Wonderfully yummy food well prepared and beautifully plated…read more Our party of three split the Greek grilled calamari appetizer with capers, onions, and tomatoes, lightly seasoned, and the spanakopita so buttery and flaky. The entrees we ordered: the vegetarian moussaka, the lamb ("Bifteki") platter, and the chicken souvlaki platter. We were very happy and very satisfied. Portions are ample. Timing of the 2 grilled meat dishes with the oven-baked casserole was perfect: everything was hot. Our thanks to the chef of a well managed kitchen. The complementary butter cookies were a delightful way to end the meal. Our server was attentive and professional. The interior is spotless, with minimal decoration, so nothing distracting. The restaurant is in a mixed residential-small business neighborhood. We're happy to recommend this restaurant to others.

Tried out this spot for the first time for a mid-week lunch and the Greek-style lemon potatoes was…read morethe highlight of my meal! The spanakopita is a must have as well! Ambiance - plenty of seating for large groups. Came here with a group of 15 Service - the appetizers came out quickly but the main meal took quite a long time about 30 min Food - spanakopita: 4 large triangles! Flaky cheesy and filled with spinach - chicken platter: chicken was perfectly tender and charred. The lemon potatoes were fluffy and the salad was dressed lightly with a vinaigrette This spot is best for a long lunch or dinner. I'll be back!

I don't come here often, but when I do with a small group of friends and/or family it's a great…read moreexperience! This place is Byob, so we typically bring a bottle of wine with company. The appetizers are delicious and pretty large (without jeoparding quality). My favorite are the horiatiki salad (a refreshing salad with feta) and the midia axnista (steamed mussels with broth). If you're a pita bread kinda person, you can't go wrong with their pita and dips! For entrees, you cant go wrong with their grilled fishes (I liked the lavraki branzino the most). Their hirini brizola (grilled pork chop) was delicious too! The service is good here and the wait staff is friendly. One time, we were running late for our reservation, but the staff was very accommodating and still sat us down.

What a lovely experience dining at Ambeli last night! Our waiter was so lovely and patient, as we'd…read morenever been before and wanted some help ordering. The restaurant was warm and inviting and we enjoyed sitting and waiting for our food. We received pita and hummus while we waited, which was delicious! For appetizers, we ordered the skordalia, which was a wonderful potato and garlic spread, and the keftedakia meatballs. We shared the chicken souvlaki platter for dinner and were completely stuffed by the end! I regret not having room for the dessert, so next time I'll make sure to save some.

Such a gem! So glad it is so close to me. The saganaki balls were to DIE for. The feta Greek fries…read morewere amazing. I paired them with chipotle mayo instead of the honey mustard, and well as the saganaki balls. The mixed grilled is always a winner. Service was great, very attentive. Very cute interior. Will be back for sure.

I'm seeing many 3-4 star reviews from fellow Yelpers and I keep thinking that perhaps my experience…read morewas a singular one. The two stars I'm giving here is for the restaurant itself. This restaurant looks great. There is a nice counter area to order, a really nice seating area inside and even outdoor seating. Some of the decor makes you feel like you're in a household's kitchen. By the cashier there is a table you can wait at complete with local newspapers. It's very charming. This was my first visit and I ordered my food to go. I had two key dishes. The first was hummus with falafel, which is very standard for me whenever I go to any Mediterranean place. When I opened the take out box at home I was really surprised. Most places give you a good amount of hummus, but here it was basically a thin layer. Kind of like a layer of mayo on a sandwich (maybe a tad thicker). Then on top of the hummus was a huge layer of pickled vegetables and tiny pickles. This was a surprise. I've had hummus orders from a lot of restaurants before and I've *never* seen this on an order before. Then the falafel balls were on top and well...they were really dry and didn't have much flavor. Now, sometimes you can cover that up by just coating the falafel in hummus, but there wasn't enough hummus to do that. The dish was just disappointing all around. The other dish I tried were the Lemon Potatoes. They were good! The lemon flavor was strong and they were cooked well. Not the best example in the area, but they would do in a pinch. At some point I'll give this place another try. Maybe this was a fluke (at least I hope so).

I haven't written a review in a while. This place I found while I was at a gas stop near my work. I…read moreusually get the food in the same place at my work but it got boring sometime eating the same thing. Anyways, I found this spot at a gas stop and gave it a try. Food is BANGIN! I got the chicken over salad. The chicken had a lot of flavor and the rice as well. Chicken also was not dry. The service was quick probably cause no one was there when I went. The food came out quick but it looked fresh and tasted fresh. You know how you go to a high end restaurant and get disappointed because you had high hopes? Well, this place is the opposite, even if it was small and was as nice looking as a five star restaurant, it delivered on the food and it was a five star meal for me. This will be my usual spot whenever I come to work nearby.

Two times I've ordered from here and both times I get diarrhea.. I'm writing this sitting on the…read moretoilet now. I will never order from here again!

The entrance is located in a side alley, down the basement stairs, kind of weird. No wi-fi or phone…read moreconnection inside the restaurant, so you can't use your phone for anything---which can turn into an intentional exercise in disconnecting. I could not view reviews of dishes, so had to step outside to take a peak. Cannot justify paying such prices for dinning in a tiny, dark space in half-basement in the middle of NJ. Just can't. The portions are generous, which is good. But the prices are still outrageous for the location and vibe. It is BYOB for alcohol. We walked in on Sunday at 6pm without reservations and by 7pm, the small space filled up. The $12 hummus was bad. Store bought hummus of the cheapest brand tastes better. Seriously don't understand how a hummus can taste so bland and meh. No seasoning? The pita that came with it was low quality--it gave my friend an allergic reaction right away [he has sensitivity towards poor quality flour products]. $44 paidakia--lamb chops--had 4 chops that were tender and delicate. Pasnip pure was bland and totally a miss--did nothing to complement anything on the plate. Barely any demi lace sauce--definitely on the dry side. Asked for potatoes to be sutstituted for brocollini, but the kitchen did not follow through with that ask, even though our waitress confirmed it was possible. $39 lamb souvlaki was a solid dish. Filling and hearty. Good quality meat skewer. Smoked eggplant puree had a very strong smoke flavor. Lemony potatoes had bright, refreshing lemomy flavor that we appreciated. Service is attentive and quick. Complementary toothbrushes in the bathroom were a nice touch--a star for this little amenity.

What a beautiful restaurant! Feels like you are walking…read moreinto Grecian paradise! Love the decor from the entrance to the restaurant! Staff was attentive, friendly and our Server offered recommendations! So impressed with my husband's entree, the grilled Lavraki was braided! Never thought fish could be braided. Loved my Moussaka and beet salad! Dessert was a warm heavenly sweet treat! Highly recommend! Made reservations. BYOB Wine Cellar of Morristown Was walking distance from Azure. Metered street parking.

Excellent authentic Greek food family ran small business with excellent food and service ! This is…read morea must try small business with great bites for any palate.

Casual neighborhood restaurant serving tasty, homestyle Greek food. My husband and I shared the…read moremoussaka and the Opa platter, and both dishes were full of flavor with generous portion sizes. The meal also came with a small complimentary starter of pita and dip, which was a nice touch. The service here was one of our notable highlights - the staff were all very friendly. One of the family members that owns the restaurant (an older lady) who makes all the desserts also came out to personally ask each table how everything was going. She was so, so sweet and made lovely conversation with us. The small gesture made our meal more memorable!

We stopped in for a late lunch and had a great experience. Our server, Ruth, was outstanding --…read moresmart, personable, and attentive while still giving us space. The menu pulls from a wide range of recipes from the Dodecanese and other Greek islands, and it shows in the flavors. We started with olives and beets served with warm pita bread. For mains, we had the Gyro (beef & lamb) with hand‑cut fries, tzatziki, salad, and more pita. Everything was fresh and well‑seasoned. The spanakopitakia -- handmade phyllo with spinach, leeks, and feta -- was another standout. We finished with their Baklava Cheesecake, which layers freshly baked phyllo, nuts, cinnamon, and honey syrup over homemade cheesecake. Rich, sweet, and worth saving room for. Great service, excellent food, and a menu that feels genuinely rooted in the islands. We'll be back.

Welcoming staff. Fresh pita with delicious spreads. A branzino special at the very top of any I…read morehave ever had--with spinach and peppers to die for. A wonderful family place.

Beautiful restaurant with authentic vibes. Favorite dish is the vegan odessy, but LOVE the…read morevegetarian moussaka as well. Great options for everyone.

Upon arrival at this restaurant, I thought I was walking into a cafeteria like atmosphere…read more Downstairs is the Take Out area .up one flight of stairs the magic begins. Beautifully decorated dining room Segway's into an even larger and more beautifully decorated dining room. It was charming, the food excellent. The service attentive. The portions are very big. We had an amazing Greek salad to share and an 4 dip assortment platter to share. This consisted of regular hummus, a spicy hummus, the most delicious eggplant dip, and a Taziki. The calamari was so fresh and delicious with excellent sauce. My friend had the vegetarian platter, which was really enough for two people. It was huge and had stuffed grape leaves, spinach, and rice hunk of Fattah Gigante beans order of beets and I forget what else. I had the grilled lamb shish kebab Slovakia with lemon potatoes and a small salad on the side. It was so delicious cooked exactly as I asked for it medium rare. I can't wait to go back here. I was visiting my friends in New Jersey and found this restaurant on yelp. It was better than expected.

Great food ! Good service ! Chose last minute and was a great experience ! Will returnread more

I've been meaning to write a review for this spot ever since my folks took me out here for a…read morepre-birthday dinner in late January (2026). I don't know why we haven't frequented this spot sooner (at least during trips back home), but EVOO is legit. Also NOTE - its BYOB (but there are even some places nearish by you can grab a bottle or 3 if needed). Our server was very attentive, despite the restaurant being fairly busy. For apps, we decided on the: Hummus - how do you properly judge a Mediterranean restaurant without trying their hummus, and this was creamy, decadent and served with some fresh pita. Grilled Calamari (with roasted red pepper, lemon, evoo, capers, red onions) - very nicely cooked, not rubbery at all Grilled Octopus (with roasted red peppers, fava puree, capers, onions, red wine vinegar, arugula, evoo) - if octopus is on the menu, I'm gonna have it. For my entree, I got the pan-seared scallops with cauliflower puree, quinoa, spinach, heirloom tomato. Loved it. Cooked perfectly, loooved the silky puree...just a solid solid dish. All in all, EVOO definitely deserves to be on the Millburn/Essex shortlist when looking for nicer places to dine out. Can't wait to get back and try some more of their menu!