UES Greek restaurant with nice decor. Caters to the older crowd generally. The nice gentlemen was…read morewelcoming. After that, everything else was meh. We ordered the whole snapper for 2 with 2 sides. Snapper was decent. Brussels sprouts was overcooked, soggy and lacked any flavor. Waitress was mediocre and maybe it was a bad day but didn't care much about our table. Left $20 tip for a $115 pretax bill. They had the audacity to add $5 to $25 as it reflects on my credit card bill. It's not about $5, it's about the integrity of this restaurant. Who knows what other sketchy stuff they do.

My friend and I came to this super cute Greek restaurant for dinner. The space was lovely and…read moremostly white, with blue lighting and pretty hanging lights. There was a cozy ambiance to the place. We decided to order from the prix fixe menu. For the first course, I went with the Avegolemono soup, which consisted of chicken, orzo, and egg, along with taste of lemon. This was nicely savory, hearty, and comforting. For the entree, I selected the Pork Loin with glaze sauce, broccoli rabe, and Greek fries. The Pork Loin was sliced, tender, with a smoky taste, covered with slightly sweet sauce. The flavors were bold. Greek Fries were satisfyingly crispy, with plenty of yummy seasonings and feta cheese crumbled all over. The dessert I chose was Nutella Mousse, which consisted of crushed Oreos and fresh berries. Although this did not feel very Greek to me, it was tantalizingly rich and creamy, full of Nutella and Oreo combined. Service was solid. Our waiter was welcoming and everything came out in a timely manner. I would be open to returning to try the Baby Lamb Chops or Salmon.

I went to amaranth with 5 other friends for lunch And I…read moreasked the waiter if they had a prix fix menu He said no they did not And then we ordered from the regular menu Th n I went to the restroom and they had a sign in there announcing the restaurant week menu I was pretty upset that we paid double the amount for the lunch I didn't like the underhanded trick That's the only reason I'm giving him 2 stars because the food was okay

Way better other French restaurants in the City. Perfect gazpacho and lemon sole. Chef George is…read morereally talented.

After walking around Roosevelt Island on an extremely hot day, we were craving good food, cold…read moredrinks, and strong air conditioning -- and Anassa Taverna delivered. The décor was inviting and the service was genuinely warm from the moment we walked in. We ordered the beet salad, grilled lamb, spinach pie, and octopus. The beet salad was delicious and came with almonds and a spread that tasted almost like hummus. The octopus was a generous portion and surprisingly tender -- my son ate more than half of it, which says everything. They also served bread and beans on the side, both of which were fantastic. The spinach pie came as huge triangles; it was decent, though not my personal favorite. The lamb arrived much later than the other dishes, but it was worth the wait. Thick‑cut, cooked medium rare, and served with grilled vegetables -- it was perfectly done and surprisingly good. Overall, the food was fantastic and the service matched it. We'd definitely come back.

I had went here for my birthday in 2024 because they participated in Restaurant Week and I never…read morehad Greek food before. My waitress was great, the bus boy came around and he had poured water with no ice. I remember that I had to ask my waitress for ice water and she came back with it. I was told by the Hostess that upstairs was only limited to private parties. I remember it was packed and they probably get a lot of foot traffic because it's right across the street from Bloomingdale's. They gave me free bread and looked like humus. The appetizer was grilled octopus, the only problem that I had was they had charged an additional $12 because this is Restaurant Week we are suppose to get a deal. The entrée was a Branzino served with saffron risotto. I always wanted to try risotto because of the reality show "Hell's Kitchen" they mess up on this dish numerous times. The dessert I had was a sorbet and it changes so you have to ask what kind they have when ordering. For the drink they had a sangria and it was delicious, I had ordered another one. They had special drinks on the menu for $10. I remember the place gave an old school feel of Greece with the design of the bricks inside the restaurant and the plates. The bathroom was just one that everyone had to wait on. The bathroom was clean, but small. I said that I never had Greek food before, I never had octopus before, I liked it. I never had risotto before, I liked it. The reason why I give this restaurant five stars because I can't remember if the bathroom had toilet seat covers or not because that's a plus for me. Would I go back here again? Heck yeah! The food was great! The service was great! I have now become a fan of octopus, risotto was delicious and so is that sangria, I had to order it twice. So come check out this East Side gem.

3rd time at this location and still has it charm. Food is still amazing and the people are nice!…read moreHad Kokinnisto and Loukaniko this time which is beef stew with potatoes and Greek grilled Sausage(orange peel). Whenever I am craving Greek the Pork Souvlaki is really good!!

Talk about a hidden gem. This is the epitome. What a cute Greek restaurant, open for 16 years in…read moremidtown. Down a small flight of stairs from the street and you enter a piece of Greece. The decor and ambiance are wonderful and reminiscent of a Small seaside restaurant in Greece. Giorgos (or Yorgos) is a premier host and manager. All the servers and staff are equally friendly and gracious. The Horiatiki salad was delicious and lightly dressed with olive oil. The tzatziki app with warm pita was perfect. We each had a small pita sandwich afterwards, one with chicken, fries and spicy feta and one with lamb and tzatziki. Excellent flavor all around and perfect for a dinner that was filling without being overdone. We had Greek wine and beer and ouzo. Would definitely return !!!

Following our Middle Eastern streak, my husband and I came to A La Turka, lured by, you guessed it,…read moretheir $45 Restaurant Week menu. The food was phenomenal, and there wasn't a single bite that we didn't enjoy. We began our meal with two appetizers, the eggplant shakshouka and the sauteed shrimp. While I preferred the eggplant for its taste, I was surprised by the small portion and the lack of egg. Isn't shakshouka known for its signature fried egg, nestled in a bed of tomatoes and peppers? I could be wrong. Nonetheless, it was delicious, and the accompanying loaf was wonderfully soft and flavored with garlic oil. It was the best table bread I've ever had. For our mains, we ordered lamb chops and adana kebab. Both were so delicious and huge! I'm often leery of lamb for its gaminess, but this one wasn't gamey at all. Rather, it had a slight funk, much like a well aged cheese. It was delicious, and the sear on that tender meat added a nice smokiness. The kebab was well seasoned and it, too, had a nice, moderate sear. For dessert, there was only one option, the baklava, and it was everything a baklava ought to be: generously soaked in syrup, the filo dough flaky, with layers of crunch from the chopped pistachios. I loved everything at A La Turka, and if I ever wanted Middle Eastern food again (which I often do these days), I'll come here!

Had a delicious dinner at A La Turka, though the service started with a bizarre twist. We…read moreexplicitly told the staff upfront we wanted to stay to watch the Knicks game in an hour and a half, and they cleared it. Then, mid-appetizer order, the manager suddenly told us we only had 90 minutes! We were shocked, but after our friend double-checked with the hostess, the issue completely disappeared.The rest of the night was smooth sailing. We got a nice window seat and our waitress was very attentive. The food was excellent--highly recommend the mezze platter, the chicken kebab, and the flavorful kofte kebab lamb patties with bean salad. The Turkish coffee martini and Tito's/club sodas were great too. I'd definitely return for the food! And perhaps if there were another sporting event!

I stopped here for lunch after a bird walk on the esplanade. I had the cavatelli bolognese, and it…read morewas SO good. The sauce had a great flavor and the portion was ginormous. The UES location is not someplace I'm near very often, but I'll figure out some reason to go back. Note that the restaurant imposes a 3 percent surcharge on the use of credit cards.

Amazing food. Great ambience. Wonderful service. This is an absolute neighborhood gem.read more

Amazing food, and the most gracious service! My waiter was the owner of the restaurant, and you…read morecould tell! His passion for the menu was very clear. Their lunch special is an unbelievable good value for the neighborhood - so much food and every bite a delight! Vegetarian options plentiful and given every bit the same care and attention as the rest of the menu, which is always nice. Thank you!

A couple Saturdays ago when the weather was perfect, we wanted a Central Park + brunch kind of…read moremorning and stopped in here. We were walk-ins and got seated right away. Their windows open out to the street, so we were sitting right by it and honestly the best part, just soaking in the weather. We ordered the baba ganoush with pita and the Turkish eggs (6/10). I'm pretty particular about my eggs and these were watery and lacked flavor. We almost never leave food behind but this time we did. The service is incredible and staff was so kind. Maybe their dinner menu is better but I wouldn't recommend coming here for brunch.

Such a cute place!…read more GF and I were in town visiting my parents. This spot seemed like a good place for lunch. We arrived shortly before my parents and were immediately greeted by the host. The host was very friendly and it set the tone for the rest of the staff who were equally lovely. We were seated immediately without a reservation on a Sunday in August for lunch. They have an indoor area that is air conditioned despite the wide open wall to their outdoor area in the back which is ADORABLE. Their cocktail menu is really creative. It was a tough decision but I ultimately went with The Amethyst Spritz with white rum, lavender syrup, lemon juice, and prosecco. Firstly, it is absolutely gorgeous. The garnish literally includes a clothes pin with rosemary which my dad was particularly tickled by. It was fantastic. It will be gone in about 2 seconds. GF ordered the Hugo Spritz. She says "it was refreshing". We were going for a light lunch so we all just ordered an entree. I was torn hardcore between the fusilli lunghi (tomato roasted pepper vodka sauce, stracciatella, crushed sundried sweet peppers) and the rigatoni (arugula pesto, stracciatella, roasted tomatoes, asparagus) but settled on the latter. Incredible. The pasta was al dente and the pesto sauce had a really lovely flavor. The stracciatella paired really nicely. The portion was a touch smaller than I am used to but let's be real, it is probably for the best. GF ordered the linguine alle vongole, she "enjoyed it". My Dad ordered the fusilli lunghi which he seemed to enjoy but I will be honest, I did not directly ask. My Mom ordered the Tonno flatbread with tuna, capers, red onion, tomato, anchovies. She RAVED about it. Service was excellent, atmosphere was wonderful, and food and drinks were delicious. We had a fantastic experience at La Piovra.

Had a great experience at this new Italian spot! They have a really nice, spacious patio and we sat…read moreoutside on a beautiful summer night. They have lots of spritz cocktails, and a fun menu. Our servers were very nice (if a little new). I absolutely loved the mortadella/burrata pinsa, and the fusilli lunghi was really good too. It had the ambiance of a new place but once it settles into itself I'm sure it will be a neighborhood staple!