Arena Restaurant

Opened in 1984, Arena Restaurant is a long-standing Greek spot in Wembley. The well-lit restaurant's blue and white decor with traditional pots will transport you to a sunny taverna. The place comes complete with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and friendly service. If you can't make it to Santorini this year, visiting this restaurant should make up for it. 

Guests at Arena Restaurant get a choice of menus. You can also bring the authentic flavours to special occasions outside the restaurant, including weddings, with the catering services available. The two course set menu of classic recipes is ideal for a speedy meal – choose from starters like spanakopita, calamari, or saganaki followed by a main like beef stifado, lamb kleftiko, or moussaka. 

Anyone who has visited Greece will know that a Greek meal is often long and lingering. If you want to recreate that in London then the à la carte menu here has just what you need. A variety of starters are available that are great for sharing – think dolmades, giant baked beans, and tzatziki. Sharing platters and salads like Cretan dakos or the classic Greek village salad are served too. Mains include steak, seafood, beef sofrito, and veggie takes on moussaka and souvlaki. Kids' meals are served as well. 

Greek wines are available to complement your meal, plus wines from other regions. The bar also has Greek and Cypriot beers. If you want a genuine taste of Greece that doesn't require a passport, this local restaurant is a great destination.