Here we go again...take a chance on us and discover our round-up of the city's best Greek restaurants to get a taste of the Mediterranean this summer, inspired by the infectious Mamma Mia musical.
A contemporary Greek restaurant in the heart of Fitzrovia from the Waney family (Roka, Zuma, The Arts Club).‘Meraki’ is a Greek term referring to the love and soul that someone puts into their work. The restaurant (with two al-fresco terraces) offers the finest Mediterranean ingredients and a dose of Greek hospitality. Led by Greek chef Dimitrios Siamanis (previously at La Petite Maison and Alain Ducasse's The Grill at The Dorchester Hotel), Meraki’s menu (of sharing plates) celebrates produce that he and the team have scoured the length of and breadth of Greece’s regions to find, such as bottarga from Mesologgi, graviera cheese from Naxos and galotiri cheese from Crete - served alongside a heavily Greek-influenced drinks list.
Expect traditional and contemporary Greek cuisine, with a focus on 'social-style' dining designed for sharing with others in a relaxed atmosphere. The modern Greek tapas is based on high quality ingredients, (most of which are supplied directly from Greece), as well as a few quirky creations. The focus of the restaurant is based on social style dining, with food designed to be shared and enjoyed amongst family and friends in a laid-back, lively atmosphere - a traditionally Greek way of eating. There's also a lively bar area with a bespoke cocktail menu which draws on the restaurant's traditional Greek heritage.
Founded by Costas Spiliadis in 1979, with the first restaurant opening in Montreal, Canada - Milos now also has critically acclaimed restaurants in New York, Las Vegas, Miami and Athens. Bringing a fresh contemporary take on Greek seafood to London, expect a menu with highlights that include a raw bar and fresh grilled fish. Fresh fish and seasonal ingredients are flown in daily from the Aegean as well as closer to home, and displayed on a large fish counter. The restaurant itself is housed in a Grade II-listed building that was previously British Columbia House on Regent Street. The 180-cover restaurant (clad in white marble sourced from the Penteli Mountains) comprises an airy, modern dining room; an open kitchen; a raw bar and seafood counter, and a retail deli-market area.
Mazi means 'together' in Greek and the name of the restaurant sets the tone for the style of dining with most of the jars, hot plates and signature dishes designed to be shared (or not - no one is judging). Staying true to form, the restaurant imports most of their ingredients from Greece and sources their fresh produce from local independent suppliers. To accompany the food are cocktails and an extensively researched all-Greek wine list. Lining the dining room are photos, produce crates and open storage cubes showcasing the colourful array of Greek produce. A large communal table situated in the entrance is perfect for daytime for customers who wish to stop off for a quick drink or snack (such as traditional Greek coffee, fresh fruit juices, Semolina and Cinnamon cake and Custard Mpougatsa).
An Aegean bar and restaurant in Soho, from The Good Food Society - the group behind Yosma and Frescobaldi restaurants. The term ‘hovarda’, which is used in both Greek and Turkey, playfully references a generous host with a free spirit. Hovarda on Rupert Street embraces this through its luxe first floor cocktail bar and ground floor restaurant, with interiors designed by Lázaro Rosa‐Violan. The space features a large open kitchen and counter dining overlooking the open fire grills. The menu focuses on dishes from the area surrounding the Aegean Sea - with an emphasis on seafood. The restaurant features a daily-changing menu determined by what the day boats catch each day from around the British Isles, alongside a more extensive Aegean-inspired menu.
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