Dining
The 5 Best Greek Restaurants in London
Charcoal, mezze and proper hospitality: where to eat the best Greek food in London.
In short: our top picks are Opso, Mazi and The Life Goddess. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Greek food in London is having a moment, moving past the taverna cliche into charcoal-grilled fish, refined mezze and genuine island cooking. The best rooms bring the warmth as well as the flavours. These are the Greek tables worth booking, whatever the occasion.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Opso | Marylebone | £££ |
| Mazi | Notting Hill | £££ |
| The Life Goddess | Fitzrovia | ££ |
| Meraki | Fitzrovia | £££ |
| Mazi | Notting Hill | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
Opso
Why we pick itModern Greek small plates in a smart Marylebone room; the loukoumades dessert is a must.
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Mazi
Why we pick itContemporary Greek cooking with a pretty garden; familiar dishes given a clever lift.
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The Life Goddess
Why we pick itA Greek deli-taverna with charcoal-grilled meats and proper imported produce; warm and generous.
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Meraki
Why we pick itA glamorous, buzzy room for Greek mezze and grilled fish; built for a long, sociable dinner.
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Mazi
Why we pick itModern Greek cooking in a pretty Notting Hill room with a garden.
Before you book
Order mezze to share and let it keep coming; Greek meals are best long and sociable. Take the recommendation on the grilled fish, sold by weight at the better places. And go with a group and an appetite; the hospitality is half of what you are there for.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Opso is our editor's choice: Modern Greek small plates in a smart Marylebone room; the loukoumades dessert is a must. Opso, Mazi and The Life Goddess lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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