Nissi Restaurant Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The fish was truly exceptional."
• "Souvlaki chicken and pork tasted amazing and Tzatziki was excellent!"
• "Fresh tasty high-quality food."
• "Absolutely exceptional food, as was the service."
• "The food here is really exceptional, everything was better than expected - fresh and beautifully prepared."
• "The lamb cutlets were divine, the grilled octopus was cooked to perfection."
• "The food was simply excellent, perfectly seasoned and cooked and served with all the traditional side dishes usually offered with souvlaki and mprizola."

Cons:

• "All style and no substance. I can't believe the minuscule portion sizes, I thought it was a joke."
• "The food on a whole was below average."
• "Poor service and poor food."
• "The food there is really overpriced."
• "Everything like rice and side salad is extra, even with the main courses."
• "Tiny portions."
• "Food was okay but in tiny portions."

Service

Pros:

• "Staff were very attentive and service was great."
• "The waitress went out of the way to make my 4 year old boy smile which was so lovely and very much appreciated."
• "Even the service is great too this is why I will be going again today ☺."
• "The service was efficient & extremely friendly."
• "Service was super friendly and attentive."
• "Service was excellent and a very nice setting."
• "The staff was attentive to our needs."

Cons:

• "When we questioned the waiter on the portion sizes for the chips, they had seemed to have taken personal offence."
• "Told the waitress who offered no apology or anything."
• "Service was very poor, not all of my order was brought out."
• "Service was not good either as the waitress collected our food without asking if we have finished or not."
• "Indifferent, hurried service."
• "The waiter was so rude to us."
• "Felt rushed in and out! Verging on discourteous!"

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Bustling restaurant, with a family feel."
• "The authentic atmosphere all made for a lovely lunchtime experience."
• "Atmosphere was a though you were transported to a Greek island with Greek music in the background you nearly forget you are in London."
• "Evenings usually very busy. Buzzy atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere, once we got there, were a reminder of restaurants in Cyprus or Greece."
• "Superb food in a relaxed atmosphere."
• "The venue had a lovely warm ambience, I felt like I was in Cyprus."

Cons:

• "We went on a Friday night, which was packed so quite noisy."
• "It feels cramped (tables are very close together) and you felt like you were being rushed to eat and leave."
• "The restaurant is super noisy."
• "Can be overly loud especially with larger groups in such a small location."
• "The place is quite loud and a bit up itself."
• "Lack of atmosphere."
• "The portions were minimal, the selection was minimal and it was way overpriced."

Value

Pros:

• "Good value too."
• "It is a bit expensive if you compare with others but it is worth it."
• "You get value for money, they don’t try to rip you off."
• "Price- you get what you pay for which is quality and well cooked food."
• "The food wasn't cheap, however it was great value for money as it was high dining quality for typical London eating out prices."
• "You get to try all these delights on there lunch menu for just £11.95."
• "Highly recommend the lunch menu which is superb value."

Cons:

• "Main course is too small and that’s not very Greek is it??"
• "Maybe a touch expensive."
• "Portions are measly and for the price a rip off."
• "The in-restaurant menu is significantly more expensive than the one on their website."
• "All the menu is overpriced."
• "A portion of chips was a £5!!! Seriously?!"
• "We paid just over £100 for three of us but left quite hungry and went for pancakes."

Design & Cleanliness

Pros:

• "The restaurant is nicely designed."
• "Atmosphere is very loud and tight tables but lovely simple decor and very clean."
• "The decor was crisp and well presented as well as having plenty of space."
• "Very decent experience here (and very clean establishment too)."
• "The restaurant is nicely designed and the staff are lovely."
• "Lovely decor, friendly and attentive staff."
• "Nissi is in the perfect location - opposite a park, very close to a train station."

Cons:

• "The only downside is that they don't deliver!"
• "Please buy the shop next door and expand....or maybe even a Nissi 2 somewhere not too far away! :D"
• "Only minor downside....you need to book way in advance (especially weekends)."
• "It had such a good vibe."
• "The atmosphere was good."
• "The food here is amazing. Fresh, quality food served here and it is always consistent."
• "The souvlaki was cooked to perfection."