Rizes Greek Taverna

If I could give Rizes Greek Taverna more than five stars I would because it deserves ten stars after the meal we just had. We could smell the amazing food from outside before we even walked in the door so we knew we were in for a treat! The owner, Dimitri, welcomes you and you can tell he poured his whole heart into this restaurant and it shows in the food and the atmosphere. We felt like we were eating at his home! We had the octopus, calamari, saganaki and horiatiki salata for appetizers and all were phenomenal. For entrees we had the moussaka, the chicken souvlaki platter, the gyro platter and the lavraki and again, all incredible and authentic. We finished our meal with the galaktoboureko and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Make sure you don’t miss out on this place - the neigh

This was our second visit—the first was during their soft opening—and they have truly hit their stride. The service was above and beyond, with an incredibly friendly staff that made us feel welcome. The food was spot on; the octopus, in particular, was absolutely delicious. This place has set a new bar for dining in Hillsborough. It’s well worth the trip even if you're coming from another neighborhood. Plus, it’s BYOB, which is a great bonus!"

10/10 would recommend. The atmosphere in Rizes felt like a classic taverna in Greece. Fantastic service, with the owner Dimitri greeting us at the door and checking in on us while we ate. The food was delicious and authentic. We got a bunch of appetizers for the table: the horiatiki salad, the calamari, the tyrokafteri dip with pita, the saganaki, and the kolokithokeftedes. The salad and calamari were so fresh, with the calamari having a delicious bread coating and not tasting rubbery at all. The tyrokafteri was not too spicy and had a good amount of pita to go with it. The flaming saganaki had a light crunch and was perfectly melted on the inside. The kolokithokeftedes were large pieces that paired great with the tzatziki. We also got an order of gemista and a side of lemon roasted potato

Rizes was everything I had anticipated and more! From the owner, Dimitri, greeting and welcoming us from the moment we walked in the door and throughout our meal, it was like I was back in Greece! From the warmth and hospitality, efficient service, perfect decor, and of course the delicious food and recipes, Rizes will certainly see us again!! I would recommend it to anyone for any event or celebration, big or small. Great for a quick bite to eat, like we did, sticking to a traditional family style way of eating, or to stay a while! There’s something for everyone and you’ll be planning the return before you even leave. Can’t wait to come back!

Rizes is just a wonderful place. Dimitri is an amazing host and one of the nicest and welcoming folks!!! Food is authentic, flavorful and reasonably priced. You can’t ask for more. Avoid the overpriced Greek restaurants of central New Jersey and try this hidden gem that delivers!!!