Ousia Muswell Hill 🇬🇷

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  PJ Fernandez

  ·1 month ago

  “Been a few times to this branch. The food is very nice - tasty and fresh. The service is pretty slow but the staff are very pleasant and friendly. The problem is that everytime there's at least 2 or three men sitting at the back table on laptops, probably the owner, who are either on the phone talking loudly or hanging with mates, like its their 'office'. It ruins the dining experience when trying to enjoy an evening out with friends.”

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  Lisa Hartle

  ·3 months ago

  “Such a gem, the staff are so kind and want you to have a lovely dining experience. It’s family run and we were made to feel so welcome. The food was delicious and we had a complimentary pudding to finish a lovely night, we would highly recommend this beautiful restaurant”

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  Nina

  ·3 months ago

  “I had such a wonderful experience at Ousia in Muswell Hill. I visited on my won on a very hot day, and from the moment I arrived, Theo and his team went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and welcome. They opened the front windows and even moved my table so I could enjoy the fresh air which was such a thoughtful touch. As I was dining alone, they kindly allowed me to order a smaller portion rather than paying for a meal intended for two. That level of consideration is so rare these days and was genuinely appreciated. They also let me taste the wine before choosing, and the food was absolutely delicious - fresh, authentic and beautifully cooked. Theo prepared and dressed the salad at my table, which was a lovely touch. What really made my visit special was the kindness and warmth of everyone there. When I paid my bill, Theo poured us a small celebratory shot, and we raised a toast together in honer of my mother who was from Cyprus. It was such a lovely, unexpected gesture that made me smile and made my whole visit feel so personal. It's rare to find a restaurant where the food is delicious and the hospitality is even better. I left feeling genuinely cared for and can't wait to return, Thank you, Theo, and your wonderful team, you've created something truly special.”

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  Nisha Gwynne-Smith

  ·4 months ago

  “Amazing experience all round !! We went for my friends birthday, the food was great and the service was even better. Theo was lovely, super welcoming, chatty and all round great host ! The food was a good price for the amount we got too. Gave us free dessert for my friends birthday and sang her happy birthday with a candle, thank you Theo!!”

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  N S

  ·4 months ago

  “This was fabulous. Tastiest lamb shank I've ever had, a big portion, and very soft. Food was fantastic, arrived promptly, will definitely come back for more. Thank you for the lovely experience.”

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  Pierre Petrou

  ·5 months ago

  “First time visiting Ousia in Muswell Hill and we had a really lovely evening. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff, Theo and Adam, were very friendly from the moment I arrived, especially Theo. They were kind enough to let me sit and work on my laptop for over an hour before my friend arrived, which I really appreciated. Although they don’t officially do a meze, they kindly put together a selection of dishes for us which was a nice touch and gave us the chance to try a few things. The halloumi fritters were especially delicious and the salad was fresh and well presented. Service was very attentive throughout the evening, with the chef personally checking in on us several times. Some dishes stood out more than others, but overall it was a pleasant dining experience and a nice independent place to spend an evening. Thank you to the team... we’ll definitely be back.”

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  Graham Tilden

  ·5 months ago

  “This place has a really good reputation so as it was date night I decided to have a look. And the service was welcoming and quick and friendly and it was well presented with kind of a clean Cypriot look. They explained the concept of the Cypriot mezedes so we decided to go for it. And the food started well, slightly underseasoned but decent tzatziki, pillowy Pita, good octopus and nicely fried aubergine. But then the Souvlaki and Sheftalia came and oh boy. The Sheftalia was about the size of my little finger and didn’t really have much taste, the Souvlaki was watery and again not much taste and had a strange pinkish colour to it. Living in North London I am used to brilliant Greek/Cypriot/Albanian grilled meats and this was not near that level. As I said though I have heard loads of other people say this was great so maybe an off night. But I was disappointed.”

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  Theo c

  ·11 months ago

  “Review of Ousia - November 5, 2025 On Wednesday night, we walked into Ousia and requested a table for two, along with our dog, Phoebe. Ousia has always been a dog-friendly restaurant, and Phoebe stole the show from the start! We were greeted by the lovely staff and seated in the middle of the restaurant. My partner suggested we try some dishes we don’t usually order: Falafel: Crispy on the outside, cooked through with a hummus base. Tabbouleh: We had olive oil, vinegar, and lemon on the table, which Sarah (who is Lebanese) used to dress the tabbouleh generously. Tarama: Creamy, full of flavour, and delicious as always. The Ousia tarama is in my top three worldwide: Ousia, Muswell Hill Taverna 37 - Four Seasons, Athens Krabo, Thespidos, Vouliagmeni For my main dish, I had the pork souvlaki with the 'double up Ousia' option, served with chips and a village salad. The pork was tender and full of flavour. The chef has switched to a pork loin cut, which is not the usual neck/shoulder, but I actually preferred it! Sarah ordered the sirloin steak special; however, next time we will definitely go for the pork chop 'brisola' special, which was sold out—can you believe it? The night was capped off with a view of the annual Fortismere Fireworks, a zivania shot courtesy of the manager, and three satisfied customers.”

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  Victoria Andries

  ·1 year ago

  “Disappointing food! Is ridiculous to read the reviews from 2 years ago and find that instead of improving and changing they just prefer to be defensive and rude. Back to the experience. Service was great unfortunately the food was a massive disappointment. 1. Taramasalata was unseasoned and had a creamy taste instead of a tangy and sour I tried it everywhere else (including Greece) 2. Falafel uncooked in the middle 3. Tabouli salad unseasoned,just chopped vegetables with an overcooked bulgur. 4. Beef sausage overcooked, rock hard 5. Chicken skewers bland , unseasoned un marinated just bland meat. 6. Lamb shank just floating in fat , bland. Potatoes that came with it was refrigerated (not from today) had a very strong starch taste that happens if you refrigerate potatoes and reheat them another day. Only one meal we enjoyed was the halloumi . Chips was fine for me, home made style potatoes. Instead of replying defensive maybe you should change the chef and try to improve the customers experience . Restaurant was empty for a Friday evening and that says something!!!”

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  Mario Michael

  ·1 year ago

  “First time at Ousia celebrating a birthday with my family & we were really impressed. The service from our waitress & the managers was exceptional (particularly Constantino) who could not do enough for us. A welcome change from many other local restaurants. The small plates concept was great & the food was well presented, fresh with a great flavours. We will definitely be coming back & I really would recommend Ousia as the best greek restaurant in the area.”

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