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.

Food was so fresh and delicious. This is a great hidden gem in this neighborhood. The service was…read moreexcellent and they went out of their way to make everything perfect. We came to dinner at a little quieter time-food was perfectly cooked and seasoned.

Very delicious food Somehow this restaurant doesn't have…read moremany people and I admit the food is a lit bit over priced. But it is a very interesting place and I love the food a lot

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.

The food was amazing. It is a family run shop and everything was authentic. It was extremely hot…read moreoutside and the restaurant was only a little bit cooler. We had the hummus tzatziki and lamb kabobs with rice and bread. All of the food was delicious!

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.

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).

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.

This has been a special place for years. I took my daughter there just by chance in 2018 and it…read morewas fantastic. I was introduced to mastiha liquor given gratis upon sitting down, the loukamades in a box with the once chocolate one was a great touch. I live outside of the UK but when each of my children reached a certain age, I would take them on a trip to London and Mazi was always on the itinerary. Unfortunately the experience has dwindled each time. I took my youngest to Mazi this summer and they could not have cared less. Additionally the crowds and vibrancy I remember are much less. But the service was the most disappointing. I tried to explain how we had been looking forward to this and our family tradition (I even bought the cookbook), but to no avail. Maybe I was too excited and it was just a normal night for them. The great ideas of the menu seem to be just on autopilot now. Perhaps the novelty of it all has worn off on me too, but the loukamades presentation is different now. Boxes are gone. And perhaps I should not have ordered the radishes, but it came out without any dipping sauce or anything. Just raw radishes. Maybe it's still a great place, and maybe it was just an off night, but I will no longer be taking that risk. .

You will love this somewhat strange, yet authentic Greek cafe/deli/takeaway. The man behind the…read morecounter is actually Greek, and so far everything we have tried has been delicious. And you won't believe what a bargain everything is!

The gyros was very good, although a little bit too fatty. The potato-carrot salad was tasty but the…read moreaubergine dish was very disgusting. I don't know if there was a mistake in the making but it tasted like sparkling water and vinegar with aubergines. The price is reasonable and the place is clean!

This place was super cute, small and very clean, yet big enough for a group of friends…read more The cashier lady who also would be our server, was very friendly and polite. They have the menu up on the board as well as a QR code, you can order at the register as well as online which I found very convenient if you don't want your server to keep coming to check on you for when you're ready. I ordered a gyro and a Greek salad on the side, not only were the portions generous, but it was so delish, the salad had plenty of dressing and plenty of everything, the gyro was hard to grab from how full it was (a very good problem to have if you ask me) and very affordable which I was surprised. For drinks, they did have beer and wine as well as some juiced and coke products, one thing though, they didn't have ice, not just that day but in general, maybe a Greek think? Not sure but be mindful of that, luckily my soda was already cold lol. The place is like a cross between a regular restaurant and a fast food place, where you can comfortably sit and your food comes out fairly quickly, I recommend this place to all my friends, and can't wait to go back again!

large variety of traditional Greek dishes. Greek salad was…read moreperfect ! Highly recommend this restaurant!

A quaint little Greek cafe, Alexandros can boast a full working staff of Athenians, all of whom…read morespeaking that most ancient of languages and sporting the longest names conceivable. The food is pretty expensive though, I will say that, and I wouldn't advocate it on the grounds of cleanliness - the place has a homely air but only maybe because it's quite grubby. Look out for the houmous - if you get some on your plate you might feel a little unwell (this is probably just me as I hate houmous), the person next to me was tucking in with relish. Some people...

I enjoyed my meal, I found the staff very friendly and the shop freshly decorated (as they open in…read moreapril 2009) and clean there is a good selection of food on the menu at very decent prices and the portions are large, but the best is their Greek Souvalki, Well worth visiting.

In my field, Iran carries a different meaning. In my food preferences, I love middle eastern food…read morethe most. This was close to Paddington, where you find good Iran and Iraqi restaurants. I can't believe how good everything here is. You must get the bread and lamb combo. I was very impressed with their aubergine dishes which is eggplant based for Americans. We don't really know what Aubergine is but my Brits friends made that known to me years ago Good portion. My favorite was however the bread which was freshly made and only £2.50. Great ambience to boot. Lots of single diners and family diners. I would definitely come back next time! Really the best Iranian food!

Excellent customer service, beautiful ambiance and pleasant traditional Persian music playing. Came…read moreIn on a casual cold Sunday evening for a late night dinner after a busy day of traveling from Amsterdam. So happy To be smelling the aromas and spices , Ordered the Fesenjun Stew which is a Sunday special here. This is one of my favorite stews and a real treat. My partner had the lamb and chicken kabob and the plate was just fresh and gorgeous