Say Hello to Halloumi

The owners of Finnieston’s Rioja, Kevin Campbell and Antonio Cavbajosa, have opened a brand new Greek restaurant – Halloumi – at 161 Hope Street. Continuing the tapas-style food they served at Rioja, the 80-seater restaurant is offering a selection of contemporary Greek dishes including delicately marinated, skewered meats and poultry and fresh Scottish seafood.
Head Chef Andreas Christoforou’s inspiration for the menu stems from spending his childhood summers in Cyprus soaking up the culture, and the lifestyle, and learning how to cook from his Cypriot grandparents. He says, “I spent every summer in Cyprus growing up, learning from my family and the secrets to their innovative and aromatic cooking. You use what you have in the garden. Now, Glasgow is my garden, and I want you to taste it!  We’re cooking everything to order using homegrown, locally sourced ingredients. It’s Greek food, but nothing like you’ve tasted before.”
The restaurant also boasts a bright interior that is decorated in white and blue washed walls giving it an authentic Mediterranean feel.