1905 London, Greek/Cretan Restaurant
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About 1905 London, Greek/Cretan Restaurant
On Mortimer St, 1905 London serves Cretan inspired Greek food, with gamopilafo, shredded chicken and lamb cooked in broth with buttery, risotto-like rice, offered on the menu. The kitchen also turns out Cretan pot salad, boureki and croquettes, alongside beef tartare and stone sea bass. Cretan lamb dishes recur as well, and the lamb served is halal. An extensive wine list runs through the meal, with staff on hand to help with selection, alongside a range of cocktails. The restaurant takes walk-ins rather than bookings. Set on Mortimer St in London, it pairs the Cretan-leaning menu with the wine and cocktail list drawn from the owner's stated focus on natural and organic options.
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“Greek restaurant cretan inspired artisan restaurant, offering a wide variety of natural/organic wines and cocktails”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cretan pot salad, lamb dishes, beef tartare and extensive wine list.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cretan pot salad, lamb dishes, beef tartare and extensive wine list.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the gamopilafo, the shredded chicken and lamb dish cooked in broth with buttery, risotto-like rice, described by one diner as reminding them of meals in the Cretan mountains. Close behind, dishes like the beef tartare, stone sea bass, Dakos, Lamb Carpaccio, and Cretan pot salad draw repeated praise for freshness and flavor, and the chestnut stifado and croquettes also earn mentions, with one reviewer noting the lamb is halal. Several describe the wine list as extensive and the service as warm and attentive, though one notes wine glasses could have been topped up more frequently. One reviewer found the lamb slightly dry despite still enjoying it, while another had a more negative visit, calling the food oily, the octopus too salty, the beef cheeks gristly, and the lamb dry, though they still noted the server was nice. Diners describe returning specifically for the food.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the gamopilafo, the shredded chicken and lamb dish cooked in broth with buttery, risotto-like rice, described by one diner as reminding them of meals in the Cretan mountains. Close behind, dishes like the beef tartare, stone sea bass, Dakos, Lamb Carpaccio, and Cretan pot salad draw repeated praise for freshness and flavor, and the chestnut stifado and croquettes also earn mentions, with one reviewer noting the lamb is halal. Several describe the wine list as extensive and the service as warm and attentive, though one notes wine glasses could have been topped up more frequently. One reviewer found the lamb slightly dry despite still enjoying it, while another had a more negative visit, calling the food oily, the octopus too salty, the beef cheeks gristly, and the lamb dry, though they still noted the server was nice. Diners describe returning specifically for the food.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Beautiful authentic food, felt like I was back home visiting my γιαγιά! Very kind staff, will be coming back again !! Loved the chestnut stifado - recommend to everyone”
- Google user
“Food was incredibly oily, octopus too salty, beef cheeks were grisly and lamb kind of dry. Don’t recommend. Server was nice”
- Google user
“What an absolutely wonderful lunch experience. Thank you for helping make a special celebration for our friend even more memorable. From the moment we arrived, we were looked after, with the service being warm, professional, and welcoming. The food was exceptional, beautifully presented and full of flavour, and the wine list was equally impressive. The stunning décor and elegant surroundings created a fantastic atmosphere, making the whole experience feel truly special. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, and it was a pleasure to spend time in such a beautiful setting. We had a fantastic afternoon and will definitely be returning. Highly recommended.”
- Google user
“Best value for money Greek restaurant in London. The food quality is honestly great! The lamb was well seasoned and cooked beautifully, really tender. The Cretan pot salad was full of flavour, and honestly every dish we had was great. The wine was really good too and the service was attentive throughout without being over the top. A really enjoyable evening. We'll definitely be back.”
- Google user
“We had such a brilliant meal here. The menu is full of proper, traditional Cretan food cooked with real love. We started with the snails in an incredible umami sauce, a gorgeous Cretan pot salad, boureki, and a beef tartare that was honestly one of the best we’ve ever had. The kantaifi nest was high‑end take on saganaki. The gamopilafo was the standout, shredded chicken and lamb cooked in broth with buttery, risotto‑like rice, easily one of the tastiest Greek dishes I’ve had, and it genuinely reminded me of meals in the Cretan mountains. The mutton kebabs and tsigariasto lamb were unbelievably tender, and the spring greens were cooked perfectly. We finished with a hot sweet milk pudding that reminded me of an egg custard. Great cocktails, good wine, quick and friendly service, and a lovely atmosphere, but the food is the real star. If you love traditional dishes cooked to a seriously high standard, this place is absolutely worth it. Would recommend and will be returning 😊”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 London, Greek/Cretan RestaurantWheelchair accessible | 4.7464 | — | cretan pot salad, lamb dishes, beef tartare |
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