About Us

Since 2014
In 2014 Tommy, Maria, Dimitri, & Andreas reunited in Victoria, and opened Ithaka Greek Restaurant at 1102 Yates. We were not exactly certain how our new restaurant would be received. What we did know was that we felt confident in the high quality of Greek food our family could prepare. We believed that our style of hospitality and service was of a high level to take care of and welcome our guests. We just needed the opportunity to have Victoria locals, and visitors, try “Ithaka”.
Our guests often ask: “What does Ithaka mean?"
There are many paths one could take to give a proper answer. Of course, Ithaka is an island off the west coast of Greece. It is an island that is front, and center in Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey. But at the heart of it, Ithaka to the Greeks essentially means:
“Life is about the journey….not the destination."

Thank you for our guests love & support!
We will all encounter various challenges, opportunities, setbacks, successes, love lost, and love won. “The world ain’t all sunshine & rainbows”. We will see things in other places far away from where we are from and discover things perhaps unlike that we know. But we must look to appreciate the differences, cultures, flavours, and wonderful things we experience in our travels along the way:
The day will come when you will return to your home, your family & friends. You will be thankful to be in a familiar place, among loved ones. There you will share your journey, perhaps over a glass of wine, a good meal, and your journey is what will have made you rich…not the destination. My friends, this is what “Ithaka” means: it is all about the journey
Our family & team are happy to serve you, your family and friends. Here, at Ithaka, you will enjoy classic Greek comfort foods prepared with love. Mama Maria’s & the Greek ladies work tirelessly in our kitchen to create delicious family recipes. Our kitchen team is led by our Chef Ricky Tsuno. We offer the largest selection of premium Greek wines, Greek beers, & spirits in all of western Canada. We provide warm friendly service & look to have our guests enjoy a wonderful experience in our Greek island atmosphere.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Your Hosts Edith Jean & Dimitri Adamopoulos