An evolution of the famous Andreas Restaurant, Ousia is a Greek-Cypriot small-plates restaurant in Muswell Hill serving tapas-style dishes, exclusive cocktails and Mediterranean wine.
Located in a stylish Edwardian parade just off Muswell Hill Broadway, Ousia is a modern venue. Occupying a bright, rustic space, the Muswell Hill site is reminiscent of its Fitzrovia sibling, with an open-plan layout, pale timber furnishings and a leafy, relaxed ambiance visible from the street. A stone’s throw from Alexandra Park and Highgate Woods, Ousia is ideal for casual gatherings, intimate evenings, as well as special celebrations, which can be held in their Mykonos Bar, available for private hire.
The restaurant offers dinner, takeaway and bar-drinks service. The menu showcases Greek-Cypriot meze and small plates designed for sharing. Cold-starter dips such as houmous, tzatziki, taramasalata and melitzanosalata are complemented by vegetarian offerings like halloumi frites, spanakopita and beetroot-dressed gigandes. Charcoal-grilled hot plates include loukanica pork sausage, pork and chicken souvlaki, twin lamb cutlets, and seafood specials like sardeles, marida (fried whitebait), octopodi and garides, alongside robust mains of stifado, moussaka and kleftiko. The tapas style of dining encurages a relaxed pace of ordering and sharing, perfect for larger groups and for having a dynamic dining experience.
Complementing the food, the drinks list offers Greek, Cypriot and Mediterranean wines, cocktails, beers and non-alcoholic choices, with helpful pairing suggestions. Dietary needs are thoughtfully catered for, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free plates clearly indicated.
Muswell Hill’s leafy suburban charm - lined with independent boutiques, cafés and convenient bus links to the West End - provides a laid-back backdrop for Ousia. With delicious food, amazing atmosphere and exceptional service, it is a vibrant, sociable dining destination ideal for groups, families and anyone craving authentic Mediterranean sharing plates in North London.