Daphne Restaurant is a traditional Greek Cypriot dining room on Bayham Street in Camden Town. The restaurant has built its identity around familiar cooking, warm service and the relaxed pleasure of gathering over a generous meal. Its intimate setting feels closer to a neighbourhood taverna than a formal central London restaurant, giving regular diners and visitors an easy place to slow down. The experience centres on hospitality and recognisable flavours rather than elaborate presentation, allowing the food and the convivial atmosphere to lead the evening.
A meal can begin with a broad spread of cold and hot meze, bringing together dips, salads, grilled cheese, vegetables and other small dishes intended for sharing. These opening plates create a natural rhythm for conversation and allow a table to sample several flavours before moving to larger courses. Greek olive oil, lemon, herbs, garlic and carefully prepared vegetables provide freshness and balance. Vegetarian diners can build a satisfying meal from the meze and vegetable dishes, while mixed groups can combine them with seafood and grilled meat.
Traditional main courses express the comforting side of Greek and Cypriot cooking. Moussaka layers savoury filling with aubergine and a rich topping, while kleftiko relies on patient cooking to make lamb tender and deeply flavoured. Grilled fish, octopus, meat dishes and changing specials provide further variety, often accompanied by salads, potatoes or vegetables. The kitchen favours direct methods that suit the ingredients, whether that means slow roasting, grilling over heat or allowing a simple dressing of lemon and olive oil to finish the plate.
Daphne’s location places it within easy walking distance of Camden Town and Mornington Crescent stations, yet Bayham Street offers a calmer setting than the busiest parts of the market district. The cosy room, personal service and substantial portions encourage lingering rather than rushing through a meal. It works equally well for a relaxed lunch, a family gathering or dinner with friends who want to share several dishes. Daphne Restaurant offers an enduring style of London Greek hospitality built on familiarity, generosity and food prepared to be enjoyed together.
Address: 83 Bayham Street, Camden Town, London NW1 0AG, United Kingdom
Daphne Restaurant Menu
APPETIZERS
OLIVES
a large bowl of home marinated olives with bread.
BALSAMIC SET
extra virgin olive oil with bread.
FETA CHEESE
with extra virgin olive oil, mediterranean herbs and bread.
GARLIC BREAD
with cheese
STARTERS
MIXED MEZE
a selection of mezes served with warm bread. (v)
HELLIM
grilled tomato slices topped with grilled hellim cheese and extra virgin olive oil . Served with pesto sauce and basil.(v)
SHAKSHUKA
pan fried cubes of aubergine and potatoes served in tomato sauce.(v)
BOREK
filo pastry rolls with feta cheese and mediterranean fresh herbs. (v)
DOLMA
stuffed vine leaves with rice, onion and mediterranean herbs (v)
PATLICAN SALATASI
baked aubergine, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, tomatoes, parsley.(v)
MUSSELS
a bowl of mussels cooked in white wine reduction and served mediterranean tomato sauce.
DAPHNE STYLE KING PRAWNS
Mediterranean king prawns with butter, garlic, white wine and served with lemon slice.
CALAMAR
pan fried and served on a bed of rocket salad with Daphne’s special dip.
SALADS
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD
green salad, sun dried tomatoes,cucumbers,red onions, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese and olives. (v)
TOMATO SALAD
tomatoes served with basil, red onions, olives, extra virgin olive oil and pomegranate sauce. (v)
MEAT
GRILLED KOFTE KEBAB
marinated kofte kebabs served with homemade chips, salad garnish.
MIXED GRILL
selection of marinated lamb fillets, chicken pieces and kofte kebabs served with homemade chips and salad garnish.
FILLET STEAK
grilled to your liking, served with sauté potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Choose from;
herb / garlic butter, peppercorn sauce, mushroom sauce.
DAPHNE STYLE INCIK
knuckle of lamb cooked in the oven with fresh herbs. Served in its own juices and vegetables.
DAPHNE`S LAMB SPECIAL
lamb cubes cooked in tomato sauce with red onions, mushrooms, spring onions, courgettes, garlic, cumin, thyme, peppers and plums. Served with plum sauce, rice and seasonal vegetables.
PATLICANLI KOFTE
grilled marinated meatballs, aubergine, tomato topped with mozzarella cheese served with Daphne’s tomato sauce and rice.
CHICKEN
CHICKEN SHISH KEBAB
marinated chicken pieces served with homemade chips, salad garnish.
DAPHNE‘S CHICKEN
chicken pieces cooked in tomato sauce with artichoke hearts, red onions, peppers and served with rice .
CHICKEN GUVECH
chicken pieces with mushrooms, onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers in a casserole dish topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with seasonal vegetables and salad garnish.
FISH AND SEAFOOD
DAPHNE`S SEA BASS SPECIAL
fillets of sea bass stuffed with vegetables, baked in the oven with white wine and cream sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and salad garnish.
SEAFOOD RISOTTO
king prawns, mussels, calamar, white wine, garlic, onions cooked in tomatoes sauce served with lemon slice and parsley.
FISH OF THE DAY
pan fried fish fillets served with salad garnish and seasonal vegetables.
VEGETARIAN
MEDITERRANEAN GUVECH
seasonal fresh vegetables cooked in the oven in a casserole dish and topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with seasonal vegetables and salad garnish.
RISOTTO WITH AUBERGINES
aubergine cubes, red onions, peppers, tomatoes and basil.
HUNKAR BEGENDI
seasonal vegetables cooked in tomato sauce. Served on bed of mashed baked aubergine with béchamel sauce and mozzarella cheese.
IMAM BAYILDI
Aubergine halves stuffed with vegetables cooked in tomato sauce and served with rice.
COKERTME KEBAB
marinated seasonal vegetables served on top of thinly sliced homemade chips with minty yogurt and tomato sauce.
Dessert
TIRAMISU
Homemade tiramisu, probably the best you will ever taste!
MELE LUNGA
Homemade warm delicious apple, raisins, nuts and apricot tart served with ice cream.
BAKLAVA
Homemade traditional Turkish pastry dessert served with ice cream.
TARTUFO SCURO
Dark truffle and cocoa based ice cream with chocolate and Baileys.
DAPHNE GLORY
Vanilla and chocolate ice cream, topped with toffee and chocolate sauce, nuts and cream.
MIXED CHEESE PLATTER
A selection of cheeses with grapes, celery and biscuits.
Fine Ruby Port
Lunch
BALSAMIC SET
extra virgin olive oil balsamic vinegar with warm ciabatta.
OLIVES
a bowl of home marinated olives with warm bread.
SOUP OF THE DAY
with warm ciabatta.
CARROT TARATOR
grated carrots, olive oil, garlic, Mediterranean herbs and yogurt. (v)
HUMUS KAVURMA
warm humus with pan fried vegetables. . (v)
SHAKSHUKA
Pan fried cubes of aubergine and potatoes served in tomato sauce. (v)
GRILLED KOFTE KEBAB
marinated kofte kebabs served with home made chips and salad garnish.
CHICKEN TANTUNI
Daphne style wraps with marinated chicken pieces and green salad.
MEDITERRANEAN GUVECH
mixed vegetables cooked in the oven in a casserole dish and topped with mozzarella cheese. (v)
VEG TANTUNI
Daphne style wraps with marinated vegetables served with green salad. (v)
2 COURSE
3 COURSE
Pre-Theatre
Served Tuesday to Thursday 6 pm – 7. 00 pm
2 course meal
GARLIC BREAD
served with salad garnish. (v)
BRUSCHETTE
ciabatta with mozzarrella cheese, red onions and tomato,char-grilled red peppers and grilled vegetables, and extra virgin olive oil.(v)
MIXED MEZE
a selection of mezes served with warm ciabatta and salad garnish. (v)
HUMMUS KAVURMA
warm hummus with chicken pieces or pan-fried vegetables.
GRILLED KOFTE KEBAB
grilled marinated kofte kebabs served with homemade chips and salad garnish.
RISOTTO WITH AUBERGINES
aubergine cubes, red onions, peppers, tomatoes and basil. (v)
MEDITERRANEAN GUVECH
mixed vegetables cooked in the oven in a casserole dish and topped with mozzarella cheese.(v)
CHICKEN KAVURMA
chicken casserole cooked gently in the pan and served with rice.
TURKISH THEME NIGHT
£25 pp
MEZE PLATTER
a selection of mezes, served with warm ciabatta and salad garnish.(v)
CHICKEN KAVURMA
chicken casserole cooked gently in tomato sauce and served with rice.
GRILLED KOFTE KEBAB
grilled marinated kofte kebabs served with rice and salad garnish.
FISH OF THE DAY
pan fried fish fillets served with roast potatoes and Mediterranean salad.
GREEN RISOTTO
with fresh spring herbs, lemon juice, onion, garlic, white wine and extra virgin olive oil.(v)
Homemade Turkish dessert!
DESSERT WINE
‘ Vin Santo Liquoroso’
the famous Tuscan dessert wine. 16%vol glass 125ml £ 8.95 Bottle 750ml £ 38.00
COFFEES AND TEAS
Coffee from
Traditional Tea, Various Fruit Teas
Turkish coffee
served with Turkish Delight
LIQUEUR COFFEES
Irish, French, Italian, or other Liqueur coffees
Daphne`s White wines
House Wine
Glass 175 ml £ 6 Bottle £ 18.90
Orvieto Classico Secco
Pale straw yellow colour. Strong bouquet of wild flowers, honey and musk with an attractively distinctive aftertaste of White peaches and bitter almonds.
De Grass Sauvignon Blanc
A dry, flavourful Chilean wine with fruity palate and a fresh, crisp finish.
Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie I.G.I.
A pleasant, balanced, harmonious and fruity wine, of good structure with floral notes with hints of pear and apricot.
Frascati Superiore Secco D.O.C.
Pale yellow colour, winey with a delicate characteristic aroma. Palatable, sapid, soft, fine and smooth. A wine with long history to the Romans and Paple states.
Chardonnay D`Ardeche Louis lataur
A fresh and crisp French regional wine with subtle fruit and a fine finish.
Rose wines
“ Pink” Pinot Grigio
A pleasant, well balanced, harmonious and fruity wine, of good structure with floral notes and hints of pear and apricot.
Chiaretto Di Bardolino D.O.C.
A fresh, dried rose petal shaded rosato of quiet fruit with fascinating aromas of wild cherry that follow from nose to finish.
Daphne`s Red wines
House Wine
Glass 175 ml £ 6 Bottle £ 18.90
Montepulciano d`abruzzo D.O.C.
Deep ruby red colour, of excellent structure. Harmonious with fine tannins.
Chianti “Vigneti”
Bright ruby red colour, deep fragrange, Vinous bouquet with delightful hints of raspberries, wild strawberries and violets.
“ Vigneti Di Corone ” Bardolino
A fresh clean wine, deep red with aromas of fresh fruits. Persistent on the palate with a good medium body.
Nero D`avola I.G.T.
Intense ruby red with dark purple hues, elegant hints of berries, spices and liquorice . full bodied and persistent with a velvety and buttery on the palate.
De Grass Merlot
Ripe berry on the nose with ripe merlot fruit and a hint of oak an the palate, from Chile
Tanguero malbec
From Argentina with red fruits, floral nuances and soft, ripe tannins. The finish is long and soft.
Beer and soft drinks
Efes Large
Half
Becks (non alcoholic)
bottle
Soft drinks
LIQUEURS
from £ 5.95