Lemonia

The portions are quite small, resulting to a poor value for money.
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Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 5
Wednesday, December 31, 2008

My all time fave in London Town. Ever great service and food. Avital Ashkenaz
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Avi
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, December 29, 2008

Recently returned after nearly 30 years (moved away). The food, atmosphere and service are still as good and I'm not surprised the restaurant has now tripled in size. There must have been 100 covers in the place at 1pm on a Tuesday. That says more than I ever can, Try it
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Graham Sutherland
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, October 14, 2008

I first went to Lemonia on the second day it was open, more years ago than I care to remember. I have been back at every opportunity down the years :with my family in its various stages of growth, and with friends old and new. Simply the most reliable, the friendliest, and the best value for money brasserie, albeit Greek not French, in London.

Simply unbeatable at what it does - superb Greek food, served by a wonderful team of waiters who have been there forever.
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Martin
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, October 13, 2008

We took the in laws to Lemonia last night and once again the restaurant did not dissapoint. The food was spot on, the service impecable.

Atmosphere as one would expect buzzy and lively.

Love it .
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Katy
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Saturday, October 11, 2008

I'm torn between writing this review. On one side I think that Lemonia deserves the praise, on the other side we really dont need any more people finding out about this gem.

Great food, great atmosphere, great experience.
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Kaysa
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, August 28, 2008

This review is being written to keep the average up. I would like to echo the sentiments of the previous diners by stating that this family-run restaurant is an excellent ambassador for Hellenic cuisine.

There are actually two Lemonia restaurants on the same road, roughly opposite each other - the large one and the small one. We ate in the small one. Initially we were disappointed to be away from the buzz but what we ended up with was something of an indoor taverna.

The food was the real thing and the service was attentive without being pushy. In fact the owner(s) came to chat with us between courses, which was a nice touch.

Worth a visit.
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Alan Ingham - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Sunday, August 17, 2008

Great restaurant. Great Food. Outstandingly friendly and attentive service. Awesome value. Great location. Total no-brainer!!
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Pullman
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Saturday, July 12, 2008

When I used to go to London on a regular basis, my girlfriend and I came across Lemonia almost by chance. The Sunday lunchtimes spent there will remain with me forever. You may consider this a pointless review as I am talking about pre-1999 since I last frequented it BUT... reading the reviews below I am delighted to see how little has changed and I thought it may also highlight that that they are no flash-in-the-pan with regards their consistency of quality. OK, i've had 'finer' food, been to plusher places, spent less for food of equal standing but none could hold a torch to this place for the all round eating experience you would get from lunch spent there.

Two things stood out for me, the Meze's and the atmosphere. Both outstanding and made it my favourite eatery of all time and I fully intend to revisit sometime later on this year.
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Dragon
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, July 05, 2008

Pre-wedding dinner for 23 (with no little ones). We reckoned we could count on the Lemonia and they did us proud. A hot May evening with people queng up outside and we had asort of annexe off to the right of the counter and main room, laid out in an L-shape. Sorry for the table for two left over who had to put up with our rowdiness... twice (two sitttings for them)....

We were looked after excellently and the meal was a ball - especially appreciatedly by those who had not encountered Greek cuisine before. Had to keep telling people to hold back a bit, there's more meze coming through!

But the amazing thing is that we've being going to the Lemonia now for 25+ years and Tony and bis crew haven't changed a bit - they - or the restaurant - must have the secret of perpetual youth! Standards remain impeccable and the food's as tasty as it ever was. Whether it's the best Greek/Cypriot nosh in London I wouldnt know, but it's delicious, makes you feel good and warms the cockles of your heart.

And no. I don't get paid for this. The meal for 23 was around £1K (we splurged out a bit on the wine). Was it good value? Absolutely. Would I reccomend it unreservedly? Yes.
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JohnMorr
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, May 13, 2008