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Taso's Euro-Cafe

125 Access Road, Norwood, MA 02062
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Photo of Taso's Euro-Cafe, Norwood, MA When people think of dining at airports, they often think of greasy fast food, overpriced sitdown restaurants, or perhaps they try not to think of it at all. But several of the smaller airports around New England actually have decent restaurants, including even some destination spots. And one of these places is only a short ride from Boston. Located at Gate 1 of Norwood Memorial Airport is a fantastic family-run Greek restaurant called Taso's Euro-Cafe, a full-service dining spot that gives some of the best Greek places around Boston a run for their money.

Taso's Euro-Cafe used to reside in Quincy, but a fire unfortunately destroyed their original location there. Now located just off of Route 1 north (near the Automile), Taso's is more of a real sitdown restaurant than it was back in Quincy, when it was basically a takeout place. The restaurant has a main dining area to the left of the entrance, as well as a smaller area to the right. The main area also has a small section separated by a railing where tables are lined up along the front windows. There is also a counter area where people can pick up meals to go, as well as buy various items in the food displays along the counter.

The menu at Taso's has a number of terrific dishes. Appetizers include a creamy lemon chicken soup, Greek salad, and meatless grape leaves. For entrees, Taso's offers a personal-sized pan pizza that is a bit like the pizza at Christo's in Brockton; a homemade pastichio (meat and macaroni pie) that has onions, oil, spices, and bechamel sauce adding a mix of flavors; lamb and chicken souvlaki dishes that come with tzatziki (yogurt sauce) and both of which feature lean, tender meat; baked lamb, which comes in a delicious tomato sauce; spanakopita (spinach pie), a mix of spinach and feta cheese served as a large single piece rather than as small triangles; and the always-popular gyro, which includes sauteed meat, pita bread and tzatziki. For dessert, the tremendous baklava at Taso's is a must, as it is made in the traditional way (using sugar water) and served as a wedge, much like a piece of pie.

It is strange to think that the busy, often-frenzied Route 1 is so close to Taso's Euro-Cafe, yet Taso's feels so off the beaten track. But those in the know realize that a special meal can be had at Norwood Memorial Airport, whether they go for lunch or dinner. Taso's may not be easy to find, but it is a tremendous restaurant that certainly serves up some of the best Greek food in the Boston area.