
Theion
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Quick info
About Theion
Theion is a Greek restaurant in Guildford, on Centenary Hall, set behind a modest entrance that leads into a dining room decorated in a Greek style. The kitchen takes a modern approach to traditional Greek food and arranges the menu as starters, mezze, mains and desserts. Handmade pita arrives with an assortment of dips and spreads for the start of a meal. Whole sea bream is served grilled or butterflied as a main. Ekmek Tsoureki is one of the Greek desserts on offer. Reservations are required.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking garage · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pita with dips, feta filo parcels, grilled sea bream and smoky aubergine dip.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pita with dips, feta filo parcels, grilled sea bream and smoky aubergine dip.
Customer Review Summary
The pita with an assortment of dips draws the most mentions, and the smoky aubergine dip is the one reviewers name most often, with the kopanisti dip also singled out. Close behind are the feta filo parcels with honey and the beef brisket croquettes. Mains such as the grilled whole sea bream, the crispy hake fillet, the moussaka and the pacherri pasta each get individual praise. Desserts earn specific mentions too, including the Ekmek Tsoureki, the tiramichoux and the portokalopita, and one reviewer liked the Greek Garden cocktail. Staff are described as friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being overbearing. The main reservation comes from one reviewer who found the portions small for the price. That reviewer felt the elevated treatment moves away from honest Greek roots and said the interior does not quite feel Greek. Another reviewer felt the cost matched the quality and described a gourmet twist that keeps its Greek authenticity. One table ended the evening with a complimentary dessert from the staff.
Customer Review Summary
The pita with an assortment of dips draws the most mentions, and the smoky aubergine dip is the one reviewers name most often, with the kopanisti dip also singled out. Close behind are the feta filo parcels with honey and the beef brisket croquettes. Mains such as the grilled whole sea bream, the crispy hake fillet, the moussaka and the pacherri pasta each get individual praise. Desserts earn specific mentions too, including the Ekmek Tsoureki, the tiramichoux and the portokalopita, and one reviewer liked the Greek Garden cocktail. Staff are described as friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being overbearing. The main reservation comes from one reviewer who found the portions small for the price. That reviewer felt the elevated treatment moves away from honest Greek roots and said the interior does not quite feel Greek. Another reviewer felt the cost matched the quality and described a gourmet twist that keeps its Greek authenticity. One table ended the evening with a complimentary dessert from the staff.
Featured reviews
- Ella Parkes
“The best restaurant in Guildford. We’ve been several times and each time it gets better and better. The pita and dips are always amazing. The feta parcels with honey and the steak also fantastic. The highlight this time was a suggestion from our fabulous server Erika. She recommended we try the traditional Greek dessert, Ekmek Tsoureki, and it was the best thing I’ve eaten in ages. 10/10 as always. Thank you Erika - Bonne Nuit!”
- Bruckley
“We had a great experience at Theion. They do delicious greek food with a fancy gourmet twist but without compromising too much on greek authenticity. We got a range of different plates and everything was great from the dips platter to the portokalopita. I didn’t find it too pricey for the quality that they provide as well. The staff were also very friendly. I would definitely recommend!”
- Mesha B.
“Theion was an absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish. We started with the handmade pita and a mix of spreads, and the aubergine cream was easily my favorite. It was rich, smoky, and incredibly flavorful. We also had the marinated olives and the Epiros filo feta, which were both good and clearly high quality. For mains and small plates, we ordered the chicken skewers, beef brisket croquettes, rib eye, grilled whole sea bream, pacherri pasta, and charred broccoli. Every single dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The pacherri pasta was my favorite because it’s especially rich and decadent, and the sea bream was perfectly grilled. You can tell there’s real care in the kitchen. The staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. They even surprised us with a complimentary dessert at the end, which was such a thoughtful touch and really elevated the experience. Highly recommend Theion and I will absolutely be returning every time I’m in Guilford!! 10/10”
- James curtis
“Me and my wife traveled from Portsmouth to try this gem and it lived upto our expectations, we went for various dishes and all was great , my favourite was the kopanisti dip with the Greek salad. Will definitely return here Thank you for the great service”
- Emily Alice Ashbee
“My partner surprised me with dinner here a few days ago, I had never had Greek food before and what a place to have my first encounter with it. I think we may have found our new favourite restaurant, everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, incredibly quality, and tasted fantastic. My favourites were the feta filo parcels with honey, the potato terrine and the pitta with assortment of dips. The staff were also very friendly, knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. Would highly recommend this lovely restaurant.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Modern Greek Cuisine”
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking garage
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
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- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 3
- Fireplace
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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- Cosy Club4.41,1830.1 mi£20–60Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
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- Sen Viet Quan Guildford4.43050.1 miWheelchair accessible
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TheionOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.7835 | — | £30–80 | pita with dips, feta filo parcels, grilled sea bream |
| Meat the Greek | 4.71,356 | 0 mi | — | chicken souvlaki, feta fries, tzatziki sauce |
| Cosy ClubVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.41,183 | 0.1 mi | £20–60 | crispy cauliflower, cocktails, monkey bread |
| Sen Viet Quan GuildfordWheelchair accessible | 4.4305 | 0.1 mi | — | salt and pepper squid, signature hue soup, saigon hawker pork chop |
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