Belfast’s best Greek food

Located on Botanic Avenue, Tzatziki is somewhat of a hidden gem in the city. Offering a delicious menu of authentic Greek dishes, this is the perfect place to visit for a filling lunch or delicious dinner. Authentic and understated, you can choose to sit in or order your food for takeaway, making this the perfect spot for all occasions. To start, you can choose from a fantastic array of Greek meze, including its namesake Tzatziki, hummus, dolmades, falafel, and more. For mains, you can opt for everything from Greek phyllo pies, feta and halloumi cheese specials, koftas and mixed grills, fish, gyros, shawarma, platters, and much more. Offering authentic and delicious Greek flavours, this spot is an absolute must for fans of Greek food. 

Located in the bustling Common Market, Zeus Gods of Street Food is a no-brainer when it comes to delicious Greek street food in the city. Offering a delicious range of gyros, fries, Greek salads, and more, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to authentic Greek flavours and Northern Irish twists here. From tasty chicken to halloumi, falafel to beef, and more, there’s something for everyone here. Wondering what to drink to wash it all down? You’re in luck. They also offer a great range of Greek beers that provide the perfect refreshment to accompany your filled gyros!

While not a completely Greek restaurant, Cyprus Avenue in East Belfast offers a wide range of internationally-inspired cuisine made using the finest local ingredients. So, if you’re on the hunt for a tasty Greek meal in the city, then this popular spot should be on your list. You can enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean through their fantastic root vegetable salad, served with grains, marinated halloumi, falafel, and pomegranate. If salad isn’t your thing, no worries. They also offer a flavourful lamb kofta flatbread, which comes with a sticky lamb shoulder, pomegranate, Cyprus Avenue kebab sauce, and fries. If you really want to get into the Greek feel, they also offer a fantastic range of international wines that will transport you to the sunnier climes of a stunning Greek island. With plenty of tasty, high-quality dishes to suit all tastes and dietary requirements, this is the perfect place to dine with friends as there is sure to be something on the menu to suit everyone.

Okay, so Fish City isn’t really a Greek restaurant. However, anyone who has travelled around the Greek islands will know how prominent a role seafood plays in Greek cuisine and when it comes to high-quality seafood in Belfast, there is nowhere better to visit than the fantastic Fish City on Ann Street at the heart of the city centre. This multi award-winning eatery specialises in high-quality seafood dishes, from classic Irish fish and chips to tempura crab, tiger prawns to mussels, squid, scampi, and more. With a strong focus on quality and sustainability, you can rest-assured you’re enjoying the very best seafood on offer that is both good for you and good for the planet. Open for lunch and dinner, this is a great place to dine at any time of the day, so make sure to call in for something tasty next time you’re in the city. 

Located in Ballyhackamore, Graze Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a memorable dining experience just outside the city. Offering ‘simply good food and drink’, the perfectly curated menu offers a delicious range of locally-sourced seasonal food that is sure to be a delight to your taste buds. When it comes to Greek cuisine, their menu features lots of delicious options that are reminiscent of what you could expect from a Greek Taverna. Start with a selection of stuffed olives, goat cheese fritters served with a beetroot and apple salad, walnuts, focaccia crisps, and balsamic, or warm sourdough with tapenade and pesto dips. For mains, you can enjoy a choice of tasty seafood, fresh salads, and more. While not an exclusively Greek restaurant, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to flavours that will transport you.