if so , please explain it all to me as I am confused now.

Negg

Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Truth on May 01, 2017, 09:29:02 PM
I am giving it a go in August.... 100%
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 01, 2017, 11:37:37 PM
Yes definitely on our 'to do' list
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Val n Bill on May 02, 2017, 01:56:06 AM

Ooh.....might try this  Saturday night if it's open.

    Val n Bill x
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Truth on May 02, 2017, 09:43:21 AM
Ok , ok , thats enough Val!!!! 😂
You will have to report back.
Have a great time ☺
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Val n Bill on May 02, 2017, 04:59:14 PM
 
Sorry Karl but I have to tell you 😉......two weeks of bliss, then back again four weeks later for another two weeks.

Then there is a possibility of two weeks in August/September......retirement is wonderful. Oh I forgot, we go to Cyprus in the winter 😮.     We don't plan to leave any inheritance for our kids except the house...... so have told them to start saving for their retirement now 😀😀😀

   Val x

 
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Truth on May 02, 2017, 05:13:40 PM
Brilliant !!!!  :-)
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: suzy61 on May 02, 2017, 07:59:11 PM
Hehe! - that's made me laugh Val.
 My parents have been doing exactly the same since they retired 18 years ago and have lost count the amount of paces they've visited (overseas and in the U.k) All the siblings haven't begrudged them any of it.
Life is for enjoying and like you and Bill,they've worked hard enough for it!

Keep on enjoying your holidays in Arillas and other places.


Suzy X
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Truth on July 05, 2017, 05:59:51 PM
Hi Val,
I hope you are well?
Just out of interest did you try Margarita's in the end?
Has anyone tried there this year as yet ?
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Val n Bill on July 05, 2017, 06:42:59 PM

Hi Karl, no we didn't get up there on our first visit in May....they were closed.

When we came back four weeks later we had Bills' sister and brother-in-law with us and the nearest we got was Thomas's and then we didn't go up that way again. So it has got to be on our to do list.....hopefully in September 😃

Not too long now for your holiday, have a wonderful time (as usual) but don't keep your daughter out too late this year. Ha Ha
Title: Re: Helens Taverna on Arillas Official Map
Post by: Truth on July 05, 2017, 07:10:32 PM
I will give it a go I reckon and report back !
Thers a few on the "to do" list but whether we get to them all is another thing. Never eaten at Armourada / Marina / Kostas On The Beach and a few others as yet so will be looking to do a couple of those.
Still another 5 weeks before we go but I am on a "lads" holiday in Benidorm next week for 4 days !!!!  I am way too old for such things !  lol