Greek street food in Paddington has one obvious address: It’s All Greek To Me at 101 Praed Street. As the nights get longer and colder, a hot pitta of gyros or a souvlaki wrapped in paper is exactly the kind of food that makes a London evening better, and this place is open from 11:00 in the morning until 12:30 at night, according to its Greek List listing.
The restaurant describes itself as “the real Greek food”, a London Greek restaurant group built around street food made with fresh, good quality ingredients. It started in Paddington in 2016, which makes the Praed Street branch the original, and it has since grown to Shoreditch, Brent, Wandsworth, Peckham and Chiswick. If you live or work near Paddington, or you are just passing through the station, here is why it is worth knowing.
The listing names souvlaki and gyros as the heart of the menu, and that is a good place to start. These are the dishes most Greeks in London miss when they are away from home: grilled meat, warm bread, fresh toppings and a quick bite that does not need a long sit down meal. Greek salads and grills are part of the offer too, so you can go lighter or heavier depending on the day.
If you are bringing someone who has never had proper Greek street food, souvlaki is the easy introduction. If you grew up on a gyros from the corner shop in Greece, order the gyros and judge for yourself. Either way, it is a straightforward, filling meal at street food speed.
Opening hours are listed as 11:00 to 00:30 every day. That is rare for Greek food in central London, and it is useful in the colder months when people finish work late, come off a delayed train or leave a show and want something hot. Opening times can change over the festive period, so call on +44 207402 5505 or check the restaurant’s own site before a special trip.
You can also see the menu and more details at itsallgreektome.london, and follow the team on Instagram and Facebook.
Not everyone can get to Praed Street, and the restaurant knows it. According to its listing, It’s All Greek To Me is the exclusive Greek restaurant partner of Uber Eats, also works with Feedr and Just Eat, and offers business catering. With Christmas lunches and team events coming up, a Greek street food spread for the office is a simple alternative to the usual sandwich platter. The listing also shows a 4.6 star Google rating.
Greek stop nearby: It’s All Greek To Me, 101 Praed Street, London W2 1NT. Gyros, souvlaki and Greek salads, open daily until 12:30am. Phone +44 207402 5505.
Praed Street runs right alongside Paddington station, so the restaurant is a few minutes’ walk from the Underground, the Elizabeth line and national rail. For live journey times and any line closures, use the TfL journey planner before you leave.
Getting there: 101 Praed Street, Paddington, London W2 1NT. Check opening hours with the restaurant before a late visit.
Go at a quieter time if you want to chat, and late if you want the buzz of Paddington at night. Order a couple of different things and share. And if you eat at a Greek List member, tell them you found them here, because it helps small Greek businesses in London more than you might think.
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