Cuisine Guide

Date Night — Best Greek in London

Discover handpicked Greek restaurants in London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

11 restaurants

1
OMA

Modern Greek · £££ · Southwark

98Signal

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Açma Verde & Salt Cod XO Labneh

The universal consensus across reviews is that the bread program is 'amazing'; specifically, the açma (a garlic-laced Turkish bagel-hybrid) paired with the salt cod labneh, which Nick Lander called the 'highlight' of the spreads.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Catalyst

Modern Greek & Coffee · ££ · Holborn

90Signal

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Merguez Sandwich

Called "spectacular" by critics, it features spiced lamb under a "duvet of melted provolone" and a "rustling avalanche" of paprika-dusted straw potato crisps.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Tsiakkos & Charcoal

Greek Cypriot · ££ · Islington

90Signal

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Hummus

Described as 'the closest thing to a revelation,' this 'homely' version is 'hefty and grainy' because the chickpeas are broken up with a fork rather than blitzed into a paste.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
AGORA

Greek · ££ · Southwark

88Signal

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Hummus with Masabacha & Crisps

Described as the 'best £5 you can spend in London,' this 'show-stopping' dish is a multi-layered affair featuring velvety smooth hummus topped with crushed chickpeas and shards of spicy crisps.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Suzi Tros

Greek · ££ · Notting Hill

84Signal

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White Taramasalata with Homemade Bread

Critics consider this a 'strong contender' for the best in the city. It is 'reassuringly pale' and 'gently fishy,' served with 'thick, properly charred slabs' of bread dusted with oregano.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
Bottarga

Greek · £££ · Chelsea

80Signal

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Saganaki Tapioca Bites

Universally praised across reviews; a masterclass in texture with sesame and thyme honey.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

7
Halepi

Greek-Cypriot · ££ · Bayswater

80Signal

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Kalamari & Grilled Lounza

Critics highlight the mezedakia here, specifically praising the 'freshly, crisply fried' kalamari and the grilled lounza (smoked fillet of pork) for its 'agreeable traces of the flavour of charcoal.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

8
Mazi

Modern Greek · £££ · Notting Hill

79Signal

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Spicy Tiropita

This deconstructed cheese pie is served in a jar as a 'luscious pot' of spicy cheese and caramelised leeks with shards of filo pastry; critics note they could 'just feast' on this and the other dip jars.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

9
Lemonia

Greek · £££ · Primrose Hill

73Signal

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Minced Lamb Kofte

Described by Jay Rayner as the 'stand-out item' of the meal, these are 'crisp-shelled' and 'bristling with fresh herbs.'

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

10
Retsina

Greek · ££ · Belsize Park

68Signal

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Lamb Kleftiko

Consistently praised as a standout for 'wholesome authentic Greek food' by local experts and restaurateurs for its reliable quality.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

11
Andy's Taverna

Greek · ££ · Camden

55Signal

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Andy’s Special Souvlaki

Tender lamb infused with a strong rosemary flavour and paired with charcoal-grilled vegetables that bring out their natural sweetness.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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