A review on a Ramsey Greek restaurant, Varka, was recently posted by nj.com.

Some restaurants feel familiar from the moment you walk through the door. They have a lived-in aura, a sense of welcoming warmth that can be hard to come by.

Varka in Ramsey is one of those restaurants.

Ringing in their 20th year of business this March, the Mastorakos family’s commitment to delivering high quality, authentic and consistently delicious Greek cuisine is the driving force that has made Varka such a Bergen County staple.

What did Varka do to stand out in the Garden State? The eatery claims it was the first Greek restaurant in New Jersey to offer guests the ability to select their own fresh fish from their daily display.

“People thought we were crazy and that it wouldn’t work in New Jersey, but we felt that it was something that Bergen County was missing.” Angelakos said.

Varka is a true family affair — the restaurant is owned by Angelakos’ cousin, Theo Mastorakos. And the the family is constantly updating the eatery to maintain a fresh experience for their loyal guests.

Continue reading to see how the food was reviewed: https://www.nj.com/food/2025/02/njs-groundbreaking-greek-restaurant-is-better-than-ever-20-years-later-review.html