Lemonia

Quite suprised at the bad reviews as go here at least a couple fo times a month. I work in the city and lunch regularly at top end restaurants. I always reccomend this place to colleagues and overseas visitors and they all thank me for the introduction!

I love Lemonia because it provides good honest wholesome food. There's always a good atmosphere. Service is good, sometimes hectic when the place is full to the brim. We wanted a table last Saturday but couldn't get in even from the Monday before so beware.

Some real gems on the wine list you too.
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J Carter
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Friday, November 13, 2009

This is the 3rd time I visit Lemonia after many years and I think it has totally changed. The food was not great and the prices ridiculously high for what they offer. Very small tables and literaly having other people breathing on your food. Not a pleasant experience and not something I can recommend to anyone.
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Takis
1 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 1
Friday, August 14, 2009

Been to Limonia a few times now, and I will go back. The staff are very good, they make you feel like a long lost friend. The food is above average with good fish and the favourite staples of Greek cuisine. The bill can creep on you- 50 pound a head should buy you a more salubrious dinner.
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hugh
7 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 4
Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Who ever has read my other reviews know that I can be frightfully critical. However, on this page, I believe, Lemonia has had some unfair coverage. This place stands along side the other greats in Belsize Park/Camden/Primrose Hill area, such as the Italian Artigiano, the Spanish Tapeo tapas bistro and Maine Ices pizza and ice cream parlour.

There is a reason this place is always packed for the last 30 years. The mezas are always well done and the fish is always fresh. This place is good for the family outing or weekday dinner. Go for the sardines and tahini to start. And, for the mains take the fish which is done on the grill. I’ve tried but I hear the spring chicken is a good option for the mains.

Lemonia run by a bunch of old time Greek Cypriots run a good show. At £35 a head after service we were stuffed when we left.

A good restaurant for the casual meal.
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Simon Shaer - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Sunday, August 09, 2009

Big shame, this restaurant is not what it used to be. It has become overpriced with very average food, small portions and absolutely no imagination. It is cramped, outdated not the most pleasant and certainly does not provide the Greek experience of food. Personally as a Greek I felt insulted with the quality of food and the prices but most of all I was insulted with their lack of imagination. There are a million and one dishes in the Greek cuisine why do they serve the same things they served 10 years ago?

It is a shame but I am not visiting again unless they change drastically what they do.
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Dimitris
3 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 1
Tuesday, August 04, 2009

I've always though the food at Lemonia was very average but enjoyed going there for the great service and ambiance. I took my family there recently for dinner as it has always been excellent for groups but on this occasion, the service was rushed and unfriendly and the food was very sloppy. What a disappointing night for my family. I will not be going back - a shame because it is one of my local restaurants.
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londongal - View all reviews by this user
5 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 5
Tuesday, July 21, 2009