Exo Poli in Shropshire

If you want something really different this is the place, a little taste of Greece in Shrewsbury. Food owner and staff brilliant. The owner showed us the garden at the rear can't wait for warmer weather to go and eat outside just like being in a Greek taverna on an island in the med,give this a try especially if you like authentic Greek food and hospitality

We received a warm and friendly welcome on arrival at Exo Poli and felt very much at home in the restaurant with its lovely ambience and nice Greek music. There was a choice of Greek and non-Greek wines and the menu can be found on a blackboard. We liked the fact that, just like in Greece, the menu is not endless but gives you a choice of 4 or 5 main course meals from beef to pork and from chicken to a vegetarian option. Everything we ordered was delicious, but the Baklava dessert was outstanding!! Beautiful Baklava – not too sweet and with a lovely honey taste – as well as Greek yoghurt to die for – creamy, soft and moreish. Add to this the fact that the price structure is very affordable, and we certainly were very happy customers. We felt like we could be sitting in a little family restaurant in Crete and we are sure that we will be back there very soon.

Lovely little find. Highly recommend, very reasonable prices and lovely tasty food. Homely and welcoming.. see you again soon.

Ate here last week and it was amazing! The food, the staff, the welcome, what a gem of a place. The baklava is a must, thank you and I definately need to visit again

Incredible food, authentic atmosphere and delightful staff, every time!!! Portion sizes are extremely good value for money. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. My favourite Shrewsbury restaurant by far. Yamas!!!

Service was great such a friendly place , food was amazing will be back soon.

Couldn’t park, massive queue, so clearly not geared up for busy periods. Won’t waste my time trying that again.

What a lovely evening. Five of us went for a very enjoyable night. Fabulous music, fabulous staff and gorgeous food. We will be returning very soon. Thank you.

What a lovely afternoon at this gem of a place. Listening to reggae in the sun in a beautiful setting. Food was amazing as always and the service was spot on. If you haven't been yet ... get yourself down here.

Spent a lovely afternoon here listening to reggae and eating wonderful food. The garden here is so amazing, it feels like being on holiday. Staff are wonderful.

Spent a perfect afternoon here. Absolutely amazing food with ska and reggae in the garden supplied by Hayden T. All the staff were lovely too - thanks very much!

impeccable service and great food. Would recommend to locals and visitors to Shrewsbury. The owner has got the formula spot on, no changes could improve this perfection

Afternoon bliss.....good music....great food..,..laid back atmosphere......lovely surroundings.....what more could you wish for?

Lovely place for some great food. Lovely environment and generous portions.

Great Greek food cosy place inside or out in the part covered garden. Gyros, souvlaki etc.

Heard good things about this little place so thought we'd give it a try. We dine early so was quiet but it got busy later on. The menu is written on a blackboard and is a bit jumbled in the listings so baklava is between greek salad and mains. It's a short menu which is good for me for choosing so I had the lamb stifado. It had lots of silver skin onions on the top so I started to give them to OH; after I'd given him about 20 of them he said to stop...I then hoiked another 35 out of my bowl to be left with not much (gristly) lamb bits. The owner said she was sorry and that she hadn't stirred it enough before serving it to me. She then came back with a small portion of chicken in a cream sauce which was tasty but the sauce had split. OH had a chicken gyro which he said was OK. We had 3 dips and flat bread to start - the flatbread was very delicious. We were in the front corner, squashed against the bar chairs under the window bar table; had to move the table to get to chair. It was snug, felt cosy, felt a bit quirky but it wasn't amazing food so not sure we'll return but it was nice to try for a change.

Could not recommend this beautiful restaurant enough. As soon as you enter, you feel the Greek vibes and the rest is a massive bonus. The food is lovingly handmade by the owner, fresh, and tastes bloody brilliant. The waitresses are polite, friendly, quick (as they are able to be in a busy restaurant!), and attentive.

amazing food and such friendly staff, garden is absolutely beautiful

Wow! Went for Wednesday £5 gyros night, now cannot wait to come back. Piping hot, fresh and delicious, quick service and what a portion for £5. Beautiful cakes and sweet treats too

We've been a few times for food in the evening and tonight for take away Gyros. The food is always tasty, authentic and the portions are very generous. The take away Gyros are no exception, very nice and plenty of it! We'll certainly be going again 👍🏻

Wonderful food, great staff and a lovely atmosphere - we’ll be back next week!

Great food and even better service, would recommend them to all my friends.

Great food wholesome and genuine. Interesting menu and wide variety of drinks too including Mythos. Service was quick friendly and efficient and also awesome value Will be back

Absolutely delicious food served with a smile. Fantastic friendly atmosphere. Lovely good value house wine and of course Ouzo!

Once again a delicious meal, this time got to dine in to celebrate a birthday. Thank you so much for the warm welcome and beautiful food. Lovely lamb dish and Beef Stifado fondly reminds us of holidaying on the Islands, enjoyed the greek wines and the yummy baklava of course! Love what you do here!

What a hidden gem this is in Shrewsbury. Delicious authentic Greek food, so reasonably priced for the huge portions! Would highly recommend :-)

Superb food. Lovely staff and boss. Will be back.

Great food, great service. Highly recommended. Been a couple of times now, with husband and with friends . We also used their Wednesday's kebab take away. Can't wait to go again.

Place was absolutely buzzing on a Friday night. Not a spare seat anywhere, so pre booked is the only way to go. Service from the young servers was very attentive, and they kept things moving perfectly. Food was absolutely delicious, as you would hope for in a Home cooked place. Do yourself a favour, book a table and get down to see what the buzz is all about! Menu is decided each day (except Gyros day on a Wednesday!) So always something different to try. Definitely recommended!! 5*.

We enjoy the £5 gyros offer most Wednesdays. Looking forward to having a meal in soon. Delicious authentic food

First time at this restaurant, responded to a Facebook plea. The reservation was incorrect we asked for 12 seats and given 10 but on a table better suited to 8 people. Food was good but small portions. We asked for salt twice before it was given. Limited desserts so we all couldn’t have one. Some people said the food was warm not hot. Not once did the host/owner come over and ask how everything was!! There were problems waiting for the bill and then the staff realised it was wrong. Over all food was nice but probably will not return.

A little piece of Greece in Shrewsbury. AMAZING food & vibes. Love the little blackboard menus as the food is made fresh. & always as specials. It was fun chatting to other people dining about what they had & we had or were going for as we all had different boards dotted around. We will definitely be back. (Parking on road or opposite) I had the chicken gyros & my partner had the beef which was like a stew. I’m already craving another it was so good! We will pop out for takeaway one Wednesday evening for sure. I’m yet to try the lush looking baklava! It looks like it would be a gorgeous place to visit one summer evening too in the garden.

Sorry but I don't want to give it a good review or the queue will be even longer ! 🫣 Just had a takeaway 😋 amazing !! Loved it , and great value , thank you very much !! We'll be back , hopefully to eat in very soon !! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We went here last night for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed everything.The food is fabulous and lots of it,the background music was Greek and the table settings were just like we experience every year when we go to Kardamena in Kos.Don’t expect a lot of choice or starters or sweets…..that threw us a bit but the main course is plenty ….I even brought home a “doggy bag” The owner and the waitress were lovely too.We shall be back.

Excellent food, atmosphere, and service. Chanced upon them through Facebook and has that Taverna feel. Dishes are (for this time of year) all specials, so while you don't know quite what you might be sitting down to, the choices are excellent, fresh, and full of flavour. Sitting in the front part of the restaurant allows you to watch the kitchen in full flow, which is a treat. Cretan Wines and Greek beer just added to the experience. One to recommend.

Great food. Love Giros on a Wednesday. Only problem is they say open until 8 but they rarely are. I always get to them about 7:30/45 after getting the kids to bed and they're closed more often than open. It would help if they updated their FB page or answered the phone.

Been meaning to try Exo Poli for ages and took the plunge last night-it was lovely! The food was very tasty and took me back to Greece as much as is possible on a January night in the UK! The ambience is very cosy and we look forward to returning in the summer to sit outside.

Very nice Gyros. Extremely tasty and value for money. Looking forward to returning on a summer's evening., if not before.

I was looking forward to trying Exo Poli but was massively disappointed. I was put on an ice cold wooden chair, asked for a G&T to be told at 7pm they had no ice by the waitress who didn’t even apologise (on a Sat night where you can buy ice from shops?!) then the food arrived & it was lukewarm/cold & far too much that it was actually overwhelming. I was alarmed at how much we all left which was such a waste because the portions were just so big. My friend asked for a large glass of wine & she got a small glass so asked why & to be told they didn’t have enough of the wine to make it a large one?! It was all just like a scene out of Faulty Towers but what upset me most was the tiled floor was so slippy I nearly slipped & broke my ankle & the kitchen looked uncleaned with an oven/hob thick of grease. I don’t ever write reviews but I had to because I am so surprised with all the raving reviews of this restaurant! I would have spoke to the owner but a friend warned me not to because he gets cross if you complain!!!!

Excellent food and wonderful atmosphere, will be back for your next karaoke night!

We had a fabulous meal! Jackie and Molly couldn't have been more helpful. I would definitely recommend Exo Poli without hesitation!

This is the food your mother would feed you. It's not fine dining, but it is very lovingly prepared for you. Be prepared to be stuffed.

Brilliant place to go to for wonderful traditional Greek food. Such an array of foods to choose from. Took me back to a holiday I had in Crete. Lovely informal and live music and dancing..friendly staff.a very enjoyable evening.

Honestly the BEST food I’ve eaten in Shrewsbury since moving here… and there’s some good eateries! Beautiful food, warm and welcoming staff, authentic Greek family vibes - it really does feel like a little piece of Greece in the heart of Shropshire! We will definitely be back!

Fantastic evening at this authentic Greek restaurant. Delicious food, great service, live music, Greek dancing and they even sang happy birthday. It was like being back in Crete. Thank you to the whole team for a special evening.

A fabulous family run restaurant with wonderful ambience, delicious food (large portions!) and extremely friendly staff. A really enjoyable evening surrounded by people who have already discovered this absolute gem. Highly recommend, specials were particularly good! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Perfect meal (fantastic Greek food) great for birthday celebration of my partner

Beautiful evening, the sun was shining and authentic greek music playing in the background, we thought we were on holiday. Only managed a main meal as so filling. Delicious chicken gyros, the chicken was very flavoursome and very tasty seasoning on the chunky chips. The chef I assume owner, even went around every table in the restaurant asking if everything was ok. We will be back.

Amazing food, generous portions. I have been looking for a Greek restaurant locally and didn't realise that this gem was in Shrewsbury. We dined whilst Exo Poli was catering for a baby shower, and were bowled over by the quality and quantity of the food and the efficient and friendly service. Will definitely return!

We went here for my mums birthday and i thought my mum knew the owner she was that nice i had a massive burger with pickles,feta cheese and on the side chips and at the end of the meal the owner gave us desserts FREE OF CHARGE😀😀

Stunning food well worth a visit, will definitely return. New staff but eager to please

I have been wanting to try Ex Poli for ages, well tonight I did. Worth the wait, absolutely. Exceeded expectations, most definitely. Jackie was lovely, the food amazing, we cannot recommend it enough!! More than generous portions of fantastic freshly cooked food. Wonderful

Ok, sorry it’s a short walk out of town. But so is the Acropolis.. The food that is really good, & the service v friendly. Highly recommend.

Been meaning to try this place for a little while. On a Wednesday evening (from 5:30pm onwards) it is Chicken Gyros takeaway and it is proving very popular, I was almost queueing out of the door. There is a Haloumi Gyros option or mixed and also a Greek Salad plus cake. Also if you purchase drinks you can eat in the the very pleasant rear garden. The Chicken Gyros is very tasty and a meal in itself, I haven't tried the Haloumi option but if the chicken is anything to go by I imagine it will be just as good and essentially just the same as a Greek Gyros. Quite a healthy option for just £5

Absolutely stunning food, fabulous service, and great value for money. Will be back!

A fantastic taste of Crete in Shrewsbury. Lovely friendly and helpful staff, delicious food, great choice from a menu that changes weekly (see their Facebook page) and plentiful portions! Open Friday/Saturday/Sunday at the moment. Take away available, orders can be placed via telephone or Facebook messenger. Highly recommended! *Now doing amazing takeaway chicken or halloumi gyros on Wednesday evenings*

Please just let’s us know when you are open or closed, food is great but feed up with the erratic opening times

I live within 100 yards, but have never previously been for a meal. However, needed somewhere convenient at short notice. Jacqui fitted us in without any drama, and was both a great host, and very welcoming. We both loved the food, and drinks, all perfectly...

This place is amazing. Not much parking nearby, but worth walking a short distance. The whole place is very tiny - almost like walking into someone's back room! The food is Cretan and wonderful. Really delicious, and a good range- including for vegetarians.

Absolutely delightful restaurant, which exceeded all our expectations. It's beautifully decorated with lots of attention to detail, and is full of Mediterranean character - it felt like eating out on holiday! We loved all the decor, especially the authentic signs and the Greek music. The...

Delicious midweek takeout, served up by the hard working gyro girls. Highly recommended for the eat in experience as well.

Small but well decorated venue. There’s a lovely garden at the rear, which will be amazing in the summer. Staff were friendly and attentive and food was delicious. Be warned, the portions are huge!

Great food. Love the £5 gyro Wednesdays!! They also make a delicious Greek salad. And their chocolate bakhlawa is so yummy. Definitely recommend this place. The staff are welcoming and helpful that makes it worth while!!

Authentic greek gyros. Was like being back in greece! Delicious!!

Brilliant find for some great food in a great relaxed environment. Jackie was friendly and very welcoming. Food was delicious and warm and took me back to summer holidays. Will return.

The first time visiting tonight food was very good lots of it ,friendly staff 😊 definitely be back

Unfortunately it was a little on the cold side in the restaurant. Food was lovely though.

Just had a cheeky Wednesday night tea from Exo Poli. What a bargain. £5 for an authentic Greek gyros. We had extra chips which we really didn't need. Lovely cheerful service. Absolutely stuffed now.....for a fiver. Not to be missed xx

I visited this delightful little restaurant with a colleague on a business trip and was not disappointed. A little piece of Greece in the England country side. The food was very delicious and the service was excellent. Definitely worth a visit.

Absolutely loved this place . I haven't enjoyed a meal out that much in a long time. Portions are big and everything cooked to perfection. Prices are so reasonable. Definitely beback

Wow! Great service from Hollie who had natural conversation, being very pleasant and attentive. It was a pleasure to be served by her. Excellent choice of food with some classic Greek dishes. Great choice for vegetarians, vegans and carnivores, dips breads and extras are all...

Lovely little place. Friendly helpful staff and great food!

I visited this delightful little restaurant with a friend and was not disappointed. A little piece of Greece in Shropshire. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent . Definitely worth a visit. 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Decided to celebrate my birthday here, large group, about 16 of us, food and service was great. We sat in the courtyard and had a great evening, even received a complimentary birthday desert and drink. Definitely recommend a visit

Food was nice but the service was slow and the inside was far to hot with no ventilation.

If you're going here, have the Baklava, one of the best puddings I've ever had

A warm welcome (even though we were half an hr early) cocktails, ambience, loved the whole Mediterranean theme of the venue. The food was amazing, we all tried something different and huge portions! Service was friendly and efficient and will definitely be back supporting this...

Excellent food, great service, wonderful, would definately recommend, best Greek restaurant, will definately return again

Fantastic food with a great atmosphere!

Wonderful staff and nothing was too much trouble. They went out of their way to get a particular soft drink for my friend. Service was quick but we ended up staying 4 hours because we were having such a great time. We will definitely be...

Absolutely amazing food. Lovely place.

We booked for 4 then our 2 friends dropped out, but Jackie happily changed the reservation to just the two of us. On a cold dark evening we walked into the welcoming cosy atmosphere & got the aroma of Greek food and herbs. Great service...

Lovely food and staff but bit far out of town.

First time at this lovely homely little restaurant and will definitely be returning. The food was amazingly tasty and the service staff friendly and welcoming, great value for money.

What a wonderful experience dining at the ex- poli. Fabulous food, amazing owner & staff. If you enjoy Greek food I highly recommend you eat here. Already booked for next Saturday. Don't be disappointed, book asap for a great experience. Michael Farrington 10 stars from me.

Just had another lovely night at this little restaurant …. It really is outstanding. I love the set-up inside and the food is delicious- reminds me of holidays in Greece 🇬🇷

This restaurant is definitely recommend! Great food, excellent service and a fabulous atmosphere. All our dishes were spot on, the only disappointment was the Greek beer - maybe find another Mediterranean Lager to go with such excellent food. Well done to the team. Looking forward to going back.

Another fantastic evening at Exo Poli - service as excellent and friendly as ever, with the most delicious food. Will be back very soon! Thanks for a great night.

Met up with friends for the first time in what feels like a squillion years. Exo Poli was the perfect location; the food was plentiful and delicious and the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. It was also very reasonably priced. I will certainly be returning...

I have been here several times and also had a takeaway during lockdown. The food is excellent, there is always a warm welcome and a chat, and when we couldn't eat all of the huge portions we were given takeaway boxes. I especially like the...

First visit and definitely not our last. The food was to die for. The staff were excellent and the cosy feel added to what was a splendid evening. Everything explained and recipes discussed as well as Greek holidays. If your thinking of going don't delay.

Just had the most beautiful meal ever at Exo Poli. The decor and music really make you feel like your in Greece. Myself and my mum shared 5 dishes. (We're greedy) The portions are very generous and the food was all absolutely delicious. The Greek...

Came for dinner with my brother. They couldn't have been more welcoming. The restaurant looked great, the music was great and the food.... was... PHENOMENAL. Truly a wonderful experience. Oh, and very reasonably priced for what you get. We'll be back. Cheers!

Another wonderful meal last night. We couldn't decide what to have as it all looked so good so Jackie gave us a mixture of everything. Feta and sundried tomato aranccini were delicious. We also tried the spanacoppita and lamb full parcels, both were lovely. Both...

Visited with friends and what a treat! Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere and a warm and friendly welcome. Staff were so attentive and nothing was too much trouble. So authentic that it took me back to memories of family Greek holidays. Definitely 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I always support local and small businesses, especially when the service attracts you back. Unfortunately, we encountered rather rude service on our visit. We felt as though we were an inconvenience and this took us away from enjoying the food. I’m not sure if this...

Brilliant food and very attentive staff

As a group of 11 following recommendations to try this new restaurant out, we booked it for a birthday meal. booked for 6.45, some turned up 3 minutes late and informed that ‘they better not be too late because there’s another table booked’. Who apparently...

Beautiful food at surprisingly good prices! Wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff. I will be returning!

Excellent food and friendly staff.