Greek Affair

I ate mezze and lamb. As I ate the lamb I realised it had the greasy sheen and aroma of food which had been previously cooked and re-heated. The mezze also had a slightly acidic kick which pointed to their not being fresh. I even commented to that effect to my dinner companion at the time. Foolishly, and perhaps encouraged by what is a nice setting and the positive reviews I had read, I ate a reasonable amount of the food, and it was awful. Needless to say I won't be going back.
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justin
3 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 0
Friday, October 07, 2011

We were here on a Saturday night and luckily got a table in the courtyard in the back which was great - it felt like we were almost in Greece!

We opted for the Greek feast menu and weren't disappointed - we had an excellent selection of cold starters including hummus, bread, stuffed vine leaves, followed by hot starters including probably one of the best calamari dishes I've ever had. The selection of mains were fantastic with the moussaka and the slow cooked lamb and chicken particularly standing out. For dessert we shared the Greek honey cake and a coffee which was just about all we could manage we were so full!

Service was brilliant, attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. The waitress helped us choose the wine, which was a delicious Greek white and we also had a Greek beer which I hadn't seen before and was very tasty.

Would definitely recommend and go back again
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Annie - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, July 05, 2010

Visited this very attractive restaurant for Sunday lunch. The place was surprisingly empty, but the food was very good. We had calamari in tomato sauce, skordalia (garlic dip - wonderful), ladera (green beans), prasokeftedes (leek croquettes) and beetroot with feta. All were excellent. These were followed by kleftico, which was particularly tasty and served with great roast potatoes.

Service was efficient and unobtrusive. The bill was not cheap, but the food was worth it. I will certainly go again.
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David Blake
7 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 7
Monday, May 31, 2010

Always happy to come to this little gem just off Notting Hill Gate. Wonderful food (try the Saganaki and Taramosalata among the starters) at a very good price. I can't comment on how 'authentic' the food is, but reviewers below seem to confirm it is very authentic.

The service is always very warm and friendly, a cut above most places in London I have been to and the last time I went there for my cousin's birthday, they took the trouble to provide some stupendous home-made desserts which I don't think are on the menu.

All in all, highly recommended for food and service, as well as a very cosy atmosphere (try to get the tables in the basement, not street level)
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ss
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Thursday, November 26, 2009

I had a wonderful evening at Greek Affair. The food is all freshly made, homestyle Greek cooking, really tasty. The prices are low for a London restaurant, especially as the standard of food is so high, amazing value for money. The service was friendly. It has a cosy yet classy feel to the place and is definitely worth a visit. I will certainly be coming here again.
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Rachel
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, October 25, 2009

I have eaten at this great restaurant on numerous occasions and the food and service has been top notch everytime.

I would recommend it to any one that is passing though Notting Hill during the day or night as the prices are very reasonable.
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Michael
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, October 08, 2009

Very happy with this restaurant. The food has been excellent and they are always keeping the menu fresh. I do like to eat out a lot and this place has become one of my favourite little venues recently.
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JS
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, October 02, 2009

I think it is necessary to mention that the food here is very good. I am from Greece and stay in London during my University degree, and I always visit this restaurant during term time for real Greek food. There is of course no substitute for the Greek lifestyle experience when you are in Greece, but the food here reminds me of my home and I enjoy eating here very much. Also the management are Greek and this adds to my good experiences as I speak with them like they are my friends, as I do in many restaurants in Greece.
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Dimiti Milionis
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, May 07, 2009

I am Greek from athens and have visited London with my husband recently. Greek affair was recomended to me by a Greek friend in Athens and I was very suprised to see that this recomendation was a very good idea.

I must say that the taste and the quality of food in Greek Affair is very much alike of my grandmother's cooking, the food it was very fresh with original incredients.

the ambiance it was lovely, very relaxin with a homely feeling

in my next visit to London, now I know where to have a rael and healthy meal
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A. Mitropoulou
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, March 10, 2009