There are 2 Greek cuisine restaurants in the center of Moscow—Paphos and LUWO. Let's break down the cuisine and understand the pros and cons.

Paphos is a Greek restaurant divided into two floors. On the first floor, they offer the main menu; on the second, a menu with higher prices and unique presentation.

The establishment itself, finished in clay, is quite atmospheric with interesting interior details like floor tile patterns and wall niches displaying vases, amphorae, and other vessels.

The menu is a journey through Greece and its epochs.
The restaurant's average check is 4,500 - 5,000 rubles.

To start, we tried the yogurt flatbread, stracciatella flatbread, and beef carpaccio with black truffle. The flatbreads were airy and incredibly soft, and we cast our vote in favour of the stracciatella flatbread. We ordered it 3 more times throughout the dinner. The carpaccio was tasty but nothing special.

The main thing we came for was the Greek salad, a perfect combination of coarsely chopped vegetables with olives and delicious feta, which comes from Greece itself.
The hot dish of choice was the octopus with fava cream. I can't fault it, a tender dish with an interesting accompaniment of sauce.

The cocktail list features drinks named after the gods, and their presentation is just as memorable. Aphrodite was served in a glass shaped like a sculpture.

Part of the Alba Group, Paphos has a loyalty program. We joined and received a complimentary set of flavoured Siren gin infusions: strawberry, apple, watermelon, and eucalyptus.

Our experience was pleasant, cosy and, indeed, delicious! We recommend it for connoisseurs of authentic Greek cuisine.

But what about some experimentation?

Luwo, from the Origin Group restaurant chain, interprets Greek cuisine in a new way. The name and idea refer to several millennia ago, when the Eastern Mediterranean belonged to the powerful Luwian civilisation. The Luvians were “people of the sea,” ancestors of the ancient Greeks, whose traditions intertwined East and West.

The restaurant is located in a 3-level building, with a 1st floor open kitchen and bar counter, full-length panoramic windows, and a veranda at the entrance. On the 2nd floor is a chic terrace with a contact bar and DJ. On the basement floor is the secret OMU club.

The cuisine is quite varied, with a large selection of appetizers, both cold and hot, and abundant mains.
The average check is 4,000 - 4,500 rubles.

We had the beef tartare with sujuk sauce, manta rays with chanterelles (a seasonal dish), and lamb tortilla with truffle sauce.

Of course, we again ordered the Greek salad. Double portions are served in a large bowl and tossed tableside! With unique flavour combinations, prime ingredient selection, and tender feta, you’ll be licking your fingers.

Special attention should be paid to the desserts, so unusual that you’ll have difficulty choosing. There are no classic honey cakes and napoleons here—only exclusive, original recipes.
Have you ever tried tiramisu with porcini mushrooms, for instance? Well, don't miss your chance.

The restaurant impresses not only with its unique, modern cuisine, but also with an experimental bar menu. Have you ever wondered what kind of cocktail “Dark Man” Nikita drinks? What about which aperitif “Socialite” Sveta prefers? From the first cocktail, you’ll be mesmerised by the drink variety, where the names and stories of the drinks are inspired by “modern gods.”
We chose Stravorete, slightly sour with pickled tomato.

This brand new restaurant with mesmerising interiors and new Greek cuisine deserves your attention. I choose balance—don't you?