Set on Paddington Street in the heart of Marylebone, Opso offers a contemporary interpretation of Greek cuisine, combining the flavours and traditions of Greece with a modern London dining sensibility. Since opening in 2014, the restaurant has become known for its relaxed approach to dining, where seasonal ingredients, sharing plates and sociable eating take centre stage for brunch, dinner and lunch.
Inside, Opso pairs its modern food philosophy with a sleek and contemporary dining space. Large windows fill the restaurant with natural light during the day, while clean lines, warm wooden furnishings and understated design details create an inviting atmosphere. Counter seating adds an element of interaction and energy, while traditional tables provide space for everything from intimate dinners to larger group meals. The overall effect is stylish yet approachable, reflecting the restaurant's emphasis on relaxed hospitality.
The Opso menu is built around the idea of communal dining, encouraging guests to order a selection of dishes to enjoy across the table. Drawing inspiration from Greek culinary traditions while embracing a contemporary perspective, the kitchen focuses on high-quality, seasonal produce, much of it sourced directly from Greece. It's all about the vibrancy of modern Greek cooking, and seasonal ingredients play an important role throughout the offering, meaning dishes evolve in response to changing produce and availability.
As a guide, however, the main menu has included smaller plates like taramas with bottarga and shiso, tzatziki, and olive oil rosemary focaccia with cod roe and cultured butter to start, followed by a broad choice of plates that range from feta kataifi and Dakos salad to squid tempura and Giovarlakia lamb and beef dumplings. Larger plates include octopus stifado, lamb shank with mushroom trahanas, and whole Dorset sea bass to share. To finish, think baked feta cheesecake, portokalopita orange cake with kaimaki ice cream and cherry tarts with white chocolate cream.