The Greek dining scene in London has been reaching new heights. Recipes with an abundance of fresh ingredients, dazzling flavours and health benefits can be found on menus all over the capital. Alongside the comfort food brought over by Greek Cypriots in the 1960s and 70s, the best Greek restaurants in London are celebrating classic regional cooking, adding contemporary twists and exploring fusion cuisine.
A chic West End restaurant spotlights Greek seafood and in Hyde Park, find some of the best traditional dishes in the city. Second-to-none souvlaki and a host of local wines play a starring role at a Soho stalwart and in Chelsea, a neighbourhood gem boasts an outstanding Greek feast for a truly culinary odyssey.
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The best Greek restaurants in London worth booking right now – read on for a guide
For a modern taverna after a stroll in Holland Park – visit VORI in Kensington
There’s nothing more comforting than a well-deserved meal after a long walk, especially when it’s at one of the prettiest parks in London. Nestled in Holland Park, in the stunning Kensington area, VORI offers the perfect pit stop for a soulful lunch or a cosy dinner across the flavours of Greece. Free-range meat supplied by local butchers and sustainably, daily-caught fish are served in seasonal plates, all meant to be shared and accompanied by a rare selection of indigenous wines from the Hellenic terroir. Expect whipped cod roe spreads, spinach risottos topped with crumbled feta, homemade Cycladic pasta with seafood or vegan ragù, and pork shoulder chops with honey and mustard. Desserts are also for sharing, so don’t leave before trying the traditional honey-dripping baklava and the unmissable loukoumades doughnuts with cinnamon, and wild thyme honey.
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For one of the best Greek restaurants in London for raw and grilled seafood – book at Meraki in Fitzrovia
Like its neighbourhood, Meraki is understated and warm with exposed brick walls, wooden floors and leather chairs. Seafood is a highlight of the menu with a large selection of raw and grilled preparations. Diners come here for classics such as kebabs and skewers, as well as some of Meraki’s original creations including tuna ceviche with black truffle that comes with crispy filo pastry and giouvetsi, a pasta dish in which Meraki swaps the typical beef with mushrooms or lobster. Pair your food with a selection from the extensive Greek wine list, which largely showcases bottles from Santorini, Macedonia and Attiki.
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For a must-try Greek tasting menu – don’t miss Géa in Chelsea
A culinary odyssey through the flavours of the Mediterranean awaits at Géa, a charming neighbourhood gem nestled in the heart of Chelsea. With cosy interiors and dim lightning providing the perfect backdrop for an intimate date night, refined dishes sit alongside fine European wines for a stunning Greek feast bursting with unexpected flavours and beautiful presentations. Your journey across the Aegean islands starts with a mezze platter featuring homemade bread, signature aubergine dip, and olives and oil imported from Greece. Sharing plates include crispy filo pastries with feta, grilled calamari, and octopus with fava bean purée. The main act is undoubtedly the sea bass prepared at the table, served with corn purée and greens, orzo with prawns in a luscious bisque, sea bream with couscous and steak with mushrooms and glazed carrots. Make it extra special with the stellar Greek tasting menu for a dinner to remember.
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For one of the best Greek restaurants in London for special occasions – try OPSO in Marylebone
Marylebone’s OPSO, with its sleek, beechwood-clad dining room and elegant pavement terrace, is for any occasion, whether it be dinners with the parents, anniversary celebration or date night. Named after the ancient Greek word for ‘a delectable morsel’, the food is similarly upscale with dishes including Greek caviar, sea bream in a smoked aubergine broth, and moussaka featuring beef ragù, zested aubergines, and a shard-like potato topping. The drinks are equally luxurious with Greek spirits such as mastiha, metaxa and rakomelo starring on a cocktail menu full of cucumber sours, gin and tonics and old-fashioneds. End your meal with kiounef, a pastry featuring smoked cheese and pistachios.
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For innovative sharing plates – book at SUZI TROS in Kensington
This sibling to Mazi has a fun backstory that matches the bistro’s equally lively atmosphere. Its name SUZI TROS, which translates “Suzy you eat” derives from ‘Pariziana’, a famous Greek 1960s movie, featuring a local seamstress who reinvents herself to impress the high society of Mykonos. Since then, the expression “suzi tros” has been associated with those who enjoy life and good food in Greek culture. Fittingly, the restaurant has been praised by diners for its buzzing vibe and innovative cooking. The menu channels the tavernas of Thessaloniki, featuring small plates such as charcoal-cooked chicken souvlaki with black truffle and porcini mayo, shrimp tempura saganaki taco and soy-glazed smoked aubergine. Don’t miss the top-notch jumbo prawns dish with orzo pasta and lobster bisque, and pair your meal with one of the Greek wines from the extensive list.
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For one of the best Greek restaurants in London for classic fare with a modern twist – visit Zephyr in Notting Hill
Diners flock to Zephyr’s yellow-accented dining room for classic Greek fare with a modern twist. Named after the Greek god of the West Wind, the atmosphere is casual with an elegant flair. Cocktails are an event of their own; start with a Negroily, combining gin, vermouth, bitters, amàrico and olive oil before ordering dishes such as tarama, a creamy fish roe dip – here with the addition of makrut lime – seabass carpaccio and a simple but stunning beef tomato salad. There are also a host of grilled meat and seafood dishes along with a robust vegetarian and vegan selection. Don’t miss the loukoumades for dessert, Greek doughnuts served with coffee dulce de leche.
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For the city’s best souvlaki – don’t miss Suvlaki in Soho
Head to this Soho spot for some of the city’s best souvlaki. Pick between chicken, pork and wild boar—which is cooked on skewers over a robata grill until succulent, before getting folded into a pita. Drizzle your sandwich with tzatziki or rose aioli and eat it alongside some of the small plates such as the gigantes, the baked beans and feta dish that’s served here with oregano-flecked chips. The restaurant, founded by famed Greek chef Elias Mamalakis, has an all-Greek wine list and a cosy-chic dining room featuring wooden tables set side-by-side with underexposed light fixtures.
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For one of the best Greek restaurants in London with market-style fish of the day – visit Estiatorio Milos in Piccadilly
Like its fellow locations around the world, the London outpost of this famed Montreal-founded chain is a must-visit. And not just because it’s in the elegant former British Columbia House in Westminster. Seafood is the centrepiece at Estiatorio Milos, quite literally in the form of a gigantic market-style fish stall where diners can select their catch. Order the chef’s daily selection of raw preparations, platters of cured fish, grilled seafood dishes or the house favourite: a whole salt-baked loup de mer. Whatever fish you land on (or if you choose the token offering of grilled lamb or beef), pair it with fried potatoes and a host of side dishes such as roasted beets and fava Santorini, a protected bean varietal from the island.
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For homestyle dishes – visit Ammos in Hyde Park
If you’re looking for a meal to accompany a Hyde Park stroll, it’s hard to top the lively Ammos, a five-minute walk from the park. The restaurant unites fresh British produce with non-perishable items from Greece such as olives, olive oil, capers and wine. Find these in dishes such as the saganaki, a tomatoey stew that Ammos makes with prawns; homemade Cypriot ravioles with grated halloumi; and Cretan dakos, rusks topped with tomatoes and feta. Make sure you order one of the desserts, all of which come with Madagascar vanilla ice cream.
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For one of the best Greek restaurants in London for group dining – feast at Andy’s Taverna in Camden Town
Nestled beneath blue awnings, Andy’s Taverna’s timeless charm draws in diners with its white-fronted space, reminiscent of Greek island houses. Indoors, the blue and white theme continues, evoking the allure of the Aegean. The restaurant has been famous for its friendly service and stellar value since 1967. Fresh sea bass and sea bream arrive daily from Greece. Savour them grilled with chips, followed by classic Greek pastries. You can also order platters piled high for the table to enjoy, alongside dishes such as melitzanes – aubergines with feta and tomato – and loukaniko, a type of Greek spiced pork sausage. The portions here are massive, so be sure to bring a friend—or three.
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From traditional tavernas to local gems and trendy hotspots, the best Greek restaurants in London are home to memorable meals, from cosy date nights to feasts with friends and family. Embark on a culinary journey through the flavours of the Mediterranean and ancient Greece, and gather around the best tables in the city for a true odyssey across London’s stellar dining scene. For an outstanding feast of dreams, the best Greek restaurants in London await.
