text: I am a HUGE Greekophile and have eaten at a plethora of Greek restaurants in Montreal Philinos Rotisserie Panama Greek Village Elatos Marvens Souvlaki George to name a fewStepping into Tripolis today I was sincerely smiling from ear to ear The mark of an authentic and delicious Greek restaurant can often be measured by the number of old Greek men sitting on the front patio It was fullnnWhile we went straight for Risa Ds favorite of wine and cold pikilia plate for normally I am not keen on the eggplant dip but this one was unlike any other I have hadsmokey light perfect This was a light dreamy meal for two I am SO happy to have discovered this neighborhood haunt nnTheir list of mezes was impressive and very reasonably priced the mains equally so and judging from the freshness of the crabmeat and the salty goodness of the smoked mackerel I am guessing their fish dishes would be satisfying indeed The souvlaki plates looked enticing as did the calamari which many tables seemed to be ordering The drink list was equally impressive with a solid selection of Greek winebeer and a nice inexpensive house winennThe owners and all the staff were warm and friendly and the service was unobtrusive but attentive My only question wasdo they have live music I will have to go back to find outnnCash only