Bristol's Greek food scene is compact but well spread across the city: Kouzina on Whiteladies Road for a family-run sit-down menu, Mr Gyros on Cotham Hill for quick souvlaki and gyros, and The Athenian at Wapping Wharf for a harbourside take on the same classics.
The best Greek restaurants in Bristol
Kouzina, Whiteladies Road
Founded by two third-generation restaurateurs, Kouzina sits in Unit 3 of Clifton Down Station on Whiteladies Road and serves home-style Greek cooking built on family recipes: moussaka, souvlaki, gyros wraps and a vegetarian mezze selection, alongside breakfast items and flatbreads. It's open Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays, and does both eat-in and collection.
Mr Gyros, Cotham Hill
A more casual, fast option at 50 Cotham Hill in Redland, Mr Gyros covers the Greek classics: moussaka, kebabs, souvlaki and fresh salads. It's a good pick if you want a quick, satisfying meal rather than a sit-down restaurant experience, and it sits conveniently close to Cotham and Redland's other independent cafes.
The Athenian, Wapping Wharf
Part of the shipping-container food scene at Wapping Wharf, The Athenian serves souvlaki and gyros with harbourside views, making it an easy stop if you're already spending an afternoon exploring Wapping Wharf and Cargo. It suits a casual, outdoor-seating kind of meal more than a formal dinner.
What to order
Souvlaki (grilled skewered meat, usually pork or chicken, wrapped in flatbread with tzatziki and salad) and gyros (the same idea, but sliced from a rotating spit) are the easiest starting points and appear on every menu above. If you want to share, ask for a mezze selection, a spread of small plates that usually includes dips like tzatziki and taramasalata, dolmades and grilled halloumi. Moussaka, the baked aubergine and minced lamb dish, is the classic sit-down main at Kouzina.
Getting there
Kouzina and Mr Gyros are both a short walk or bus ride from the city centre in Clifton and Redland respectively; see our Clifton neighbourhood guide for the wider area. Wapping Wharf is a short walk south from the Old City across Redcliffe Bridge, or reachable on the Bristol Ferry from the city centre.
FAQs
Where is the best Greek food in Bristol?
Kouzina on Whiteladies Road is the most established, family-run option, but Mr Gyros on Cotham Hill and The Athenian at Wapping Wharf are both solid depending on whether you want a sit-down meal or something quicker.
Is Kouzina open on Mondays?
No. Kouzina is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays.
What's the difference between souvlaki and gyros?
Souvlaki is grilled meat cooked on a skewer, while gyros is meat cooked on a rotating vertical spit and sliced off. Both are typically served wrapped in flatbread with tzatziki and salad, or on a plate with chips and salad as a main.
Is there vegetarian Greek food in Bristol?
Yes. Kouzina offers a vegetarian mezze selection, and grilled halloumi, dolmades and dips like tzatziki and taramasalata are naturally vegetarian options at any Greek restaurant in the city.
Can I get Greek food by the harbour in Bristol?
Yes, The Athenian at Wapping Wharf serves souvlaki and gyros from a converted shipping container with harbourside seating.
Do I need to book?
Kouzina, as a proper sit-down restaurant, is worth booking for weekend evenings. Mr Gyros and The Athenian are more casual and generally fine for walk-ins.