Reviews Mazi

London is full of Greek cuisine, but Mazi has been my favourite for quite some time. Inspired by the foods of old Greece, this charming restaurant brings together classic dishes handed down for generations and a contemporary flair for presentation and style.

The whole concept of Mazi revolves around the fact that their dishes are meant to be shared by every guest at the table, which was perfect for my friend and I. When we arrived, we were greeted by our friendly server, who was more than happy to explain the menu.

We started with perfectly grilled aubergine, with a touch of soy and thyme honey, and an authentic tzatziki with only a pinch of garlic, which were uniquely presented in rustic glass jars. We also shared a hot plate of feta tempura, served with lemon marmalade and caper meringue. I loved the mix of the creamy feta with the crunchy batter, and the tanginess of the lemon and sweetness of the capers were spot on. For the one of the mains, we had grilled octopus, which was delicious and perfectly charred, and the herbed potato salad and olive tapenade were the perfect accompaniments.

My absolute favorite part was the Greek desserts, which we shared, but I was more than content to eat them all myself. The Galaktoboureko was delicious, the custard creamy and the dough light and flaky, with a hint of sweet syrup. We also enjoyed frozen Greek yogurt, topped with candied quince and a cinnamon oat crunch. Yum!

Mazi is the best modern representation of the Greek cuisine in London, and the service and staff were excellent and accommodating. I particularly loved the way the food was presented, which really tied the rustic vibe of the restaurant’s décor into the food. I highly recommend Mazi for anyone looking to escape to Greece through their taste buds!

Very comfortable and homely restaurant serving delicious modern Greek food. The menu is very creative and all dishes we tried were excellent. It's a bit pricey for relatively small portions - but you do taste that the food is really high quality. Atmosphere is very warm and lively, feels very comfortable there but it can get a little bit loud at times as tables are very close to each other. Service was ok. Would definitely recommend this place for someone who would like to try Greek food that is more than what you traditionally get!

As an early birthday day treat on Friday, my friend Ismay took me to Mazi, a Greek restaurant in Notting Hill. She did warn me that it was seriously delicious; but I was still blown away! This place is a gem. Everything on the menu is designed to be shared amongst the table- my favourite way to dine out! You can find it just around the corner from Notting Hill Gate station. I prefer a low key birthday nowadays- the curse of a December birthday is always having to battle the chaos of Christmas! So, just the three of us sat in a cosy candlelit corner of the restaurant, downing our welcome shots of passionfruit grappa before picking our dishes.

The food comes as and when it’s ready, leaving everyone to tuck straight into it; our first dish was grilled aubergine with soy and thyme honey in a jar. There was a little metal pail of bread on the table that I tore chunks from to scoop the tasty aubergine into my mouth…and to also mop my plate.

Next to arrive was also another Jar dish- oak smoked mackerel with a very lemony quinoa. When it arrived, the waiter flipped the top off and a stream of smoke filtered through the air. Mixed into the quinoa were some cranberries (I think). The contrast of the sweetness from the berries with the zingy tang from the lemon was delicious.

We skipped the salads and went straight to the hot food to share. There were the souvlaki with pork wrapped in rice rolls and an amazing calamari dish with rocket pesto riceless risotto. Yes, those little pieces of ‘rice’ are in fact tiny pieces of delicate chopped up calamari. It came with a side of salsa and I loved every bit of it.

We finished off our meal with the shredded Rabbit Stifado with pearl onion cream and the Black Truffle Chicken. The rabbit was juicy, tender and sweet thanks to the sauce it was served with. If you are a fan of pulled pork, you will love this too! The Black Truffle Chicken was also tender and juicy, and the mushrooms served on the side were buttery and rich. I couldn’t pick which dish I preferred- but if you try this place you must get them both!

Our meal was topped off with these lovely doughnut bites drizzled in warm honey and lavender. My friend had asked the restaurant to swap the side to chocolate sorbet since me and lactose aren’t exactly the best of friends, which the obliged very kindly. They even stuck a candle in it for me!

It's a small restaurant, and we had to book in advance- it is so worth it- and everyone was just so nice! You can find Mazi on Hillgate Street, literally a stone’s throw away from Notting Hill station. Our meal for three including cocktails and wine came to £145, and it was one the best meals I've had in a long time.

From beginning to end a fantastic culinary and social experience.
Hidden away 2 minutes walk from Notting Hill Tube, do yourself a favour and try this corner of Greece in London! My personal favourite is the Galaktoboureko desert: Imagine a cross between baklava, custard tart and yummy home made ice-cream and you get the picture.
Give it a go. You won't regret it. Be sure to book in advance though...

This place is great. Ideal for groups of 3 or 4 as sharing based plates. The jars (appetizers) are phenomenal. We always order all of them and then their greek salad (standout dish) with one or two mains. No need to even have mains but the feta tempura is worth a try. Al fresco patio is great in summer. Always busy so book ahead but usually not a problem for walkins - even if you need to wait 30 mins you can have a drink at the pub next door.

Best Greek food in London! Romantic atmosphere. Small plates to share helps try different things. Lovely Greek Salad and Potatoes in Truffle Oil. Reserve ahead of time.

Great modern take on greek cuisine absolutely loved Mazi. firstly, their greek wine selection is great. I am a french wine kinda guy, but was able to find a great bottle that works well with the meal and my taste pallet. The restaurant is small with a great vibe. staff were super sweet, welcoming and kind. The food was great. at least most of it. I would skip all dips as they were very bland and pointless and focus on the starters and mains. simply each and every one was accurate and delicious. the grilled octopus was great. the ossobuco was probably my favorite. the fried feta with honey and meringue was also interesting and great. honestly, a great restaurant with great take on greek food. desserts were light and went well with the meal we’ve had.

Beautiful place, loved the concept of the different categories of dishes and having them in this particular sequence. A lot of variety of dishes while keeping true to the authentic Greek cuisine. Lovely Greek staff too. I would definitely visit again and would love to try every single dish.

The octopus with fava and the giouvetsi are a must! Also, all the dips are incredible. We had to try them all!

We had a really amazing time. We sat at the terrace and the vines gave a lovely shade. Service was outstanding and the food was really really nice. We ordered a bit of everything and shared and everything was divine. No doubt I’ll come back again and again and recommend to family and friends. Well done Mazi

Can’t say enough about the food and the service here. Fortunately, they made room for two of us on a Monday night. Each course was thoroughly enjoyable and left you anticipating the next. Don’t skip one!