Alexander The Great

4.7

257 Reviews

£25 and under

Greek

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If you are new to Greek cuisine, then why not try Alexander The Great’s “Mixed Meze” or “Vegetarian Meze” a traditional Cypriot feast consisting of over eighteen dishes served over several courses, allowing you to sample and savour the delights of Cyprus.
For the seafood lovers Alexander the Great serves a great range, Octopus, Calamari, Sea bream to name but a few.

For those that are firm favourites of Greek food try Alexander’s signature dish Klefiko, a joint of lamb, slowly baked with lemon, herbs and spices on a bed of rice and roast potatoes or Pagidakia, best end English lamb cutlets, prepared using Alexander The Greats secret recipie.Why don't you give us a call, book yourselfs a table and enjoy the fantastic food in a special and friendly environment.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 6, 2022

7:00 PM

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Takeout

020 7388 1111

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:30 pm
Phone number
020 7388 1111
Website
http://www.alexanderthegreatgreekrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
8 Plender St London, NW1 0JT
Neighborhood
Camden Town
Parking details
On street parking available on Bayham St and Plender St
Public transit
Northern Line - Mornington Crescent Station and Camden Town station
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 257 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

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North London
Outdoor Dining
North London
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Coco
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service. Authentic, traditional Greek food. Large portions. Very tasty delicious food. Sea bream is excellent, melts in the mouth. Great atmosphere.
AT
AmandaT
Atlanta
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
So good! Wasn’t sure we were at the right place when we got there to be top 10 in London just from the outside view . The food was outstanding and the service was great. The hot and cold appetizers was great to try things . The meatballs were some of the best I’ve had and I’ve had them in Greece.
CJ
ConnieJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I booked this following good online reviews and was not disappointed, great food and a lovely service, will definitely be returning
JH
JenH
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Very tasty, genuin food. I had the sea bass which was great, warmly recommend. Service great too, friendly and welcoming.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
I’m not sure why this restaurant is listed so highly. We traveled out of our way to get there. The neighborhood is working class and quite unattractive. We ate outdoors on a very busy street with dozens of buses constantly passing by. I thought the restaurant was Lebanese, but it was actually Greek. We started with hummus , just okay, and baba gannoush, not very good, so I left most of it over. Then I had the moussaka, which was just ordinary. Unfortunately I won’t return.
JT
JayT
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Modest selection of starters and mains but all the classics are available. The food is well cooked and presented and the prices are reasonable. Service was very good. This was my second outing to this restaurant and I'd certainly be happy to continue going back.
M
Me77
London
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Great small local. Good service and decent food.
CH
ChrisH
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and simple. Plenty of choices. The service was very good .
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I honestly couldn’t fault it! It was amazing. I got the fish platter, food was very delicious. Great value for money
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food; Eileen was the perfect waitress
OT
OpenTable Diner
Brighton
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great atmosphere and food. Polite and welcoming staff.
CM
ChrisM
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
I had the moussaka, which was nice, although a little lukewarm in the middle. The wine list was very limited for wine by the glass - only a house wine available unless you wanted a whole bottle.
C
Chris
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you want a warm and friendly welcome combined with delicious food and a vibrant atmosphere for a family meal then Alexander the Great is the place for you
RD
RolandD
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
True Greek restaurant with a great atmosphere. Just too much food when ordering the set menu but very nice - House wine was terrible ! Excellent service
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent - as always
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, delicious food with generous portions and an exciting buzz to the place. Highly recommended.
AB
AntonioB
Mexico City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food....tasty, well presented...friendly waiters...cozy place
AK
AdrianK
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We spent a lovely evening with our children: the service was friendly, efficient and quick. The food was perfectly acceptable and made to please. The restaurant is a fun, bustling place; we shall be back, with pleasure.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Lovely friendly staff, great wine recommendation, every dish was delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really highly recommend. Great food, great service and lovely staff.
DG
DionneG
London
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service, meal, and lovely atmosphere. Will be back very soon, highly recommend :)
AH
AdrianH
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best greek place in Camden! Great food and great vibed
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absurdly good. Unironically one of the best vibes & staff ever been to.
N
Nish
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly, great ambience and lovely food. Ordered calamari rings for starters and lamb kleftico... Portion sizes are really good and worth it! Definitely go here on a Friday night!
CL
CharlotteL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
A superb evening as always! Unexpected set menu for New Year’s Eve but it was excellent! So much food, amazing choice and quality. Brilliant atmosphere with wonderful service. We’ll be back……..again!
C
Claire42
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful Christmas dinner here. Staff was exceptional and food was excellent. Lovely little spot.
M
Mary
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely staff, excellent food and service, almost like being in Greece! Will definitely go back.
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imac
London
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely staff really took care of my Mum, who is in a wheelchair. Even gave us extra baklava to take home. Dolmades and spanikopita were both...as expected, but the mains (kleftiko and pan fried sole) were really special. Both recommendations from the staff, who consistently provided useful guidance, including on the crisp,dry-ish wine. We'll be back
DE
DENISE
Essex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a most enjoyable evening all round fab food, fab service and fab atmosphere. I will be booking very soon again.
ID
IanD
Gloucestershire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
A very pleasant atmosphere. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. All the food options we chose were excellent and the quantity probably too much.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
A fulsome welcome. A prawn cocktail filled to the brim with crustaceans and lettuce; a hearty chunk of lamb shank with potatoes; half a large tub of yoghurt with honey, then a complimentary brandy. What’s not to like?
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Brilliant restaurant, slightly hidden away, well worth searching out.
F
Frep
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time trying greek food. Wonderful! Staff were accommodating, and the food was well cooked, with portions well balanced. Would eat here again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second time visiting Alexander the Great and, just like the first time, it was a great time. I booked a large table for a birthday celebration and we were seated in the lower level in a private area for all of the guests. The decor and music was very authentic, just like being at a seaside restaurant in Greece. Starting with the service, our waiter, Vasilis, was amazing. He kept checking on us and had no issue with our party coming in staggered over 30 minutes after the start of the reservation. He also made sure to ask me my name and referred to me by name for the entire night. The appetizers were phenomenal. We ordered pretty much every dip and several of the meat and cheese options. All plates were cleared and even the vegetarian guests commented on how delicious everything was. There are not a lot of restaurants outside of Indian cuisine that offer up so many options for non-meat eaters. I especially recommend the Taramosalata, Hummus, Tirokafteri, Loukanika, and Keftedes. After the apps, we ordered main dishes of all types. Everyone was very satisfied but the winners here were the Stiffado, Fish Kebab, and Sea Bream. The fish especially seemed to be very fresh and the garnishes were perfectly accenting they food. After finishing our mains and polishing off the bottle of Ouzo for the table, the waiters brought down cake and a bottle of champagne, compliments of the house. The cake was delicious and a perfectly sweet way to end our time. Perhaps the biggest delight was the bill; for such a large group, the final price was more than reasonable. For London, it was pretty much a steal. This is one of my favorite London spots now, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for an authentic, delicious, and reasonably priced experience for parties both big and small. I know I will be making a return very soon!
CA
CARLC
Manchester
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went out to Camden to this Greek restaurant based on Trip advisor reports. We enjoyed a lovely meal and we were looked after very well. Had drinks outside afterwards following by a complimentary shot before we left. Would recommend a trip out to this little gem.
JR
JoanneR
Gloucestershire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food nothing more to say
JF
JaneF
Yorkshire
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eileen made the experience at this fabulous greek restaurant a great night. The food was truly amazing and beautifully presented- we were able to take our time and dined on superbly cooked baby squid, salad, chicken souvlaki and a stunning baklava and ice cream. We were able to take our time and the food, ambiance, wine, authentic greek music and free drinks at the end of the night made for a brilliant dining experience all round. We loved it. Thank you to all the staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great ambiance. What more could you want?
GL
GaryL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
I booked this restaurant for a second date, it was great. We initially sat inside but it was a little noisy so moved outside to a cute terrace. It felt quite Mediterranean, we even had warmth from a pretend sun (outdoor heater). We order grilled haloumi, hummus and pita starters followed by sea bass and were not at all disappointed, the food was really tasty. There was a lovely ambiance with greek music in background. It was quiet enough to easily converse and we had a lovely banter with the waiter who told us little stories about his visits to Greece. I would happily recommend the place, the food and the service

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Alexander The Great using the Order Online button. Alexander The Great also offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Alexander The Great also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7388 1111.