Fava Greek Kitchen is a Greek restaurant at 248 Morrison Street in Edinburgh’s Haymarket area. Established in 2022, it combines a relaxed, bohemian dining room with the unhurried, sociable approach to eating that shapes meals shared with family and friends in Greece.
Mezze is central to the experience, with dips, salads, baked feta, courgette, seafood and grilled vegetables creating a varied table. Ingredients imported from Greece are combined with fresh produce from local independent suppliers, connecting traditional flavours with the restaurant’s Edinburgh setting.
Larger dishes include slow-cooked lamb kleftiko with lemon, herbs and spices, traditional moussaka, grilled sea bass and mixed grills. Gyros with tomato, onion, fries, tzatziki and pitta provide a more casual choice, while halloumi and falafel extend the selection for meat-free diners.
Baklava, orange cake and Greek-style chocolate cake offer a suitably sweet finish to the meal. Vegetarian, vegan, meat and fish dishes all have a place on the menu, but guests with allergies should speak with staff because flour, dairy and nuts are handled in the kitchen.
Address: 248 Morrison Street, Edinburgh EH3 8DT, Scotland
Fava Edinburgh Menu
Mezedes
Traditional Greek small plates designed for sharing.
Mixed Olives
(VG)
Warm Pita Bread
(V)
Fresh Bread Basket
(V)
Poikilia Aloifon
(V) Chef’s selection of Greek fava, tzatziki, melitzanosalata and tirokafteri, served with warm pita bread.
Greek Fava
(VG) Yellow split pea dip with leeks, peppers, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme, onions and olive oil.
Tzatziki
(V) Greek yogurt with cucumber, garlic, dill and olive oil.
Hummus
(VG) Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, cumin, garlic and olive oil.
Melitzanosalata
(V) Smoked aubergine dip with garlic, peppers, feta cheese, olive oil and parsley.
Tirokafteri
(V) Spicy whipped feta dip with chilli and olive oil.
Greek Salad
(V) Tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, feta cheese, onions, olives and extra virgin olive oil.
Fava Salad
(VG) Green leaf salad with avocado, pomegranate seeds, cucumber, grilled peaches, mixed seeds and lemon dressing.
Beetroot Salad
(V) Marinated beetroot served with mixed salad, orange fillets, pickled onions, fennel and crumbled feta cheese.
Grilled Vegetables
(VG) Grilled mushrooms, aubergine, courgette and peppers, served with Greek fava purée and balsamic glaze.
Bougiourdi
(V) Oven-baked feta cheese with tomatoes, peppers, chilli, oregano and olive oil.
Kolokithokeftedes
(V) Traditional courgette fritters with feta cheese, fresh herbs and spring onions, served with red tzatziki.
Halloumi
(V) Grilled Cypriot halloumi served with homemade cherry tomato chutney.
Midia Achnista
Steamed mussels with white wine, garlic, dill, parsley, spring onions, olive oil and lemon.
Saganaki
(V) Pan-fried kefalotyri cheese with sesame seeds and a touch of honey.
Falafel
(VG) Chickpea fritters served with hummus.
Dolmadakia
(V) Stuffed vine leaves with rice and herbs, served with tzatziki.
Grandma’s Potatoes
(V) Crushed baby potatoes with rosemary, garlic, butter, parsley and crumbled feta cheese.
Loukanika
Greek sausages served with tomatoes, onions, tirokafteri and warm pita bread.
Soutzoukakia
Greek-style beef kebabs served with tomatoes, onions, tirokafteri and warm pita bread.
Prawn Saganaki
Pan-fried prawns with peppers, feta cheese, garlic, tomato sauce, white wine and chilli.
Kalamari Tiganito
Deep-fried squid served with lemon and red tzatziki.
Htapodi Me Fava
Tender grilled octopus served with traditional Greek fava purée, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Mains
Traditional Greek dishes served with your choice of side.
Kleftiko
Slow-cooked lamb shank with lemon, herbs and spices. Choice of side: rice, baby potatoes, fries, mixed salad or grilled vegetables.
Traditional Moussaka
Layers of potatoes, aubergine and Greek-style seasoned minced beef (kimas), topped with béchamel sauce.
Kotopoulo Psito
Grilled chicken breast marinated with paprika, oregano & lemon, finished with a light mustard-lemon sauce. Choice of side: rice, baby potatoes, fries, mixed salad or grilled vegetables.
Kritharoto Thalassinon
Traditional Greek kritharaki pasta with squid, prawns, octopus and mussels in tomato sauce, olive oil and white wine.
Lavraki
Sea bass fillet filled with baby spinach and spring onions, served with fava purée and lemon sauce. Choice of side: rice, baby potatoes, mixed salad or grilled vegetables.
Fava Mixed Grill
Lamb chops, chicken, pork belly, beef patties and loukaniko sausage, served with tzatziki. Choice of side: crushed baby potatoes, fries, rice, mixed salad or grilled vegetables.
Xylopites Lahanikon
(V) Traditional Greek pasta with seasonal vegetables, tomato sauce, basil and olive oil.
Tsipoura
Grilled whole sea bream with lemon and olive oil. Choice of side: rice, baby potatoes, mixed salad or grilled vegetables.
Sides
Pita Bread
(V)
Potato Fries, Crushed Feta and Chilli
(V)
Potato Fries
(V)
Rice
(V)
Potato Fries, kefaloruti cheese and truffle oil
Desserts
Baklava
Oven-baked filo pastry with walnuts and honey syrup
Portokalopita
Traditional orange cake with honey and orange zest
Sokolatopita
Greek style chocolate cake served with ice cream
Pagoto
Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream (Sorbet is available too)
Gyros Wraps
Served in warm pita bread with fries. Choice of: Pork gyros with tzatziki, tomatoes and onions; Chicken gyros with mustard mayo, iceberg lettuce and tomatoes; Halloumi (V) with tzatziki, iceberg lettuce and tomatoes; Falafel (VG) with hummus, iceberg lettuce and tomatoes; Grilled vegetables (VG) with hummus, iceberg lettuce and tomatoes; Loukaniko Greek sausage with tirokafteri, tomatoes and onions; Soutzoukakia Greek kebab with tirokafteri, tomatoes and onions. Extra sauce +2.50.
Gyros Wrap
Choice of filling as listed.
Gyros Portions
Served with crispy fries and warm pita bread. Choice of: Pork gyros with tzatziki, tomatoes and onions; Chicken gyros with mustard mayo, iceberg lettuce and tomatoes; Halloumi (V) with tzatziki, iceberg lettuce and tomatoes; Falafel (VG) with hummus, iceberg lettuce and tomatoes; Loukaniko sausage with tirokafteri, tomatoes and onions; Soutzoukakia Greek kebab with tirokafteri, tomatoes and onions. Extra sauce +2.50.
Gyros Portion
Choice of filling as listed.
Skepasti
Layered grilled pita filled with fries, tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, onions and melted graviera cheese. Choice of filling: Pork gyros and tzatziki; Chicken gyros and mustard mayo; Halloumi (V) and tzatziki; Grilled vegetables (VG) and hummus; Falafel (VG) and hummus. Extra sauce +2.50; Extra filling +3.95.
Skepasti
Choice of filling as listed.
FAVA Mixed Gyros
Traditional Greek sharing platter. A selection of chicken gyros, pork gyros, loukaniko sausage, Greek salad, warm grilled pita bread, crispy fries and your choice of two homemade dips. Optional add-ons: Grilled Halloumi +4.95; Feta Cheese +6.25; Extra Gyros Meat +5.95; Extra Loukaniko +4.95; Extra Homemade Dip +2.50; Extra Pita Bread +2.95; Greek Olives +3.95.
FAVA Mixed Gyros
Sharing platter as described.
Kids Menu
£8.50 per child. Meal includes choice of: Falafel (V, VG) – chickpea fritters served with rice or potato fries, cucumber slices and hummus; Pan fried Sea bass fillet – served with rice or potato fries, cucumber slices and tzatziki; Fava wrap (gyros) – a pitta bread wrap filled with chicken or pork strips, potato fries, onion and tomato slices, tzatziki. Dessert: a scoop of Greek yoghurt ice cream or strawberry ice cream or a scoop of fruity sorbet. Drinks: apple juice, orange juice or milk.
Kids Meal
Choice of main, dessert and drink as described.