Little Greek Taverna

Managed to get a single seat on a walk-​in, which was great. The food was nice, really enjoyed the greek salad and lamb shanks. Lemon potatoes were probably good to share, but basically 3 potatoes for one person is a lot. Def. worth trying.

I first found Little Greek when I moved to Brisbane in 2012, being a poor university student I was more than happy to be paying $ 15 for a huge special. Three years on and although my diet has moved on from two minute noodles and tinned Tuna I still have the ultimate appreciation for Little Greek. Though the prices have slightly increased the food is just as good. I challenge anyone to go past the Lemon Potato’s, if anything else these bad boys are worth the trip! Always a wonderful atmosphere with friendly and attentive staff!

I had the garlic prawns and salad. Delicious and light, with a byo wine! The food the other diners had looked pretty good too, and prices are reasonable

Went there last night: first impression was «we booked a table for 6 adults, the table assigned had 6 settings alright but even at a kindergarten they use tables bigger than that», and so after very slow service by a lot of people looking busy but not being efficient we received food plates that wouldn’t fit on the table so we’re constantly being shuffled on the table and having to put items not immediately being used on the ground (floor). The heaters were on (being outside in the waiter congested traffic zone) and the Chandon that was cold when we arrived got progressively warmer as we waited for ages for the ice bucket to turn up and the 2^nd bottle to be put in the drinks fridge.
So guys (and miss boobs) the food was good but the service and facilities was a shocker. And way before closing time we also had your staff packing the whole place up around us… nothing better than that to encourage us to leave I guess.
Price was ok… but wouldn’t recommend it as a place for a group unless they’re all midgets.

Always great service at Little Greek and have never experienced a bad meal!
I recommend ordering from their specials menu, the serving sizes are very generous (lamb shank is very big) and affordable.
Little Greek is always busy, so try getting in early (as some of their specials do run out) or making a booking!

The Little Greek Taverna is my favorite restaurant so far in Brisbane. Perfect Greek food, nice service!
My boyfriend and I always go for the platter, cheap and perfect We go at LTG almost every week and we always have a good time.

Pretty average. Actually been here a few times and it really isn’t that impressive. There are definitely other Greek places at west end that are better. This menu is not good value for money and their specials never change. The serving sizes are small and the flavour just isn’t there, it doesn’t taste fresh and exciting like real Greek should. I ordered the octopus and it was bland, i asked for extra lemon to help it taste better and the waitress brought me out slices of lemon (bit hard to squeeze and use for a meal, maybe a drink — but not a meal) — which brings me onto my next point.
The service was below average. Two of my male companions ordered apple juice and it came in the bottle with a straw, now normally it wouldn’t be too bad, but elderly males don’t often drink from straws, aside from that with the heat a nice glass with ice would have been very appropriate. Further more., as it was an exceptionally hot day and we had to request for glasses with ice. When the waitress returned she brought us an ice bucket and placed it on the ground — not sure where that practice came from. There was just no attention to detail or care for the customer. Which I don’t really understand when I noticed there were only 4 tables in use and at least 6 waitstaff in the front of end area.
I also don’t believe it is appropriate for staff to be wearing singlets (especially male ones) — I understand it’s hot but it’s hospitality, you work with food and you should be leaving a positive impression for your self and your business.
Will not be hurrying back to this little Greek place again.

great food and outdoor seating.

All dishes were great and authentic, what was missing is a bit of love… It takes a little bit to change a good meal into a great one and unfortunately it was a miss in our diner. I’ll definitely return again to try something new, hope to see some Greek love that will bring the food onto a new level.

I’m not actually sure where to begin with this one. There was good, there was bad and then there was puzzling.
Food is very reasonably priced and comes in pretty decent portion sizes. They have their regular menu and then they have their ‘specials’ though these always seem to be the same or similar every time I go. One thing that really annoys me is they always seem to run out of items on the menu. If you’re a Greek restaurant how do you run out of lemon potatoes or moussaka? That’s like a pizza joint running out of cheese. It’s just not supposed to happen. And I’m eating at 6. It’s not towards their closing time, it’s early in the evening. I just don’t really think there is any excuse for that. We had to change our order twice because they ran out. The waiters tend to do the old dump and run on the table. As in announce the dish and just throw it on the table for us to sort out. There’s not much care taken there. That being said, the food does come out fairly quickly. Corkage is a bargain at $ 2 a head so BYO.
The service here is nothing spectacular. There’s a don’t care sort of attitude to the staff here that I can’t quite put my finger on. I found the stuff to be a little mocking and patronising. Very hard to describe why I didn’t like it but I just didn’t feel comfortable.
We were seated outside on a chilly evening but they do have heaters above the table which helped and I appreciated that. You are seated on a busy street and depending what side of the restaurant your seated on, some tables are pretty much a bus stop. Don’t expect ambience. Expect noise.
Another thing that irked me as that we were rushed on. As in we were being told to vacate the table because they ‘needed it back’ before they had even asked if we wanted the bill. If I was a hardened criminal I would have liked to have just walked off without the bill to prove a point but as I’m not, we paid and left before our meals had even settled. At least the bill wasn’t insane. $ 150 for five people.
If I had my way again, I’d probably choose somewhere different.

After our last questionable Greek food experience in west end, I was hesitant to try the Greek taverna. Apart from the service, which many others have also mentioned in these posts, the experience was pleasant. The dishes all appear to be generous (for Australia), fresh, and delicious. I ordered the kolokithakia as an appetizer, (shaved and fried zucchini, served with tzatziki) followed by the chicken and halloumi yiros (which was delicious and yogurt-​ey). Considering the prices and proximity to work, I would gladly return here for lunch and look forward to trying some of their larger, dinner options. For the time being, I give it 3 stars because it is a-​ok, worth coming back to, but not food I think off as I fall asleep at night.

Really nice food, and the staff are friendly and attentive without making it a big deal. Super busy and still great service and food! Would happily come back!

A surprise little find when I was up that way for a vacation. Another excellent place to eat in Brisbane’s West End.
Traditional Greek Food, very well done, is what they serve, and great flavours and quality abound.
You NEED to book to get in here, yes it is that good.
Selections like Saganaki, Pita + Dips, meatballs, vegetarian options as well as the nicely seasoned grilled meats and fish, and the specials (I had a fork tender Lamb Shank that was so good)
Well worth it

Getting some ethnic food in while on exchange, I am a very happy person! Greek food hits the spot!
I’ve always known that West End was the THE place to go for some ethnic food, but I wasn’t sure exactly what I was craving until one time I went to the farmer’s market and sampled some hummus and pita break — that’s when it hit me when my search for a good Greek restaurant in Brisbane began. I came across this restaurant via Unilocal and it had a pretty good reputation.
I have come here twice, one with a party of 4 and another a party of 15. The best thing about this place is that they were able to accommodate both sizes and in neither night was worse than the other. I will note that you should call in advance to make a booking because this place does get crowded especially Friday-​Sunday nights. I was even lucky when I made an rsvp for 4, that I called in 3 hours before and just put my name in. For larger parties like 15, it is best to call a day before.
The food was great as well as the selection of Greek food. I enjoyed the tatziki, babaganoush, and other dips that I can’t pronounce/​spell. One thing I found odd was that pita bread is not included with any of the dishes but as a separate order. How do you eat these items without it? So of course we had to order them.
If you’re going with a larger party, the family banquets are definitely the way to go as that was advised by the restaurant since it would be easier and faster to prepare. It is a good amount of food and you definitely will be full by the end of the evening! If you have even more space in your stomach, I recommend the desserts as well!

After my first experience about a year ago at the Little Greek Taverna, I stayed away from this place for quite a while because of the overly-​gamey Lamb Souvla, a house special that was left an impression — and not in a good way. Upon hearing how good their pitas were, me and a few friends decided on going just for their pitas.
I got the chicken souvlaki and haloumi pita wrap (11), which was definitely better than that lamb. The chicken was tender and not over-​grilled, and was very flavourful — but just a bit too salty that I had a difficult time trying to eat it all! To be fair, there was quite a bit of meat, too. The wrap was a toasty, fluffy, thick pita that was satisfying, especially with the haloumi! So yum! I must say, a much better experience than my first time. Next time, I could definitely go without the meat.

We went to Little Greek Tavern before the concert one night.
I picked the place simply because I was STARVING and couldn’t last a minute longer looking for another place to have dinner! And this restaurant was right in front of us.
We came in, the waiter was right there asking how many and suggesting the table outside.
The place is BYO alcohol, which was a shame, because I was really counting on having a cold beer with my dinner.
We ordered some dips (tzatziki! YUM!) and pita bread, it was brought to us very quickly. Unfortunately we’ve got only 4 pieces of pita bread, and A LOT of dipping dips, so the pita bread disappeared in literally few minutes. We requested more pita bread and they didn’t have problems with bringing it, but it did take few mins to get some attention from the waitress. Don’t get me wrong — I hate having waiters asking me every five minutes if I want more food/​drinks/​attention/​something else — but this was before we ordered mains and they didn’t seem much interested in us.
So once we stuffed ourselves with pita bread and amazing tzatziki dip, we were happy enough to get our dinner.
I ordered a whole char grilled calamari — yes, yes and yes again! It was amazing! Not too soft, not too crunchy, with a delicate lemon (lime?) bite, and there was salad on the side too.
As I mentioned before, I managed to stuff myself with tzatziki first, so I picked some pieces of salad, but focused on my calamari. Totally worth it!
My friend ordered scallops in garlic sauce. It looked very good too, and she said it was pretty tasty.
And yes — they have meat too. And vegetarian dishes. There was also a special menu with traditional meals.
At some point they had musicians playing some Greek (I think — unfortunately I don’t really speak Greek to know! :)) music. It was a really nice addition — plus it wasn’t too loud, we could still have a nice chat without yelling to each other.
I think we paid around $ 25 each for everything. Not bad!
Overall I really enjoyed the place, and will definitely come back for more!

Little Greek Taverna is MOST DEFINITELY the best Greek food available in Brisbane.
There is no such thing as a quiet night here, getting a table is difficult even at those times when you think it would be quiet, eg 5pm or 8.30pm on a weekday, which is when I have visited the last two times.
Booking, therefore, is highly recommended! Booking for a large group is recommended WELL in advance. The place is tiny, and cannot fit in a lot of patrons, therefore you will most likely find yourselves in close quarters to the table next to you, or eating out on the sidewalk amongst bus fumes.
Its so worth the hassle of getting in here though, the food is just amazing. I can definitely recommend the grilled marinated octopus with greek salad, the haloumi and the eggplant dip.
There are generally specials on each day, and if you are lucky, one of those might be their lamb shanks. This is seriously one of the best pieces of meat that is likely to pass your lips; falling apart, moist, to die-​for. With a side of lemon potatoes, this surely has to be the ultimate meal.
Its BYO, there is awesome greek coffee, iced coffees and desserts available as well.

How am I supposed to communicate this love for Little Greek Taverna? I can’t even tell you how much I’m in love with And the spanakopita? Not only have I had spanakopita from the Greek festival, but also from a bonafide Greek grandma with the highest standards in recipe authenticity. But if I can commend anywhere else on its authentic Greek food, it’s here. The chicken yiros actually makes me want to drool right now, and whenever I get it, I always order it in a wrap with extra haloumi, which is TO DIE FOR. Plus it’s a place where you can get a full meal that fills you up for about the next 48 hours plus a drink for under $ 15. When you find a place that gives you amazing food at insanely great prices, you know it’s going to be a big hit. And it is. Little Greek Taverna is busy all the time.
But even during peak busy period — even though that’s technically all the time for Little Greek Taverna — they still have time to run through the ridiculously long and equally enticing list of specials on offer that night. I love love that they put forward their personal favourites as recommendations to customers. I’m a girl who likes to know what she’s getting in to, and they’re more than willing to oblige me.
I can’t rave about Little Greek enough. Authentic Greek success!

There are so many yummy things on the menu at Little Greek, the best way to eat there is to grab a couple of friends and dine tapas style.
Their serving sizes aren’t huge so don’t be afraid to order quite a few dishes. I went with my brother and boyfriend and between us we had chicken yiros, chargrilled octopus, haloumi and salad, stuffed mushrooms, a seftelyes (traditional pork sausage) and two serves of pita bread. Whilst this was sufficient, we weren’t stuffed, and for about $ 20 each, it was a decent meal.
The only thing about little Greek is that it doesn’t have great ambiance, particularly during the day, when the traffic really intrudes on the dining experience. By night I imagine it’s more pleasant. Décor is minimal with plain plastic tables and chairs, making it a casual affair.
Despite it’s lack of ambiance, for tasty Greek food and value for money, Little Greek is definitely one of the better options in West End.

Oh Dolmades
Thou art lovelier than a summer’s day.
Your tart vine skins burst at the touch of my fork,
you lay on the soft mounds of lemon potatoes
as you ooze supple curves of spiced rice and mince.
You truly are the belle of this ball
(and are the cause behind the many lecherous glances from our neighbours.)
…Forgive my quite unashamed lustfulness
but apparently I’m in excellent company, Brisbane LOVES Greek food.
In fact we guzzle our way through 500 kg of Haloumi and 100,000 honey puffs at Paniyiri festival every year.
And that’s not including the amount of Mediterranean fair being enjoyed daily at the
scores of Greek restaurants Brisbane offers.
I first chanced upon this little Taverna on Browning St after the second week of its grand opening
and after the first bite of their famous sensuously soft, melt-​in-​your-​mouth lemon potatoes
I was hooked.
Looking back, I remember the many gleeful Little Greek reviews I bestowed upon my friends and now
as a frequent customer I have learned to keep this gem a local secret.
Be prepared to book a week ahead because someone (ain’t me!) has spread the word,
and if you attempt to get a table on a Friday night you will be met by several pitying glances from the staff.
And understandably so,
it’s a great place to meet up, (or to people watch the more unusual inhabitants of Westend strolling past.)
The space is inviting and modern and the prices are so reasonable it’s caused more than one double take
at the bill.
This local legend is here to stay,
so Bön Appétit!
.Or as the Greeks put it Kalí óreksi!