Amazing on every single level!! How the f does this place have a 3.7 rating. This has got to be some mistake. Food, service and atmosphere are all top notch and I'm speaking from experience because we've dined in some of the most popular highly rated restaurants in Manhatten. Yelp needs to do better lol. Look at Google and Open Table reviews because this website is way off as far as ratings go and it's not just this restaurant. read more

Barbounia - BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH!! - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

The food was fabulous. We had a meze platter with five spreads and fresh, warm bread that was addictive. We also ordered the grilled octopus, which was also delicious. For dessert, we had silan, served with spiced milk ice cream, candied nuts, and tahini mousse unlike any we had eaten before. The service was very good, although our prime waiter seemed to be done with us after we ordered small portions (we are in our 70's and can no longer eat large meals), and no alcohol. But I would gladly come back here. read more

This was my first time dining at Barbounia while visiting NYC, and it ended up being such a lovely lunch. I met two friends there along with my daughter. It was the perfect place to settle in, enjoy a great meal, and catch up. I ordered the branzino, which was beautifully prepared and packed with flavor. Everything on the plate felt fresh and thoughtfully balanced. One of those dishes that seems simple until you realize how perfectly everything works together. My daughter ordered the lamb kofta kebab terracota, and that was the surprise star of the table. The dish arrived hidden beneath a dome of warm flatbread. Peeling back the bread revealed the lamb and everything tucked underneath, which made the whole experience feel a little theatrical and fun. The bread came out warm from the oven, and dipping pieces into the rich sauce underneath was absolutely delicious. Every bite was better than the last. I'm not usually someone who talks about another person's entrée, but I kept stealing bites of this one! We also shared the hummus, which was excellent. The restaurant is beautiful, the service was attentive without being intrusive, and the entire meal felt relaxed and welcoming. It was exactly the kind of experience you hope for when meeting up with good friends...amazing food, great conversation, and time spent lingering around the table enjoying both. read more

Met up with some friends for a get together. Very convenient near Union Square. Happy hour is only if you sit at the bar. We opted just to sit at a table since it's easier to chat. It was close to last call when we came but made it to order. I got the lavender lemonade and shared the eggplant and falafel which came with bread. Lemonade was not overly sweet. Falafel and eggplant tasted very authentic and right amount to share if not too hungry. Service is fast and attentive. It is a beautiful restaurant! read more

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I came here for a work dinner. I had to email them because there were more than 10 of us. If there are more than 10 people, you have to do a pre-fixe menu. It's 4 courses for $95 and you pick between lamb and steak. We chose steak menu. When I arrived, they had me confirm how many people were in the party. I had said 13 but it was actually only 12. The hostesses were being weird when they asked me to confirm because they hadn't set up our table yet. So I had to count each person with me since we were all there but they also could have helped me count.... Some of the standouts from the pre-fixe menu were: - bread: we loved the bread that came with the different dips - heirloom cauliflower: this was honestly one of the best things we ate!! - calamari: solid calamari We also got wine and cocktails: - Olympia: I love strawberry and prosecco so this was up my alley! - basilica: I loved how refreshing this was Service was great overall - other than the hostesses being weird when I was checking in. All around amazing meal and the vibes were great inside. read more

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Fab as always, enjoyed the hummus and spicy feta. We also got the salmon, Israeli chopped salad and the tuna crudo. Salmon was perfectly cooked. Fresh, delicate flavors on the tuna. Overall fab meal again. read more

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Was in the city for a comedy show at the Gramercy Theatre Friday night and wanted to have dinner after. We threw out a random search and stumbled upon Barbounia less than a 10 min drive away and we were SO happy we did. We were able to make a reservation for 15 mins later before we headed over. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. It was very busy and bustling and the music was loud. The ambiance in here is beautiful! The decor is very modern gives very European vibes and with fall colors on the floral decorations and they just mesh so well. Service: was really good. It seemed to be all hands on deck. Everyone was helping and checking in on each table. Prices are reasonable as well. Drinks: we only had 1 round because we were already drinking at the show. I had the "smoking fruit" cocktail and my date had the Sauvignon Blanc. The cocktail was pretty good. Food: we started with the grilled octopus, calamari, and spicy feta served with bread. Everything was amazing. The octopus was grilled perfectly and wasn't chewy at all. The calamari was fried perfect. The spicy feta was fresh but not spicy at all though, not even like black pepper level spicy so not sure why the name. For entrees we had the branzino and the chicken shish kebab with a size of grilled mushrooms. The entrees were really good but the mushrooms were amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed every single dish we had and enjoyed the service and atmosphere. Would definitely go back and would recommend. read more

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We really enjoyed lunch at Barbounia. We were a party of six celebrating three birthdays. We ordered a mixed mezze platter and the artichoke appetizer, the Israeli salad, the lamb kofta and chicken kebab, and a mushroom flatbread. All were excellent. Service was highly attentive and the atmosphere is wonderful. I think Yelp reviews underrate this place, which is much more highly regarded when reading Google reviews. Our bill came out for $45 per person including a 20% gratuity. That felt right for the experience. We'll definitely be back. read more

Had lunch at Barbounia with my friend and we were able to snag a cozy corner table. Our server was super attentive without hovering -- water always filled, checked in the perfect amount. I ordered the chopped salad with added chicken, and it was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I wanted in a mid-day meal. Definitely on the pricier side for what it is. Loved the ambiance and the service, but an additional $12 for grilled chicken on top of a $23 salad seems a bit steep, that being said the portions are large. Still, great spot for a catch-up lunch if you're in the area and don't mind spending a bit more for the atmosphere. read more

Barbounia - CHOPPED SALAD - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

I'm not normally one for a highbrow dining, but this restaurant really hit the mark. Service is impeccable, we've been three times now and every waiter has been amazing. The food is delicious and the menu is thought out. The assortment of dips with bread is an amazing starter. We really enjoyed the duck, the lamb, and the vegetable dishes. The desserts are not to be missed. Definitely make the trek to NYC and give this a try for a fancy night out. read more

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The ambiance is great, and good service as well! Food wise my lamb kofta was ok, nothing above average. The portion was large which was nice. The initial dips and bread were very good. We were with one vegetarian and it looked like there was only one option under their main dishes. Overall it was a good experience, but nothing stood out to come back read more

Barbounia - Lamb kofta - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Very delicious food and good service! Took a little big longer than expected but still delicious and very shareable read more

Barbounia - Menu - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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We had a wonderful experience here. From the service to the food, it was truly a terrific place to relax and enjoy. The appetizers, entrees and the desserts were delicious. I was so full I couldn't even eat anymore. read more

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The cozy side walk seating at Barbounia caught my eye and I knew I wanted to make my way back on a day with good weather. The restaurant is designed nicely and the service was very prompt, especially as I got there just before dinner. I didn't get any food and just had a few drinks. Unfortunately, I could not justify paying the prices for the small portions of food I saw online. This place ropes itself off as a special occasion place, which is fine, because $20 for a non-alcoholic drink is crazy! You are definitely paying for the vibe, which might be more present at dinner time. I didn't feel compelled to have a $100 lunch on this day. read more

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Very cool spot-stopped in with 6 others on a Monday afternoon during the winter holiday season-as they were not busy we were seated right away by a warm hostess. The place was decorated very nicely and appropriate for Christmas time. Waitstaff was excellent, as was the food. If you like Mediterranean food you can't go wrong here. read more

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Beautiful, chic restaurant with a great vibe. Overall, I would rate it 3.5 stars. 3 of us came for a girls dinner and shared the mezze, the scallops app, chicken kebab entree, and lamb kebab entree. I had the indigo cocktail which was outstanding. The mezze was a hit, including the accompanied bread which was soft, warm, and well seasoned with herbs. The dips themselves were delicious, a good variety overall, and well portioned. I didn't try the scallops (allergies), but felt like both the lamb and chicken were wildly overpriced for what we received. The chicken had no flavor- it was actually kind of shocking. The lamb was better. We ended with two desserts, which were both excellent. Service was a bit all over the place. Pretty inattentive but nevertheless very friendly when they did come over. We were catching up so actually welcomed the slow service, but obviously this can be problematic for others. Also, we seemed to have 2 different servers that weren't communicating, which led to a few mishaps, but nothing crazy. It was also uncomfortably hot in there. I wouldn't mind if I ended up here again, especially for a cocktail and the mezze platter. read more

Went there for a drink at the bar Great attentive service and a nice atmosphere. We were there for the happy hour timeframe and it was nice to get a few drinks and chat in a not so loud atmosphere Pino Grigio was ok and cocktails nice albeit in the sweet siee Hummus was nice. Beets so was sweet. I will return. read more

For the past 15 years, this place has been in my rotation. I love the wine selection, cocktails, but most importantly their flatbread and salads are my absolute favs. The bartenders have varied over the years, but the overarching vibes they all have are their friendliness and gift of gab (this applies only to the ones I've had amazing conversations with). Will continue to support the brand. read more

Great spot for Mediterranean in NYC. Had I not come here with a bunch of vegetarians, I wouldn't have had a good fortune of enjoying their homemade falafel. Hands down the best falafel I've had from any Mediterranean place in the US. Everyone was very professional and quick. It was an airy atmosphere and we were seated relatively quickly. Reservations helped of course. We were a party of 10, I believe. Everything was attended to without any awkward or prolonged waiting. Nice place for a lunch on a crisp fall day. read more

Barbounia - Outside - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Wow! Back on a Saturday night and everything was spot on. We were seated in the corner to the side of the bar which I didn't mind because the restaurant was so crowded. Music/overall volume was loud which is to be expected. Service was friendly and attentive. Now onto the food which was exceptional. We opted to share all dishes which I recommend- portions and definitely shareable. We started with mezze which was fantastic- standouts for me were the smoked trout, spicy feta, and eggplant. For mains, we shared branzino, steak kebabs, duck schwarma, and lamb kofta. Each one was delicious, flavorful and perfect just depends what you are in the mood for. I would say the standout was the lamb kofta- it was probably one of the most tender lamb dishes I have ever had and it came with bread that was out of this world. We ended the meal with panna cotta which was good but not my favorite. Last time I was here I had the Silan, and I definitely prefer that desert. We also tried some cocktails- if you are a fan of citrusy gin cocktails the indigo was very yummy. Love this place, will definitely be back again. read more

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Came here for a birthday celebration and everything I ate was phenomenal! We started with all five mezze and the warm bread. There was nothing I didn't enjoy, but I especially loved the spicy feta. The beet hummus was also very unique. We also shared the tuna crudo (100/10), duck shawarma, steak skewers, and the lamb kofta terracotta. All of the dishes were amazing, with the tuna and duck being my favorite. For dessert, we tried almost everything on the menu. Every single item was amazing, but my favorite was the silan. The plum special with labneh ice cream was also phenomenal, but you can't go wrong with the rosewater panna cotta, chocolate tasting, or lemon cheesecake. Service was very attentive and they have abundant outdoor seating. Wheelchair access details: The table we were at was a little bit difficult to fit my wheelchair under her so I chose to transfer to a regular chair. We were at a round table, so in the future I would recommend asking for the square tables which are more wheelchair friendly. There are no barriers to get inside, and I didn't go to the bathroom so not sure. read more

Came by with some friends for a late Friday dinner - we had reservations, which was good because it was extremely busy when we got there around 8pm. We ordered quite a bit to share - some highlights: - appetisers: smoked trout was surprisingly delicious - a bit smoky (duh) but not too heavy, paired wonderfully with the yummy flatbread. The octopus was fine but definitely a bit pricey for the portion size/quality. - mains: grilled NY strip steak kebab was my favourite -- the meat was really tender and flavourful, and I really liked salsa verde that it came seasoned with. Chicken kebab was also pretty good, although the side freekah was a bit dry/bland. We also had the branzino which was fine but nothing too spectacular. - dessert: we shared an order of the rosewater panna cotta. It certainly was rosewater(!) I liked the crispy kadaifi but otherwise it was honestly kind of forgettable. I wasn't a big fan of the ambience sadly - it's a bit dark, too loud to converse at a normal volume, and really quite cramped. The lady at the table next to us would pretty aggressively (and obliviously!) bump into our table every time she moved her chair. Overall, it was a decent meal at a pretty high price point. I'm not sure that I'm too keen to go back, but I think it was a good experience to try out :) read more

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I came here with a group of 9. I appreciated that I was able to book a table for a large group directly online, as most restaurants require you to call. We were seated at a table against the back wall. It was a bit of a tight squeeze to get to our seats. For a Wednesday, the restaurant was quite noisy and crowded. It was hard to hear and you definitely had to raise your voice to have a conversation. The restaurant was festively decorated with garlands and pine for the winter holidays. It had high ceilings and beautiful archways. They required us to give our food order all at once because the kitchen was so busy. To start, we shared several appetizers. The fire-roasted eggplant was tasty, but a bit slimy. We enjoyed the hummus, which included flatbread. The heirloom cauliflower was delightfully crispy. The flash fried calamari was a good portion size and well prepared. To drink, I had the Smoking Fruit. It was more sweet than smoky, but it was nice and tangy from the passionfruit. They initially forgot to bring my entree. I ordered the farmers market vegetables terracotta. It was a fairly large portion size. It included mushrooms, potatoes, onions, and carrots, as well as a side of couscous. I enjoyed the tenderness of the veggies, but the tahini sauce was a bit too bitter. My family enjoyed the salmon, duck, and crab cakes. My mom said the branzino was a bit too salty. For dessert, we had the silan. This was a unique dish made from milk cream. It was pleasantly sweet, with interesting texture from the shredded halva. The bread pudding was a bit dry. A decent option in the area, but I'm not in a rush to go back. read more

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{Overall: 3; Food: 2.5} Ambiance: 3; Service: 4 Barbounia has a nice atmosphere and friendly service, but the food overall was underwhelming and lacked refinement. Specifically: - Crispy Baby Artichokes: Overfried and oily. Every time I cut into one, oil seeped out. - Israeli Chopped Salad: It tasted okay, but the flavor was lacking. Decent, but unremarkable -- something I could easily make at home. - Crispy Calamari: The pieces were oversized and not crispy at all. - Lamb Kofta Kebab "Terracota": Presentation was fun, but the lamb itself was just okay. It was dry and lacking in flavor. The bread was the highlight of the dish - it was soft and lightly sweet, but some parts tasted undercooked. Ultimately, the food was average and it would not be my first choice. read more

I had no idea that this place existed until my friend suggested this as one of the options to grab dinner. We made reservations and that was a good thing since it was during the holidays. They do want the entire party to be there or they won't seat you. We all ordered food items to share such as the small dipping items (deluxe pikilia) with the bread that they make. The Octopus dish was pretty good and enough to share. The Toro shish kebab is just one skewer but enough pieces for 3 to 4 people. I wish they had been more generous with the pieces of scallops. We had two desserts which I didn't particularly enjoy too much. The bread pudding which sounded like it would've been good, was just average. read more

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I went with my friends for a birthday dinner and had an amazing time! We started with some drinks at the bar because they had happy hour from 5-7pm - I didn't think there was anything unique about any of the drinks I had that night but the bartender and wait staff were phenomenal. They were super accommodating, did not rush us out, made great suggestions for food. The space is very large for NYC dining and the place was very lively since we went on a Friday night. For food, it looked like most people got the sampler dips but we got the full size of the spicy feta which I highly recommend. Additionally, we enjoyed the crispy artichoke hearts, heirloom cauliflower, a shrimp special for the day, and the short rib. We also got the bass, which was a special that day, which was good though I'd skip because the other dishes were way better. The beignets were standard and the creme brûlée we got for dessert was very rosemary forward (which I didn't mind but it could be too much for some people). read more

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High price point and you expect great service and terrific cuisine and great decor. They hit on one. Great designs and feel for the place and space. Service was blah . Felt like because we weren't ordering big ticket items or drinks that server want enthusiastic. Food we had octopus, salad and cauliflower. Cauliflower was the star of the night. Looked great tasted great and was light. Octopus was good. Not chewy or tough . Salad was based hit. If the price point wasn't so high the stars would go up bc you don't expect as much but this one just delivers the basics read more

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Ordered an omelette and pancakes. The pancakes were raw on the inside. When we called to request that they resend a pancake order that's fully cooked, we were placed on hold. Then we were told to email them about the issue so that it could be reviewed and money could be refunded. I reiterated that we simply wanted them to resend another pancake order fully cooked. They repeated what needed to be done, but then we could go online to place another pancake order and THEN they would send it. Not a single apology. But they insisted they'd give us a refund if we went through the trouble of emailing them. A simple complaint to Seamless refunded the money as expected. We wanted to support the restaurant while getting cooked pancakes! read more

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The challah French toast here is unreal. Great service, great drinks, great vibes. Highly recommend for brunch read more

Barbounia - Hummus - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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An excellent meal. We started with the Israeli salad, which was extremely good. It was fresh and light just like we were back in Israel. For my main I had the duck and it was wonderful. It was perfectly cooked and I enjoyed every morsel. Service was all right nothing impressive but nothing bad. Our server was pretty disengaged, but it was an early reservation so they were probably just getting warmed up for the night. Ambience is nice. It's a pretty restaurant and the bar is actually very pretty overall I would definitely recommend Barbounia and will be coming back. read more

Barbounia - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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food is flavorful and staff is great! We love all of the mezze dips, the portions ate small but you can tell they use quality ingredients. I love all of the desserts here. read more

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Dropped in for happy hour. We sat at the bar and had a great time. The food was delicious and the vibe was great. The bartender was also great. read more

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Second time visiting in 2 weeks and this time we had Gonzalo as a server. He was very engaging and informative. He explained the dishes well and even gave us great suggestions. The food is fresh and tasty and inventive. Will be back... read more

This place was overall OK to me. It wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad either. It definitely has a lively atmosphere and ambience which I liked. It was nice on the inside in terms of the layout and decoration of the restaurant. The wait staff was also very attentive, but almost too attentive...We were kind of complaining that we felt like every five seconds they were coming around asking if we wanted another drink or trying to take away food that I had only eaten two bites from lmao like they kind of overdid it with how attentive they were being, and it didn't bother me too much, but it is something that I definitely noticed. Like I literally had a couple bites of my entree and he was asking if he should take it away, which is not gonna lie a pet peeve of mine. In terms of the taste of the food, it was OK to me. It wasn't bad, but it was definitely not as amazing as it looked. I literally came here because I wanted to order this lamb dish that I've included in my pictures and videos and it was good, but it just wasn't great. The lamb was in a sauce and the sauce to me was kind of watery. I just felt like the consistency should've been a little thicker, but it was pretty watery, which I found to be kind of strange, but overall, I did enjoy it because wasn't bad. It just was not as good as I was hoping or expecting, and so overall this place was just OK to me and I honestly wouldn't come back. read more

Barbounia - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Went to Barbounia for my birthday dinner. It was so good! The decor was so artsy with a huge art piece of Karl Lagerfeld. It was pretty crowded which as a good sign that the food is good. Which it was! From the apps to the meal and drinks! It was delicious! The service is on point where they cater to you. Or maybe it was just my birthday! lol. Nonetheless I really enjoyed it and I'm sure you will to! Mediterranean at its best! read more

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Overall this restaurant is quite pricey for what it is - I think you're largely paying for the size of the restaurant and the ambiance rather than the food itself. They provide a sampler of 'dips' called the 'selection of five' for 38, which includes a small portion of each option as well as a flatbread - there are maybe 5-6 pieces of bread total. Any additional bread is $5, and you will need additional bread unless you're putting an entire 'bowl' of dip onto each piece of bread. Additionally, there wasn't really any of these dips which were all that flavorful or amazing in any way (presumably this dip platter is the star of this restaurant). You can find a much better baba ghanoush at Akdeniz. For the main I had a dish with cubed steak, pearl onions, potatoes and blistered shishito peppers. The flavor of the shishitos barely came through and the steak was tough and chewy. All for around $45 I believe, the menu has since changed I think. They do offer a more affordable but likely equal quality happy hour menu from 5-7 but you'll have to sit exclusively at the bar to take advantage. read more

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Barbounia possesses that intimate Mediterranean flair, but in all honesty, the visit does not meet its premium price point. The interior has a comfortable feel with lots of seating, but the sound level made it difficult to relax and get comfortable. You could dine outside, but sitting on a busy street sorta killed the pleasant atmosphere. The service was adequate--attentive with the water refills, but nothing out of the ordinary. I started off with hummus and roasted eggplant; the hummus was decent, but the eggplant was somewhat unremarkable. The bread was the standout: warm, fluffy, and really satisfying. For the entree, the $40 short ribs were somewhat of a letdown--tender, definitely, but not very flavorful. read more

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The best Mediterranean food in NYC!!! Wow the hummus is unbelievable, the bread, the fish, the salads, the lamb, deserts, everything is amazing. read more

Barbounia - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a pretty big spot, not too hard to get a brunch rez which is nice. Their Mediterranean take on brunch is unique and I thought it was decent considering I don't even like Mediterranean food. The pancakes in particular surprised me and were pretty fluffy for somewhere that isn't known for pancakes. The chicken sandwich was perfectly crispy, and I was a fan of their ketchup since it's slightly different than normal when I was dipping the very average French fries. I'd go back to try a couple different things if I was close by and in the mood to shake up brunch. read more

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Long time New Yorker we ate at Barbounia during Restaurant Week Aug 8, 2025. We live in the area but never ate at Barbounia. Food was superb. Service mostly good. Main issue was they sat us near the kitchen which was a race way where the wait service was moving so quickly. A busy Friday it was packed and we had made reservations. It was like sitting near the bathroom. One of the service guys ran into me so hard I saw stars. I think I it might have been hit by an elbow. Service was very apologetic. Lamar the manager came and comped most of the meal. Lamar said the wait person tripped which explained why I, a 6 footer saw "stars". I told Lamar to get rid of those seats which were near a service station as well. Also, don't tell a customer who not to yell as I was not yelling. Never the less. I tipped per the original bill. Food great, service good, environment poor. read more