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  • Daphne

     
  • From the ivy-covered exterior to the charmingly professional service – via some downright comical painted ‘windows’ depicting classic Mediterranean scenes – Daphne is an unapologetically old-school affair. And its crowd of loyal regulars (loud groups of Greek men sharing bottles of whiskey and mezédes; gossipy Camden mums on first-name terms with the waiters) clearly approve. The place is rammed from 8.30pm every night (though closed Sundays). A blackboard menu is presented with a flourish to the table. It covers all the classics and our waiter was keen to point out that everything was fresh, not frozen. So-so melitzanosaláta (aubergine purée) proved a disappointing start, though a dish of coarsely textured, garlicky houmous was excellent. Mains of chargilled king prawns and swordfish were simply prepared and delicious. Prices are rather high (£14.50 for the swordfish), though when we ordered a third dish of greek salad our waiter immediately offered to include it as a side with the fish. It’s all about the service at Daphne.

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  • Details

  • 83 Bayham Street, Camden, NW1 0AG
  • Area: Camden
  • Tel: 020 7267 7322
  • Category: Greek
  • Travel: Camden Town or Mornington Crescent tube
  • Times: Lunch served noon-2.30pm, dinner served 6-11.30pm Mon-Sat
  • Price: Main courses £9-£14.50. Set lunch £7.75 2 courses, £9.25 3 courses. Set mezédes £15.50 meat or vegetarian, £19.50 fish per person (minimum 2)
  • Credit cards: MC, V
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