Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
Milos London
130ptsLondon's most credible Greek seafood, easy to book.
About Milos London
Milos London is the city's most credible Greek seafood address, ranked in Opinionated About Dining's Casual Europe top 350 in both 2024 and 2025. Based at 1 Regent Street in St James's, the Costas Spilliadis-led restaurant runs a fresh whole-fish format priced by weight. Book it for business lunches or celebratory dinners where the food needs to carry the occasion.
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. Google Rating: 4.4 from 1,482 reviews. 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.
Compare Milos London
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milos London | Greek Seafood | Easy | |
| 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 |
How Milos London stacks up against the competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Milos London?
Lunch is the sharper choice. Milos opens at 11:30am Monday through Friday and noon on weekends, and midday sittings at Greek seafood restaurants of this calibre tend to run at a slightly better price-to-experience ratio than dinner. Dinner suits occasions where a longer, more leisurely pace matters — the kitchen runs until 11pm on weekdays. If value is the priority, go at lunch; if atmosphere and an unhurried evening are what you want, dinner works.
How far ahead should I book Milos London?
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, so you are not facing the multi-week scrambles typical of Michelin-starred London rooms. That said, Opinionated About Dining has ranked Milos in the top 330 casual European restaurants for two consecutive years, which means prime Saturday evening slots fill faster than the overall rating suggests. A week's notice is usually enough mid-week; aim for two weeks on weekends to have real choice of time.
What should I order at Milos London?
Milos is built around daily-sourced whole fish priced by weight — that format is the point of the restaurant, so going straight to the fish display and choosing what looks best that day is the correct move. Vegetable and mezze starters are a known strength across the Milos group globally. Avoid over-ordering on starters; the fish portions are generous and the per-weight pricing adds up quickly if you are not watching the bill.
What should a first-timer know about Milos London?
The fish-by-weight pricing model means your bill can climb significantly beyond what a set menu restaurant at a comparable tier would cost — go in knowing that and it is not a surprise. Milos is at 1 Regent Street, St James's, which puts it in one of London's more formal neighbourhoods, so dress accordingly (smart is appropriate, though there is no documented dress code). The OAD ranking (#321 in 2024, #328 in 2025) places it among Europe's better casual dining options, which is the right frame: serious food, relaxed format, high spend.
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 am–3 pm, 4:30–11 pm
- Tuesday
- 11:30 am–3 pm, 4:30–11 pm
- Wednesday
- 11:30 am–3 pm, 4:30–11 pm
- Thursday
- 11:30 am–3 pm, 4:30–11 pm
- Friday
- 11:30 am–3 pm, 4:30–11 pm
- Saturday
- 12–11 pm
- Sunday
- 12–10 pm
Recognized By
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