Tavernaki Portobello Reviews Summary

Authenticity of Cuisine

Pros:

• "Flavorful Greek cuisine in London, very authentic taste and good service."
• "Amazing authentic Greek food. We have eaten in a lot of Greek places, but the food here was definitely a 10/10."
• "If you're looking for authentic Greek food, this is the place to go!"
• "Amazing food! The starters were to die for, one of the best Greek restaurants I’ve been to."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately, they didn't have the main that I wanted to try - some aubergine with beef and bechamel."
• "My boyfriend got the chicken and it was really dry and came with a lemon sauce that was way too lemony."

Service Quality

Pros:

• "The waiters were all very kind, even when the place was really busy and small and it can be quite stressful."
• "Our waiter, Alexandro did not stop working all night. He was very attentive and always there to help us out."
• "The staff is kind and give good advice."
• "The service is excellent and friendly. The food is excellent. Reasonable pricing."

Cons:

• "The mains we ordered are overpriced for what they are (£23 for 4 small lamp chops is way too much)."
• "The staff were friendly but very busy so had to wait getting water or bill."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "The place has a few tables, but it's not really big and the space between tables is quite narrow. It is still very cute inside."
• "The friendly server opened the window and started wonderful music. His cheerful and kind demeanor definitely set a tone for the meal."
• "Beautiful interior and really lovely staff."

Cons:

• "I only give 4 stars for the ambiance because it's a bit noisy inside but it's minor."
• "The restaurant was buzzing, every table was filled, creating a lively atmosphere."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "The price was not too bad, average in London, almost £40 pp for two mains, starter and wine."
• "The total for two meals, pita and a bottle of sparkling water was a more than reasonable £36!"
• "Delicious and affordable Greek fare in a cute setting - loved their taramasalata, tzatziki, spanakopita, feta, Greek salad, and octopus."

Cons:

• "Main course took about half an hour for an off-peak lunch."
• "We had to wait for a food for quite a long time. My cod was a bit over baked and lamb chops had crazy amount of fat on it."