The Real Greek - Southampton
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About The Real Greek - Southampton
The Real Greek - Southampton is a Greek restaurant on Level 1, serving a menu of 16 dishes that spans small plates and mains. Options include Gigandes With Spinach, Dolmades, and Chicken Monastiraki, alongside choices like Crispy Salt Cod Goujons, Pork Skewer, and Prawn Saganaki. The restaurant opens daily, and reservations are recommended. Outdoor seating gives diners the option to eat outside, while high chairs make the room workable for families with young children. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance serves visitors with mobility needs, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. For those who prefer to eat off site, the kitchen offers both takeaway and delivery.
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, lamb and octopus souvlaki, truffle fries and bougatsa.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention meat sharing platter, lamb and octopus souvlaki, truffle fries and bougatsa.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the meat sharing platter, loaded with pork, lamb, chicken and sausage skewers alongside chips, flatbread and dips, as the standout order for two. Close behind, several mention the lamb and octopus souvlaki and the falafel wraps for vegan diners, while the truffle fries and a bugatsa with Greek mountain tea earn repeat praise for dessert and coffee. Service is described consistently as warm and attentive, with staff checking on food allergies and helping newcomers pick between set and regular menus. Some caveats recur: one diner found the tzatziki portion too small and got no check-in on the meal, plus a slow water refill and a wait for the bill, while pricing draws mixed remarks, seen as fair for mains but steep for sides and starters. One longtime regular reports a stark decline, saying a recent fifty-pound meal was disappointing compared to years of previously reliable visits.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the meat sharing platter, loaded with pork, lamb, chicken and sausage skewers alongside chips, flatbread and dips, as the standout order for two. Close behind, several mention the lamb and octopus souvlaki and the falafel wraps for vegan diners, while the truffle fries and a bugatsa with Greek mountain tea earn repeat praise for dessert and coffee. Service is described consistently as warm and attentive, with staff checking on food allergies and helping newcomers pick between set and regular menus. Some caveats recur: one diner found the tzatziki portion too small and got no check-in on the meal, plus a slow water refill and a wait for the bill, while pricing draws mixed remarks, seen as fair for mains but steep for sides and starters. One longtime regular reports a stark decline, saying a recent fifty-pound meal was disappointing compared to years of previously reliable visits.
Featured reviews
- 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.”
- 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 …”
- 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”
- Kat B
“Food was AMAZING. So tasty. 10/10. Prices are great for mains but expensive for sides and starters. Didn’t get asked if our food was okay, I would’ve asked for more tatzkiki as it was a small dishes. Also would’ve liked a water top up and we had to wait a while for our bill.”
- María Fernanda Rojas
“The food was spectacular and the service excellent. We had not tried food of this style before and it was a very pleasant experience. And Madalin was very kind and helpful”
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
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- 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
How The Real Greek - Southampton compares to nearby restaurants
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The Real Greek - Southampton This shop | Everest Cuisine | UMAMI | Shirley Kebab House | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4(2,012) | 4.4(659) | 4.5(46) | 4.1(320) | |
| Price | £20–30 | £20–30 | £10–20 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 0.4 mi | 1.8 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Vegan options | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Vegetarian options | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Good for kids | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Reservations | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
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