Retsina & Mousaka (restaurant)

Last night, Chris and I went to the early evening showing at the cinema so that we could have a nice relaxed meal afterwards. We walked west along Uxbridge Road to the Greek restaurant Retsina & Mousaka.

We decided to have meat mezedes for two (£14.95 per person). The range of dishes was excellent, and the food was delicious. There was also far more than we could eat! But since the restaurant also provides a take away service, they very kindly put the remaining sausages, etc, in a carry out box so we could take them home.

It was extremely quiet when we were there, and so we got talking to the owner - turns out he usually closes down for a week around this time of year (because it's generally very quiet for restaurants, etc, so soon after Christmas and New Year) and heads off to Cyprus (I assume to visit his family). I think he was wishing he'd done the same this year, given how empty the restaurant was, but we were rather selfishly glad he hadn't, as we'd have missed a very enjoyable meal. He very generously offered us a drink on the house to round off the meal with our coffee, which offer we gratefully accepted! :)

All in all a very enjoyable evening, and Retsina & Mousaka is a restaurant we'll definitely be revisiting.

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