Best Greek restaurants in London: 17 places to get your Mediterranean fix

Looking for the best Greek restaurant in London? You'll find every type of Greek food here, so we've made a list to help get you started on where to eat next.

You might not be aware of all the Greek restaurants in London, but trust us, they’re there. While you’re probably familiar with classic dishes like pita, taramasalata and souvlaki, there are a lot more tastes and textures to enjoy. Have you tried grilled octopus with buttery flatbreads, almost reminiscent of a tentacle taco? Or baklava cigars with mountain tea syrup? If you have, then kudos to you, you know your stuff. But if you haven’t, then the good news is that there is so much to explore.

London’s Greek food scene spreads far and wide. Using our list below as a guide, you’ll find a huge range of different Greek eateries, from no-frills souvlaki joints to hyper-luxurious seafood restaurants and regal dining rooms. It’s up to you which you go for; we love both ends of the scale equally. Some days, you’re in the mood for spicy lamb and chips, bundled up in a warm flatbread with minty yoghurt. Other days, perhaps for a celebration, you’re in the mood for Champagne, caviar, oysters and wagyu.

One area in particular in which Greek cuisine excels is group dining. As with the neighbouring Middle Eastern and Lebanese cuisines, it just lends itself to sharing. Start with a toast, then rip and dip pita in tara with your friends and family - it’s pretty hard to beat. So much so, in fact, that many of the restaurants on this list have menus simply split into snacks, small, large and sweet, leaving how to order up to you.

So tuck in and enjoy. If you’re curious to find out more about any given restaurant, simply click the ‘Book now’ link below. It’ll take you to the restaurant listing where you can read our review and book a table if it sounds like a match. Without further ado, yamas!

Myrtos, South Kensington

What: Former Pied a Terre executive chef Asimakis Chaniotis has ditched fine-dining formality for sleek Aegean chic in South Ken. Centrepiece olive tree aside, Myrtos swaps gimmickry for serene, mood-lit sophistication. The food takes humble Greek comfort and dials it right up - silky taramasalata is slicked with dill oil, pink bream is grilled delicately and seasoned with hand-harvested afrala salt, and there’s an unmissable whole lobster giouvetsi with orzo to share. Save room for the Aegina pistachio cake too - it’s pure Mediterranean bliss.
Where: 260-262 Brompton Road, SW3 2AS
Must-try dish: Whole lobster giouvetsi
Book now: Myrtos

Myths & Flames, Camden Town

What: Sitting pretty on Chalk Farm Road near Camden Market, this family-run taverna run by a brother and sister team delivers pure neighbourhood hospitality. Inside Myths & Flames, cosy leather banquettes and classic Greek warmth set the tone, but open-fire grilling steals the show. Fuel up with smoky mixed grills, sizzled lamb chops, or juicy chicken gyros, and add a side of honey-drizzled baked feta and golden courgette balls for the ultimate Greek feast.
Where: 43 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AJ
Must-try dish: Baked feta with honey
Book now: Myths & Flames

Hera, Stratford

What: Stratford gets a heavy dose of East London glamour at Hera - an always-busy spot decked out in moody lighting, trailing greenery, and plush burnt-orange banquettes. The menu dives into bold Mediterranean sharing plates: flambeed ouzo prawn saganaki, smoked aubergine laced with zaatar honey and truffle oil, and char-grilled chicken skewers. Stick around for late-night cocktails spiked with Mastiha to keep the holiday vibes rolling, or come on a Friday evening for Hera's Greek Night, complete with live music and goddess-themed dancers.
Where: 4 Arber Way, E20 1JS
Must-try dish: Smoked aubergine, za'atar honey, truffle oil
Book now: Hera

Bottarga, Chelsea

What: The team behind Pachamama turned Bottarga into the first of many social media sensations, injecting Greek food with a sense of fun, served in a cool dining room of crisp white linen, vintage market crockery, and quirky art. Chefs Adam Rawson and Tzoulio Loulai bring Latin-American flair to Aegean roots with showstopping dishes like the signature Bottarga orzo and a killer burnt cheesecake. In summer, snag a table on the leafy terrace for maximum people-watching potential over chilled Assyrtiko.
Where: 383 King’s Road, SW10 0LP
Must-try dish: Chocolate burnt cheesecake
Book now: Bottarga

Pyro, Southwark

What: Bringing authentic taverna swagger to Borough, Pyro revolves around the sizzle of live-fire cooking. Chef Yiannis Mexis fills the buzzy, char-scented dining room with seasonal sharing plates, from flame-kissed meats to smoky grilled seafood. Once you have gorged on Greek small plates, head down to Baraki - Pyro’s hidden speakeasy - for cocktails sweetened with local honey and wild herbs.
Where: 53b Southwark Street, SE1 1RU
Must-try dish: Barbecued octopus, pickled rose petals, wheat and pistachio pilaff
Book now: Pyro

Lagana, Shoreditch

What: Shoreditch’s playful Greek hideaway serves industrial-chic vibes with a cheeky side of nostalgia - yes, those are crayons on your paper tablecloth. Named after the traditional Greek flatbread, executive chef Tzoulio Loulai’s menu at Lagana changes up the more sophisticated style of sister restaurant Bottarga for messy, hands-on feasting. Dive into freshly baked breads, vivid tarama slicked with dill oil, crisp courgette tempura, and fiery soutzoukakia flatbread skewers, all whilst drawing pictures of your mates on the paper tablecloths.
Where: 19 Willow Street, EC2A 3HU
Must-try dish: Lamb chops, lemon oil, oregano
Book now: Lagana

Maza, Mayfair

What: From the creators of Mazi comes this homage to 1980s Athenian nightlife, nestled just off Berkeley Square. Maza pairs an open-fire ground-floor kitchen with a sleek vinyl listening bar upstairs spinning retro Greek tunes. Order warm house-baked maza bread, velvety tarama, and charcoal-grilled pork belly gyros carved tableside, but whatever you do, save space for the pistachio baklava ice cream sandwich - perhaps one of the best desserts in London.
Where: 21-23 Bruton Place, W1J 6NB
Must-try dish: Pistachio baklava ice cream sandwich
Book now: Maza

Clio, Marylebone

What: Chiltern Street’s newest looker brings something serene to this famously chic Marylebone street. Led by executive chef Glen Ballis and head chef Louis Korovias, Clio swaps noisy taverna clatter for warm, earthy stone textures and a dining experience where nothing is too much. The kitchen shines a spotlight on pristine ingredients: sea bass crudo spiked with toursi chilli; Mazara red prawn saganaki; and meltingly tender slow-roasted Middle White suckling pig. Wash it down with a glass from their stellar Greek wine list.
Where: 66 Chiltern Street, W1U 6NG
Must-try dish: Mazara red prawn saganaki
Book now: Clio

Mazi, Notting Hill

What: Meaning ‘together’ in Greek, Mazi has re-interpreted classic Greek cuisine with a contemporary twist. All the plates are made for sharing, as per Greek traditions, and you’ll find other cuisines interweaved through the menu to create exciting and unique dishes. Kick off with classic dips like taramasalata and tzatziki before moving on to the main event: ossobuco giouvetsi (a Greek orzo dish), feta tempura and grilled octopus with fava purée, fennel and onion relish, among other things. 
Where: 12-14 Hillgate Street, W8 7SR
Must-try dish: Prawn risotto, lobster head bisque
Book now: Mazi

Tsiakkos & Charcoal, Maida Vale

What: Serving up the definition of Mediterranean hospitality, Greek Cypriot family-run Maida Vale staple Tsiakkos & Charcoal is unapologetic about its commitment to tradition and allergy to pretension - there’s no signage here, and curtains hide the interior from prying eyes. In a rare move for London Greek eateries, the restaurant serves meats cooked on live charcoal, including pork and chicken souvlakis and sea bream. Don’t miss their five course meze, which includes most of the menu - at £40 a head it's an absolute steal.
Where: 5 Maryland Road, W9 2DU
Must-try dish: Chicken souvlaki
Book now: Tsiakkos & Charcoal

Meraki, Fitzrovia

What: Residing in the heart of Fitzrovia, and created by the masterminds behind Zuma and Roka, Meraki is the place to visit if you’re after Greek fine dining. Sourcing only the finest ingredients from certain regions of Greece, not only are the dishes authentic but so is the produce. On the menu, you’ll find delights such as taramosalata, octopus BBQ and lamb kebabs. Meraki also has sister restaurants in Mykonos and Riyadh.
Where: 80-82 Great Titchfield Street, W1W 7QT
Must-try dish: Salt-crusted seabass, lemon thyme dressing
Book now: Meraki

AGORA, London Bridge

What: If the queues are anything to go by, then Borough Market’s AGORA is truly something special. Every day, hordes line the street for a taste of their viral skewers and souvlaki cooked on their two-metre rotisserie, and to soak up the buzzy, rowdy atmosphere that makes this restaurant named after the Greek word for ‘marketplace’ live up to its name. Stay for the frozen green chilli margaritas and lemongrass palomas, or grab a coffee and cinnamon bun to go in the mornings. Be quick, though, because it’s walk-ins only.
Where: 2-4 Bedale Street, SE1 9AL
Must-try dish: Rotisserie middle white pork belly
Book now: AGORA

Opso, Marylebone

What: Opso literally translates from the ancient Greek for ‘a delectable morsel of food’, and is the perfect name for this Greek tapas restaurant. Putting a focus on laid back and social dining, everything is made for sharing. On the menu, you’ll find the likes of saganaki prawns, moussakas and fava bean spread. Don’t forget to head to the bar for a Paloma or dessert cocktail either. Opso also has the largest and most diverse Greek wine list in London, so you can rest assured that the food will be well-paired.
Where: 10 Paddington Street, W1U 5QL
Must-try dish: Octopus stifado, black-eyed beans, sherry vinegar shallots
Book now: Opso

OMA, London Bridge

What: Above AGORA lies the decidedly calmer and more upmarket OMA, run by the same larger team as the buzzy downstairs restaurant - the closest you’ll come to chaos here is the open kitchen. The first Michelin-starred Greek restaurant in London, OMA is inspired by Greek island cuisine as well as by flavours from further afield in the Middle East. Unmissable dishes include a classic giouvetsi slathered in slow-cooked oxtail and bone marrow (and also a pescatarian variant with wild red prawns), as well as a twist on the typical saganaki involving mussels and tsalafouti cream cheese.
Where: 2-4 Bedale Street, SE1 9AL
Must-try dish: Oxtail giouvetsi, bone marrow, beef fat pangrattato
Book now: OMA

Peckham Bazaar, Peckham

What: Claiming to serve the best Greek food in London, the owner of Peckham Bazaar John Gionleka now serves up a range of dishes from all over the Mediterranean with a focus on Greek cuisine. The menu changes daily but you can expect dishes such as courgette fritters, grilled leg of lamb and grilled octopus with tarama, capers and herbs. If you live north of the river, this restaurant is certainly worth a venture down to Peckham.  
Where: 119 Consort Road, SE15 3RU
Must-try dish: Pork souvlaki, yoghurt dressing, spinach korkoubines, dill oil
Book now: Peckham Bazaar

The Life Goddess, Fitzrovia

What: Although probably considered more of a deli than a restaurant, The Life Goddess (as well as its sister deli in Soho) is passionate about bringing Greek food and ingredients to the streets of London. When you pay its deli a visit you’ll be able to find a plethora of traditional ingredients that it uses in its small café/restaurant area to cook up authentic dishes. If you fancy trying your hand at Greek cooking at home, stock up in the deli before you head off.
Where: 29 Store Street, WC1E 7QB
Must-try dish: The moussaka is fantastic!
Book now: The Life Goddess

Lemonia, Chalk Farm

What: Still run by the original family who established the restaurant in 1979, Lemonia has a loyal customer base who have been visiting the Greek restaurant from day one. For those visiting for the first time, the décor will make you feel as if you’ve stepped into a vintage Greek villa and the menu features the likes of hummus, spinach and feta filo pastry, lamb souvlaki and chicken shashlik grilled over charcoal.
Where: 89 Regent’s Park Road, NW1 8UY
Must-try dish: Any of the grilled fish
Book now: Lemonia

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