The Olive Grove

Walk into The Olive Grove and you're immediately in that warm, unpretentious Mediterranean space that makes you want to linger over dinner. Regent Street's got no shortage of restaurants, but this one's earned its loyal following by doing the classics properly: the lamb chops have proper char, the tzatziki tastes like someone actually knows what they're doing, and the moussaka arrives piping hot. The crowd's a real mix—couples on dates, families with kids making a proper night of it, groups of mates who've clearly been coming here for years. Prices sit comfortably in the low-to-mid range, which means you're not paying for frills, just good food and that easy Greek hospitality that makes the place feel less like a restaurant and more like someone's invited you round.