
Tavernaki
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About Tavernaki
Tavernaki is a Greek restaurant at 5 Southgate Rd in Potters Bar, run by a family that cooks in the traditional Cypriot style. The menu lists 21 dishes, with lamb souvla as the centrepiece of the cooking and Halloumi alongside it. A Maze Platter is listed for two people. Vegetarian dishes are also available, and the team can give details when asked. Each meal finishes with a complimentary plate of fruit. Reservations are required.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
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Menu & Prices
21 dishes- Greek Salad
- Maze Platter 2 People
- Halloumi
- Fresh Fruit
- Famous Cypriot Beer
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb souvla, calamari, kebabs and courgette keftedes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb souvla, calamari, kebabs and courgette keftedes.
Customer Review Summary
Lamb souvla is the dish reviewers return to most, described as falling off the bone, tender and perfectly cooked. Close behind are the calamari, halloumi, mixed grill and kebabs, with the courgette keftedes and tzatziki singled out among the starters and one diner enjoying the meze. Generous portions come up repeatedly, and several describe friendly, welcoming, relaxed service. The complaints are more pointed. Two reviewers describe a rude waiter, one feeling pushed to tip, the other saying the wrong main arrived twice and the waiter argued it was what they ordered. That same diner found that asking for a kebab in pitta removed the chips from the plate, so they had to be bought as an extra. Some call the food pricey, though others say the portions justify it. One early reviewer felt the chips and T-bone needed work, then returned and found the chips improved. Two reviewers criticise the small plate of fruit served at the end for how it looks.
Customer Review Summary
Lamb souvla is the dish reviewers return to most, described as falling off the bone, tender and perfectly cooked. Close behind are the calamari, halloumi, mixed grill and kebabs, with the courgette keftedes and tzatziki singled out among the starters and one diner enjoying the meze. Generous portions come up repeatedly, and several describe friendly, welcoming, relaxed service. The complaints are more pointed. Two reviewers describe a rude waiter, one feeling pushed to tip, the other saying the wrong main arrived twice and the waiter argued it was what they ordered. That same diner found that asking for a kebab in pitta removed the chips from the plate, so they had to be bought as an extra. Some call the food pricey, though others say the portions justify it. One early reviewer felt the chips and T-bone needed work, then returned and found the chips improved. Two reviewers criticise the small plate of fruit served at the end for how it looks.
Featured reviews
- Matt8878
“Food was nice. Plenty of it. Had the meze. Service was great, very attentive staff.”
- Sober Hawk
“So much quality food! Very good value for money, very friendly staff. The starters were big portions and the mixed grill was perfection. Amazingly fresh salad as well, so tasty. Had some left over and took it away after.”
- mario demetriou
“The food & service is so consistently good, it is almost boring !! Each time I visit i try different main dishes and I have never been disappointed. The courgettes keftedes are always my go to starter and they are the best i have tried. Keep it up 😋”
- Sharon L
“Just had a lovely meal(30/05/26) Delicious and just full of flavour. Service was smiley, not overbearing and professional. Combined with the gorgeous weather the atmosphere was relaxing....... I had the calamari and liver to follow, all fresh and a treat to the taste buds. Thanks for a relaxing evening 5 stars all round 🧿”
- Lily Georgiou
“Very good authentic Greek food - we had kebabs, generous portion sizes and really flavourful. The dips are also nice, the tzatziki is really tasty. In my opinion, they are more expensive than other Greek restaurants but worth the money”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“We are a family run restaurant with a love of traditional Cypriot style cooking & hospitality. We offer a delicious variety of dishes which can be found on our menu page. You can also view our dishes on our gallery page. We also have a variety of vegetarian dishes.(Please ask for details of these) Since opening we are enjoying this new experience and hope that you will too. We look forward to welcoming you to our cosy Tavernaki.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 1
- Curbside pickup
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Location
Restaurants near Tavernaki
- Deserie Restaurant4.55823.1 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsGood for kids
mixed meze, grilled octopus, lamb spit roast
- 3.4 mi
generous pizzas, pistachio tiramisu, pasta dishes
- Carpe Diem4.76904 mi
chicken and chorizo burger, chicken escalope with spaghetti, chicken valdostana
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TavernakiWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.4538 | — | £20–50 | lamb souvla, calamari, kebabs |
| Deserie RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.5582 | 3.1 mi | £15–30 | mixed meze, grilled octopus, lamb spit roast |
| Gustoso Italian Dining | 4.879 | 3.4 mi | — | generous pizzas, pistachio tiramisu, pasta dishes |
| Carpe Diem | 4.7690 | 4 mi | — | chicken and chorizo burger, chicken escalope with spaghetti, chicken valdostana |
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