17 Greek Restaurants in London

Though Greek restaurants are spread across London, many of the best are located in Palmers Green. Home to the largest Greek Cypriot community in the entire world outside of Cyprus itself, this region is chock-full of excellent Greek businesses. Along the high street of Palmers Green, Green Lanes, are many great eateries to choose from. In the surrounding areas, you can decide between having breakfast in traditional Greek bakeries and eating lunch in one of the many cafes. Enjoy your favourite Mediterranean specialties in style at one of the chic, upscale Greek eateries and treat yourself to one of the world’s best cuisines.

Greek cuisine is well known for its liberal use of fresh herbs like thyme, oregano and mint – its freshness in general – and the use of high-quality, extra-virgin olive oil – omnipresent in Greek cuisine’s traditional dishes. Using meats such as lamb, goat, and fish, Greek food is hearty and delicious. Vegetarians have many options when eating at Greek restaurants in London, owing to the cuisine’s frequent usage of lentils, eggplant, grains, legumes and a number of tasty grilled vegetables. In addition to the beloved pita bread, Greek cuisine offers diners delicious bread specialties like Eliopsomo, a bread made with olives, or Lagana, a traditional flatbread.