Restaurant Review: Elysee, Percy Street, W1T

Upstairs Dining Room

Last week, myself and a friend took advantage of the taste card to sample the greek menu that Elysee has to offer.

Just off Tottenham Court Road, this stylish restaurant not only provided a beautifully decorated dining room, but fantastic food and wine. We were greeted by a pleasant and friendly man, who took us upstairs to the roof terrace, where we sat and drank some delicious house white before making out way into the stylish dining room.

A light fitting made from smashed plates

We chose to order a few small dishes and a moussaka to make the most of our Greek eating experience. The spinacopita (spinach and cheese puff pastry triangles) left me wanting more, the breaded whitebait was perfectly cooked, greek meatballs perfectly spiced (if a little gristly), and the moussaka was faultless. The only disappointment was the lack of choice on the menu.

We made friends with the waitress, who told us that over weekends the downstairs part of the restaurant hosts parties that last till the early hours, with live music and plate smashing for all to enjoy! (The restaurant's website says they go through over 25,000 plates a year!)

All in all, what a wonderful eating experience. The personalities of the staff and the exquisite food reminded me of what truly fantastic, unique restaurants are really about, elements that are diluted by chains and fast food outlets.

If you're ever pining for some authentic, greek food, it is well worth going to town.