Nefelie’s

Customer service and fries were good. We were the only ones in the upper restaurant at 6:30 on a Saturday night, which is not usually a good sign. We drove 50 minutes here specifically to get saganaki. I was super excited and ordered 2 orders because I love it so much. To my disappointment, it was not the same goat cheese that is traditionally used for saganaki.
Hubby had a traditional gyro and said that it was not good. Almost like chopped hamburger meat instead of gyro meat. I had a chicken pita which I thought was delicious.
We will keep looking for a good Greek restaurant, and one with authentic saganaki preferably!

Good peeps. good times!
I stopped by during my walk around the beautiful city of Charlotte and was so excited to meet some super friendly people that could tell me about where I was.
What makes this place great? Well, if I had to categorize it like an 80s-​90s show… It is definitely the Cheers of the city. Everybody either 1) knows your name when you arrive or 2) knows your name when you leave.
I was humbled and happy to be invited in to a circle of nice people (even when I said I would be their duchess on Unilocal :)
I hope the Halloween party is a success and I would so be there if I was in town! Thanks for making me feel so welcome!

Not that special… It’s hard to believe a place like this could survive being surrounded by the greatness that is Lotta Arcade. Won’t be going back to this greasy spoon anytime in the near future.

I liked the homey, relaxed atmosphere. The weird chopped mystery meat in my gyro, not so much. The surrounding bars were bristling with business. This place was not and I understand why. My bourbon with a splash of ginger ale was watery. My gyro was not a gyro. I guess I ordered all the wrong things.

Tried Nefelie’s for lunch today. Décor could be described as ‘upscale dive’ with plants and some corner fire element put in.
I like to judge places based on how well they do the basics. For a Greek/​Mediterranean restaurant, I went for the gyro platter. You know how good gyros come out looking like the meat was freshly shaved off the rotisserie? Nefelie’s wasn’t anything like that — instead it was salted chopped up ground beef. The fried okra was in some cases over-​fried and in most cases over-​salted. The food was edible but not crave-​inducingly savory like other gyros I’ve had
Service was adequate and we were in and out for our business lunch within an hour. With a wealth of other options in the immediate area, I probably won’t be back anytime soon.

I would have to say I have had a lot of Greek food in my life and this was not even close. I had the Gyro not sure what meat but it had the spices from every other dish because they were not cleaning the grill of between orders. Can’t say I would go back.

This place is located in the uptown/​downtown business district next to many of the banks and financial offices. I went here for lunch during on of my visits and ordered the daily special they offered on that particular Monday, the Lemon Chicken Special. Nice size dish that was tasty, fresh, and about average on my taste palate.

Came here before a baseball game with the family. I have to admit one of the worst gyros i have ever had. The gyro meat was awful, cut all up into little tiny pieces like ground beef and burnt. There was no lamb in there at all. The hummus was average, the best part of the meal were the fries. They were out of ice the entire time we were there. We wont be back.

Food is great but service is shitty especially during lunch rush. Environment is very small cramped and the manager/​owner was unapologetic for an hour and twenty minute wait for a cheese burger and fries smh

Ambiance is definitely a creaky old dive bar. Probably a soccer league bar at nights (we went for lunch). Nothing special.
The food was good. There were traditional Greek dishes along with items I hadn’t thought of. I had a chorizo /​grilled chicken sandwich with fried okra. The sandwich was a good and crazy combination and the fried okra was a little under-​fried. I went with a friend though and the fries looked fantastic (he confirmed).
The service was a little slow, but the people were nice enough.

Boy this has gotta be truly one of my favorite places to eat even tho I’ve only been here once.
The ambiance, The décor, the architecture all excellent. The food was perfect omg it was soo orgasmic. I was like omg please hold me back from pounding the table with joy ooooooh!
The flounder was cooked with perfectly so sweet so tasty such greatness these cooks must hail from the heavens of cookery.
The drink making skills are off the hook too, best long islands ever, oh joy yeeeeeah.
Food and drinks were of the most excellent quality.
Everyone seems so happy here too, its pretty cool.
I really felt comfortable here.
Its a real laid back chill, vibe.
Great prices too, freakin excellent.
I had a fireball for hella cheap .
This place is located in the french quarter area where it perfectly fits in .
They have upstairs and downstairs seating.
I wanna come back here.
This is the type of place you’d wanna travel a distance too just try the food.

Food was great. Quiet upstairs seating. Very laid back atmosphere. I would definitely return and eat here again. Perfect location across from the park in the cobblestone alley.

Don’t ever go here. This place was empty at lunch which normally is an indicator to just walk right out. But i took my chances and ordered a gyro and fries. See picture for what i got. Looked disgusting and most of the meat was burnt! Never going there again!

OK so I’ve decided that Nefelie’s is my FAVORITE place for lunch in Uptown! Being a busy Professional, I just don’t have a ton of time for lunch, but Nefelies can serve up a very tasty lunch in a reasonably quick time.
I am puzzled about some of the negative reviews about the service and attitude and all that. I’ve been here MANY times and have never had a «bad attitude» nor bad service. Sure, sometimes they get slammed for lunch so it may take a little longer as the kitchen is small. So it is MY opinion that Nefelies has a GREAT staff, and I am quite discerning when I say that as for me, Service can make or break a place.
And as you may have read in one of my older reviews, they did do some experimenting on the Gyros that I didn’t care for. Thankfully they are back to being their old great restaurant and you can’t help but like Denise and her «Mom and Pops» business.
Speaking of which, Denise told me they are opening up a NEW place on South Blvd and Scaleybark… this time it will be more of a Deli and Coffee shop and Bakery… and she said that they will be serving alcohol (read Greek Wine — YEAY) and of course one of my all time faves… BAKLAVA! Can’t wait to try this new place.
So yes, I am a Champion for this wonderful little hidden gem in the Latta Arcade, and NO, Denise did NOT pay nor bribe me to say this! LOL…
My tip: Come BEFORE NOON before they get slammed. 1130 is a great time to start your lunch if you can swing it. And whatever you order, get their FRIES or Roasted Potatoes… they are the BEST IN CHARLOTTE!

Very very good food and ambiance. Service could have been a little better. Our server had a nose ring and only came to the table 1 time after taking our order.

I love this place it’s a weekly stop on my lunch rotation, the service is always fast and friendly. The food is always tasty and a great value.

This is about one of my favorite spots maybe because it’s a hidden nook in the heart of uptown. In Order to go to the dining room area, you have to go thru a set of stairs. A little cardio doesn’t hurt anyone. I came here with a friend during business lunch hour, but we have came here before and we loved it ! For lunch it’s a little chaotic but service was great. I started off with a side salad with Greek dressing. Can I say oh my god, the dressing was so so good. It was creamy rich and I want the recipe. My friend had a spinach dip with pita bread and that was delicious. For my entrée I had the fish platter and my two sides with mashed potatoes. My entrée also came with a set of hush puppies and wonderful jumbo shrimp. I’m a major fan of tartar sauce and this was the best so far. You can really taste when things are house made and fresh. I had to get a Togo box and two cups of extra tarter sauce. The sauce sides are small so that’s why I ordered two. The only down side was parking, since located in uptown parking is really hard to find. Other than that it was awesome.

This place is probably the worst Greek place I’ve ever eaten. The good was cold, the ingredients were clearly cheap and un flavorful and the wait staff was rude and unfriendly. There are so many better places in charlotte. Don’t waste your money – avoid Nefellies.

You want some food with your salt?
This place is hidden, cozy atmosphere, really polite staff, but ultimately we go for the food, right? I tried the beef/​lamb gyro 2x. The meat was tasty, but overloaded on the salt. The sides were also very salty.
I feel like I gave it 2 shots and that was my limit because the salt was on overload.
Wouldn’t go again.

Hands DOWN this is my new favorite lunch place in Uptown Charlotte. I’ve already been here 4 times in the past week and a half!
The restaurant /​bar is located just outside the Latta Arcade on the Church St. side and doesn’t have a very prominent sign so you have to walk in a bit. The restaurant itself, like many of its neighbors, is split in two. The bottom floor is a small bar/​lounge and can be quite packed in the evenings, bustling with activity. I can’t say I know what they offer in the late evenings as far as booze and entertainment is concerned, but I will attest to the AWESOMENESS that is their lunch/​dinner menu.
The top floor dining area has a similar chill and somewhat homey contemporary feel as the bottom floor — complete with an artificial fire in the corner! The menu though is far more Mediterranean with Greek salads, pita-​based dishes and a variety of enticing and uniquely prepared meat dishes including Gyros. I am currently obsessed with the Lemon Pepper Chicken. I honestly don’t know what goes into the SAWCE, but dam is it good. At lunch, you get a nice portion of grilled sliced chicken on a bed of rice with your choice of two sides. For those of you who like to have a lot of choice, I can almost guarantee you that this menu will have at least one thing that you’re going to like. I always pick the okra and extra crispy french fries, though you can go healthier with veggies and salad. If you’re not into that, then flip the menu over and there are a dozen sandwiches and customizable burgers. They’re enormous and taste as good as the entrees. Chorizo and Chicken, sandwiched between ciabatta with lettuce and tomato — you’ll need to deal with the food coma after ;)
Appetizers — DELICIOUS! Ranges from spicy wings to gooey artichoke dip to just plain chicken tenders — don’t forget the Texas Pete hot sauce they’ve left for you! I always wanna try something new every time I come here. I won’t get bored for awhile. Moreover, they’re consistent in their preparation. These cooks know what’s up. I haven’t been disappointed once with my order.
The lemon pepper chicken and its fellow compatriot entrees can range from $ 8 — $ 10, which is a freakin steal in my books. Food comes out quickly and the service is very friendly. They’re always trying to accommodate varying party sizes too. Lunch can get busy as I found out today, but these guys are so efficient, they get everyone fed and paid within the lunch hour. Must be practice!
All in all, Nefelie’s is the bomb and I’ll be coming here as much as I can steal time away from my work day. I’m glad to have found this place, because it stands out from many of the generic restaurants on Tryon and the Epicenter.
Be back soon!
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