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Summary
This “vast Greek taverna” has become a landmark after 40 years on Primrose Hill, and is “extraordinarily busy” due to the “unique experience and family atmosphere” it offers. But the cooking “is average at best, and less-than-average of late”; “I’ve been coming here for 25 years and the food is nothing like it used to be, which is very sad because it’s a fun place”.
Summary
“Buzzing with positive energy, seven days a week” – this “phenomenal” Primrose Hill mega-taverna remains “extraordinarily busy” and is “like home, only better” for its huge north London fanclub. Even many fans recognise that “the menu is tired and needs a complete refresh”… but it’s been like that for as long as anyone can remember!
Summary
“What do they put in the water?” to drive the “terrific” buzz at this “always packed” Primrose Hill mega-taverna; “obliging” long-serving staff (“you feel like they know you”) are key to its magic, but less so the Greek fodder – “I’ve complained about the boring, unchanging food since about 1975, but keep on going back!”
Summary
“Always packed, even on Mondays”, this “unchanging” Primrose Hill mega-taverna is a north London “phenomenon”; doubtless its straightforward old-favourite dishes “could be improved”, but staff are “unflappable” and the atmosphere is “always cheerful”.
Restaurant details
Lemonia Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Very busy Greek restaurant with excellent value set price lunch"
89 Regent’s Park Rd, London, NW1 8UY
Opening hours
Monday-Saturday 12:00pm–3:00pm 6:00pm–11:00pm Sunday 12:00pm–3:30pm
Last orders: 11 pm
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