Wow, what an incredible experience at Lithos! I absolutely love Greek food and have been looking forward to visiting Lithos to see what they had to offer. Having tried authentic Greek food in the past at some great places, but more of a casual environment, I was excited to try Greek food at a more fine dining setting. My Saturday night experience here began after pulling up to the restaurant and gladly seeing they offer free valet parking. The restaurant itself is beautiful from the outside and as soon as you walk in, it is designed with a modern feel inside, yet very romantic. A Valentines Day menu is displayed as soon as you walk in for those looking to dine somewhere nice for that night. This place is huge by the way and has different themes throughout. For example, The booth areas are all white leather seating which has a Miami feel to it with candles throughout the restaurant. There is also a patio area for the summertime that looks great and there is also a venue downstairs for parties. I didn't get to look as there was a party going on and didn't want to impose. There is a section where there is a fireplace in the area which is very cozy and romantic. Near the booths, there is the section of displayed fresh fish of the day sitting on ice with a beautiful large oil painting right over it. This area is great because if you choose a fish of the day, they bring it right over to you to make sure it is the right size you requested and to make sure it is the one you want before they prepare it in the kitchen. I love that idea that you can choose your catch of the day before it is prepared. The fish I chose was the Branzino and I requested close to two pounds. My server brought over a 1.7 pounder which was perfect and the Branzino looked beautiful. But before getting into that, I want to tell you about my whole experience before I had ordered my entree. I actually ended up dining in the bar area and started off with looking at the bottled wines and loved that they offer Greek wines from all over Greece. I ordered a Northern Greek wine called Mayiko Bouvo - Magic Mountain which is a dry Sauvignon Blanc and was priced at $75. This wine was so amazing I ended up ordering another bottle for dinner! The wine really complimented all of the dishes I tried that night. Besides the complimentary bread and delicious spread they give you while you look through the menu, I ordered the assorted dips from the appetizer menu that came with Tzatziki, Eggplant Capanota, and Hummus and I also ordered the Grilled Octopus which is a must have here. Their specials had a Blue Point Oysters with Sturgeon Caviar and they were the best oysters I've had yet. These are also a must have when you visit, and I also ordered a second one because it was so good! Now when you order the fish of the day, you have to give them 25 minutes to prepare the fish so after I indulged in all of those appetizers, the fish was ready and I was very eager to try that amazing looking Branzino. I asked for olive oil for my table to drizzle some on my fish. The fish came with a vegetable so I chose the brussel sprouts. Everything was so amazing and the service was top notch. My server/bartender Silvia made my experience all the more pleasant. After that $350 bill came for a dinner for two, I left happy and pleased. I am definitely looking forward to coming back to try more! read more

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Favorite spot for special dinners with my husband and for lunch with colleagues. Service and food are always great. I've had a number of dishes here and was never disappointed. We always get the Lithos chips or the spreads to start. The lychee martini is really good too! read more

It's a super duper fancy restaurant. I hope they can get enough diners. The service was excellent and very high-end. I don't think anyone in our party of 3 was that thrilled with their food, but I'd probably try it again! They have fresh fish on ice in the dining room. It's kind of strange. Apparently if you choose that it costs a ton of money. read more

Came here for lunch with my mom. While my lamb sliders were tasty, mom won lunch with her chicken souvlaki. The chicken was tender and flavorful, especially when she put the sauce on it, and the veggies were cooked just right. And the portion was good, too. Mom loved it so much she told our waiter she was sorry she hadn't eaten here earlier. Service was also good, though it took a little time for our food to come. Just make sure you go in through the side double doors, not the back door like we did. read more

Awesome service. We let them know we had a tight schedule and they served us in exactly the time frame we gave them. I'm coming back for that lunch prix fixe: an assortment of olives and bread to start, then spanakopita, moussaka and baklava Ps. I've been back several times, and it's consistent :) read more

overcooked lamb, burnt, chops with no meat, raw steak, skimpy drinks, stale bread, are the waiters serving or socializing. inedible! VERY PRICEY OVER $600- for ugh food. read more

Delicious food, gorgeous interior and solicitous "Lithos" family. Had a special seafood soup of the day and for my main course really enjoyed perfectly cooked scallops with stuffed crepe! And of course an amazing Greek dessert! I perfect dinner! Definitely will be back! read more

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Seafood lovers will be thrilled with this Greek inspired restaurant. Everything from delicious and fresh food to decorations and service, this place is a must try. Loved the fireplace in the main dinning room and the decor. Classy and intimate restaurant with a huge list of amazing Greek wines and delicious seafood entries. Not a lot of meat or steak dishes. But that is ok with me. Lithos is my new favorite Greek spot in northern NJ. Highly recommended. read more

Great food and good service. I have been here for both lunch and dinner service. Always an enjoyable time. The servers are attentive. The walnut cake is my favorite. I wish that I could have it everyday. read more

Lithos Restaurant - Of course I went back for more great food. This is my first baklava. It was flaky and sweet and oh so delicious. - Greek Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

Delicious food! Great service! A wonderful night out! Couldn't ask for more! Had the octopus and Lithos Chips for a starter and it was great! We shared a whole pink snapper for our main meal and the waiter was amazing enough to filet it table-side for us!! Food full of flavor and we will definitely be back! read more

Lithos Restaurant - 2lb whole pink snapper!! Delicious!!! - Greek Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

So I've been here twice with my wife, and both times we have had a wonderful experience, the food is well prepared and delicious. The service from our waiter Sonny has been exceptional. I highly recommend you stop by and try it out. We've had the Bronzini, crab cakes, lithos chips, oysters, and mussels read more

Lithos Restaurant - This was a bronzini special of the night. With mussels , clams and shrimp in a. Diavolo sauce - Greek Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

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Recently attended a dinner party my sister in law hosted at Lithos. Atmosphere is peaceful and unhurried. We had a private section by the fire place which was nice and cozy on a rainy day. Our server was Liza and can I say she was the most attentive, patient and quick. She made our experience so pleasant. From start to finish everything was perfect so it was no surprise the food was delicious. From appetizers of dips to zucchini chips/fried calamari to the branzino and salmon. Every bite was a delight. read more

Came here for my birthday dinner and honestly was so freaking delicious. Yes it is pricey for dinner, but you just can't beat the quality of the food. I ordered the roasted lamb shank and it was cooked perfectly and so so tasty. Even the salad we ordered was amazing, and the rest of my party loved their meals too. Will definitely be back to try the brunch! read more

Lithos Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

I go here for a more fancy meal and atmosphere, usually on special occasions. The food is what you'd expect from an upscale place, it is very good and portions are good too. You won't leave hungry. The wines have been great from my experience as well. read more

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful dinner at Lithos on Sunday. The lobster souvlaki appetizer was AMAZING. He had the moussaka (traditional Greek dish which looks like a lasagna but it is potato and eggplant based with spiced beef) - he loved it. I had a shrimp dish served over orzo in tomato sauce and it was very good. They have a great wine selection and dessert menu (let's be honest - this is how I pre-screen my restaurant choices lol). We will be back not only for the food, but for the beautiful ambience and the way we were treated like family. I wish nothing but the best for the new management. You have a great establishment, and you have won us over! read more

Lovely ambiance and lovely meal! I ordered the Dover Sole special and my husband had the lamb chops. Both were delectable. As an appetizer we had the calamari; it was to die for- extremely fresh! All the fish was very fresh; they have a fish tank. They have a nice wine selection and even some beer from Greece. The service was very attentive and the waiter was charismatic and enthusiastic about our meal. Overall, this was a great date night restaurant. FYI- they had valet for a Saturday night. read more

If you're looking for GREAT food, amazing service, and an overall excellent dining experience, this is the spot to go! The Grilled octopus, chicken lemon soup, and the fried feta toast were especially delicious!! Definitely worth every penny and would drive the 45 minutes back to enjoy this wonderful restaurant again! Yummmmmmm! read more

Lithos Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

Great meal and environment here last night. Of course the food and service was amazing as usual and the indoor seating was spaced and perfect. Big shout out to our waiter 'Grandpa' who was so personable and friendly. Can't wait to go back! read more

Food was terrific and menu selections were wonderful. Great service too----our serving person, Jesus, was amazing---knowledgeable, efficient, caring, warm etc----a total delight. We live in Bergen County and often meet a friend who lives near here. Never fail to have a great meal here. Highly recommend! read more

I followed the advice of my customer and went eating to this restaurant. Being a big lover of Greece, Greek food, and frequent traveller to Greece, I didn't want to miss this opportunity. Despite the fact that the restaurant has no Greek charm at all, I told myself, ok at least the atmosphere is ok. It is more like a "wanna be" high scale restaurant style. The first disappointment I got, was when I looked at the menu! They had some mezes with typical greek dishes but the rest was more like an invented greek menu with dishes far away from the typical greek cuisine. So we ended up ordering fried saganaki cheese, tzatziki with pita bred, and grilled calamari for appetizer. The tzatziki as also the other salads where so far away from the original recipe! The saganaki cheese was too dry. The calamari was acceptable but nothing special. My colleague ordered a whole fish (dorada) and I took lamb with giouvetsi (kind of small pasta). The fish was a good size and pretty well done. The lamb dish was not my taste at all. BTW, the waiter was so bad! He was never present at the table. Left us alone for such a long time. Didn't take care of the guests and we hardly could understand him when he was talking. Just not acceptable for such a price range! My last disappointment was the dessert. I was looking so forward to the galaktoboureko because I love this dish. Whenever I'm in Greece, I never miss a galaktoboureko! The one in this restaurant was a CATASTROPHE! I'm sorry to say that :( read more

Lithos did a fantastic job with our private party. Thank you Alban the manager and Andrew our waiter!! Well done!!

Great food , excellent service, a major improvement since the new owners took over. Great bartenders and a beautiful bar. I highly recommend Lithos! read more

I am so disappointed to be writing this review. Lithos was my favorite restaurant for years. Food has always been of the highest quality. Service second to none. I have been twice in the past month and will not be returning, which makes me sad. The menu is slightly different from before. Which could be fine if ingredients were still the same. Nothing tastes fresh. My favorite dish has always been the swordfish, which used to be a large portion of fish grilled in the best olive oil and lemon and served over cous cups and mushrooms. The fish is now small with an awful tomato and spinach sauce. Plain white rice fills the plate. Applies were small and tasteless. Service was marginal. Prices still high but I'm no longer ok paying a premium for subpar services. Please make the necessary changes and return to your prior splendor. read more

The restaurant has a beautiful decor, great ambiance. The workers are very helpful and friendly, the food? I was expecting something wonderful but was disappointed. The food lack flavor for what the restaurant charges. In my humble opinion, they need to come up with better recipes for a more authentic Mediterranean flavor. read more

Do not have your event at this location. The manager is in over her head and is constantly making promises she can't keep. Tried to plan an event here because the space is nice, but the manager would never take our call until we actually showed up in person to talk to her. She made the food and the plan sound great while we were there, and promised that we would get the contract for our event within the next couple days. When we didn't get the contract in the promised amount of time, we called to follow up, at which point she started making excuses and saying that everyone who works here was quitting on her. Now it's clear why they were quitting on her. She promised the contract to us every day for three weeks and even yelled at my Fiancé for following up one time because I had called the day before. Overall, rude and very unprofessional. Would not recommend this place to anyone. Found another place and signed a contract within a day. Take your event needs elsewhere. read more

Gross, went for a meal with my boss, the place smelled like raw sewage and the lady at the podium was a totally rude to us, the food was ok but overpriced the health dept should close them down. read more

Service and Ambience: Above excellent service, the hostess was very professional and greeted us warmly as soon as we arrived. We were seated near the seafood display, which I thought was pretty neat that they have their fresh fish and fruits displayed so nicely for clients to see. The ambience was really nice, something that you'd expect in an upscale restaraunt in the city (actually nicer because it's a stand-alone building that can afford to maximize their space). It is really beautiful inside with the white upholstery and the grand-dining feel of the seating in front of the fireplace. Our server was excellent, and always on hand and attentive when the table or ourselves needed something - meaning he was there doing stuff for us even when we didnt know we were missing something. Food: Oh my word, is the food good. Like the other reviews that specified the "lemon chicken soup" - GET IT. I could have eaten just that and walked away happy. I ordered the red snapper, and it was huge. Really big portions and very delicious. It was as our waiter said, about 90% deboned and out of the whole fish, I found 1 or 2 bones - really, really good preparation. The fish was served head and tail on, which I like. SOOO delicious. The horta could have used more salt and lemon though, but the greens were cooked very well. The naganaki was excellent - I always order something cheese-y when I go to Greek restaurants and this did not disappoint!! Price: I would pay again for the quality of the food, the attentiveness and service we received from the staff (I love it when the chef comes out to talk to you about their food!). Definitely an upscale vibe but without the snubbing and the food justifies going there for repeat visits. Highly, highly recommend!!! read more

I was here for a rehearsal dinner and the food was amazing!! I have had Greek food only once before. The first time I did, was from a place in the Livingston Town Center. I wasn't a fan, the food was greasy and "blah". This was not the case at Lithos. The interior decor was really nice and the food was very yummy! I highly recommend the braised short ribs! Yum!! I will be back. read more

Lithos Restaurant - Braised short ribs. Yum! - Greek Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

The only problem with this place is that you spend half the dinner verifying that your'e still in New Jersey.... You're immediately transported to Greece with amazing fair and confident service. The menu provides many classic options each with well thought and perfectly executed additions and twists. You can't go wrong with any of the specials and the fresh fish are made to perfection. The Lithos chips, taramosalata and Feta filled pastry are my favorite starters along with the Greek salad. We've done the Lavraki (Branzino) on a few occasions but consider the short ribs and lamb options as well. DO NOT SKIP desserts. The galaktobourek (spelling?) and walnut cakes alongside the yogurt (honey or various jams accompany) are the go-to... Wine list is brief but offers every option at a perfectly acceptable price. read more

I recently dined for lunch with three other colleagues. For an appetizer we had "Litho's Chips - Thinly Sliced Pan Fried Zucchini and Eggplant Fritters. They were delicious, couldn't put them down! Only a nice white wine would have made them better, but it was a business lunch.... Lunch was equally good with salads, a sandwich and entree. Coffee thereafter. All in all it was a very good meal. The service was good, off street parking is a plus. read more

Wonderful! Fantastic! Incredible! I could go on and on. Great food, great service! Fresh seafood is laid out on ice for viewing. Probably the best grilled octopus I ever had. I've had it as an appetizer and over a salad. Both were superb! read more

We came here for a birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. We are from the area but this was my first time dining here and it won't be my last! We started with a few appetizers; the Lithos chips which are delicious and a house salad and octopus. This was my first time eating octopus and can't lie, I liked it! For entrees we had the Chilean sea bass in a stew; which was one of the best sea basses that I have ever had. We also had a fresh fish (that you can choose from) and Te prime rib. The service was great and this won't be my last time coming to this restaurant. read more

This is our new fun spot. My wife loves the place as they serve great drinks at ok prices. The food in general is pricey so don't go nuts over the sticker shock if you eat here. That said their happy hour, bar specials and early bird prix fixe menus are absolute bargains. Servings sizes here are huge and we quite often come for the appetizers, soup and salad over the entrees. Its hard to actually have room for entrees because the portions are so large. The food is very, very fresh, I personally love the fun owner and have never had an issue with the waitstaff who are really helpful. Front of house gals are really nice and friendly as well. They do sometimes make mistakes but are on it right away if you let them know. They also serve some of the best cocktails in the area. We actually travel 20 minutes from Plainfield just so that my wife can have their tasty cocktails. Generally speaking this is regular Greek food in a nicely done space. They pay attention to details i.e. its not a fake nice place like some places are in NJ. Where the place tries to be upscale yet you see nasty water stains on their drop ceiling panels, holes in the wall and cracks etc...etc... but don't mind that just go for the food and fun atmosphere. Almost forgot for dessert don't hesitate to try their Greek dessert wine by Vinsanto, its made from dried raisins and just bursting with flavor. I like it waaaaaay better than port. read more

I went to Lithos for a work luncheon and was surprised with the big space and seating areas in the restaurant. The service was good and the people were nice.The spanakopita tasted good but it was a little greasy when I got it. The olive and hummus dip was really good with the pitas they serve and the calamari was tender and light. I chose the chicken souvlaki and was pleased with my selection. The chicken was tender and not dry. Since I ordered from the pre fixe menu it also came with a dessert. The baklava had great flavor but it was also very heavy. I would come back to try the other menu items..maybe the lighter fare. read more

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The food was okay but nothing spectacular. The eggplant appetizer was OK, but was tomato heavy, contrasted to the tomato fritters, which were good, but tasted more of sweet potato than tomato. My wife's orzo and shrimp was excellent, but my swordfish had an overly sweet sauce that made no sense and lacked acid. Marring everything was the truly horrendous service. Once the waiter discerned that we were spending less than $300, he basically ignored us, didn't check on us, and couldn't care less how our meal went. The only reason I tipped at all was for the bus staff, who were actually excellent. We waited 20 min for our check after asking and that was the fastest service we received from that slug. One more thing, I used to work in the wine industry, and even in NYC, I've never seen wine marked up at over 300% over retail before. Overall, I'd say overrated and overpriced even before the bad service. I'll be spending my money at H2Ocean instead. read more

These guys sure know how to make delicious food. I'm not at all familiar with Greek food that doesn't come wrapped in a pita, so I can't say whether it's authentic as well. Bear in mind I'm not reviewing the main restaurant. Instead this is a review of their catering, since we had them cater a family function in their basement (very clean look to it in addition to some very pretty wine cellars downstairs). We had the pikilia (tzatziki, melitzanosalata and tirokafteri), grilled calamari, fried calamari with tartar sauce, seafood yuvetsi, eggplant mousaka and some sort of chicken breast. Everything was cooked perfectly, even the grilled calamari. Flavors in every dish and in every bite. And I got to try their baklava. Amazing. It's not the same honey, liquidy baklava you get almost everywhere else. The nut mixture was more dry, yet still had the baklava flavor. I was very impressed. If this place is within your budget and within your driving range, I would definitely give Lithos a try. read more

Great meal and the staff has always been extremely knowledgeable abOut the dishes and the attention to the client is impeccable! Also the establishment truly respects social distancing guidelines. We felt very comfortable and had a great meal and experience. read more

My wife and I decided to take a journey out of NYC to Short Hills, NJ for a Anniversary weekend getaway and the highlight of the weekend was dining at Lithos! While I am by no means a foodie, and have never tried Greek, I absolutely loved the experience, food & service. I ordered one of the specials (Blacked Red Snapper with a Mushroom Risotto) and my wife ordered their Swordfish dish and we both felt more than satisfied with every bite. The staff there was attentive and kind, timely and responsive to our request. A marvelous experience and we will be driving back there for future special occasions as the Mr. Katsoudas has himself a fine establishment. Cheers to many years of Lithos Estiatorio success... read more

Wonderful dinner! My husband and I had a romantic dinner there last night and it was fabulous experience. The calamari and trio of dips were tasty and the branzino and lamb shank were amazing!!! My husband also enjoyed his Greek IPAs and I my moscato. Service was en pointe, our waiter was gracious and helpful. Definitely save room for desserts. We shared a Greek dessert and it blew me away. I don't usually love baklava but this was truly something else. Amazing quality and freshness, can't wait to go back!!!! read more

Pretty disappointed with Lithos. Came here last night for dinner with my date. The service: Very good. Our waiter was super nice and very attentive without being annoying. The drinks: Dear God... my date ordered the "Sojarita" which tasted pretty crappy- like seltzer with a teaspoon of liquor- no flavor. I ordered the "Fig Martini" ....it tasted like NyQuil. BELH. He actually sent his back and ordered a beer instead. I didn't have the heart to send mine back as well so I just stuck with it and finished half. The appetizers: We ordered the "cheese assortment theory" which was described as four cheeses with "roasted fig jam, toasted almonds, and pita straws." We got cheese & 3 pita straws with a raw fig cut in half, a handful of raw, non toasted walnuts, a couple of grapes, and raisins.....?!?!?!?!??!!?!??!?! whats up with that??? We also ordered the grilled octopus which was actually cooked well and tasted delicious. No disappointment with that one. The Main: My date ordered the lamb chops, which were cooked perfect and tasted delicious. I ordered the soft shell crab special. Not good. Their shell was crunchy and not appetizing and the flavor was just overly salty and gross. I could only manage a few bites of it. Dessert: Of course, we ordered the baklava. It was very tasty. However, I personally like authentic turkish baklava as its made with only pistachios and serbet instead of walnuts and honey. BUT, if you like Greek baklava, this one definitely meets the expectation. So all in all this place was a disappointment. Unfortunately I will not be returning any time soon, nor will I be recommending it. :/ read more