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    Estia

    4.1 (953 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Crab Cake
    Jim R.

    It's been years since we've been here and the 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, the drinks, the food and the attentive staff. Very dark and cozy restaurant with seating for large groups well as intimate seating for couples. The menu is large but not overwhelming. The charcoal Grilled Octopus with red and sweet onions was delicious, as were the Grilled Sardines with lemon, olive oil and oregano ( an item you don't see on many menus). An assortment of Oysters were also very good. The Cheese Saganaki, pan fried cheese, was amazing. From the shared Fagri ( a whole filleted Mediterranean White Snapper) to the Crab Cake to the Spreads Pikilia, the dinner was enjoyed by all of us. Convenient to the Academy of Music and the Kimmel Center.

    Horiatiki salad
    Yvette K.

    Beautiful old world charm in this Geeek staple in the center of downtown Philly....love this place. Staff is on it and never farther than a table away. Food is great We came during happy hour and ordered several dishes at almost half price Had Saganaki cheese fire included Horiatiki salad Roasted lemon potatoes Avgolemono soup And walnut cake for dessert Three glasses of wine and Diet Coke Bill was 100 dollars? What?? Where am I?? recommend!! Come and stay a while I try to make it in every visit to Philly but had never experienced happy hour!! Highly recommend

    LOBSTER LINGUINI
    Elizabeth M.

    Began the evening at the high tops for happy hour. Great prices on select drinks and appetizers! Loved the well balanced expresso martini and flaky, flavorful spanakopita! We moved to the dining room for dinner (reservation). With the guidance of our server, Vera, we selected two delicious dishes-meaty, moist halibut and lavish, lip smacking lobster linguine! We enjoyed both then completed our meal with a shared piece of baklava ala mode. Highly recommend-food, ambience, service-all top notch on a Friday night.

    Laura P.

    Great environment and good service, but had to wait a while between appetizer and main course, but the food was good nonetheless. It was easy to make a reservation on OpenTable, the mussels were so juicy and tender, and the seas bass was also well cooked and boneless. Definitely would visit again!

    PASTA ALAGRECCA
    Yash V.

    Great upscale Greek restaurant. Server was highly attentive and efficient. Cheese saganaki was the highlight of the night.

    Grilled octopus
    Emma Z.

    Fine dining place right in the theater district. Better food quality than the modern version next door in my opinion, more traditional. The service could be slow, so if you are going to a show after dinner, plan for enough time. We tried multiple apps (salad, hummus spreads, octopus), entrees and sides, all were very delicious and with good portion. The grilled pitas had charred flavors, soft and fluffy. The grilled whole fish was cooked perfectly, crispy skin and tender meat (we go the fagri), with lemon butter and capers, good to share amongst 2-3. The lamb shank was very tender, pulled off the bones, with orzo and tomato sauce - wish there was more sauce, it was a bit dry. The roasted potatoes were amazing, creamy with crispy crust.

    Dover Sole
    Linda S.

    What a great experience! Our server was very nice and answered all our questions. He even took us over to look at the fresh fish to help us decide what to order. Because we we're ordering whole fish, we were unsure of the portion sizes so by seeing the fresh fish on ice we could better understand. The preparation was perfect. I ordered Dover Sole. Pan fried with a light flour coating and delicious lemon sauce to pour over it. My daughter had the Tsipoura which was char grilled. She loved it. We added the Greek salad for some veggies and enjoyed the feta cheese with the tomatoes, peppers and red onion. We had the chargrilled octopus as an appetizer and it was as good as I had in Greece. And the complimentary hummus and bread before the meal was delicious. We both chose the Dionysus cocktail which was light and tasty. No room for dessert unfortunately. The restaurant itself was very classy and I felt I could have been somewhere in the Mediterranean while there.

    Payal P.

    This was my first time visiting Estia. It's located off of Broad Street. I wasn't expecting it to be as big inside as it was. I was there for an event and there was a big event space downstairs. They started with some family style appetizers- bread with hummus, spread pikilia, spanakopita, cheese saganaki. The spread pikilia was really good. I like how the pita was deep fried and htipiti. The tzatziki was good quality too. I really liked the spanakopita as well. It was very fresh tasting with feta cheese and spinach in it. Then the salad course came. They had the basic romaine salad but the horiatiki salad was amazing. I really liked their fresh tomatoes, red onions, and feta mixed with the red vinegar. For my main course, I got the lamb chops. Usually, I find lamb chops too gammy. These didn't taste gammy at all. I think it was because they had been marinated in spices for 3 days. The dish also came with potatoes which were basic and that amazing tzatziki sauce. For dessert, there was a salted caramel baklava. I didn't taste the salted caramel part. Honestly, I thought it was just a pistachio baklava. Nonetheless, I loved the baklava.

    Spreads Pikilia, Estia Spritz
    Kathryn K.

    Celebrated by birthday there and they did not disappoint, bringing out a chocolate cookie fondant and cookies with candles at the end. The waiter was extremely friendly and personable. The restaurant was elegant as usual with beautiful touches making you feel like you're in Greece.

    Hayward L.

    Traditional, white tablecloth restaurant that's big on Greek favorites and seafood. The absolute highlight was the fiery cheese, served on a hot stone plate. Like it was literally on fire, and had a melt in your mouth texture. The seafood main course were pretty good. Large portion sizes. There is also a pretty expansive pre-theater menu which a lot of people seemed to go for. Our server was professional but a bit gruff. She was very 'directive', pushy and blunt, and seemed to assume we didn't understand the menu rather than taking into account different preferences.

    Matt G.

    I came here at the recommendation of a work colleague. This is a Greek Mediterranean restaurant. I arrived with a reservation and was seated immediately. I had time to review the menu before my order was taken. I placed my order for a lamb shank and the waiter attempted to upsell me twice to the lamb chops. I wasn't that hungry so I kept my order for the lamb shank. I had plenty of time to observe the decor from my table and thought they did a great job with the design and decor. I had a few beers while waiting and also received some complimentary bread. The food arrived and had great presentation and tasted great. My only improvement opportunity was the service. My waiter had many tables and no back-up so it took quite some time to check out. Solid four star visit.

    octopodi
    Alice L.

    beautiful greek restaurant with elevated decor and immaculate vibes! my boyfriend booked this dinner for my belated birthday celebration, and we loved it! we were seated near the back of the restaurant at a lovely booth that felt like a gazebo. there were even fake purple flowers hanging overhead that made the ambiance more romantic. we started our dinner with drinks, i had the dionysus which was sweet and refreshing. for our appetizer, we shared the octopodi and the cheese saganaki. while the flaming cheese was fun to look at, it was nothing special. i've had it at other greek restaurants before, but wanted my boyfriend to try it. we enjoyed it, but would opt for something else next time. out of the two, we preferred the octopodi. the octopus was flavorful and so tender, definitely would recommend! for our mains, we shared the tsipoura and the moussaka. the tsipoura was fantastic, it was moist, buttery, and lemony. i was shocked by how good the fish was, and it was quite light which made it easy to eat. there were some fish bones, but nothing that bothered me. the moussaka was much heavier, but delicious as well. it was my first time trying moussaka, and it reminded me a bit of shepherd's pie. it was flavorful, hearty, and comforting. we ended the night with the greek cheesecake which was phenomenal. the cheesecake was surprisingly light, and i loved the use of pistachio. my boyfriend also had an espresso with dessert. the service was good -- our waiter was knowledgeable, and our waters were refilled promptly. it was a little odd that our waiter seemed like he was in a rush, there was no small talk. we wrapped up our dinner around 9pm, and the restaurant was pretty empty at that point. i had a good experience overall, it was a great date night! this seems to be a pretty popular special occasion spot, there were several tables celebrating birthdays as well. would recommend! they also have a theatre menu which appears to be perfectly catered to grabbing dinner before a show. i'll have to check that out next time!

    Halibut
    Christian B.

    First time here with a large group of 10. We were quickly seated in a cozy room. The restaurant was larger than expected and comfortably sat multiple large groups. It had a chic mediterranean feel. Our server was pleasent and quickly got all our orders in a timely fashion. Our drinks and food quickly came out to perfection. Our server recommended the lamb chops and seafood options. I don't typically like lamb chops due to the gamey taste, but it was amazing and had no complaints. Their halibut was also very tender and flaky.

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    Ios Restobar

    4.5
    (31 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Unfortunately updating my review. As of recent few months and with changes in management, the food…read morehas gotten worse. Quality significantly went down, significantly. Also they now stopped playing greek music....and the vibe is not the same. However this place is still rocking its desserts as long as it doesn't change them. We usually come for desserts and beer. Staff is okay, we have our two favorites from the old crew (they are super nice & work hard) But There is one person, however, that floats between this place and their sister location cross the street, and he has never been nice, although we are regulars and everyone else who is from the old crew knows us. We usually are easy, friendly, don't ask much, tip 20%, and leave fast. But this person, let me tell you....horrible attitude every single time. Usually we see him at the bar. Sad, because he may have spoiled it for us.....I hope it doesn't happen to others customers. Suggestion: come for dessert and beer & sit outside, probably your best bet. That's what we'll do from now on most likely.

    This is actually the best Greek restaurant I've ever been to. I didn't take a single photo, but…read moretrust me the food is incredible. We were a group of three and we shared a bunch of plates. We got the IOS chips, spanakopita, beef & lamb flatbread, hummus with pita, Greek salad, halloumi, and a dessert I unfortunately don't know the name of. Not a single bad dish, everything was excellent . I've had my fair share of tzatziki, and not to be dramatic but theirs is next level! Our waitress was also so sweet. She checked on us regularly even though it was a busy Saturday night, and she helped us pick our dessert. Unfortunately for me, I don't live in Philly, but I need to come back here asap.

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    Almyra

    Almyra

    4.3
    (216 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$$

    Since our first visit, we have not been able to stop thinking about Almyra, and specifically the…read moreHorta (Greek wild greens). The Horta cannot be skipped when dining here! This time around we ordered many menu items to share once again. I definitely recommend this method with the way this menu is written! Trying both meat and seafood dishes, we have come to the conclusion that Almyra seems to do better with seafood than meat dishes, though this is not to say the meat dishes are bad. For dessert, my brother got the Budino again and my dad got the Baklava. The Baklava was unfortunately dry and hard, so while this is a classic Greek dessert I would opt for another dessert here. The dessert was made special, however, complete with a "Happy Birthday" design on the plate and a sparkler for my dad. The service was once again excellent. Our waitress was very attentive, upbeat, and helpful. Lastly, having come in the winter last time the restaurant was busy, but slightly more toned down. On this summer Saturday night the restaurant was very loud, which made it hard to hear conversation. This is a small thing, but something to keep in mind if you are looking for a more intimate dinner! We will definitely be back to Almyra again! I recommend giving Almyra a try and don't forget to order the Horta!

    stunning restaurant with an amazing happy hour, i was pleasantly surprised that almyra lives up to…read moreits hype! my friend and i dropped by on a whim for happy hour on wednesday, and we were blown away. i've always heard a lot about almyra, but have never came by despite living in the area. definitely regret not checking it out sooner because the happy hour was fantastic! for drinks, my friend and i both got mocktails which were off the menu. for food, we got the choices of five spreads, the crispy rice, and the filet and chicken kofta skewers. skip the skewers, they were overly salty and not worth the $8. the spreads, however, were incredible and i love that it came with both pita and also vegetables! yum! we also absolutely loved the crispy rice. so worth for $8, we got two orders and debated getting a third. i think it's such a good deal to get 4 pieces of tuna crispy rice for $8, some restaurants charge that price for a single piece. the crispy rice was crispy (yay) and generously loaded with tuna. i also liked the unique flavor profile that the olives added. service was great, food came out fast and our sever was very attentive! this is a beautiful restaurant with plenty of seating and fancy decor, definitely appropriate for a nice dinner. can't wait to come back!

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    Kanella

    Kanella

    4.1
    (354 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    What a fun Greek restaurant in the city is all about!…read more This spot is BYOY so you do not have to break your wallet if you want to throw back a few glasses of wine and also have some great specials including a special prix fixe offering of $45 for two apps, one main, and one dessert. I had this Manti dumpling with beef in it, and it was so fresh!! I did not love the yogurt mixed in with it but overall the flavor profile was spectacular and they gave me enough to have leftovers for another meal. The Lamb Kebab was very good, and the addition of the shishito pepper makes the dish pop! The baklava I surprisingly didn't love but the other item in the below picks for dessert was exceptional! This is one of those rare restaurants that I would return almost instantly even with stiff competition as South Philly has loads of restaurants to choose from. Highly Recommend and as always people SYOY!!!

    This place is cute inside, has good lighting, and is BYOB. The food was delicious -- they gave us a…read morelot of pita for all the dips we got. The meat was also very yummy (the adana kebab and chicken especially) and the rice was really good and flavorful. The dessert was to die for! The kunefe was amazing and I will be coming back to eat it. They also gave us baklava on the house. It's not too expensive also and the service is pretty good. Highly recommend!

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    Greek From Greece

    Greek From Greece

    4.5
    (34 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Had a delicious lunch at Greek from Greece in university city. Popular restaurant close to Drexel…read more Spacious dinning area with outdoor seating. Went for hot bar. Many menu options. Salmon was delicious! Added fresh vegetables, rice, tzaziki, hummus and peta bread. Sat outside on a beautiful summer day. Spoke with the owner, who is very easy to talk to and passionate about his restaurant. He is a Greek American and Philly native. Keep a look out for the Greek from Greece food trucks at major events in Philly over the summer.

    Visit GFG regularly to meet up with people who go to Drexel or to do some work on campus when I…read moreneed a change of scenery. Recently, I was having a quick afternoon meet-up with some friends. Coffee is pretty OK, but the selection of Greek pastries and food is pretty wide. I've had the food before, which I found to be just OK, but the pastries (esp. the spanakopita) was spot on and delicious. I had some non-coffee drinks recently, and they were good enough to feel refreshed, but nothing to phone home about. Lots of seating here, but usually a lot of it is taken by Drexel student groups working. Back room has a lot more but is also strangely dim, so I'd honestly have a hard time if I was found to be working back there. Front seating though is nice with the natural lighting! For some reason they were blasting music today at a level that made it difficult to work even through AirPods. Maybe I'm misunderstanding something about Greek cafes in particular, but it wasn't the greatest environment. Service is always prompt. I've found it to not always be the friendliest but they get the job done. Late hours are a plus amongst cafes in U-City, so I'll still stop by.

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    Villekebabs and Platters

    Villekebabs and Platters

    4.7
    (88 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I'm not quite sure how we found this place, but it has been worked into our regular rotation for…read morelunch. It provides a chill atmosphere and some very taste food. While they are usually lightly staffed when we come, the staff is always on point, friendly, and willing to help with selections. My go to has been their platters. You get plenty of protein, a heavy salad, and some amazing rice. I mean, I do not usually get to into rice, but their is great. One of the staff recommended this non-alcoholic beers they had it various flavors which I'm sort of hooked on. I can't remember the brand but I usually go Apple or Strawberry. Their Chai is also very good if you are in a tea mood. Overall, a clear recommend in my book. Enjoy!

    This is a Kebab restaurant in Philly. It has modern vibes -…read morenot really a hole in the wall vibe. It feels upscale but still small. I got some platters and I really enjoyed it. Each table has three sauces. There is the white sauce, and a red and green sauce. The white sauce is good - like a mix between ranch and tzitzaki. The green sauce is minty, and the red one is spicy. I was really happy with the lamb. It was very tender and flavorful. It also came hot out of the grill. It didn't have a "strong" lamb flavor and was slightly smoky. The rice was super fragrant. I think it had a lot of butter or oil so it felt moist, and the carrots/raisons inside were a nice touch. The food went really well with the three sauces. There was also a good cardamom flavor inside. The food came with a ciabatta-like fried bread. I recommend this restaurant

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    Figs

    Figs

    4.0
    (345 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Neighborhood BYOB spot serving up various Mediterranean cuisine. Many people bringing in bottles of…read morewine to enjoy with dinner. When it's busy, it does get a bit cramped in there, but staff are welcoming and make sure everyone is comfortable. They do now take credit card recently. Dinner is served with a small bread basket. Started with the tapas platter which seemed a bit uninspired, though fine. Braised lamb shank was a large portion. The lamb itself needed to be trimmed quite a bit, though it was quite tender and had good flavor. The bed of veggies below were a bit bland compared to the apple cider saffron broth that was mentioned on the menu. Both salmon dishes that others at my table got said they were good. Nice dinner spot, thanks

    I came here solo and ordered quite a bit for one. The food looked beautiful, but a few things…read moredidn't match the experience I was hoping for. I started with the fresh tuna appetizer. The sashimi itself was underwhelming, but the wasabi, ginger, and seaweed added much needed flavor. I also tried the salad, which included sweet beets that weren't mentioned on the menu. The description said roasted, but I couldn't taste that at all. If anything, it tasted more like sweet and pickled flavor. I ordered the Ciuppin next. The server warned me it would be spicy, but it arrived almost completely bland. I had to ask for extra black pepper just to get some flavor. The mussels and shrimp were very good, but the pasta / sauce ratio was off. There wasn't nearly enough sauce to coat the pasta, which left the dish lacking flavor. From the photo, it looks like the sauce would cover everything, but once you start mixing it, you realize it doesn't go far at all. Then I ordered the warm apple cobbler for dessert. I was expecting something baked and comforting. Instead I received uncooked oats mixed with cooked apples and a scoop of ice cream on top. Why is this called warm apple cobbler on the menu? And why didn't they explain in the description that this contains uncooked oats in every bite? I was so disappointed because I don't eat oats and certainly would not have ordered this if I would have known. It resembles a breakfast granola bar rather than a cobbler. It felt lazy and misleading. I paid for my meal using my phone. After I left a tip and completed the transaction, the server told me, "We usually don't accept anything less than 18%," and pointed out that what I left was much lower than what they expect. Then she walked away without another word. Even though the menu clearly states that only applies to parties of six or more. I was dining alone. Tips are earned, and honestly, the food wasn't that good, especially not after being served a trail mix dessert pretending to be cobbler. I was surprised she questioned the amount I chose to leave for a solo meal, especially after everything was already processed. I shouldn't have left anything at all. Tipping is optional, and the experience just didn't earn more. Items reviewed Ciuppin Roasted beet and string bean salad The tuna sashimi , ginger, wasabi , seaweed salad appetizer Warm Apple Cobbler

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