Deserie in Enfield

We have been going to Deserie restaurant regularly for many years and booked in advance for a 60th birthday Sunday lunch for 5 people. Having been there many times before, when making the booking we had asked the owner for a table facing the window and for a bottle of champagne for the birthday celebration. We arrived a couple of minutes later than our 2 guests and within 5 minutes of our booking time and the table we had been given was not one near to the window but was next to the wall. We were told that the window table was not available despite the fact there was an empty table facing the window, which remained empty for at least the next 2 hours. The restaurant was not busy, only about 25% of the tables occupied when we arrived and about 50% of them by the time we left. The champagne which had previously been requested was not on the table for us and we had to request it twice before it was brought to the table about 10 minutes after we had arrived. Our daughter then had to wait a further 5 minutes for still water to be brought to the table despite having asked the waiting staff for this on 3 occasions during the 15 minutes since we arrived. Food was good but the whole experience was disappointing, especially when they asked for us to give up the table where we were sitting when we had only just been served with after dinner drinks because they had a large party due to arrive. We moved to another table, finished our after dinner drinks and asked for the bill, only to find that we had even been charged more than £7 (plus 10% service charge) for the small one portion piece of birthday cake which most decent restaurants would have provided without charge. The total bill came to nearly £90 per person and was not worth half of that amount. This restaurant used to be good value for money, but for the last 4 years has become all about fleecing the customer. A good bottle of wine was £16 to £18 per bottle in 2020, but now even their mediocre house wine is £25.95 (+10% service charge) and for anything decent you have to pay nearer £40 per bottle, plus 10% service charge. Could not believe the lack of interest/effort for our special occasion, particularly from the owner who has known us for more than 10 years.

Delicious, delicious and delicious ! But be warned that the Meze is so much food... not complaining! For sure it's a place where I want to come back!

Fantastic service and delicious food.

Thought I was on holiday in Cyprus, it eas that good.

Needs more atmosphere - perhaps some music 🎶 better lighting and plants with colour ....

Great traditional Cypriot food cooked on the BBQ. Clean tidy restaurant. Service was friendly. Not so busy for a Sunday evening. One of better restaurants in this well stocked High St.

Nicely presented dishes, on the large side so make sure you are hungry. Lovely atmosphere.

One of the best Greek restaurants in London very clean, fast and efficient Staff

The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Our party all had the mixed meze. One of our diners was gluten free and they were very helpful in explaining what she could and couldn't have and even offered alternative options where possible. Food was absolutely delicious and plentiful. The restaurant was busy which doesn't surprise me! Definitely worth a visit.

1. Service was really bad, did not take the customer into account and some of the orders arrived really late and we could not get their attention when needed. I wanted salad as a started but was told I couldn’t have that as they bring it later with the mains and brought 8 dip dishes at £5 each instead which we couldn’t finish anyway. Despite that they still charged us £45.74 for service alone. 2. It’s expensive for what they bring (a plate with some kebab that looks empty and a ‘collective’ chips plate). 3. We were asked to leave as they needed the table for other customers! We were really disappointed as a group of customers and that’s the last time for us there.

Delicious quality food and professional waiters in exquisite surroundings. Looking forward to our next visit soon.

The Greek salad was made of lettuce, tomato, red pepper and feta. So no cucumber, Kalamata olives, onion or dressing. When I spoke to a waiter he said they didn’t have any black olives and he brought me a small plate of onions and olive oil and vinegar. They charged us full price for the dreadful salad and service and had the audacity to charge us a service charge, and full price for 2 cheap nasty salads. Others had lamb shish which was a tough as old boots. Clearly they do something well, because it was a busy place. But it will not be somewhere we ever set foot inside again or recommend.

First time going to Deserie but really disappointed as with the overwhelming good reviews on Google we expected a better experience . We were served burnt chicken and lamb souvla at the recommendation of the waiter and soggy overcooked fresh Calamari! They replaced the burnt chicken for us to take home but the chicken appeared to be the same chicken with the burnt black bits cut off as it still had remnants of potato and tarama from the plate...... Went straight in the bin. Out of 8 meals only the Kleftiko and pork chop were decent. The pork chop being so big it ended up getting shared around to the others whose meals were shoddy. Sorry Deserie but you must do better for a bill of £322.

Went to Deserie recently, had a fantastic Mix Mezedes. It was amazing! Great service and good value +++++++

Amazingly good food Great hospitality

Always excellent service and great food

Spotless restaurant. Attentive service. Comfortable seating. Food is of a high standard. Mixed grilled octopus and kalamari main was superbly tender. Some may say pricey, but you get what you pay for here I believe, and you can't say that about all restaurants. It was a Sunday lunchtime, and I would like to have had some slightly more prominent Greek music and bouzouki playing in the background. All very good, and will return.

Had a lovely time nice food, wine and service. Thank you

We visit this busy restaurant quite regularly. Very pleasant atmosphere and polite, but not overly friendly service. Sometimes, we feel a little rushed to finish our meal. The food is of a high standard and very tasty. Unfortunately, the prices have gone up quite a lot, and we won't be dining as often. Parking is also quite difficult.

Had a fabulous meal here with my daughter. Im a seafood lover, and we had the octopus, calamari, and seabass. I can honestly say it was cooked to perfection, which is incredibly hard when it comes to anything with tentacles

My first visit recently with a few friends and was amazed from start to finish, the food was impeccable, service was excellent, will definitely be coming back!!

Lovey food , recommend chicken Kebah, and the chips are to died for it a must

Best service ever. Unobtrusive but attentive and ideally timed. Food excellent and beyond the standard fare. Highly recommended.

Food here is good if you like Greek cuisine.Prices are mid range,expect to pay £30-40 per head plus your drinks.

First time here at Deserie, booked a table for 2 at 7pm. We were seated straight away. The manager man came out and greeted us with a pleasant warm welcoming vibe. The starters came out super quick, fast service and waitress was very attentive. The other waiter saw us finish our starters and ask if we are ready for the main meal, that too also came out so fast. The quality of the food tastes very nice seasoned and served with LOVE. Got full quiet quickly so didn’t fancy a desert … when waiting for the bill they brought over a small plate of complimentary fruits which I thought was really nice. So nice to see a lot of customers come in and out, very clean and super fast service Thank you very much

Delicious authentic greek food. But be warned that the Meze is soooo much food... not complaining! Great tasting sheftalia (my fave). Good service and feels like it's family run with authentic Greek people serving. Can get loud in the restaurant... everyone's having a great time! Lovely in the summer with an open front and tables spilling out of the restaurant. Lovely decor inside. Complementary fruit salad at the end had amazing sweet watermelon!

is an absolute gem! From the moment I stepped into the restaurant I was greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality. The menu at Desiree Greek Food Restaurant is a culinary delight for anyone who appreciates authentic Greek cuisine. From traditional Greek mezes and mouthwatering souvlaki to classic dishes there is something for everyone. The quality and freshness of the ingredients used in each dish are evident in every bite. The flavours are bold, vibrant, and perfectly balanced just as one would expect from true Greek cuisine. The portion sizes are generous, ensuring you leave the restaurant completely satisfied. One standout dish that I must mention is their lamb and chicken souvlaki. The succulent and tender pieces of marinated perfectly grilled to perfection were simply divine. The service at Desiree Greek Food Restaurant is exceptional with a team of attentive and knowledgeable staff. To complement the outstanding food and service . The zivania traditional drink offer the perfect accompaniment to your meal elevating the overall dining experience. Whether you're seeking a romantic date night a family gathering or simply craving authentic Greek flavors Desiree Greek Food Restaurant is an absolute must-visit. The ambiance food and service all come together to create an exceptional dining experience that will leave you longing for more. This is an outstanding establishment that truly captures the essence of Greek cuisine. From the warm and welcoming ambiance to the delectable flavors of their dishes every aspect of the restaurant is superb. I cannot recommend it enough for anyone looking to indulge in a truly memorable Greek dining experience.

The food was great all freshly made, good portion sizes and prices were reasonable. Would recommend.

Great food top notch a must try.

Best Greek food I've had in a long time. We had a party of 11 celebrating my granddad's 80th Birthday and all the staff sang happy birthday and bought the cake out, which was lovely. The service was excellent throughout and was impressed with their attention to detail. The atmosphere in the restaurant was buzzin and packed full of customers. The food was just as great! I ordered the Sheftalia to start, it was tender, juicy and bursting with flavour with a perfect crispy char exterior. The lamb and chicken Souvlaki was also excellent, extremely tender, beautifully marinaded with a huge portion of beautifully cooked chips, crispy exterior and a lovely fluffy interior. We also ordered a range of sides/salads. I was extremely impressed by the portion sizes of all the dishes and we just about managed to finish it all. Huge thumbs up for Deserie. Best Greek Restaurant I've ever been too!

What a restaurant! The staff are all amazing and the owner George is so hospitable! Food was amazing to say the least! We went all out on their fish dishes this time round and it did not disappoint! I look very much to going back soon!

food is very good.. very busy 7 days a week.. be prepared.. it's very pricey.. two people starter main and a drink £100..

Phenomenal place - service and food amazing

Best Greek Cypriot restaurant I have ever been to in the UK! I just felt like we were back in Cyprus. Such fresh quality fish and meat & delicious salad! We have been coming nearly every 2 week as the quality is that good! The staff are so friendly and accommodating. Thanks so much again!

Been here twice and it's...okay? Not sure why it's so busy as the food is pretty average

Great local restaurant, good food but extremely busy on the weekends

Probably the best meze I have had. Every course cooked to perfection . All at a great price too

Food is good. I understand prices have gone up but portions are very small. Left still hungry

Brilliant food and great service

Great service, fantastic food, generous portions. Would definitely recommend!

Great service, excellent food, perfect price. We will return.

Excellent service and great food, as always

Great food and even better service. Lovely restaurant to visit.

Mekan sahibinin çalışanlara davranışları o kadar kötüydü ki, bir daha asla adımımı atmam.

Amazing food, friendly staff, great atmosphere! Did not feel like we were eating in the UK. We got the seafood set menu for 2 and 2 more mains for 5 people. It was more than enough food. Wide variety of hot and cold starters, really fresh fish dishes. The lampchops were so tender and melt in the mouth. Highly recommend, would not hesitate to return.

Lovely food I highly recommend, best T-bone steak around. Very busy restaurant!! I personally love it when it’s a bit quieter as the service is far better. Keep up the good work 🍰

Thank you, George for the excellent service . The Moussaka was so scrumptious, that we ordered one to take away, too. Food always tastes amazing. Best Greek restaurant. Thanks to all the lovely staff, too. Anastasia.

Amazing ballkan greek restaurant

Absolutely amazing food and service. Lovely welcome from both management and staff. Food was absolutely fantastic from starters to main course and of course dessert. Highly recommended.

Not was I expected. Waste of money. Not recommend at all .

I have been there a few times now my Verdict is I'll not be going back there again go and try it out for your self's You might like it but it not me

Had a wonderful meal here on 3rd June with my sons , celebrating my 80th birthday. We all opted for the Meze and the food was absolutely delicious. In fact all of us thought it was the best Meze we had ever had. Such generous portions too! My boys can eat, and I mean, really eat yet there was more than enough to satisfy their healthy appetites. Service was great too. Not rushed and yet not left waiting too long. Thank you Deserie for helping to make my birthday so special.

Can someone please tell me what is happening with the prices at desiree 5 people for lunch only 2 starters 5 mains and one ice cream with soft drinks £225 we are not in mayfair its my local but not going back Everyone has been saying their bill must be incorrect

If us Cypriots go there, you should go there! Banging lamb Souvla !

Enjoyed meal and friendly efficient service...

Came to celebrate. My twins 30th birthday, great meal, excellent food, superb service, buzzy atmosphere and good value! Definitely recommend 👌

Great service and tasty meal. Plenty of salad and chips. Wonderful Greek hospitality.

There is no question that the food here is prepared and served exceptionally well but I just had a very disappointing experience in order to try and book a table with the lady over the phone. First I was told they had no tables but then if I came early enough I could get a table for my friend and I. Then I was told "no you cant come because Meze takes too long." Okay, so then I requested that we could order mixed kebabs at the table which was acceptable, then told 30 seconds later no kebabs take too long as they need the table for 7pm. 1hr to cook kebabs? sure if you need to slaughter the animal on site I can understand the timeframe. I understand this restaurant is highly desirable on a Saturday night but don't tell a customer that he can have a table if they eat something that is quick to make and then back-pedal and tell them they cant have the table. Just tell the customer "We are not taking any more bookings for tonight, may we book another night for you and your friend to come and see us?" instead of opening a negotiation with the customer. Am I expecting too much or is that service only reserved for central London restaurants? Like I say, great food but book a table in advance to avoid the grief I have just had to endure over the phone!

Here celebrating a family birthday of about 25, this place was absolutely buzzing the food was amazing and the waiting staff were lovely we really enjoyed it and would recommend it!

Visited on 23rd December for my daughters 27th Birthday, We had a variety of meals, 2 of us had the Meze. The cold starters were average some dishes just should not be servers the seafood was tasteless, the chicken in mayo how is that Greek? The hot food Keftedes tasteless the loukaniko terrible. However the fish was fresh- sea bream and the meat was tasty. Overall too prices for what it was. Charged us for the birthday cake and a couple of other minor items. Then 10% on top so ripped off by around £20 Overall bill £186 for 5 of us and we had no alcohol! I wanted to aske them to remove the items but didn't want to make a scene as it was my daughters birthday. We won't be returning as integrity and value is key!, we travelled over an hour from Sidcup Kent for the occasion.

Great food , big portions ,great prices and very accommodating professional staff.

Food was delicious. Staff were very friendly. Atmosphere was nice. Will be going again for sure! Meze was an unnecessary amount of food, sure to get you filled up (no complaints there) you should leave very satisfied!

Nice food we went on a week day and it was packed! Would go again.

Didn't like it. I was waiting for my food and the waitress wipes her nose with her hand then gives it to me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And it wasn't nice to top it off. Pls don't eat here they are rubbish. Polite doesn't mean hygienic.

Most delicious Greek food restaurant I've ever been to. The chicken kebab is insanely most and juicy. Love all the specials too - dolmades and afgolemono soup. Just pure heaven! Helped by attentive staff and comfortable seats/tables.

Superb food fresh home coming and waiters and waitresses excellent customer service friendly and clean restaurant you can see your food cooking outstanding place to eat would recommend to family and friends

Desserie is great place to eat! George and his team are fantastic!!! The food is always fresh and tasty!

I have been here a few times and i can clearly say that, this restaurant is one of the best Greek restaurants not only in London but also in UK. Their staff from waiters to waitresses are extremely friendly and professional. I am unable to talk about their food quality as its impossible to describe. But all i can say is Perfection. They have amazing drink menu where you can find some of best wines. The athmosphere is extremely warm and clean, very convenient spot for parking too. I highly recommend everyone to try some real mediterranian influence and eat here once. I am sure it will be an addiction and added to your best places list. I hope this restaurant will be here all the time as a business, because i believe it is a gem to the London. Thanks to anyone who served me and my friends/family during my visit. All great fantastic warm friendly real people.

Good traditional Greek food, what else can you ask for?

Amazing food . Great service. Lovely restaurant.

Fantastic food and service. The octopus, squid and lamb chops were amazing

Nice restaurant Kind staff Delicious food Especially lamb souvla and octopus

George delivers every time! Bravo re George!

Disaster, got a takeaway yesterday, containers collapsed and meat juices spilled all over clothing and car seats ! When I returned they cleaned the trays covered with cling film and repacked, within two minutes, expected a lot more especially as we have to pay for valeting the car seats. An apology would go a long way and at least add more gravy and redo part of my order I felt they could not be bothered

Visited last Saturday and was dissapointed , Ordered the Mixed Pork kebabs with Sheftales . No salad !!! has to be ordered seperatly as you only get a teaspoon of onions and a leaf of parsley. This takes away the essence of eating tradional Greek food and for £15.95 per portion with no salad rather dissapointing and the pork was bit tough . Had as a starter some nice octopus 4 x legs for 2 which is overpriced , I dont mind paying for eating out but leaving not satisfied hmmm not good , Overall expensive for what you get for the £. Willnot visit again

If you want be spoken to like a piece of dirt. Call these guys and order some food. They obviously have too many customers. Absolutely awful way to be treated. We only called to order food. The rudest person ever!

Great Greek restaurant! Always reliable and definitely recommend the Octopus!

The best lamb souvlaki in England facts

I honestly love this restaurant. I have to admit some of the prices are quite high for the portions but the taste and quality of the food is fabulous. It was my first time a few weeks ago and I was far from disappointed, I actually wasn’t too hungry that day but I managed to order the octopus and it was delicious and perfect size. The service was also very good and the waiters were extremely kind and respectful. After we had finished our food the waiter asked us if we would like some desert and fruit which in Cyprus it is very common to bring fruit after dinner.

Great service, delicious food. Not cheap but the portions are huge - wouldn't mind the option of smaller, cheaper portions

Best creek restaurant in town. 👍

Love this place.. the food is delicious. Staff are wonderful..one of our favourites.

It's simply a great restaurant with lovely ambience and, most importantly, the food is fantastic. Lunch or dinner, we are never disappointed.

Large portions of moussaka and because it was my birthday, Zavinias on the house! Oh dear!

A fantastic restaurant and the food was fantastic recommend to all my friends and family well done George 👍👍👍

Excellent service very friendly relaxing place will be going back again love it 😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍

WE WAS SITTING ON TOP OFF EACH OTHER NOTHING SPECIAL FOR THE OVERPRICED FOOD

Food was very nice, portions are very very small for meze tho and pricey. They rush you out only hour and half for meze is just not good enough no break in-between dishes and all felt very rushed. In the middle of are dessert we was told we had to hurry up and leave what kind of service is that. Its a shame as the quality of food was good.

Every time we eat at Deserie we eat the best Greek food. The meze is £30 per person, the amount of dishes just keep coming, pita bread, dips, pulses to start with, my favourites were the meatballs, lamb chops, kebabs, fish grilled, kalamari jumbo prawns and taramosalata. Treat yourselves, but beware you must be very hungry!!!

I went here with friends on Thursday evening. We had calamari grilled & fried and grilled octopus. It was all very tender & tasty. I highly recommend this place & if I didn't live in Manchester I would be in once a week for sure. Please open one in Manchester.

Great food 😋.....a bit pricey though. Still worth a visit if in the area.

Brilliant, everything is just great.

Deserie have the best of the best food and their tarama is amazing! Would definitely recommend deserie to a friend.

Good food and portion sizes. Attentive staff and at rhe end of the meal we were given a plate of fruit and a round of drinks free. Our friends had the meze and had so much food!

I have requested this restaurant for years and it was always my favourite Greek restaurant in the area. This was my first visit since before lockdown and I was looking forward to it. As it was participating in the government scheme I thought I would be going there more than once this month. Doubt I will ever go there again. As per other reviews I can only concur the prices have risen dramatically. My usual starter of king prawns in butter and brandy has risen from about £7 to £11.95 and to add insult to injury it wasn't very nice just swimming in bland cheap butter with no flavour at all, before it had always been delicious and very tasty. My main course of the salmon kebab had risen by about £1 which I'm not complaining about. I don't eat desert so I can't comment on those. I don't agree with compulsory service charge so that is also a bone of contention for me that I'm automatically charged it which never used to happen. I think a previous reviewer has hit the nail right on the head. This is down to greed and nothing else. The only reason I didn't give this two stars was that the chips were nice as was the main course although the presentation on the main course left a lot to be desired - basic is being generous. They are also not very keen on solo diners here which is evident when you phone to book but this has always been the case I find. I won't be visiting again which saddens me greatly as I've taken many friends there and we've always had fantastic food. Standards have dropped to say the very least whilst prices have risen.

Food was tasty and service pleasant. A bit pricey for meze however

A really good meal. A touch pricey, but food was absolute quality with great service from outstanding old school waiters

Delicious food, great service, wonderful atmosphere. I recommend highly to anyone for friends or couples. The owner George is a delight and always keeps the table amused whilst providing a great service. Can’t recommend enough!

The food was amazing. We ordered calamari, kebabs, and a few starters. All portion sizes were very generous and the service there was brilliant. The food wasn’t expensive considering the portion size. Standard pricing for a Greek restaurant.

The owner seems to think it's ok to speak to you rudely and then droop everything to attend another table just because he knows them