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There's no doubt that this chain lacks the homely charms that most London Greek restaurants trade upon. Customer turnover is quick, and - particularly given this branch's tourist-friendly, riverside location - service can be impersonal, if not downright inattentive. But the Real Greek also lacks the amateurish qualities that can characterise the cooking in some of the capital's Hellenic eateries.
Food rarely sparkles, but order one of the souvláki wraps and you're in for a reliable, hearty feed. The focus is on Greek rather than Greek-Cypriot dishes, with the various sharing menus named after the nation's provinces. Rather than typical Cypriot pitta bread, you're offered the far superior fluffy flatbread of the mother country.
On a sunny day, the outdoor tables are a pleasant place to take in the Thames views. Inside, decor is smart and tasteful (all dark wood furnishings and twinkly lighting), but the restaurant's large size means that it tends to feel either jarringly empty or swamped by the procession of tourists who frequent the place. Also, despite claims that a Mediterranean diet is 'healthy', the inclusion of calorific values on the Real Greek's menu is thought-provoking.
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What is 'following'?Transport London Bridge tube/rail
020 7620 0162
Meals served noon-11pm daily
Tapas £4-£7. Set meal £25.95-£29.95
Credit cards AmEx, MC, V
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Tables outdoors ( 23, terrace ), Available for hire, Takeaway serviceThe Real Greek map
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I went to this venue for the 1st time on the 1/10/10. I have to say as a Greek there is nothing Greek about the food. Some of the things I found wromg were; that Dolmades are the turkish word for stuffed vine leaves, and what they call a Meze, is very scant. I was shocked when I continued to look at the menu. My recomendations as a Greek... For REAL GREEK food, try another restaurant,.
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