As Greek As It Gets

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  As Greek As It Gets

  233 Earls Ct Road London SW5 9AH uk
  

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  nip_and_nosh

  28th October 2008

  In an area with few good options, I choose here

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  As Greek As It Gets never gets too busy. In fact, anytime I go (typically weeknights), I have to preface entering the door with "trust me, the food is good, it's just never that busy."
  
  Earls Court is a bit tricky - there are some great great restauarants that require a decent walk from the station. This restaurant, however, is a convenient 3 minutes from the station - so if you are meeting up in Earls Court for an event or to catch a band, it is a good choice.
  
  The restaurant is actually 2 stories - this is part of the reason that it doesn't feel too busy - there might be 5 full tables up and 5 full tables down.. On this last visit, I sat upstairs, along the cute little tablesapce that overlooks a pretty chandelier and the downstairs.. The decor of the place is fresh and eccentric - greens on the wall and wood floors make it feel fresh and clean.. while wooden spoons speckled all over the staircase make it a little quirky.
  
  The service has always been great! Waiters are very attentive and also accomodating should you have special requests (I asked for saganaki without sesame seeds and they were fine to accomodate).
  
  Prices depend on what you order. Souvlaki, for instance is 3-4pounds... but true mains can set you back 14 pounds. I have always shared the mezes with friends rather than ordering mains.. but this too can add up. The food is pretty good, but the showstopping standout is the Baklava - it is the best I have ever tasted - even trumps various types I have had in Greece and Turkey!! It is huge as well so you can probably share with a friend (Though I was perfectly content eating one all on my own).
  
  Meze are pretty tasty. Saganaki (without sesame) is good.. as are all of their dips, the Greek salad, the meatballs, the shrimp/chorizo/halloumi skewers...
  
  If you order wine (1 carafe, for two people) and have mezes and dessert - expect to spend around 20-25 pounds each... a little steep, but you are in London...
  

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  As Greek As It Gets

  233 Earls Ct Road London SW5 9AH uk
  

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  lisas

  5th December 2006

  Get Greek in Earls Court

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  I am not really sure about As Greek As it Gets... I have to be honest though, I only went there once, late at night, for some take away on my way home. And that time I wasn't really impressed with the food. Maybe I should try again. The other review is very postive about the food...
  
  For sure you cannot miss it! The decor is quite extravagant and the bright colors/light will definitely attract you when going down Earls Court Road.

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  As Greek As It Gets

  233 Earls Ct Road London SW5 9AH uk
  

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  nickpgr

  1st October 2006

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  "As Greek As It Gets" is one of very few restaurants in London that serve authentic Greek food. The food is properly cooked and the portions are "really Greek"! That is large because Greek food is about being generous. You have a good variety of meats for your "souvlaki", from chicken to sausage. Furthermore, prices are very reasonable (you won't be covered in grease!) and they make you want to order more. The decoration of "As Greek As It Gets" is a rather eccentric but also a lively mix of wooden floors, LCD screens and huge windows. The only thing that should definitely be improved is the service which is average. That's why, in my opinion, it gets only 4 stars. But at the end of the day, food is what really matters and since it's delicious, I reckon you'll love the place!

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