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TOP 10 Independent Greek Restaurants near the West End

If you’re visiting the West End on one of TicketTree’s great value breaks but you’re stuck for somewhere to eat, why not check out our list of handpicked restaurants below? 1. Exodus TRIP ADVISOR RATING: 5/5 ADDRESS: 177A BLACKSTOCK ROAD TEL: 02075 035466

‘Escape’ is the meaning given to word exodus in this context, and the owners want you to ‘escape’ from the usual, routine dining and restaurant habits. Exodus serves Greek contemporary cuisine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and is only a 30 minute tube journey from the West End.

Pure Cyprus 2. TRIP ADVISOR RATING: 5/5 ADDRESS: 14 GOODWIN STREET, FINSBURY PARK TEL: 02072 723523

Pure Cyprus aims to provide Greek cuisine that delivers on flavour as well as authenticity, with real Greek ingredients, chefs and even music. Serving classic dishes such as Moussaka, Pure Cyprus is a must for any Greek food lover looking for guaranteed quality. You can even book a table online. Pure Cyprus is less than 30 minutes from the West End on the tube.

3. Olives & MEze TRIP ADVISOR RATING: 5/5 ADDRESS: 131 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET TEL: 02035 837790

If you can never decide which dish to order on a menu and you’re craving a more eclectic Mediterranean experience, Olives and Meze’s Greek, Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine could be for you. Meze is a selection of small dishes and delicacies served as a course or appetizers, meaning you can try a bite of everything you fancy. Olives and Meze is a quick 20 minute tube ride from the West End.

Alexander the great 4. TRIP ADVISOR RATING: 4.5/5 ADDRESS: 8 PLENDER STREET, BAYHAM STREET TEL: 02073881111

Taking inspiration from a Greek king in 300BC, Alexander the Great aims to combine traditional Greek hospitality with an all-conquering food and drink menu that comprises of authentic, fine cuisine and plenty of local wines. Reviewers often comment on the great atmosphere, and you can experience it for just a 20 minute tube journey from the West End.

5.Carob Tree TRIP ADVISOR RATING: 4.5/5 ADDRESS: 15 HIGHGATE ROAD, CORNER OF SWAINS LANE, KENTISH TOWN TEL: 02072 679880

Described by reviewers as the ‘best Greek food in London’, Carob Tree boasts an extensive menu of traditional Greek dishes, including seafood (and octopus!), fresh fish, meat skewers, salads, halloumi and more. If you’re spoilt for choice, you can even take advantage of their Meze starters. At only a 30 minute tube journey away from the West End, it would be rude not to!

Wine & Mousaka 6. TRIP ADVISOR RATING: 4.5/5 ADDRESS: 30 HAVEN GREEN TEL: 02089 970287

If you’re looking for a Greek restaurant, you probably enjoy wine and mousaka. And what better place to enjoy both than the aptly named Wine and Mousaka? Cosy and quaint on the outside, efficient on the inside and serving fresh, traditional Greek food, Wine and Mousaka is well worth the 40 minute tube journey from the West End.

7. pita TRIP ADVISOR RATING: 5/5 ADDRESS: 98 GOLDERS GREEN ROAD TEL: 02083 814080

Pushed for time? Take the tube to Pita, a falafel and shwarma grill, where you can pick up the ‘best falafel’ in London according to reviewers. Lauded for its huge portions, Pita is great value for money and perfect for picking up something traditional on the go that’s made hot and fresh to your order.

Mediterranean Cafe 8. TRIP ADVISOR RATING: 4.5/5 ADDRESS: 18 BERWICK STREET TEL: 02074 370560

If you’re looking for somewhere a little informal that’s only 10 minutes away by tube from the West End, Mediterranean Café does exactly what it says on the tin. A cosy, relaxed atmosphere described as ‘an oasis of calm’, Mediterranean Café serve all the classics from meze to grilled fish and seafood.

9.Santorini TRIP ADVISOR RATING: 4.5/5 ADDRESS: : 10-12 MOSCOW ROAD TEL: 02077 277112

Just two years old, Santorini aims to give you a better experience of Greek food, wine, hospitality and even language. With the menu featuring contemporary, authentic Greek food and Greek wines and beer, coupled with a cosy, family-run feel, Santorini is a tempting choice and just a short, 25 minute tube ride away from the West end.

the greek larder 10. TRIP ADVISOR RATING: 4/5 ADDRESS: 1 YORK WAY, ARTHOUSE TEL: : 02037 802999

Situated just a 10 minute walk away from King’s Cross station, The Greek Larder aims to bring Greek regional produce from unique food producers, exploring the rich culinary history and offerings of the Eastern Mediterranean Basin. You can enjoy traditional dishes with an updated twist, recipes that draw from the street food of Athens and many unusual and classic wines.

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