Alexander The Great Restaurant in London

8 Plender St, London NW1 0JT, United Kingdom

★★★★★
(2420 reviews)
Categories: Greek restaurant European restaurant Mediterranean restaurant

About

Alexander The Great Greek Restaurant in Camden London, Greek restaurant environment charcoal grill meze, daily food prepared, authentic Greek cuisine.

Website
alexanderthegreatgreekrestaurant.co.uk
Address
8 Plender St, London NW1 0JT, United Kingdom
Plus Code
GVP6+FF London, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
12–11 PM
Tuesday
12–11 PM
Wednesday
12–9 PM
Thursday
Closed
Friday
12–11 PM
Saturday
12–11 PM
Sunday
12–10:30 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Coffee Free water refills Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Paid street parking Parking

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Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
2420 reviews

Most Mentioned

cypriot (21) set menu (11) prawns (10) sardines (9) sheftalia (8) fish tank (7) meze platter (7) basement (7) champagne (6) birthday cake (5)
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★★★★★
November 14, 2024

Alexander the Great offers an authentic taste of Greece right in the heart of London. The service is impeccable, and the food is simply divine. Their meze platter is a fantastic way to start, offering a delightful array of hot and cold dishes. The grilled octopus is a standout, tender and flavorful. If you're looking for a truly authentic Greek dining experience, Alexander the Great is the place to be.

★★★★★
November 10, 2024

Went for my daughter's 18th birthday. A family of 9. The food was amazing and delicious and the portions were decent too. We arranged to bring a birthday cake and after the meal they brought it out and the whole restaurant joined in and sang happy birthday, the staff rang bells and blew horns. The whole evening was lovely. You definitely need to book in advance as the restaurant was full. Very well priced for the food and drinks that we got. Our host Maria was extremely helpful.

★★★★★
November 4, 2024

I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and I was truly impressed. The dishes are rich in flavor and tradition, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Every bite is an explosion of authentic flavors, honoring traditional cuisine. The service is outstanding: the staff is attentive, courteous, and always ready to meet any request. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for a relaxing and enjoyable evening. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a culinary Greek taste 😊

★★★★★
September 15, 2024

We came here yesterday for a late lunch and the food was excellent, both starters and mains. The service was friendly and attentive despite a big party being hosted at the same time, and the outdoor seating was an absolutely perfect place to sit on a warmish Autumn day. Will definitely come again if we're in the area, and highly recommend to anyone else!

★★★★
September 9, 2024

We came to eat here thanks to the fork app. The starters were very good! I enjoyed the main dish a bit less. My friends loved everything ! The mood inside was nice but the music was quite loud. Everyone there could have been a bit more friendly in my opinion but nothing bad happened. We overall had a good experience there.

★★★★★
August 6, 2024

The restaurant was amazing at accommodating my 7 friends and I, they have a cute outdoor space at the front of the restaurant, since it's in a quiet street you don't see almost any car or people walking by. All the waiters were very friendly, our waiter Maria was very patient with us giving us recommendations of dishes and taking care of allergens too. The food was outstanding, very authentic greek food, with a very diverse menu. I have been to Greece many times, and this restaurant really took me back to Greece. So Thank you to the whole team!

★★★★★
August 4, 2024

Honestly one of the best restaurants I’ve been too in a long time. Had such a lovely evening here yesterday celebrating my sister’s birthday. The staff were amazing. Super friendly and really looked after us the whole time we were there, especially Catalin. He was the best. Really made us feel special. The food was so tasty and you get really good value for money at this place. I had the king prawns and the flavours were amazing. I can’t wait to go back here again. Overall dining here was such a delight from start to finish.

★★★★★
December 26, 2023

Alexander is a solid choice for anyone looking for a good Greek restaurant. The service was friendly and attentive, making for a pleasant dining experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared, with classic Greek dishes that stood out. It’s a great option for locals looking for a reliable spot to enjoy authentic Greek cuisine. Overall, we had a very good experience and would recommend it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Had the giant prawns, which were good.. Moussaka was very good.. Service excellent..Could do without the Christmas music, but thats just me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

The food was very good and the service too. Its a bit cramped in the restaurant, but you can sometimes talk to your neighbors. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Went there my birthday and had a great time. The food was really tasty, full of flavour, all with a touch of funny and refreshing Greek atmosphere. The staff was professional and friendly, making the night brilliant. Definitely a gem to visit! Food

★★★★
December 19, 2024

Food was lovely. Service was great and the room downstairs was brilliant for our work party. Thank you Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

What a rich Greek in the middle of Candem. Everything we ordered was spectacular: the moussaka, the lamb,... And the top service, super friendly. 100% recommended.

★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Came from Hampshire to eat here on recommendation of GaryEats. A rather disappointing experience overall. Waiters were more interested in chatting to young ladies on a corner table (for over 30 minutes) than helping the waitress or checking on how our meals were. Food was good, but not outstanding. We were not asked if we would like sweets or drinks after our mains and had to chase the bill. No complimentary shot and/or Baclava which Gary was informed everyone received - not just him because it was being filmed for tv.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

On vacation in London, we were received by Benji, wonderful welcome and good food, a warm moment, I recommend this place.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

A great birthday experience witch delicious food and amazing atmosphere. All made better by the excelente service of Basilio and all the staff. Ill definitely come back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

A charming restaurant arranged on the street and basement level serving lovely Greek food with delightful and kind service.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Excellent restaurant, we were during our holidays in London, a very nice welcome from Benji Family place where you feel good Excellent food I recommend ++

★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

It is a small intimate warmly decorated restaurant with a very friendly and caring staff. The food was good. Vegan Dolmades was my favourite dish. Houmous was delicious. The BBQ lamb was a bit too dry and lacked seasoning and spices. The prawns were very very good. Atmosphere could easily be a 5 but sadly a large office party of mainly loud middle aged men fresh out of the pub felt it was necessary to shout about how merry they were......very obnoxious. I would call and check if they have a large booking before going. Thank God we were almost done. I was tempted to ask the group to shut up! Oh, the pistachio cake was really good.

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Had a lovely birthday there, the food and service is amazing! They even sang happy birthday and played music for us!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

This was the best restaurant in London! The food, wines, place and attendance everything is so incredible! Most go place

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Andres was very attentive and even have us a dessert for the birthday of our mother. The food was delicious and more than we could eat.

December 8, 2024

Bland meal and poor service.

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Delicious dinner. We had booked at the restaurant in front (Andromeda) but they did not honour our booking, so we tried here. We were very positively surprised! Despite having a busy night they found us a table very quickly. Food was very good, particularly the vine leaves (dolmadakia). The atmosphere is charming, with traditional wall and a beautiful plant climbing on the walls. We even tried a traditional Cretan digestive which was delicious! We will certainly be back!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Amazing food and friendly service in a picturesque atmosphere! We had dinner here with my wife and had an excellent evening! The owner and the staff are great and the food is amazing (this is real, good Greek food, just like back home, which is rare to find in London) We will certainly be coming back again!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Such a lovely and authentic place with amazing food! Very cozy atmosphere and lovely and attentive service. I loved that sweet treat with my coffee at the end of the evening, thank you guys!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Perfect

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Very friendly team and delicious food

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

We went to this restaurant for a family gathering to get together and celebrate birthdays. The atmosphere was cosy and welcoming. We ordered a few starters to share between us (9 people) and there was plenty for everyone. The main courses were also generous size and delicious quality. The Alexander vegetarian platter was amazing! We booked an early table but never felt rushed that we should vacate for a later sitting. When Eileen found out it was our birthday she was excited to celebrate and brought out a cake with sparklers and candles. She treated us like friends even though it was our first visit there. Its not local for us but I hope we will visit again .

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Amazing food and service. As if you are in Greece

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Tonight we had an excellent meal and the service was wonderful. Would go again and recommend to others.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Great place for a tasty Greek food! Loved the atmosphere with Greek music and service :) food was delicious with an amazing saganaki

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Best value for money, best taste and cosy atmosphere in Camden Town!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

An amazing little restaurant! We discovered it by chance a couple of years ago and had such a lovely experience. The atmosphere is very cozy, the staff friendly and welcoming and the food was absolutely delicious. Alexander the Great has definitely made our list of places to dine whenever we re in London!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Fantastic food and brilliant service. Highly recommended if your looking for Greek cuisine in Camden.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Eileen took great care of us! And the food was great

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Needed to grab lunch, no better place, sun was shining on us on outside table, perfect chicken souvlaki, highly recommended

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Wow. Beautiful cosy environment, warm atmosphere matched by the warmth of our host Maria. Was recommended the lamb or chicken bbq, couldnt decide, thankfully we got both. Incredible. Alexander souvlaki was incredible also. My only regret is I dont have a bigger belly to immediately eat it all again. Will definitely be back. Much love.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Nice restaurant very busy. Lovely staff who couldnt do enough for us.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Perfect food, spotless shop, everything perfect

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Food was delicious and service was fantastic, will definitely be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I had a very good experience. The service was friendly and quick (being alone). I had hummus as starter then the plain lamb kebab with salad: that was huge!! The lamb was very good, the salad too (nice feta).

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Had a great set lunch, very good value (£11.50 for 3 courses) and friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

An address to recommend, excellent cuisine, friendly atmosphere+++

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The service is amazing and the staff are so hospitable. The atmosphere is fabulous and the food is fantastic!! 10/10. Vegetarian options: Lots to choose from

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Cozy restaurant, friendly staff, huge portions of high quality - we are thrilled.

★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I bought takeaway food, and the food didn t have any salt and they gave me the order without takeaway cutlery, how am I supposed to eat the food with my hands. Not worth the price on my opinion

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Gorg place, love the green decor with busts dotted around the room. There were little fish tanks with 1-2 fishes each. So cute. There s two floors, ground and basement. I sat on the ground floor as a walk in with someone else. We ordered the mix meze dish which was filling for the two of us. We were going to order a starter, but it was going to have the same foods as the mix meze, so the server was very nice and pointed it out so we wouldn t double order. The music was a bit loud in the evening and we sat near the stairs, but it was alright as I could hear the person opposite me if we slightly raise our voice. Food was yum!! A bit on the oiler side and would ve been nicer to get a bit more veggies. Would go again, it was around £25 for the both of us, so £12.5 each.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Truly amazing. Food & staff absolutely excellent. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Very good attention. Fast service and everything we ate was very good. If you are in Camden dont hesitate to try eating at the

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Had a family celebration here. Beautiful place, amazing food and even better service. Its brilliant when a restaurant makes you feel at home.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Eileen and Mary were awesome, legend has it they are the best in the business The moussaka was the best I ve ever had, I m told that the Octopus was excellent as was the vegetarian moussaka. Our visit was relaxed and we didn t feel rushed and our hosts looked after us very well indeed. Food

November 22, 2024

Table was booked but told 15 minute wait after our booking time! Nobody that worked there seemed to have any interest in getting us seated or letting us know what was happening. Very poor service!! Went to greek restaurant across the road, lovely staff and made to feel very welcome. So glad we ended up across the road.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Bringing authentic Cypriot food to North London! - I had my 30th birthday here on Friday night and I couldnt have asked for a better resturant to host it in. From start to finish, the owners and staff (Maria) went above and beyond to make sure my party of 30 people had a night to remember from being so accommodating of dietary requirements to bringing out plates to smash and greek dancing for the cake. We had the meze (meat and veggie) which was 10/10. Thank you Alexander The Great Restaurant, a night to remember <3

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Had my birthday here. Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing service. Great prices! Will come back

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great host. 7 of us for lunch with the maze sharing platters. Highly recommend Food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Really good service and so kind staff! It was a lovely experience! Really tasty food as well!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

A truly inspiring Greek restaurant. The food was excellent, the location was so authentic - we really enjoyed it. Special thanks for this unique experience to the two absolutely lovely and professional ladies: Mary and Eileen. We loved it and we loved you. We can recommend the restaurant and you both from the bottom of our hearts. And: a secret tipp: celebrate your birthday there: what a feeling, when you are the one people celebrate

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Amazing food, great atmosphere, incredible service. This was our first time trying Greek food and we were very impressed!! Food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

We have been first time here and we had such a great time.The service was welcoming especially the waitress Eileen is very friendly and made us laugh too which is a nice extra touch. The traditional greek food was delivious:-) Definitely we will come back again! Kid-friendliness: All stuff was very friendly and welcomed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great food, service, and staff. Pleasant dining experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

This place was great, very friendly staff and nice ambiance. The food was delicious and the portions were big.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The best restaurant in London! Very kind people

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: I m not vegetarian Dietary restrictions: I m not sure Food : 5/5 |

★★★
October 22, 2024

Yesterday was my first time at this restaurant. The food was good, but the environment wasnt the best. I agree with a recent review...the music is too loud, and all the people were raising their voices to be heard over it. Considering the restaurant is quite small, the noise was unbearable. My friend and I left with headaches

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Fabulous food and brilliant service. I highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

This restaurant is the best greek restaurant I have ever eaten in. The food, service and atmosphere is second to none. If you love greek food this is the place to visit. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

From the moment we set feet inside we felt the authenticity. The music, the aroma and the interior are all The Great. Neither did the food disappoint - portions are well made, quite generous and really tasty. Food

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

A warm and friendly atmosphere with beautiful decor, kind staff and delicious food! Would definitely recommend.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this charming, family-owned restaurant, and it was a fabulous experience from start to finish. The food was delicious, with each dish bursting with flavour and made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. You can taste the love and care that goes into the cooking. Whether you re a fan of traditional comfort food or something a bit more adventurous, there s something for everyone on the menu. The service was just as impressive as the food. The staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. You can tell it s a family-run establishment by its genuine hospitality to every guest. They made us feel right at home and went out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful dining experience. This restaurant is a gem if you re looking for a place with delicious food, lovely service, and a cosy atmosphere. I can t wait to return!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Place was good. Good vibes, had music in the background which was a nice addition, not too loud either so can still have a good conversation. Food was good, got the tarama, tzatziki, halloumi, saganaki and the house mixed grill. All were good, my favourite was the house mixed, all meats were very very good and a big variety from sheftalia, souvlaki, loukaniko, lountza and more. Top quality food. Additionally, the service was great, extremely friendly staff, made me feel at home. And at the end they gave us complimentary ouzo. I definitely recommend this place if you want an authentic Greek experience.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

EXCELLENT FOOD EXCELLENT SERVICE Music was amazing and Kyriakos made sure everyone had a super time!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Amazing service, unreal food and just a great night out in London! Couldnt recommend more

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Very good value restaurant with lovely service. They helped us make a surprise engagement unforgettable!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

It was a gorgeous day. Everyone was super friendly especially Bengi and Kurtis. We had a beautiful birthday and can t wait to return

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Fish in aquarium. Wine in a glass. Food was superb. And the atmosphere was niaasss!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

A delightful place with great food. If youre lucky to be here on a sunny day there are some lovely outdoor tables. Special shout out for Benjy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

A fantastic find, a beautiful and atmospheric family run restaurant. Excellent food served by attentive and friendly staff. Family run businesses like this need supporting and are far more enjoyable than boring chains

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Don t listen to the boring guy talking about the loud music. This place has great food and great service all round for a great price! Keep up the great work

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Such a great meal and atmosphere. Well looked after by the hosts and food was top class! Great little taverna feel and vibe. Generous portions, good value. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian in our party was very happy with options and the food on offer

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent quality food, and very large portions for the price. The treatment of the restaurant staff was perfect. Highly recommended!

Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Stelios the owner of this restaurant has set a precedent amongst his staff for inflating the bill,anybody eating and drinking at this establishment MUST check their bill----item by item,they will chat away to you and give you good service and half decent food,they may even offer you a free drink on the house,they then present you with a hand written bill that IS NOT itemised and even if you think its wrong by this time theyve snared you and its too embarrassing to challenge the bill and you dont want to spoil the evening---only last night when I did check the bill for only the 2 of us ,they had overcharged us by £30 !,they were full of empty apologies----I know this place of old but was hoping it had changed----obviously I wont be returning!.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Moussaka-excellent! Clean. Comfortable. Great service!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great place, we had a lovely experience there, great food, wonderful service and I thoroughly recommend it. Thank you all for looking after us yesterday. Five stars are really not enough.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Super nice service and free Champaign for 11 Champaign

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great food, great people

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I came in with a group of 11 people without prior warning and the staff were so lovely and accommodating. Absolutely delicious food and friendly waiters! 10/10 recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Friendly atmosphere and good food. On street parking only but not far from the tube.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent Greek restaurant in the heart of Camden, and in my opinion, the better of the 2 on this street for food, atmosphere / ambience, and attentive staff. Prices were reasonable, and you wont come out of here hungry!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

What to say! I can t believe how generous and kind the team were. Friday evening before the bank holiday, it was packed and yet they provided us with outstanding service and food. Eileen is simply incredible - she worked so hard but in the nicest possible way. We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Amazing food! Great menu & friendly staff. Hidden gem in this neighborhood!!!

★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant! I was able to eat two kinds of dishes without gluten or milk but they were very good!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Greece!!!!!! Parking: I cant say because I went by taxi.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

We had the Vegetarian Meze i.e., a selection of cold starters, followed by Grilled Halloumi and Spanakopitta, followed by Vegetarian Moussaka and Salad. And all for just £23.95!. We also had dessert i.e., Pistachio Cake and Baklava. Another £12.00. Washed down with a 1/2 Carafe of Red Wine. It was all delicious and enormous. (Well it was a special occasion) So varied too. We sat outside as it was a warm evening. The place was busy but the service was still great. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian Meze

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

A terrific taverna with fantastic greek food and really friendly staff - esp Eileen our waitress

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Very good portions!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Absolutely fabulous. Authentic food, great atmosphere and amazing staff. Definitely recommend the Meze - both Mixed and Vegetarian options were great.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Pleasant experience. For whatever reason, they didnt ask us if we wanted coffee.

★★★
September 22, 2024

Maybe wasnt my day, I dont know. It wasnt what I was expected.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Good atmosphere, proper Greek food. Great for big groups

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Keep trying to leave a review so this is my last try. Came here for dinner yesterday it was amazing incredible food wonderful service fabulous greek vibes just simply fantastic and super delicious food at excellent prices Kid-friendliness: Just really top class professional genuine family traditional run , super impressed. Mosakka super delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

One of the best restaurants in London! Ive been coming here for over 20 years and its still one if my favourites. If you fancy authentic Greek food, you must visit! But make sure you book in advance as its very popular. Great atmosphere, great food, brilliant service! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great experience! The food was great in a very cozy environment!

September 22, 2024

I really dont write reviews, but it was such a bad memory that I wrote it down. We ate mezze for 2 people. All the other reviews here said it was delicious, but it was so salty that I couldnt tell if it was a taste that wasnt suitable for Asians or if they were serving salty food specifically to Asians. To be honest, there were a lot of foods that were so salty that it almost felt like racism. An elderly employee came by and asked if the taste was okay, but he just said it was okay. When I finished eating and paying, they added a service charge to the bill. I saw it wasnt on the menu. I was embarrassed and asked what this was, and he confidently told me that it was a service charge, so I figured I would understand and left. Looking at other reviews, it seemed like there was dessert as well, but I just left it because I was in a bad mood. I will never go again. I think I found a store worth paying 100,000 won for.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Absolutely incredible experience. Food was the best I ve eaten in the UK. Atmosphere was amazing, all staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Wouldn t change a single thing. Parking: Free after 6pm

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

This is my faith or sixth visit. Good as usual. I love the lamb joint a lot! Its tender and soft always. They are all good value.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The best fish I ve had in London!! It s a must try. Staff is very pleasant and helpful. I will definitely be going back

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Unbelievable value with the lunch set menu!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Very well received by Benji during the service! Very kind and helpful! Thank you so much !

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Excellent food and atmosphere! Thanks to Benji for his welcome and his service, we will come back without hesitation!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

All the servers and food are awesome! A little nod to Vasily and Benji!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The service was great, especially Benji and Vasily and the food was super delicious. Thanks again, see you soon.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The place and the staff were really great. I genuinely had one of the best moussaka of my life. Benji was overly nice and welcoming. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great food, good prices and nice customer service! Very recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The lunch special is really worth having. £11.50 for choice of 3 courses. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

This is by far the best Greek restaurant I have been to. The food was fresh, the staff were friendly and the atmosphere was lively and energetic. Really love place to eat.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The food was absolutely incredible. The staff was attentive and the food arrived incredibly quickly which was great! Afterwards you get a free peace of watermelon when you ask for the bill which made this whole experience extra great. I would definitely go here again and advice anyone to add this to their list. One of our diners has a gluten intolerance, but they where super helpfull and had so many options and even replaced some of the non gluten-free parts of dishes for free!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Lovely place the food and staff never disappoint

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We have never been more full and happy after a meal. The staff were so polite, fun and attentive, we will definitely return with friends, family and dates, especially for birthdays!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

It was a spectacular night, on the terrace enjoying a special meal, with attentive and friendly waiters. I understand that many birthdays are celebrated. Where they break a set of dishes so you have good luck.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Had an amazing dinner, great food and staff!! Very authentic Greek tried the fish meze and it was soooooo worth it!!! Definitely recommend! Thank you Eileen for making our experience great.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Everybody is wonderful!!! Food is also wonderful!!! Everything is WONDERFUL!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Had a great lunch here. Sat outside and enjoyed some very tasty food and a few beers. Reasonably priced and very friendly service.

★★★
August 22, 2024

I would love to have given here a 5 star review, like so many but our experience was not as good. We ordered meze for 2 , cold starters ok, hot starter a small side plate of hot starter for 2 to shareThen came the fish ( sadly this lacked what we are currently used to in other greek tavernas in North London. We had soggy calamari and a small prawn each with the poo still in it. The came the meat section 2 small pieces of old lamb( we both agreed on this recooked , stale lamb, a few bits of very chewy pork , 2 chicken thighs and a kofte .Salad was a lovely greek salad and the rice was also good. Wine was nice. service friendly, but the waitress added another 10% to our bill despite the menu and bill clearly stating that they DO NOT add service, but left upto customer. So felt totally ripped off there. Almost 100,00 for a below average meze and a bottle of greek wine. My recommendations for meze or non meza will be absolutely Vrisaki , and Panari Taverna, and Babinondas another great greek classic.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great food and the waiter was very kind with us

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great service, good food, no oversell ... special thanks to Maria, great waitresses x

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We had a really nice family dinner here.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We ordered too much of food. There was no tzatziki, or hummus that came with the meal but the olives were delicious. The kleftiko and the calamari we decent. We did get complimentary baklava which was a very nice treat.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great local restaurant with really good food and service. Definitely check it out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Fantastic Kid-friendliness: Good for kids Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Me and a friend were looking for a Portuguese restaurant, but were closed so we ended up by exploring Greek cuisine! The best thing we did ! It felt like holidays, great portion we had the mixed grill and we shared totally recommend! Get some starters too !

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

A really Greek restaurant, almost like in Greece. Food was very good. Very nice staff. Price performance also good. One star deducted for ambience because everything is very tight.

★★★
August 22, 2024

The Greek salad was mostly lettuce, had just a few slices of tomato on the top to make it look pretty, very UK taste not what I was expecting from authentic Greek cuisine. The rest of the food was fine. Prawns were very tough and not much of them, sardines didnt taste fresh but not expecting too much for London, they were cooked well. The souvlaki was very good but you need to order the accompaniments separately otherwise its just meat and rice. Service was fine but a little hectic. They did accommodate a request we had to sit 2 groups together.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Delicious food and great service. Highly recommended! Food

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The food was delicious, the restaurant was clean and beautifully decorated, all the stuff members were polite and very fast.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Food was tasty, but needed some sauce to accompany - like a tzatziki. We had the Alexander Souvlaki, Chicken Souvlaki & Vegetarian Platter. All tasty, just requires a sauce & a proper Greek salad, not a British version. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Excellent Food, along with fantastic service 10/10

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Ive been coming here for a while, especially around lunchtime.The food has always been good. Nice atmosphere, some tables outside, good menu. They also have a great £11.50 lunch menu that they advertise with a sign out on the street. I have noticed that they dont give you the lunch menu unless they have seen you before or unless you ask for it explicitly. This has happened to both myself various times, and to people sitting down at tables next to me. When I asked the waiter about this today, they told me that this is how the boss wants it. I feel uncomfortable with this. I wish they gave every customer both the regular and the lunch menu instead, so that customers are fully informed before they order.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food and lively atmosphere. Definitely recommend, a hidden gem! Go hungry as portions are quite big.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

This place is amaze ! Came here with my gf and was amazing for our first date ! Lovely food and lovely atmosphere would defo recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

23.6.24, The best fresh grilled sardines, rosemary infused chips, whitebait, salads, and inclusive welcome & great service this side of the med. Even without a glass, or 2, of the never disappointing retsina, dining here makes you feel as happy and relaxed as if you had spent the morning swimming whilst on a sun drenced cypriot holiday. ¡Gracias a todas! Andrew & my lunch with you this afternoon was an ace way to start the North London summer. See you soon, lots of love Catherine xxx 21.12.23 ¡Felices Fiestas! Merry Christmas to all at Alexander the Great- the best restaurant in Camden for sure and arguably the best Greek/Cypriot restaurant in London!! Everyone in this fabulous establishment fills one not only with delicious food-the fish is always fresh, full of flavour and perfectly prepared, but with joy, warmth and a sense of immense well being with their care and generosity. Thanks to everyone, we´ll be back so to our charming waiter. please don´t retire just yet!! Enjoy your new year relaxing holidays Vassalli you enjoy it! Much love Catherine and Andy 12.6.2023 A meal in Alexander the Great restaurant can make a good day WONDERFUL. The food is absolutely delicious, the great quality of the fresh seafood and its skillful preparation never fail to impress- the calamar and the sardines can´t be praised highly enough, and the warm, friendly, welcoming and relaxing ambiance provided by the brilliant staff (especially be Vassalli who is a complete star) makes a visit here a joy. Also it´s great value. I urge you to visit and support this remarkable restaurant, you will not regret it. Love and thanks to everyone involved in providing Andy and I a great late lunch yesterday, from Catherine. august 2021 Delicious food, wonderful service, a warm abundantly friendly atmosphere, as if one were in a beach front restaurant on a Mediterranean holiday, but without the need to fly, quarantine, or even leave north London. Eileen and her fellow waiters, the extremely talented chefs in the kitchen, and the exceptional value of marvellous seafood, meat, cheese, salad and vegetables prepared with skill and attention, plus good wine and Greek beer too, make Alexander the Great a joy to visit time after time, thanks to all involved, love Catherine

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Fantastic restaurant in a quieter area of London. Service, food and atmosphere is fantastic, very cute restaurant area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great food and atmosphere. I would come back a second time.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Loved it here, been meaning to come here for ages!! Food was gorgeous and our waiter Andy was lovely :)

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

I had a great experience dining there, the service with Vasilis was great. We broke many plates (Greek style) and he even gave me some tips of virtuoso bouzouki players. Exactly what you need from a Greek restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Piece of Greece in London, highly recommended!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

10/10 go there!! The staff are amazing and super friendly and accommodating for allergies, and the place is gorgeous with a lovely atmosphere. Serving sizes are massive and such good value and taste incredible - felt like I was in Greece - you have to go here if you are anywhere near the Euston/Camden area!!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Fantastic experience from start to finish at Alexander the Great! Highly recommend for quality Greek food in London. Food is super fresh with generous portions and the staff is more than happy to accommodate. Vasilis was extremely kind in ensuring our first meal in London was nothing short of exceptional. Will certainly return here for our Greek cravings and grateful for the kindness of all the staff! Thank you!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Very good service, very good food and very good prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Went here with my family there was 18 of us as we gathered b4 a wedding the next day, the food was lovery and so much of it . This was a lovely evening the staff were wonderful hope 2 b back soon x

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Decent food, £90 for meal for 2 and drinks.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Amazing owners, passionate about their food and culture.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Very good food! Quick and friendly service as well, also good prices

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Amazing food and service! Vasilis was a great server! I will be back :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Really amazing food. Great value for money. place its very cute and service is lovely. Especially out waiter Vasilis took great care of us. Highly recommend

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Delicious, authentic Greek dishes with very friendly service. Benji was a wonderful waiter and made sure that all of our dietary needs were met. We loved it here! Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating! We had one gluten free and one dairy free guest.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Amazing food, atmosphere and people. We were served by Eileen and we were very well looked after. The food came very quick and the portions were plenty. I went with a family of 5 to this restaurant for my Mums Birthday, we brought our own cake and the staff at Alexander the Great Restaurant did a special Happy Birthday with all the bells and whistles, my mum loved it and has never experienced anything like that before. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who loves authentic greek food or who has never had a greek experience before. The only thing that was missing was a dance floor as i can imagine everyone getting up between eating to dance the Sousta lol

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great value. Great food. Lovely staff.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Everything we ate was amazing! Great atmosphere!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

It was my first time eating Greek food and it was so delicious. The portion is quite large and delicious. I recommend it.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Googled best Greek restaurants in London and by reviews this hidden gem popped up. At first there s a lot of other Greeks restaurants within walking distance but here had the most customers. We popped in for quick lunch and immediately found the lunch time special very reasonably priced. Instead we ordered the Alexander mixed platter, chicken and Greek salad to share between 3 adults. Portion size was good, rice soft, crispy potatoes and meat was by far cooked to perfection. My only criticism was the need of sauce or a dip to accompany the meal and maybe less lettuce in the Greek salad but that s my own personal preference option. Thank you team at Alexander the Great!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The food here is absolutely amazing. The staff are wonderful probably one of the best restaurants I ve ever visited.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Exactly as it says on the tin. Lovely food highly recommend. Ten out of ten

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

amazing!!!!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Chicken Souvlak was great, really well cooked and just what we wanted :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Local competition pushes this restaurant to an excellent service. Lovely atmosphere whether you are going for a date, family gathering, or even just having a solo meal. All dishes are great whatever you choose.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

So friendly staff, they really make the difference. Food was nice and correct price quality. Food : 4/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Andy was amazing with his attentive service, food delicious and very generous portions. Warm and welcoming environment!!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Amazing food and wonderful staff. The recommendations they gave us were great. We ordered 2 mains and one appetizer and we were thinking of adding another appetizer, but our waitress told us it is enough, and she was more than right! Overall, a great experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great atmosphere, friendly people in service, tasty food and big portions.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

vasilis was such a good host. With the atmosphere, checking on us throughout, having good small talks. Food was superb and we were so full. Great value

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great restaurant with an upbeat atmosphere. Such warm, hospitable and lively staff! Celebrated 2 birthdays! It was a lot of fun!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The restaurant was very busy and we had not made a reservation but fortunately turnover was quick and we did not wait long. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was great. Servings were large and my wife and I shared a starter and a main and could not finish them. There is a really friendly vibey atmosphere.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Heard of Athens?? Dont bother. Camden has all you need. Maria goes above and beyond. Food was incredible and speedily served. Interior tasteful and friendly. Service beyond perfect. Couldnt be happier!! Will be back.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great value for money and Maria was an absolute star!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

If I could give more than 5 stars for the service I absolutely would! We celebrated a 30th birthday here and had an absolute ball. We had so much delicious food, and the best atmosphere. Vassilios and Benji went above and beyond to ensure we left very full and having had a great time. They completely understood the assignment and then some!!! Great experience all round. Many thanks and will definitely be returning

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Went here for our daughters 18th bday. They surprised her/us with baklava, candle, sparkler & bday song. Such a beautiful touch. Food was delicious & lots of it. Lovely resturant & staff. Our waiter benjy was fantastic. 10 out of 10. Will defiently be back

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Went for our daughters 18th bday. The staff was amazing. Especially our waiter Benjy. Surprised her/us with cake bday song candle & sparklers. What a nice touch. The food was amazing. So much of it. A perfect resturant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Never been before, despite living in Camden for over 2 decades. Boy have I missed out. Gorgeous food, fantastic service from super friendly staff.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Went for birthday lunch and food and staff excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

One of best real Greek food restaurants in London run by Greeks! Food was authentic and one of best in London with budget friendly price. It has full bar and Greek beers and wine. Must visit if you like REAL Greek food. Good vegetarian options too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

My parents were visiting London and they were craving a good Greek food. I just came back from Greece and have to say that the food here was better than in many restaurants in Greece! When we came it was a bit hectic initially and we had to order everything at once (not first starters, than mains, etc.) because the kitchen was so buys but we decided on a few starters and 4 mains and there were fantastic. Greek salad was really fresh, tzatziki and Greek grilled cheese went really well with it. For main course we had mussaka, big grilled prawns, grilled salmon and seabass. The seabass was a bit dry but nothing to complain about. We sat inside but they have a spacious outside area too!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Everything was great! Food was delicious!Vasili made us feel like we are home. We will come back for sure.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The best place ever to have your Birthday diner! Whilst having delicious food we witnessed how enthousiast they celebrated visiting London before and my daughters biggest wish was to go there to celebrate her 14th Bday. All the way from Amsterdam and it was so worth it! One tall waiter sang his guts out ( forgot his name) and we sure will be back in december when she turns 15! Cant wait

June 22, 2024

The restaurants full of rats, the prices online doesnt match the prices in the restaurant its way more expensive. The old white man that works in the restaurants so rude. I hated the experience.

June 22, 2024

First of all, the appetizer plates we ordered were so small that we almost had to use a magnifying glass to see the appetizers. The prices on the internet and the prices on the invoice we received were not the same. And the food was very stale. I will never go again and I dont recommend anyone to go. The old waiter working was also very rude..

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Excellent service and people , amazing delicious food with a Great atmosphere . Love our time there, whenever i am coming back in London definitely i am going there. Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Absolutely phenomenal dining experience! The service was impeccable, with attentive staff ensuring our every need was met. Highly recommend this gem for anyone seeking an authentic Greek culinary adventure! Five stars all the way!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Best Greek Cypriot Restaurant I have ever tried in London! Tastes and Environment travel you to the original traditions of Cyprus and Greece! Must visit!! Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

we had a lovely evening there. the food was great. the staff was great. special thanks to Aileen. We have never met a waitress who was so attentive, courteous and passionate about her job.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Everything is always perfect! Great food, amazing atmosphere and wonderful staff. Our families favourite restaurant.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great food , amazing service!!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Amazing place with excellent food and home atmosphere. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Wonderful dinning experience! We booked the table but turned up earlier, however, we received the excellent service from the beginning to the end. The food was fabulous, delicious, generous portion and all beautifully presented. A big shout out to Vasili, amazing service which made you at ease and enjoy the whole dinner more. Highly recommended and we definitely will come back!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

We have been here many times but it had been a while since our last visit. We chose to dine here for our anniversary and the standards havent dropped even a bit! We nearly always have the mixed meze, its outstanding! We were mostly helped by Vasilis and he couldnt be more welcoming and warm. He really added to the whole experience! We sat outside and watched the world go by but could still hear the music from inside. Cant recommend enough!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Despite the city, nice food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

service was 10/10, a very welcoming vibe. Benji and Vasilis were our waiters and honestly they were lovely. It was my friend s 22nd Birthday, she throughly enjoyed the food ( p.s she is a fussy eater!!!!). Thank you guys for making my friends birthday dinner extra special. Will definitely be returning

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The environment in there was awesome! The staff are very welcoming and the food was very delicious and great value for money. Definitely coming back!! Food