Owner, Lou Moshakos, is a native of Lykovrisi, a small village in Greece outside of Sparta. His love for connecting over good food inspired him to create this homely, family-centered restaurant that reflected its name.
In Greek, a taverna is a small restaurant and agora means a central gathering place. Taverna Agora Raleigh was born from his frustration of not being able to find good local Greek food in Raleigh!
In 2003, he opened Taverna Agora on Glenwood Ave and moved to its current home in 2015 after recognizing the opportunity to be placed in the middle of Raleigh’s revitalization. His location on Hillsborough St connects Glenwood South to the Warehouse District.
This open-air Mediterranean Oasis overlooks Hillsborough St and is a tastefully designed, tree-shaded space with lush green vines wrapped around trellises, classic Greek Statues, and olive trees.
The rooftop is winterized so you can enjoy it year-round, and you’ll find shaded areas to sit during the warmer months.