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Nº 494 in 2913 in Edinburgh, City of

Nº 8 of 23 Mediterranean in Edinburgh, City of

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Great choices of food and friendly atmosphere

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Ian Borthwick . 2024-10-13

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Great staff and excellent food! Highly recommend.

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Paul Corning . 2024-10-06

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Wonderful food, so fresh and tasty. Cosy atmosphere, friendly staff. Want to come here everytime I come to Edinburgh!

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Rianka Bouwmeester . 2024-09-15

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Wonderfully relaxed and friendly restaurant. Bright, cheerful, and very importantly affordable. Had a lovely night here with my wife and doggo. Thanks for having us.

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Gordon Glasgow . 2024-09-10

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Probably the best restaurant experience I've had in my 12 years in Edinburgh. Amazing food, which is as good if not better than many of the restaurants I've been to in Greece itself. Really good service, really good value for money, really nice relaxed atmosphere that wasn't too loud (which has been an issue for us in a couple of places recently). We will definitely be back.

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Michael Kennedy . 2024-08-25

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Lovely Greek restaurant in Edinburgh. We had a great time there.

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Lucie Šťastná . 2024-08-23

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Delicious food and very friendly staff. I like it and I will be their constant customer.

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Hayan Abo Samra . 2024-08-14

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US tourist here. I was overwhelmed by the Fringe so I walked a few miles away and found this hidden gem. The food was reasonably priced and very good.

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Kevin Wahl . 2024-08-11

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The food is great, simple goes a long way. Staff have a great knowledge of what they serve. Awesome all around

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Avo Cado . 2024-08-05

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Superb. Great food, great vibe, great value. You honestly can't go wrong with this place. Everything is fantastic even right down to the dips and pitta. The staff are so friendly and relaxed yet attentive. The vibe and restaurant itself is really special. You will feel like you're in a taverna in Greece. 10/10.

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Barney Irwin . 2024-07-28

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One of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh. A real neighbourhood and family atmosphere. The food is always so fresh and home-cooked.. i love everything on the menu and all the wines are delicious and reasonably priced. It is always full and justifiably so.

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Su-a Lee . 2024-07-26

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Small, cosy neighbourhood restaurant on a quiet street, with Greek food and decor. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly! I had two meze dishes, hummus, and two orders of steaming hot pita bread. My friend had the seasoned potatoes and chicken souvlaki, with baklava as a dessert.

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Anna Robbins . 2024-07-17

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If you love greek food you should definetly come by. We had some amazing food and very friendly and patient personnel!

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Je Es . 2024-07-12

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Lovely restaurant with great meal tapas style and enjoyed Greek House wine.

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Karen Martin . 2024-07-06

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It is a good restaurant. Nice atmosphere, decent food though I would prefer bigger portions, desert was the best part. Service was decent nothing special. You will have no parking options.

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Rory Gardner . 2024-06-10

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Affordable and tasty Greek food well served in a lively dining room.

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Guy Hefferin . 2024-05-26

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Really great Greek food. Lovely atmosphere and super service. Well recommended.

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Graham Astles (Noble Eagle) . 2024-05-25

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Some of the best Greek food in edinburgh. Lovely service.

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Alex Perryman . 2024-05-23

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Busy little place. We were lucky to get in without a reservation. Food was amazing. Highly recommend

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Jen Leonard . 2024-05-23

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Probably one of the “closest to actually being in Greece” restaurants in Edinburgh. The food is very authentic and has that Greek home-cooking style. The gigantes (giant butter beans) are particularly worth a mention. The menu is a little small, with some solid Greek staples missing (dolmadakia, yemista etc), but what they do offer is delicious. The restaurant itself is bright and airy and has a real lovely vibe.

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Eugeen . 2024-05-22

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The food is great the staff are great and very good for coeliacs too .

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Pam Skrgatic . 2024-05-17

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wonderful experience from staff, food, ambience, definitely go, if you've ever considered greek food!

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Charlotte Allan . 2024-05-16

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This is our local restaurant and we come here often. I just love the laid back vibe, the jugs of Greek house wine with little tumbler glasses, and the casual tapas style dining. The food is super tasty and they have plenty of vegan and gluten free options, and can advise on other allergens too (came with my niece who has an allergy to soy, sesame and peanuts with no problem). We take all of our friends and family here and they all love it (rare to find somewhere that everyone is happy with!) The tapas style makes it very sociable. Note food comes out as it is ready, the delicious dips and pitta bread (or amazing roast potatoes for gluten free) come first as a starter. Plus we find it great value for money. And if your eyes are bigger than your belly as ours often are, they won’t hesitate to give you a takeaway box so that’s tomorrow’s lunch sorted too :) Not surprising that it is always busy - recommend booking to be safe.

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Ruth Lewis . 2024-05-05

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Wow, what wonderful food! I judge a restaurant by its calamari and Spitaki’s was the best I’ve ever had. All the food was excellent and the service was superb.

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Mark Miller . 2024-04-22

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A quaint and bijou Greek specialist nestled in a quieter part of Edinburgh, always bustles with taste and atmosphere. Tremendous and great food with a selection of Greek dishes that suits vegans and meat-eaters alike. Friendly staff simply add to the experience and Mezze plates are attractive and full, if you want them all to your own, or to share. Step away from the busy city and book a table of satisfaction, in the real heart of Edinburgh.

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Phil Harris (PhilipGHarris) . 2024-04-11

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Like being in Greece! Just fabulous food and great place with friendly service at a good price. Will be a regular place from now on!

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Nick Riley . 2024-04-01

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Lots of lovely food and service

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lynda dalziel . 2024-03-17

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Best Greek Food ever in the UK! It was my first time trying Greek food and i absolutely fell in love, which makes me plan to travel to Greece 🥹 It was 4 yrs ago but i still miss this taste 🥲 i will come back!!!

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Sophie Sohui . 2024-03-08

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Love this place, cheap, cheerful, and they never ever hold back on the garlic.

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Chris M . 2024-03-05

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The food is home-made Greek food at its best. There were five of us, three with Greek heritage, sharing as many plates as we could. The stand out dishes were the courgette fritters, spicy Feta dip, and the melitzanosalata. The freshness of the ingredients was evident in the taste. The wine list is short, but interesting, tempting, and reasonably priced. Service was friendly and efficient, and we're looking forward to going back.

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Caroline Moyes Matheou . 2024-03-02

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Terrible service, since arrival I was continually told the time I had to vacate the table and even though the time had been agreed upon, the waitress continued to create a tense atmosphere, with comments such as: "You don't have time to order that dish" and "I'm making you a favor by bringing you this dish." Disappointing not being able to enjoy such good food, being constantly pressured to eat and leave. 😪

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Jesus Salazar . 2024-02-24

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We were a group of 4 and shared a variety of dishes, Everything was delicious. Great service and a lively atmosphere.

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Kirsty Ratcliffe . 2024-02-23

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Good food and excellent service

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Ann Morris . 2024-02-22

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Lovely food. Good prices. Lovely atmosphere.

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Mary Heath . 2024-02-20

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This is our favourite restaurant in Edinburgh! Amazing Greek plates, quirky layout with a great atmosphere, friendly service and so reasonably priced too. We've been regulars for a number of years and every experience has been incredible. Would recommend to anyone, best Greek food in the city

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Iain Finlay . 2024-02-19

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Super baby friendly restaurant. Wide menu. Fresh ingredients. Quick service.

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David Semmens (DS) . 2024-02-11

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Been here a couple of times when we visit Edinburgh. It's definitely one of our favourite spots and the food is fantastic. A lot better than other greeks, which push out the classic dishes. Would thoroughly recommend. We always book, and the place does seem busy.

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Rory Sewell . 2024-02-09

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The closet thing to authentic Greek food in Edinburgh. Amazing family run gem. Terrific service that makes you feel like you’re one of the family. Our 2nd time back after months and the menu was the same which shows the confidence in cooking what they know. And do they cook it well. Cannot fault would definitely recommend!

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Amrick Panesar . 2024-01-06

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Lovely place with excellent fresh food

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james sayer . 2023-12-27

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One of the best restaurants that I ever visited.

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Khalaf Alelyani . 2023-12-22

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Went for dinner on a weekday It was not busy at all Had the chicken skewers souvlaki and the keftedes dish. Very tasty and small portions, the prices were quite good

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ada dhimitri . 2023-12-21

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Great food. Great service. Dips amazing.

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Rob Clarkson . 2023-12-18

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My friends are regulars, tonight was my first visit but won't be my last! Everything was wonderful- relaxed service, fabulous food, great menu and lovely staff. Thank you so much guys! You're amazing.

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Lucy Midgley-Smith . 2023-12-17

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A great night out all food we had was excellent group of 5 and a dog

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Jimmy Thomson . 2023-12-02

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Friendly atmosphere, great meze/food choices and an inspiring selection of special cocktails too!

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Costa . 2023-11-28

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Lovely restaurant, good food and wonderful service. Try the butter beans...delicious!

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Trina . 2023-11-23

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Excellent way to share dishes and superb quality and tastes.

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Portugal Beach Apartment . 2023-11-21

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Lovely authentic Greek food in a nice surroundings

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simon mcgynn . 2023-11-21

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Absolutely delicious food. We especially liked both salads, the gigantes, tzatziki and pita. Also lamb chops. Basically everything we ordered. It’s also very cute and had some authentic Greek music.

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helena lucas . 2023-11-10

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Food was good and the only reason I'm giving 4 stars, it was quite a wait and service wasn't attentive which is such a shame because the place itself is lovely with lots of character. We ordered the Gigantes (yum), chicken souvlaki (yum) Greek salad & Calamari.

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Sky Edwards . 2023-11-03

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Really lovely food and great service. I particularly like the interior of the restaurant and the ouzo cocktail.

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Tocks . 2023-10-31

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We enjoyed a lovely lunch here for my wife's birthday. Excellent service in a beautiful setting. Its fresh and colourful design gives a welcome splash of Greece and the food was all delicious. Highly recommend and we'll definitely be back.

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Christopher Cook . 2023-10-15

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Really enjoyed dinner here. Great food and atmosphere. Best baklava we've had in Edinburgh!

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Stéfan Bezuidenhout . 2023-10-14

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We had dinner with a range of dishes. They recommend ~3 dishes per person. We got 7 dishes and could not finish all our choices. The chicken kebabs were nice and juicy. I liked the calamari too. Overall the food was tasty and service friendly. I was a bit disappointed with the bean stew, which lacked flavour.

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845grahaml . 2023-10-11

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Always welcoming, great food. Great team. Love this place ❤️ 💕

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Major Nova . 2023-10-06

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Fantastic wee restaurant with greek food second to none. With Mythos too. Staff were very nice too. Great cook too

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806williamm806 . 2023-09-29

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Our first experience of Greek food and we were blown away. The food was amazing from dips and bread to fish and meat dishes all delicious. I am not a sweet fan but the chocolate brownie was to die for. Friendly helpful staff and a great atmosphere. Can’t wait to return 👏👏👏

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Angela McCormick . 2023-09-21

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The grilled mushrooms were like eating a steak. The gigantes beans and chicken souvlaki were perfectly cooked. Finished the meal with delicious bougatsa. Really friendly staff. Plan on eating here again before we head out to Ireland.

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Susan S . 2023-09-15

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The food was tasty, but the portions were very small IMHO. Service was also good.

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Jovan . 2023-08-31

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Had lovely meal on Saturday evening. There was a good choice including for the vegetarian. Portions were not too large which kept the price down. Wine prices were very reasonable and I would recommend the house white.

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Linda B . 2023-08-21

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Go, just go! My second visit yesterday was just as good as the first. Food is just excellent, the baked feta, taramasalata, keftedes ..😋. Lovely friendly service too, highly recommended 👌

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Ronnie Whitson . 2023-08-12

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Great wee spot for a tapas style date. Great original cocktails with a Greek twist too.

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Simon Caruana . 2023-08-10

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Best greek restaurant in Edinburgh by far! Lovely people, simple good authentic Greek food and a charming atmosphere

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Tourist05296557355 . 2023-07-28

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This is quite a find! Delicious authentic Greek food at a very reasonable price.

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Rob Hair . 2023-07-26

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deserves the positive reviews, very good the salad was incredibly fresh both the octopus and prawns were fabulous I did not give 5 stars because of the lonely little burnt piece of pita that was served and over-priced

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Robert Emmet . 2023-07-25

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Really nice food! Everything was tasty especially the octopus and the baked feta. I recommend booking a table in advance too. Staff were friendly and the food came out quickly. It is tapas style so the food comes out when it’s ready rather than all at once at the same time.

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Nadi . 2023-07-24

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Comida muy buena y bastante cantidad en calidad precio personal muy amable y simpático da gusto ir a comer o cenar alli repetiremos sin duda

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Yolanda Garcia Alapont . 2023-07-24

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Authentic tasty food, great experience. Will definitely be back.

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Jamie Lipscombe . 2023-07-23

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Lovely food. Great atmosphere and service. Very reasonably priced. Thank you

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John Deben . 2023-07-11

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Had a great time. Food is great and the staff are friendly

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stephen murphy . 2023-07-05

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Wonderful food and brilliant service. It's very reasonably priced, too.

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J T-B . 2023-07-02

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Very authentic Greek restaurant experience. Atmosphere was relaxed and buzzing, food was tapas style with lots of choice and was delicious, Greek beer served and the service was very good. Definitely would recommend

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BainFam41 . 2023-06-25

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The octopus was fabulous!!! Best octopus dish ever. Eggplant and Mushroom are also delicious. Everything else is amazing too. Loved this place

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Hailey Yang . 2023-06-21

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Excellent service and excellent food! Would highly recommend. Great choice of food for vegetarians and meat lovers!

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BrownOwl1010 . 2023-06-17

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Loved it! Friendly service, delicious food. We will be back very soon.

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Tammy King . 2023-06-16

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Top Greek restaurant with a taverna menu of meze, my fave was prawn saganaki but everything was great. Worth a detour for good Greek food. Highly recommended.

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Chris Smith . 2023-06-08

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This place is incredible!!!! Been several times but this time was served by one of the owners. As alway, the food, ambiance and service was incredible. When I tasted by chicken I was immediately transported to Santorini 15 years ago to a very happy memory. Incredible, I only wish I was with more people so I could order more dishes. Love you guys!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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SarahJL2016 . 2023-06-07

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Food was edible but very small portions, service is substandard and the place is ok. I would rather have a meal deal in Tesco than eat here again

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Zoltan Viktor Pinter . 2023-06-05

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Best Greek food in town! Amazing tzaziki and feta dips. My family of 6 were very impressed and absolutely stuffed. Excellent pita bread and wine too. Our favourite local eatery.

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Laura V . 2023-06-04

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A truly hidden gem in Edinburgh! My partner and I were invited to a birthday dinner for 6 pax at Spitaki Greek Taverna. Great wine at the start. We ordered about 5 appetisers and 5 main dishes. Food started to arrive one by one after only 10-15 minutes. And it was so DELICIOUS!!! 😋 Even just simple pitta bread was so soft and tasty, perfectly warm and full of flavour, with 4 homemade dips. After starters, we quickly had our main dishes put in the middle for everyone to dig in. Soon later, all the plates were empty. Every single dish was like a trip to Greece. Truly authentic and homemade Greek cuisine. Prices are very reasonable as well. Last but not least I must mention the service, who are so friendly and funny yet very on point. It was our first visit to Spitaki and I'm very confident that, we will be back again because it's so worth it! 👌🏼

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Matt D. . 2023-06-03

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Amazing place, would return again and again! Fantastic food, good value, wonderful service… took us back to Greece! Thank you x

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Jade E . 2023-06-02

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Very sorry to say that it wasn't very good because this place is so cute and it could be brilliant. We tried a selection of dishes from across the menu but nothing stood out at all. We won't return.

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Philadelphia_PaJay . 2023-05-28

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Nice ambiente (tables are not stuck together to have more guests as usual today) very friendly service and the food was excellent. And on top all that for reasonable price. A top recommendation.

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Michael_Kalaus . 2023-05-21

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nice place. great customer service. tapas style experience, so none of your expected mousaka or stifada type dishes. food very delicious, but a touch on the pricey side for what it is. food came promptly and waitress expressed which dishes would take a while to prepare prior to ordering. an overall pleasant space and meal so will probably return. dinner for 2 with bottle of wine, dessert and a coffee came in at just under £100. the mushrooms were exceptionally good.

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Alexander Glen-Bott . 2023-05-12

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Best Greek taverna in town. Food is delicious and it has a great homely atmosphere. Friendly service + the cocktails are amazing

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Karen Wilkinson . 2023-05-09

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Was like sharing food at home except the food was outstanding and we didn't have to cook it or wash up - just a perfect evening with perfect attention from the wonderfully friendly and helpful hosts.

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Colin Muir . 2023-05-07

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Loved the food here , very traditional Greek , great value and good portion size , service also excellent, there house white wine served really cold and very palatable. Overall a great restaurant.?

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jack1338 . 2023-04-21

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Loved it!!! Spitaki is perfect for a relaxed or a romantic meal on a Saturday night. Our family loves to share and try lots of different dishes so the serving style at Spitaki was perfect. Everything came when it was ready, the waitress warned us that meat takes a little longer (I'm a vegetarian!) but it was all still quick, and no dish disappointed. The restaurant has a great lively atmosphere which does make it quite loud but once again this suited our group. We will definitely be back, especially for the Lemonia cocktail (yum). We came away finding the whole experience was great value for money too - a bonus!

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Alexandra Edgar . 2023-04-17

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One of my favourite places to eat 😋

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Melissa Cook . 2023-04-17

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Always a fantastic experience, great drinks and value for money! Support local, family-run businesses ✨ For 4 people, we usually order: 3 dips, 5 pitas, 6 plates, and a salad. We always end up ordering an additional cheese saganaki and leave feeling happy and full!

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Ellen MacRae . 2023-04-16

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Another lovely meal at this popular restaurant with family & friends. Would highly recommend.

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Olivio . 2023-04-13

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Great food and great atmosphere. The nearest we’ve come to a Greek taverna outside Greece. Simple decor, unpretentious service and delicious food and wine.

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gingeral2 . 2023-04-09

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My local. Love it for a cosy, casual meal out. Food always great and tonight I tried their South Negroni... Delicious. Already craving more

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Pami Pandimonium . 2023-03-31

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A really great dinner. Amazing staff and the food was delicious. We particularly enjoyed the pork belly and chicken souvlaki. Staff were attentive, polite and friendly. We’ve been here a few times and will definitely be returning.

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Nikki & Sophie . 2023-03-26

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Spitaki is a great value, unassuming neighbourhood restaurant, big on Greece flavour served by knowledgeable staff in a relaxed atmosphere, well worth the detour from the usual neighbourhoods to enjoy a great evening.

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Barry M . 2023-03-26

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This was my first experience at a Greek restaurant Just perfect Food perfect Staff perfect Just most enjoyable xx

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Mary Dryden . 2023-03-25

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Don't be fooled by the outer appearance. Walk in and absorb the authenticity of the truly Greek experience. We didn't book and were surprised at how busy the place was. However, we were given a table... we will return and ensure we book next time. Thank you for a lovely meal and great experience x

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Linda Duncan . 2023-03-17

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Another local place we have never been but this is highly recommended. The food the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff, is well worth it! Lovely visit highly recommended and we will be back, but remember to book, you will not get in otherwise. 😁

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Scottieboyuk . 2023-03-10

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The most adorable Greek restaurant! Located in Edinburgh but far away enough from the touristy area to maintain a charming atmosphere. There isn't a single dish I don't love on the menu. The owners are so warm and charming and the staff always make me feel welcome and do their best to create a fantastic experience. The mismatched furniture and cozy decore create the most calming ambiance. Please take the time to check this place out. You will not be disappointed.

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Russell Powell . 2023-03-10

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Delicious food every time. Even the "simple" dishes taste delicious (baked feta, garlic mushrooms).

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MrHairyTeabag . 2023-03-05

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