Retsina

It’s hard not to feel right at home at this Belsize Village Greek, where the charmingly avuncular staff call you ‘darlink’ as they serve up huge portions at honest prices. The well-lit neutral surroundings are decidedly more contemporary than the menu, which sticks to a tried-&-tested formula of Hellenic favourites. Mezze come as they should: earthy hoummos & refreshing tzatziki scooped up with fresh flat bread, plus filo pastry parcels stuffed with a creamy spinach & feta filling. Mains encompass grilled meats on skewers, whole grilled fish & kleftiko – hearty lamb shanks cooked in tomato sauce. Wash it down with something from the decent Greek wine list.