Guide to the best Greek restaurants in London

A Camden classic, Andy’s Greek Taverna serves homemade Greek food in an authentic taverna setting. Open since 1967, the longevity of this welcoming family business says it all. Expect a diverse menu of comforting staples such as spanakopita, moussaka and stuffed peppers, pair it all with a nice Greek vintage, and finish off with a shot of traditional ouzo.

Mazi means “together” in Greek, so it follows that the dishes here are designed for sharing with family and friends. However, this stylish rustic eatery in Notting Hill doesn’t just stick to the classics and call it a day. Instead, they offer innovative and fashionable jars containing dishes like cod roe mousse or a deconstructed pastry, among others. You can crack one open on the intimate outdoor deck, draped in vines and lanterns.

The Elysée is one of the oldest Greek restaurants in the city, with a storied history as a celebrity hotspot that included HRH Prince Philip, The Beatles and Mohammed Ali among its guests. Today, the refurbished Fitzrovia venue encompasses a 1930s-inspired main restaurant, elegant private dining areas, a cocktail bar and lounge and a heated rooftop terrace. You can dine on Greek and Cypriot specialities while listening to the live folk music, or spend a lively night dancing and sipping cocktails.

Serving Greek Cypriot flavours to locals, international guests and celebrities from all over for more than 30 years, Aphrodite Taverna is a welcoming restaurant that has weathered the decades on the strength of family values, homecooked food and traditional hospitality. Using fresh ingredients, affable chef Pantelis cooks moussaka, kebabs, seafood and other classics, with a varied array of starters to choose from as well.

Located next to Kensington Gardens, the longstanding, family-run Halepi restaurant is popular among London’s Greek community, but its reputation extends even across the pond. It’s easy to see why as soon as the colourful homemade tablecloths start getting covered up by plates of authentic specialities – grilled meats, casseroles, moussaka, oven-roasted lamb, saganaki cheese and more.

Mazi's sibling restaurant Suzi Tros shares not just a street but also lot of the same values as its big sister. Instead of contemporary flourishes, however, the Greek bistro focuses on simplicity, seasonal ingredients and a menu inspired by eateries found in Thessaloniki and designed for sharing. Think Grandma’s meatballs served with tzatziki and Greek coffee profiteroles. You can also just stop by for a drink in the cocktail bar.

North London’s Nissi serves its own take on traditional Greek small plates in a sleek, contemporary interior that's a good choice for groups that want to try and share as many of the hot and cold tapas-style dishes as possible. Using fresh produce sourced from local markets each day, the restaurant offers Greek classics and Mediterranean staples such as hummus, tzatziki, spanakopita and fried meatballs, as well as heftier mains such as chargrilled skewers.

A trendy Marylebone eatery, sibling to the now-defunct, two Michelin-starred Funky Gourmet in Athens, Opso retains some of the latter’s flair with a menu featuring caviar, Wagyu and other upmarket items alongside traditional Greek delicacies. On weekends, you can sit at the central marble communal table and enjoy brunch dishes such as Greek eggs. You can complement your food with wine or cocktails. Opso also has a separate room you can hire for private events or functions.

Opso’s more casual sibling, Ino Gastrobar is a snug eatery with exposed brick walls and counter seating where you can enjoy a curated selection of fine Greek wines, barrel-aged cocktails or boutique beers while waiting for various Greek delicacies. As a tribute to the Greek culinary heritage of cooking over charcoal, the dishes are grilled over premium firewood.

Agora opened in 2024 in Borough Market. Just like the market, the setting is lively and convivial. Greek street food is the speciality here - visit for coffee and pastries during the day or come to try dishes like fava, souvlaki, and spanakopita. Refreshing cocktails are served to go with the food.

The family-run Lemonia is a beloved neighbourhood restaurant with a loyal customer base. That comes as no surprise, as it has been serving freshly made Greek delicacies for more than four decades. You can relax with your meal in the bright covered atrium with hanging plants, the simple yet tastefully furnished interior, or even at one of the outdoor tables on the pavement. On weekdays, the special three-course set menu is a popular lunch option.

Inspired by traditional Greek hospitality, the stylish Meraki uses ingredients sourced from the Mediterranean country to serve various popular staples such as tzatziki, pita bread or beef fillet kebab in a bright, lively setting. The restaurant also boasts a sun-drenched terrace for proper summer holiday vibes and is accompanied by a cocktail bar where you can drink, dine and dance late into the night.

The Life Goddess explores Greece for ingredients grown in perfect conditions in order to reach their full flavour. They’re used in a variety of national specialities such as lamb kleftiko and tzatziki, and accompanied by fine Greek vintages. The Kingly Court location also serves weekend brunch dishes, while the Store Street eatery has a deli counter where you can get gourmet treats and other delights to go.

The family-run Retsina has been part of the Belsize Park dining scene for more than 30 years. Instead of the traditional Greek decor often found at such establishments, the award-winning restaurant has a clean-cut, bright dining room where you can enjoy Mediterranean staples such as tzatziki, souvlaki, beef stifado and moussaka. You can complement your meal with fine wines from Greece.

The informal Great Greek Grill House in Clerkenwell is the right sort of place for when you just want a nice Greek meal without any fuss. They’re especially known for their souvlaki skewers, but also offer the spreads, wraps and other Greek specialities you’d expect at a place like this. They also do their own freshly baked pastries.

Estiatorio Milos is an upmarket Greek-inspired restaurant that provides fresh seafood daily, highlighted by the signature in-house fish market you can browse upon arrival. The international group’s London eatery is set in a grand 1915 building in St James’s and features an elegant high-end interior, including different private hire possibilities. In addition to raw, cured and other fish and seafood, the menu offers a selection of national Greek specialities. You can also sip on sophisticated cocktails from the bar.

Serving traditional Greek specialities in a comforting, family-run setting for almost 50 years, Vineyard Greek Tavern is a popular choice among South Londoners as well as those from further away. It features an interior dining room with a vine-covered ceiling, as well as an outdoor area for relaxing al fresco meals. You can enjoy a cold Mythos beer while you wait for your spreads, lamb shank, grilled kebab or other Greek staples to arrive.

The chic Hovarda restaurant at Piccadilly Circus is structured around a DJ booth and live music stage, providing vibrant entertainment for the fashionable crowds it attracts with its lively nightlife and Aegean-inspired delicacies. The luxuriously furnished venue offers a selection of staples such as fish kofte, kleftiko lamb and octopus stew on its menu. You can complement your food and your night with traditional Greek spirits, fine wines or intriguing cocktail concoctions.

Casual eatery Tony's Pita is an award-winning destination for Greek cuisine. This place has an evocative blue and white colour scheme and offers takeaways and eating-in. Wraps and gyros are a big part of the menu but you can also go for mezze or grilled meats. Kids' meals and Greek beer and wine are available.

From the team behind the now-closed Hungry Donkey comes Vori Greek Kitchen. Inspired by the rugged landscape of the Greek island of Andros, this place has an evocative colour palette and is packed with passion and warm hospitality. Expect rustic Greek recipes plus cocktails, Greek wines, and beers from Greek microbreweries.

If you love Greek cuisine and seafood then Kima is the place for you. Fresh fish and seafood is the star of the show here, used to prepare modern Greek dishes. The restaurant is snug and cosy with the daily catch proudly displayed at the counter. The restaurant also minimises waste by using a fin-to-gill approach. Distinctive cocktails inspired by Greece are served here too.

Modern restaurant group Going Greek runs a few sites across North London. These eateries have a bold style and comfy interiors, serving flavourful Greek cuisine with a wide appeal. Gyros and souvlaki wraps are a hit here but you can also opt for salads or homey dishes like moussaka. Kids' meals are served too as well as cocktails and Greek beer and wine.

Gaia, a renowned international dining concept, showcases the essence of Greek cuisine in its London branch located in Mayfair. This restaurant offers an upscale setting for savouring authentic Greek and Mediterranean dishes. Guests can select their fish directly from the display, choose how it's prepared, and pair it with an array of mezze. A salad bar a selection of inventive cocktails round out the culinary experience.

Tasty Gyros serves up in-demand Greek food in Enfield. This compact restaurant is modern and bustling, offering dining-in and takeaways. Gyros and Greek wraps are the speciality here, known for their mammoth portion size. Souvlaki and gyros boxes are served too, plus kids' meals. Kids can even have their birthday party at this restaurant.