10 Greek Street, London W1D 4DH

10 Greek Street, London W1D 4DH
16/06/2012
http://www.10greekstreet.com/

She said…Wow. I had read the glowing reviews but there have been many a glow for the barren, skinny looking dining rooms around Soho that have left me underwhelmed. But not 10 Greek Street which is absolutely deserving of its praise. Taking a chance on not reserving we turned up for an early lunch on a Saturday afternoon and found ourselves in a narrow but bright and chic space with industrial style décor. The menu was written on blackboards on either side of the room and prices were very reasonable – especially given the creativity and quality of everything we ate. The complimentary fresh bread was fresh and contained various mixes of herbs and fruits and I kicked off with mackerel which came with a blueberry jelly and horseradish sauce which I could spread on some toasted bread; the whole thing was bursting with flavour. To follow, I had the Hake which was a succulent piece of fish in a dish surrounded by fennel, dates and fresh, crunchy cucumber. All the flavours of this main dish complimented each other to create a unique tasting experience. Despite a lack of room I made way for a chocolate terrine accompanied by a pot of tea. The high quality chocolate was creamy and thick and melted in my mouth. I could not believe what a special place Greek Street turned out to be – the food is spectacular and the setting, though intimate (it was full when we were leaving) feels friendly and comfortable. One to come back to – especially given the changing menu. Ten out of ten.

He said... What a nice surprise this was. We'd been to enough of those trendy no-reservation Soho joints to know not to expect more than a lot of hot air. The aesthetic here is much the same, you know the kind: boho minimalism, tunes played through a turntable, etc. But there the similarities stop. The blackboard echoed the passion that was wafting out of the kitchen, and the vibe was genuine, mellow and warm. I kicked things off with a rigatoni with chili and crab, and followed with a really good hake. What can I say other than eat early, like an American, to make sure to get a table. This one really works, though I'm not sure how: it came to just £58 for three excellent course, and there are not many covers. You get a great sense of discovery eating here. Save it for one of your know-it-all friends and blow them away with your inside track on foodie London's beating heart