Rozafa Taverna in Stockport

Beautiful Authentic Greek Restaurant, great food and amazing service. Highly recommend the soup and Rosto delicious 😋

Went early evening midweek and chose off the early bird menu which is £25 pp for 2 courses. Starters were fine. Hummus and Spanakopita. My slow roast lamb was fine, a little basic but perfectly edible. My partners moussaka was off. She took a couple of mouthfuls and said to me please taste this. We actually swapped plates and I took a mouthful of moussaka, the meat part on the first mouthful tasted a little bit vinegary. The next mouthful had mainly bechamel sauce on it and wow was it sour. Definitely turned. The waiter dealt with it ok, he tasted it and agreed it was a bit sour tasting and said it wasn't off and was just something the chef puts in it. I have never tasted anything like it in Greece or in any other Greek restaurant in this country. In addition I have cooked moussaka many times over my 40 year career as a professional chef and have never put anything in that makes it taste off! A shame as the rest of the meal was fine and the moussaka was taken off the bill and my partner shared my lamb in the end. Not ideal though.

I've been coming to this place for a few years, and it never disappoints! It has a warm, cozy atmosphere, and the food is just like homemade – simply amazing. I've noticed some people complaining about the older gentleman there, but I think they just lack people skills. He's an elderly Greek man; he's got character! The staff are lovely, the food is delicious, and it’s a great spot for dates with some excellent wine. If you're looking for a genuine experience, this is the place. If you're more of a "microwave meal" kind of person, it might not be your scene.

Food was lovely but old guy (waiter) very rude. Got a feeling that he dislikes children. Mine behaved and quiet. Made a comment about teenagers always being late. £5.20 for a blackcurrant cordial! Can get a pint of beer cheaper. Tried booking in here before but old guy has always advised fully booked when empty! Asked about 10% charge and he told me I would have to pay it. Queried with another waiter who waived it.

It's in an unglamorous area but is just a couple of minutes walk to the Stockport Plaza. Walk up the stairs and you get a nice welcome. Typical Greek food, decent value, nice staff. Would go again

Food was stunning and prices for the food were more than fair however when we got the bill at the end we nearly died when we saw the cost of the drinks. Charged us £4.20 for a glass of blackcurrant cordial and tap water for a child! This was the same for a small glass of Diet Coke and it was £5.50 for a pint of coke. This ramped the bill up quite a lot at the end as we had a couple of soft drinks each not realising how extortionate they were! The staff were really friendly and helpful, the restaurant itself is a bit of a squeeze and it’s up a steep flight of stairs so bare this in mind if you have a pram or need something accessible.

lovely fresh and authentic food

Awesome.... that is all I have to say about this place. 10 out of 5 from me.

As usual, a great night at Rozafa 14 of us all together for a birthday celebration All food arrived promptly x piping hot Despite it being Saturday night the staff were attentive and helpful Only downside..the price of the drinks is becoming prohibitive High prices for supermarket wine

Lovely food and a warm welcome. It's pretty cosy and can get cramped when busy but worth it!

Tired decore. Food OK ish. Service OK ish Charge a service charge. Been a few times Wouldn't win any awards. The Italian opposite is better in my opinion. Had better. 5 out of 10.

Worst Greek food and no resemblance to Cyprus whatsoever. Stale meat, cold and undercooked, burnt bread, not accommodating. With the restaurant nearly empty, the waiter had to put me by the toilet and right in front of the bar, why?. He even pretended that he doesn’t speak Greek, whatever… I go and return to restaurants where I can feel as if it is mine but here there is a bold statement that it’s theirs, they own you nothing besides the bill. There are plenty of good places to eat good food in Manchester, no need to waste time and mood here.

Visited the restaurant as a walk in. Don’t be deceived by external appearances, once inside the restaurant there is a great atmosphere and the food and service were both excellent. Highly recommend the Greek salad, stifado and the special lamb leg, all excellent. House wine is also great.

Food.. very good, waiter service.. poor, toilets..🙄, cost.. expensive.

I loved this place. The food was delicious and the service was great. The portion sizes were large and filling. I had the lamb shoulder, it was tender and the sauce was rich and comforting. The atmosphere was relaxed, the staff had clearly been doing this for years and I appreciated how comfortable they were during a clearly busy dinner service. Would definitely recommend.

Probably the most Greek restaurant we've been to outside of Greece/Cyprus! The food was fantastic, and very reasonably priced. It's lucky we don't live around here, or we'd be in there all the time, getting fat! If you get chance to go, then do - you won't regret it!

Booked well in advance only to arrive and be questioned about how we booked and when by the grumpy waiter. I showed him the email and then spoke to the boss because we felt awkward. Boss put us at ease. The food was good apart from the steak was inedible, very chewy, the boss removed from the bill which was fair. The same grumpy waiter was rude when one of us asked if a sauce could be changed and said no, only for the boss to say no problem when we asked him. So odd, we were all very polite. This is the second time one particular waiter has been unwelcoming and it has put us off returning. We were in and out in less than 90 mins, 6 of us eating 2 courses and drinking so they made quick money!

I really like this place. First and foremost the food is great. Service polite and friendly. Whilst a bit tired decor wise it seems to add to the old school feel of going for a proper home cooked Greek dinner. Quaint and quality in equal measure.

Our party of 6 visited Rozafa on Saturday evening. Despite going past this restaurant many times over the years had never visited so decided to give it a try. It is a small, slightly dated establishment up a narrow flight of stairs. The place was busy - which is always a good sign and the food did not disappoint. Everything was incredibly tasty and the menu was extensive, with many options for vegetarians. It is not the cheapest - but if you want fleshly cooked authentic Greek food it is the going rate. Folks have to make a living. Service friendly too. Decent sized portions too for those with the larger appetite. Nice experience overall and will come again.

Would not eat here again. Food was average and service even worse

Very deceptive restraunt- doesn't look much from the outside. Service a bit eccentric; however the food is very tasty.

Lovely little place, quite close to Stockport market. Traditional menu, sensible price - we enjoyed the early evening option. Greek beer and Wine available. Planning to go again soon.

Food was fantastic,piping hot,portions were just right and everything was well presented and very authentic. Service was a bit hit and miss and I thought it was a bit expensive. I was going to leave a large tip until I saw the service charge was included. £8, really? The one thing I would say is,on the website it should say that the Stockport restaurant is upstairs,so if you book a family meal and a member of your party is in a wheelchair you'll be very disappointed when you arrive.

Very disappointed as I used to eat here on a regular basis. Things have changed with inflated prices, non-negotiable service charge. 2 course meal, which included pitta and hummus and a simple chicken kebab £36.85!! Took 2 friends but won't be taking anyone again. AVOID

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Been going here on and off for years. Can't beat it.

Booked weeks earlier and good job as booked out and still folk walk-in. Pre theatre menu 2 courses for £25, 3 options per starter and main including vegetarian option. . 2 wines, 2 bottles of Keo, one of the pre theatre menus, haloumi starter and steak dianne £90 plus obligatory 10% service charge. So 100 quid in less than 90 minutes did make me choke a little bit as wasn't expecting it to add up to that. Lovely staff and great service, very popular quirky small place.

Great food in this place. As good as anything I’ve had in Greece

Intimate restaurant with good food and friendly service

Absolutely a must visit restaurant one of Stockports best kept secrets you would not regret trying this amazing authentic Greek restaurant from the highly attentive friendly staff to the Absolutely mouth watering food Stockport has to offer . We highly recommend the meatballs you will not regret 👍

Always a nice meal and well priced. Early bird menu great value. Kids shared a main and were full

The food is so amazing here,John is very friendly. Highly recommended 👌

Excellent food and good sized portions. Good wine, friendly service. Great value for money. Recommended.

Lovely, homely place. Delicious food.

Little gem of a place, lovely food and we were served by a very pleasant young lady

Lovely traditional Greek place that’s been there for years. Superb

Great food and service and worthy of 5 stars however my only complaint is food is served on cold plates! Please can you serve food on hot serving and dining plates

Had high hopes from the reviews. Restaurant old and tired. Service was satisfactory. Food tasty enough but a little pricey for what is was. Atmosphere lacking somewhat and by 2130 the restaurant was empty. Wouldn’t rush back.

Poor food could not cook two steaks to order food awful meat balls tasted as if out of a tin same with the stuffed vine leaves wine OK

Strange little upstairs restaurant that needs updating. Male waiters like something out of the Julie Walters two soups sketch. Food ok. Was busy but suspect because not much choice in Stockport and there was an event on at the Plaza

Not a great place to eat my wife ordered prawns which were very over cooked like bullets, I had meat balls for starters which tasted out of a tin from the supermarket we both ordered fillet one with chips and one with roasted potatoes the chips were very oily and the roast potatoes hard as for the fillet steak one was ouzing blood all over the plate not even rested the second had a sinew in the middle and was as tough as old boots restaurant I need of a refit only positive the waiting staff very nice.

Super food and service, definitely I can not wait to come again!

Was told that it was halal, but found it that it wasn't. It is very bad for businesses to tell you that food is halal when it isn't.

We had planned on having a family meal for my birthday, I checked a few days before that it was open and then I booked online for 5pm. When we arrived the restaurant was closed. I rang and left a message asking them to ring me back but nobody has done so. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. Why have the opening times online if they aren't correct? Why have an online booking system if you're not going to use it? We won't be returning, it used to be one of my favourite restaurants.

We booked a table here,after seeing a show in Manchester. The staff were very friendly and greeted us on arrival. The menu had lots of choices.Drinks menu had lots of choices. We were given time to chose our food.

We absolutely loved the time we sent here. The food was superb and plentiful, the service was excellent. The decor is old and tired but didn't detract from a very enjoyable evening. I'd highly recommend

Really nice place. Very friendly staff. Quite busy and popular. Varied menu to chose from. We had Meze - food great and well presented!

5 of us adults ate here last Saturday. Everyone was happy with their food.

Lovely Greek restaurant. Really nice food. Staff great too

Terribly ugly frontage, which is the shutters of the businesses below, but a nice little restaurant when you get upstairs. It was quiet when we visited, so not much atmosphere, but the food was top notch. Portion sizes were a bit mean...3 halves of roast potato with a main course of chicken...come on, potatoes are really cheap! We'll definitely go again, and again though, and I wouldn't mind owning some shares in this (highly profitable?) business, haha! Well worth a visit to imagine you're back on your hols!

Terribly ugly frontage, which is the shutters of the businesses below, but a nice little restaurant when you get upstairs. It was quiet when we visited, so not much atmosphere, but the food was top notch. Portion sizes were a bit mean...3 halves of roast potato with a main course of chicken...come on, potatoes are really cheap! We'll definitely go again, and again though, and I wouldn't mind owning some shares in this (highly profitable?) business, haha! Well worth a visit to imagine you're back on your hols!

OMG how rude. Ordered sirloin steak medium rare. Turned up so over done. Sent it back. Waiter/owner came over and shoved it in my face, what’s up with this it’s what you ordered. Just asked for it to be taken off the bill. No apology. Never go again.

This place never lets you down. The food is simply superb and the service is great too. Blink and you could walk past this hidden gem. Absolutely delicious food

Don't be scared off by the look of the outside. Great food, great friendly waiters. Definitely worth it 😊

I liked the Olives on the table; nice touch! Feels quite authentic and the food was lovely. However when picking a main course e.g. chicken kebab you can only pick 1 out of 5 sides etc. I believe you should be able to pick more than 1, as chicken and just rice or chips for example would be boring. Veg or side salad should come as standard without having to pay extra. So to be able to choose 2 out of 5 sides would make the world of difference. Overall I would recommend this restaurant, hidden gem.

Booked for my son's birthday, food was good but it felt like we were eating at a wake background music rubbish no interaction with the waiter it turns out he was Tunisia so my Greek yamos was wasted on him , didn't make us feel special 😞I've had better birthday experiences .

Been going to Rozafa for years. Gorgeous food and friendly staff

Nice food but expensive. Staff are friendly but the service charge is quite steep.

What a lovely surprise! Do not be put off by the shabby exterior this is a ‘proper’ Greek restaurant! Super friendly staff, delicious food and a lovely atmosphere. Expect families and gatherings, it’s a lovely place to eat. Thank you.

Booked a table ahead of a show at the Stockport Plaza. Never heard back from the online booking system but left a telephone message and they called back to confirm. Walked past the entrance on the evening, it’s an upstairs restaurant, but found it eventually. The food is unbelievable. Really excellent Greek fare. No beers on tap, but they had bottles of Keo and Mythos. Dolmades very high quality. Unfortunately when the bill came they gave us a bill for our table AND the table next to us and it took an age to sort out. The wonderful food saves this from a three star review. Definitely going back.

Friendly atmosphere, wholesome Greek food, large portions and a happy and vibrant atmosphere. Great service and lovely food

The food was OK think expensive for what it was Saganaki ok authentic Greek is yellow cheese not feta

Experience for what you got. Food quite basic but good quality

This has become quite a favourite with myself and a group of friends. The food is delicious and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this for a night out. Maybe give the coffee a miss if like me you like a good cup of coffee.

Don’t be put off by the outside. Gorgeous food and very attentive staff

Had a lamb dish that looked plentiful but was mainly bone, little meat. Fries were far too spicy to eat. Very slow service and only one dreadful wine available by the glass. As my husband was driving we didn't want a bottle but I couldn't drink the awful stuff they call house wine.

Love this place . Dish so tasty 😋

Not recommended. Over ratted restaurant, selling average but over priced food. Dessert is not homemade but purchased from Aldi and ice cream is also cheap supermarket. The most disappointing part was behaviour of host, he was rude and unaware of hospitality.

Great friendly service, always made to feel welcome and relaxed. Food fantastic

The food and services were exceptional, which made the visit enjoyable. The only thing that let the place and experience down was the very obviously cheap decor and poor attempts to decorate the place. If these were worked on the visit would be perfect.

Absolutely delicious food. 1st time we had been to the restaurant after recommendations. Great service and lovely ambience One of the best in Stockport a must try

Love it here! Great Greek food with good service and a lovely atmosphere! Never had a bad experience! Always extremely good!

Highly recommend the meat moussaka we loved it 👌👌👌😍

From the outside you’d almost miss this restaurant as there is just small sign and a staircase leading up. We were given a very friendly welcome upon arrival. The menu was varied and we were given a taste of a few different wines before finally choosing. We had a selection of dips to start with delicious warm pitta bread. A varied selection of mains from haloumi kebabs, lamb kleftiko to chicken stuffed with feta they were all equally mouthwatering. I’m not sure why we’ve never visited before, but we will definitely be back.

A group of us booked for an early Saturday night. The food is consistently good here, we all enjoyed our 2 courses. I don't mind paying a little more for decent food. The issue was the attitude of the waiter. I can see that this...

Lovely food and lively atmosphere. The service was good and there was lots of choice on the menu. I recommend

Tasty Greek food is the main reason to visit here. Restaurant itself could do with a face lift though.

Shame table of 10 next to us was so loud. Restaurant was full so expect it to be loud at peak periods. Food was authentic but roast potatoes significantly over-salted. Had to fight with a very bony lamb Rosta and dig in to find the...

They had no record of our booking when we got there. Think he Jst expected us to accept that and go even though I showed him the booking online which I had made. Ended up being put on the table right at the door which was so cold and it was where everyone was queuing for their tables. Food was so salty and laced in garlic. Fish over cooked and Jst about warm. Won’t return !!

Went on a Saturday night. Bit chaotic to start with sorting a pre booked table for 10, completely made up a story that we had phoned back to reduce the booking to 8 (clearly struggling for space) and also we had changed the time from...

Humus and bread tasty. Meatballs a little bland and baklava more sweet than anything else. Lovely people and good service.

Our fist visit here confirmed positive reviews regarding the quality and authentic greek food which was lovely. The big let down was not so much poor service , we didn't have to wait too long , orders were taken etc however there was no hospitality...

I personally think this place is amazing it has great service and the food is amazing, staff couldn't do enough for you

We ate at 6ish on a Saturday, it was steady but not as bustling as it gets later on. Food was spot on. We had kleftico and chicken. Plenty of chips but could have eaten another roastie! Desserts were good too. Definitely a favourite and...

Food was tasty and good portions, not very good service..the waiter was miserable and abrupt. .wine bottle plonked on table knocking a wine glass over, no check back to see if everything was OK... we wanted dessert but the bill was placed on the table and told to pay now...we disputed the 10% service charge and told it says on the menu you get service charge, reluctantly we paid. The staff at there restaurant in Manchester are amazing and friendly so won't visit Stockport again

What a lovely little find. Food is fab, service is brill and the place feels really authentic. No "traditonal" Greek stereotype stuff just good food. Went as a party of 6 and food was served in good time, everything cleared away quickly and the waiter had a laugh with us. There isn't parking outside but just around the corner there are 2 large car parks so easily 2mins walk away. Would definitely recommend! And I will definitely be back too! 😋

We had a family b'day dinner in this establishment , was a Sat might , 4 adults , 1 child . The food and drink, and general ambience was fantastic , a good night had by all . However , we did not get an...

Lovely Greek restaurant with tasty authentic Greek food. Busy which is a good sign, however I don't like the 10% compulsory service charge, a definite no no.

Great food and awesome service. These guys know what they are doing. Incredible value for money. Do not be put off by the exterior. Really nice.

Its got to be one of the best Greek restaurants in the Uk great olives to start with and the Beef Stiffado is even better than you get in Greece,fantastic atmosphere as well my favourite place to eat

Absolutely delicious food, generous portions of Rosto, and delightfully friendly staff

Mea was lovely as usual but not the same without the fantastic waiter tony cracking his jokes and excellent service! Hope Tony is well

Lovely little hideaway, food was delicious and plentiful, we went for the chicken and lamb skewers and the mixed grill. Staff were very friendly, my only niggle was the soda small bottle water £3 each, eek! Everything else spot on

A proper hidden gem, never disappoints, fantastic food and friendly service.

Thoroughly recommend this lovely Greek (Cypriot) restaurant! Small, easy to miss entrance but totally worth looking for. Absolutely delicious food, served by friendly, efficient staff in a very pleasant, relaxing atmosphere. Music and lighting were just right and tables were perfectly spaced. Went for “early...

The kleftico was very tasty but don't touch the lives, way way too much garlic. And as for the music, it was like the chase scene music in a very bad cartoon. It was relentless! Staff were friendly though

We just love this restaurant. Walking on the street you barely notice it; going up the stairs you wonder if you ended up to some relative’s house. The atmosphere is very relaxed and familiar. The menu is quite vast (which can be a good or a bad thing). I have tasted different course and they’re always delicious. Last time I had hummus with red peppers and naan bread as a started and chicken in white sauce with potato wedges as a main (sorry but I can’t spell the correct Greek names). Choosing what to eat it’s really hard! The staff is lovely and talkative. And I can’t finish the meal without a refreshing glass of Ouzo!

We enjoyed the two course special ( a starter and a main) I started with a mixed salad. Excellent. My wife the humus and both the dip and particularly the warmed/hot pita bread were a delight. We then both had chicken kebabs. Flavoursome. The portions were generous and we felt that we had received very good value. Service was friendly and polite. Unobtrusive Greek music for atmosphere . Well worth the trip up the stairs. We recommend.

Visited for my birthday. I was dubious as the outside looks a bit off putting. However went up the narrow stairs to find a very busy restaurant with nice vibe. Waiters friendly, attentive. As there were 8 of us we ordered a range of starters...

We ate here tonight, been around 3/4 times and the food is always lovely. Posistives today, food was delicious and authentic. Hot, fresh and well presented. Things not so posistive, the menu prices were all alot higher than the online menu we had looked at...

Not great for accessibility as you have to climb stairs. Veggie options but not many.