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"The best grilled octopus in New York"(8 Tips)
"The octopus and branzino was so perfect 👌"(4 Tips)
"... but oh so good... the moussaka was overly bready, but filling was..."(3 Tips)
"The octopus appetizer is lovely."(2 Tips)
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The Wall Street JournalFebruary 27, 2015Periyali serves upscale but unpretentious Greek food with a focus on seafood and classics such as moussaka. The grilled octopus appetizer is a must-try, and the daily fish special is a solid bet. Read more
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Douglas EllimanJuly 22, 2014Exquisite Greek food served in an elegant atmosphere. The staff is very good and pairing dishes with complementary wines. We love the octopus, it is always cooked to perfection.
Andrew CJuly 14, 2018Got the pre-fix with octopus app was salty and chewy, but oh so good... the moussaka was overly bready, but filling was phenomenal... dessert was bleh // fish entree was fishy , great sauce tho!!!
Nicolette RomeroMarch 26, 2016Cozy find for a romantic night! Some of the better Greek in the city. Octopus, Greek salad and lamb chops were all winners! 🐙🍷
Katerina AnnaDecember 6, 2014Excellent food, great wine, good service. Apart from the stressful guy who seems to be the manager? Also, I found hard plastic in my salad :-/ A bit pricey as well, but I wanna say it's worth it?
Annie AlfstadAugust 22, 2014Beautiful ambiance. Best grilled octopus I've ever had. Worth going just for that! But everything is delicious, one of those places.
Boon YapMarch 24, 2013The Greek salad is fresh & delicious - lots of feta, tomatoes , olives. Lamb shank is off-the-bone sublime.
flo deniauApril 26, 2015Went for lunch, an oasis in Flatiron and the food is DELICIOUS . If you love Greek food this is the place.
The Greeks do not skimp on their portions so come hungry and enjoy amazing food! Well-seasoned and friendly staff!❤
Oktaposi scharaz...the best in town. They know what they do, do it effortlessly and make a fuss. Perfect place in the hood. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more- Alex KeslingNovember 12, 2015The octopus appetizer is lovely. Be sure to dip some bread in the sauce while you're at it.
Becca FJuly 3, 2013Everything tasted fresh and delicious: meatballs, garlic beets, branzini, and baklava were the highlights of our feast!
Judy CariFebruary 13, 2014The octopus is not to be missed, caviar mousse and whole grilled Bronzino, head tail n all!- A SSeptember 18, 2013Sit in the far back under the glass ceiling, so you can see the sky. Get the grilled octopus.
- Stefano CalzolariJuly 11, 2015Authentic Greek food. Depending on the night it might get noisy a little bit.
- Amanda KellyFebruary 17, 2015
you have to get the grilled octopus when you eat here. it is the best in NYC and about the best I've had anywhere in the world
Still the best Greek restaurant in NYC. Good friends, good neighbors, good food.- Fantastic Greek restaurant, best Octupus in New York City!
SchutzMarch 20, 2011Amazing grilled octopus. You could really do an array of appetizers for dinner and be poli kalo. Sagapo Periyali.
🍚February 26, 2015Came for restaurant week and it still felt overpriced for the food. Octopus was good, like everyone said but bc it's surrounded in a butter sauce. It was overcooked a tad. Not going back
Trey SpeegleJune 26, 2011The grilled octopus is addictive... nice relaxed atmosphere, like a short Greek vacation.
Marc BabejJune 4, 2010My favorite neighborhood restaurant, and one of the best Greek places in NYC. Dimitri, the manager, is a hoot.
Frank RimalovskiAugust 10, 2017Standard Greek fare that is very good, but not as good as it used to be.
Daniela AsaroSeptember 1, 2018Overrated and overpriced. Skip. Dessert was definitely sitting there for days.
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