Best Greek Restaurants in Saigon

1. Hellas

• Address: 113B Ho Tung Mau, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 
• Open hours: 10.30 am - 11 pm 
• Price range: $2.22 - $13.30 (50,000 - 300,000 VND) 

Nice, cozy space and impressive food are those you can expect in Hellas. This Great restaurant has opened for years and served visitors one of the best dining experiences in Saigon. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine in the vibrant ambiance of Hellas. The food is of large portions, great quality, and genuine taste, while the space is open, bright, and stunning. Professional service with friendly staff and the young owner will make your experience even unforgettable. 

Nestled in the lively Ho Tung Mau street, district 1, the restaurant is the most suitable to stop by for lunch or dinner during your trip around the city center. 

2. Oia Castle

• Address: 119 Ton That Dam, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 
• Open hours: 9 am - 10 pm 
• Price range: $1.33 - $8.87 (30,000 - 200,000 VND) 

Oia Castle, specializing in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, offers the original taste and dining experience. The Greek restaurant itself is located right on Ton That Dam street, Saigon. Here, the menu is diverse with many different Greece and Mediterranean traditional dishes. Among them, some highlights are Peperonata salmon, seafood pizza, and lamp Gyros. The salmon is well-cooked, soft, and sweet, while the seafood pizza features a hot crusty base and fresh toppings. The lamp Gypros is scented with Tzatziki sauce, at first can be a bit strange but turns out delicious. Besides, the herbal-sauced steak will be the best choice for those looking for something healthy. To enhance the taste, try some cocktails here as well. 

Oia Castle’s space is greatly influenced by Mediterranean style with white, yellow, and blue as the main theme, making you feel like being on a ship. Besides, the restaurant features a big window, allowing you to look outside at Saigon’s streets while enjoying your meal. 

3. Cuu Non Hy Lap Restaurant

• Address: 395 Hoang Sa, Ward 8, District 3
• Open hours: 11 am - 11 pm 
• Price range: $2.20 - $8.81 (50,000 - 200,000 VND) 

Cuu Non-Hy Lap, with its tasty and authentic Greek delicacies and casual outdoor dining, is a unique and memorable Saigon experience. Located along the riverbank, the restaurant offers a stunning view of the river while you enjoy your meal. The food here is mainly Greek with Tzatziki, Hummus, and Garlic bread as starters, and different types of lamps as main dishes. Besides, there are Vietnamese - Greek fusions and Vietnamese cuisine. Try some grilled chicken and chicken hotpot as well.

The restaurant doesn’t feature too large an area but is cozy enough for you to feel comfortable while dining. You can come here with 1 to 2 friends. 

4. Taverna Greek- Turkish Restaurant

• Address: 7 Nguyen Luong Bang, Tan Phu Ward, District 7 
• Open hours: 10 am - 10 pm 
• Price range: $1.76 - $11.01 (40,000 - 250,000 VND) 

With truly Greek cuisine and a good vibe, Taverna Greek is a great place for special occasions. This Greek restaurant in Saigon offers the original taste of food, in which eggplant dip, chicken souvlaki, lamb meatball, and rice pudding are highly recommended. The food, generally, is tasty and fresh, portion sizes are generous, good for sharing, and overall it's very cheap for the quality you get.

The restaurant serves outdoor dining, allowing you to admire Saigon's streets while dining. You can come here with your lovers to enjoy your meal and chit chat with each other, which will be a memorable experience. 

5. Oliu Do Restaurant

• Address: 116A Hoang Dieu, Ward 12, District 4 
• Open hours: 11 am - 2 pm; 4 pm - 9 pm 
• Price range: $1.28 - $12.11 (29,000 - 275,000 VND) 

Oliu Do Restaurant offers significant dishes from the rich Greek cuisine and an interesting dining experience. The food here is well cooked with fresh, clean ingredients; thus delivering a great taste. On spending your meal here, try steaks, cheeses, and pasta. A glass of wine will give you a better taste. Besides, Oliu do serves several Vietnamese dishes such as crispy skin roasted chicken, spare ribs caramelized, and fried rice with chili sauce. After trying hot dishes, finish your meal with some sweet, cool ice cream. 

Oliu Do’s dining space is cozy with wooden furniture, light. Though not too large, it can offer you a comfortable feeling while dining. The restaurant is the most suitable for friends’ hangouts and small parties. 

6. Zeus Restaurant

• Address: 164 Cong Quynh, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1
• Open hours: 10 am - 11 pm 
• Price range: $6.61 - $9.69 (150,000 - 220,000 VND) 

As a casual dining Greek restaurant in Saigon, Zeus Restaurant is the most suitable for budget travelers. The restaurant itself offers Greek traditional cuisine with Souvlaki and Moussaka as the highlights. Souvlaki - grilled meat with pickles and rice cake, is soft, sweet, and juicy, while Moussaka features a hot, crusty base and well-seasoned toppings. Try some Greek yogurt for the desert as it will refresh your taste. 

Serving casual dinners, Zeus doesn’t feature a stunning space but is quite small and a bit uncomfortable. Therefore, you can opt for food delivery services. The food, on arriving at your place, might not remain the same quality as being directly served but is still good. 

Greek restaurants in Saigon are not abundant but of good quality. If you are craving some Greece food, get to 6 restaurants above to enjoy the tasty delicacies and interesting dining experience. 

Besides, Saigon has a lot more places for you to explore. You can check out at Ho Chi Minh City tours. 

Duc Anh Tran

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