The Real Greek is opening its first restaurant up North here in Manchester

In its first venture up North, the popular Greek restaurant The Real Greek will be taking over a site in Manchester’s Corn Exchange.

The restaurant chain, which is part of the same group as Mosley Street’s pizzeria Franco Manc, will be taking over the site formerly occupied by Wahaca, Place North West reports.

The Real Greek has experienced massive success with it’s existing restaurants – situated in locations such as Bournemouth, Norwich, Southampton, Reading, Bristol and Bracknell – mainly with thanks to its Mediterranean inspired menu which celebrates the ‘many different cultures and influences that now shape modern Greek cuisine‘. 

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A definite menu highlight is The Real Greek’s lunchtime £6.45 souvlaki wraps, which give diners the choice of Loukaniko sausage pork belly, lamb meatballs, halloumi, falafel and jackfruit, all of which will be served in a wrap with chips, salad and a homemade tzatziki.

Also on the menu, diners can expect to find grilled octopus and lamb served with minted yoghurt, Melitzanosalata – which is a tasty blend of smoked aubergine, garlic, shallots and lemon, and Spinach Tiropitakia – handmade filo pastry parcels with leek, spinach and feta. 

The Real Greek will also be offering a set ‘Filoxenia dinner menu‘ with a selection of four dishes throughout the week for just £13.95 per person, and the ‘Tonia’s selection‘ set menu with a selection of eight dishes for two people at £36.

As expected, there will also be a handsome selection of Greek wine, all available by the glass, carafe or bottle, as well as the famous Greek aperitif Ouzo. 

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David Page, chairman of Fulham Shore, said: “Fulham Shore continues to experience growing sales across both our businesses. Many of our restaurants throughout the UK continue to break trading records on a regular basis.  

“We are accelerating our growth in the UK and abroad. We continue to trade ahead of our own expectations and have a strong pipeline of exciting new locations.” 

An opening date for The Real Greek is yet to be confirmed. Head over to their website for news and updates.