what they serve: authentic (tapa-sized) Greek dishes located inside an old Chinese printing press in Chinatown highly highly recommend checking this place out if you're craving greek food. they don't accept reservations so your best bet is to secure a table at an off hour weeknight what we ordered * lamb chops: perfectly grilled and seasoned. served with the FRESHEST fries * shrimp: currently hyperfixated on shrimp and the orzo cream sauce is s-tier * spanka: dude the feta and spinach and phyllo dough combo is goated * calamari: they said they ship in their calamari fresh everyday. this was GOOD TOO but prob my least favorite * cheesecake: GET THIS ONE. OH MY 10/10 IT WAS CREAMY BUT NOT OVERLY CREAMY. THE CRUST WAS GIVING BROWN BUTTER. IT WAS SO GOOD. OH MY I LOVE. NOT TOO SWEET service: EVERYONE WAS SO NICE & GENUINE. I LOVE IT HERE. read more

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Kiki's has been on my list since I moved to NYC ~5 years ago and it was finally time to try it out! I went with a group of 4 on a Friday around 6:45pm. Unsurprisingly, there was a long line to put down our names on that gloriously warm and sunny spring evening. We were told the wait time was 1-1.5 hours which honestly went by so fast because there are so many fun places around the area. We got our table at around 8pm in the restaurant area right across the street. I can definitely see the timeless appeal of this place-- the vibes are so fun, the energy is young and vibrant, lights are dim, the music is loud, the smell of sizzling grilled meats and fries fills the space -- all of this hidden behind the facade of a printshop in Chinatown. It's a one-of-a-kind place. The food was pretty good and reasonably priced. We shared: - bottle of orange wine: very generously priced which we easily split amongst us 4. The wine was bright, refreshing and had a lot of body. - dips: we ordered the tzaitziki and the fava bean dip. They accidentally gave us the tirokafteri (or spicy feta) initially which was ironically my favorite dip out of the ones we tried, with the perfect creamy and spicy balance. The tzaitziki was also delicious, refreshing, and cool. The fava bean dip eventually came and it was a bit flat in flavor and texture compared to the other two. It tasted like blended fava beans with some capers on top and no other flavor elements. It was also a bit dry and I was expecting a texture more similar to hummus. The dips came with very delicious pita/regular bread and we also asked for cucumber slices for our gluten free friend (didn't know this was an option but cool!). - octopus: pretty small portion for 4 people but amazing! The octopus was super tender and flavorful. Considering how busy this place is, I was surprised at how well made this was. They have the dish mastered. Highly recommend! Would order again. - gigante beans: tomato bean stew, pretty good and filling! Good to share if you want something a bit more hearty and warm. Also gluten free! Perfect for colder months. - saganaki: I think I would come back exclusively for this alone. It's the perfect dish: the salty and melty cheese is packed inside layers of crispy, flaky, buttery phyllo, with sweet honey on top. This had the perfect balance of flavors and textures. I would order one for myself next time. Definitely a crowd favorite. - mixed grill: the menu said this was for 3 but it was actually a very generous portion for us 4. Delicious meats: it had lamb chops, some chicken and pork souvlaki, Greek sausage, and ground beef patties, all over a bed of well seasoned fries and pita. Truly a stellar dish. Perfect to share and super satisfying. - desserts: we tried the baklava and cheesecake. The baklava came completely without structure and was not that good (too heavy on the cinnamon for my taste and not enough filling), however the cheesecake was rich and creamy with a tangy flavor that perfectly balanced the sweet strawberries and delicious crust! Very well made. My major critique is that the service was quite disappointing. I felt like our waitress was not very kind/ helpful/ was annoyed at us perpetually for no good reason. Additionally, items in our order were messed up or came out too late (which is usually acceptable because we all make mistakes but flagging down anyone for help was virtually impossible). Ultimately, I would probably come again with a group of young people because the food was so good and affordable. The vibe is also pretty unique. However, Kiki's could certainly benefit from polishing its service a bit/ hiring more staff so there is enough attention to customers. While they understandably manage tremendous volumes of people, especially over weekends, that should not come at the expense of the customer experience. read more

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I arrived earlier than my friends so I couldn't get seated until the full party was there. I waited at the bar and it took awhile for someone to serve me at the bar. I was served a glass of water and a menu. I asked about non alcoholic options and wasn't interested as it was mostly sodas or a sparkling water. I decided to order nothing at the bar and I wasn't met with contempt or anything so I appreciated that. The host was nice and was the one who served me while also hosting. My friends arrived and we were seated, no issues with us dictating which 4 person table we would prefer. We ordered the octopus, the spinach/tomato dish, zucchini chips, moussaka and something from the grill - some ground beef. The zucchini chips came out first and it was fine. A bit soggy but flavoring was decent. The spinach tomato came out next and that was really good, highly recommend. My friend thought it was sour but I didn't think it was that sour. The octopus was good but a tad too salty maybe and we also over drenched it with lemon, so it was okay. I wasn't a fan of the moussaka since it was my first time trying this and I'm not a fan of cinnamon used in this way. The ground beef from the grill had good flavoring, but a bit boring of a dish. Overall service was pretty good and food was decent. I think I needed a bit more variety with food. Perhaps I'll try the fish next time and their chicken. read more

Kiki's - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Kiki's was always packed every time I walked by. Now that the weather is warmer, I made my way down to check out their Greek dishes. My friend was recovering from a GI bug so we had an abbreviated dinner and focused more on their small plates. The taramosalata features fish roe and covered an umami, savoriness that went well with their pita. The crunchy walnut served a textural contrast against the eggplant mash melitzanosalata, which again was perfect as a dip. The grilled octopus was well-seasoned. The larger pieces were very tender. The saganaki is a nice treat for those who like the sweet-savory combo. The crispy phyllo adds another textural contrast and the lemon juice helps balance out the bold sweetness from the honey. The maroulosalata salad had fresh veggies and a good balance of the herbs and feta. When the weather is nice, they have a good amount of outdoor seating. They don't do reservations but the line moved quickly on a weekday night. Food came out quick. Staff were polite. I look forward to coming back and trying their larger dishes and meat options! read more

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This place is usually busy. My best friend and I stopped by to see if any seats were available. Surprisingly, it was quite empty. We ordered the mixed grill. I'm not a big fan of lamb chops, but I would go back again just for the lamb chop. It is very flavorful, and the meat is so tender. Our waitress is amazing. We left a bag behind, and she ran out to make sure and return the bag to us read more

We came here on a Sunday and was able to find seating because we put our names right at noon! The restaurant always has delicious food and drinks so we ordered the house wine, beer, calamari, zucchini fries, chicken and lamb chops. We enjoyed the zucchini chips and will try the meat platter next time! Servers were attentive and great as well! read more

Love this gem in the lower east side! The food is great, the prices and the service. If you get there early you might be able to get a table outside when the weather is nice. We usually get the zucchini fries, the chicken, lamb chomps and definitely some house wine (the rose and white are very good). read more

Solid spot with greek classics. Big fan of the various spreads and the Greek salad. I wish they'd expand their entree list - it's pretty limited. We've always had good service here. read more

I came here with two friends for dinner on Veteran's Day -- at 7pm, there was plenty of seating, but people definitely started arriving in droves soon after. Note that they won't seat your party until everyone is here. The wait soon after us rose to about 1.5 hours, but thankfully, we only had to wait about ten minutes for our table. My favorite thing about this restaurant is probably the ambiance. It's surprisingly spacious inside, and with a lot of dark wood and dim lighting it felt like a crossover between a pub and a rustic farmhouse. I also saw some nooks with long tables, so this could be a great spot for a larger group. The service was prompt. For a table of three, we ordered the Horiatiki Salad, Zucchini Chips, Mama's Oven-Roasted Chicken, and Moussaka. All the food was good, though not amazing. I really liked the zucchini chips, which were evenly crisped and tasty, but the chicken was a bit disappointing, and the moussaka interestingly tasted like it had some cinnamon-y fruit slices at the bottom. For dessert, we split the greek yogurt with sour cherry preserves. The greek yogurt was high-quality, but wasn't anything surprising. The cherry preserves, though, were honeyed, almost like a liquid taffy, and absolutely delicious. The price came out to about $35/person, which I thought was pretty good for a dinner out in New York. Overall: lovely ambiance, good food, pretty good prices. I probably wouldn't wait more than twenty minutes to eat here, but I enjoyed my experience! read more

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Hot take: I thought this place was super mid and over hyped. I've been here twice and have just never figured out the wow factor. Plus they don't even do reservations so you have to put your name on a waitlist. The food wasn't memorable in my opinion. read more

On a Tuesday night, the restaurant started to get busy around 6pm. They don't seat you until most of your party arrives and they don't take reservations. We had a party of 8 and were seated almost immediately at around 6:30, but were warned that our 1.5 hour dining time would start even though the whole party didn't arrive yet the moment we sit down. The food comes out pretty quickly so this wasn't a problem. We decided to do family style dining where we all shared a little of each dish. I'm glad we went that route so I could try more of each dish and give a fair review of their food! The dishes came out in no particular order - when it was ready to be served. To start, we had the horiatiki which is a Greek salad. A very classic salad but theirs had bigger pieces/chunks of cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes and olives as opposed to cutting things smaller. Taste wise was pretty okay. We did have a few allergy/ food preferences where everything with feta was on the side. So we loved that they were able to accommodate for that! Brownie points for that! We also ordered the Saganaki, Zuchinni chips, grilled octopus and calamari from the Hot Small Plates section of the menu. The Saganaki was very crispy with the phyllo dough and pretty sweet as it was drizzled in honey. Another good classic that paired well with the hot cheese! zucchini chips were lightly crispy and thin. A healthy option that satisfies any chip craving. The grilled octopus came as a recommendation. Texture wise I think it was overcooked and a little bland but I'm glad I tried it! The calamari though was superb and would order again. We ordered one dish from the Traditional Plates section of the menu- the moussaka - which is reminiscent of a shepherds pie. Presentation was great and it was a solid option. The potato on top is mashed. The stars of the show were from the Grill. We ordered the Mixed Grill Platter on a bed of hand cut fries and the Fresh Whole Fish - Branzino with oven-roasted potatoes. These two dishes I would definitely definitely order again. The meat had a nice char to it, nicely seasoned, and the sausages were so good! I didn't have the lamb as I don't love it but the people who had it loved it. The branzino itself was a whole fish and served as such so it understandably had a lot of bones so be careful if you do order it! It was cooked well and the lemon roasted potatoes were great! Very lemony and I enjoyed the sauce from that with the fish. To end, we ordered a few baklavas to share. By far, the best baklavas that I've had in Manhattan. Very crispy, crunchy, and full of flavor! 5/5 would definitely come back again. P.S. there isn't an English sign that points that this place is Kiki's. They kept the old sign that's from a printing company. The place is on the corner of Division St and Orchard St. If coming between 6pm and about 9pm, this place is hard to miss as there's usually people waiting on the sidewalk and congregating casually. read more

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Cozy meal on a cold day! Love the lamp chops and moussaka! The Greek wine complemented the heavier dishes well, and the dishes were great to share. read more

overall liked the food! standouts were the grilled octopus appetizer (surprisingly SOOOO tender) and the yogurt dip with pita. lamb chops/meat platter dish was good flavor wise but some of the meat was a little dry. ambiance was cute and servers were helpful but seating was quite cramped :(. fun divey place in LES for a yummy and cute dinner! read more

Kiki's - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

So good! I'd go during an off hour so service is fast and there's no wait. We got the Greek salad, lamb chops, and a spicy cheese dip. The fries that came with the lamb chops were delish alongside the lamb! The cheese dip was a little salty. Please get the cold cheesecake! It was the perfect ending to the meal. read more

Kiki's - Nikos Cold Cheesecake - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a Greek Tapas Restaurant. The Entree selection is very limited and not recommended. Try to sit in the main room as there is too much activity in front. Been there- Done that- enough said. read more

It's fun, it's fresh, it's delicious, it's kiki's Had multiple recommendations for Kiki's and let me tell ya: GO! Super fresh Mediterranean /greek fare in a homey, vibey space. When the windows are open this place is transformative. The workers are great. So nice, appreciative, and attentive. The server i had was on her first day and the place was jumping. She kept her cool and took care of folks as she could. I got some sausage, fries, and hummus. Everything was super. Light, fresh, and nourishing. read more

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I came back here again today, oddly enough the service was even worse than last time. It was early in the day, not many people were there, I was one of the first ones and got a table immediately. I tried to order octopus but they didn't have any, I ordered spanakopita as an appetizer and mixed grill as the main dish. 30 minutes pass, my waiter is nowhere to be seen, it's been a long time since i've been here and i forgot they don't give free pita with tzaziki (despite every greek place doing it). No pita, no spanakopita, no waiter while people that got there later than me have constantly had their waitress there and got their food already. So 30 minutes just waiting with no food of any kind and watching everyone else eat. I get up and walk to him, he tells me no complimentary pita and he'll check on the Spinach pie. I order a pita with tzaziki because i was starving. 5 mins later, the spinach pie comes out. Meh, it was ok. Definitely not worth a 35 minute wait. Then 5 mins after that they bring out the mixed grill... with honey mustard? Who goes to a greek restaurant for honey mustard? The lamb and bifteki are supposed to go with Tzaziki. The fries were so salty I was barely able to eat them. 10 mins after the mixed grill comes out, the pita with tzaziki comes out.. barely any tzaziki. They treat this thing like it is gold. Overall: Not coming back again. The service is lousy and the food isn't worth it. read more

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This is such a great spot located in space with a unique setup. I was disappointed they ran out of their house red but enjoyed an alternative they recommended. The branzino was fabulous and the star of the show - full of flavor! read more

Kiki's - Branzino - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

We came here for dinner on Thursday night and luckily scored 2 bar seats as soon as we got there. If you won't be okay with bar seating expect at least an hour wait. They are walk in only. The vibe is very cool and it feels very cozy! The wait staff seemed passionate and gave us lots of recommendations. Here is what we thought of the food: Lemon potatoes: 7/10 they're good but in fact just lemon potatoes Saganaki: 10/10 so good! The perfect balance of sweet and salty. Garidomakaronada: 9/10 so good we got it with both sauces mixed together as recommended and it was such a fun mix of salt and sweet. Would highly recommend! Overall we had a great time and I would come back again! read more

Been too long! Came on a Thursday at 10 to 6 and there was no wait for 2 people. Zucchini chips are still excellent, though definitely a smaller portion now. Saganaki remains perfect. Also tried the Avgo-lemono soup for the first time. It was solid but you can skip it - I'll be going back to the spanakopita. And the cheesecake is still amazing! read more

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The meat platter was incredibly dry - especially the sausage and lamb. The spanakorizo was the best dish we got because it was the only not dry thing, we ended up using it as a dipping sauce for the meat. The calamari was fine but kind of bland The space was super cramped and the service was sporadic read more

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Back in nyc for a few days and wasted a dinner at Kiki's. Terrible. Cold calamari that had obviously been cooked too long before serving, bland dip, stale odd bits of bread that looked like they'd been pulled out of the trash in a basket and the feta on the Greek salad ( with two olives) was dry and tasteless. The server spent the entire meal throwing used cutlery plates into a bucket 2 feet from my ear. It literally hurt. Such a waste of time and money. Gross food and horrendous service/atmosphere read more

Kiki's - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Kiki's used to be a favorite among some friends of mine who lived and worked in the area but my recent lunch was there proved to be such a mediocre experience. The food was bland, the water glasses were dirty, and the service was passable at best. Looking at the reviews, it seems like perhaps they were a lot better years ago? Either way, definitely not going back and won't be recommending this place. read more

Kiki's - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

We were a table of 5 and sat outside immediately around 7pm on a Friday. Everything was so good as always. The whole fish was a welcome surprise. read more

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Came to Kiki's for a work dinner and had an amazing experience. We got seated across the street in what felt like a hidden speakeasy...super cool atmosphere with a great vibe. The food was absolutely phenomenal! We ordered a ton of different dishes, and somehow, every single one was a hit. Not one person at our table was disappointed! The flavors and quality were all top-notch. If you're looking for an incredible meal in a unique setting, this is the spot. Can't wait to come back! read more

Kiki's - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

A cozy, unique, yet tasty Greek restaurant tucked away in Chinatown of NYC. Reasonably priced, with a large quantity of food. The food itself was delicious! Good service, food was brought to us quickly as it was ready so things came out hot. Would recommend the meat platter but also mixing and matching their small plates! 10/10 would go back! read more

Kiki's - Meat platter - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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As always, Kiki's was our treat after a long walk down from midtown east. And Kiki's is our favorite casual Greek restaurant. But Saturday night, it was above and beyond, truly a superb meal. We always begin with horiatiki, and this one was particularly good; the slab of feta was softer and seemed not quite as salty as feta often is. One portion is perfect for 2 hungry adults. Then I had inadvertently asked for fava beans when what we wanted was gigante beans. Our server was very gracious when I called her over to say that we had not ordered the dip and basket of pita. Turned out that it was a fava bean dip, which I'm sure would have been lovely but we wanted the cooked gigantes. She took away the dip, soon brought us the dish of gigantes. They definitely make the very best gigantes we've ever eaten. The dill shone through clearly and the sauce was awesome. When she brought it over I apologized for my ordering error, but she said no problem, it was understandable. What a lovely, customer-friendly response. We then shared the whole grilled branzino; that's the first time we ever ordered it at Kiki's. Like everything else, it was fantastic! It was a large, meaty fish, head to tail, served on a sheet pan like a cafeteria tray. Lots of lemon. Comes with a choice of yummy lemon potatoes or yummy spanakorizo, we chose the latter for the first time. Again, the tomato-dill sauce was very tasty and it was a good portion for two. I proceeded to debone the fish, which was messy but fun. There were plenty of napkins on the table! It was a really hot day, so we'd opted to eat inside which was just a bit cooler than out, but many diners seemed perfectly happy and comfortable outside as well. I always recommend Kiki's, but we agreed that this meal was the very best ever! read more

Came here for an early dinner. The crowd picks up around 6:30. You wouldn't find a seat at the bar. There are long bench for large groups. As we were seated and looking at the menu, I overheard the server messed up the drink order for the table next to ours. I joked with my friend, I hope it doesn't happen to us. It did happened to us. I ordered shrimp pasta but got sautéed shrimp instead. They brought the shrimp back and told me it's going to a wait for the shrimp pasta. The restaurant was only at 40% occupancy and they messed up the orders. The entree Mama' chicken came before the zucchini chips. We did enjoy the appetizer. The wait for the shrimp pasta was at least 15 minutes. Which we finished the appetizer. I asked my friend to start on her entree. The Mama' chicken was getting cold. Nobody came over to check on us or refill water. The server did not removed the wrong order from the bill. It took another 10 minutes to get the correct bill since the restaurant was starting to fill up. read more

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What a hidden gem! I eat a lot of Greek food in Astoria and this stacked up! The restaurant has a very different vibe than the outside decor and surrounding area (sort of speak easy like). Service was very attentive, and led me right with their Greek soda selection! The spanakopita was my favorite, so perfectly done. The saganaki was also incredibly good, and the calamari was very lightly battered and had a nice airiness. Highly recommend!! read more

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came for a girls brunch! my friend recommended me the spot because they make good solid Greek food. great service! checked in every 30min or so & bc the restaurant wasn't too busy we had stayed and chatted for 2hrs but they didn't kick us out!! the interior of the restaurant was a bit rustic looking in a very aesthetic way we ordered: saganaki: probably my fav of the night. super crispy & the lemon adds a bit of tartness to the fried cheese mamas oven roasted chicken: tbh nothing too special. I thought it was a bit bland & lacked depth bifteki: maybe it's just me but I felt like it was too beefy. the fries were great tho! read more

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AMBIANCE Passed by this restaurant many times. All the times, there are always a line! Always thought they have limited seats, but looks can be deceiving! they have mamy many seating inside. SERVICE All the waiter and waitress are very friendly and nice. But they made mistakes even before we order. Both waiter and waitress keep mixing up the orders or they served the wrong drinks or forgot if the dish was serve or not to other tables. For our table, they gave us the wrong order and forgot to omit it from the receipt. The waiter/ waitress apologized and make all the corrections. FOOD overall the food tastes not bad. The appetizers were better than the entrée. The roasted chicken was soft and the meat felt off the bones. The shrimp was perfectly cooked. read more

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everything was great house wine. carafe was a little smaller than expected the servers were really nice and the food came fast except there were 2 roaches in the bathroom... ~squirm~ read more

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Hidden Greek resto in Chinatown? That's what drew me in to try Kiki's after seeing this pop up on my reels multiple times. Was surprised to see how massive the resto was with their multiple rooms. Super cute vibe. Dark vibey. Communal tables. Kinda loud and hard to hear cause of the cramped tables and communal seating, but hey; it's a vibe. Got a bunch of stuff to share: 1. Melitzanosalata: probably the creamiest one I've had to date. Not the best, but it was alright. Tangy. 2. Grilled octopus: always a good one. Basic but good. 3. Greek salad: pretty good, but it usually is. 4. Lamb chops: lamb was cooked well. Greek potatoes were good. Overall, the food is pretty standard Greek fare. Nothing different. Food was pretty good (though nothing extra ordinary). Vibe is super cute though. It's not really as "hidden" as I thought it would be but still cute. Hmm would come back for the vibe and the decent food. read more

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I'm actually baffled that this place is so popular with a wait every single time. The food was ok to fine but the portions were tiny and expensive. I got the lamb chops, octopus app, and the melitzanosalta (eggplant dip not pictured). The dip was the tiniest portion. There was enough for maybe 4 scoops with stale pita. The octopus was decent and cooked fine, but nothing amazing. A tad overcooked. The lamb chops were.... the tiniest pieces of meat i've ever seen. The only stand out thing were the fries, which were tasty. But for $82 total, $41 a person, I would most definitely not come back or wait in line. I left this meal still hungry. read more

Kiki's - Lamb Chops - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Huge restaurant, but we were able to get a table for 5 with no wait on a Sunday night (not sure if that was just luck though). The food was very good and well priced relative to what I would expect in the city. Felt like the portions could be a tad bigger but still solid. Everything was very tasty, service was friendly but it took a whileee for some of our dishes to come out, to the point that I'm pretty much it may have been forgotten. The waiter was kind enough to take two of those off the check which redeemed the experience for us. Overall would recommend if you're not in a rush! read more

Kiki's - Saganaki - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Very casual and fun spot. Part of the fun is finding it. We ordered the house wine carafe, lamb chops, Greek salad, ... the bread was good, but the pita was meh. Desserts not a great value (and totally unnecessary based on all the fries I ate. The fries are excellent). The cheesecake was creamy and delicious. The baklava was ok. Servers are busy, and service is fast and efficient. Our table was wobbly when we sat down, and they fixed it quickly. It was very noisy inside - had to yell for my friends to hear me. If the weather was good, it would have been better to sit outside. read more

Kiki's - Carafe and glass of red wine - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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solid and authentic food with a cute hole-in-the-wall vibe! Good service. I just don't think I am the biggest fan of authentic greek food lolol read more

Service was great, food was alright - a bit under seasoned for my taste. I did like the general vibe of the restaurant. read more

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Been here twice now and it's pretty solid when there isn't a line. We came on a Saturday around lunch time and we didn't have to wait. We opted for outdoor seating and it was warm out which was nice. We always order their saganaki and their mixed platter when we're hungry. We opted for their potatoes instead of fries which is a good call because their meat can get a lil oily. The saganaki is amazing each time and just a great mix of flavors. The service was alright a little on the slower end and it was a bit hard to recognize who's a server. read more

Kiki's - Saganaki - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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The food was so delicious and fresh. The seafood pasta is a must. We tried almost all of the shareables (tzatziki, spicy pepper cheese dip, spanakopita, the honey halloumi). The food is so delicious and it's perfect for splitting. I'd come back here and try one of the entrees! read more