Honestly, feeling a strong sense to give a one star review. Never thought I would be asked to leave…read morethe table "because the next party has arrived"... and at a Greek establishment? With wine still in our glasses, and coffee still hot?! Sorry, have to give a HUGE thumbs down on service. And offer my disbelief and dissatisfaction at whoever is managing this restaurant and borrowing from Greek culture, whilst missing out on the key component of Greek dining. Either you're a sell out. Or you're an outsider and you're exploiting Greek culture and cuisine. One the website we get: "MAZI, which means 'together' in Greek", but it should be followed with, "... but don't take too long, we will ask you to leave." Having said all of that, and trying not to affect the rest of the review, food was not great. Mushroom Chicken was the best dish (was the priciest line item - second to their service charge - but the only dish that I was impressed with). Tiger Prawn risotto was very bad (both the prawn, and the risotto). Grilled Octopus was average (size, prep and quality of octopus left a lot to be desired). The Calamari Citrus was also less than average. Lot's of the seafood sadly missed the mark - Tuna Crudo was the most satisfactory of all the seafood items. I will say that the cocktails were prepared well. Including a welcome drink. And the juices were fresh - albeit expensive. In fact, everything was overpriced - but it is London, I get it. Still wish the food tasted better. The atmosphere was loud and energetic. The cherry on top was the service charge (highest line item on the bill). Cheers to ownership and management for appropriating Greek culture and putting a heavy London spin on the dining experience. My family would have had some choice words for you, thankfully they were not present to be insulted. Anyone wanting Greek food, I would recommend to look elsewhere. The culture and cuisine has A LOT to offer, unfortunately Mazi disappointed for us.

Came here on a recommendation of a friend who lives in London and we were not at all disappointed…read more We started with some great cocktails and I really enjoyed the Aegean Negroni I opted for; the addition of black pepper simple syrup really added to the complexity of the drink. Every single dish we had was superb, from the jars of tzatziki and tiropita to the crispy calamari and seabass tartare to start. The fresh bread, which was lightly charred, really paired well with the tzatziki and tiropita which were lightly whipped and so flavorful. The seabass came with a cucumber and jalapeno broth which had just the right amount of spice to elevate the fish. For main we split the lamb and grilled octopus which were both perfectly prepared. The lamb, which appeared to be sous vide, was cooked to an exquisite medium rare and the octopus had a great char both was still tender. The service and setting were both great and we highly recommend this establishment.

I found this restaurant near me, it was amazing experience for me to have food from here…read moreService was good Ambiance was Average

YUM! This restaurant was across the street from our AirBNB and we just stumbled in on our first…read moreday. I don't eat meat so I was dubious but the falafel/halloumi wrap was so good that we went back again in our short 4 day visit!

Truly delicious Mediterranean food in delightful Notting Hill side street. Started with the pitas,…read moredips and olives. We had to order a second set. The smoked eggplant was a revelation! Then delighted the table with medley of lamb shoulder, kebab, octopus, potatoes, labneh and cauliflower. Service was attentive and courteous and outdoor seating makes it safe and delightful for everyone. Cushy seats and blankets on chairs added the comfy feeling. We will be back!

Food, drinks and service are absolutely AMAZING. Francisco and Dimihtri andMaciej are the sweetest…read moreand most attentive staff I've ever encountered since I've been in London. You will not regret ordering their yummy drinks and food.

Great ambiance and amazing food. I had the lamb which was savory and the rice, perfect. Quiet and…read morewe got there early on a Friday.

This place never looked super busy in our four day stay in Notting Hill, but don't let that…read moredissuade you. The best hummus I've had in ages, so creamy. The lentil soup was also very good. Everything was so flavorful and delicious, that we had almost no room for the chicken after we had finished the hummus and naan. Overall a super cute restaurant with great Mediterranean food!

Upon arrival, it was clear this is a family run, deeply loved authentic Greek restaurant. We were…read moregreeted like old friends even though it was clear we were famished tourists. I loved the feel of the place. Small but generous in personal space. Extra effort was made to make sure our party of 6 were comfortable. And the food was delicious. The welcome pre dinner treats such as olives, radishes, and peppers were delightful. Then came the hummus--best I have ever had. The king prawns were simply cooked and wonderful. Everything was so fresh! The calamari, the Greek salad. All excellent. The entrees our party enjoyed included lamb, chicken, spanakopita, falafel, and so much more. If I lived in the area, I would frequent the place. I even commented to my wife that I could see myself landing at LHR and making my way straight to Aphrodite!

Being vegan, I thought I'd have a tough time getting something here. What with most yelpers waxing…read moreeloquent about their lamb and fish. But our host was the most pleasant man and fished out items from the kitchen that weren't only vegan but also delicious! To begin with, even without ordering anything, pitas, flava bean salad, and olives, which, by themselves, more than hold their own. The falafels are one of the best I've tasted in London. And the hummus was unbelievable. For mains, the dolmades were excellent. Even the roasted potatoes that our host offered, and which weren't on the menu, were amazing. Overall, the chefs and hosts at the Aprodite Taverna take real joy in feeding people. And I'd definitely go here again: for the food as well as the service.

Wow! I was looking forward to coming here and fortunately it was about a five minute walk from the…read morehotel. Started out the trip here the first morning. When you walk in it's overwhelming because everything looks so good. I was only ordering for myself, and it was a cluster deciding what to get. I went with an almond croissant and then also a blueberry muffin for later. It's the kind of thing where you want to order one of everything. Trust me. The almond croissant was very good. I really enjoyed it. I won't say it was the best I've ever had, but it was definitely up there. I usually do a standard butter croissant and I didn't because I was so overwhelmed with how good everything looked and wanting to try something more. In hindsight, I probably should have tried the butter croissant because I bet it would have been amazing. A friend tried some small cookies and I was able to sample those. They were also great. The blueberry muffin was also very tasty although it probably would have been better if I didn't wait 12 hours to eat it! Overall, you should come here and order a bunch of stuff. There's really no other way around it. I do feel that a place like this should have exceptional coffee as well. I got a flat white and it was only just okay The set up for coming in and ordering and then needing to move outside so you don't feel like you're crowding the register while you wait for your coffee drink is a little bit of a mess. They should have a better flow here or if they're going to have coffee have it off to the side or something. But it's really all about the pastry here and that's the star. The coffee is kind of and after thought anyway. Definitely check Ottolenghi out if you're in the area!

Great takeout with many interesting options. We weren't exactly sure how it worked so we got in…read moreline and felt slightly rushed to order takeout quickly. The salad assortment was really delicious and we took some pastries to go as well. Honestly, we didn't even realize there was a sit down option. Definitely stop if you are in the area.

Stopped by today for a late lunch and the female server was so helpful! She was so friendly and she…read morerecommended some Lebanese dishes that were amazing! Highly recommended!

The four of us were searching for a place for lunch in the neighborhood and opted for the Cedar…read more The lunch menu seemed like a nice bet, so we settled down inside the small restaurant. Two of us had the lamb gyro and one had chicken shwarma, and one had the falafel lunch special. The service was very friendly, and the food came out in good order. I just wish I had ordered the chicken since the lamb was nor very tender. It wasn't bad, just a little bit too tough for my taste. I think I had in my mind that the gyro would be life the American style, sliced off that big hunk of rotating meat on a spit, while this was actual lamb. The bread served with the meal was excellent as was the plate of pickles, olives and turnips. The restaurant was clean and the service was friendly as well. Just stay away from the lamb if you want tender meat.

THIS PLACE DESERVES 11 STARS…read more I came to London as a tourist, not knowing what to expect. My son and I found out about this place by a recommendation by someone in our hotel. The food is Mediterranean, which is a delicious food type already. Melabes is in a great location which has tons of shops around. So, when you get tired of spending your pounds in central London, you can come here for an amazing experience. The atmosphere is splendid and decorated beautifully. The service is impeccable, we got our food extremely swiftly. And lastly, the food is so delicious my conscious doesn't want to stop eating. So in conclusion, come on down for an overall splendid experience.

All the small plates collection were excellent The hot…read morebread out of the oven is a must with the spicy tahini sauce Nice ambient Friendly staff

2nd time in 2 weeks I have been here - this time with a small group. Having spoken to the excellent…read moreand friendly waitress on my last visit she said they do things such as Maqlubah (Arabic for upside down) for parties of at least 4/5. It is a dish with chicken or lamb, rice and vegetables which is all cooked in the one pot, and then tipped 'upside down'. We had the lamb maqlubah. It was £25 per head for 5 people and there was absolutely loads of food. You got starters included - a mix of hot and cold meze - yoghurt, tabuleh, houmous, falafel, lamb, sausage and bread. The centre piece though was the maqlubah - the lamb was falling off the bone, the rice well cooked and so we're the vegetables. We struggles to finish it. Highly recommended if with a group - must give them a day or two notice in advance to cook it.

Delicious food ! My friend and I split the foul, muhammara, the labneh and halloumi. The food came…read morerelatively quickly. Good value for the prices. Only downside was the tall waiter with curly hair doesn't seem to understand English well. He seemed to have trouble understanding our orders.

We came here many years ago and the line was out the door. The food used to be fantastic…read more Unfortunately- that's no longer the case. Service was good- but food was expensive & barely mediocre.

my husband and 2 sons at at this restaurant and the food was excellent. I had the moussaka, and it…read morewas tasty with good layers and flavour. The lamb leg was very tender and cooked well. My children shared the chicken escalope, and they loved it--crispy on the outside and soft inside. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. The dishes were generous and well prepared. The whole meal was enjoyable, and I would happily go back. It's a great spot if you want simple, delicious Greek food.