July 4th, 2008
Getting the opportunity to dine out with a colleague yesterday evening in London, I found myself going Greek. Vasis Restaurant and Taverna on Maple Street in London was just a short stroll from the Holiday Inn on Regents Street that I had earlier checked into. We were greeted at the door at around 8.15in the evening, by someone who I guess was the owner and having been quickly seated in the window, decided on The Meze for two (£18.00 per person, minimum of two people). A meal where you leave the choices to the chef. Thankfully there was a Meze Fish variety so I knew it would not contain too many sea-foods. Along with the meal, the table had already being set with a bottle of Spanish Rioja, which we duly enjoyed (£18.95).
The service was professional and courteous. Not in your face, like some restaurants, but attentive enough that your glass was rarely left empty. The appetisers was a collection of Greek dips that included, mint yogurt, minted potatoes, fresh salmon, humus and what I think were stripped crap sticks. Accompanied by pitta bread this was a great start to a good meal and I enjoyed them all (including the fish!)
A first course soon followed, made up of squid and (and this is where the wine was starting to take hold) some small battered fish. I tried both and while they were pleasant, I didn’t really dive in full on.
The main course then arrived and this was a collection of meats accompanied by a Greek feta salad. The salad itself was scrummy and the meats were fine. I think i would have liked my meats a little less ‘cooked’ but it was pleasant all the same.
Struggling to finish the meal by this point I skipped desert and went for a decaffeinated coffee.
On my way back to the hotel at around 10.00pm it had been a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Score: 3 Stars.
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