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    Lemonia

    4.0 (115 reviews)
    ModerateGreek
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Jennifer S.

    I was quickly seated upon entry and served by a waiter, which already was a good start. I got the aubergine "salad"- really a dip- and the artichokes and beans starters. The mains seemed a bit pricey to me. Another positive for this place is the complementary dish of radishes, olives and carrots placed on the table, drizzled with olive oil. A really lovely touch! Pita is extra. Both my dishes were very good. Full of herbs that commented the vegetables; the artichoke dish is in a tomato sauce and there is a generous serving of beans. A complementary Turkish delight is also served at the end of the meal. The restaurant interior is airy and comfortable.

    Staying in London this week, we saved the best dinner for last. Comfy neighborhood local mom & pop shop. Friendly service & delicious food. We enjoyed calamari, saganaki, pita, tsatziki, taramasalata, chicken, pork & lamb Souvlaki, rice, roasted potatoes and galaktobouriko. Highly recommend this authentic Greek spot. Run, don't walk...you won't be disappointed!!!

    Side of broad beans- delicious
    Amanda M.

    Wow, this place is special! It's a very authentic Greek restaurant located in Primrose Hill. The interior is wonderfully decorated and makes you feel at home and oh so happy. Service is excellent- they catered to our every need and didn't make us feel rushed in any way despite the restaurant being very busy. The food was delicious. I think one of my favourite things was the side of broad beans. It had such wonderful rich flavours- I could have had that as a main meal and been as happy as a puppy. What? It's true. We also shared the hummus with pita bread, dolmas, seafood platter and stuffed vegetables. The seafood was all grilled perfectly. Overall, the food they offer here is just very high quality and wonderful tasting. They don't make anything crazy out of it, it's just lovingly cooked with quality ingredients. It was a really nice experience and I'd love to come back again. Just a warning though, even on weekdays it gets very busy later in the evening.

    Leon C.

    I have wanted to dine at Lemonia for quite some time and finally got my opportunity late last night. This very popular Primrose Hill, Greek restaurant was as vibrant as ever. On being seated my lady and I were transported into what I can only describe as a stunning garden type restaurant. There were huge hanging baskets spilling over with dark green foliage, and although I have never been to Greece, I couldn't help but feel transported there. Every server was a character straight out of Grumpy Old Men. This really added something to the atmosphere. Being served by Old Greek men leads to a different vibe than if being served by a giggly 18yr old girl. There was only one choice for the food. We had the £18.50 per head Mezze. Every dish was fresh tasting and decidedly yummy. The hummus we had was potentially the best I have ever eaten. Our three courses were served with precise timing and we were full to bursting by the end of the meal. I would definitely dine here again, and the quality of Lemonia comes out in it's atmosphere and food. It is certainly a cut above its little sister Limani.

    lemon tart
    Josy A.

    It's funny to see that Lemonina has such mixed reviews! We sometimes take a detour on our walk home, and we noticed that this place is always always busy, with happy diners and tasty looking food...So one night we dropped in to give it a try. I really loved the food here. The spanakopita, the saganaki cheese, the grilled seafood, the courgette croquettes... it was all just lovely. We even had room for desert, so I can also report that the greek yogurt and the lemon tart are both tasty too! The waiters could be hard to flag down, even though there were quite a few under occupied who just seemed to chill near the main entrance. But other than that, I really enjoyed everything. I'm sure we'll come back.

    Quail, lamb and potato.
    Nick S.

    B-list British celebs and equally dull food. So the food: Quail was dry and garnished like it was the 80's still. Saganaki was dry and expensive and boring. Aubergine mash/dip was bland and mealy. Bread was boring and dry. Salad had this awful sweet dressing on it. Bleh! I can't believe this is my local restaurant. So let down. The only good thing was the wine, probably because they didn't make it themselves. Why this place is so highly rated is simply beyond me. ps. Since the service is grudging at best, please stand up to the optional 12.5% service charge. Don't fall for this Britain- restaurants play of your social fear of looking cheap to get you to pay this. The service here can be seriously slow and the food is already way overpriced for what it is. Wait staff in the UK are paid a living wage and get national health. Most in London pay more as well. In America service workers often don't have health care, and rely on tips. Waiters in many American states can earn as little as $2.13 USD an hour- seriously. It is a totally different system in America, don't be a sucker and adopt it in Britain just because other countries do it.

    Alice S.

    I love Lemonia with such a strong passion that I try to take all my friends and relatives at least once when they come and visit me in London. I used to live just round the corner and became quite a regular, and now that I live in the opposite end of town, I still make regular excursions to get my fill of calamari and taramosalata. It is such a friendly, lively and casual restaurant. Full of families, couples and locals, Lemonia has a regular and loyal clientele due to its excellent service and consistently good food, that is well-priced. I have worked my way steadily through the menu and have now perfected my menu selection- hummous, taramosalata, pitta, spanakopita, calamari, sausage, chicken shashlik and rice. Perfect.

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    Great food and a welcoming staff! We were visiting from California and were blown away by the authenticity and flavor.

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    Delicious food. Beautiful environment. Would recommend. A few vegan options (which was my interest) but its not a vegan restaurant.

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    Aphrodite Taverna

    Aphrodite Taverna

    4.6(15 reviews)
    2.5 miBayswater
    £££

    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.

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