Plaka Greek Cafe

Plaka Greek Cafe Owner Mo Kosari stands in front of an award wall in the restaurant, which has earned many first-place Best of Georgetown Awards in the “Best Ethnic (Non-Mexican/Tex-Mex)” category. Above his head is a photo of George and Zlata Betondo, the restaurant’s original owners, with Lady Bird Johnson. Photo by Abbey Archer

Plaka Greek Cafe Owner Mo Kosari stands in front of an award wall in the restaurant, which has earned many first-place Best of Georgetown Awards in the “Best Ethnic (Non-Mexican/Tex-Mex)” category. Above his head is a photo of George and Zlata Betondo, the restaurant’s original owners, with Lady Bird Johnson. Photo by Abbey Archer

A piece of Greece in Georgetown

Plaka Greek Cafe is the only Greek restaurant in Georgetown, and it’s the type of place only residents would know about. The buffet serves food specifically inspired by Plaka— the oldest neighborhood in Athens, Greece.