An authentic Greek restaurant chain are to open their first Scottish venue at one of Edinburgh's most popular shopping centre's just in time for Christmas.
The Real Greek, the nation's only authentic Greek restaurant group, have chosen St James Quarter as their first Scottish destination and are offering diners a huge 50 per cent discount on food from their main menu during a special launch deal.
The Real Greek is to open on December 12 in what will be their fifth new venue of 2022. The spacious 140-cover site will offer indoor seating and a click & collect service adding to the impressive array of eateries already located inside the huge £1billion development.
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To celebrate their launch on December 12, customers will have the pleasure of enjoying some of their finest dishes from the main menu for just half the standard price.
The Real Greek say their venue has all the fun and energy of quintessential Greek dining and is perfect for dates, a get-together and catch-ups with friends. Kids also eat free at the restaurant every Sunday when an accompanying adult spends £10.
Nabil Mankarious, Managing Director at The Real Greek, comments: "2022 has been a landmark year for The Real Greek, with a particular focus on openings in the North of England. Not only have we opened our first Northern England property this year, but now we are expanding into Scotland, with ambitious growth plans to roll out more restaurants in this fantastic country. We’re very excited about the future of The Real Greek in Scotland."
The Real Greek embodies the culinary heritage of the Eastern Mediterranean. Taking in the best of Greece’s gastronomic traditions, from the hundreds of islands to the fertile mainland and mountains, as well as the latest innovations of the capital’s restaurant scene.
Utilising core ingredients directly sourced from Greece, the creative direction in the kitchen is led by Nikos Karathanos, the youngest Greek chef to be awarded a Michelin star at the age of just 27.
General Manager at The Real Greek Edinburgh Christiana Berg, comments: "St James Quarter, since its inception in 2021, has been such a firm favourite with shoppers, tourists and locals alike. Bringing something new and different to the area, and a cuisine that is so well loved and caters for everyone is very exciting. We can’t wait to welcome our guests in, over the busy Christmas period and beyond!"
The Real Greek will join the likes of Gordon Ramsay's Street Burger which recently opened as well as Duck & Waffle and EL & N which are both to open soon. The lower floors are also home to some of the country's biggest retail giants.
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