Gabriel's Warf is a buzzing energetic little alcove on the Southbank. Little shops, restaurants and…read morebars in a long circle shape with the middle filled with carved wood logs creating interesting shaped chairs. Studio Six is the perfect little café/bar/restaurant. I often come here in the summer with a couple of friends and drink copious amounts of wine and order delicious food such as handmade spinach and ricotta ravioli with a coarse tomato chilli and basil sauce rocket and fresh parmesan or homemade salmon fishcakes with mixed leaves and pickled beetroot. The exterior is all seating under a canopy. The seating to the left is for those who wish to drink and eat, where the seating to the right is for those who just wish to drink ad may order later. Inside is a seated restaurant area which is perfect for the winter time. Out the back of the restaurant is an enclosed outdoor section, perfect if you have children and you wish them to feel comfortable running around. Great little spot in the summer! Afterwards you can take a stroll down the Southbank and wander through the endless amount of outdoor activities!

This is one of the nicest meals I've had in YEARS! I had…read moresuperfood risotto made with butternut squash, kale and bulgur wheat. As a veggie it's SO dull to always have risotto but theirs was different (as made with quinoa and bulgur wheat) and just yum. I was using my fingers at the end to scoop up extra sauce! My boyfriend had steak pie which he reported was also yummy. AND they had raspberry kopparverg which is so hard to find. We sat in a little conservatory and felt so happy and sunny. The staff were really nice and the whole thing came to £30! When we left about 7 the place was packed so I really feel I've unearthed a secret gem!

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.

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!

Went here for dinner right after checking into our hotel next door after we trekked from Athens…read moreInternational to Luten Airport on 10/24/2018. The owner is really, really into his restaurant and excitedly told us all about all the different specials and options. My sister and I got the set menu, the Artemis (meat) menu which was fairly steep at £27.50 per person. Food was good and came in courses. 1. Sauce sampler of hummus, taramosalata, tzatziki and baba ganoush with bread. 2. Meat sampler of a single keftede, spanakopita and loukaniko per person. 3. Horatiki salad. 4. Entree served family style of grilled pork and chicken. 5. Dessert of yogurt with honey, a single baklava, karydopita and kataifi per person. Courses came out fairly slow and they unfortunately forgot about us for our last course. The owner gives great service, but he can't be expected to be on top of every table as it got very busy. The female server with reddish hair (spoke Greek) seemed out of it and not a good help to him. We ended up spending more than 2 hours at the restaurant, and it came down to the owner not having good support from the one waitress around, but the food was very good. Would have preferred it to be a little less expensive, but I'd go back.

The man who took my order (perhaps the owner?) was so over the top that he sold me on me meal…read morebefore I had it. Never had a more effusive / friendly man selling me on my food. Unfortunately the hype didn't live up to the results. The octopus (You'll love it! It's amazing!) was too crispy / oily for me and felt overcooked. The eggplant dip was too acidic for me to have more than a few bites. The cod roe dip was bright pink to my surprise and it was yummy but thick, kind of like an aioli and I couldn't eat much.

This is one of the best Greek restaurants I've ever been to. It looks like hole in the wall, but…read morewhen you walk in as a regular you're greeted with friendly smiles, handshakes, and hugs. I suggest getting the meze set. I would also suggest not eating for the entire day. It's plate after plate after plate. The food is so flavorful, fresh, and hot, there's not much you couldn't love about this place. For how much food you get it's relatively inexperience and it'll leave you 100% satisfied with a full belly. This is such a wonderful local gem.

Yummy Greek supper at Tsiakkos in Maida Vale. We had a delicious beetroot salad and feta salad and…read morefor entrees we enjoyed the slow burnt pork (delicious dark pork crispy bits here & there too) & kleftiko (slow roasted fall off the bone lamb) both served with rice. Delicious. The food came faster than the check! Our server. George, was particularly pleasant too! Very busy on a Wednesday evening but we were seated promptly after arriving (7pm).

Location, Location, Location! Hidden in the smaller and…read morehidden streets of Holborn sits Konaki. A warm and charming Greek restaurant with fairy lights that give it a nice touch, especially during winter time. During the summer the little garden on the back can make you have and enjoyable dining experience. In terms of the food, I have no complaints. Feels and tastes authentic (to my standards), the moussaka is meaty and packed with veggies, whilst ouzo is a nice digestif (if you like anise). If you don't remember anything else about this review please remember this; try the appetizer made with cod roe, olive oil and garlic. Sublime. Service could improve a little as it is sometimes very welcoming, and sometimes a bit cold. It needs to become consistent, and when this happens they might achieve a wining combination.

Absolutely delicious!!! Really legit Greek food that is…read moretastefully flavored and rightly portioned. We had the hummus, and baked feta as appetizers and they were some of the best of its kind I've ever tasted! Highly recommend

Amazing food and service. Everything fresh and flavorful. Don't miss it. Share many plates to get…read morethe full experience. Bravo!!

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.

Friendly and attentive service. We felt welcome as we approached the restaurant. Delicious food. We…read morehad the Adana plate and wrap and would highly recommend. The ambience reminded me of my time in southern Turkey.

I LOVE Turkish cuisine, but I rarely get the opportunity to eat it. I've never been to a proper…read moreTurkish restaurant, so this place was kinda like Nirvana for me! It was one of the best meals I've ever had, so it goes without saying that it was also the BEST Turkish cuisine I've ever tasted. The service was impeccable and the male host that evening gave us more bread (for FREE) when he saw we had a lot of dips left and no more mile high flat bread. I loved every minute I was there stuffing my face and enjoying the colorful, eccentrically light ambiance. A MUST try even if you need to take the tube for a couple of stops and change lines!!

Wonderful late dinner last night. Delicious small plates of hummus, koftas, lamb kebabs and grilled…read morechicken. Service was exemplary as we arrived just before the kitchen closed. The desserts were equally delightful. Very nice atmosphere.

Had an amazing dinner at Amber tonight! We sat at the chefs counter and it was like watching a…read moresymphony. The kitchen is so well organized and it was so much fun watching them put all the dishes together. We got the atom (labneh dip), fried cauliflower, pita, smoked potatoes, steak, courgettes, hummus gnocchi, and the mango baklava, and cloud cheesecake for dessert. Every dish was amazing. Seriously don't sleep on the hummus gnocchi because it's a sleeper hit! Also the cauliflower might be the best I've ever had. The cocktails were ok and the service was friendly but not overly attentive. Highly recommend!