The Olive Chapel Allerton

You know you're onto something good when the Greek owner greets half the dining room by name. This isn't your typical taverna with fishing nets and fake columns - it's a properly modern space that lets the food do the talking. The menu stays tight and focused, which means everything from the tender lamb kleftiko to the perfectly charred halloumi comes out consistently excellent. The early bird menu (weekdays before 6:30pm) is genuinely good value, not just cheaper versions of the main dishes. Weekend brunches draw the Chapel Allerton crowd for Greek-influenced eggs and strong coffee. Service moves at a clip even when it's rammed, and it usually is - book ahead or risk disappointment.