Pylos
Greek Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and Gothamist
"Definitely try their veggie moussaka and the fish of the day !"(20 Tips)
"authentic Greek restaurant tucked away in the East Village"(7 Tips)
"The grilled octopus and pita is amazing."(10 Tips)
"Recommend the dips, saganaki & moussaka!"(6 Tips)
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David F.July 11, 2017I've gone here a few times a year for the last 5 years or so. always a great experience. My personal favorites are the lamb shank and the scallop and shrimp pasta with egg noodles.Upvote6Downvote
EArchitectApril 11, 2016Superlative! One of the best Greek dining experiences in NYC. The afrata keftedakia (fried meatballs) and krasata paidakia (braised short ribs) were unbelievably satisfying. More please!Upvote7Downvote
Nicolette RomeroApril 19, 2015Possibly one of the top meals I've had in the city. Not only is the decor beautiful, but the food and wine are top notch. I highly recommend the octopus and the lamb chops. My compliments to the chef!Upvote2Downvote
ZenFoodsterAugust 24, 2017My NYC fave for Greek in a cool ambiance- 100's of clay pots hanging from above! U can't go wrong w/ any dish esp. homemade pita+dips, Saganaki, Grilled Octopus & their healthier, meatless MOUSSAKA!UpvoteDownvote
Sam GilJuly 21, 2018Octopus was disappointing and Greek salad small for the price. Lamb chops awesome and lamb shanks too. Branzjno fine, haloumi nice. Overall Taverna kyclades much better and easier to get in.Upvote1Downvote
TaniaFebruary 12, 2018Love the atmosphere!bread is so good, trio of greek appetizers, chops/dorado/steak were delicious! Must try - Napoleon cake with fruit mousse and their 3 pieces galaktobureki or smth like that!UpvoteDownvote
AngieJune 1, 2017Fried zucchini, patates psites were great; pork shank was tender but not very flavorful. I'll be back to try the lamb chops.The phyllo pastries filled with custard & topped with honey were incredible!UpvoteDownvote
AndreaNovember 9, 2021Great atmosphere and Saganaki. But…I asked for ketchup, none. Ok, asked for aioli…none of that either. How you gonna serve fried potatoes (french fries 🙄)with nothing to dip them in? Hmm?Upvote2Downvote
Nick AndlingerJune 29, 2015Really really good Greek food. Octopus and moussaka were amazing. Loved the vibeUpvote2Downvote- Kevin VMarch 23, 2017Great atmosphere. Long menu with incredible choices. The lamb shank is quite big and beautifully tender. Delicious. Make sure you have an empty stomach to eat it all!UpvoteDownvote
- DoubleDeuceFebruary 20, 2016This place is tremendous with food variety and excellent wine options. A great option in the neighborhood if you want something a little upscale yet want the East Village Energy nearby.UpvoteDownvote
Fouad ElAmirMay 17, 2017If you're looking for some traditional comfort food, the pastitsio is a must-try. Perfect for that 2nd or 3d dinner and drinks date
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Tina HilllDecember 13, 2016What a hidden gem near Ave A. Excellent Greek food, communal table in middle for walk-ins. Meatball apps and saganaki are mouthwatering. Very cute spot. I'll be back.UpvoteDownvote
Raphael LangenscheidtOctober 12, 2015Home run. Share lots of the appetizers (2 per person), drink a bottle of Greek wine, and enjoy the vibe. If it wasn't for the missing Ouzo or Arak (no liquor), I'd be a regular.UpvoteDownvote
Leah SchallerApril 19, 2015Some of the best Greek food in the city! The interior is so welcoming, I could stay all night. Come with a group so you can try everything on the menu!UpvoteDownvote
JSeptember 25, 2022Exceptional authentic Greek cuisine! Nice atmosphere, delicious food and excellent service. I highly recommend it 💯
UpvoteDownvote- Christopher TaiDecember 4, 2012Come here for a legit Greek dining experience. The lamb chops were divine, as was the 16 oz new york cut sirloin steak. Order them medium rare and pair it with a full bodied greek wine!Upvote1Downvote
Untapped CitiesAugust 18, 2017This restaurant does it all: everything from the simple pita and tzatziki, to more complex Greek dishes like moussaka, dolmathes, and pastitsio. Read more
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Elias BizOctober 12, 2016From the bread to the salad to the yoghurt I was blown away by how fresh the food is. It's really hard to impress a Greek, and I'm impressed!UpvoteDownvote- James KiernanApril 2, 2017Grilled octopus and three cheese appetizer were our favs. Also enjoyed the baby lamp chops as an entree. Fun yet mature vibe.UpvoteDownvote
Eric TashAugust 11, 2012Went there last night for dinner. Ambience, service and food was all in sync. Def an anomaly for the area based on aesthetics and level of upscale. Astoria has competition. Will be back!UpvoteDownvote- Dona HOctober 31, 2014I've had authentic Greek food all my life, and Pylos is the closest to authentic Greek cuisine you can get in New York.UpvoteDownvote
Douglas EllimanJuly 22, 2014A cozy spot in the East Village. We find the authenticity of this rustic, home cooking styled menu very comforting. We recommend the octopus! It’s outstanding.
UpvoteDownvote- New York HabitatOctober 7, 2011This authentic Greek restaurant tucked away in the East Village makes for a great dinner spot. Be sure to make reservations though as seating can be limited, especially on weekends.Upvote2Downvote
Morgan McKeeDecember 7, 2017Good food and nicely shareable for a group. Great location for hitting up some bars afterwards. Best Greek in the city? No, but decent for a visit.UpvoteDownvote- The Taste SheriffAugust 19, 2014Best Greek food in NY. Closest to everyday Greek cuisine you can find outside of Greece. Save space for galaktoboureko for desert!Upvote1Downvote
Jacob BøtterJune 7, 2013I thought greek restaurants could only be semi-trashy. But this place changed my mind. One of the best meals I've ever had and it was at a greek restaurant!UpvoteDownvote
Beth BatesMay 25, 2013Splitting a bunch of appetizers is the way to go--get the haloumi with grapes, airy meatballs and the trio of dips (taramosalata, tzatziki and melitzanosalata).UpvoteDownvote
Ali RoseApril 7, 2014Tried all the sides & my fav was the rice pilaf - also liked the scallop, white bean & arugula app - the beet salad was great as well.UpvoteDownvote
Ernesto GutierrezSeptember 14, 2015Grilled octopus appetizer for all seafood lovers. For main dish I recommend the short ribs. For those inclined for a pasta like dish: pastitsio or moussakaUpvoteDownvote
Brittany GoodwynAugust 16, 2014The tzatziki was great and so was the fresh pita. I would pass on the lamb, but the moussaka was delicious.
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Neha SebastianFebruary 16, 2016Delicious! Great variety on the menu. Get the chocolate mousse for dessert... Best decision ever!
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Mischa LumiereOctober 26, 2014My favorite Greek restaurant in NYC. Food is always top notch. Space is beautiful but it's very crammed particularly on the weekendUpvoteDownvote
Alexis BendjouiaOctober 23, 2014Great reasonably priced Greek and Med. Food. Definitely make a res for dinner. Cute ambiance. Then go to Big Gay across for ice cream.UpvoteDownvote
Giovanni D'PalmaMarch 15, 2015I went with my Greek friend and let him order. By far the best Greek food I've ever had. This place is a must try.UpvoteDownvote
Alexis MichalakisNovember 1, 2011This place is delish! Home cooked Greek food in a fancier atmosphere. Lemon potatoes side dish is perfect, pitakia cheese pies are really tasty and keftedakia is great too.UpvoteDownvote
Katie ChildressNovember 23, 2014Love, love, love. To avoid waiting sit at the community table... Same great food and the added bonus of making new friends.UpvoteDownvote
Gansevoort Hotel GroupOctober 13, 2011THE BEST GREEK FOOD IN NYC! Start with the Horiatiki salad and pick anything else from the menu! After that you will definitely understand why this place is truly the best!Upvote4Downvote
Kate FurmanJanuary 31, 2016Everything here is delicious, especially the octopus, salmon entree and Greek salad.
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All the appetizer are great, love the octopus, Greek salad, fried zucchini/eggplant, and Haloumi cheese.UpvoteDownvote
Jinnie LOctober 15, 2014pita bread!!! gotta try their grilled octopus, so good♥ three cheese melt, lamb shank are delish too!Upvote1Downvote- Bobby AsherFebruary 11, 2018One of the best Greek in NYC ! Definitely try their veggie moussaka and the fish of the day !UpvoteDownvote
Andrew CJanuary 28, 2019Staff rushed us along... we ordered multiple apps and one entree - they literally brought us all the apps at once, almost knocked our water glasses off the table (but they did refill water frequently)UpvoteDownvote
Fani VarAugust 23, 2014Just remember to leave some space for dessert! They are simply amazing...
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Michael G.January 23, 2019Very expensive, but the food is delicious. I really liked the egg noodles with shrimp and scallopsUpvoteDownvote
Graig AlpertMarch 2, 2012Incredible Greek Food! Decor is beautiful, good service, food is amazing, and prices are very reasonable. Perfect date spot! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
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Nicky K.September 24, 2014One of the 2 best Greek restaurants in nyc. The lavraki is my fav but you cannot go wrong with anythingUpvote1Downvote- Chelsea RenaudAugust 30, 2015Quality Greek food in a charming space. Pastitsio; anginares moussaka; htapothi scharas; horiatiki; lamp chops; krasata paidakia.UpvoteDownvote
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"The grilled octopus is a great dish and definitely shareable, which I learned the hard way"
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"Expansive Greek restaurant with plenty of fish options and plethora of sides, apps, salads and more!!! The sesame feta was on point, hot and sweet + grilled halloumi salad 👍 + sea bass was perfect"
Andrew C - 7.8
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