Ousia Muswell Hill

Ousia Muswell Hill is a celebrated Greek-Cypriot restaurant at 162 Fortis Green Road, the second branch of the acclaimed Ousia group (the original is on Charlotte Street W1). OpenTable named it the best reviewed restaurant in Muswell Hill (March 2025) and ranked it #1 for both service and ambiance in the area. TripAdvisor reviews are effusive: "Haven't been to a better Greek restaurant in North London -- think Muswell Hill is probably better overall than the famous West End Ousia." A regular diner writes: "Ousia has become my weekly Friday dine out! Every dish is beautifully presented and delicious. The Ousia team are outstanding -- attentive without being intrusive. I always feel like I'm on holiday when I come here." Own website updated for 2025. AllInLondon listed.

The menu is built around authentic Greek-Cypriot tapas-style small plates: dips of houmous, tzatziki, taramasalata and melitzanosalata; halloumi frites, spanakopita and beetroot-dressed gigandes for vegetarians; charcoal-grilled loukanika sausage, pork and chicken souvlaki, twin lamb cutlets and seafood specials of sardeles (sardines), marida (whitebait), octopodi and garides (prawns). Robust mains include stifado, moussaka and slow-cooked kleftiko. Greek, Cypriot and French wines. Signature cocktails. Dog-friendly. Cosy outdoor terrace. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Open Wednesday to Sunday. Website: ousiarestaurant.com.