This place is a find! The food was excellent and the portions very generous. Joy was our server…read moreand she was great. This is authentic Greek food at very reasonable prices.

Main complaint is this place is way too cramped. Came with some girl friends and we are all small…read morebut things were toppling off the table and someone was bumping into our chairs every two minutes. It's pretty annoying to eat a meal and have someone repeatedly say "sorry" then get a butt in your face. It's a logistical and safety issue if the waiters literally cannot walk up and down without making both sides push in their chair each time. Felt like it would've been better if we were just standing the whole time. The patio furniture indoors is a nice idea but just impractical to eat more than one dish off of. I'm not sure how they've lasted so long with this layout. Food was okay, nothing outstanding. Not worth the pain of simply sitting in the space. Sad because I think it could be a lot better if the just sacrificed two tables and switched to more stable furniture. Enjoyed the time with my friends here but I would go elsewhere next time.

What a gem! We found Elea as we were walking around the uws. This is on a side street, which was…read morequieter and less noisy than on the main Columbus or Amsterdam avenues. Elea has an outdoor shed which was covered and very nice. We got a table in this shed with our baby and dog. The service was friendly. We ordered several dishes to share, the fried calamari, grilled octopus and lavraki, all on the lunch menu. I really enjoyed every single dish! I was so craving the fried calamari and this really hit the spot, I loved the dipping sauce (which was a light tomato's based sauce but it was not exactly marinara). I loved the octopus especially with hummus! And the fish which was a lot with 2 fillets of lavraki with a large portion of spinach! So yummy, we will absolutely be back and can't wait!

Took a friend to Elèa for a dishwasher interview. He barely got through the front door before the…read more"interview" was done--less than a minute. From what he said he experienced, it felt like the focus was less on skills or experience and more on appearances. If they're posting a job on Craigslist, maybe they could save everyone time by noting who they aren't looking for. It was quick, it was clear, and it definitely left an impression--though not the kind you hope for in an interview. It definitely felt like being black affected the experience.

Greek style cuisine Great service, excellent food and…read moreambiance. The octopus was delicious and well prepared. Low key atmosphere filled with walls of wine. And, their own Olive Oil from Greece.

Very disappointed in the moussaka which is my go-to Greek dish. Here it was served in a round…read morecasserole bowl and too meager a serving for the price ($32?, I think). There was some cooked meat that tasted like ground beef, not lamb, and not enough of it. Where was the lamb? The portion was small and the seasoning was, to me, flat/not savory enough. There was very little eggplant, cut in small pieces and the bechamel on top wasn't rich or creamy. Really surprised. Very sorry to say this but Molyvos needs to take a look at this. Everything else was fine - my friend's chicken/potatoes meal was fine. Service was fine. Lovely decor. NOTE: I've had much better moussaka in the Mirage Diner on Kings Hway and E 9th St in Brooklyn - they give a large portion that almost fills an oval plate - with real lamb slices, succulent tomato-based sauce, visible eggplant layers. Brown top with creamy bechamel cheese. It was much cheaper too. Everyone there was nice so I hope they'll read this and step up their moussaka game.

It was worse than last time. I went during Thanksgiving. I ordered their prix fix and it was good…read more A lot of food, and their lavraki was excellent. I tried their lobster squid pasta- it was good, but lobster was rubbery and overcooked. I came back last night. Service was beyond slow. I was the only one still ordering food and it took 20 minutes for them to just bring out my fish. It tasted fresh. But it came with cold, leftover vegetable. Cold swiss chard that had been sautéed long knows how long. The fish texture wasn't smooth. It tasted kinda old, not a tender filet. The last time I was there, the fish was so smooth. I felt let down. I wouldn't come back. Not for wilted, cold leftover Swiss chard with a branzino you can get pretty much anywhere in the city.

Incredible restaurant on several levels…read more Obviously the food, one of my favorite places to go for spectacular Greek/Mediterranean seafood. Excellent ambiance also, high end and classy. Stocked wine list with an excellent selection. And great service from a very friendly staff. Strongly recommended

Service was A+ Ambience A+…read moreValue A+ Food A+ My friend and I came here for lunch and had the lunch special. It was the perfect amount of food and such a good value.

It could be spectacular!…read more Service is on point to a fault, an aspect that shouldn't be lost. Their attention to your experience and making sure you have what you need shows their commitment to hospitality. Is it Outrageous Hospitality? No, but you won't walk away complaining about service if your evening was like ours. You might, though, give four stars for a meal that was good but not incredible " you want to walk away from a meal - no matter the price - saying "that was worth it" and its hard for me to do that, in this case. Delicious scallops, but the app order is just two (we had nine people and they didn't let us know what we needed to get the job done). The Greek Salad had some of the freshest and delicious tomatoes I've had in quite some time (and, given the nature of the place, you know this has to be a dish they hit it out of the park). We joined together as a table for Lavraki and Sea Bass. The deboning and plating at the table was a nice touch, though I was disappointed in both lacking flavor. The disappointment came with the vegetable offering as the only green option - the broccolini and cauliflower - came as plain Jane as one can imagine, actually making the side a detractor from the whole dish. Would I return? I'm not against the place at all, but I'm certain I'll try other options in Midtown first.

what they serve: authentic (tapa-sized) Greek dishes located inside an old Chinese printing press…read morein Chinatown highly highly recommend checking this place out if you're craving greek food. they don't accept reservations so your best bet is to secure a table at an off hour weeknight what we ordered * lamb chops: perfectly grilled and seasoned. served with the FRESHEST fries * shrimp: currently hyperfixated on shrimp and the orzo cream sauce is s-tier * spanka: dude the feta and spinach and phyllo dough combo is goated * calamari: they said they ship in their calamari fresh everyday. this was GOOD TOO but prob my least favorite * cheesecake: GET THIS ONE. OH MY 10/10 IT WAS CREAMY BUT NOT OVERLY CREAMY. THE CRUST WAS GIVING BROWN BUTTER. IT WAS SO GOOD. OH MY I LOVE. NOT TOO SWEET service: EVERYONE WAS SO NICE & GENUINE. I LOVE IT HERE.

If someone says this is the best Greek food, then the person does not know good Greek food. It is…read moredefinitely a fun place to dine, but for lunch. Most evenings are filled with fashion and trend followers. The branzino was sad, the dips were small in portions and very mediocre. The Greek salad didn't taste fresh. Instagram and influencers are doing their job with hype, and the owners and servers are making a killing (which is great), but taste levels are leveling down as a whole in NYC.

Had a fantastic meal here. The tomatoes on the salad were some of the most flavorful we've had in a…read morelong time, showing how the Chef is particularly adept at getting fresh real produce with full bodied ripeness. The rest of our meal didn't disappoint either. The restaurant noise volume was high and the tables are close together. A place for a lively conversation, not a quiet one.

Busy for Monday evening. Felt like I stepped into Greece…read more I started with the complimentary bread, it was good. The crust was a little hard but I liked the fresh spread, I would recommend adding some olive oil, salt and pepper for more flavor. I got the traditional Greek salad. The salad was good. I love the tomatoes they tasted fresh. Though found myself wanting to add more salt and pepper for more flavor to pop. The dressing was good for dipping the bread in too. The octopus was delicious. Very fresh. Good portion. It was seared perfectly. I love how it was cut for me too, nice and tender. Not too chewy. The dill and capers were a nice touch. Seems the staff remember familiar faces, very friendly and all Greek. Altogether it was $64 which I find very pricey. The octopus was priced at $31 which wasn't bad. But the salad being $28 seems extreme. Overall a nice experience. Bit of a wait for the food

3rd time at this location and still has it charm. Food is still amazing and the people are nice!…read moreHad Kokinnisto and Loukaniko this time which is beef stew with potatoes and Greek grilled Sausage(orange peel). Whenever I am craving Greek the Pork Souvlaki is really good!!

Talk about a hidden gem. This is the epitome. What a cute Greek restaurant, open for 16 years in…read moremidtown. Down a small flight of stairs from the street and you enter a piece of Greece. The decor and ambiance are wonderful and reminiscent of a Small seaside restaurant in Greece. Giorgos (or Yorgos) is a premier host and manager. All the servers and staff are equally friendly and gracious. The Horiatiki salad was delicious and lightly dressed with olive oil. The tzatziki app with warm pita was perfect. We each had a small pita sandwich afterwards, one with chicken, fries and spicy feta and one with lamb and tzatziki. Excellent flavor all around and perfect for a dinner that was filling without being overdone. We had Greek wine and beer and ouzo. Would definitely return !!!