Kellari Taverna
Greek Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, and Mediterranean Restaurant$$$$
Midtown East, New York
"Get the lavraki (Greek seabass), octopus appetizer and hummus!"(2 Tips)
"The best restaurant in NYC!! Try any of their fresh fish."(2 Tips)
"You must order the grilled octopus and grilled calamari!"(12 Tips)
"free glass of champagne with dinner"(2 Tips)
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Mackenzie oNovember 8, 2015Fun to sit at the bar and eat the olives and cheese platter. The service was great and they really interact and make it an experience. The octopus is fantastic! You have to try!Upvoted Jan 5
JennJuly 18, 2013I love Greek food & this is one of my fave restaurants in NYC for such food! Their spanikopita, kotopoulo & baklava were so flavorful & delicious! Don't forget to check-in for a free glass of wine!!!- Ian FrancisAugust 9, 2014A very elegant, very old-world style restaurant. Waiters are very friendly and attentive. A bit louder inside than you'd expect it to be. The roasted herbed natural chicken was incredibly delicious.
Christopher TassavaJune 10, 2012A friend & I stopped here on the spur of the moment and were NOT disappointed. After we had superb glasses of Duvel beer, our even more superb bartender, Eric, introduced us to ouzo. Delicious.
Great happy hour after 5. Sit at the bar and get free olives or cheese and bread.
Oliver DelgadoAugust 16, 2019Semi-fresh seafood, wine list on an iPad made me feel like I was at an airport bar. Good desserts, great bread, and spacious.
Kostas Food WondersJune 7, 2016Great sea food amazing place. Try octopus grilled. An authentic Greek restaurant bringing tastes of Greece downtown
KarenApril 3, 2024Try the price fixe lunch. The calamari was too salty, but the chicken yeero was good, and the lemon sorbet so refreshing. The service is excellent.
Sofia PapastamelosDecember 24, 2015Delicious taverna Greek food. Go for some seafood or rustic lamb chops! Mastixa ice cream hits the spot for dessert.
Emory K.December 12, 2011Fantastic wine behind bar. We found this place by chance & will Definitely be coming back. The appetizers are yummy and you can eat all the olives, bread, and cheese you heart desires.
Jon B.January 6, 2019Very good Greek restaurant. They offer a 3 or 4 course prix fix menus under $50. A great value.
Cristina HartSeptember 26, 2012The Octopus and spreads as appetizers are delicious. Crab cake burger just as amazing but maybe stick to a Greek plate just because it's a Greek place
MrsCorksterFebruary 2, 2013Fresh grilled fish, chicken roasted to perfection, and delectable appetizers make this restaurant a reliable destination in the desolation of midtown dining.
One of the best restaurant week deals in NYC!
- Rewan PartiFebruary 26, 2015You must order the grilled octopus and grilled calamari! Those are the star dishes on the menu!
Deepika SharmaMay 31, 2015Great for work lunch- not crowded so you can actually talk. Love the baklava!
Gilt CityJune 1, 2011Mediterranean mezedes (appetizers) such as spanakopita and plevrakia (slow-roasted lamb) make dining at this restaurant a delicious culinary journey.- Cindy JannessOctober 18, 2013Check in and get a free glass of champagne with dinner - umm yes please! Lychee martini is delicious!
Lauralee HiseAugust 6, 2012Amazing food! Try the dip appetizer (5 different dips) & Greek Salad! Also redeemed my free glass of champagne via 4-Square(;
Andrew CFebruary 6, 2019Food was spectacular, esp the zucchini fries... but the speed and quality of service could've been better (especially for pre-theatre menu)
Lauren GoodwinJanuary 25, 2016The saganaki was a little too strong for my liking, but everything else was delicious!
Patricia GarridoJanuary 3, 2012The food is good and is a very nice place to have dinner.i recomend you the crab cake and the octopus!
Jason H.November 25, 2017Good food, huge portions, but stick with the pre-theater menu for a much better deal.
Sandra BruceMay 29, 2012The bartender makes a wonderful cucumber martini with basil (gin, of course) - summer in a glass!
Pam R.November 6, 2011Come in for happy hour at the bar and you can almost eat an entire meal for free - olives, bread, cheese - yum!
- The best restaurant in NYC!! Try any of their fresh fish. you won't regret it!
Taavi LindmaaMay 3, 2014Drinks are great and so was first course. Main course was cold and felt like diner food
- Excellent service- free champagne on your bday!
Eat like a real Greek: Order Pikilia platter. Add paprika (powder) to tsatsiki. Yum! ΟΠΑ!!!!
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The perfect place for lunch, business meetings and intimate dinner events. Serving the freshest Greek Mediterranean Seafood in New York City.
Closed until 11:29 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:29 AM–10:59 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:29 AM–11:29 PM
- Sun
- 11:29 AM–9:59 PM
(212) 221-0144
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Shout out to the huuuuge ladies restrooms! Love the decor as well."
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