Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
Mazi
290ptsNeighbourhood Greek that earns its Michelin Plate.
About Mazi
A Michelin Plate holder in Notting Hill for two consecutive years, Mazi delivers technically accomplished Greek cooking in a relaxed neighbourhood setting. The sharing-format menu, guided Greek wine list, and engaged front-of-house team make it the most credentialed Greek dining option in London at the £££ tier. Book two to three weeks ahead for weekends and request the rear terrace.
Should You Book Mazi?
Getting a table at Mazi on Hillgate Street is not a trial — this is a moderate-difficulty booking, not a months-out scramble — but the window still matters. Aim to reserve at least two to three weeks ahead for weekend dinners; weeknight slots open up more readily, but the room fills fast enough that same-week spontaneity is a gamble. The effort is worth making. Mazi holds a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025, carries a Google rating of 4.5 across 886 reviews, and delivers a quality of cooking that far exceeds what you might expect from a relaxed neighbourhood room in Notting Hill. If you want honest, technically accomplished Greek food in a setting that feels genuinely lived-in rather than designed-for-Instagram, book it.
The Room and the Atmosphere
Mazi occupies a compact space on Hillgate Street, W8 , a residential pocket of Notting Hill where the streets feel quieter than the nearby main drags. The interior is intimate, the kind of room where tables are close enough that you feel the energy of the whole floor. There is a small front terrace and a larger rear one, and on a good London evening, those outdoor seats are the ones to request. The rear terrace in particular gives the meal a different character: slower, airier, and , as the Michelin team put it , close enough to Athens in feel that you can almost convince yourself of it. For a date or a celebration dinner, ask specifically for the rear terrace when booking; the garden setting rewards that kind of occasion.
The room has a buzz that does not tip into noise. It is the kind of place where the front-of-house team sets the temperature, and at Mazi, that team is genuinely engaged. They will steer you through the Greek wine list and push you toward dishes they believe in rather than reciting specials on autopilot. That responsiveness matters on a special occasion: you are not managing the meal yourself, you are being looked after.
What to Eat and Drink
The menu is built for sharing, which is the right format for a table of two or more. Order a spread rather than going dish by dish , the kitchen is designed for that rhythm. The Michelin inspectors singled out the spiced lamb rump as a standout, describing it as terrifically tender; that is a verified signal worth following. For dessert, loukoumades are the house recommendation, and the staff will tell you the same unprompted. Trust them on that.
Greek wine list is a genuine asset here. London has very few restaurants that commit seriously to Greek producers, and Mazi's team knows the list well enough to make recommendations that match the food rather than just the price point. If you are unfamiliar with Greek wine, this is a good room to hand over the decision.
Value and Price Positioning
Mazi prices at £££ , mid-to-upper range for London dining, but not at the level of the city's tasting-menu establishments. For a sharing-format dinner with wine, expect a bill that feels proportionate to the cooking. The Michelin Plate recognition across two consecutive years confirms that the kitchen is operating at a level above the average neighbourhood Greek restaurant; you are paying for a step up in precision, not just a postcode. Compared to the £££££ world of CORE by Clare Smyth or Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Mazi is accessible without feeling like a compromise.
Within the London Greek dining scene specifically, the comparison set is worth knowing. OMA in the Strand is the higher-profile, higher-spend option , more architectural in its cooking and more formal in its setting. AGORA tilts more casual and convivial. Krokodilos is a different register entirely. Mazi sits in the middle of that field: more precise than casual, less performative than fine-dining Greek, and carrying the credibility of back-to-back Michelin recognition to anchor the price.
Who Should Book Mazi
Mazi works particularly well for a date or a small celebration dinner , two to four people, a table on the rear terrace if weather permits, and enough time to work through a proper spread of dishes and a bottle or two. The team's willingness to guide the meal makes it a good option for anyone who finds the Greek wine category unfamiliar; you will leave with a better sense of what to drink next time. It is less suited to large groups looking for a party atmosphere, and the sharing-plate format means solo dining is possible but not the natural fit.
For those planning a broader London dining trip, the city offers significant range beyond any single neighbourhood. See our full London restaurants guide for a wider view, or check our London hotels guide, bars guide, wineries guide, and experiences guide if you are building a full itinerary. If Greek cooking is the through-line of your trip, Mavrommatis in Paris and Akra in Athens offer useful points of comparison at the source. For UK dining beyond London, Waterside Inn in Bray, L'Enclume in Cartmel, Moor Hall in Aughton, Gidleigh Park in Chagford, Hand and Flowers in Marlow, and hide and fox in Saltwood represent the breadth of serious British cooking if you are extending beyond the capital.
Practical Details
Mazi is at 12-14 Hillgate Street, London W8 7SR. The price range is £££. It holds a Michelin Plate for both 2024 and 2025 and a Google rating of 4.5 from 886 reviews. Book two to three weeks out for weekends; weeknight availability is better. Request the rear terrace when you reserve if dining in the warmer months. The menu is sharing-format , order generously across the table.
Quick reference: 12-14 Hillgate St, W8 7SR | £££ | Michelin Plate 2024 & 2025 | Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends | Rear terrace available.
Ratings
- Google: 4.5 / 5 (886 reviews)
- Awards: Michelin Plate 2024, Michelin Plate 2025
Is Mazi worth the price?
Yes, for what you get at the £££ tier. Two consecutive Michelin Plates confirm the kitchen is operating above neighbourhood-restaurant standard, and the sharing format means you can control the spend by calibrating how many dishes and how much wine you order. It is not cheap, but it is priced proportionately. If you want to spend less and eat Greek in London, your options at this quality level are limited , Mazi is the more credentialed choice in its category.
Can Mazi accommodate groups?
Small groups of four to six should be fine , the sharing-plate format is designed for that size. Larger parties will find the intimate room constraining; it is not a venue built for group bookings of eight or more. If you have a larger group, call ahead or make clear the party size when reserving online. The rear terrace adds capacity and suits groups better than the interior on good-weather evenings.
What should I wear to Mazi?
Smart casual is the right register. This is a Michelin-recognised neighbourhood restaurant, not a formal dining room , you will not feel out of place in jeans and a jacket, but the room has enough quality to reward dressing up slightly for a date or celebration. Avoid overly casual beachwear-style summer dressing; match the effort the kitchen puts in.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Mazi?
The database does not confirm a formal tasting menu at Mazi. The format is a sharing menu designed for ordering across the table rather than a set tasting progression. That said, the team is willing to guide the meal if you ask , telling them your budget and preferences and letting them recommend is a reasonable approach and aligns with how the room operates. This is not a tasting-menu venue in the conventional sense; it is a sharing-format restaurant with strong front-of-house guidance.
What are alternatives to Mazi in London?
OMA is the obvious comparison for Greek cooking in London at a higher price point and with a more contemporary, architectural approach to the cuisine , book OMA if you want something more formal and ambitious. AGORA is the more casual, convivial end of the spectrum. If you are open to the broader Mediterranean or modern European field and price is less of a constraint, CORE by Clare Smyth and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay are in a different league altogether but serve a different purpose. Mazi is the right call if Greek cooking specifically is what you want at a neighbourhood-dinner price.
What should a first-timer know about Mazi?
Order more than you think you need , the sharing format works leading with a range of dishes, and the kitchen's output rewards breadth over depth. Trust the staff on wine: the Greek wine list is a genuine strength and the team knows it well. Book the rear terrace if weather is on your side. Reserve two to three weeks out for weekends. And do not skip the loukoumades at dessert , it is the house recommendation for a reason.
Compare Mazi
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazi | Greek | £££ | Moderate |
| Restaurant Gordon Ramsay | Contemporary European, French | ££££ | Unknown |
| CORE by Clare Smyth | Modern British | ££££ | Unknown |
| The Ledbury | Modern European, Modern Cuisine | ££££ | Unknown |
| Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library | Modern French | ££££ | Unknown |
| Dinner by Heston Blumenthal | Modern British, Traditional British | ££££ | Unknown |
A quick look at how Mazi measures up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mazi worth the price?
Yes, for what it delivers. At £££, Mazi sits in the mid-to-upper bracket for London dining, but it is not pricing at tasting-menu levels and the food — a sharing format centred on dishes like spiced lamb rump — justifies the spend for two to four people ordering across the menu. The Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025 is a reasonable confidence signal. If you want a Greek meal at lower cost, you will trade the kitchen quality and the Notting Hill setting for it.
Can Mazi accommodate groups?
Mazi is a compact room, so large groups are a tight fit. The format — sharing plates ordered across the table — suits groups of two to six well, and the team is noted for guiding decisions on dishes and wine. For parties above six, check capacity directly with the restaurant before booking; the intimate space makes it better suited to small celebrations than big nights out.
What should I wear to Mazi?
Mazi is a neighbourhood restaurant in residential Notting Hill, not a formal dining room. The Michelin Plate recognition reflects kitchen quality rather than a dress code. Neat, relaxed clothes are appropriate — this is not the kind of room where you need to dress up, and overdressing would feel out of place with the atmosphere.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Mazi?
Mazi does not operate a tasting menu format — the menu is designed for sharing, with the table ordering a spread of dishes together. That format is the point. If you want a set chef's progression with wine pairings, this is not the right venue; for that in London, look at CORE by Clare Smyth or The Ledbury. Mazi works best when you order generously across the menu and let the team steer you.
What are alternatives to Mazi in London?
For Greek specifically, Mazi is one of the stronger options in London at the £££ level. If you want to step up in formality and price, CORE by Clare Smyth or The Ledbury offer a different register entirely. For neighbourhood-format sharing plates with a similar relaxed energy but different cuisine, Notting Hill and the surrounding area have other options, though few with the same Michelin recognition at this price point.
What should a first-timer know about Mazi?
Order a spread — the menu is built for sharing, and going dish by dish misses the point. The staff are engaged and will recommend Greek wines and dishes, so let them guide you rather than defaulting to the safest choices. Arrive early enough to request the rear terrace if the weather is good; it changes the feel of the meal. For dessert, the loukoumades are specifically called out by the team as worth ordering.
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