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    Symposium

    3.8 (242 reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Mediterranean
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Doris L.

    We had a party of 15 and the service was wonderful and the food was fantastic. It's a cozy restaurant with great comfort food.

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    Astha B.

    I really enjoyed this place. The food was super yummy and the serving sizes were big for the price. The ambiance was super cute with paintings on the wall. The lady who serviced us was a local artist and she was super sweet. The chef was also sweet and he explained everything on the menu for us. Great for students!

    Robyn T.

    THIS PLACE IS WONDERFUL!! Authentic Greek dishes that will make you feel like you're in Greece !! The depth of flavor in every dish is insanely good. I enjoyed every single thing I tried and wanted more. The waiter was sooo nice and put on a little fire show with one of our dishes which was very nice. Super nice staff . The place is cute too very authentic to Greece we loved it ! You feel like you're in a Greece without leaving New York.

    Shrimp
    Sidy B.

    I love this place! From the food to the staff, everything was enjoyable. The menu has so much to choose from. You must try their broiled cheese which comes out ON FIRE

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    Priscilla O.

    Our lunch here was a visit to memory lane. Back when we were students, this was mostly the place Columbia and Barnard students brought their parents for a good Greek meal. What I remember most was the artwork of Yanni Poskanoff, the owner-artist. His exuberant works filed the restaurant walls, ceiling and menu. Posnakoff passed away in 2020 but his artwork can still be seen in the restaurant, though they are darkening with age. We enjoyed their avogonolemono soup, grape leaves and eggplant dip with pita. They were all delicious.

    Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie), rice, green beans & peas
    Karen S.

    True philanthropy is when someone does a good deed and you may never know who they are. Well funk that. I did some digging and found out that Symposium Greek Resturant is going around and delivering piping hot full meals to residences in the neighborhood. I've never had Spanakopita before. In fact my Greek food repertoire begins and ends with a gyro. Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) with a side of rice, green beans & peas is now my new jam. Flakey puff pastry surrounds a healthy serving of spinach and feta. It was delicious and hit my daily iron intake requirements. The prices are very reasonable for such hearty food. Being located near Columbia University has to be a godsend for the students. I'm hoping to go to grad school at Columbia so thus may all be kismet. I can't wait for all thus quarantine stuff to be over so I can sit inside with a good cup of coffee and some baklava. I wish the Symposium owners and staff all the best

    Smeeth W.

    This place nears Columbia university so I see some college students go there. Their lunch specials are reasonably priced. And I ordered their lamb lunch special and it was fulfilling and yummy. They offer complimentary breads which are also yummy. The staff is super nice and friendly and they would like to talk and get to know their customers. It looks like a family run small restaurant and I love it for that

    John H.

    Best Greek food I have ever had. I grew up in a Greek neighborhood and there were so many old school dishes I haven't had in yearssss and this place brought back many fond memories. My wife and I ordered a bunch of stuff and everything was better than the last. The lamb, the spinach pie, fresh feta, salads, hummus, and flaming saganaki were to die for. Symposium was opened by an artist and the decor is so beautiful and intriguing. Symposium is the definition of a hidden gem and Chef Dan and the staff here never miss!

    Angelina R.

    This is a small hidden gem. The service was excellent! They were on top of everything! The interior is beautiful filled with art work like painting even the ceiling is artsy. Sangria they mad is good and not too strong - oranges and apples the gyros are delicious and portions are nice with a big side of fresh salad. The tzatziki sauce is soooooooooooooooo tasty! Perfect amount of garlic and they are not cheap with it. Loved the food and service. Would definitely come back here again!

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    First visit in over 40 years. Good food and atmosphere. Good specials and live music on Saturday.

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    Best gyro I've ever had but very expensive. The service was fine overall. Food takes a little while to come out

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    Just really good food! I always get the chicken gyro and I highly recommend! Service is great!

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    Kiki's - Grilled Octopus / IG @mwy.eats

    Kiki's

    4.1(1k reviews)
    6.4 miChinatown, Lower East Side
    $$

    what they serve: authentic (tapa-sized) Greek dishes located inside an old Chinese printing press…read morein 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.

    Kiki's has been on my list since I moved to NYC ~5 years ago and it was finally time to try it out!…read moreI 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.

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    yasouvlaki

    4.3(261 reviews)
    1.8 miYorkville, Upper East Side
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    Came here when I first moved to the neighborhood and I'm not sure why it took me so long to come…read moreback. This is such a yummy upper east side spot! You can come here for any occasion. Portions are all perfect to share as well. The staff were super friendly. Greeted us as soon as we walked in, explained things on the menu, made suggestions, and constantly checked in on us. The octopus was truly amazing!!!!!

    How does this place have a 4.5 star rating?…read more We've been here many times as it's close to home. The food is always a solid 3/5, at best. It doesn't matter if you're getting a horatiki salad, pikilia, souvlaki of any kind, or a piece of salmon. The pita is bad, but everything else is just fine. Then you'll get the bill and ask yourself how you just dropped $250+. $18 for two pieces of halloumi? A 25% tip? And why does my stomach hurt? The servers are kind enough. The hosts are oblivious. Maybe you'll be blessed with a table by the bathroom or a door tonight? Maybe you'll get your delivery within the next hour? Do not ever order delivery from here. Ignore the delay for a moment. Everyone makes slips. $80+ got us 1) a chicken platter 2) two small soggy slices of halloumi 3) a salad with a single lukewarm chicken kebab on the side. The food was fatty, greasy, cold, and looked like it had been leftover and reheated from someone else's plate. Perhaps the delivery kitchen is different than the dine-in one? We were starving, so please pray for us - hopefully no one starts feeling sick tonight. Yasouvlaki is an awesome place to take your parents visiting from the suburbs or another state. Don't go here because you want real Greek food. And don't bring your Greek friends here, either. They'll be mad at you. 2 stars is generous.

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    yasouvlaki - Moussaka ($25)  Zucchini Sticks ($16) Kefta Skewer ($7) Tzatziki

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    Moussaka ($25) Zucchini Sticks ($16) Kefta Skewer ($7) Tzatziki

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