Kafeneion to Steki - Greek Restaurant in Edinburgh is a greek restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh. Rated 4.9 stars from 375 Google reviews. Known for homemade everything, daily and authentic cretan cooking, not tourist versions. Best for group dinner and date night. Ranked #2 of 16 in Leith. Price range: £20–30.
Rankings updated April 2026
Kafeneion to Steki - Greek Restaurant in Edinburgh
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Top 2 in Leith
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Locals return yearly, regulars visit repeatedly, and even first-time visitors write five-star reviews comparing it favourably to fine dining elsewhere.
You want fresh, homemade Greek food without paying London prices, and you're willing to book ahead (dinner reservations recommended).
About Kafeneion to Steki - Greek Restaurant in Edinburgh
Kafeneion to Steki is a Cretan restaurant on Coburg Street in Leith that does one thing well: fresh, homemade Greek food at £20–30 a head. The menu runs to grilled meats, salads, feta in filo, and chips that reviewers compare to family recipes. It's a casual, cosy space where staff know regulars by name and tables of 11 can ask the kitchen to just keep the plates coming. The wine list is solid. Reviewers who've eaten at Michelin-starred restaurants elsewhere in the world come back here because everything tastes like it was cooked this morning, not reheated from a can. It's the kind of place locals build annual trips around.
What Stands Out
Homemade everything, daily
Reviewers consistently mention 'home cooked food', 'fresh ingredients', and 'everything is fresh and homemade'. One visitor who eats at three-Michelin-star restaurants noted the homemade chips nearly matched their late grandfather's secret recipe.
Authentic Cretan cooking, not tourist versions
Multiple reviews describe it as 'authentic Cretan restaurant' and 'authentic Greek food'. The mixed grilled meat 'had a really great taste', and the salad was 'amazing'. One local eats here every year and calls it one of their favourites.
Staff who actually care
Reviews praise 'super friendly staff', 'wonderful service', 'lovely and professional' service, and 'the most welcoming friendly service'. One reviewer specifically mentioned being 'served by a really lovely lady on Friday night'.
What Customers Say
Fantastic authentic Cretan restaurant - the food and service were both outstanding we will definitely be back!
We were a group of 11, instead to choose, we asked the staff to just bring us plates to share.
Great food, served well, friendly and reasonable prices.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kafeneion to Steki - Greek Restaurant in Edinburgh
The mixed grilled meat and the feta in filo keep appearing in reviews as standouts. The salad's been singled out as 'amazing', and the homemade chips are compared to family recipes. Order a few plates and share—groups of 11 do it regularly.
Dinner reservations are recommended. The restaurant takes bookings and fills up, especially weekends. Call ahead or book online.
£20–30 per head. Reviewers call it 'reasonable prices' and 'great value' compared to what you'd pay elsewhere in Edinburgh for the same quality—one visitor paid triple the price at a seafront restaurant the night before and got microwaved food.
Casual, cosy, and relaxed. Reviewers describe it as 'family friendly' with 'lovely atmosphere'. It's the kind of place where locals come back year after year because they feel welcome, not because it's trying to impress you.
Currently closed all week (check their website or call to confirm reopening). When operating, it serves lunch and dinner, and takes reservations.
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