FOODIES have expressed their excitement at the opening of a new restaurant in town.

Dodona House, based in Duke Street, is a way for foodies to enjoy traditional Greek, Mediterranean and Balkan cuisine, as well as authentic Italian pizzas.

The name Dodona is a nod to the ancient sanctuary of the chief Greek god Zeus.

The restaurant is currently operating as takeaway only and is hoping to open up to diners in the coming months.

Owner Horizont Pllana said: "This is a family-run businesses and we have been open since Friday.

"The gyros have been very popular since opening, and the Tzatziki as well.

"We have been very busy. We have had to switch off Barrow Eats twice because orders just keep coming through ­— it is amazing."

David Hutton said: "Going to give the Gyros a try, absolutely loved Gyros when I was in Germany."

disbens said: "What fantastic news. Love that kind of food and we haven't had that option before. Great idea Horizont. Long time since i have seen you but i wish you welp with your new venture. It sounds amazing."

Barbara Broadhead said: "We're not all philistines you know! It sounds great to me but I'll wait until they open the restaurant."

Northern Lass said: "Good luck - we need some were different to eat out. Looking forward to coming when you open for business."

Christopher Tempest said: "Yes, yes, yes. I went there last night to give them a try. Me and my partner enjoyed it so much we had to flip a coin to see who got to eat the last of it - I lost. Give it go everyone."

To see the full takeaway menu, visit www.dodonahouse.co.uk or Barrow Eats.