Greek restaurant

Simply Greek Menu & Prices — Edinburgh

Name: Simply Greek
Address: 8 Union St, Edinburgh, EH1 3LU, GB

8 Union St, Edinburgh EH1 3LU

Rating: 4.8 ★1,221 reviews
Price: £20–50per person
Open now: Closed

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About this menu

Simply Greek is a Greek restaurant on Union St in Edinburgh, and the food here begins with Dips and Mezze, where halloumi fries, gigantes and saganaki are listed. Salads and Comfort Food follow, then the Grill, home to biftekia, skewers and Greek sausages, with Sides for the table. Drinks take up a large part of the list, from Classic Cocktails and Mocktails to Draught Lager, Bottled Beer & Cider and wine in Red, Rosé, Sparkling and White, plus spirits like Whisky, Gin and Greek Spirits.

For a smaller order, Dips, Mezze and Salads make it easy to build a meal from plates. Anyone hungrier can head to Comfort Food or the Grill and add Sides. Visitors avoiding alcohol can look to Mocktails, while beer drinkers have Draught Lager and Bottled Beer & Cider. Wine lovers can browse Red, Rosé, Sparkling or White, and whisky or gin drinkers are covered too.

Tirokafteri£7.00
Greek yogurt with crumbled feta, chilli peppers and olive oil (gf, v)
Tzatziki£6.00
Greek yogurt with cucumber, garlic, olive oil and vinegar (gf, v)
Selection Of Dips£10.00
A selection of our best dips
Aubergine Salad£9.00
Mashed aubergine, chopped peppers, garlic, spring onions, parsley and olive oil (gf, ve)
Fava£6.50
A smooth and creamy yellow split pea puree, garnished with capers, onions and olive oil (gf, v)

Mezze12 dishes

Halloumi Fries£9.00
Fried halloumi, served with sweet chilli sauce, yogurt sauce, chilli flakes and pomegranate seeds (v)
Gigantes£10.00
Baked butter beans, cooked in a tomato sauce (gf, ve)
Feta Ladorigani£5.50
Seasoned with oregano and olive oil (gf, v)
Saganaki£8.50
Breaded cheese, served with our homemade orange marmalade (v)
Piperia Me Feta£8.50
Red pepper stuffed with feta and soft cheese, drizzled with balsamic dressing (gf, v)
Flogeres£10.00
Phyllo pastry rolls with feta, served with honey and pistachio (v)
Keftedakia£10.00
Traditional greek meatballs made from seasoned pork and beef mince, served with our house sauce
Kolokithakia Tiganita£7.50
Fried courgette chips, served with our yogurt dip (v)
Kalamarakia Tiganita£15.00
Fresh squid fried and served with fava
Mpougiournti£9.00
Baked feta cheese with peppers and tomatoes (gf, v)
Grilled Halloumi£7.50
Served with lettuce and cherry tomatoes (gf, v)
Garides Saganaki£10.00
Pan-fried prawns in a tomato, pepper, garlic and feta sauce (gf)

Salads4 dishes

Dakos£9.00
Cretan rusk topped with tomatoes, feta cheese and seasoned with capers, oregano and olive oil (v)
Greek Salad£11.50
Salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, olives and feta cheese. Seasoned with oregano and olive oil (gf, v)
Beetroot Salad£10.00
Marinated beetroot with walnuts, pomegranate and manouri cheese (v)
Seasonal Salad£8.50
Ask your waiter for more details.

Comfort Food5 dishes

Moussaka£20.00
Layered potatoes, aubergines, courgettes, onions, beef minced meat and bechamel sauce.
Imam Bayildi£12.50
Slow-roasted aubergines, stuffed with a mixture of onions & tomato sauce (gf, ve)
Briam£13.00
Slow-roasted peppers, courgettes, potatoes, aubergines, carrots in a tomato sauce (gf, ve)
Mosxaraki Kokkinisto£21.00
Slow cooked beef stew in a tomato sauce, served with rice or mashed potatoes (gf)
Kleftiko£25.00
Slow-cooked lamb shank sealed in a "parcel" with garlic, herbs, cheese and baby potatoes. Subject to availability.

Grill9 dishes

Biftekia£12.50
Three grilled beef patties, served with tzatziki.
Skewers£9.50
Two grilled skewers of your choice: chicken or pork. Served with lemon and house sauce.
Greek Sausages£12.50
Three different types of greek sausages, served with our paprika sauce (gf)
Chicken Thighs£13.00
Served with lemon and our house sauce (gf)
Lamb Chops£19.00
Served with tzatziki and lemon (gf)
Tsipoura£22.00
A whole seabream served with a green salad and lemon (gf)
Grilled Mushrooms£9.50
Drizzled with dill and feta (gf, v)
Giaourtlou£15.00
Four beef kebabs served with pita bread and our homemade yogurt and tomato sauce.
Mixed Grill£19.50
Includes one lamb chop, chicken thigh, pork chop, greek sausage and a skewer of your choice (chicken or pork), served with tzatziki and lemon.

Sides6 dishes

Fries£4.00
(Gf, ve)
Fries With Feta£5.50
(Gf, v)
Pita£2.60
(Ve)
Homemade Bread£4.50
(Ve)
Olives£3.70
(Ve)
Rice£3.50
(Ve)

Classic Cocktails6 dishes

Old Fashioned£12.00
Woodford's reserve, bitters
Pina Colada, Aka The Colin Special£11.00
Koko kanu, pineapple juice, coco lopez
Negroni£11.00
Tanqueray gin, campari, sweet vermouth
Mojito£13.00
Havana 3 club, homemade mint syrup, lime
Moscow Mule£11.50
Absolute vodka, fevertree ginger beer, lime
Aperol Spritz£12.00
Aperol, freixenet cava

Mocktails4 dishes

Nojito£7.50
Homemade mint syrup, apple, lime
Nocolada£7.50
Pineapple, coconut, lime
Basil Cooler£7.50
Homemade basil syrup, lemon
Flavoured Lemonade£5.50
Ask your waiter for today's flavour.

Draught Lager2 dishes

Innis & Gunn£4.00
House Lager£3.50

Bottled Beer & Cider4 dishes

Mythos£5.50
(300ml)
Fix£5.50
(300ml)
Heineken 0%£5.50
Kopperberg£5.50
Strawberry and lime (300ml)

Sunday's Table12 dishes

Pita
Tzatziki
Tirokafteri
Piperia Me Feta
Red pepper stuffed with feta and soft cheese, drizzled with balsamic dressing
Fava
Melitzanosalata
Halloumi Fries
Served with lettuce and tomatoes
Keftedakia
Traditional greek meatballs made from seasoned pork and beef minced meat.
Gigantes Plaki
Baked butter beans, cooked in a tomato sauce
Dakos
Cretan rusk topped with tomatoes, feta cheese and seasoned with capers, oregano and olive oil.
Courgette Chips
Ides Saganaki
3 prawns in a tomato, pepper, garlic and feta sauce.

Red6 dishes

Nemea Agiorgitiko "Hercules"£6.50
Cooperative winery of nemea / nemea, peloponnese (1) ruby red with aromas of cherry, raspberry, and soft caramel. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins, ripe red fruit, and a smooth, warming finish. Classic nemea-the heartland of agiorgitiko.
Naoussa Xinomavro£7.00
Cavino/naoussa, central macedonia (6) bright and aromatic, showing red berries, sun-dried tomato, and hints of spice and leather. Firm tannins and lively acidity deliver the grapes signature structure and depth.
Dafnios Liatiko£8.00
Douloufakis winery/dafnes, crete (7) elegant and aromatic, with sun-dried cherry, cinnamon, and dried herbs. Silky tannins and gentle warmth lead to a long, nuanced finish, showing the character of crete's signature red. Crete's ancient liatiko grape-still grown in its birthplace.
Rapsani£8.00
Konstantinos liapis/mount olympus, thessaly (8) a blend of xinomavro, krassato, and stavroto with layers of tomato leaf, cherry, and savoury herbs. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, fine tannins, and a long, earthy finish.
Magoutes Moschomavro£9.00
Diamantis 'magoutes vineyard'/siatista, northern greece (9) from high-altitude limestone soils, this rare moschomavro offers pomegranate, wild cherry, and violet, lifted by stony minerality. Smooth and elegant, with soft tannins, fresh acidity, and a long herbal-spice finish. Heritage revival-maschamarro rescued from near extinction.
Kapnias (Bottle Only)£60.00
Domaine hatzimichalis / zygos vineyard, central greece (10) aged 24 months in new french oak, this cabernet sauvignon shows ripe blackberry plum, and sour cherry layered with tobacco, leather, and sweet spice. Full-bodied, structured, and built to age.

Rosé4 dishes

Nemea Pink Semi-Dry Rosé£6.50
Cooperative winery of nemea / nemea, peloponnese (1) ripe strawberry, red cherry & pomegranate aromas lead into a light-bodied palate with a delicate sweetness, lifted by fresh, balancing acidity.
Château Rosé£7.50
Nico lazaridi / drama, eastern macedonia and thrace (4) merlot and cabernet sauvignon combine for juicy raspberry, redcurrant and soft floral notes. Lightly off-dry with refreshing acidity and a soft finish.
Ousyra Fokiano Rosé£7.50
Ousyra winery / syros, cyclades (3) from the rare fokiano grape, this vibrant rosé bursts with quince, peach, and strawberry, touched by sea breeze and wild herbs. The palate layers grapefruit, apricot, banana, and bitter orange over crisp acidity, finishing fresh and mineral. Rare fokiano grape - grown only on select aegean islands
The Black Sheep Rosé£8.00
Nico lazaridi / drama, eastern macedonia and thrace (4) syrah and xinomavro deliver zesty citrus, mango, and strawberry aromas with hints of apricot. High acidity keeps it vibrant and refreshing through the finish

Sparkling3 dishes

Freixenet Cordon Negro Cava£8.00
A crisp and well-balanced spanish cava with fresh apple, pear, and citrus flavors. Long finish with a hint of ginger.
C.a.i.r. Boheme White Demi-Sec£9.00
A rare demi-sec sparkling from rhodes, made from athiri and muscat. Elegant and fruity, with aromas of apricot and a floral lift on the nose. Soft, expressive bubbles and a subtly sweet finish make it a charming aperitif or match with fruit-based desserts. (11)
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne£80.00
An iconic champagne renowned for its full-bodied profile. Predominantly pinot noir, it offers notes of ripe apple, pear, and brioche-the fine mousse and lingering finish make it a classic toast.

White6 dishes

Golden Legend Moschofilero£12.00
Cooperative winery of nemea / nemea, peloponnese (1) aromatic and lively, with white flowers, citrus blossom, and fresh stone fruit on the nose. The palate is crisp and zesty, balancing lemon and peach with a subtle floral lift, leading to a clean, refreshing finish. From the heart of the peloponnese - greece's most celebrated moschofilero region.
Alfega Lefkos£7.00
Domaine hatzimichalis / atalanti, central greece (2) a blend of malagousia, robola, and sauvignon blanc. Green apple and pear mingle with tropical fruits and a gentle herbal edge. Creamy texture and bright acidity bring balance, finishing soft and rounded.
Malagousia Dryos£7.00
Domaine hatzimichalis / atalanti, central greece (2) expressive aromas of jasmine, citrus, and ripe pineapple, with hints of vanilla from gentle oak ageing. Smooth and full-flavoured yet fresh, with a lingering finish of fruit and spice.
Ousyra Serifiotiko£9.00
Ousyra winery / syros, cyclades (3) from 35-80-year-old ungrafted vines, this bone-dry cycladic white bursts with lemon zest, grapefruit, and crisp pear. Layers of wild herbs, sea spray, and smoky minerality give depth and complexity. Steely acidity and a saline finish capture the windswept terroir of syros. Extremely rare - serifiotiko is found on only a handful of cycladic islands.
Cavalieri Assyrtiko£9.00
Nico lazaridi / drama, eastern macedonia and thrace (4) a rich, textured assyrtiko with vibrant citrus and stone fruit, hints of white flowers, and a touch of honey and oak. Full-bodied and structured, with crisp acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Santorini Assyrtiko (Bottle Only)£65.00
Santowines / santorini, cyclades (5) classic santorini style - bone dry, with concentrated citrus, white peach, and sea-breeze minerality. Bracing acidity and flinty precision give it structure and ageability. From volcanic soils - santorini's most iconic wine.

If You Like This... Try This.7 dishes

Dry Riesling / Chablis
Assyrtiko. Bone dry, crisp citrus, mineral, saline
Pinot Grigio
Moschofilero. Floral, light, refreshing with stone fruit
Unoaked Chardonnay / Viognier
Malagousia. Tropical fruit, floral lift, gentle herbs, fresh acidity
Merlot / Garnatxa / Mencia
Agiorgitiko. Soft tannins, ripe red berries, rounded finish
Barolo / Nebbiolo
Naoussa xinomavro. Medium tannins, savoury complexity, spice
Rioja
Rapsani blend. Savoury herbs, cherry, spice, soft oak
Pinot Noir
Liatiko. Light body, silky texture, red fruit

Whisky10 dishes

Jameson£9.00
(50ml pour)
Laphroaig 10£10.00
(50ml pour)
Talisker 10£10.00
(50ml pour)
Blair Athol 12£12.00
(50ml pour)
Balvenie 12£12.00
(50ml pour)
Oban 12 Cask Strength£15.00
(50ml pour)
Lagavulin 12 Cask Strength£15.00
(50ml pour)
Macallan 12£20.00
(50ml pour)
Macallan Harmony£50.00
(50ml pour)
Johnny Walker Blue Label Limited Edition£50.00
(50ml pour)

Bourbon2 dishes

Buffalo Trace£8.00
(50ml pour)
Woodford Reserve£10.00
(50ml pour)

Liqueurs16 dishes

Punt Es Vermouth£6.00
(50ml pour)
Dolin Vermouth£6.00
(50ml pour)
Blue Curacao£6.00
(50ml pour)
Aperol£7.00
(50ml pour)
St Germain£8.00
(50ml pour)
Campari£8.00
(50ml pour)
Cointreau£8.00
(50ml pour)
Disaronno£8.00
(50ml pour)
Chambord£8.00
(50ml pour)
Luxardo£9.00
(50ml pour)
Kahlua£9.00
(50ml pour)
Cocchi Americano Rosa£9.00
(50ml pour)
Rinquinquin£9.50
(50ml pour)
Drambuie£10.00
(50ml pour)
Green Chartreuse£12.00
(50ml pour)
Yellow Chartreuse£12.00
(50ml pour)

Greek Spirits8 dishes

Ouzo£6.00
(50ml pour)
Tsipouro£6.00
(50ml pour)
Rakomelo£6.50
(50ml pour)
Metaxa 7 Star£7.00
(50ml pour)
Metaxa 12 Star£10.00
(50ml pour)
Metaxa Fine Grande£15.00
(50ml pour)
Metaxa Private Reserve£20.00
(50ml pour)
Retsina 500ml£16.00
(50ml pour)

Gin9 dishes

Beefeater£6.50
Tanqueray£6.50
Tanqueray 10£8.50
Malfy Pink£8.00
Malfy Orange£8.00
Hendricks£10.00
Brockmans£10.00
Botanist£10.00
Votanikon£10.00

Tequila8 dishes

Olmeca Silver£8.00
Olmeca Gold£8.00
Cazcabel Coconut£8.50
Del Maguey Vida Clasico Mezcal£12.00
Patron Silver£15.00
Patron Xo Cafe£15.00
Clase Azul£50.00
Don Julio 1942£50.00

Vodka9 dishes

Absolute£7.50
Absolute Vanila£7.50
Absolute Lemon£7.50
Tito's£9.00
Belvedere£10.00
Ciroc Apple£10.00
Ciroc Mango£10.00
Ciroc Passion Fruit£10.00
Ciroc Pineapple£10.00

Signature Cocktails7 dishes

Paloma£11.00
Olmeca altos tequila, three cents pink grapefruit, lime, salt.
Mango Daiquiri£10.00
Havana club 3, mango, lime, sugar.
Metaxa Apple Sour£12.00
Omirikon mastiha, apple juice, lime, egg white, angostura bitters
Megroni£11.00
Metaxa 7 star, campari, sweet vermouth
Strawberry Kiss£12.00
Metaxa 12, strawberries, lime, fever-tree ginger beer, angostura bitters
Coconut Margarita£11.00
Coconut cazcabel, coconut syrup, lime. dehydrated feta on the rim
Magic Gimlet£10.00
Tanqueray gin, homemade tea syrup, lime