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Tavernaki Portobello

Proper Greek taverna on Portobello Road doing exceptional meze and grilled fish without the tired tourist traps.

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You know that feeling when you stumble into a Greek restaurant that actually gets it? Tavernaki is that place—no fussy plating, just honest food done properly in the heart of Portobello's chaos. The room has that lived-in warmth of somewhere that doesn't need to try too hard; locals outnumber tourists, which tells you everything. You'll find yourself ordering far too many small plates (the saganaki, the grilled octopus, the proper horta), sharing bottles of retsina, and suddenly it's three hours later. The prices are fair for what you're getting, which feels almost rebellious for W11.

Known for

  • Generous meze selection done properly
  • Grilled octopus and fresh fish
  • Proper Greek wines and retsina
  • Unpretentious neighbourhood atmosphere
  • Honest pricing for the area
4.7(1,233 reviews)
222 Portobello Rd, London W11 1LJ, UK