A rustic, smoke-filled taverna behind red velvet curtains that feels like a chaotic but warm Greek island holiday, serving simple charcoal-grilled meats and homely meze.
Ordering Strategy
Order the meze set menu (£28.50pp) if you are in a group to try everything; otherwise, pair the taramasalata with the slow burnt pork or kleftiko.
What to order
Hummus
Described as 'the closest thing to a revelation,' this 'homely' version is 'hefty and grainy' because the chickpeas are broken up with a fork rather than blitzed into a paste.
Taramasalata
Universally praised as superior to the high-street version; described as soothing, creamy, and possessing high whipped peaks.
Slow Burnt Pork
A 'big pile of shoulder' that 'loitered in the oven all day' until it melts; the sweetly glazed skin is described as a 'sticky, chewy wonder.'
Tiramisu
Unexpectedly 'assembled on site' from 'cheery slices of sponge and whipped cream,' providing a fresh, homemade alternative to the outsourced baklava.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Jay Rayner (90%)
Editorial Weight 57 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 8 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 14 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 5 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
1 Elite · 1 Editorial · 5 total signals
Public signal
4.8★ (21 reviews)
Good to know
It is cash only. There is no signage on the door (look for the curtains). Your clothes will smell of charcoal smoke after dining.
Trust signals
- ○Not yet visited
- mediumConfidence level
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