Had an excellent meal here with my friend who is Greek. This place is a bit of a hidden gem, not…read moretoo far from Astor place or the main streets of East Village; you'll find that it's serene and calming, beautifully decorated and the food is elevated without being pretentious. The lamb and the halloumi were my favorites. The halloumi was so nicely cooked, and had a great chew to it. The lamb was soooo tender, savory and delightful. Everything was great, so you can't really go wrong. The dips were also well done and the bread was warm and soft. This place can accommodate a large group and takes reservations. The staff were friendly as well, and there is a coat rack to hang your coat if you don't want it to get in your way. Would definitely recommend this spot!

Pylos has a great atmosphere that immediately stands out. The ceiling covered in decorative pots is…read morea unique touch and gives the space a warm, memorable feel. Service was excellent: very attentive and polished throughout. I also had to push my reservation back by about 30 minutes, and they were very accommodating, which I appreciated. The food was a bit mixed but overall enjoyable. The Aperol spritz was slightly lackluster, though still perfectly drinkable. The brizola had good flavor, but came out more cooked than the medium rare I ordered. The standout was definitely the dolmathes avgolemono, which had a really flavorful filling and a delicious sauce that brought the whole dish together.

I walked by this restaurant the night before and knew I needed to try just based on the decor and…read morelights from the outside. I came in the next afternoon for lunch and while they were busy, was able to get a seat immediately. I tried the lamb pita and the chicken souvlaki and they were delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful. The portions are perfect,- it's the right amount you can finish and be full and not have to worry about leftovers to carry around. The service was fantastic and meals came out quickly.

Main complaint is this place is way too cramped. Came with some girl friends and we are all small…read morebut things were toppling off the table and someone was bumping into our chairs every two minutes. It's pretty annoying to eat a meal and have someone repeatedly say "sorry" then get a butt in your face. It's a logistical and safety issue if the waiters literally cannot walk up and down without making both sides push in their chair each time. Felt like it would've been better if we were just standing the whole time. The patio furniture indoors is a nice idea but just impractical to eat more than one dish off of. I'm not sure how they've lasted so long with this layout. Food was okay, nothing outstanding. Not worth the pain of simply sitting in the space. Sad because I think it could be a lot better if the just sacrificed two tables and switched to more stable furniture. Enjoyed the time with my friends here but I would go elsewhere next time.

Fantastic Greek restaurant on the UWS. Amazing food wonderful service. Be sure to make…read morereservations - they are very popular!

What a gem! We found Elea as we were walking around the uws. This is on a side street, which was…read morequieter and less noisy than on the main Columbus or Amsterdam avenues. Elea has an outdoor shed which was covered and very nice. We got a table in this shed with our baby and dog. The service was friendly. We ordered several dishes to share, the fried calamari, grilled octopus and lavraki, all on the lunch menu. I really enjoyed every single dish! I was so craving the fried calamari and this really hit the spot, I loved the dipping sauce (which was a light tomato's based sauce but it was not exactly marinara). I loved the octopus especially with hummus! And the fish which was a lot with 2 fillets of lavraki with a large portion of spinach! So yummy, we will absolutely be back and can't wait!

Greek style cuisine Great service, excellent food and…read moreambiance. The octopus was delicious and well prepared. Low key atmosphere filled with walls of wine. And, their own Olive Oil from Greece.

Very disappointed in the moussaka which is my go-to Greek dish. Here it was served in a round…read morecasserole bowl and too meager a serving for the price ($32?, I think). There was some cooked meat that tasted like ground beef, not lamb, and not enough of it. Where was the lamb? The portion was small and the seasoning was, to me, flat/not savory enough. There was very little eggplant, cut in small pieces and the bechamel on top wasn't rich or creamy. Really surprised. Very sorry to say this but Molyvos needs to take a look at this. Everything else was fine - my friend's chicken/potatoes meal was fine. Service was fine. Lovely decor. NOTE: I've had much better moussaka in the Mirage Diner on Kings Hway and E 9th St in Brooklyn - they give a large portion that almost fills an oval plate - with real lamb slices, succulent tomato-based sauce, visible eggplant layers. Brown top with creamy bechamel cheese. It was much cheaper too. Everyone there was nice so I hope they'll read this and step up their moussaka game.

Incredible restaurant on several levels…read more Obviously the food, one of my favorite places to go for spectacular Greek/Mediterranean seafood. Excellent ambiance also, high end and classy. Stocked wine list with an excellent selection. And great service from a very friendly staff. Strongly recommended

It was worse than last time. I went during Thanksgiving. I ordered their prix fix and it was good…read more A lot of food, and their lavraki was excellent. I tried their lobster squid pasta- it was good, but lobster was rubbery and overcooked. I came back last night. Service was beyond slow. I was the only one still ordering food and it took 20 minutes for them to just bring out my fish. It tasted fresh. But it came with cold, leftover vegetable. Cold swiss chard that had been sautéed long knows how long. The fish texture wasn't smooth. It tasted kinda old, not a tender filet. The last time I was there, the fish was so smooth. I felt let down. I wouldn't come back. Not for wilted, cold leftover Swiss chard with a branzino you can get pretty much anywhere in the city.

Service was A+ Ambience A+…read moreValue A+ Food A+ My friend and I came here for lunch and had the lunch special. It was the perfect amount of food and such a good value.

The service was great and the staff was super attentive. It was pretty loud in the main dining…read morearea, but we were in the upstairs wine room so the noise didn't bother us. I thought there were some hits and misses with the food. The first course consisted of calamari and tomato salad, both of which were refreshing and yummy. The second course included grilled sea bream (which I found to be a little dry) and filet mignon (served medium rare, this was delicious). The fries were meh. For the third course, I thought the greek yogurt was soooo good, but that's because I love thick greek yogurt with honey. The fruits of the season was of course fresh and a great way to end a meal.

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.

Had a fantastic meal here. The tomatoes on the salad were some of the most flavorful we've had in a…read morelong time, showing how the Chef is particularly adept at getting fresh real produce with full bodied ripeness. The rest of our meal didn't disappoint either. The restaurant noise volume was high and the tables are close together. A place for a lively conversation, not a quiet one.

Met up with friends who have extremely good taste in picking restaurants near the Met. The…read morerestaurant is so charming and was busy when we got there for an early afternoon reservation. The staff was so accommodating and did not rush us, despite being packed. We started with the taramosalata and eggplant chips. SO good! It's been so long since I have had a great taramosalata. It came with pita chips but we also asked for a second bread basket bc it was THAT good! We went family style and ordered the Greek salad, spinach pie, mussels and moussaka. The salad was very fresh and generously sprinkled with feta and beautiful cherry tomatoes. The spinach pie was delicious and the moussaka served in an individual crock was great. My favorite might have been the mussels: plump, tender and no grit in a savory sauce that was perfect for dipping even more bread in. Pricing was reasonable and service was wonderful. The only thing I regret is that we were so engrossed in conversation that I didn't take any pics. Great excuse to return!

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 !!!

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.