The Real Greek - Southampton
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About The Real Greek - Southampton
On level 1 in Southampton, The Real Greek serves Greek dishes across a 16-item menu that includes Gigandes With Spinach, Dolmades and Prawn Saganaki, alongside ouzo and Greek wines. Table service runs throughout the meal, with servers taking orders and front of house checking for food allergies alongside the kitchen. A meat sharing platter brings together pork, lamb, chicken and sausage skewers with chips, flatbread, dips and salad, and a set menu offers two courses for a fixed price. The room includes an open bar and kitchen area. Step-free access suits visitors with mobility needs, high chairs suit families with young children, and outdoor seating allows dining outside. The restaurant opens daily, and reservations are recommended. Those wanting the food off site can order takeaway or delivery, and free Wi-Fi is available inside. Gluten free options are offered across the menu, and diners paying by card should check whether an optional service charge has been added before settling the bill.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
16 dishes · mains £6–10- Gigandes With Spinach£5.95
- Dolmades£6.85
- Chicken Monastiraki£8.75
- Crispy Salt Cod Goujons£8.95
- Pork Skewer£8.50
- Prawn Saganaki£9.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention meat sharing platter/skewers, lamb skewers, souvlaki and flatbread and gluten free options.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention meat sharing platter/skewers, lamb skewers, souvlaki and flatbread and gluten free options.
Customer Review Summary
Meat sharing platters and skewers draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling out lamb and octopus souvlaki, the meat sharing platter loaded with pork, lamb, chicken and sausage skewers, and the Greek plate with souvlaki and flatbread. Close behind, several mention set menu deals like two courses for £18 and the lamb skewers specifically, plus vegan falafel wraps and truffle fries for those wanting something different. Desserts also come up often, with baklava, bougatsa, and birthday treats like mousse cake with a candle mentioned by name. Service is described as warm and attentive by most, often naming individual staff members for going above and beyond, though a few reviews cut against this: one diner reports being served undercooked chicken skewers alongside an overdone, melted halloumi, and another describes slow order-taking with long waits between courses. One reviewer also raises a recurring concern about an optional service charge being added to card payments without being asked first, though staff did offer a refund of the difference when challenged. Several diners note the restaurant waived a bill or offered a complimentary treat when something went wrong.
Customer Review Summary
Meat sharing platters and skewers draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling out lamb and octopus souvlaki, the meat sharing platter loaded with pork, lamb, chicken and sausage skewers, and the Greek plate with souvlaki and flatbread. Close behind, several mention set menu deals like two courses for £18 and the lamb skewers specifically, plus vegan falafel wraps and truffle fries for those wanting something different. Desserts also come up often, with baklava, bougatsa, and birthday treats like mousse cake with a candle mentioned by name. Service is described as warm and attentive by most, often naming individual staff members for going above and beyond, though a few reviews cut against this: one diner reports being served undercooked chicken skewers alongside an overdone, melted halloumi, and another describes slow order-taking with long waits between courses. One reviewer also raises a recurring concern about an optional service charge being added to card payments without being asked first, though staff did offer a refund of the difference when challenged. Several diners note the restaurant waived a bill or offered a complimentary treat when something went wrong.
Featured reviews
- Matthew Smith
“This restaurant excels every time. The food and service are fantastic and the ambience is ideal. All the staff are friendly and helpful and it is a delight coming here! Highly recommend.”
- Berenika “Bea” Kejvalová
“I went to Real Greek with my mum for a dinner and Hana was so helpful and attentive, her menu knowledge was amazing. She was such a lovely host! Food was also brilliant, meat was juicy and tasty. Definitely will be back for more of Hana's service ❤️”
- Sinead Jenks
“I love this restaurant. The food is fresh and lovely, the atmosphere is great and the decor really transports you to Greece. Our experience was fantastic as we were served by a lovely lady named Hana. She was extremely attentive, smiley face and very friendly. We've been served by Hana a few times and feel her customer service really goes above and beyond. Please pass on my thanks to Hana, she's a babe.”
- Barbara Cooper
“Always went to The Real Greek for years always had a fantastic meal photo of how our meals used to look like and how it was the last time we went and that cost us around £50 it was disgusting never go there again”
- Magdalena Osinska
“I couldn't recommend this restaurant more! First of all, the atmosphere and the people were amazing. A massive shout-out to the front-of-house team, especially Kasia—what a legend! She really made our experience special, making us feel …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Slick, modern restaurant with a menu of updated classic dishes, plus ouzo & Greek wines.”
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers delivery
Show more amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Offerings· 11
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Serves healthy options
- Has salad bar
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Service options· 1
- On-site services available
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
Location
Restaurants near The Real Greek - Southampton
- Las Iguanas - Southampton4.41,3940 mi£30–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
bottomless brunch, renee the server, cocktails and mocktails
- Wingstop Southampton4.71,9280 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
ranch dip, boneless wings, cajun fries
- Edo Asia4.73140.1 mi
takoyaki, loud music/dj, sushi sets
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Greek - SouthamptonGood for kids · Reservations | 4.42,012 | — | £20–30 | meat sharing platter/skewers, lamb skewers, souvlaki and flatbread |
| Las Iguanas - SouthamptonOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,394 | 0 mi | £30–40 | bottomless brunch, renee the server, cocktails and mocktails |
| Wingstop SouthamptonOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.71,928 | 0 mi | £10–20 | ranch dip, boneless wings, cajun fries |
| Edo Asia | 4.7314 | 0.1 mi | — | takoyaki, loud music/dj, sushi sets |
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