Harden's survey result
Summary
“Still going strong” after 45 years, this big, “family-friendly, community-spirited” taverna on Primrose Hill boasts a “reliable Greek-Cypriot menu that suits all tastes”. “Visit for the ambience rather than the food and you won’t be disappointed” – it’s the sort of place where “many of the waiters have served for decades; and once-young guests can often be seen tucking in with now grown-up children as well as grandchildren in tow”.
Summary
“Everyone seems to be a regular” at this “old and long-established Greek restaurant” – a large Primrose Hill landmark which is still “buzzing from morning till night”, as it has been for over three decades now. “The longstanding staff are very friendly” (but “service is not too good at busy times”). “You can always find something to eat on this long menu, but – though filling – it is very basic”.
Summary
“Been going for 30+ years and still love it” – this “shamelessly old-school Greek” is a longstanding north London destination, and fans say it’s “such a nice change from the ubiquitous, pretentious, small-plates places” in serving “traditional taverna fayre that’s perfectly decent, if not exciting”. What people really go a bundle on though, is its “lovely family-friendly atmosphere”, as fostered by “very approachable staff who have been there forever” (but who “can be slow at busy times”).
Summary
This “fun” Greek taverna in Primrose Hill has become a major north London institution in its 40-plus years, loved for its “friendly staff”, “great service” and “homely comfort cooking”. Complaints about “very average” meals – particularly “so disappointing” food – get louder every year though, with a chorus of critics saying it’s “living on memories” – “not sure why it’s still so popular”.
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89 Regent’s Park Rd, London, NW1 8UY
Restaurant details
Lemonia Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Good set price menu- sat outside but lots of traffic"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £45.00 |  |
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| Lunch | £18.50 | |
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| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £8.30 | £22.90 | £7.00 | £6.00 |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
89 Regent’s Park Rd, London, NW1 8UY
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4 pm |
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