For an authentic taste of Mediterranean Food in London, there are many options available as the city provides a bevy of Mediterranean restaurants offering tasty Greek food, whether you are interested in gigantes or souvlaki. These restaurants are located throughout the city and are providing an abundance of exceptional traditional fare as well as street food. The food served by them is in great demand as you can taste your favourite Greek dishes without having to move out of the city. Seven of the best Greek restaurants in London are being described below while there are many more in the city.
Meraki
Located on Great Titchfield Street in Fitzrovia, Meraki is a contemporary Greek restaurant that is the latest offering from the group that includes Roka, Zuma and The Arts Club having been opened just six months back in July 2017. The restaurant not only offers tasty Mediterranean food as it uses the best Mediterranean ingredients but it also showcases the warmth and hospitality that is typical of Greek culture. With a menu that includes a wide spread of fresh and raw dishes, salads and different types of hot and cold mezze, the food reflects the excellent culinary scene of Greece. On Sunday 4th February at 2pm, the restaurant is offering its Big Fat Greek Brunch Party to usher in 2018 in typical Meraki style. The event will feature delicious food, live music, DJs and a relaxed atmosphere. The a la carte menu will be interspersed with a few attractive brunch specials.
Hungry Donkey
Perfect for people on the go, whether they wish to take away the delicious and authentic Greek cuisine or they wish to settle for a relaxed meal, Hungry Donkey is a modern, Greek food restaurant located just off Petticoat Lane in hip surroundings. It specialises in simple Greek food but focuses more on street food that is ideal for the people on the move in east London. The ingredients are reasonably sourced and the food is simple, but provides fresh flavours. It also offers seasonal specials and many traditional favourites and also keeps in mind the needs of vegetarians and vegans. An all-Greek wine and spirits menu is also offered comprising of a range of exciting wines, beers and spirits from Greece.
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The Real Greek
Located on the sunny side of Dulwich Village, The Real Greek Dulwich is part of the Real Greek chain of restaurants. Having a spacious layout, it represents the delicious and healthy diet of the Eastern Mediterranean and recreates the relaxed Mediterranean feel of dining in Santorini so that locals, families and visitors can relax while relishing authentic Greek cuisine ranging from Mezze sharing platters to Souvlaki Wraps. It also offers a charming al fresco area where guests can enjoy a beachy environment, if the weather is good.
Greek Larder
Located in a grey corner of King’s Cross, this Greek restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience in a bright, modern space. It offers the best of Greek regional food with its traditional dishes that emphasise clean flavours and seasonal ingredients. This restaurant and delicatessen is open 7 days a week and offers a distinctive menu of sophisticated food using great Greek regional produce from unique food producers that is designed to unravel the rich culinary delights of the East Mediterranean basin by capturing the tastes and flavours of Greece and the Aegean.
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The Life Goddess
With a proper Greek menu and wine list that makes it more prominent than the deli that it started out with in Bloomsbury, the Life Goddess gives the true feeling of being a restaurant than a cafe. Located in Soho, it stands out among the various eateries in King’s Court as it offers an authentic Greek menu and wine list. It is an ideal place for gourmets as they can enjoy the best quality, wealth and diversity of Greek products and also get familiar with Greek tradition and culture in which preparing and sharing food is a ritual. This tradition also features the entire family, friends and companions sitting on a table and sharing the same food. Moreover, the Greeks show respect, gratitude, friendship and love by preparing a meal for someone.
Mazi
Located in charming Notting Hill, this restaurant offers topmost Greek hospitality providing an ideal eating-out experience which is accentuated with its offerings of home-baked breads, grilled aubergine and arama mousse with lemon confit, along with its well-curated all-Greek wine list. It is always full of customers as it provides a great mix of old time Greek recipes with a modern touch. Most of its ingredients are imported from Greece while fresh produce is sourced from local independent suppliers. It has a modern rustic charm and also offers a beautiful sunny garden.
OPSO
True to its name that means a delectable morsel of food or a delicacy, this ‘social food’ establishment that has a large central table encouraging co-dining, offers food that is inspired by traditional and contemporary Greek tastes with the menu featuring social style dining in which family and friends share the food. The name itself reflects the above concept that is influenced by traditional and contemporary Greek tastes. Its speciality is modern, Greek tapas made with high quality ingredients that are mostly imported from Greece. It also offers a laid-back and lively atmosphere.
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