Greek restaurants

Greek restaurants are growing in popularity in the UK, as more and more people catch on to the diverse and delicious cuisine they have to offer. In fact Greek food is now so popular in the UK that it's making its way on to supermarket shelves, but if you want to sample some authentic Greek cuisine in traditional surroundings then you'll want to head to your nearest Greek eatery.

Greek restaurateurs in the UK go to great lengths to make their eateries look and feel as authentic as the tavernas in Greece. You will find that many restaurants have Greek pillars, motifs, traditional music, and even plate smashing!

There are a few things to look out for when you go to a Greek restaurant, such as the entertainment offered at some establishments. After the meal, some Greek tavernas have traditional singers and dancers, and even plate smashing events, making them a great place for a celebration.

Secondly, cheese makes up an important part of Greek cuisine and that's probably why there are so many types of cheese to choose from. Look out for feta, anthotiros, formaella, galotiri, graviera, kefalotiri and manourin on the menu at a Greek restaurant near you.