OPA

The food here was excellent! Fabulous grilled eggplant, scallops, dolmas, etc. Menu options are marked vegetarian, vegan and gluten free with many gluten free items to choose from. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly and all the staff made us feel welcome. We were thrilled with our experience at Opa. Vegetarian options: Falafel, hummus, eggplant, pastas, etc. Dietary restrictions: Numerous gluten free items marked on the menu; dairy free also marked. Parking: Free parking lot at shopping center around the corner Kid-friendliness: Kids menu and staff who are friendly and interactive with kids.
Apr 7th, 2024

Excellent food, Fabulous service
Apr 6th, 2024

Opa MIGHT have the highest end food in the area, at least equal to 18 Below and Amici's. Every time I go I end up having the Pikili (Bunch of pita and pickled vegetables with choice of 3 of 4 available dips). We substitute raw veggies because we don't like pickled, but my wife and I share this as our meal. I do always crave one of the great dishes but way too much food, but the Pikili is amazing. Last night was super busy, so service was mediocre, but young lady was super nice. Only negatives: BRUTALLY poor value on drinks. I like a nice IPA, and IPA's (my opinion) come in 16 oz. glass. Sometimes OPA serves in 16 oz., sometimes it's 12...14, whatever they happen to have...So now I have to specify. So I think it's a little "bush league" to give someone different amounts on different visits. One of the golden rules of restaurants: Consistency. (I PM'd them about this 2 visits ago, and thought they rectified it, but it happened again last night, so now I'm including it in my review) My wife's Margarita may or may not have had tequila in it. Neither of us could tell...and it was served in an old fashion glass. The other negative is that it's super noisy. I wear hearing aids which is part of the issue, but we go with friends, and I just sit and watch them have nice conversation and pass the time people watching. Conversation is not an option there unless the dining room is less than half full. And the front door placement means a cold blast every 90 seconds or so as people come in and out. But enough whining from me! HONESTLY, if you haven't been here, it's incredible. I've heard nothing but great things about the lamb and will try it next visit. I've had the dip platter, which I mentioned, then I've had the falafel and the gyro. ALL were incredible. Best I've had. This is the real deal.
Apr 5th, 2024

Our 2nd trip to Opa in Waterville and it wont be our last. Everything we have tried here has been fantastic. Our waitress remembered us from our first visit including which NFL team I (Mark) support. She gave us some great suggestions on dinner options, and she was right. Their avgolemono lemon sauce was amazing and my wife Tina wants it on everything. We look forward very much to returning for our next visit as this is one of our very favourite restaurants now.
Apr 4th, 2024

Can't say enough great things about OPA! On a particularly busy Saturday before a show at the Waterville Opera House we managed to get seated at the bar. They do take reservations, but none were available when I called earlier that day. There were plenty of creative cocktails (I had a Shipwreck and the special Salted Watermelon Whiskey Sour- both were delicious). Even better, they have plenty of vegan friendly options that are clearly marked on the menu as well as gluten-free options if you need. We had the eggplant, dolmathes, and falafel all of which were beautifully presented and SO GOOD! That hummus, The portions were just right, not overwhelming. The bread comes with warmed oil and a few tasty olives as well. They even have a vegan and gluten-free dessert! Our experience at OPA was fantastic and all the staff was kind and welcoming even though it was very hectic. We will definitely return!
Mar 31st, 2024