We ended up at The Carob Tree after a rather hungry stroll in Hampstead Heath. Overly grateful for…read morethe table and ungraciously eager to order, "no no, we'll order drinks and food together." Now that we should stumble across a restaurant so well reviewed by my boss is simply delirious luck, but to be greeted by just the right character of host was wonderful. A quick scan of the menu we had been recommended to choose around five dishes, including a dip or two, a couple of meat dishes and a salad. Naturally we went for a bit more than suggested, because by this stage no food seemed like it could be enough - but we restrained from ordering everything, which I felt was good of us. The houmous and melin tzanosalata to you and I that's: roasted aubergine, tomato , garlic olive oil and lemon dip came with fresh toasted pita - apparently delicious, but I requested something non-glutenous and some refreshing cucumber fit the bill. Oh and wine - let's not forget the wine. The restaurant itself it simple, but extremely welcoming and was buzzing with chatter and evidently very happy guests. The wine was going down a treat, but we were clearly looking starved and assured our food would be coming out as soon as each dish was cooked - that's how small plates work and we were happy to wait. But shortly they arrived in their individual glory - coal grilled asparagus with kefalotiri - that's a delicate cheese, and who doesn't like cheese, on everything? Keftedes next, these are a generously sized mixture of minced pork, spices and potato fried in little balls. But it's not over yet, here goes the charcoal grilled lamb... I know, I know.. I'm hungry all over again. Fresh lemon squeezed on everything; mouthfuls of smokey meat, perked up with fresh flavours red onion and sweet grilled peppers And it wouldn't be a proper meze if we didn't have some squid.. again, the charcoal grill just gives it that flavour that I can't quite get over on every mouthful. The tentacles were particularly crispy, which sounds barbaric but really we all know they're the best bit. Filled to the brim, there's no intention of looking at the dessert menu (though we all know there's a second stomach for that!) But it seems sweet is not an option here - before we could ask for the bill our host has popped these down and almost before we can say thank you.. Greek baklava - layers of filo pastry, syrup honey and chopped nuts We mentioned thrice how sweet it is and by the fourth consideration of its intensity we'd demolished the lot . Concluding, that it was just sweet enough. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. I'd thoroughly recommend a visit here, via the woods or just getting in the car works too! A full review available with photos on my blog www.survivalsurvival.com

In my quest for the best Greek restaurant in London, I found myself in this establishment across…read morefrom Parliament hill. They have a nice outside seating area that was closed, and the demographic in the restaurant was a bit over middle aged. That didn't bother us much, the food was very good, I particularly enjoyed the sausages and happily dipped them and my pitta in the tzatziki sauce. 3 things that bothered me about Carob tree were that the vibe resembles more a posh english restaurant (even with the faint greek music in the background), the fact that the bottled water we ordered was room temperature (if you know me, you know how much that infuriates me) and the worst thing was that we saw the other tables getting their complimentary baclava dessert but a plate never reached our table! :( Overall it was a lovely meal, if you want something quiet and don't mind paying for the privilege.

Small neighborhood cafe with great service and food…read more Perfectly cooked poached eggs.

Delicious and delightful! I ate a lovely late-lunch smoked salmon/avocado sandwich and fresh salad…read moresprinkled with pomegranate for a very reasonable price. Great friendly service, great decor, nice ambiance and music, clean bathrooms. Top job!

I absolutely love this place. All the evenings I have had here have been seriously epic. I never…read moreleave Apollo before 2am, yet I always feel like I am one of the first to leave. If you are looking for an evening of great Greek food, dancing, drink, and live music, look no further, this is your place. The food here is so good, you MUST come hungry, even better starving because they serve you about 5 courses here. Be sure to pace yourself! It's easy to fill yourself up on the tasty starters of gorgeous humous, aubergine, and various tasty seafood. Don't arrive early here. If you come before 10pm the place will seem dead. The live music on weekends doesn't start until about 11 and that's when the real party starts. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes as there is a good sized dance floor! Apollo is a diamond in the rough of Seven Sisters! Be sure to make a night of it!

By far THE best greek restaurant in LONDON. Great service…read morewarm and cozy place They are also offering 2 for 1 dinners which suprisingly they have not advertised yet. Here is what we had A huge array of meze , which is a sort of appetizers, great fish plate , then a steak then finished with fruits and desserts. We were surprised at the affordability and wonderful athmospere of this place They are the best in my book.

Great family restaurant. Excellent food at reasonable prices. Great with children too.read more

I really enjoyed the service and a great cheeseburger! They have a wide variety of food. They serve…read morebreakfast food all day! Thats a plus if you just want breakfast at 8 p.m.

My girlfriend and I ate here a couple of weeks ago and had a lovely meal. It reminded me a lot of…read morebeing on holiday! We had a seat right in front of the large, retractable windows, shared a very tasty paella, drank a lovely Chilean white wine, and then spoke to the owner/chef at the end as he thanked us for coming. Both him and our waitress were charming. A local, and much-hidden, gem, we'll be coming back soon.

Bistro Laz is a lovely cheep as chips mediteranean restaurant…read more A simple turkish style menu with very friendly staff make this a midweek favorite for me and friends. The Peroni beer on tap is great as well! Just love those bubbles.

Laz is one of those places that if you spend time in the area, you will keep going back to…read more Friendly staff with chat, they will make you feel at home very quickly. Prices are very reasonable, almost cheap, for the excellent quality of food. Recommended is the Laz Special which even comes covered with a brass-looking dome before the sumptuous dish is revealed. I would recommend this place to anyone in the area.

I visited the place again and food was delicious and had a great experience with service, will…read morevisit again.

Whatever they're trying to achieve here, it's all Greek to me. I just don't get Cilicia. It wants…read moreto be a laid back informal Greek taverna on the Aegean Sea. It isn't. For an informal mediterranean meal head just a few doors down to Pamphylia. A local Tapas bar, also offering full meals, breakfasts and lunchtime offers. For an evening on the Ionian head to The Bazouka on The Hill. To be fair I have only sampled their breakfasts and lunches, not evening meal, but nothing they have offered me has made me want to go there in the evening. In the morning I was presented with a half decent fry up for £5 and certainly it looked healthier than something from a greasy spoon, but the restaurant had the atmosphere of a department store cafe. At lunch I sat outside and certainly enjoyed the opportunity to do so. Sitting i the sun, I ordered a large greek salad. It was plentiful, but tasted no better than something I could have knocked up myself. You know the difference between restaurant salad and your own salad, well thats what I am on about. This isn't an awful restaurant. I feel bad giving it 2 stars, but I want to make sure you understand, it simply isn't up to scratch with the other restaurants in Muswell Hill. They need to raise their game.

Recommended this place by some friends while we were up the road at the pub grabbing some pints…read more Extensive menu with a wide array of offerings. I've never been to to a Turkish restaurant before. First on the table was some green olives, a small plate of spicy tomato sauce and piping hot crispy bread was delivered shortly after. My girlfriend ended up getting the lamb shish. Generous portion with intensely flavored minced lamb, molded over a skewer and grilled over hot coals. I opted for a couple of meze, Turkish appetizers. The marinated broadbean with dill and olive oil above a bed of yogurt and the lamb kidneys. The broadbeans were also fantastic, tender, but not mushy, with a great combination of flavors. The quantity of yogurt was a bit much for my palate, but still delicious. The lamb kidneys were the star, well seasoned with a generous amounts of sumac. They were still sizzling on the table when they arrived, topped with sliced red onions. Crispy on the outside yet tender and not over cooked at all. Thought it couldn't get better, but another friend ordered some spicy lamb dish that looked like mini grilled burger patties. She gave me a small piece and wow! Imbued with a delightful smokiness from the coals and that hot sauce it was brushed with was the perfect compliment. I am a sucker for spicy food though. I highly recommend this place if you are ever in the neighborhood.

We had a great dinner at Petek. It was a bit out of the way for us coming from Kensington, but we…read morewere going there to meet friends. The food was great and the quantities generous. A highlight for me was the baklava which had more flavor than just the sweetness which I find in most baklava.

Went here for impromptu bite to eat this afternoon and had an absolutely amazing Greek lunch. I was…read morecraving a pork souvlaki (Greek kebab), and the owner couldn't have been happier to divert from the menu to make my request. While the pork was on the grill, he brought some dolmades to the table, vine leaves stuffed with rice and mince. Delicious! The souvlaki was equally as amazing - beautifully cooked pork shoulder wrapped in a pitta with salad and tzatziki. I was stuffed in the end. Great place. Definitely recommend if you're looking for good Greek food in the area!