Absolutely awful experience. Avoid. Check your bill carefully.
Food was average, service was (not Cypriot or Greek), rushed (as below review-they were in a hurry for you to leave and bring the bill to get you out), however what is unacceptable is the attitude of the owner of this place.
He is so rude and incredibly disrespectful of his customers. I asked what was on my (illegible) bill and there was a high service charge (18%! higher than the stated 12%) and a cover charge. Cover charge was dissapointing as I hadnt been told but fine as we had eaten the olives.
I do not agree with service charges. At best they dont encourage good service as you dont have the choice to vary the tip to reward good service, at worst it usually goes to the owner, not to the actual waiters/resses.
As usual I requested for the service charge to be removed (remember it was not legible or labelled as such and was significantly higher than stated) saying I would prefer to leave a cash tip. I have done in all restaurants inc. the Ritz and Dorchester without any bother. The owner refused, shouted at us in front of the entire restaurant and kept proding my arm. He said it was illegal and refused to bring a new bill. He threatened to call the police but did not. I see below another reviewer had this same problem!
After waiting for 30mins and getting more of his bullying, slamming his fists, shouting and prodding, I threatened to leave wihout paying he agreed to remove the service charge. After that I didnt want to leave a tip.
My advice-avoid this restaurant. Customer service is everything and the owner is awful. As the below reviewers say he could do with the lesson.
IF you do go to this restaurant please do ask (politely) for the service charge to be removed and leave a cash tip. The owner has to realise that service charges are not mandatory and the more people who ask the more likely he is to realise this.
There is MUCH better food at cypriot restaurants in Barnet (Blueberries), Camden (Lemonia) and round the corner in W2 on Hereford Rd (Aphrodite Tavern). Dont waste your evening and defintely dont bring guests here read more