Maybe it’s just been a long time since I last visited one of the eight or so Real Greek restaurants around town, or perhaps this group of all rounder Eastern Mediterranean-style taverns has recently upped its game. Whatever the case (and my hunch is that the answer probably a mix of both), my Friday night dinner at its newly opened Berwick Street outpost a few weeks back was a surprisingly tasty treat. I’d be pleased to pay a repeat visit anytime and reckon The Real Greek Soho is a smart option in a nifty location for a quick bite or full on feast.
Items I loved from the mezze menu – and would be most inclined to order next time around – include the tirokafteri (spicy cheese dip, served with chopped fresh tomato, £4.25) which came highly recommend by the manager during my visit; the grilled kalamari (with honey and paprika marmalade, £6.50); grilled octopus (tossed with olive oil, garlic, and mountain oregano, £7); and the mega savoury koto-bacon skewer (chicken and bacon with smoked chilli relish, £6).
A bottle of rich and fruity Kanenas Red (£5.75/175ml glass, £8.25/250ml glass, £16.25/500ml carafe, £22/750ml bottle) served as a trusty sidekick to most of what I tried and a perfectly acceptable quaff to sip on its own.
A minty and citrus mastika cocktail (not sure it’s actually listed on the menu – but it’s definitely worth asking for!) with dessert (followed by a cup of fresh mint tea) ended my dinner deliciously.
Service was swift and pleasant. The restaurant’s dining area is moody in a Soho sort of way. It’s as comfy and accommodating as or more than anywhere else in the area you’re apt to come across with a similarly priced menu.
The Real Greek Soho is located at 50 Berwick Street, W1F 8SJ. Find out more at therealgreek.com.
