Hungry Donkey

Name: Hungry Donkey
Address: 56 Wentworth street, London, United Kingdom, E1 7AL
Telephone: 020 7392 9649
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4

209 Reviews

£26 to £40

Greek

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We are launching our very own Eat Out & This Donkey Will Help YOU Out initiative for the entire month of September, giving you great reason to catch-up (safely) with friends and loved ones while enjoying our great Greek food and warm Greek hospitality in our safe and welcoming Greek corner in Aldgate East, while still benefiting from a great deal!
We want you to experience your own Greek holiday every day of the week! As such every Monday to Wednesday in September you: get 50% OFF food and refreshments when dining in! (max. £10 per guest)

You shouldn't have to travel to Greece to enjoy an authentic Greek meal, so at Hungry Donkey, we provide our guests with a wholesome, traditional, and home-cooked Greek dining experience in the heart of London.

When you dine with us you will enjoy delicious Greek food, a welcoming Greek atmosphere, and true Geek hospitality!

*due to the 22:00 curfew last booking time is 21:00 allowing for a quick dinner.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Greek, Vegetarian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–22:00
Phone number
020 7392 9649
Website
http://www.hungrydonkey.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Catering
Hungry Donkey caters for private events, office lunches, and special events. Give us a call to discuss your requirement in greater detail.
Private party contact
Reservations team: 020 7392 9649

Location
56 Wentworth street, London, E1 7AL
Area
Aldgate
Cross Street
corner with Old Castle Street
Parking Details
On street parking is free after 7 pm.
Public Transit
Aldgate East tube/Liverpool street tube.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Hand-Cut Chips£3.50
with graviera or feta cheese
Papoutsakia£5.00
Roasted aubergine, fresh tomato sauce & feta
Graviera Saganaki£6.50
Pan-fried aged Cretan graviera cheese
Zucchini Fritters£6.00
Gigantes£5.00
white runner beans baked in a tomato sauce
Soutzoukakia£6.50
Cumin & paprika infused lamb meatballs, served in a rich tomato sauce
Greek Sausage£6.00
Wild-boar, pork & leek sausage
Feta Bougiourdi£6.50
Oven-baked feta cheese with tomatoes & paprika
Grilled Halloumi£5.00
Spanakopita (Spinach-Pie)£4.50
Tiropita (Cheese-Pie)£4.50
Greek Pita Bread / Grilled Sourdough Bread£1.25

Cold Mezedes

Tzatziki£4.50
Greek yoghurt, cucumber & garlic
Htipiti£5.00
whipped feta, smoked paprika & Boukovo chillI
Taramas£5.00
cod roe & lemon
Melitzanosalata (Aubergine Dip)£4.50
roasted aubergine dip
Fava£4.50
yellow split-pea pureé, finely chopped onion
Dakos Barley Rusks£6.00
Topped with finely chopped tomato, onion, feta & capers

Salads

Greek£5.50
tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, olives & feta cheese
Roasted Beetroot£6.50
candy beetroots, walnuts & yoghurt garlic sauce
Cabbage & Carrot£4.00
red & white cabbage, carrot & organic grape molasses
Greek Potato Salad£6.00
capers, mustard, onion, dill & parsley

Main Dishes

Souvlaki Skewers

Two Skewers per Person Recommended

Chicken£3.00
Pork£3.00
Vegetarian£3.00

Souvlaki Pita Wraps

Served with tomato, onion, tzatziki & paprika; add haloumi cheese ‎£1; add caramelised onion ‎£0.50

Vegetarian£6.25
Pork£6.50
Chicken£7.00
Halloumi£7.00
Sausage£7.25
with mustard
Lamb£7.50

Plate Me Up

Our biggest portions of meat! Served up with hand-cut chips, cherry tomatoes and tzatziki

Pork£12.50
Chicken£13.50
Sausage£14.00
with mustard
Lamb£15.00

Smashing Plates

Traditional greek dishes, just like mama used to make

Moussaka£13.50
Briam£12.00
oven-roasted vegetables topped with feta cheese
Mushroom & Halloumi Pita Burger£12.50
served with hand-cut chips & rocket salad
Pork Prasoselino£13.50
celery & leek slow-braised pork served with Greek potato salad
Beef Stifado£14.50
slow-cooked beef, baby onions, cloves & cinnamon on chips

Desserts

Manouri Cheesecake£6.00
a true cheesecake in all its sense made with manouri cheese
Galaktoboureko£5.00
fluffy custard cream filo pastry soaked in syrup
Portokalopita£5.00
orange ripple cake
Chocolate Brownie£5.00
egg & dairy free chocolate brownie made with extra virgin olive oil
Bougatsa£5.50
warm semolina custard filo pie drizzled with cinnamon
Buffalo Milk Kaimaki Ice-Cream
- per scoop£3.00

What 209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

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LARI
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 24 September 2020
overall3food4service2ambience3
Nice place for a fast and more casual dinner. The food is very good. However, in our case, we didn't know much about Greek food. In our oppinion, the team could have given more suport. Moreover, we felt like we had to order and decide everything fast. We felt a little bit unconfortable for that. But its a nice place.
IS
IsabelleS
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 September 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our dinner at The Hungry Donkey. There are many veggie options in the menu and all were delicious. The service was fantastic. Will come again
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 September 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
The experience was great, the staff made you feel safe and helped you with whatever you needed. The service was quick and did not have to wait long to order, to be seated or for the food to arrive. We was not rushed. It was nice to see how they have adapted due to coronavirus as they had screens in between each table area, they had the track and trace barcode on the tables and they had barcodes for the menu and to pay at the table.
g
georgey
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 August 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Friendly welcome on arrival. Seated quickly at a patio table once booking was confirmed. Drinks also arrived promptly and the cool beer was most welcome due to the hot weather. We had a selection of small plates with a salad, which were mostly delicious. The spinach and cheese filo pastry was a tad dry and heavy but the rest was really good. Woukd return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 August 2020
overall4food3service5ambience5
Food was okay, our server Viktoria (I think that was her name) was very sweet and attentive.
SS
ScottS
Surrey
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 February 2020
overall1food3service2ambience3
Massively overpriced for what you get. Food was tasty enough and the service was OK if a bit slow, but the price is crazy considering the portions aren't at all large and the food is neither Michelin-starred nor AA rosette standard. Would not go back unless they revisit their pricing strategy!
M
Mc1301
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2020
overall4food5service4ambience2
We’ve eaten there now in past 2 weeks. Lovely food and staff. Only concern both times was the awful draft that the restaurant experiences because of layout and the large entrance door. Both times we’ve left feeling super cold. It’s lovely in the summer but we eat there with some trepidation in the winter. Can something be done to heat the place up more?? Hope so!! The only fault we could find . What we love: the wines, the fresh vine tomatoes, the lovely friendly service, and the food never disappoints from mezze nibbles and pittas to the meat to the desserts...
RS
RSant
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great place and excellent service.
D
Dianeeatsout101
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
It was a perfect local restaurant with good food and a good atmosphere which we will most certainly visit again.
MC
MichelleC
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 August 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really tasty Greek food and good service. I would definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 August 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great meal, friendly service. Happy to recommend for a friend's get-together.
A
Ajay
London
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 3 August 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great place. Great service. Recommended 100%
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 July 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
High quality food in a small but open and comfortable atmosphere. I would recommend Hungry Donkey to anyone (I just hope not too many people discover it as I don’t want it to be permanently booked up!!!)
M
Mc1301
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 23 June 2019
overall4food5service3ambience3
Service super friendly but much slower than would have liked. Especially as they weren’t at all busy. Food outstanding. A real favourite of mine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Surrey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 June 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Friendly atmosphere, authentic food.
PC
PeterC
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
It is rare for me to go to - and much more rare to like - Greek restaurants. Based on a selection of starters (mezedes), Hungry Donkey was excellent. As good as good places in Greece.
TS
TimS
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very crowded and obviously popular. Food was excellent and service quick
p
pennyw
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 June 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stopped by for a quick meal before the rush... quiet and clean and food was very tasty and well cooked. Staff were very amenable especially as my husband and I were quite choosy about where we sat! Great restaurant near to Liverpool st Station. Good value for money.
DP
DavidP
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and welcoming staff. Thank you for a lovely dinner.
J
Joanne77
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 22 May 2019
overall4food5service4ambience3
Went on a Weds evening. Arrived at 6.30 and the place was empty but soon filled up. My friend and I shared 6 of the hot and cold meme dishes - very tasty. Good value for money.
S
Simon
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 May 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Bright and airy good value Greek restaurant. Outside seating. Pleasant service. Good variety of freshly prepared food and generous portions. Nice for a break in the Petticoat Lane/Spitalfields area-much nicer than inside the market.
KC
KevinC
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 May 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best Greek food I’ve had. Simple and perfect. Great value as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food, great vegetarian options. Service was a little slow in terms of receiving the menu and a server taking our order, however the food did arrive quickly. Servers were friendly and happy to take the time to explain the menu to us. Only suggestion is to create a little space as the tables are a little cramped; otherwise very happy with our dining experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 May 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was amazing & tasted great! You could tell all the ingredients were cooked fresh, it was a great introduction to London after a tiring flight from Dublin! Would recommend :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 April 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service and good, had a lovely meal
DH
DebH
Oxford
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 April 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fabulous meal in a lovely place. Would definitely re-visit.
A
Alex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and very good food, one of the best we tried.
M
janeM
N. Ireland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous authentic Greek food & wines. Had 3 courses & devoured the lot (apart from the huge portion of galaktoboureko which was a bite too far!) Moussaka was delicious; real comfort food!
M
Mc1301
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
This place is a real find. Very unassuming in side but the food and wine quality was absolutely exceptional in every way. I had the warm pittas and tsaziki (sp?), the moussaka which came with a dozen of the juiciest and tastiest vine piccolo cherry tomatoes I can ever remember eating and the drop dead Greek cheese cheesecake.. Can’t wait to go again...
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ib2000
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
We went here because it was close to our hotel, and i noticed that they serve a couple of vegetarian dishes. This made me very happy, because i'm a big fan of Greek food, but most Greek dishes aren't vegetarian. The restaurant was very cute and had a nice vibe. A bit noisy, but that didn't bother me too much.
TP
TP11
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 January 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great little place, loved the setting - open and bright. Good selection on the menu including vegan and vegetarian options - food was flavourful and fresh! Service was great, very attentive. Definitely recommend for a nice casual meal!
S
Sheps
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is absolutely incredible; great variety on offer and all good portion sizes., fresh and authentic. It's a little on the expensive side, but really worth it. The Rhosecco sparkling wine is also beautiful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
68 reviews
vip
3.0
68 reviews
Dined on 9 October 2018
overall3food3service4ambience3
Good with friends nice staff and good Greek food and wines
PR
PatriciaRocha
London
76 reviews
vip
4.0
76 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
Amazing authentic Greek food - the meat was absolutely delicious. Service was perfect too and the venue despite small’ish is lovely. It’s not expensive, but it’s not super cheap.
EL
EmilyL
London
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a really lovely meal here. My husband has a couple of allergies and they were so friendly and welcoming and catered for him superbly. Delicious food, great ambience, wonderful service
MT
MarT
London
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
George and the staff took great care of us! Delicious, authentic Greek food, straight from the motherland. Doesn’t get much better than Hungary Donkey
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 August 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
On a visit to London from New York, we stopped in for dinner. Everything was really great! I loved the food, the staff was extremely welcoming and helpful. I’d 100% recommend the Hungry Donkey to friends visiting the area. I will be back for sure!
PS
PurpleString
London
35 reviews
vip
2.0
35 reviews
Dined on 9 August 2018
overall2food3service1ambience1
Cramped, or elbows touched the people at the next table. One fantastic waitress but ridiculously understaffed. And over priced. 2 drinks each and 5 tapas to share, £90
V
Veggie
London
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 5 August 2018
overall4food5service3ambience4
I do love this place as I love Greek food. The Greek tapas style menu is up my street as I like a choice, however, you can go for more of a main meal style too so everyone is happy. On the negative side it does work out quite expensive as a large wine for example is actually a medium priced as a large and the tapas can soon add up before you know it. On the positive the food is very good, they have good drinks choices, there is outside seating for a nice day. I would recommend for special occasions or a treat.
GB
GrahamB
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 June 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good choice of Greek food and value for money. Souvlaki was excellent. Friendly and helpful staff.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Hungry Donkey does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Hungry Donkey also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7392 9649.

Hungry Donkey is rated 4.4 stars by 209 OpenTable diners.

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Cross Street
corner with Old Castle Street
Area
Aldgate
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–22:00
Cuisines
Greek, Vegetarian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
On street parking is free after 7 pm.
Public Transit
Aldgate East tube/Liverpool street tube.
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hungrydonkey.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7392 9649
Catering
Hungry Donkey caters for private events, office lunches, and special events. Give us a call to discuss your requirement in greater detail.
Private party contact
Reservations team: 020 7392 9649

Hungry Donkey

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Nibbles - Mezedakia

Bio-Dynamic Olives£3.00

Pita Ladolemono£3.50

Selection of Dips£8.50

Mezedes & Salads

Hot Mezedes

Hand-Cut Chips£3.50

Papoutsakia£5.00

Graviera Saganaki£6.50

Zucchini Fritters£6.00

Gigantes£5.00

Soutzoukakia£6.50

Greek Sausage£6.00

Feta Bougiourdi£6.50

Grilled Halloumi£5.00

Spanakopita (Spinach-Pie)£4.50

Tiropita (Cheese-Pie)£4.50

Greek Pita Bread / Grilled Sourdough Bread£1.25

Cold Mezedes

Tzatziki£4.50

Htipiti£5.00

Taramas£5.00

Melitzanosalata (Aubergine Dip)£4.50

Fava£4.50

Dakos Barley Rusks£6.00

Salads

Greek£5.50

Roasted Beetroot£6.50

Cabbage & Carrot£4.00

Greek Potato Salad£6.00

Main Dishes

Souvlaki Skewers

Chicken£3.00

Pork£3.00

Vegetarian£3.00

Souvlaki Pita Wraps

Vegetarian£6.25

Pork£6.50

Chicken£7.00

Halloumi£7.00

Sausage£7.25

Lamb£7.50

Plate Me Up

Pork£12.50

Chicken£13.50

Sausage£14.00

Lamb£15.00

Smashing Plates

Moussaka£13.50

Briam£12.00

Mushroom & Halloumi Pita Burger£12.50

Pork Prasoselino£13.50

Beef Stifado£14.50

Desserts

Manouri Cheesecake£6.00

Galaktoboureko£5.00

Portokalopita£5.00

Chocolate Brownie£5.00

Bougatsa£5.50

Buffalo Milk Kaimaki Ice-Cream

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