Kafeneion To Steki in Edinburgh, City of

CONGRATULATIONS FOR PROMOTING GREEK CUISINE as Cretan, as chef and as good food lover, I cannot but express my absolute taste satisfaction. Very nice atmosphere and excellent service. Congratulations (I'm sorry that I have roughly the same working hours and I can't come more often)

Great takes on Crete favorites by people who know what to do! A hidden gem in a quiet area. A must visit if you’re in the area and looking for something different. Good selection of vegetarian and gluten free and vegan dishes.

Habíamos visto esta taberna griega hace un tiempo y estaba en nuestra lista. Finalmente lo hicimos allí anoche y nos encantó, tan amable y acogedor, un montón de platos pequeños para elegir, muy bien preparados y muy sabrosos. . buñuelos de calabacín, remolacha aderezada, excelentes anchoas, pollo y cerdo cocinados muy bien. . feta cubierto de filo y frito con sésamo y miel, y el helado de choc y avellana. . para morirse. Tomamos Mythos y unas copas de vinos griegos de una lista muy extensa. Muy recomendable .. volveremos!

A lovely place that feels comfortable and cosy, the food is excellent and we were served by the outstanding Gianna who is the definition of service with a smile!

Great atmosphere! Great service! Amazing food!

Absolutely phenomenal. The food was so good that I forgot to take any pictures, despite the gorgeous presentation. It's very authentic, and the staff are lovely. It's now one of my favorite restaurants in Edinburgh. The ambiance is also cozy and great for a low key date night

Incredible food, everything we got was amazing, we'll definitely be heading back!

I would give more than 5 stars if I could. We had a lovely Sunday lunch. The food was divine, from starters to desserts everything full of flavours. The place is so charming and welcoming ❤️ the people are adorable. We'll come back for sure.

Great place, fantastic service and also a paradise for vegetarians!

Absolutely gorgeous food. Exciting and inspiring dishes of authentic Greek cuisine. Expect smaller mezze-type platters that are great to share. Equally charming as the food was the heartwarmingly lovely service. Rarely felt so welcome and at ease at a restaurant. If you are in the mood for Mediterranean food, I there say there is no better place to go in the Edinburgh area. Must-visit in Leith

Excellent Greek dishes. Ideal for a romantic meal or a family get together.

Delicious fresh food and great service. Thank you!

A gem. Family atmosphere and cuisine. We asked to bring some tastings to get an idea of ​​a cuisine we weren't familiar with. All delicious! Even the restaurant, furnished with simple but good taste, without falling into stereotypes. Absolutely recommended.

One of my favourite restaurants. Excellent ingredients, great cooking, homemade ice cream, lots of wine and coffee. They take good care of you here.

Great food, staff is very attentive and nice, good wine list - in a very cozy atmosphere.

El lugar es muy acogedor y la comida es auténtica y verdaderamente deliciosa. En cada plato se puede degustar y ver la belleza de la isla de Creta. Su pasión brilla en todo lo que hacen. ¡Grazie Cheffina y Joanna!

Best Greek Food I had in Edinburgh. You should definitely spend your Sunday afternoon having the tastiest dishes. We had the mix grill for 2 (more than enough) which they serve with homemade chips and the best homemade pita bread 🤤 Greek Salad, feta me sousami and honey and mushrooms were to die for 🫠 Such a friendly and attentive service they really made us feel like home. Thank you so much for made our day.

Homemade and very good food Family treatment

One of the best places I know for Greek food - regardless of whether it's in Greece or not! If you want proper authentic Greek food, this is the place for you! The music is also brilliant and the staff are incredibly friendly. This is genuinely like stepping into a small piece of Greece in Leith!

We are so blessed to have this fantastic restaurant on our doorstep. Every dish is made with fresh ingredients, the utmost skill and of course with love. I wasn’t overly familiar with Cretan cuisine, but now I am utterly hooked! My favourite is the Gigantes. It’s funny how there are some dishes that are universally nostalgic and comforting. The whole team are fabulous and so accommodating and friendly; you really feel as though you are dining in a friend’s home. I’d go here for a celebration or just a casual romantic dinner, so great is the hospitality and food. Can’t wait to go again soon.

I have walked past Kafeneion every day for almost a year and only recently went for dinner and I regret not going sooner!! I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the ingredients, the food, the service and the atmosphere. I rarely come across somewhere where I am lost for words with how stunning the experience is. It was so fantastic I have recommended Kafeneion to everyone I know and have been back several times since. You can really sense the heart and soul that goes into each dish and service. I would eat here every day if I could! My favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. Thank you for bringing such a beautiful dining experience to Edinburgh.

Limited meat dishes, out of chicken dish that day

Truly authentic Greek food. It’s so good! Wonderful sharing plates, fresh flavours. Wholesome. Homely. The feta phyllo with honey is akin to touching God. Greek wines galore! I could not recommend this place enough.

I loved it !! I am from Crete and felt like visiting home 🏡 nice food, nice raki, fantastic service !! Well done girls !!

Best Greek Place in Edinburgh. The food is homemade and traditional. With fresh and good quality ingredients. Vibes from Greek Steki with old classic bouzouki songs. Must try dishes are dakos, Greek feta with honey and chicken tigania. Affordable price also

Absolutely incredible food, wine and ambiance. Really enjoyed the service as well. I expressed that I work at a Greek restaurant back in Canada and she was so lovely to chat with and even taught me a few things. Highly recommend the Sunday grill dinner four 2… such incredible food quality. Loved the lamb, Greek burger patty and pita.

Precioso lugar dirigido por la familia. Excelente servicio. Precioso vino griego y cerveza, y comida fantástica. Gran lugar para sentarse y relajarse en una tarde de domingo

Very tasty food, very nice service & excellent Greek coffee. You should try it out!

Delicious Mediterranean food!! Beautiful place and excellent customer service! A place like home! We'll definitely go again!

Really tasty meze with warm and friendly service. Had the artichokes, red pepper dip, mushrooms, pitta, chips and olives and all were fantastic.

Exceptional food and a beautiful little restaurant. I was introduced to Greek food last summer in northern Greece & fed lots by my partner's Auntie's along with the odd beautiful taverna. Simple flavours cooked perfectly makes this little gem of a restaurant a must. I'll definitely be heading back there.

The food here is so lovely! What a delight to have found and enjoyed a great meal. Would recommend, and make sure you get the Dip, it's honestly so delicious

The best Greek Resturant in town so far. Nice service, great ambient and good food. Those were perfectly paring with the white Retsina on the sunny day. Their homemade ice-cream was good too. Would be back soon. Also, I was quite impress to see that the plates were facedown to avoid the dust. Such a good care.

Fabulous place. Lovely food and great service. They had a lovely Sunday special which was very tasty. Fabulous house wine and Greek beers. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend this place

Excellent Greek food and very reasonably priced. Every dish we tried was delicious. The service is friendly and professional.

You must come for food here. You’ll not be disappointed. I’ll recommend it 100%. Lovely service and delicious food. Authentic and delicious food, you’ll not regret eating here.

Best Greek food we had in Edinburgh:) absolutely delicious:) very friendly place and food awww amazing:)

This is a real hidden gem. Authentic Greek restaurant in Leith with fantastic food. Small plates suitable for sharing, a good mix of meat, fish and veggie options. Great Greek salad too! Oh, and nice wine list and helpful staff to answer any questions. First time there, but will be back.

Had lovely meze in the most friendly, cozy place! Everything was delicious and gave a homemade feeling. The bread was insanely good and the highlight was the strapatsada (Greek version of scrambled eggs with tomato). The staff was extraordinary and very helpful. It is true that you enter as a stranger and leave as a friend. Will definitely visit again!

Just amazing!! Service, food, drinks, atmosphere. Well done ladies! Efharistof poli

Very pleasant experience. Delicious food and great service.

From arrival and being greeted with excellent and friendly staff, to lovely authentic greek food was great. What a lovely anniversary meal for my wife and I.

Great food and atmosphere. Real Greek food done well, with great ingredients- including homemade bread. Lovely family business and friendly service. I would go again and happy to recommend.

Having read all the reviews we decided to eat out after two nights eating at motel. Have eaten Greek in a few countries unfortunately this is miss. Which all family agreed. Great ambience and staff super friendly and accommodating. Menu needs to be updated, more protein dishes. Never been to a Greek restaurant with no lamb.

One of the best if not the best Greek restaurant in Edinburgh. I like that they do Cretan meze instead of the usual gyros you can find in every other place.

Absolutely delicious meal, beautiful wine, and the most friendly and welcoming service you could imagine, the merenda was the best dessert I have ever had!!

One of the best restaurants in the city. Authentic Greek food and genuine staff/owners. The place looks so authentic as well. Don't miss it!

What a great little find thanks to google reviews. Beautiful little place with great food served in the traditional way of “plates”. Every dish was bob on. The octopus was beautifully soft with a barbecued edge. Perfect. The traditional pork and sausage was to die for. The feta pie beautifully seasoned served with a little pot of honey. Very authentic Greek food served with a smile and a giggle. Took us back to our month long Greek islands odyssey and reminded us we still haven’t been to Crete!

What a lovely gem! Went there with a friend after hyping the Greek cuisine to her and reading the reviews (Greeks love their Greek food) and it did not disappoint :) All the platters were delicious and authentic, the Greek music on the background was lovely and Gianna who served us so friendly, helpful and amazing. Can't wait to go back - I just wish I lived closer to it.

Great service and great food (some unusual dishes too). I mistakingly ordered a courgette dish. I don't eat yoghurt but the dish was drizzled with a yoghurt sauce. The sauce was listed on the menu so it was my carelessness. My wife and friends ate the dish (and praised it). I didn't complain but the waitress noticed I was ignoring the dish and arrived at the table with another plateful, yoghurt free. (And no charge.) We'll definitely go back (and I'll read the menu carefully). A stew with pork and sausage was delicious.

Fantastic place! Hidden but a must go! Delicious fresh Greek foods and friendly staff - will be going again! Best dakos salad in Edinburgh!

Delicious authentic Greek food and friendly service.

Very delicious food we wanted eat something different and this was amazing.

Absolutely phenomenal food, super fresh and the menu isn't too long and overwhelming but still has lots of new things to try. Can highly recommend the fava dip with the fresh bread and the Cretian salad but everything was outstanding. Greek food in the UK is so often disappointing but this place is a real wee gem!

Great food and great staff!! Would definitely recommend!!!

Sublime food, excellent service!

This restaurant is my absolute favourite. The food and service is amazing! Alexandra was our waitress and was incredibly kind and attentive. Each time we come here she provides excellent service and it’s always a pleasure to see her. Would 100% recommend this restaurant!

Delicious food and lovely staff! Thank you for looking after us

Food was all delicious and service so friendly. Highly recommend

Great place. Super tasty and friendly.

Cooking here is fabulous and such a friendly place. The food is so delicious - love their bean dishes, garlicky beetroot etc! Food is fresh, full of surprises and really feels cooked by someone who just loves cooking.

10/10. Lovely food and lovely staff.

Everything great. Authentic Greek food, the service was wonderful. 100% recommended place!!!!

Affordable and delicious. My wife and I love coming here!

Came for Sunday Lunch for a friend's birthday - incredible! Best Greek food I've had in Edinburgh and great value. Plenty of options for both vegetarians and meat lovers. Finished off with a lovely Cafe Freddo.

Ειλικρινά το μέρος είναι απίστευτο!!Φοβερό φαγητό και ατμόσφαιρα αυστηρά ελληνική!!Τα κορίτσια στο σέρβις ευγενέστατα και με το χαμόγελο στα χείλη!

Authentic greek food with modern touches. Very cosy space that brings you memories of Greece.

Wonderful food and lovely atmosphere, really enjoyed my evening there!

Great food and service. Highly recommended place!

Came in for a mere coffee, ended having a treat! Lovely greek coffee, with bites of treats and served in a china cup, just like my mom used to serve it when I was a child. Such good memories came up... I'll be back to enjoy my dinner soon. Definitely a wee treasure of Leith!

Wonderful little place with great food and impeccable service.

If you are looking for a cosy place and home made food we definitely recommend this little gem. Alexandra is very good host and the food is heart-warming.

Delicious, hearty Greek food and warm service. The drunken pork was exceptional. Good value, too! Go and support this fantastic neighbourhood restaurant.

Best Greek food in Edinburgh! Thanks for making me feel like home ❤

Great little place! Small menu but genuine and full of real taste. Service is awesome and we overall had a great time. Portions are generous for being mezzes too. I really recommend this place if you like Greek food, it's off the beaten track so it makes it even more special :).

Delicious food and friendly service - a great find!

Authentic delicious Greek food. Took us straight back to Athens living 1992-1997 👌❤️🇬🇷 Friendly service xx

What a fantastic hidden gem. Food was top notch - fresh, incredible cretan cuisine, cooked and served with love. Seriously...go and find this place and eat a meal there - outstanding food and terrific value. Yamas!

Do yourself a favour and visit this hidden gem asap! It's a cozy family restaurant, with a warm atmosphere and exceptional traditional food, prepared with fresh ingredients and lots of love. If you're in a hurry, you can treat yourself with coffee and dessert. I promise you won't regret it!

Excellent food and friendly service

Wonderful restaurant, great food, great value

My dad and I had a lovely meal here. Having lived on Crete for over five years, we chose some of our favourite dishes and they were all absolutely wonderful and completely authentic. The staff were very friendly and we believe the whole experience was excellent value for money. What a lovely find in Leith. I will definitely be back. Thank you!

Amazing food and good prices! Nice portions and original recipes. I also tried the tsipouro and Alexandra’s homemade bread gave me the best impression.

Dined here alone a couple weeks ago while traveling solo. It had a relaxed cozy environment and was just a couple minutes walk from my Airbnb. Service was amazing. I ordered the lamb liver and prawns. The liver I liked more but you really have to be a liver lover as it doesn’t hide it and is very simply cooked and drizzled in olive oil and lemon. The prawns came in a sauce which were ok.

Lovely people, food very good.

Amazing authentic tasty food and Greek wine. Excellent service. You'll want to lick your plate clean. Best restaurant food I've had all year. Definitely go and over order on dishes. You will enjoy every mouthful.

Celebrated my birthday with friends last week and everything was perfect. Staff very welcoming and and attentive. Great selection of wines and the best handmade Greek food in Edinburgh. Will come back soon. Thanks very much for make me feel like at home!! 🙂

Fabulous! Love this place, food, service atmosphere all perfect and a very good price. The best restaurant I have visited in years! Highly recommend.

Authentic, traditional and homemade Greek food!!! An amazing warm and friendly environment with lovely staff. The food is delicious, I can’t wait to go back!! Συγχαρητήρια !!

My sister, my niece and I had a late lunch here on Saturday. The mezes were delicious, the service very friendly and efficient and the atmosphere relaxed. Would definitely recommend. My sister commented "The food tasted as if it was made with love."

We stumbled upon this hidden gem by luck and are so thrilled that we did! We had the most incredible food and friendliest service in a cozy atmosphere. We had the Greek salad, aubergine dip (unreal), feta in phyllo with honey, prawns (I could drink that sauce!!) I even got to relive my honeymoon with a bit of mystiha and lemonade! Plus homemade ice cream (strataciella and almond) with our Greek coffee to finish. Portions were more than generous between the two of us. Food was so fresh and flavorful. We had such authentic food and even lovelier service, I wish I got our server's name. But even the ladies in the kitchen came out to help and chat. We felt like family and were fed like it too. Already planning to come back STAT!

Definitely, I'll be back, as it was one of my favourite experiments. Every single dish was like..perfect.

Really, really enjoyable family birthday lunch on a Saturday with excellent food and service. Very happy to accomodate food allergies without compromising the food. First taste of a post lunch beer in a chilled glass took my senses back to happy memories of a Greek island or two! Great

I went for dinner here last night, and it was just incredible. Every dish was so delicious, the wine selection was really good, the service amazing. I'm running out of adjectives, but would definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. The menu changes occasionally apparently, so there's always more to try. Some of the dishes I haven't seen since I was in the Cyclades in Greece last year, and if anything it was even better than the ones I had in Greece. The owners are so lovely too! Just a wonderful experience, and I can't wait to go back.

Fantastic birthday lunch out. Food was incredible - especially the Kafeneion salad and the signature pie. Wonderful atmosphere and lovey staff. Definitely will come back! Also very good with my sister who can’t eat onion and garlic, catered for her sensitivities.

Great food and some lovely wines to try.

Best food I have eaten, ever, in any restaurant. Delicious, good size portions, excellent quality and care from the chef and waiting staff.

Delicious and authentic Greek food! It was a lovely atmosphere and the waitresses were very welcoming. My favourite dishes were the Ladouristo and Feta cheese wrapped in phyllo pastry.

Fantastic addition to the leith food scene. Delicious fresh salads and tasty plates. Anchovies we’re amazing!

Des plats délicieux, dans un cadre charmant, et le personnel est des plus agréables, je ne peux que recommander ce restaurant !