Best Greek restaurants in London: 15 places to get your Mediterranean fix

Looking for the best Greek restaurant in London? You'll find every type of Greek food here, so we've made a list to help get you started on where to eat next.

You might not be aware of all the Greek restaurants in London, but trust us, they’re there. While you’re probably familiar with classic dishes like pita, taramasalata and souvlaki, there are a lot more tastes and textures to enjoy. Have you tried grilled octopus with buttery flatbreads, almost reminiscent of a tentacle taco? Or baklava cigars with mountain tea syrup? If you have, then kudos to you, you know your stuff. But if you haven’t, then the good news is that there is so much to explore.

London’s Greek food scene is dotted around central, but Fitzrovia, Soho and Notting Hill seem to be the epicentres. In these areas, you’ll find a huge range of different Greek eateries, from no-frills souvlaki joints to hyper-luxurious seafood restaurants and regal dining rooms. It’s up to you which you go for; we love both ends of the scale equally. Some days, you’re in the mood for spicy lamb and chips, bundled up in a warm flatbread with minty yoghurt. Other days, perhaps for a celebration, you’re in the mood for Champagne, caviar, oysters and wagyu.

One area in particular in which Greek cuisine excels is group dining. As with the neighbouring Middle Eastern and Lebanese cuisines, it just lends itself to sharing. Start with a toast, then rip and dip pita in tara with your friends and family - it’s pretty hard to beat. So much so, in fact, that many of the restaurants on this list have menus simply split into snacks, small, large and sweet, leaving how to order up to you.

So tuck in and enjoy. If you’re curious to find out more about any given restaurant, simply click the ‘Book now’ link below. It’ll take you to the restaurant listing where you can read our review and book a table if it sounds like a match. Without further ado, yamas!

Suzi Tros, Notting Hill

Why: From the team behind Mazi (below), Suzi Tros has quickly earned its place as one of the best restaurants in Notting Hill. Its more casual, laid-back bistro-like atmosphere makes it feel like the perfect place to gather with friends. The menu spans a raw bar, a large vegetable section, and fish and meat dishes cooked over charcoal. Expect to enjoy things like grilled octopus carpaccio with lemon and capers followed by traditional chicken thigh souvlaki skewers. Make sure you leave room for dessert too, the Greek coffee profiteroles iteration is one of the best things we've eaten this year.
Where: 18 Hillgate Street, W8 7SR
Book now: Suzi Tros

Mazi, Notting Hill

Why: Meaning ‘together’ in Greek, Mazi has re-interpreted classic Greek cuisine with a contemporary twist. All the plates are made for sharing, as per Greek traditions, and you’ll find other cuisines interweaved through the menu to create exciting and unique dishes. Kick off with classic dips like taramasalata and tzatziki before moving on to the main event: ossobuco giouvetsi (a Greek orzo dish), feta tempura and grilled octopus with fava purée, fennel and onion relish, among other things. 
Where: 12-14 Hillgate Street, W8 7SR
Book now: Mazi

Tsiakkos & Charcoal, Maida Vale

Why: Serving up the definition of Mediterranean hospitality, Greek Cypriot family-run Maida Vale staple Tsiakkos & Charcoal is unapologetic about its commitment to tradition and allergy to pretension - there’s no signage here, and curtains hide the interior from prying eyes. In a rare move for London Greek eateries, the restaurant serves meats cooked on live charcoal, including pork and chicken souvlakis and sea bream. Don’t miss their five course meze, which includes most of the menu, which at £35 a head is an absolute steal.
Where: 5 Maryland Road, W9 2DU
Book now: Tsiakkos & Charcoal

Meraki, Fitzrovia

Why: Residing in the heart of Fitzrovia, and created by the masterminds behind Zuma and Roka, Meraki is the place to visit if you’re after Greek fine dining. Sourcing only the finest ingredients from certain regions of Greece, not only are the dishes authentic but so is the produce. On the menu, you’ll find delights such as taramosalata, octopus BBQ and lamb kebabs. Meraki also has sister restaurants in Mykonos and Riyadh.
Where: 80-82 Great Titchfield Street, W1W 7QT
Book now: Meraki

AGORA, London Bridge

Why: If the queues are anything to go by, then Borough Market’s AGORA is truly something special. Every day, hordes line the street for a taste of their viral skewers and souvlaki cooked on their two-metre rotisserie, and to soak up the buzzy, rowdy atmosphere that makes this restaurant named after the Greek word for ‘marketplace’ live up to its name. Stay for the frozen green chilli margaritas and lemongrass palomas, or grab a coffee and cinnamon bun to go in the mornings. Be quick, though, because it’s walk-ins only.
Where: 2-4 Bedale Street, SE1 9AL
Find out more: AGORA

Opso, Marylebone

Why: Opso literally translates from the ancient Greek for ‘a delectable morsel of food’, and is the perfect name for this Greek tapas restaurant. Putting a focus on laid back and social dining, everything is made for sharing. On the menu, you’ll find the likes of saganaki prawns, mousakas and fava bean spread. Don’t forget to head to the bar for a Paloma or dessert cocktail either. Opso also has the largest and most diverse Greek wine list in London, so you can rest assured that the food will be well-paired.
Where: 10 Paddington Street, W1U 5QL
Book now: Opso

OMA, London Bridge

Why: Above AGORA lies the decidedly calmer and more upmarket OMA, owned by the same team including head chef David Carter - the closest you’ll come to chaos here is the open kitchen. Inspired by Greek island cuisine as well as by flavours from further afield in the Middle East, unmissable dishes include a classic giouvetsi slathered in slow-cooked oxtail and bone marrow (and also a pescatarian variant with wild red prawns), as well as a twist on the typical saganaki involving mussels and tsalafouti cream cheese.
Where: 2-4 Bedale Street, SE1 9AL
Book now: OMA

Hovarda, Piccadilly Circus

Why: Combining both Greek and Turkish cuisine, Hovarda's glamorous and trendy dining room isn’t just home to a great menu, but every night it has live music or a resident DJ playing for guests to enjoy while they eat or relax at the bar. If you are headed to Hovarda for some Greek food expect dishes like the kleftiko lamb, stonebass fillet and vegan moussaka made with potato, aubergine, and cashew.
Where: 36-40 Rupert Street, W1D 6DW
Book now: Hovarda

The Athenian, Shoreditch

Why: With an aim to bring Greek cuisine served outside of the country into a positive light, the team behind The Athenian spent time in Greece learning traditional cooking methods before bringing back what they’d learnt to the UK and adding a modern twist. On the menu, you’ll find souvlaki with a choice of meats and sauces. This branch is housed in the highly trendy Boxpark in Shoreditch, so you can grab some churros or cookie dough after.
Where: Unit 54, Boxpark, 2-10 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6GY
Book now: The Athenian

Peckham Bazaar, Peckham

Why: Claiming to serve the best Greek food in London, the owner of Peckham Bazaar John Gionleka now serves up a range of dishes from all over the Mediterranean with a focus on Greek cuisine. The menu changes daily but you can expect dishes such as courgette fritters, grilled leg of lamb and grilled octopus with tarama, capers and herbs. If you live north of the river, this restaurant is certainly worth a venture down to Peckham.  
Where: 119 Consort Road, SE15 3RU
Book now: Peckham Bazaar

The Life Goddess, Fitzrovia

Why: Although probably considered more of a deli than a restaurant, The Life Goddess (as well as its sister deli in Soho) is passionate about bringing Greek food and ingredients to the streets of London. When you pay its deli a visit you’ll be able to find a plethora of traditional ingredients that it uses in its small café/restaurant area to cook up authentic dishes. If you fancy trying your hand at Greek cooking at home, stock up in the deli before you head off.
Where: 29 Store Street, WC1E 7QB
Book now: The Life Goddess

Lemonia, Chalk Farm

Why: Still run by the original family who established the restaurant in 1979, Lemonia has a loyal customer base who have been visiting the Greek restaurant from day one. For those visiting for the first time, the décor will make you feel as if you’ve stepped into a vintage Greek villa and the menu features the likes of hummus, spinach and feta filo pastry, lamb souvlaki and chicken shashlik grilled over charcoal.
Where: 89 Regent’s Park Road, NW1 8UY
Book now: Lemonia

Suvlaki, Soho

Why: Named after the well-loved dish (a grilled meat skewer, typically served in pita and Greece's national street food dish), Suvlaki has a short menu of you-know-what, plus some extra bits. Snack on pita and tzatziki, courgette fritters and spanakopita, before moving on to the eponymous star of the show. Choose from chicken, pork or veg and mastelo cheese in your wrap, with the option of sides like Greek salad and rosemary roasted potatoes. 
Where: 21 Bateman Street, W1D 3AL
Book now: Suvlaki

INO Gastrobar, Soho

Why: The menu at INO is highly seasonal, which makes it a great restaurant to visit and re-visit. You might start off with olive oil crackers with tuna tartare and fava or hand-stretched pita with taramas and slow-cooked yolk. The octopus taco is a must, spiked with smoked tomato on a bed of crispy onions, while the Prime Rib eye steak souvlaki is a serious big-hitter if you can splash the cash. 
Where: 4 Newburgh Street, W1F 7RF
Book now: INO Gastrobar

The Elysee, Fitzrovia

Why: A true London institution, The Elysee first opened its doors in 1936. Nearly a century later, it's still a destination for not just great food, but also parties and events. Boasting a cocktail bar and roof garden, as well as a private dining space, The Elysee is highly versatile. Not just that, it's also surprisingly affordable and the menu is extensive. Enjoy classics like moussaka, spanakopita, grilled meats and more. The set meze is great for groups, offering tons of dishes at a discount. 
Where: 13 Percy Street, W1T 1DP
Book now: The Elysee

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