My friend and I came to this super cute Greek restaurant for dinner. The space was lovely and mostly white, with blue lighting and pretty hanging lights. There was a cozy ambiance to the place. We decided to order from the prix fixe menu. For the first course, I went with the Avegolemono soup, which consisted of chicken, orzo, and egg, along with taste of lemon. This was nicely savory, hearty, and comforting. For the entree, I selected the Pork Loin with glaze sauce, broccoli rabe, and Greek fries. The Pork Loin was sliced, tender, with a smoky taste, covered with slightly sweet sauce. The flavors were bold. Greek Fries were satisfyingly crispy, with plenty of yummy seasonings and feta cheese crumbled all over. The dessert I chose was Nutella Mousse, which consisted of crushed Oreos and fresh berries. Although this did not feel very Greek to me, it was tantalizingly rich and creamy, full of Nutella and Oreo combined. Service was solid. Our waiter was welcoming and everything came out in a timely manner. I would be open to returning to try the Baby Lamb Chops or Salmon. read more

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UES Greek restaurant with nice decor. Caters to the older crowd generally. The nice gentlemen was welcoming. After that, everything else was meh. We ordered the whole snapper for 2 with 2 sides. Snapper was decent. Brussels sprouts was overcooked, soggy and lacked any flavor. Waitress was mediocre and maybe it was a bad day but didn't care much about our table. Left $20 tip for a $115 pretax bill. They had the audacity to add $5 to $25 as it reflects on my credit card bill. It's not about $5, it's about the integrity of this restaurant. Who knows what other sketchy stuff they do. read more

Seriously always a nice treat at Korali. The weekend brunch menus is such a great deal at $35 for 3 courses. When we go, we always get the spanakopita, greek salad, and for mains the stripped bass (which was so fresh on a huge bed of broccoli) and the eggplant stuffed with meat sauce. Highly recommend when you are in the area! Fresh ingredients and really delicious flavors at Korali! read more

This is a long overdue review of this wonderful restaurant. It was highly recommended by a friend at nearby Mount Sinai hospital. I've visited many times and have always had excellent food. Yesterday was no exception - the lamb was exceptional! I usually have branzino or shrimp but that may have to change. The other thing that is special about Korali is the very gracious host George! There seems to be many regulars and everyone is warmly greeted. You'll feel like a regular even if you visit infrequently. Yesterday we also had the pleasure of being served by Otto and another George. Very, very helpful and kind. read more

I love this restaurant because it's small, very pretty inside and fabulous, attentive staff. For apps we got the stuffed mushrooms Mains, we got salmon with rice and chicken meatballs which were one of the best I've had. I highly recommend. read more

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The owner here is tier one you hear me??? Greek hospitality, I can't say enough good things. Service was excellent, we stopped by on a Friday evening for dinner. We had chicken meatballs, shrimp and stuffed mushrooms to start. I don't eat shellfish, but the other two were super flavorful. My wife loved her shrimp. For the entrees my wife had the chicken souvlaki and I had the striped bass. Fish was cooked perfectly, well seasoned but not salty. The waiter was ceiling fan cool. Our drinks were on point. I love a spot with the type of vibe we got here, came a little early on a cold day so it wasn't crowded, but the staff were really engaging and on point. Coming back with the mob soon. read more

Korali Estiatorio - Aps - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Dined there last night. The original owner left to open another restaurant and it really shows. The zucchini chip appetizer were heavily battered, tasteless and took half an hour to arrive. The fish entree took an hour. it was mushy and tasteless. The yogurt dessert, which used to be special with thick yogurt and macerated cherries arrived as a single blob of naked, soft yogurt. it's really too bad. read more

We live just a couple of blocks away, and we can't thank Korali enough for getting through the challenges of Covid and continually standing strong. This place is truly a neighborhood gem. The restaurant has a cozy, Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere with a relaxed vibe. The manager is incredibly attentive--he takes care of everyone, noticing all the little details, offering surprise drinks or free desserts. Korali is always buzzing during dinner service, yet he manages to create a warm, welcoming sense of community. Some of our favorite dishes include: Greek Salad - Unlike many Greek restaurants, Korali's Greek Salad is full of flavor--refreshing and delicious. Korali Salad - Spinach, beets, feta cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette. So good! I am a bit fan of the beets they serve. Eggplant and Zucchini Chips - A standout appetizer, served with tzatziki. You just can't stop eating them. Greek Chicken Meatballs - My kids always want two orders of these. They're that good. Three Spreads - A must-try! You can choose any three spreads, served with a plate of warm pita. We usually get melitzanosalata (eggplant spread), tzatziki, and hummus. Grilled Octopus - The combination of capers, oregano, and red wine vinegar is perfect. Korali prepares this dish with a ceviche-like twist--refreshing and flavorful. Lamb Chops (Paidakia) - A must-try! The lamb chops are juicy, tender, and melt in your mouth with a beautifully simple, well-balanced flavor. Scallops - Always fresh, creamy with a nice sear, and large in size. A great value for the quality. Lavraki (Branzino) - You can't visit a Greek restaurant without having Branzino! It's the signature dish that shows off the chef's skills, and Korali's doesn't disappoint. One time, we celebrated Thanksgiving there with a large group (it's such a great restaurant, and so convenient ). The manager treated us to generous pours of whiskey, a delightful cocktail to try after I finished mine, and a huge plate of Greek desserts! I absolutely love their baklava, Galaktoboureko, and Greek lemon cake. The Greek yogurt with strawberries and blueberries is also a sweet treat. read more

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I should have known, when I walked into the restaurant and almost all of the diners were at least 75 years old. I felt like I was at one of those all-inclusive resort restaurants in Florida, bland overcooked food included. I had the shrimp and scallop kabobs over rice. The shrimp and the scallop were overcooked to the point of being tough and rubbery. I couldn't finish my food and wasn't moved to take the leftovers home. Won't be returning here again. The geriatric crowd seemed very happy though, so if you're one of them, you'll probably love it! read more

Fabulous food and wonderful people. They are so attentive and care about making a wonderful meal and experience.

This is a good Greek spot/ addition to the upper east side. The Spanakopita was tasty, hummus and tzaziki sauce were great too. My friends said the greek salad and their shrimp dish was good as well. Our cocktails were very tasty. The one part I had an issue with was that the windows were left wide open on a pretty hot nyc summer night and there was AC going but it was not as cool in there as we would have liked or thought it would be. The table next to us also had the same complaint. Also there were little fruit flys around our table, possibly due to the windows being left open. I would recommend this spot for its cocktails and food though. read more

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This is a beautiful little restaurant. You greeted immediately by a cheerful host. The restaurant is spotless. The lighting is pleasant. The menu is absolutely perfect. There are choices for everyone and everything is well portioned and prepared. The meals are plated beautifully. My eggplant salad, lentil soup and Korali salad were absolutely delicious. The fish and chicken kebabs were perfectly cooked and sauce. I cannot think of a better Greek restaurant which is more consistent and reasonable in all of Manhattan. read more

Korali has such a beautiful space. We were greeted by the owner who was happy to have us even though we did not have a reservation. While we waited for my bfs dad, we ordered a glass of the Greek red wine.. wish I could remember the name but it was the first one on the list. I wanted something light and fruit forward and the wine list is designed light to heavy so the server recommended the first one. For appetizer I've got the 3 dips for $27 - babaganoush, feta cheese, and tzatziki. Great deal and delicious pita! For our meals we tried the lamb chops and the scallops and they were amazing! read more

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Excellent food and great service!!! The order went into the kitchen immediately, and I loved how nice our server was. He treated us with warmth and efficient service. I ordered the crab cakes. The sauce was delicious. The crab cakes were warm and soft. The dish also came with a salad. The salad dressing was delicious, although I do not know the name. The crab cake came with lemon, which added zest to the food read more

Korali Estiatorio - Crab cake with salad - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Their dishes reflect both skill and imagination. The menu delivers, the atmosphere works and the staff performs. The cooking was so delicious nobody left anything. The personnel balance kindness with professional knowledge. If I lived closer, I'd eat here constantly! read more

We wanted to try a new Greek place in the neighborhood, as Yasouvlaki needed a little break, so Korali came up as an option. We will never return. (1) food is expensive and tasteless. Entrees are $30-50+. While you do get decent sized portions, the quality lacks. The dips were mediocre and all proteins we ordered tasted rushed and under-marinated/ seasoned. (2) drinks are nothing to write home about. $10+ beers, meh wine, cocktails didn't appeal to us. (3) servers tried, which is why this is a 2/5, not a 1/5 (4) atmosphere fine. It looks like a Greek restaurant. We're on the UES, so not surprising, but the crowd is older. The only people there under 50, minus us, were out with their parents & grandparents 2/5. Very disappointing. Skip it. read more

Cute, cozy restaurant but service was extremely slow considering we were the only table at the time. Food is pretty pricey for lunch (I got a latte and the chicken souvlaki and paid around $45 with tax and tip). The chicken was delicious (moist and tender) but the rice was dry. read more

Korali Estiatorio - Chicken Souvlaki - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent Greek, food served with style. Five star service & choices, Healthy, lovely ambience .Great neighborhood upscale or worth the trip read more

Went for lunch this week. Was greeted warmly at the door and seated promptly. The atmosphere had great Greek character and we received a lot of natural light through the windows - corner building - that was nice! We had excellent service. As we sat, we had discussed our recent trip to Greece, where we'd traveled all about over the course of 8 days. The food was very much on par with some of the best that we had on our trip; nice bar too! Wish we lived closer to Korali Estiatorio - but are happy to say that we look forward to future visits! read more

Nice relaxed restaurant for casual-formal dining. The restaurant looks very authentic and it's well decorated. I went with a couple of co-workers and we shared several appetizers. We had the CHOICE OF THREE SPREADS with the MELITZANOSALATA, FAVA, and HUMMUS, then GRILLED OCTOPUS, SHRIMP SAGANAKI, HALOUMI cheese, SPANAKOPITA (SPINACH PIE), SEAFOOD CROQUETTES, KEFTEDAKIA SMYRNEIKA (MEATBALLS). If you need some extra pita bread is $2. The food is good but a bit expensive for the quality. ESPAÑOL: Restaurante de ambiente relajado y amable perfecto para comidas casuales o formales. El restaurante es muy auténtico y está bien decorado. Fui con un par de compañeros del trabajo y compartimos varios aperitivos. Tomamos los tres platos de untar: MELITZANOSALATA, FAVA, and HUMMUS, luego GRILLED OCTOPUS, SHRIMP SAGANAKI, HALOUMI cheese, SPANAKOPITA (espinaca y queso en hojaldre), SEAFOOD CROQUETTES, KEFTEDAKIA SMYRNEIKA (albóndigas). Si necesitas extra pan de pita es $2. La comida es buena pero un poco cara para la calidad. read more

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Randomly found Korali as we were looking for a lunch place and luckily chose to dine there after seeing it while walking on the upper east side. The food was excellent and the $30 lunch special was great as we got to try their wonderful Greek food for reasonable price. Highly recommend Korali. read more

A truly lovely evening. We ate at Korali before a concert at 92Y. The decor and ambiance were warm and cozy at the same time. Every bit of the experience was lovely. From the moment we walked in the door, we were greeted warmly as if we were regulars. Each person who served was friendly and welcoming. Nobody rushed us through our meal. The food? Just what I wanted. Fresh and flavorful. I had the hummus and bronzino and hubby had the lemon orzo soup and chicken souvlaki. The food was prepared so the authentic flavors came through. Delicious and healthy. When we left, they literally hugged us like we were family. What a wonderful and unexpected experience. I would highly recommend. read more

I always walk by this place in the neighborhood. I finally decided to stop in on a cold Tuesday night. My mom was visiting and we didn't want to venture too far from the apartment. We were immediately greeted by the friendly hostess and seated. The menus are on little tablets and its easy to navigate. You can click on each item and get a bigger description of each. I was also really impressed by the ambiance and decor. We shared two dips, the Fava (yellow split pea purée, evoo and lemon) and the taramosalata (cured carp roe, evoo, lemon juice and potatoes). Both were served with pita bread. I preferred the taramosalata but I think I would swap the dips to try one of the salads next time. We also shared the shrimp saganaki (a timorato sauce topped with feta). This was delicious and we enjoyed every last bit of the sauce. We also had a glass of wine each. It was a bit expensive $15 per glass. We enjoyed it but it definitely added to the bill. I definitely will come back as everything that everyone around us ordered looked great. read more

Korali Estiatorio - Fava and Taramosalata - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Started with a delicious Greek salad perfectly dressed. Leg of lamb was deliciously moist and flavorful accompanied by delicious roasted vegetables, topped with a plentiful sprig of fresh rosemary. George was our waiter who recommended wine which was wonderful. We sat in the loft which gave us an enjoyable overview of the restaurant. read more

Korali Estiatorio - Night special - Leg of lamb with grilled vegetables - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Outstanding lunch at Korali! We wound up not even ordering an entree, but just having 5 appetizers to remind us what a lovely taste of Greek could be. We are from Long Island so there are several Greek restaurants, but it's hard to find fine dining authentic locations. This hit the spot. Thank you Korali! read more

Love this local spot. Their branzino is cooked perfectly. They give such a large portion and the lemon potatoes are a great side. It also did come with a complimentary side dish of rice. I need to try other dishes from here but the branzino so far has been an obsession of mine. read more

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Food was authentic! Everything we ate was delicious. Service was good. Nice decor. Definitely will be back. read more

Really enjoyed Korali. We ordered a variety of items within our group, including the choice of 3 spreads (hummus, htipiti (red pepper feta), tzatziki), cheese saganaki, and tomatokeftedes as appetizers, and plaki, vegetarian moussaka, organic chicken, bifteki, and chicken souvlaki for the mains. All the spreads were great (everyone had a different favorite), and the saganaki was a big hit. For the appetizers, both the moussaka and the bifteki were very filling - definitely leftovers (but maybe you can eat it all if you have fewer apps?). The plaki was also well reviewed - the orderer had really been looking forward to and it did not disappoint. Really like the atmosphere, we were seated in the loft, which I really liked. Helpful tablets for the drink list as well. Only con - not enough to bring the experience down - is that you have to call for reservations for over four people. read more

We went for restaurant week and it was a steal. $45 for four course meal. I got the Greek salad, fava beans, salmon and cake and my husband got the Greek salad, hummus and yogurt. The portions sizes were large. We even took some of it home. The service was on point and the dishes were so delicious. The dessert was not our taste, but honestly, we were so full at that point it didn't even matter a great spot to try, especially if you're looking for a place to explore during restaurant week. read more

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Fresh, high quality Greek fare with a lovely atmosphere inside and out. The staff is warm and welcoming. We came on the first night of indoor dining and although the outside was packed, the host was respectful of our decision to eat outside. We ordered the grilled octopus and Greek salad. While the dishes are pricey and only moderately sized, the food is fresh and well-prepared. The best Greek food on the UES! read more

Korali is in my opinion one of the best Greek restaurants in the area as far as food quality. The meze are especially good. Positives: * Food quality * Ambiance Negatives * Service is slow, especially outside (and the particular waiter we had was not terribly polite or apologetic) * A bit expensive read more

Had the cheese saganaki, halloumi, spinach pie, hummus, htipiti, Melitzanosalata, and chicken souvlaki. Spinach pie was by far the best. The hummus and dips were also pretty great. I found the chicken to be a bit dry but the dish was quite tasty. read more

The branzino was unfortunately bland and dry. The swordfish soulvaki was delicious. Brussels were there best thing on the table with flavors bursting in every bite! The lemon potatoes on the swordfish were very delicious as well. read more

Korali Estiatorio - BRUSSELS SPROUTS, Swordfish Souvlaki Lavraki ( Branzino) - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

I had a great time here! They have a nice outdoor seating area. Yes, it's not "cheap" but worth every penny. I started with the 3 dip sampler and the Zeus drink. I then had The seafood platter (octopus, crab cakes, shrimp) and it was honestly some of the best seafood I've had. Everything was promptly delivered and the service from start to finish was great! read more

Korali Estiatorio - Three dip sampler and Gin drink - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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I pass by Korali often and it is normally busy so I figured it was time to check it out. It is a nice looking restaurant with white walls and rustic wood and stone accents. We were seated upstairs and it was not too loud. The waitress brought out two types of bread, one was a wheat bread with seeds on the top and the other was a rustic white bread. Both were good dipped in the accompanying olive oil with oregano. Ordered: Korali chips ($15)- a heaping pile of thinly sliced fried zucchini and eggplant served with tzatziki. The chips were a little greasy but still tasty. They were a little stingy with the tzatziki. My friends and I were scraping the bowl to try to get the last of the dip. Cod Plaki ($29)- Korali bakes their cod in tomato sauce with sliced onions and serves it atop creamy mashed potatoes. The cod was cooked well but I prefer my cod not doused in sauce. If you like your cod prepared this way, I would consider ordering this dish. Galaktoboureko ($9)- Korali's desserts are phenomenal! This traditional Greek dessert is made of semolina custard covered in crispy filo dough and served warm. Nutella Mousse ($9)- hands down the best thing we had at Korali! If you are a fan of Nutella, don't miss this. The Nutella mousse is served in a mason jar topped with fresh strawberries. Overall: Korali is a nice Greek restaurant, however, I don't think I will be returning because there are other more reasonable Greek places that are just as good, if not better-- looking at you, Beyoglu! read more

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Everything is PERFECT. Love the food and ambience in the upper east side. Food was yummy, service was super kind

Delicious food and wine, super kind staff, and beautiful outdoor and indoor setup! Nicholas and Catherine were amazing and very helpful. The portions may look small but are filling, and go great with some greek wine! read more

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Decoration was nice. Service wasn't the best it was just ok . The busser was on the top of the table instead of the waitress. Food was ok some dishes was really good some of them not, like the plaki wasn't good . For what I taste it was overpriced. read more

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Went here for a small group celebration and it is a very nice atmosphere. We had the pita dip tasting appetizer, which was really flavorful. The waiters brought us more pita as we needed it as well. Had the lavraki fish and potatoes, which was really tasty, and the wine options are really great as well. Baklava for dessert did not disappoint either! Highly recommend this spot. read more

Very nicely decorated inside, split levels provide more space than you'd think from outside. The top level for example would be good for a group for a birthday party or event. We went for lunch and had lamb sandwiches and chicken / avocado tomato sandwiches. Honestly both were great- very well presented and laid out, tasty and classy. Not enough places do good lamb, and this was the main reason we came up here to try it- it didn't disappoint. Reason I didn't give this 5 stars are that the dinner menu seemed fairly pricey, and there is no kids menu. My little guy was able to order pasta with butter so that worked out ok. read more

Korali Estiatorio - View from mid level showing upper level and entry to lower section - Greek Near Me - New York, New York