Greek Restaurants in Singapore

What to expect at Greek restaurants in Singapore

Greek food is simple, fresh and made for sharing. Greek restaurants in Singapore usually serve meze, grilled meat and fish, and salads dressed with olive oil and lemon. Meals feel relaxed, with dishes placed in the middle of the table. It is a good choice for groups and for anyone who wants lighter food in the heat.

Dishes to order

Meze and dips

• Tzatziki: thick yoghurt with cucumber, garlic and dill or mint.
• Taramasalata: a creamy dip made from fish roe.
• Melitzanosalata: a smoky aubergine dip.
• Saganaki: cheese fried until golden, often finished with lemon.
• Spanakopita: flaky filo pastry filled with spinach and feta.

Mains

Souvlaki are skewers of grilled meat, often pork or chicken. Gyros is meat cooked on a tall turning spit and served in pita bread. Moussaka is a baked dish of aubergine, minced meat and creamy béchamel sauce. Grilled octopus and whole grilled fish are favourites at seafood-focused places. Lamb is also common, often slow-roasted with lemon and herbs.

Salads and desserts

A Greek salad, or horiatiki, has tomato, cucumber, onion, olives and a slab of feta cheese. The classic version has no lettuce. For dessert, try baklava, layers of filo pastry with nuts and honey syrup. Loukoumades are small fried dough balls soaked in honey.

Greek restaurants on this page

Alati is a Greek restaurant in the Marina Bay and CBD area. It is handy for a business lunch or a dinner before an evening walk by the bay. Browse Restaurants in Marina Bay & CBD for more places nearby.

Blu Kouzina is in Dempsey, Tanglin and Holland, a green area with many restaurants. You can combine a meal there with a visit to Dempsey Hill or the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Similar cuisines to explore

Greek food shares a lot with other Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. If you enjoy it, try these pages too:

• Mediterranean, for dishes from around the sea's coasts.
• Middle Eastern, for dips, grilled meats and flatbreads.
• Spanish, for tapas and other small plates.

How to plan your visit

A taxi or ride-hailing app is the easiest way to reach both restaurants, especially in the evening. Marina Bay is also well served by the MRT. Dempsey is greener and quieter, with fewer train links, so allow extra time.

Greek meals are slow and social. Allow around two hours for dinner with meze and mains. Lunch can be quicker if you order a salad and one grilled dish. For a group meal, ask whether the restaurant offers a set sharing menu.

Tips for a Greek meal

• Order to share. Pick three or four meze for the table, then one or two mains.
• Ask about the catch. Seafood places often sell whole fish by weight. Ask the price before you order, as it can add up quickly.
• Book for weekends. Friday and Saturday dinners fill fast in central areas.
• Check dietary needs. Greek menus have many vegetarian dishes, but some dips and pastries contain dairy or eggs. Ask staff if you have allergies.
• Expect added charges. Prices marked "++" mean a service charge and GST (goods and services tax) will be added. Tipping is not expected.

FAQs about Greek restaurants in Singapore

What is meze?

Meze are small dishes served to share, much like Spanish tapas. They include dips, cheeses, pastries and grilled bites.

Is Greek food good for vegetarians?

Yes. Dips, salads, spinach pies and grilled vegetables are often meat-free. Always check, as some dishes use meat stock.

Where are the Greek restaurants in Singapore?

The picks on this page are in Marina Bay and in Dempsey, Tanglin and Holland. Both areas are easy to reach by taxi or ride-hailing app.

Is Greek food spicy?

Not usually. Greek cooks rely on herbs, lemon, garlic and olive oil rather than chilli.

What is the difference between souvlaki and gyros?

Souvlaki is meat grilled on small skewers. Gyros is meat cooked on a tall turning spit, then sliced and wrapped in pita.