Aphrodite Taverna

What a delightful experience! We walked in on a Friday night and were lucky to have a table just ready for us. Food is delicious, atmosphere felt like a big family gathering inside the restaurant. Service was also attentive. Loved everything we had!

This is an OG Greek restaurant near Hyde Park, London. The decorations are very traditional. The food is good and tasty. We had a good time there.

Truly the best of the best, without a doubt. Outstanding service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Still dreaming about that lamb..perfectly seasoned and so tender! The prawns were exquisite, cooked to perfection! Every dish that came out of the kitchen was a winner. 10/10 highly recommend. One very happy birthday girl!

Lovely atmosphere and family owned restaurant. The interior is very cosy. At the beginning there’s olives, salad and tursu given. Prices are reasonable. The food is tasty, probably better than the places I’ve been to in Cyprus! However, just a personal preference - I’ve found the mousaka a bit too salty.

Aphrodite is a true gem that I can’t help but return to, no matter where I’ve lived or travelled around the world. This incredible family-run restaurant delivers consistently phenomenal food paired with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. After 20 years, it remains the first place on my list whenever I plan a trip to London, and it never fails to exceed expectations.

I may be biased as I’ve been coming here for years but I’m yet to find somewhere else that encompasses all of the key features of this place: Authenticity Family Culture Delicious food The cosiest setting allows for you to enjoy the simplest and most scrumptious of flavours - with home made taramasalata to start, followed by grilled giant prawns smothered in spring onion and garlic… then order some lamb… my personal favourite the lamb cutlets. Absolutely delicious!

Absolutely Outstanding! The food and service were truly exceptional. Every dish was packed with flavor, and the staff went above and beyond to make the experience perfect. The prawns were hands down the best I’ve ever had — fresh, perfectly cooked, and bursting with taste. Highly recommended!

Experience the magic of Greek cuisine like never before! Served family-style, each dish feels like a warm invitation into a Greek home, where hospitality reigns supreme. Indulge in tender, succulent lamb and chicken, perfectly cooked and smothered in a luxurious, creamy velvet sauce that will have you savoring every bite. The atmosphere is as inviting as the food—lively, warm, and full of charm. This is more than a meal; it’s a culinary embrace you’ll want to return to time and time again!

Being vegan, I thought I'd have a tough time getting something here. What with most yelpers waxing eloquent about their lamb and fish. But our host was the most pleasant man and fished out items from the kitchen that weren't only vegan but also delicious! To begin with, even without ordering anything, pitas, flava bean salad, and olives, which, by themselves, more than hold their own. The falafels are one of the best I've tasted in London. And the hummus was unbelievable. For mains, the dolmades were excellent. Even the roasted potatoes that our host offered, and which weren't on the menu, were amazing. Overall, the chefs and hosts at the Aprodite Taverna take real joy in feeding people. And I'd definitely go here again: for the food as well as the service.

One of my favourite Mediterranean places in London! Down to earth and friendly staff always make you feel welcome, and the food is fresh and delicious. Never a disappointment eating here.

Overpriced - Expensive-Not representative of Cypriot cousine Be prepared to spend 25+ per person. Also being a Cypriot myself I don't find the food quality and variety representative of our cousine. Very small place so expect some queuing during busy hours.

Mezze until you can't eat anymore! Greek restaurants I found a couple around Bayswater, but this is the best - all my friends agree! I often get visits from abroad and then I get challenged to find a new place to eat: - A place which is an experience - Has good food - Is not over pricey - Fits in a big group of 8-10 - Has atmosphere We were a table of 10 and as the place is quite small, I had to make a reservation. However, always when I pass by, there are bigger dinner parties going on. I remember that night my brothers were starving; they walked around London all day and had to watch their girlfriends shoe shopping. I knew, they needed to eat and a lot! Now when I mention mezze, you might think these are a couple of plates served at the same time on to the table to be shared by everybody. Well my brothers were positive surprised! We ordered 5 meat mezze and 4 seafood mezze and one vegetarian. I remember starting of with the salad, humus, tzatziki, the wine leaves with rice, etc. Please do not eat too much bread, it would be a shame, because what follows is rich flavour of different platters of lamb, beef, chicken, meat balls, scampi's, calamari's, olives, breads, vegetables, couscous. It is a never-ending fest and not knowing being in middle of London this could be paradise. We ended up all paying £30, with wine and water. I would suggest ordering a mezze less then people; it is impossible otherwise to finish it all. Considering the amount we ate and the taste of food, this is what I call quality of life and when I have guest here, I take them there and we do nothing else then eating until midnight. There are other dishes there as well of course, such as the best lamb shank I had and what I find unpretentious is to have a big bucket of salad on the table instead of on a little pate. It makes you feel almost at home! This place is run by Greeks themselves, the mama comes out and makes sure everything is under control and their guests are happy. We finshed the night with an Greek Ouzo!

With all of the places I've dined in London, Aphrodite is my dining home. I discovered this jewel when I first moved to London from the US. It was the only pure greek restaurant that I had found, and the fish was so outstanding that I made routine trips. After a short time, the owners treated me like family. I started to get the family table in the back, and they anticipated my order as I sat down. I ordered a specialty meal 90 percent of the time, and it always came back flawless and quickly. The food is heaven - beautiful fresh fishes that are right off the grill, fresh crispy greek salads with quality feta and olives, fresh wines to compliment the greek fare. Greek traditional dishes that are equally lovely, although I admit that I am soley interested in the fish. Don't miss this spot, its exactly the way a greek restaurant is supposed to be and the food, company, atmosphere is perfect. Its the perfect hidden jewel. and good wine too.

Aphrodite Taverna was an unbelievable find in the heart of London; the food is outstanding, the service is exceptional, and the prices are actually not that high; not sure why it's listed as fairly expensive. Being Greek, I know good Greek food, and, let me tell you, Aphrodite has the best Greek food of any restaurant I've ever been to in the UK. And before you rush to judgment ("what does this idiot from America know about the UK), let me say that I've been to the UK a total of 40 (yes, forty) times, of which 38 have been visits to or at least through London. On several occasions I was just passing through London and I arranged my travel so that I would make time to stop and eat at Aphrodite. It is just that good!

Had a lovely meal here in July 2016. The staff are really friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious. My favourite thing was probably the decor though. A real cosy feel with lots of bits and bobs to check out around the room.

I came to London last week after 20 years and I was craving Greek food from my dear friend Pantalis, owner and Executive Chef of Aphrodite Taverna. The food took me back 20 years when I was a young boy studying in London! It is the best Greek food made from the heart by a very nice man! The Greek Salad, giant grilled mushrooms, and the lamb chops are out of this world! This food is so good it's been on my mind all these years and finally I took my wife to experience this great restaurant with homemade traditional food! Best wishes to Pentalis and his team! Faisal

The place looked quiet so we were apprehensive about dining here but it was great! The service was helpful and food was tasty. Recommended.

Simply my favourite Greek restaurant in London with excellent service, food and perfectly kitschy decor.

I havent't been to the restaurant yet, but the cafe next door is very nice. I like to go for a breakfast or a coffee or just a snack (I like the lamb kofta). Especially nice when you can sit outside and watch people pass by.

Aphrodite Taverna in Bayswater is fab! I can't see how you can get better Cyrpiot/Greek food. The owner is also the chef and is proud and keen to please with his tasty home style cooking. He makes a lot of his own dips etc. He is also great fun and comes out to say hello to his guests. His wife is also lovely and friendly and the waiters are efficient and chatty too. They all remember their regulars and treat them like old friends, but always with respect. The restaurant has a lot of regulars and is always busy at the weekends and most week evenings. The fish platter is amazing and always fresh and the Kleftico is succulent and tender. Their olives, dips and roast tatties are to die for! A gem of a find and we will keep going back! It's not the cheapest taverna but well worth every penny!

This is some of the best Greek Food I have ever had. The succulent lamb, the dolmades from heaven, lamb shake that are neither greasy no muttony but tender and subtle in flavor--an experience worth every pence.