Mono Vita - Leicester

I absolutely love Greek food and sadly, this was nothing like Greek food. The ambience was quite awkward, the food was substandard and had undoubtedly been reheated in the microwave. I'm sorry to say it, but I'd never come back here and wouldn't recommend it to anybody.

Last Monday I had a booking (which was confirmed by email) with this restaurant through Groupon. I was looking forward to going as the menu looked good. Embarrassingly when i got there having invited a friend it was closed. The notice on the door and the website showed it should be open and the phone was ringing out. I emailed from their contact details on their website to ask then to get in touch presuming maybe something unforseen had occured nothing. Yesterday (5 days later) i got through when I rang no apology was given i was just advised the restaurant would be closed and groupon would have to ring them in order to rebook or refund! I asked instead for an email and was given an alternative one which as yet has had no reply. I can only hope this will be resolved soon as it is not matching any of the reviews nor being handled well!

Like some of the other reviewers of this place we've driven/ walked past and thought about trying it out. We agreed we should have tried earlier, it's little gem. Nothing fancy just well-cooked food basic mediterranean cuisine. You sort of felt like you'd just stopped off at a trattoria or taverna, while on holiday. Pretty basic decor, nothing fancy but good friendly atmosphere. It's now on our list.

We had a lovely meal in Mono Vita this evening. It was great that the restaurant was open early evening as we have a 6 year old so tend to need 'dinner ' at about 5.30pm. The service was great. Nothing was too much trouble and the gentleman serving made a real fuss of our little one. The food was delicious. All was prepared freshly and was nicely presented. The chicken and mushroom pasta was a real highlight! We would certainly recommend!

For the last four years I 've spent a week working and staying away in Leicester. I 've walked past this place before but something has stopped me going in the prices look too cheap or it looks quiet. This year I decided to try it, and I 'm really glad I did. The prices were really good, the food was excellent and the portions generous. The waiter was very attentive and even gave is some free olives and a 'Brandy '. I 'll definitely be back and I recommend it without hesitation.