The 15 best Greek restaurants in the UK, by the Team at Greeklist.
Autumn in the UK is a season of rich colors, crisp air, and a craving for warmth and comfort. As the leaves turn golden and the nights grow longer, there’s no better time to indulge in the hearty, flavorful dishes of Greek cuisine. Known for its fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and timeless recipes, Greek food offers a perfect balance of warmth and nourishment, making it an ideal choice for cozy autumn dining. Whether you’re savoring a slow-cooked moussaka or dipping warm pita into creamy tzatziki, Greek cuisine brings a touch of Mediterranean sunshine to the UK’s cool, autumnal days!
Visit the best Greek restaurants in the UK
Here is our top pick for greek food & coffee in London!
Byzantium Restaurant
An impressive, unique and well-established Greek restaurant that is conveniently located between Bayswater and Queensway, that emphasises family-style food, traditional pastries (tsourekia, baklava etc.) and real Greek coffee.
Contact Information
- Tel: +44 20 7229 9367
- Adress: 31 Moscow Road, Westminster, London
Tony’s Pita
A family run restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine and atmosphere, offering homemade food cooked in a charcoal grill, gyros, salad and other traditional Greek meals served every day.
Contact Information
- Tel: +44 (0)20 7722 5227
- email: bookings@tonyspita.co.uk
- Adress: 4 New College Parade, Frognal, London
Kima Restaurant
Drawing inspiration from the abundance of the Greek seas, this restaurant brings the Mediterranean culture of the Greek peninsula to London’s dining scene.
Contact Information
- Tel: +44 (0) 77 4520 5136
- email: reservations@kimarestaurant.com
- Adress: 57 Paddington Street, Westminster, London
- website: www.kimarestaurant.com
Ammos Greek Restaurant
This restaurant brings the love for Mediterranean flavours and gave it a home in a friendly and cosy place, five minutes from Hyde Park, in the heart of London.
Contact Information
- Tel: 020 7262 0169
- email: info@ammoshydepark.com
- Adress: 28 Sussex Place, Westminster, London
Going Greek
The owners of Going Greek have dedicated themselves (and its fancy kitchen) to recapturing the glory of greek food. A lot of the menu options are even veggie/vegan-friendly, too.
Contact Information
- Tel: 020 3030 4543
- email: info@goinggreek.co.uk
- Adress: 18 The Green, London,
Shire Oaks Fulham
The menu comprises vegan and keto diets to suit all dietary needs and choices. At Shire Oaks, Greek flavours are always present, with freddo espressos, frappes, Greek wine, and in the future, traditional Greek sweets and pies
Contact Information
- Tel: +44 (0)20 3532 5413
- email: fulham@shire-oaks.co.uk
- Adress: 226 North End Road Fulham
Halepi | Greek & Cypriot Restaurant
This restaurant is hailed by the Automobile Association of America Guide as the best Greek restaurant in the world. Lunch can include anything from fresh fish dishes to salt marsh lamb and finishing off with sweet-tasting deserts.
Contact Information
- Tel: 020 7262 1070
- Adress: 18 Leinster Terrace, London
Pitta Lab
Based in North East London, in the vibrant and cool Hackney, Pitta Lab – Restaurant offers traditional Greek street food, as well as many vegetarian and vegan options, satisfying every desire!
Contact Information
- Tel: 07310026238
- email: info@pittalab.com
- Adress: 18 Sidworth Street, Hackney
Nostimo
In this restaurant they servel kinds of Mediterranean inspired delicacies whilst staying true to Greek heritage, using top quality ingredients while having a passion for Mediterranean cuisine.
Contact Information
- Tel: 2070524471
- email: info@nostimo.london
- Adress: 9 Brunswick Centre, King’s Cross, London
It’s All Greek To Me
A Greek restaurant and souvlaki bar with an authentic range of ‘unspoilt’ regional dishes and selected wines from across mainland Greece and our islands.
Contact Information
- Tel: +44 207402 5505
- email: hello@itsallgreeektome.london
- Adress: 101 Praed Street, Hyde Park, London
Opso Modern Greek Food
Inspired by traditional and contemporary Greek tastes, they create modern Greek tapas based on high quality ingredients, most of which are supplied directly from Greece, focusing on social style dining.
Contact Information
- Tel: +44 (0)207 487 5088
- email: reservations@opso.co.uk
- Adress: 10 Paddington St, W1U 5QL, Marylebone, London
Maltby & Greek
A leading supplier and distributor of premium Greek produce, sourcing the finest quality food products, wines, spirits and beers from across Greece and working directly with a network of small artisan producers.
Contact Information
- Tel: 2079934548
- email: info@maltbyandgreek.com
- Adress: Arch 17, Apollo Business Park, Lucey Way, London
The Life Godess
A genuine cuisine project aiming to become a reference of new hellenic kitchen to the world. The cooking philosophy is based on a rustic tradition, so unrefined and simple that is deeply friendly and relaxing.
Contact Information
- Tel: +44(0)276936281
- email: info@thelifegoddess.com
- Adress: 29 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London
Ithaki Greek Kitchen
A place where three friends decided to start a culinary trip in London cooking and offer Greek food from the Ionian Islands, Athens and Asia Minor.
Contact Information
- Tel: +44 (0) 77765 24051
- email: info@ithakirestaurant.co.uk
- Adress: 5-6 Hanger Green, Ealing, London
Gr.eat Souvlaki
Indulge in the finest Greek food and coffee at Gr.eat Souvlaki! Savour authentic souvlaki, gyros, and more crafted with the freshest ingredients and traditional recipes
Contact Information
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- Tel: 01215374494
- Adress: 2262 Coventry Road, Birmingham
The top-5 Greek dishes you must try
Explore the enchanting world of Greek cuisine as we unveil the top five must-try dishes in the Hellenic dining scene. Known for its emphasis on fresh, wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, Greek food offers a culinary adventure like no other.
Here is our top-5 pick:
Gyros: A Greek street food masterpiece, gyros consist of seasoned and thinly sliced meat, often lamb or chicken, wrapped in warm pita bread. Topped with tomatoes, onions, and a drizzle of creamy tzatziki sauce, this dish offers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that captures the essence of Greek cuisine.
Moussaka: A classic Greek dish, moussaka layers thinly sliced eggplant with spiced minced meat, tomatoes, onions, and a rich béchamel sauce. Baked to perfection, this hearty meal is a culinary symphony that embodies Greek comfort food, delivering warmth and satisfaction with every bite.
Stifado (Greek Stew): A traditional Greek stew, stifado is made with slow-cooked beef or rabbit, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves. This dish is a perfect autumn comfort food, with the tender meat and rich, flavorful sauce providing warmth on cooler days. Stifado is often served with crusty bread or over pasta, soaking up the delicious flavors.
Gemista (Stuffed Vegetables): Gemista is a staple of Greek vegetable-centric cooking. This dish involves stuffing tomatoes or bell peppers with a delicious mixture of rice, aromatic herbs, and sometimes minced meat. Baked until tender, gemista highlights the vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients that are central to Greek cuisine.
Ravani (Semolina Cake): A traditional Greek semolina cake, ravani is infused with the bright flavors of citrus and often soaked in a sweet syrup made from sugar, water, and lemon juice. The cake’s light, airy texture, combined with its sweet, zesty glaze, makes it a perfect ending to a hearty Greek meal, leaving a refreshing and sweet note to linger on the palate
Taste the Greek Autumn
Whether you’re indulging in a rich stew, a tangy salad, or a sweet pastry, each dish brings a taste of the Mediterranean that perfectly complements the season’s chill. Greek food not only warms the body but also the soul, offering a culinary escape to sun-soaked shores even as the days grow shorter. So, as the leaves fall and the temperatures drop, let the warmth and richness of Greek cuisine fill your autumn with unforgettable flavors.
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