If you're looking for great food in Harrogate, you don't need to look any further. Saranda Bar and Grill is an authentic Greek, Albanian and Mediterranean dining spot which boasts numerous awards. Over the last two years, Saranda has won awards for both best restaurant and best atmosphere in Harrogate, as well as being named in a list of the top 15 best independent restaurants in the UK.
The menus are inspired by the vibrant Mediterranean flavours of traditional Greek and Albanian cuisines. The team at Saranda Grill pride themselves on offering a warm welcome and showing off the amazing atmosphere which won them the award.
With such an extensive array of starters on the menu, it is best to share a range amongst the table. The menu is packed full of aunthentic dishes such as pan fried halloumi, crispy calamari and the vegetarian tiropitakia - a blend of speciality Mediterranean cheeses wrapped in lightly fried filo pastry.
To accompany your mains, you might want to add some traditional dips which all come served with flatbreads to help you mop up any last hint of sauce left on your plate.
The main courses are split into lamb, pork and beef, chicken, fish, grills, and vegetarian options so there really is something to suit every taste. You'll find familiar classics such as a spicy lamb kofta served with a cooling tzatziki; as well as souvlaki chicken kebabs accompanied by special Saranda rice.
More adventurous mains include the Saranda "drunken chicken" which features chicken and mushrooms sauteed in a creamy, brandy sauce; as well as chargrilled swordfish steak. Make sure you add a side of Saranda's patates sto fourno - specially-seasoned oven cooked potatoes.
Finish off your meal with dessert and a baileys coffee. Try out traditional baklava or the revani, featuring semolina cake with sorbet and ice cream, for something a little different.