antayla

Mediterranean restaurant in windsor. went on saturday night, and it was busy and there were a couple of musicians playing greek music and singing– they really ‘played to the crowd’ got people up dancing, and ‘made’ the atmosphere there. I believe the musicians play every weekend.
Food was good– try the mixed meze starter– not a ‘dud’ dish among them all!
The mains looked a bit random on the menu– varying from pasta to burgers to koftas to salads– I ususally think this level of variety means a restaurant can’t do a specific style well. However, in this case i am pleased to be proved wrong. My fish was great, and my dining partner had completely cleared his plate of lamb koftas before i could nick a taste!
The wine list was really affordable– most expensive bottle was a £26 St Emilion. We enjoyed a very easy drinking pinot grigio, and a delicious rjoja reserva– as recommended by the manager. The only really ‘downer’ of the night was how difficult it was to get the attention of the waiting staff to order the wine– we wanted a drink while we perused the menu– but i started to get a complex that i was invisible as the waiters rushed passed our table carrying orders, ignoring our ‘excuse me’s’!
The desserts were equally as successful– but very small portions!
I have walked past many times on week nights– and the place looks virtually empty, but from the evening we had on saturday i think this place deserves more success. However, as it stands i would go on a friday or saturday night– so you get to enjoy the music and arent the only ones there!
Of note their meat is halal