Lainston House

Pretty disappointing experience , the owner is great and welcoming but the food is not great. The meze , what doesn’t need much cooking I assume, were good but the rest was a bit of a disaster. The octopus was hidden under a mountain of onion and was so salty you couldn’t eat it, the chicken in souvlaki was rubbery and drowned in mustard sauce and the mixed gyros was a mess of unidentifiable leather like meat. No wonder the restaurant was empty.

We visited El Greco Portsmouth last weekend and had the chance to preview their Christmas menu, available from 25 November to 26 December. The three course offering with a glass of prosecco for £39 is exceptional value and the food was genuinely outstanding. The traditional spetsofai and kleftiko were perfect for a chilly, rainy day and every dish exceeded expectations. We also had the pleasure of speaking with the owner, Kristo, who was incredibly kind and welcoming, and wonderfully patient with our children. Our daughter loved her pasta with cheese and our baby slept through the whole meal, which made the experience even more enjoyable. This was a true 10 out of 10 dining experience and we are already looking forward to returning with friends and family. Highly recommended.

Lovely little restaurant, staff were welcoming and polite and the service was quick, the menus is extensive and the food was excellent. Great sized portions and fresh