Honestly, feeling a strong sense to give a one star review. Never thought I would be asked to leave the 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. read more

Came here on a recommendation of a friend who lives in London and we were not at all disappointed. We started with some great cocktails and I really enjoyed the Aegean Negroni I opted for; the addition of black pepper simple syrup really added to the complexity of the drink. Every single dish we had was superb, from the jars of tzatziki and tiropita to the crispy calamari and seabass tartare to start. The fresh bread, which was lightly charred, really paired well with the tzatziki and tiropita which were lightly whipped and so flavorful. The seabass came with a cucumber and jalapeno broth which had just the right amount of spice to elevate the fish. For main we split the lamb and grilled octopus which were both perfectly prepared. The lamb, which appeared to be sous vide, was cooked to an exquisite medium rare and the octopus had a great char both was still tender. The service and setting were both great and we highly recommend this establishment. read more

It is the most amazing Greek food you will try outside of Athens!! The feta tempura was outstanding. The Greek salad had the sweetest cherry tomatoes I've ever eaten. Great calamari and their grilled octopus was amazing!!! Asparagus with Morels was grilled to perfection and their tzatziki was beautifully done. Best experience we've had in London this week... read more

What an experience! A modern take on Greek food. They started us off with an amazing passion fruit spritzer "welcome shot". Then we ordered the eggplant "jar" which is a spread served with delicious warm bread! Fried calamari was delicious, as well as sea bass tartare and pork belly tacos! But the winner was the truffle chicken. We were full from previous courses but still cleaned the plate! With delicious mushrooms, perfectly cooked chicken and an incredible truffle scent and taste. Definitely recommend!! read more

Saw multiple mice running around, really gross! Also the food is overpriced and nothing special.

Excellent and intimate modern Greek cuisine... my brother in law (who is Greek) found this place via Yelp! I believe. It is located near Kensington Gardens, about 1.5 miles west. We came here for lunch on a Friday after arriving earlier in the day from the United States. We were hungry! However, note that Mazi's food is served "tapas" style and is meant for sharing. We had a number of dishes, including modern takes on horiatiki and stifada. The pork belly tacos were delicious (but small). I also enjoyed the zucchini croquettes and eggplant dip (there are a number of vegetarian options). Overall the place is quite expensive. For four adults and two children, our tab came out to be about £150. On our way out, I noticed a pre-fixe lunch menu that offers two courses for £15 or three courses for £22. I should have paid more attention! (They never offered us this menu or mentioned it). Service was good. The food comes out when it is reward. They called a cab for us when we were about ready to leave. Definitely worth a try but don't expect what you would get at a true Greek taberna! read more

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Mazi is a charming Greek tapas restaurant in Notting Hill, probably the best modern Greek food I've had in London. The menu is all sharable small plates. To start, Mazi offers a selection of "jars" which are freshly made spreads such as fish roe mousse and pureed grilled aubergine. The later was fantastic, I almost ordered a second one! Accompanied with homemade breads, ordering a few jars is the a perfect way to get your evening going---we were even provided with a small aperitif. For the main event, we shared a few dishes, the standouts being the Cool Souvlaki with crispy pork strips---which essentially is like a fresh Greek spring roll (Asian Greek fusion perhaps!), and the braised lamb with slow cooked shoulder baklava. The lamb was so tender it fell apart on my fork. I never had a savory baklava before, it's definitely going on my short-list going forward! Prices are high but not outlandish, most of the sharable plates are in the £8-15 range. Mazi is definitely worth adding to your short-list of Greek restaurants! read more

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Despite the big-plate-little-food nature of the place the food is actually quite nice. Tasty, well presented, good service all nice. I don't know Greek food but it was all wonderful read more

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HIGHLY recommend. This place had such a charming atmosphere with amazing food! You could tell all of their dishes were carefully made and handled with love. Everything just seemed so thoughtful and I loved the tapas vibe of it all. My friend and I shared the tempura feta with lemon marmalade and caper merengue (my favorite. wow.), octopus (very well cooked), grilled aubergine (eggplant) jar with soy and thyme honey, and the black truffle chicken, hunkar begendi. All amazing dishes! I want to try the lamb when I go back, because I was already so full from all of these. I love this place! read more

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London is full of Greek cuisine, but Mazi has been my favourite for quite some time. Inspired by the foods of old Greece, this charming restaurant brings together classic dishes handed down for generations and a contemporary flair for presentation and style. The whole concept of Mazi revolves around the fact that their dishes are meant to be shared by every guest at the table, which was perfect for my friend and I. When we arrived, we were greeted by our friendly server, who was more than happy to explain the menu. We started with perfectly grilled aubergine, with a touch of soy and thyme honey, and an authentic tzatziki with only a pinch of garlic, which were uniquely presented in rustic glass jars. We also shared a hot plate of feta tempura, served with lemon marmalade and caper meringue. I loved the mix of the creamy feta with the crunchy batter, and the tanginess of the lemon and sweetness of the capers were spot on. For the one of the mains, we had grilled octopus, which was delicious and perfectly charred, and the herbed potato salad and olive tapenade were the perfect accompaniments. My absolute favorite part was the Greek desserts, which we shared, but I was more than content to eat them all myself. The Galaktoboureko was delicious, the custard creamy and the dough light and flaky, with a hint of sweet syrup. We also enjoyed frozen Greek yogurt, topped with candied quince and a cinnamon oat crunch. Yum! Mazi is the best modern representation of the Greek cuisine in London, and the service and staff were excellent and accommodating. I particularly loved the way the food was presented, which really tied the rustic vibe of the restaurant's décor into the food. I highly recommend Mazi for anyone looking to escape to Greece through their taste buds! read more

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We were walk-ins and they squeezed us in for an hour which meant we had no time for dessert. But the food is excellent! The Aubergine jar was very good...as was the grilled octopus, the courgettes, and spanakorisotto. They promptly shoo'd us out with no option for dessert so unfortunately will have to come back if I want to try anything. Bummer because I really wanted to try their galaktoboureko... read more

Food so so, not sure why you would go out for this less the interesting menu. Service not attentive ~ brought wrong order! Then took the order to another table telling them they messed up "their" order so have the scallops. I think the waitress was supposed to bring to me?? Not them since table next no order was messed up!! Bad service to begin with. Ignoring me Bad recommendations.. Small tiny house cocktail. read more

Great Greek restaurant! Not for everyone. Attentive, smart food, looks great tastes great, great concept and interior is amazing and homely. 6pm onwards is when things really get started.... it get's busy so book. I didn't know what to make of this place until i finished. At first, the staff seemed a bit robotic, it's not until you have a joke and a laugh with them that they relax, perhaps the pompous area who knows? Menu is short, simple and tasty; and for two people 2x jars and 2 hot plates is great to start. The waiters can recommend, however trust me until you order you wont know. So be open minded and be prepared to taste finicky social food- none of this my plate my plate... YOU F*CKING SHARE KIDS! Great location, not much else to say, oh 9 quid for a watermelon cosmo... but who cares right when you have food this affordable and different. Oh and one more thing....4 or more? don't even try it. See pics :) read more

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This is a special restaurant, no two ways about it. It's obviously a popular place, though somehow it doesn't feel hectic even though it is quite a small restaurant. It feels like a secret gem that only the locals know but I am sure that is not true. As an aside, Ruth Wilson from Luther and The Affair was eating there the first time I went. She is extremely pretty in person. Not a shock, I suppose. I digress. Mazi a sor of tapas place, with elevated Greek dishes and great service. What more do you want? It's not even crazy expensive. Get a table ASAP! read more

Superlative. The owners are a French-Greek couple and the cuisine combines Greek flavors with French subtlety. Menu tilts toward the vegetarian. That's not us but no matter. Meal for five began with "jars", ie spreadable dips of yoghurt, feta, eggplant, and the like, delivered in jars to the table. The tiropeta (a cheese concoction with crispy filo-like crackers) is the clear standout. Then to tapas sized things (try the courgette keftedes and the pesto calamari, the last finely chopped calamari in pesto sauce accented by a gob of squid ink). The only meat course was truffled chicken: Breast chunks, not over cooked, with a very subtle mushroom side. Wine: thalassitis santorini, dry and minerally, no retsina. Unhappily this unpretentious neighborhood spot is getting popular, and noise levels were high. A bit pricey, but not really given the quality of both food and service. 5 persons: £228 including service and two bottles of wine. read more

Delicious! Fresh and yummy. We had the greek salad which is a must have, the aubergine jar which I found to be a bit salty, the spinach and zucchini entree (winner). read more

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Lovely place. Great food, charming ambiance, good service. Premium pricing, which is just about justified by the high quality of the food. The portions aren't massive, but they are filling; my wife and I had two starters, one shared salad and two mains, and we left absolutely stuffed. Good selection of Greek wines. Overall, this place is outstanding, and if subsequent visits are as good I could see bumping this up to five stars. read more

A fabulous restaurant with Greek food with a modern twist! Definitely not your typical Greek restaurant with standard fare. This place is a standout. We were a party of six, and shared many items. The portions are not huge, but you won't leave hungry. The aubergine appetizer served in a small mason jar, the vegetarian balls with a mint dipping sauce, and the calamari, were truly outstanding! All the selections that we ordered were truly delicious, carefully prepared, and creative. The restaurant is small, intimate and very cozy. The service was also excellent, and one could tell that great pride is taken in the food they serve. Can't wait to visit London again, and eat at Mazi. read more

Don't know how they managed to put so many tables in one tiny room. It's a bit loud and crowded. Def a place for family not romance. read more

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Without a plan for a place to eat, my friend and I were traversing through Kensington. We were both hungry and didn't know where to go. I didn't even check with Yelp first, I just followed my gut instinct upon street observation. We initially spotted another Greek restaurant just down the street from Mazi, but it looked old-school and dark inside. However, Mazi looked very inviting from the street, so we took a look at the menu and got a table. We had a few servers but they were all very polite and helpful explaining the items on the menu. Upon arrival we were given a complimentary shot glass of this refreshing Greek drink - a concoction with mild citrus and very little alcohol. I didn't quite know what to expect with the "Jars", but they turned out to be these exquisite appetizers just bursting with flavor. The calamari "riceless" risotto was just pure awesomeness. Not only did it taste amazing, but the presentation was delightful. I'm an adventurous foodie from NYC and have a special place in my heart for Greek cuisine. I especially enjoy traditional ethnic foods with a contemporary twist... Mazi delivered just that. read more

I went with a bunch of friends and ordered loads from the menu such as meatballs, tzatziki, hummus, grilled aubergines, french fries, smoked mackerel calamari, lamb chops.. I liked everything I tried! This plave does traditional Greek cuisine with a modern twist which I really enjoyed. The ambience is really nice. The decor reminds you of what you would see in a nice upscaled restaurant on a Greek island. The staff was really polite and most of them are Greek which makes it even more authentic experience. I definitely recommend this place! read more

Interesting deconstructed dishes. No new taste. Just smaller and need assembly like ikea.

I was recommended this place by one of my friends and was not disappointed, I was there a couple of weeks ago with two friends. we ordered a good variety of dishes and all were beautiful. Whilst the portion looked small, it was very filling. I would highly recommend this place, as the food and the staff were amazing. read more

Amazing food. Enjoyed the ambience, service and delicious food! Loved the jars, and the best Greek salad I have ever been served. Try Grandma's meatballs -'d the lamb! read more

Delicious food. Promptly arrived on table, friendly staff and beautiful atmosphere. I recommend the amazing loukoums, SO YUM!! I was just a bit disappointed that we have had to eat fast: when you book a table, it's only for 2 hours (it was a Saturday night, I understand they want to make money, but I'm use to spend 4 hours chatting with friends around a nice meal in France... Hate being in a rush, particularly when is not a cheap meal). But beside this tiny cultural choc (I'm new in London), I loved it. read more

FantAstic Greek food with a modern twist. Had the Greek salad which was a very generous portion, black eye pea salad with squid tempura, shiitake mushroom mousaka and grilled squid with potatoes. Great presentation, flavour, cooking and even the service was top notch. Been all over Greece and this is authentic but not some grandmother old school style. It's funky and up beat. 82£ for 2 ppl including drinks and desert read more

Mazi did a superb job organizing a festive lunch for 24 people to celebrate a big birthday. The back garden was set up with a U-shaped table, and the white walls and grapevines overhead transported us to the Mediterranean for the afternoon. The food was exquisite - everything from the Greek salad to the chicken was delicious and light. Even the finickiest eaters loved the grilled octopus! The Mazi team was a pleasure to work with. What a great experience! read more

Went to Mazi for a friend's birthday. We all tried a variety of dishes including: Fish Roe Mousse Tarama, Grandmama's Meatballs from Smyrna, handmade crisps (really good), Grilled Aubergine with soy and thyme honey (AMAZING!!), Tzatziki with only a pinch of garlic, Oak Smoked mackerel, quinoa and rocket, citrus juice, Shredded Rabbit Stifado, pearl onion cream (VERY yummy!), Black Truffle chicken Hunkar Begendi (DELICIOUS!),Lamb Cutlets seared in smoked garlic butter and Fresh Calamari in rocket pesto riceless risotto. I cannot fault any of the dishes. The service was quite attentive as well. Delightfully surprised to find a good Greek restaurant outside Greece! read more