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Aristo's

Aristo's Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.aristosslc.com
  • Email: info@aristosslc.com
  • Phone: (801) 581-0888
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday: - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Executive Chef: Aristides Boutsikakis
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Catering: Let Aristo's cater your next event; offering everything from party trays to full service dining up to 400 people.
  • Private Party Facilities: Aristo's can accommodate groups of 20 - 130 for private functions. Please contact management for further information.
  • Private Party Contact: Aristo (801) 581-0888

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 200 South and 300 South
  • Public Transit: UTA Trax University station is located one block east of the restaurant.
  • Parking: Street Parking
  • Parking Details: While there are parking stalls on 1300 East available for use, limited parking is also available behind the restaurant and across the street at Wells Fargo.
A word from Aristo's
Authentic gourmet Greek dining in a fine casual environment. Come in and dine on mezedakia (appetizers) or enjoy one of many great selections from the menu. The majority of the dishes are made from family recipes while others take a modern Greek twist. Aristo's mother, Ekaterini, makes all of the… homemade confections. Enjoy the largest selection of Greek wines in the state.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem
Diner Reviews
  • "We enjoyed a whole mix of appetizers followed by the mousaka -- everything was delicious, and we had great service!"
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Utah's Best Greek Food experience other than home-made..."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "The food is good and the service only fair, especially when the restaurant is busy. Prices are reasonable. The location, a block from campus is very convenient and diners can park once adjacent to the restaurant and then walk to campus. We had a show at Pioneer theater. We recommend Aristo's."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "My wife and I had a wonderful experience at Aristo's. We showed up for our Valentines Day dinner but the hostess couldn't find our reservation, made through Open Table. No problem, the owner came out and they still seated us immediately and he was very apologetic. The waiter gave us great service from beginning to end and told us which dishes were his favorites. We had the grilled octopus which was marvelous and a really delectable shrimp dish as entrees. That was followed by one of the best Greek salads with yummy pita bread we had ever had. The rack of lamb for dinner was superbly cooked to succulent perfection. Dessert was divine and I would order the Gelaktoboureko again, it was great . Thank you for a wonderful dining experience."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I love the food here. Not only does it taste wonderful but the presentation is delightful. The service was also great. Delicious food for every budget."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "What a great find! Took a group of seven women to dinner here - we were looking for something different for a birthday celebration. We can't wait to go back! We all tried something different and shared with each other. There are so many options on the menu that we can't wait to try some others! A couple walked in as we were leaving and wanted to check the menu - I told them just to stay - they wouldn't be disappointed!"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "My wife and I went to Aristo's based on the positive reviews we read. The restaurant did not live up to our expectations. The service was good as we were quickly seated, and the food came out right way. The tzatziki was also very good. Unfortunately that was about it for the positives. My wife had chicken souvlaki and the chicken was overdone (dry and very tough). As a side she had the greek potatoes, but they were flavorless. I had shrimp skewers, and although not as bad as my wife's meal, they too lacked flavor. We were hoping for more, but sadly will be crossing this restaurant off our list of places to dine."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "We tried this restaurant because it had a 4 star rating on OpenTable, and when we arrived, they had many awards for Best Greek food, so we were excited to give it a try. I don't know how others could have rated the food so highly unless something was seriously wrong the night we dined there. The Saganaki appetizer was soggy, the pita bread that came with it and also the salad was was undercooked and doughy. The salad had mealy tomatoes and brown spotted lettuce. The chicken entree was overcooked and dried out. The kabobs were burned to a crisp and looked like charcoal briquettes. The service was good but the food was not. Normally I would try again, but it was so bad I won't be back."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Good is amazing! Taste great and my hubby and I BOTH love it. Not normal for us"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My girlfriend is from Greece and when we first sat down she immediately noticed that the brand of salt on the table was what she used in Greece. The food here is very authentic and the small plates are very very good. Try the Santorini shrimp and the Partition!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "This place should be better than it is. With a captive audience of university people and nearby event venues, there is no excuse for the sterile ambiance, loud interior noise, and mediocre service. With prices like $10 for an appetizer, this is not a student hangout but a place for adults who expect more. There is not a single decoration on the wall or in the space and the gray wall just looked darker and dingier as the later afternoon became evening. All those blank walls made for a great deal of echo so that conversation quickly because strained. The food is the highlight and almost saved the evening. Nice selection, reasonable number of vegetarian options, although the signature item--the Greek salad--was only adequate."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "Best Greek food in Salt Lake City by far! The octopus is to die for. The selection of delicious Greek delicacies is unsurpassed. The service is great and the recent update makes the place feel very Euro cool."
    Dined on 2/3/2014
  • "Aristo's is solid. Very good food, interesting menu, reasonable prices, and good vibes."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "First time I've been there for lunch and it was great. Had lemon chicken soup and a village salad with a chicken souvlaki and it was perfect, fresh and great amount for lunch. Felt healthy and delicious."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "Outstanding Greek Food and a nice selection of Greek wines. The waiter was knowledgeable about Greek wines and provided outstanding service without hovering. Aristo, the owner, was quite welcoming. My biggest regret is that we don't go to Aristo's often enough."
    Dined on 1/22/2014
  • "My wife and I had dinner to celebrate our anniversary. We had Aristo's recommended by coworkers @ the VA Hospital. The entire experience was very nice. The staff was friendly and very receptive to any needs we had. We didn't have to ask for anything, they were there offering essentials prior to our needing them. The food was excellant and the prices were very reasonable. It is a place we will frequent in the comming year. A big thanks to the staff and management for the nice celebration of our marriage."
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "Excellent choice for dinner in the neighborhood adjacent to the University of Utah. In a market saturated with very good Greek fast food this stands out as a means to explore the finer dining options. From appetizers to entrees the selection offers choices you won't find anywhere else in Salt Lake. All are expertly prepared with a staff the can explain the options to newcomers to Greek cuisine."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "Food and the waiter were outstanding! Mussels and stuffed chicken are the best."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Aristo's is always good. We go to Aristo's frequently because the food is good and they have a wide variety of options for both meat eaters and vegetarians."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Wonderful restaurant with great food and excellent service."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "I really like Greek food, and Aristo's has the best Greek food in Utah. I'm not really the target demographic (middle class, suburban, LDS), but I feel comfortable eating at Aristo's. I recommend the avgolemono (lemon chicken rice soup), but I haven't found anything that I didn't like."
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "The food at Aristos was absolutely fabulous. Four of us had dinner there and had a fantastic time."
    Dined on 12/6/2013
  • "Authentic homestyle Greek food with a great variety to choose from. Being a Greek restaurant, their specialty is lamb, but I am a vegetarian and there were plenty of choices for me as well. Their trio of dips to start off with will put you in the mood for the rest of the meal! Yummy, quality food in a good setting and live Greek music on Thursday nights. This was the perfect setting for dinner before a show at Kingsbury Hall."
    Dined on 12/5/2013
  • "If you're looking for great authentic Greek food then this is the place. The tyropita and taramasalata was amazing."
    Dined on 11/30/2013
  • "Our party of 2 enjoyed our meal. They were very accommodating the sharing of courses for 2 women.Noise level was high, especially for older ears!"
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "I was so disappointed to find that the first ballet of the season would be at Kingsbury Hall this year, but having our meal at Aristo's beforehand completely made up for it. Everything we ordered was fantastic. The service was impeccable, and while Aristo's feels like a nice night out, it doesn't make my kids feel uncomfortable or out-of-place."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "The food was excellent and the menu had lots of choices. However, we had to beg someone to wait on us. My dining partner got up to find the waiter to get drink refills."
    Dined on 11/14/2013
  • "When we arrived there were a few other diners. But as we ordered a large party was seated right next to us. The noise from this group made it impossible to hear our dinner companions. Then, as the restaurant became busier, the noise level rose to the point of being painful. We left as soon as we finished our entree. We would have liked to stay and visit with our friends over coffee but that was out of the question. The noise completely distracted from the meal. I don't even recall the food."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "Having grown up with a Greek mother I have high standards for Greek food, and this was a lovely and authentic dining experience. They treated my family very well and everyone thought the food was delicious. We enjoyed trying the Greek wines as well as the deserts prepared in house. We will return for sure."
    Dined on 11/1/2013
  • "Aristo is an excellent host who prepares fresh, high-quality Greek cuisine. The life Greek music on Thursday nights is an additional plus. Outside of his uncle's restaurant in Piraeus, Greece, this is my favorite Greek restaurant."
    Dined on 10/24/2013
  • "Tasty food, friendly staff and the owner is pretty spectacular as well...! You simply can't go wrong by dining at Aristo's! It's not only affordable, but also some of the most authentic Greek food Salt Lake City has to offer...!!"
    Dined on 10/21/2013
  • "This place had great food and great service. While nothing was fantastic, this is a great place for a date night."
    Dined on 10/10/2013
  • "There is no Greek food in Utah County, so we usually treat ourselves when we go to SLC. This is by far the best we've had. I'm still for the occasional fast food restaurant, but this is an amazing fine dining option. It is a little pricey, ranging from $10-$30 for an Entrée, but we really loved our dishes. We got the Kalamari, Greek Salad with Gyro meat, and the Lamb Chops. For dessert we got the (tiny) baklava and a custard in phyllo dough. Everything was delicious. I told my husband that this might be in the top ten restaurants we've visited together."
    Dined on 10/5/2013
  • "Service was very good for a group this size and the food was enjoyed by all, even though most had never had Greek food before."
    Dined on 10/3/2013
  • "Our server, Sarah, was very pleasant and helpful when it came to ordering. She knew all if the items in the menu and made some great suggestions. Our food was amazing! Aristos is truly an authentic Greek restaurant. If you have not been to Aristos then you are missing out."
    Dined on 10/3/2013
  • "Delicious! Good portions. Nice atmosphere. Slightly over-priced for lamb."
    Dined on 10/1/2013
  • "I haven't been let down yet at Aristos. Upscale Greek food with an interesting menu. The service is good as is the ambiance. The eggplant dishes are especially good. Try the combination dips with pita and the smelt appetizer."
    Dined on 8/20/2013
  • "This is Greek food at its best! Try the hummus, tzatziki and other spreads as appetizers or small plates - delicious. The pitta bread is both fresh and authentic. Our entrees were delicious. The portions are large, so if you are not super-hungry then you might want to stick with the small plates. Our waiter was professional, helpful and attentive. We sat outside on an 85-degree evening and enjoyed the casual ambience. The restaurant was full of people enjoying themselves in groups of all sizes, which gave it an inviting vibration."
    Dined on 8/17/2013
  • "My friends and I like good food but we were also looking for a place where we could sit and visit and not feel rushed. We got both at Aristo's. We had a great evening and the food was fresh and delicious and well served."
    Dined on 8/18/2013
  • "We went to Aristos to celebrate two birthdays. the age range was 40 to 84 we were able to fine something that everyone was happy with. We don't drink so didn't use the bar but was very happy with the food. Dessert was great. service was good."
    Dined on 8/9/2013
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