This is a favorite spot for my friends whenever they're in Bloomsbury, and now I understand why. They rave about the Greek food, and the space itself is warm and inviting, with staff who are genuinely kind and quietly attentive. We started with the zucchini fritters, and honestly, I wish I'd ordered my own -- they were that good. My companion had the smoked aubergine, technically a starter but generous enough to make a satisfying vegetarian lunch. Topped with fresh tomato, grated feta, and a drizzle of olive oil, it disappeared in record time. You can find roasted chicken with potatoes and a green salad just about anywhere, but The Life Goddess really elevates it. Their boneless chicken thigh is slow-cooked in lemon and oregano until unbelievably tender -- it would fall off the bone if there were one. Even the roasted potatoes and simple green salad were better than most. If I lived nearby, this would be my regular spot without question. read more

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Had a nice lunch here this past Sunday. Ambiance is nice and cozy and service is friendly and quick. Food is pretty good and I very much appreciate they have vegan options! My husband wasn't the biggest fan of the orzo that came with the beef he ordered (I didn't try it). Prices are good, especially since the portions are substantial. We'll definitely return. read more

Warm, friendly, professional staff. The room on Store (a quiet block) is beautiful and energetic. Rustic Greek. Greek food has been a part of my diet since I was a little boy. Their mousaka and house-made pita are is as good as any I've had. Their humus the BEST. They have made me lentil soup addict. read more

Are here on a Sunday afternoon. Was looking for something a little less crowded. Excellent fresh, vegetarian options. Very good service. I would recommend and come back. read more

We enjoyed a fabulous breakfast here. The food was beautiful to look at and delicious to eat! Only reason I took one star off was because we waited quite long for our food to be served after ordering, and they were not busy or even half full. read more

Visited twice during a recent London Theatre trip. A nice variety of authentic dishes served in a lively atmosphere. The lamb shank was a standout, but very large portion, so come hungry! Moussaka was top notch, and even the house retsina was spot on. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. A few outside tables seemed to be full so nice to have both at this restaurant. We'll be back next trip. read more

I love this place!! They have great coffee, pastries (their spinach and feta roll is so good) and great sit down food too. The options are both healthy and filling and it's a really easy and fast place to get food. Highly recommend. read more

What a great neighborhood place! Goddess is well decorated, easy to enjoy and the food was also wonderful. I enjoyed the tsaziki and points, sausages in tomato sauce, and baked feta. All three tasted very good and the staff was also very nice. The full lunch crowd showed that everyone likes to come here and I would certainly enjoy another visit while in London again. read more

The smoked eggplant appetizer and lentil salad were fantastic. The moussaka was very disappointing. Supposed to be lamb and eggplant, but there may have been two small pieces of eggplant and practically no lamb at all. £22 for basically a pot of bechamel sauce. While the bechamel was good, I did expect some lamb and eggplant in the dish. I would try something else on the menu and hope it was as good as the other dishes we had. read more

Might be one of the best Greek Restuarants in London . Located one floor up in "hidden square" area . Negatives , Little pricey for portion size ,and no Pasticcio . Pros . Very tasty , the dolmades were excellent as was everything else . Cool vibe and decor . read more

I stumbled across this Greek deli when I met a friend for lunch at Store Street Espresso a few doors down. There was a crowd outside, which is a good sign in a market driven capitalist society As I was a little early, I popped in to browse in a restrained manner as I already had lunch plans. They had a range of ready to eat food, which was keeping the crowds outside and inside happy - they also have a dining area at the back of the restaurant As well as that, they also had a tempting array of cakes, deli items and Greek goods like sun dried tomatoes and oils to buy and take away. A veritable treasure trove of Greek food items if you're a fan of Greek food and cooking A worthy diversion on this interesting little street just off Tottenham Court Road read more

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Another glorious find! My supervisor wanted us to try someplace new for lunch, and he brought us to The Life Goddess. They have a fairly simple menu with a few things on it, plus a few Greek pies, sandwiches and baked goods. I opted for the small Greek salad with a meat pie and a spinach pie (as Greek spinach pies are my favorite). I also got a lemon soda sweetened with Stevia. Win! There's a bit of outdoor seating on the pavement in front of the place or there's a few seats in the back. Since it was such a nice day, the outdoor seating was already taken, but the indoor seating was nice and it was quite cool in the back. I did notice several people outside enjoying glasses of white wine so it's nice to know you can go there on a sunny day and relax with a glass. And the food? It's tasty. The Greek salad is light and a mix of massive chunks of mouth-watering tomatoes and cucumbers mixed with olives, onions and Feta cheese. The pies were really well good as well, but the Spinach pie was a clear winner of the two I tried. Inside the restaurant there is a huge section of goods to take away as well. I saw from the tables that they have their own brand of marmelades, oils and vinegars, but in browsing I also saw bags of sun dried tomatoes and other yummy items. The baked goods looked so good that I got a slice of homemade carrot cake to go. I then noticed that they get their coffee from my favorite coffee roaster in London: Ozone Coffee. I had to get a iced coffee drink to take with me. I'm drinking the delicious coffee and eating the cake as we speak. The cake is amazing. It's ridiculously moist with a creamy (and not too sweet!) cream cheese frosting. It may be the best carrot cake I've eaten since moving to London. In fact, I just took another bite. YUM. Delicious Greek food and amazing baked goods? You've sold me! I hope to take many lunches here! read more

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Quite a good spot although some dishes fell short. The halloumi was extremely dry but outrageously salty. Meze platter is very good. Nice wine selection, good service. read more

Quite an interesting place. It's good for coffee and pastries or for brunch/lunch. The wooden interior is also quite nice. Not the best place for a big group though. Had their spinach and feta pie, which was filling. Interestingly though, they served my friend's pie hot and warm but mine was cold. Not sure if they forgot... it still tasted good but would have been better if served warmed. read more

The Life Goddess - Delicatessen Near Me - London, XGL

Absolutely disgusting service!!! Purchased a buyagift voucher! States available all week round, so made a reservation online then phoned to confirm. After not answering for ages a rude man said only availble Monday to Thursday, I tried explaining to him over and over that not what it says and I've now paid for the voucher. He then said we are fully booked, I said that's a lie because you have loads of availability online. Absolutely terrible service! Deserve to go bust! read more

The Life Goddess is a Greek deli just off Tottenham Court Road, where I came for dinner one Saturday night. I liked that there was a strong smell of olive oil as you walk in. We ordered the meze, which came with salad, tzatziki and hummus along with bread, I wished that we had some more bread dip into the tzatziki though. For the mains, I ordered the Souvlaki, which was not served on skewers but I didn't mind because it was delicious. The Life Goddess doesn't break the bank and offers good authentic Greek food, I would recommend. read more

This is the sort of place I really want to like. However I left feeling underwhelmed and extremely unimpressed. Having harboured a desire to visit this café/restaurant for a while, and securing myself a date, I thought this the perfect opportunity to trial it out. You'd expect such a well-stocked pantry to offer great food, and a good selection, and in the evening as they put wine glasses out and dress the tables, it implies that they are suited to cater for diner. ... and whilst the space itself is lovely, the walls full of exciting shelves stacked with home brand goodies, jars of sauces, olives, cheeses, meats, wines and other delightful looking elixir bottles, when asking for a menu I was informed that there wasn't one and that the two meal options were traditional sausages or an okra vegetarian stew option. I have never been a fan of sausages regardless of quality. With a few other items on the counter, we opted for the okra, a filo pastry vegetable slice and a bowl of olives and bread as a pre diner snack. The olives came, and were lovely, however the bread was more like a dry thick cracker about half an inch thick and rock solid. Even dipping this in olive oil didn't help. The slice was the best part, but came cold and was very small. The okra stew (which we shared), was a great portion size, but also extremely bland and lukewarm. The okra itself was also stringy and I had to leave a lot of the pith on my plate. The staff seemed less than enthusiastic talking to us, and acted as if us asking them for information about the menu was something out of the ordinary, and that there was some issue with this. To add insult to injury, it wasn't cheap too, the okra dish in itself being around £9. In the end I think we were just happy to get out of there and go for some desert somewhere else. I think this experience just goes to show that whilst some places look appealing, maybe a touch more research is never a bad thing. It's such a shame as they seem to have such wonderful options at lunch (although I now feel reserved to try them out), but fail in the evening on choice and quality. read more

Came here on my first night in London, when I could barely keep my eyes open from jet lag, but I am glad I stayed awake (ok, got out of bed from a nap) for the meal. I had the vegetarian pastitsio, which was a large portion and very good, along with a side order of bread and a side order of what was some of the best tzatziki I have ever eaten (and I have eaten a lot, as it is one of my favorite foods). Service was good and the prices were very reasonable. Very glad I stumbled upon this place. If I go back to London, I would definitely go back. read more

I really love this place, which surprises me because so many other places on that street are just kind of ok. The first time I came here it was because my friend took me here for celebratory drinks a few weeks before my wedding. I was skeptical but it was close and we were short on time. We ordered some olives and some wine and I remained skeptical because, to be honest, I haven't had a lot of Greek wine before. As a wine lover (perhaps not as experienced as I thought!) I admit I was thinking 'Greek wine? this is going to be a disappointment'. But lo and behold, the wine was very good, the olives (of course) delicious, and the service was also good. The second time, my friend and I went for after work drinks and snacks. We ordered the tzatziki (which comes with some nice dark bread) and the small cheese board. We asked the server which size cheese board to get and he said definitely the small one and he was absolutely right - even the small is very big! Luckily I have a bottomless bit when it comes to cheese (see also sushi, popcorn, and tea) but my friend gave up 3/4 of the way through. The cheese ranged from delicious to good and if you like different cheeses (i.e. a departure from cheddar) than I highly recommend it. A final note, I've never had a full course here and I've never tried the incredibly delicious looking things at the counter but I will and will report back! Overall, I'll be back and I have a newfound appreciation for Greek wine! read more

Meal ordered: Aubergine dish for dinner. Pros: 1) I wanted something relatively light and this vegetarian dish was not only hearty but also was not missing any meat at all. It was seasoned quite well, and I didn't leave the restaurant feeling heavy or bloated. 2) It was a quiet Tuesday evening, which is exactly what I needed since I wasn't in the mood for loud music or talking. Cons: 1) None. Summary: If you're in Bloomsbury and are looking for a good lunch or dinner spot, try this one out. read more

I usually come here just for a coffee, one of the better lattes I have & at a reasonable price, but today I felt like ordering something for lunch. The food looks great, but it is sat out for what seems like a while. I got the spinach feta filo pastry pie - kind of wished it was warmed up but it was still good. £4.50 is a bit overpriced but I'm glad I got it, can't go wrong with fill pastry! If you're here for a coffee, you won't be disappointed :) read more

The Life Goddess - the spinach feta pastry - Delicatessen Near Me - London, XGL

Very tasty, had lunch twice and it was fully packed, they have different menu everyday with veggie choices, overall a good place to go!

We stayed in London for 3 days pre-cruise and ate here twice. The food was excellent. We ate lunch the 1st time and dinner the 2nd time. We ordered different menu items each meal and we were not disappointef read more

You wouldn't think it from looking at this little deli, but it has a totally different feel for lunch, when I usually visit, vs for dinner. Plenty of options for vegetarians on the menu. Highly recommend anything with eggplant. read more

I just wanted to say a few words, about this amazing place. Went in for lunch one day and, found this place to be Great!!! The staff is great the service is amazing. Would have to say this is one of my top choice to go to while am in London. I would recommend this place to anyone wanted to have a great meal with friendly service. read more

Very tasty food with superb service the night we were there. Perhaps a little pricey, but we ordered well from the mezze menu and left satisfied. Free desert was popped on our table as an extra flourish. This never happens in London. And Greek wine...? Who'd have thought?! Made extra special by a quirky waiter who obviously loved what the restaurant served, our night was very pleasant and I'll be back again for sure. Decor is charming and the best seats are at the front end of the restaurant. It's also a coffee place during the day - will definitely check that out too. read more

I would go there for the coffee and the pastries, for a lunch, or to try some Greek wine. They stock excellent wine and cheeses and always bring nice fillo based pastry. Their food although made there by a chef is still cafe food and slightly pricy for the category. However, their ingredients are good and portions are generous. The lentil soup or the mousaka were worth trying. The kofte in olive oil and potatoes made a filling and hearty lunch but it would be something you can make at home. The greek coffee is good although not exceptional but they stock nice mountain Greek tea. It's not always easy to find a table but makes it up with long opening hours and in fact might be better to visit later in the day when it's a bit quieter. read more

Just had a tea and hot-chocolate . Not bad ! but they only had Greek tea that day and it was ok.. The tea portion was too small for me. but atmosphere was goood read more

The meal was absolutely fabulous. Get the chefs special if it fits your desire. The meat was well prepared and good sized portions.

We went here for a friends birthday lunch, the atmosphere is nice, and we weren't hurried along even though lunchtime is clearly quite busy here. The food was very flavoursome, however it was rather luke warm, and the service was a bit patchy. We were given one menu between 3, and waited a long time to get our bill. Overall I would recommend it, if you aren't too fussy about service... read more

I have been here four times now, twice for dinner, once for lunch, and once for breakfast. It is a great place with extremely friendly people working there, amazin quality of the food and Elliniko coffee that tastes just like in Greece. I love it and will go many more times in the future as well. read more

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I too wanted to like this Greek restaurant, but ... The service was mediocre The food was mediocre And it was overpriced Nothing was awful, but it was just a disappointment. Will never return. read more

They have a perfectly dressed light salad - just enough olive oil - with good proportions of veggies. Sandwich is also good, but pretty standard cafe fare, if done a little better. Well-priced for what you get, and a good enough lunch spot! read more

I've lived in London for many, many years, and have eaten in some of the finest restaurants. This CAFE (emphasised) is the snottiest, snobbiest eating establishment I have ever experienced. Both the times (I like to give places a second chance) I have been, I was routinely ignored at each stage of the process by the staff behind the counter. When I was finally acknowledged/served/allowed to pay (yes, I mean 'allowed'), their attitude stank. The food is overpriced, uninteresting, below average fayre, that parades as interesting, luxury, natural deli-type food. It isn't. Oh, and the carrot cake, and the chocolate bar at the till, are both revolting. Get over yourselves in there guys, really. read more