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Greek Restaurants in Singapore: Can You Feast Like a Greek Without Leaving the Island?
Have you ever wandered through Singapore desperate the kind of food that makes you randomnly shout “opa!” and throw bread in the air for some unknown reason. If the answer is yes, then a Greek night out might be your answer. The market for Greek restaurants in Singapore has swelled, bigger than a giant dolmades — each with its own take on souvlaki, grilled octopus, feta-heavy salads and olive-oil drenchings. The tricky part? Knowing which ones deliver authenticity, which are more “Mediterranean window-dressing with a fake accent”, and which ones will leave you pining for more and more moussaka.
Islifearecipe’s guide to date-night in Singapore HERE
I locked in ten restaurants that frequently have been reviewed and make the “best Greek restaurants in Singapore” lists, and I personally reviewed, just for you my dear readers. The mission: find plates heavy with flavour — that are yet to be smashed on the floor, atmospheres that remind you of a Greek taverna in Athens, and value that doesn’t involve donating your first-born for a plate of olives. Here are the picks, each reviewed with a side of tzatziki.
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1. Blu Kouzina — Dempsey / Siglap / Palawan Beach: Singapore’s Greek OG
If you ask many food folks where to head for Greek food, Blu Kouzina usually drops in at first place. With outlets in Dempsey, Siglap and our favourite at Palawan Beach, this is one of the iconic-restaurants of Greek fare in Singapore. From their website, they say they’re “rooted in the essence of Greece” (if you’re from Australia being rooted can have extremely pleasurable outcomes, and here they us using imported EVOO, Greek honey and olive-grove products to get you rooted: WOOF!!!
Inside Blu Kouzina you’ll find the mood of a friendly island home: warm lighting, wood-furnished interiors, and dishes coming thick and fast. The spanakopita with spinach and feta was crisp, greasy-in-the-best-way, and paired well with their grilled beef souvlaki that didn’t feel like second fiddle. It’s the kind of place where you go in expecting comfort, and you get it — with olive oil weeping from every pore, whilst bein transported to the Med: it really is a great space.
Read Islifearecipe’s Blu Kouzina full review HERE
But there are caveats. Prices lean premium for Greek fare in Singapore — but Singapore prices are Singapore prices. One dish that stood out: the grilled octopus (Xtapodi Shara). But, another stand out is the lamb chops, Paidakia, 4 pieces at $65.50. yes, folks, that is the inredulous price of $16.40 for a single lamb chop… WOW!!!
In sum: for first-timers after excellent Greek restaurants in Singapore, Blu Kouzina is safe, satisfying and reliably good. Bring friends, plenty of $$$, plan to share plates and make room for dessert (baklava, obviously).
2. Estiatorio Milos: Located at The Shoppes in Marina Bay Sands
Milos offers seafood-hellenic style with marble architecture and a show-piece fish market. The dining room whispers “fine-dining Greek by the sea” more than “quaint taverna by the harbour”. Walking in, you get that “special occasion” tension: white tablecloths, serious wine list, servers who expect you to know your Assyrtiko. Of course, what do expect this is Marina Bay Sands.
The fish counter is impressive and the whole setting shouts premium. A signature to order is the whole-fish baked in sea salt (classic Milos move), so moist and flakey, surrounded by minimalistic sides so the fish star can shine.
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The flip side: you’ll pay for it in atmosphere and wallet size. If you’re after casual Greek grub and a pint of Mythos, this isn’t the lane baby. And while you’ll appreciate that elegance, you may miss a bit of taverna energy: fewer dips, less rowdy chatter, more precision plating. It may feel more like “prepare for a performance” than “flick your bread in the air, and break a plate”.
But if you’re set on experiencing one of the more upscale entries among Greek restaurants in Singapore, Milos delivers. Dress smart-casual, budget accordingly, and let the seafood do the talking.
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3. Bakalaki Greek Taverna — River Valley’s Friendly Greek Corner
Bakalaki bills itself as the spot where “neighbourhood store full of flavours, scents and colours” meets “love, spirit and soul” of Greek heritage. The décor leans rustic-modern, and the vibe says “grab a glass of Greek wine and let’s talk about lamb”.
Often when you go to Greek restaurants in Singapore you may worry about being served the “kick-off platter of greens for the tourist crowd”. Not here. The grills are heavy, the house wine flows, the service is cheerful. The lamb shoulder parchment dish (Arnarki Kleftiko) will make you consider stalling your steak bias. The lemon-EVOO marinated squid is another call out to try with crisp-edges and tender-centre.
Still, for perfectionists: some mains lean more “SG fine-dining” than “Greek island taverna” so expect polished service rather than artisinal-style rowdiness. Portion sizes are generous, so sharing is smart. On a busy weekend expect voices, movement and festive noise — not intimate whispering: despiyte the white linen decor.
In short, Bakalaki lands nicely for groups, celebrations or when you want Greek food in Singapore that invites cheers, not quiet contemplation. Go with a group, ask for the wine list and let the kitchen make your life easy.
4. Alati Divine Greek Cuisine — Amoy Street Meets Santorini Blue
Alati occupies a space on Amoy Street, offering modern Greek fare with stylish touches. Its interior evokes white-washed Cycladic houses and blue-accented walls, and the menu nods to the sea (lobster pasta Athenian-style) and traditional roots. As I read my own review here from the research I did, I am now totally sworn to review in person: watch this space for follow on review from Islifearecipe.
The starters are seriously up there: dips platter, grilled octopus with Santorini fava, massively flavour-heavy. Mains walk the line between artisinal and ambitious. That said, you’ll pay a little more than your average Greek tavern in town — as this is not the bargain basement. But you get it with city polish.
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The service responds to that: attentive, knowledgeable, and comfortable navigating menus of fish that cost more than your Grab to and from the resto. If you want a Greek restaurant where presentation, pace and locale matter, this ticks all those boxes. If you simply want a no-fuss gyro and Mythos, you might prefer somewhere more laid back.
Alati is a smart pick for when you want Greek food in Singapore that leans refined rather than rowdy. However, for date-night or when you want to impress, give it a go.
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5. Fotia — Duxton Hill Flames & Fun
The name “Fotia” means fire in Greek, and appropriately the place brings grilled energy. Located in Duxton Hill, after a wee re-location from Club Street, this one’s for the group with appetite and appetite for noise, and eating with your hands: it is BLISS. The Josper oven is put to work and menus feature sharing platters that feel festival-style. This is on the must-try list, folks.
The mixed-meat combi platter was heavy on chimichurri-like sauces and char-edge textures max’ing on flavour. The prawns, the lamb, the moussaka, the bougatsa cream dessert tipped family Kennett into “let’s extend our stay”. Good for when you’re hungry, loud, and carrying a squad: as I always am.
Read Islifearecipe’s full review of Fotia Greek Restaurant HERE
The heat, the volume, the grill smoke — it’s part of the theatre here, and it is infectious. Fotia offers a stunner of a Greek restaurant that is built for friends, fun and flame. Plan accordingly: late dinner, big table, loosen your belt and let the skewers begin: OK, that’s it I’m booking next weekend.
6. Mykonos On The Bay — Sentosa Sea-Side Greek Escape
If your mission is Greek food with a view, then this Sentosa-Cove outlet has you more than covered as you dine opposite a millionaire’s row of super-yachts. The décor is coastal, white-and-navy, and if you squint you might imagine you’re in Mykonos rather than irrigated with air-conditioning. The “from grandma’s recipe book” menu note caught my eye, and it felt genuine.
I tried the Watermelon Salad ‘w’ Feta, Graviera Saganaki, Pita Gyros and the stifado (slow-braised lamb shank) and both leaned into artisinal comfort. The service strolls by with flair and the view of yachts helps you forgive prices (a little bit). It’s more “special outing” than “after-work pit stop”.
Islifearecipe’s full Mykonos on the Bay Review HERE
You do pay extra for location and mood rather than radical dish innovation, but if you’re in the mood for “Greek by the sea” without leaving Singapore, this hits. So, if your next Greek exploration is a date-night or occasion-dinner, Mykonos On The Bay is a strong contender. Book early and enjoy the breeze.
7. Zorba The Greek Taverna — Clarke Quay Riverside That Greek Escape
What a total classic name to choose for a Greek restaurant: “it’s awfentic innit!!!” Zorba offers Greek dining beside the Singapore River, with white-washed décor and Santorini-style vibes. A breakfast in the Kafenio section, or evening taverna dinner by stars — you pick: to be honest I don’t get the Med vibe with it being in Clarke Quay, unlike I do when at Blue Kouzina with its white walls and blue livery , especially on the beach at Palawan— you really feel like you’re there.
Brunch has Greek pancakes with yoghurt, honey and berries. The dinner menu reveals grilled seabass and mixed-grill platters that truly carry seaside energy. Plus the price is really good value compared with the ultra premium spots along the quay.
That said, there’s a little tourist-taverna flavour for a riverside Greek experience in Singapore with ambience to match the plates, Zorba holds up. If you’re listing Greek restaurants in Singapore and want one with river view + Greek atmosphere without full-on fine-dining prices, Zorba delivers. Grab a table at dusk and let the night begin.
For more food, travel and restaurant review from Islifearecipe, click HERE
8. Skopelos — CHIJMES’ Stylish Modern Greek
Tucked away in CHIJMES, Skopelos is a modern Greek restaurant serving grilled seafood, sharing platters and sipping moments. The heritage building adds charm, the menu brings flavour, and the ease-factor is high.
You’ll find that the grilled octopus will be super-tender, the saganaki cheese will be melted at the table, and the wine list leans heavily to Greek-focused (which is damned good by the way). This place will give you the feel of Greek food in Singapore with a modern twist — not archaic, not pretentious.
21 great places to eat at Chijmes HERE
That said, it’s less “taverna rowdy party” and more “carefully curated dinner”. If you’re after high-octane Greek night, maybe a different look. But if you’re after good food, good wine and Greek escape without leaving the city, this works.
For exploring Greek restaurants in Singapore with both authenticity and polish, Skopelos is a solid option. Dress smart casual and let the sharing platters begin.
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9. Pano Kato Grill, Pizza & Deli — Tanglin Mall’s Easy Greek Fix
A simpler, more accessible entry for Greek food in Singapore, Pano Kato sits in a mall and offers grilled meats, pizza, pita and deli options. The menu isn’t screaming “this is heritage”, but it knows what works: gyros, moussaka, charcoal-grills.
It’s got a no-frills approach: the settings are functional, the plates generous, and you don’t feel like you must wear loafers and a cashmere cardigan. The moussaka will do its job spendidily, the pita will bounce, and the feta will leave you wanting more.
The venue lacks a little of the theatricality of some island-style tavernas. But sometimes you just want a good Greek plate and a beer, so for casual, bloody nice Greek eats in Singapore, Pano Kato delivers value, reliability and familiarity. Keep it in mind when you don’t want dress-code anxiety.
10. Ela, The Little Lost Greek Place — Jalan Sultan’s Cool Halal-Greek Vibe
Ela bills itself as a “little lost Greek place” and located in Jalan Sultan, it does indeed feel charmingly out of the way: would that make it a hidden gem. Also, and this is a first, it is Halal-friendly, relaxed, and full of flavour, this place offers wraps, platters and daily mains styled with Greek character second to none.
Order the lamb wrap (with tzatziki and fries) and the farmhouse platter for two to really get some meze going. The service is friendly, the pace easy, and the décor informal but so bright. This is a Greek restaurant in Singapore where you can drop in with friends, elbows on table and still leave with a satisfied stomach, Ela just has that homely feel we all need sometimes.
This is Greek food in Singapore with low pretense and good vibes, so make a beeline to Ela. Bring friends, bring a monster appetite, and leave with feta-mouth (is there such a thing?) satisfaction.
Final Thoughts: Greek Food in Singapore — Worth the Plate Spin?
I dunno about you, but I am much more Greek Taverna that white linen fine-dining. Greek food reminds me of times island hopping and finding one of those white bleached tavernas on the beach with servers wind-tanned and wrinkly, looking like plump raisins, whilst laying down plate after plate of incredible artisinal Greek fare, washed down with cheap, but most excellent, local plonk. And you’re doing that dining whilst staring over a beach with topaz seas, with fishing boats bobbing and people mulling. That’s Greece for me… Sigh, where’s my passport…
The coverage here of Greek restaurants in Singapore shows how vastly different the experience can be — from the most amazing beach-bites at Blu Kouzina, island chill at Mykonos on the Bay, to stunning grill-heavy dishes at Fotia. If you’re exploring Greek food in Singapore, pick your mood, pick your bill size, pick your sides and go.
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So, now it is time to wrap this Greek feast up with a wink, giggle, and a feta-fuelled flourish, just the way Is Life a Recipe likes to do it.
If Greece ever needed a new island, Singapore could apply as a baby sister — because between the grilled octopus that tasted like Poseidon’s bestest afternoon snack and the moussaka that made me question every lasagna I’ve ever eaten (sorry Mum), this city’s Greek food scene is practically throwing its own Mediterranean holiday. Sure, you may walk out smelling faintly of charcoal and olive oil, but that should not be a complaint — that’s a lifestyle choice you make, folks. Add in a side of ouzo (which I’m convinced doubles as truth serum-according to Wifey), and you’ll be “opa”-ing your way down Orchard Road like it’s Santorini after sundown.
And as I pondered these final thoughts, it made me realise — Greek food is like your fun uncle: loud, generous, and leaves you both full and slightly regretful, and maybe forgetful but totally in the best way. Whether it’s baklava that’ll stick to your soul (and your small intestine) or pita bread softer than your last Tinder match, these are meals that don’t just fill the stomach — they will stuff your happiness meter too.
Thanks to Singapore, you can enjoy Greece whilst leaving your passports gathering dust, in similar outdoor climate. Who needs a flight when you can find a little Hellenic heaven right in the heart of Singapore? If you leave with pita crumbs all down your shirt, lamb bits in your beard, EVOO in your hair, and a gaggle of Instagram shots, you’ve done it right. Opa, indeed. ENJOY!!!
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