My only regret is not going more time before they started winning so many awards and being named to so many top lists. The decor is very cool with Mediterranean vibes and I love sitting at the chefs counter watching everyone meticulously create delicious dishes. You really cannot go wrong here. They have terrific cocktails and an amazing wine list with staff who can perfectly pair it with your meal. Everything on the menu has been excellent, though I personally enjoy getting more of the smaller bites because I like to try as many flavors as possible. Everything is bright and fresh and super well prepared. It's damn close to perfect. read more

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It's been a long time since I've left a 5 star review in a NYC restaurant. This place is no joke, it's selling sex really. It serves culinary orgasms because after each bite you question your sanity. "Is this good for me, or do i stick around because it makes me feel good", it is both ladies and gentlemen. Apart from the food being exquisite the location is convenient (on train, because parking sucks out there) the ambiance is all kinds of vibes, whether you're on a first date, etc. The service was phenomenal, the bartenders and waiters work like a symphony, it does not feel like insane pressure and we are talking about a full house. So that being said let's get in to the reason for the 5 star review, the damn food. We started with a fluffy pillow bread, don't ask me the name show this picture to your waiter. In fact just ask for the Santi special, it won't disappoint. We did not take a picture of the black cod for the obvious reasons (it was so delicious we forgot). We were literally blown away with every bite. The highlight for me was how we finished. That chocolate cake was the most addicting thing we ever ate. Hoovered that shit. Enjoy the review and the pictures, we will absolutely be there again. read more

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TLDR: MUST GET: Swordfish belly skewer and the Sourdough Ricotta toast skippable: octopus (sad cus i love octopus) and za'atar kubaneh (although they were both good i wasn't blown away) picture this. the hunger games. exactly on month ago when Theodora reservations dropped, I was waiting. in front of my work monitor refreshing the resy page. Moments later i had accomplished one of the greatest feats. Getting a res at Theodora. It was all delicious. The vibes: top notch. Service and pace of the meal: excellent. We started with the Za'atar Kubaneh: electric. All the dips were fantastic and the bread was warm and soft. Then we got the sourdough with ricotta and my GOD it was good. sublime. electric. truly an experience. We continued with the snapper ceviche and it was delicious. Next we got the black cod - it was fire - PERFECTLY cooked and such velvety flavors. we also got the chicory salad - unsurprisingly DELICIOUS. AGAIN. following that we got the octopus which was very good. as a final touch to the savory journey we got the swordfish belly skewer - this is a non negotiable. I would eat this dish 100000 x s it was PHENOMENAL. tasted like a pizza? but a fancy one? i can't explain you have to try it yourself. still drooling. For dessert we got the chocolate cake that was LITERALLY perfection - not too chocolaty or overly sweet. and the baklava sundae which was sooo yummy. the baklava flavors were perfect and crunch and stunning. Overall a 10/10 meal. I would come back if I could get a reservation. read more

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This restaurant is cute, if a little bit chaotic. Just because there's a very high volume of people trying to get in there and talking at a high volume. It can be difficult to get a reservation. The prices are pretty high. But I have to tell you that the food is excellent, having shared a whole bunch of things with two other people. Every single dish was delicious and frankly, I do not find that to be the case with pretty much most restaurants. There's a lot of hype behind restaurants, and they can be, in my view, disappointing. This restaurant they are incredibly attentive, explain the dishes if you ask questions, and they are worthy of a visit. From what I understand, they are Michelin starred, and they certainly deserve it. If you are looking for good food, and you don't have anxiety about pricing, this little restaurant is a lovely worthwhile trek. read more

Food 4.5/5.0 Service 4.0/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 4.5/5.0 Food was very good, though be aware that this is all relatively light fare. Reservations are recommended though they clearly don't push any particular timing on the tables so keep sufficient spacing to let early walk-ins take a spot in line. Service was very good. read more

For the amount of hype Theodora had, I probably had some wildly high expectations coming in. I was able to scoop someone's canceled reservation (it's hard to get one. Be ready by 9am). The service and staff was great and the food was great not mind blowing. I really liked the sweetness of the whipped ricotta of the sourdough and the salty tanginess of the hiramasa. The lamb was really rich as well - and all the unique sauces and spreads were a great touch. There was this mango puree sauce that wasn't my favorite but I weirdly could not spreading on my lamb. The only major knock I would have at this place is how it gets inside. Not sure if sound travels far or not but my girlfriend and I ate in silence. We were also sitting in between two loud tables so luck may have played into it but my temples started to hurt as I was chewing my food because of how loud it was. I know this is mainly a review about the food and service and they were both really good but those factors do unfortunately leave an impression for my experience. I recommend this spot, but definitely be aware it can get pretty loud in there. read more

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Living in Manhattan, this restaurant was super easy to get to! There is a bit of construction out front but the signs make it easy to find the restaurant. The ambiance inside is really welcoming. The decor is modern and reminds me of Europe. There were lots of tables and they weren't too crowded together. The service was good. The waitress recommended we needed more food for 3 and she was right so we were able to add a few things to our order. The food was excellent! My favorites were the lamb flatbread and the sourdough. The sauces with the lamb were all unique and my favorites were the green one and the spicy one, although I didn't care for the mango one. The hiramasa was a must order. I would like to go back to try more of the menu! While we didn't get cocktails, the menu was creative. Very much enjoyed my experience at Theodora! read more

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I sat at the bar which was super packed! I thought getting there right as the restaurant opened would help me beat a crowd, but nope. Which is awesome! Even though the restaurant was busy, the energy was still super chill and the waitstaff was incredibly attentive. Adam, one of the bartenders, was super sweet and explained everything well. Everything I ate was delicious. The wood fire roasted veggies had a little too much oil on them for my liking, but I still cleaned that plate. The octopus was to die for and the donuts as a dessert were a perfect sweet way to end the meal. I also ordered the special, the dry aged sablefish with a melon that I can't remember the name of. Such a delicate fish and it was seasoned perfectly. I paired it with a bright bubbly, the Chi Mera to add a little contrast. The staff were so kind, they let me taste two bubbles before committing to make sure I found the right flavor. I was so full! All in all, this is a cute spot to bring friends or a date to share plates and vibe. I would recommend making a reservation. I think I got lucky being a walk in! read more

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Modern Mediterranean restaurant with a focus on seafood. We arrived shortly after opening on a Sunday evening and were seated immediately. When we left the restaurant a couple hours later, there were a lot of people waiting; a reservation or coming around opening are prudent. Big wine list. Plenty by the bottle with detailed info making the selection process more approachable. Some nice options by the glass as well as some beers and a robust cocktail menu. Full bar with some solid yet pricey mezcal offerings. I started with a sparkling wine from the Czech Republic and followed it with an orange wine from the Canary Islands. I enjoyed both wines. Food wise, we started with the Zatar kubaneh. It's sort of like a non-sweet cinnamon roll style bread fused with a monkey bread style. Fun to eat and it came with three delicious sauces that we kept for the ensuing courses. All the breads coming out of the oven looked fantastic, so I'd recommend choosing something from the bread section. Next we had the wood fired broccolini stopped with an herby Mayo based sauce, crispy shallots, and shredded cheese. Super balanced dish with acidity and nuttiness coming through most for me. Up next was the black cod. Quite smoky with smoke style crisp to it. Served over a variety of green to compliment the bold smoke flavor. If you're a fan a Jewish style white fish salad, then I'd recommend this dish for you. Our main course was the shredded lamb served over laffa and a tahini sauce. It's served with three other sauces and an additional heaping of tahini sauce. The other three sauces were a roasted garlic and pepper in oil, a fermented mango, and herb and oil based sauce similar to chimichurri. The sauces absolutely shined for this course. For dessert, we shared the baklava sundae. Tahini ice cream with a few pieces of baklava placed around the ice cream. Love the middle eastern twist to an American concept. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. We had the opportunity to sit at the kitchen counter which provided a great experience to see how the dishes were prepared. I noticed one gender neutral restroom; there was a sink outside the restroom too. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed every plate we ordered. They were all tasty but if I had to rank: cheese cake 15/10, trout 10/10, cocktails 9/10, octopus + broccolini 8/10, assortment of breads 8/10, and crudo dishes 7/10 (because it was a little harder to share them amongst 4 people). Theodora is perfect for date night given most dishes are tapas sized and the restaurant is beautiful. Service staff were very nice. Will go back! read more

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Theodora was amazing with their service and the food. I couldn't stop thinking about the ricotta toast, so I had to come back for my anniversary. So of course we got the toast, lamb, and the cod. The toast was amazing as usual. The lamb was so tender and flavorful. The cod melted in my mouth in some bites. They gave us ice cream and drinks on the house for our anniversary and the whole staff was full of really friendly people. read more

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Very nice meal at Theodora overall. Hopping atmosphere, small tables jammed a little close together so the noise level is pretty high...if you are looking for a quiet place to catch up with friends or a romantic quaint option for 2, this is just that side of buzzing to make that a bit of a challenge. Waitstaff was very accommodating but food delivery was rushed. Took a long while to take our order and then BAM, 5 dishes dumped on the table all at once. I have never ever done this but we actually sent one back and asked them to serve it when we were able to eat the rest. It was advertised as a main dish, was hot while the others were not and we didn't want to slam our food down to help them turn the table faster. The crudos were fine. Nothing epic but totally servicable. The crudite was silly - a few twigs of crunchy veggies we thought would pair well with the sauces accompanying the bread we ordered but it was so thinly cut it couldn't be used for anything other than flossing. The stars of the night were the cod collar (incredible - not on the menu but should be) and the lamb. I do wish the lamb were considerably more generous - I imagined heaping piles of it for $42 but it was more of a light layer. It was absurdly delicious but not what I would consider a large format dish. We were three people who ordered as instructed...I think it was 4 of the smaller plates, 1 fish, one "large format". The large format was advertised to be a good option to serve 2. We did share it but would definitely need 2 of the large format to make a meal. Were we to order again (and we would - the warmer dishes were excellent if not super generous), we would stick with the main fish and large format dishes. Drinks were good though they REALLY need some alternatives to the extraordinarily mezcal heavy cocktail menu (if you have 12 cocktails and 8 of them are mezcal, that seems like overkill). Order right and you'll love it! Lotta great stuff here and we will definitely give it another try. read more

Had the absolute best time at Theodora tonight. We arrived a bit early for our 9:30 reservation at the chefs counter and were able to be seated right away. Our server Dave had the best vibes and set the tone for what would be the perfect dinner. We started off with the appetizer special of smoked fish croquettes which were absolutely beautiful. From there we enjoyed the chargrilled cabbage and whipped ricotta sourdough. I've had whipped ricotta toast at a few places in New York and the toast here stands head and shoulders above. The bread was perfectly toasted and was served with honey and thyme on top. It was decadent and delicious and the perfect portion for two people. Our mains were the black cod and the half chicken. The beurre Blanc on the cod was actually unreal. Seasoned and cooked to perfection. The half chicken was smokey and so moist. I can't wait to eat this again. The sauce had such a rich depth of flavor and the carrots + pearl onions really rounded everything out. For dessert we finished with the chocolate cake and donuts and it was at this point I realized I hadn't taken any photos of our meal so I made sure to take one before we dug in. Overall, Theodora was a delightful experience and the perfect spot for date night. Will definitely be coming back for the octopus and branzino!! Thank you again Dave & the Theodora team for creating such an inviting space. read more

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I dont venture out of manhattan much but i did We ventured to fort greene for the highly anticipated Theodora. Which we reserve two months in advance The restaurant is quant and lovely and we did snag the in wall booth which was super cute but that was the best part of the whole experience. Martinis were average. The highly rated tuna in a cracker was too much. We ended uo eating the tuna alone without the mango n crème fresh. At the end of our meal, we tried to redeem it with the Seabass ceviche, and the best part of that dish was the four tiny pieces of burnt pineapple. The cheese. The ricotta mascarpone chocolate cake dessert was flavorless. The chocolate brownie was just as good as that of a cheesecake factory. read more

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Food was good. Service was odd, plates seemed to come out a little too quick and given the temperatureof the restaurant environment, food got cold quick. The restaurant was cold, granted in was the winter but still. I would like to try this place again but maybe not until winter is over. read more

Wow! Stunning space-- albeit a bit cramped. Delicious food-- everything wowed especially the chocolate cake, the Argentina shrimp, and the whipped ricotta. read more

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Food was fine, but not really deserving of all the fanfare and difficulty of securing a reservation. A friend and I arrived 15 minutes before they opened and were thankfully able to secure a walk-in spot at the bar. In order of preference, we got the red snapper ceviche (LOVED the grilled pineapple), the whipped ricotta toast, the octopus, cauliflower, black cod collar, and the zaatar kubaneh. We also got the baklava sundae for dessert, which was fairly solid. Ultimately everything was tasty, but unfortunately nothing was really noteworthy or especially delicious. The assortment of dishes also felt like a mishmash of different cuisines and flavors without any cohesion. I will say that both the ambiance and the drinks were great, my friend who dabbles in bartending was super impressed. But at their price point, I would say there are better spots in the area to try. read more

It took us almost two full hours to get from the UWS to Brooklyn due to subway work, but it was absolutely worth it. Theodora is off the hook hood on all levels. The food is world class and very unique. Service doesn't get better. Amazing chill and hip ambiance. I suggest getting many multiple plates of apps and then dig into a whole fish such as the Bronzino or trout. From beginning to end (4 hour session) we had a perfect experience. Allegra the host was incredible and Adam our server was just awesome. We'll be back for sure. Thanks for a beautiful dining experience. out of four read more

Some dishes truly wow and others are solidly good. Recommend going in a large group so you can try a lot. Particularly enjoyed the sourdough with ricotta, swordfish belly, steelhead and lamb. The Chantico is a great riff on an Old Fashioned. Service was good, but sometimes felt overwhelmed. read more

Loooooooved Theodora. Honestly not enough o's to convey it properly. Every dish was so flavorful, service was excellent, and the space is beautiful. Got there at 4:57pm without a reservation on Saturday night and joined the line of 8 people ahead of us, and were able to get the corner spot at the bar. The entire restaurant (including the bar) was full by 5:15pm so if you don't want a wait, would definitely recommend getting here right at or before opening without reservations. My boyfriend and I were pretty hungry, so we went all out with ordering. We got the ceviche, pita with monkfish nduja, octopus, broccolini, fish stew (a special) and the chicken. We could have done without the chicken in terms of quantity, but it's been great for leftovers :) every single dish was phenomenal, but the octopus cleared for our favorite, the sauce was unreal. We each got 2 glasses of wine and ended with an espresso each - I believe the bill inclusive of tip was around $300, so definitely a pricier evening but we had a really fantastic time and are already talking about planning our next trip (which from the UES is a decent commute, but totally worthwhile). Run, don't walk! read more

Theodora - Pita with monkfish nduja - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Lucky enough to score a resy here that we had to come try one of the best restaurants in 2024. They're very fish focus and utilize smoke quite a bit compared to other Mediterranean places in town. The most memorable dishes of the night were actually the octopus, fish collar (special of the night) & half chicken. All those dishes were tender, moist & flavorful to my liking lol. Their cooking gave me a homey feeling. It's good but not to the point that I have to urge everyone to come try it good. read more

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Brand new but already excellent. Get in before you can't. Musts - Broccolli (we licked the plate) & Branzino (we cleaned the bones). Also enjoyed the Octopus and Swordfish belly. Cocktails were fresh and balanced. read more

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we loved all the dishes we got! everything was super flavorful and we especially loved the monkfish liver hummus and black cod collar. service was excellent, vibes were immaculate. would happily come back to try the other dishes on the menu as well ! read more

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The food here rates a three but the ambience and service deserves a four. Not sure how this has so many five star reviews. Definitely is a interesting place and has some interesting food choices. Highlights include the lamb, the za'atar and the yellowfin tuna. The prawns were OK, border line mediocre. Would recommend avoiding the little greens salad. read more

We had a 9:30pm reservations, but we showed up a little bit earlier and were seated at the bar around 8pm (yes!). It's a tight fit up there, so be prepared to be bumped a lot, but it's worth sitting there for a meal and thankfully our neighboring diners were so nice about it. Evan, our bartender and server was absolutely lovely, giving us great recommendations, especially since it was our first time dining there. We got the yellow fin tuna (must order), the hiramasa (so good), red snapper ceviche, the sourdough (heaven), the swordfish belly skewer (so tender), octopus (also very tender), and the lamb as our last bite (another MUST order item, because the dips are to-die-for). For cocktails we had the mezcamaic, and the mezcal milk punch. BUT, the true icing to the cake was the baklava with tahini ice-cream and the donuts. What a magical meal! read more

We really enjoyed dinner here last night! The space is super cute and cozy with the dim lightning. We shared a few dishes between 3 of us. Everything was great but our favorites were the octopus and the black cod. We also had the whole trout, apple and cucumber salad, za'atar bread, and ceviche. Don't skip dessert! Both the chocolate cake and lemon posset were delicious. read more

A must try restaurant because everything is cooked under charcoal. Food was smoked perfectly. I really enjoy it. read more

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This place lives up to the hype. The food was so incredible and fresh. As someone who usually doesn't love cooked fish I was pleasantly surprised by how good the cod was. The ricotta toast was the best I've ever had, it was packed with flavor, I will literally be dreaming of this toast for months. The servers were very kind, personable, and attentive! I felt very welcomed in! The restaurant is also beautiful, not huge but they did a good job and utilizing the space they have. My only complaint was the size of the dishes, they were very small like 2-3 bites a person. They encourage family style sharing but with the price of each item it's hard to get a lot of food. If you are ready to ball out then this place is 100% worth it! read more

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I was compelled to write my first Yelp review because of a restaurant I was so let down by partially because I found myself comparing it to Theodora. After eating at Theodora, I've really learned that the way the food looks does not give justice to the flavors that land on your palette. Trying a sauce that has a real smokey flavor or trying a piece of salt that's actually lime had me asking "am I too spoiled having had Theodora??". I'd heard about Theodora from friends while dining at Miss Ada for my first time which happened to be around the same day the Eater vid came out so I booked a res for 4 at 9:30 that Sunday. Since then, I've been four more times in just over two months. The food is incredible, yes but the service, more specifically the people, are why I can't stop returning to this establishment. Beginning with the food, upon our first visit we found ourselves trying pretty much everything and enjoying all of it but here are the main dishes we keep returning to-- Chicken - on a lineup full of heavy hitters chicken may sound underwhelming but I assure you it is anything but and is the constant during all of our visits. Hiramasa - everything about this dish is beautiful (despite my poor camera work). The lime on there will make you do a double take when you notice which component it is and the sauce underneath it all is genuinely good enough that my gf and I shamelessly eat it with a spoon once the crudo is gone. Trout - as a non-trout eater, this dish is f*****g ridiculous. This is the star of the meal for me. Get it. Doesn't matter. Brilliant. Ricotta - not the biggest fan of ricotta but this is just straight up stupid. The honey, the pepper, all of it. Easy table pleaser. Again, the food is fantastic but the people.. the people that work here are why we coming back. Our first time here we had some trouble deciding what to get and I asked our waitress her name so I could personally thank her for putting up with us and my friend involuntarily sang her name back to her (and nearly gawked at the fact she did it) and without hesitation our waitress then returned fire with a cadence of her own and immediately matched our energy and assuaged any awkwardness. When they brought the trout over they said "here she is" and same friend as above asked if "she" had a name to which we were introduced to "Troutiana"! There was even an item or two we mentioned amongst ourselves that our waiter/waitress overheard and brought out for us to try. Despite being a 9:45pm reservation on a Sunday night at the end of a full service, the people here made us feel like we were in our own world. I left indebted of the staff and in awe of the chefs. Since then we were only to snag 9-9:30pm reservations and at no point at all did we feel like we were intruding or needed to wrap up or were in the way.. I truly cannot tell you how welcoming they made us feel despite it being past closing (they weren't staying open for us but still). In parting, in a place that takes their food, appliances, and amenities very seriously they do an incredible job at making it feel like you're in your own (dream) living room. The staff pay attention to detail (without being overbearing) and seem to be just as happy, if not more, to be there than we are. Thank you every single time. read more

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Been here twice for dinner and it's an incredibly cozy restaurant in fort greene focused on seafood. Their ricotta toast was much better than the one I had at Misi's, and honestly every dish whether it was the appetizer or main was great! We especially enjoyed the ricotta toast, the octopus, the black cod, steelhead trout, and harissa butterflied fish. I came back a second time to try the fish head collar which was my favorite by far. The servers are very knowledgeable and welcoming read more

One of the hardest reservations in NYC and totally worth the wait! The decor is welcoming, warm, nothing too over the top. The service was quite prompt too. I absolutely loved the swordfish skewers - the fish was grilled to perfection, smoky and moist on the inside. Also loved the crudo, the cod - these are all must orders in my opinion. We got the ricotta sourdough, which was nice but maybe a bit on the heavier side. And the lamb served on laffah bread was pretty good too, but not my favorite dish overall. Prices are definitely on the higher side if you end up ordering a bunch of plates, but I would definitely recommend this place if you're celebrating something or for the occasional splurge. read more

Extremely overrated. A few spectacular dishes, but everything else was just ok. Went for anniversary. Was given the worst seat in the house, and zero acknowledgement. read more

Amazing!! I totally get the hype over this charming Fort Greene spot. Really the standout dish here is the ricotta toast - come here and order two because it's just that good. No doubt a top 10 NYC dish I have had Outside of that everything else is pretty fantastic; the breads and dips are fantastic and I'd say the beets are good but not great. The service was friendly and I think this restaurant deserves the flowers it gets! read more

Theodora - Ricotta Toast - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place performs above its reviews. The meals combine excellent taste with noticeable freshness. The feeling here is laid-back and welcoming. Staff members focused on helping me first and responded to everything I asked with courtesy. Try the dishes here! read more

I was skeptical because it was so hyped so fast, but it was amazing!! The ambiance inside is very cute, bright and light but also warm. A bit tight in the front and a bit small but great space. I actually would love to sit at the bar next time. The food was so good. We got the ricotta toast, the broccolini, the sword fish and the octopus. Literally every single one we were licking the plate. I can't wait to come back and try more. Our waitress Claire I believe her name was, was lovely and the manager was coming around checking on everyone which was so nice read more

Theodora - octopus - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This was hands down one of the best restaurants I have ever been to!! The cozy and intimate atmosphere made for such a lovely dining experience. The service was excellent- our waiter went above and gave spot-on recommendations for how much to order. The food was absolutely out of this world and every bite was perfection...I'm still thinking about it. I can't wait to come back and explore more of this incredible menu. read more

Theodora - Yellow Fin Tuna and Za'atar Kubaneh - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food and drinks were beyond amazing and so creative! The swordfish is a must get!!!!!! Service was also great and vibes on point read more

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My expectations were high for Theodora and they were exceeded! The host station was attentive and greeted us right away before seating us at the counter. Our server was charming, pleasant, and informative. I was even introduced to the producer of the wines that were being featured that evening, all of the food was delicious from appetizers through entrées and our dessert couldn't have been happier and looking forward to going back. read more

well worth the reservation struggle! Each dish is made and prepped with so much care and attention to detail. Honey whipped ricotta toast was one of the best dishes I've had at a restaurant. My only qualm is that that the portions are quite small read more

I'm so happy this is in Fort Greene and so many things to say about it -- crazy to think they just opened because they already have their sh*t together. Ok, let's start with the restaurant itself, LOVE what they did with it, so bright and a chic Mediterranean feel. I could have stayed there for hours (not with those prices though! More on that later). The cocktails are batched rather than made fresh but I honestly couldn't tell and anything that gets me my drink faster is good in my books. They also give you a little jug in ice if you order a martini, which I love. The food was absolutely phenomenal, we ordered the octopus (cooked to perfection), shrimp and black cod. It smelled so good I ate it before I remembered to take a pic lol. The black cod came a bit later which was awesome because it gave me time to digest the other items. Staff are friendly and very attractive! It's a little pricey here -- for the food especially, but it lives up to the hype. I will definitely be back. I recommend booking because this place gets packed. We walked in and put our name down and got a seat at the bar 30 mins later but by that stage, there were a ton of people waiting. Pro tip: we went around the corner to Endswell (which is also a great spot) for a cocktail while we waited. read more

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