A small, busy Greek restaurant delivering excellent-value gyros, souvlaki, generous portions and warm service, with booking advisable and delivery quality less dependable than dining in.
Meat the Greeks at No3 wins diners over with tender meats, homemade chips and flavourful dips, backed by attentive, friendly service. Cramped seating and inconsistent delivery orders keep it just short of the very top tier. Its tucked-away side-street setting adds intimate charm, though it offers no direct parking.
Tucked up a side street near Cheltenham town centre, Meat the Greeks at No3 feels like a lively little neighbourhood room rather than a polished large-format restaurant. Reviews repeatedly paint a cosy, busy scene with Greek music, the smell of char-grilled meat and staff who are unusually warm and helpful. The catch is physical: it is small, so evening tables disappear quickly. The cooking is traditional, hearty Greek grill food rather than culinary theatre. Gyros, souvlaki, Greek sausages, dips, warm pitta and hand-cut chips are the centre of gravity, with lamb souvlaki and mixed grills drawing especially enthusiastic praise. Portions are generous enough to make the current £24-31 full-meal estimate feel very fair. Takeaway is a strong option, though a handful of delivery reviews describe cool food, soggy chips or an overcooked pitta. Families should find plenty to work with: chicken nuggets, chips, simple souvlaki, wraps, halloumi and falafel give both cautious and adventurous eaters an obvious route through the menu. One reviewer specifically says a fussy child loved the meal. The compact room and booking pressure are the main practical considerations, not the food itself.
Area vibe: Elegant, festival-focused market town with Regency architecture and a busy town-centre feel
Safety: Generally safe with good evening footfall on main streets though quieter residential pockets at night
What's nearby: Close to The Promenade, Montpellier, shops, cafes, and Cheltenham town centre transport links
The strongest orders centre on tender grilled meats, homemade chips, and generously portioned Greek dips.
Plan around a compact, busy room and remember that the dine-in experience is more reliable than delivery.
Generous portions and modest grill prices make the restaurant good value, though delivery adds caveats.