Beotys

Theres something very strange going on at this restaurant.......

Location is fabulous and I suspect the main reason there are any bums on seats, its not part of a chain, unlike the surrounding restaurants which adds to the appeal.

However step inside and see a world that time passed by, the decor is period, but ultimately shabby and grubby.

Food wise thus is where it starts getting strange, the head waiter re cooks the food front of house on a gas stove, food which if it was freshly cooked should be coming out piping hot anyway (?). Everything from the flambe dishes (which I can understand), to the rice and vegetables was being reheated front of house before being served to you.

Portions were unimpressive as was presentation as it was arranged a few feet away by the waiter who just ran it over the gas stove. Quality or flavour of the food entirely unremarkable, my group were very weirded out by the decor/cooking by the time the food was served.

Lastly the service was amongst the most strange I have ever experienced the head waiter, an older gentlemen treated the other staff with disdain, shouting at them and chastising them in front of the diners. The whole atmosphere was dreadful and the staff were clearly not enjoying working with this guy.

The bill; overpriced, many hidden extras

Overall, not worth a look in, by far the strangest eating experience i have had in london.

I`m very confused and suspicious of any of the positive reviews for this place
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SBELL
2 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 2
Saturday, November 14, 2009

Went there on 29th October 09. Staff excellent, very attentive. Food excellent and seemed very fresh. My first experience of Greek cooking and I was very pleased. Gorgeous cheesecake dessert, and complimentary turkish delights with coffee. I will definitely return on my next London trip.
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Mrs Elaine Gjertsen
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, November 04, 2009

I went there recently for a business meal. The service was friendly but the food was terrible. I was very disappointed.
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3 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 1
Thursday, October 29, 2009

I have been coming to Beotys for fifty years. I even came when it was called La Coquille, before Mr Frangos took over what I consider to be the very best Greek restaurant in London.

His son, Michael, is steeped in the Beotys tradition, as are all the staff, especially the long-serving ones. If you missed the best head waiter in London by the name of Gigi, ask for John who will demonstrate the best of Beotys' traditions from behind the well-stocked bar.

Beotys is an ideal place at which to eat at all times of the day. I recommend that you make use of the early start to have your pre-theatre dinner at the early start time of 5.30. Enjoy the first two courses, and then return after the theatre for dessert and coffee whilst you still have plenty of time before the last train leaves.
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Graham Holland
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Awful! Cannot understand positive reviews.

Had no idea about the place. Did not mind that it had seen better days.

It was the food...which was hideous and hideously overpriced. Anaemic olives, dolmas that looked the aftermath of a bad vindaloo the night before. Tzatziki on a plate slopping over the sides, stale bread...

Bless the waitressing staff as they were very professional but the 'manager' hovered about us staring continuously.

When the final bill came it had increased 'mysteriously' and was not disaggregated - they were extremely rude when I chased this up.

Feel sorry for the front of house staff but AVOID!
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2 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 1
Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Plus points - excellent, friendly service and a surprisingly quiet venue in the heart of the theatre district. Food was clearly freshly prepared and whilst slightly pricey was worth it. Very limited vegetarian menu, but us carnivores have an ample selection to choose from.

Negative points - none really. Would advise those who consider Bella Italia to be the height of gastronomic bliss to give it a try and find out what real food tastes like.
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The Evil Dr K
8 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Monday, March 02, 2009