ERGON House Brings Thessaloniki's Flavours to Covent Garden

ERGON, the lauded Greek group originating from Thessaloniki, is poised to make its mark on Covent Garden with the debut of ERGON House London. Opening its doors on 16th November at 26 King Street, this venture is more than just a restaurant; it’s a comprehensive homage to Greek gastronomic tradition. The building houses not only a Greek dining room but also a deli and café, a store dedicated to Greek producers, and rooms for guests.

This establishment signals ERGON’s first House outside Greece, expanding its reach beyond its existing Mayfair deli and the recently opened Taverna Ermou on James Street. The menu, crafted with modern Greek sensibilities, features dishes like a signature Greek salad with pita, cherry tomatoes, feta, and Kalamata olive powder, alongside grilled octopus paired with yellow split pea purée and sun-dried tomato paste.

Desserts are equally enticing, with offerings such as portokalopita — a zesty orange phyllo pie — and baklava served with pistachio ice cream. The dining room's aesthetic is as carefully curated as the menu, featuring natural materials like stone and marble. A striking three-metre paper-cut artwork by Stratis Tavlaridis adorns the main wall, lending the space an air of artful sophistication.

ERGON’s Covent Garden opening is part of a broader trend of vibrant gastronomic activity in the area, joining the likes of Zylia, a Greek-Cypriot taverna at Arcade, and Cassette, a French establishment from the Levan team. The scene is dynamic, with new ventures such as the Devonshire team’s pub in the works at The Lady’s former offices on Bedford Street.

The roots of ERGON trace back to the founders’ grandfather, a grocer in Thessaloniki. Today, the group serves over a million guests annually across locations in Thessaloniki, Athens, Doha, Dubai, and London. This expansion into Covent Garden is a testament to ERGON’s enduring appeal and commitment to spreading its gastronomic ethos.