Cardiff offers a unique blend of international flavours - and Greek cuisine is no exception. Whether you're craving a traditional moussaka, freshly made souvlaki with lamb from the Welsh countryside, or a refreshing Greek salad, the city has a range of eateries that bring the taste of the Mediterranean right to your plate.
With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Cardiff's Greek restaurants are perfect spots to indulge in rich flavours, authentic ingredients, and a touch of Greek hospitality.
Greek Restaurants In Cardiff
The Hellenic Eatery
Gather your friends and get cosy at The Hellenic Eatery, a haven for those who love a crisp glass of wine paired with a tangy feta and olive salad. The award-winning restaurant is family-run and offers moreish Mediterranean plates that pack a punch in the flavour department.
The majority of dishes on its menu are designed for sharing; think fluffy pita bread, thick yoghurt and rich layers of handmade moussaka perfect for enjoying with a Mythos beer. To finish? Shovel spoonfuls of baklava with ice cream.
Wrap things up at this Greek restaurant on Crwys Road in Cardiff
Maria's Greek Taverna
This family-run, independent eatery has been running since 2018 on Cryws Road. Maria's Greek Taverna is loved for its authentic small plates - its menu boasts over 20 meze dishes using recipes passed down through generations, and everything's prepared in-house.
Grab five plates for £25 from 12pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday and look forward to creamy feta bites served with honey and oregano, mussels in an aromatic butter sauce, and deep-fried king prawns alongside garlic and mayonnaise. If you've got room for dessert, you'll be thrilled to find Galaktoboureko (a Greek custard pie in filo pastry), as well as indulgent cheesecakes.
Mix 'n' match delicious small plates like pork meatballs, chunky chips and more.
Yamas
Yamas is a Greek restaurant in Cardiff on Wellfield Road that's award-winning and packed with flavour. It continues to wow in The Welsh Food Awards, and, if its flaky, honey-soaked baklava is anything to go by, we can totally see why.
Its motto is 'like Greece, but in Caaardiff' and, true to its words, it uses traditional recipes to conjure up street food favourites paired with daiquiris and Aperol spritzes (of which you can bag two for £12 from 5pm to 7pm, every day). Get your chops around halloumi fries tossed in sesame seeds, tender lamb skewers, and chicken gyros smothered in ketchup.
Gyros some of that: Yamas' food is too good to resist.
The Greek Village
With two locations, one on Caroline Street and the other in Birchgrove, The Greek Village has been feeding the people of Cardiff scrumptious souvlaki since 2020.
The restaurant is inspired by its founder's Greek heritage and sources seasonal ingredients, largely from Greece, to whip up fresh houmous and tzatziki, paidakia lamb chops, and pork gyros. The space itself is decked out with sea-blue interiors, shutters and glossy wooden tables, which transport you away from the city and onto the Mediterranean coast.
Looking for a Greek restaurant in Birchgrove, Cardiff? How about this blue beauty?
SaraZtro
Travel to the sunny Mediterranean without having to step foot on a plane by visiting SaraZtro on Wellfield Road. This buzzy spot is great for family meals, parties and dates with a delightful, foliage-adorned balcony, expansive garden and warm interiors.
It features fantastic lunch deals from Monday to Friday, where you can enjoy a chicken or pork souvlaki wrap for under a tenner, and its a la carte menu boasts its fair share of irresistible signature plates too. Think meatballs with Parmigiano and bread crumbs in a tomato sauce, taramasalata, stuffed vine leaves and more.
The restaurant features exposed brick interiors and modern touches.
Ya Souvlaki
Ya Souvlaki is a popular Greek restaurant in Cardiff city centre that offers a casual, vibrant atmosphere perfect for those craving authentic Greek street food. Specializing in souvlaki - skewers of marinated grilled meat, usually served in pita bread with fresh toppings and tzatziki - the eatery has gained a loyal following for its flavourful and fresh offerings.
In addition to their famous eats, they also serve a variety of other classics, including gyros, salads, and baklava, with options for vegetarians and vegans. Its commitment to high-quality ingredients, combined with a laid-back yet lively setting, has made it a go-to spot for Greek food lovers in the city.
Get Ya Souvlaki fix at this Cardiff hotspot.
The Athenian Tree
Born from four Greek friends' love of homemade food and mythology, The Athenian Tree's name is based on the first olive tree offered by Athena, Goddess of Wisdom. Venture down to the Cowbridge Road spot and you'll find the elegant eatery fronting authentic plates made using only the finest extra virgin olive oil and local Greek produce.
Feast on prawns saganaki cooked in tomato sauce with ouzo and feta cheese to start, followed by kleftiko (lamb with two kinds of cheese, potatoes and carrots), chicken gyros, and baklavas for dessert.
SouvLike
A beloved spot for authentic Greek street food, SouvLike in Cardiff delivers the flavours of the Mediterranean in a cosy, welcoming setting. Known for its signature souvlaki, the restaurant serves skewered, marinated meats grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm pita bread, accompanied by fresh vegetables, creamy tzatziki, and a sprinkle of Greek herbs.
Beyond souvlaki, their menu features classics like gyros and stuffed bifteki. With its friendly service, affordable prices, and a focus on high-quality, fresh ingredients, it's a must-visit.
You'll find droolworthy wraps aplenty here.
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