Milos London

Milos London: The Verdict

If you are looking for Greek seafood done at a serious level in London, Milos at 1 Regent Street is the most credible answer in the city. Ranked #321 and #328 in Opinionated About Dining's Casual Europe list across two consecutive years (2024 and 2025), it holds a consistent position in a ranked field that covers the whole continent. That kind of sustained recognition is worth paying attention to. Book it for a special occasion, a business lunch with something to prove, or any dinner where you want the food to carry the room.

About Milos London

Milos is the London outpost of Costas Spilliadis's international Greek seafood operation, a concept that has been running for decades across Montreal, New York, Athens, and beyond. The Regent Street location places it in the heart of St James's, one of London's most formally established dining corridors, which tells you something about the positioning: this is not a neighbourhood taverna. The format centres on fresh whole fish, priced by weight and sourced with the kind of procurement discipline that the Milos brand has built its reputation on globally. That model, when executed well, means the quality of what arrives on the plate is directly tied to what came off the boat recently, which makes seasonal and weekly variation part of the experience rather than an inconsistency to worry about.

On the seasonal rotation question: Greek seafood cooking at this level is inherently market-driven. What is worth ordering depends on the time of year and what has come in. Oily fish like sea bass and red mullet tend to peak in colder months when the Mediterranean fishing season aligns, while late spring and summer bring the kind of lighter, cleaner catches that suit the Milos style. If you have a preference, ask the team what has come in that day rather than anchoring to a fixed menu expectation. The kitchen's strength is in sourcing; let that guide the order.

The room at 1 Regent Street is suited to occasions that benefit from a degree of grandeur without the stiffness of a formal tasting-menu environment. Lunch runs from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, with dinner from 4:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Saturday operates 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm continuously, and Sunday runs 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. That Saturday and Sunday continuity means weekend lunches here do not have the rushed turnover pressure of places that close between service.

Practical Details

Reservations: Booking difficulty is rated Easy, meaning you are unlikely to be shut out weeks in advance, though prime weekend evening slots will fill faster. Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm to 11:00 pm; Saturday 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm; Sunday 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Address: 1 Regent Street Saint James's, London SW1Y 4NW. Awards: Opinionated About Dining Casual Europe Ranked #321 (2024) and #328 (2025). Leading for: Business lunches, celebratory dinners, occasions where seafood quality needs to hold the conversation.

How It Compares

See the comparison section below for how Milos stacks up against London's other top-tier dining options.

Greek Seafood in Context

If you are exploring Greek seafood more broadly, Pearl also covers Almiriki in Mykonos and Ór.os Restaurant Menu in Halkidiki, both of which offer the source-country version of the same cooking tradition. For London more broadly, our full London restaurants guide covers the full spread across price points and cuisines, and you can find curated picks for hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences across the city as well.

Beyond London

If you are planning trips beyond the capital, Pearl covers several of the UK's most serious dining destinations outside 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.