Family Recipes · Ioannina & Corfu · Since 2013
Authentic Greek Food
in Bath
Not Greek-inspired. Not a Greek theme. Actual Greek food — made by a Greek family, using the same recipes they grew up with in northern Greece.
The Real Thing
What Actually Makes Greek Food Authentic
There's a lot of Greek-style food in the UK. Gyros shops, Hellenic-themed chains, and menus full of hummus and pitta. None of that is what you'll find here.
Jars Meze is run by a Greek family whose roots are in Ioannina — a city in northwestern Greece famous for its distinct culinary traditions. Our Kleftiko is the Kleftiko they grew up eating. Our Spanakopita is made to a recipe that hasn't changed in decades. Our dips are hand-made every morning.
That's authenticity. Not a logo, not a flag on the wall — the food itself.
The Dishes That Prove It
Three Dishes That Could Only Come From a Greek Kitchen
Made From Scratch, Every Morning
Spanakopita
Crispy layers of hand-folded filo pastry packed with fresh spinach, feta cheese, and herbs. This is the dish that separates real Greek cooking from imitation. Ours is made daily — you'll taste the difference immediately.
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Kleftiko from Ioannina
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder wrapped in parchment with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon. It cooks for hours until the meat is impossibly tender and infused with the mountains of northern Greece. This is the one that gets ordered again and again.
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Humble. Perfect. Greek.
Gigantes from Prespes
Giant butter beans slow-baked in a rich tomato and herb sauce. A dish that proves great food doesn't need complexity — just quality ingredients, patience, and a recipe passed down through generations.
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Start Here
The Meze Selection — Order 4 or 5 to Share
This is how a Greek meal begins. Pick a selection, share it around the table with warm pita, and work your way through. It's social, it's relaxed, and it's the best way to eat.
Tzatziki
Hummus
Dolmades
Spanakopita
Bouyiourdi
Taramosalata
You'll Find Us Here
6 Northumberland Place, Bath
Right in the heart of Bath's pedestrian centre — 2 minutes from the Roman Baths, a stone's throw from the High Street. We're the Greek restaurant tucked into one of Bath's most characterful little lanes.
People Who Know Greek Food — and Love Ours
“I've eaten Greek food across the UK and in Greece itself. Jars Meze is the real deal. The flavours are genuine, the portions are generous, and the Kleftiko is as good as anything I've had in Thessaloniki.”
Sophie L.
“The meze selection here is proper — not just hummus and pitta, but proper Greek dips I've never tried before. The Tirokafteri and the stuffed vine leaves were revelations. Already planning another visit.”
Oliver T.
“Best meal I've had in Bath. The food tastes like it was cooked by someone who actually cares. The Moussaka was perfect, the baklava was extraordinary. Outstanding.”
Naomi C.
Common Questions
What makes this the most authentic Greek food in Bath?
Our recipes come directly from our family's heritage in Ioannina, northern Greece. We don't adapt or anglicise anything. The spices, the techniques, the sourcing — it all comes straight from a Greek family tradition going back generations. That's what tastes different.
What should I order if I've never eaten Greek food before?
Start with the meze selection — order 4 or 5 dips and some warm pita. Then share a main or two between the table. The Kleftiko and the Moussaka are the best entry points. You'll leave a convert.
Is the food made fresh or pre-prepared?
Everything is made here, in our kitchen, every day. The dips, the pastries, the slow-cooked mains — nothing is batch-cooked and reheated. That's why the food tastes the way it does.
Do you serve vegetarian and vegan options?
Many. Greek cuisine has a rich tradition of vegetable-forward dishes. Our Gigantes from Prespes, stuffed vine leaves, roasted aubergine, spanakopita, and briam are all brilliant plant-based options.
Do I need to book in advance?
We recommend it — especially Thursday through Saturday evenings. We fill up quickly. You can book online in 30 seconds or call us on 01225 471434.
Come and Taste the
Difference
Booking takes 30 seconds. The memory lasts longer.