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

Very disappointed in the moussaka which is my go-to Greek dish. Here it was served in a round casserole 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. read more

Let's start with the food and drinks, which are great. We started with Melitzanosalata -- a spread made of roasted eggplant, tomato, yogurt, garlic and herbs. We had two cocktails -- the Pink Sand, a gin drink with grapefruit and sparkling rose, and the Mediterranean Gin & Tonic, which was made with mediterranean tonic, lemon, juniper and mint. Both were refreshing! For dinner, I had the Stuffed Red Bell Peppers -- two red peppers stuffed with basmati rice, eggplant, zucchini, tomato, toasted bread crumbs, and manouri cheese. My wife had the classic Moussaka -- which had spiced ground lamb & beef, potato, eggplant, peppers and yogurt béchamel. Both entrees were tasty and cooked perfectly. The interior of the restaurant was like being transported to a Greek city. The music, the lighting, the photos -- the entire interior design was perfectly done. And, from a practical standpoint, the tables were well spaced so we didn't feel shoehorned into our table like some NYC restaurants. The waiters were also top notch -- responsive but not intrusive. Definitely worth the price. I hope to come back again. read more

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I don't know about the rest of you, but I am so over NYC restaurants that require a 2-3 month strategic military operation just to get a reservation. I love good food and great drinks as much as the next person, but sometimes friends show up last-minute and I need somewhere impressive so my city doesn't embarrass me. Enter: Molyvos. I found it on Resy, and honestly my only criteria at the moment was "near Javitts," because that's where my friends were. Expectations were low; vibes were unknown. And then...I walked in. Instantly obsessed. Cute-yet-classy interiors, warm smiles everywhere, seated immediately--already winning. Their Greek wine and cocktail list? Perfectly balanced. Not overwhelming, not "I need a sommelier, a therapist, and a spreadsheet." Just right. Food selection? Also on point. They even asked if we had a show to catch--meaning they can pick up the pace if needed. We didn't; we were there to gossip. They let us linger without even the tiniest hint of a rush. Bless. We started with the three-spread sampler: classic hummus, skordalia, and tirokafteri. Three words: Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. They kept the warm pita and bread flowing--soft inside, crusty outside--truly elite carbs. And that olive oil in the monogrammed bottle? Chef's kiss. We tried the octopus and the halloumi. Halloumi came out flaming (literally), full drama, loved it. The octopus... listen, I've had better. The components just didn't vibe together. It happens. I ordered the lamb chops (medium) and they came with potatoes done so perfectly that I almost shed a tear. Call me a snob, but I judge a restaurant by how they handle basics like eggs and potatoes. If you can't do those right... questionable. But these? Highly recommend. Dessert time. We lost control and ordered the baklava, the sundae, the ravani, and the chocolate cake. The chocolate cake? Pure sinful joy. The ravani had me Googling flights to Greece. The sundae was fine--just a bit too sweet for me--so probably a "been there, done that." Everything else? Top notch. Drinks: I had the Kolonaki--wish it were a touch less sweet, but still very good (I'm just picky). Then switched to the driest Greek red they had. Don't ask me which; I put my faith in our lovely server and she delivered. Will I go back? Absolutely, 100%, without hesitation. Fancy but homey, elevated but not pretentious--NYC needs more places like this. read more

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I had high hopes for this place based on the yelp reviews. Unfortunately i was very disappointed. On the plus side the place is very lovely and tables are spread nicely apart. We had a great table by the window. Service was perfectly for though i had to flag someone down for more water twice. The real problem here is that the food we had was extremely overpriced and just plain boring. I had the lemon chicken, hubby had the cod and we shared a basic greek salad. The salad was enough for two but way overpriced at $22. The chicken, also very overpriced for a pretty small piece and just boring as hell. Hubby's cod was a tiny serving. Overall the food let us down here, especially for the relatively high prices. We will definitely not be back. read more

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On a recent trip to NYC, my wife and I met up with our two nieces who live on Long Island. They came into the city, and I offered to take them out to dinner. Someone suggested Greek food, and my search led me to Molyvos. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, with a touch of European charm that made it feel like an oasis away from the chaos of Times Square (just a few blocks away). We ordered a few drinks and shared a delicious Greek spread that hit the spot. It was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The warm hospitality stood out, and the service was attentive without being rushed. We capped the meal with their baklava, which didn't disappoint with a rich, layered, and bursting with flavor meal ender. Overall, this is a fantastic spot if you're craving classic Greek flavors in a welcoming setting. Definitely recommended! read more

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This is a nice spot with good service and decent food, The food was perfectly fine, but it didn't quite live up to the premium price point. "Wow" factor was missing. Still a solid place to visit. May be it was the day and time we visited! read more

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There are much better options for Greek/mediterranean. The dips were a bit sloppy and the pita was stale. The lamb chops were pretty tasty and tender but 1/3 was overcooked. Just go to AVRA. read more

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Considering this place made Padma Lakshmi's NYC shortlist. We were disappointed. We were there celebrating my daughter's 35th birthday. We ordered five appetizers and a couple of entrées. Winners: cannelloni stuffed with lamb, lamb chops, scallops Crudo, calamari Frito, desserts. Losers: grilled octopus, saganaki. Service was fair at best. Nice decor and outdoor dining. read more

Beautiful restaurant, modern feel. The service was excellent, very attentive, and the food was delicious! The di sampler is a generous size and comes with two different kinds of bread. All of the meat was cooked so perfectly, falling off the bone for the lamb shank, and well-rendered for the chops. read more

So great for a pre-theatre lunch! Our food came out fast and it was great. I love that they start with a bread basket. They know how to serve tea too! We ordered the same tea, but each got our own pot. The entree salad is so large, we went with the appetizer size and added grilled shrimp. The gyro sliders are served open faced and with fries. This was more than enough for the 2 of us. We still ordered the yogurt dessert- delicious strawberry and pistachio. [The only thing missing is Dubai chocolate:)) There is a patio, but we sat inside. The music is at the perfect volume. At lunchtime it wasn't too busy. The service was impeccable. read more

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I went to Molyvos for a business dinner and had a great meal. The restaurant is a bit smaller than it previously used to be, but has a pleasant ambiance that isn't too loud. For appetizers, we had three spreads and the saganaki. Having had Greek foods before, the dips were among the best part as great representations of them and with several unique ones I had not tried previously. The Taramasalata was one of my favorites and definitely had the flavor of a fish roe that was unique. The saganaki also had an added flair of lemon butter sauce being added on top. It pushes the flair of traditional saganaki up just a touch. For my entree, I had the scallops that were nicely grilled, though in hindsight, I'm glad I had filled up on the appetizer as the portion was quite small - which I should have expected. While it came with 7 scallops, they were on the smaller side of sea scallops, but still a nice presentation and dish overall. We finished off with the warm almond cake that was fine - not overly sweet with a touch of citrus that is refreshing, but a modest dessert overall. On the whole, I had a great experience at Molyvos with attentive, but not intrusive service. The menu is approachable with some unique offerings and I would definitely come back to try a full fish presentation. read more

I don't think I'll go back. The service wasn't great- we had to ask the bus person for the waiter a few times. First the lamb came out too well done and charred, then it was rare. Grilled octopus was too well done and tough. They mess up on which spreads we ordered and comped the right one. No one was impressed and it was too pricey for what it was. read more

Loved the food and service. Wait staff very friendly and helpful And the restaurant was on a lovely street. Ambience very nice read more

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Sitting on the edge of the Times Square / Theatre district area and into Hells Kitchen, Molyvos is a gem focusing on Greek cuisine that covers some amazing flavours paired with strong service to go with it. Taste: 4/5 Service: 5/5 - there is a lady there who is an absolute gem, we were trying to make our movie on time and she made sure our food got out promptly Ambiance: 4.5/5 Value for Money: 4/5 We had: 1) Complimentary bread: The pita was not bad, what seemed like an olive/pumpernickel bread was great 2) flamed halloumi cheese: very fun presentation and quite tasty 3) Grilled octopus: tasty and expected 4) cateloni: this was okay not bad 5) moline meatballs: not bad as well read more

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Wonderful meal with wonderful server Despina!! I loved how attentive and kind she was. I felt like she was my sweet aunt or grandma and I was visiting her home. She was adorable and I love all of her Pride pins This meal was delicious. For appetizers we had grilled octopus, fried calamari and hummus and pita. Everything was cooked perfectly. My lamb shank with orzo in a spiced tomato sauce was unbelievable. The meat fell right off the bone and it was spiced so so deliciously. Baklava for dessert was super. Would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Love their beautiful restaurant with wonderful food. The lamb chops are the best! Had the pastitsio was tremendous. Also part of the Livanos group like Oceana. read more

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We came here to celebrate our anniversary and we were treated with care. Welcoming service, fabulous authentic cuisine and gorgeous decor. It was splendid! Thank you for the cake ! read more

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I went to Molyvos to meet a friend for drinks. I can't speak for the food, but the cocktails were fantastic! The bar was also not crowded and you could watch them make the cocktails in front of you! The ambiance was very cozy and the food looked great, I'll have to come again to try it! read more

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Delicious Greek fare! Everything I tried was fresh and delicious. Especially the dolmades. And the service was fantastic - welcoming, attentive, and they even fire up the saganaki tableside for a little show. Given the proximity to broadway, I'll definitely be back before my next show. read more

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We were so excited to eat over here browsing the menu before we came over here. We were seated immediately, even though it was a little bit before 4:30. We started off with the three sampler dips and I asked for crunchy vegetables as well. We loved every single one of the dips from the tzatziki, the hummus and the spicy feta dip. I really wanted to try the Portuguese sardines but for whatever reason we were full from the sampler and the dips so we will definitely be back to have a full meal and even try the baklava ice cream read more

Came for brunch/lunch on a weekend without a reservation and the food was very good. We ordered the grape leaves, meatballs, spread sampler, spanakopita and lamb gyro sliders. The lamb gyro sliders were the least impressive dish (too much raw onion and a bit oily), but everything was tasty. The sauce the meatballs came in was divine and the spanakopita was the perfect texture. The grape leaves were delicious as was the spread sampler though being a bit picky, the hummus was a little heavy on the garlic. Our waiter was very attentive and the food came out at a good pace. While not inexpensive by any means, I think it was worth it and would recommend it for a nicer lunch if you are in the area. read more

All three food, services and ambiance fabulous. Our waitress was knowledgeable and made great recommendations

Came here as a family, and was really happy with our experience. We got a variety of dishes, and there was nothing to complain about at all. We started with a couple cocktails, which were delicious. The pita also was great, but my favorite was probably the lamb shank. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Delicious Greek food. Best tzatziki I've ever had and the cocktails were amazing. We all agreed this was our favorite meal during our visit to NYC! read more

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Wonderful Greek restaurant., with excellent food and service. We like to go after the pre-theater crowd has left. read more

One giant star for being close to home. But the food was pretty pricey here, especially for the portions you get. The cocktails were refreshing and tast. For appetizers - we got the hamachi crudo; it was delicious, but four pieces of fish for $23 is almost as expensive as an omakase. For entrees- we got grilled whole fish, and the waiter recommended lavraki (European sea bass). The dish was disappointing. The flavor was bland, and that's after squeezing tons of lemon juice on it. Luckily, the meal was saved by having the lamb shank - the meat was flavorful, juicy, and moist. It was our favorite dish of the night If you have room for dessert, don't miss out on the Sokolatina - it was to die for! Service was decent, and the ambiance was lively! read more

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Great spot for "before theatre" dining. We arrived a few minutes late (traffic!) but they still got us out in 1 hour and 10 minutes and we made the opening. Great service, nice atmosphere, and HUGE menu. The "3 dips" were a good stater to share. Entrees were lamb chops, mousaka, grilled salmon, and grilled octopus. All well presented and tasty. Large Greek wine selection. Damages with tip and drinks was $345 for 4. read more

This is a lovely restaurant serving Greek cuisine. The interior is a breath of fresh air, elegant, and spacious. There was mostly white with beige brick, cool lights, wine on display, artistic plates on the wall, as well as wood tables. I had a hard time deciding between Grilled Baby Lamb Chops ($48) or Grilled Wild Striped Bass ($39). I finally ordered the Lamb Chops, but felt I should've gone with the fish. There were only 3 lamb chops nestled on some lemon garlic roasted fingerling potatoes. They at least looked quite impressive, perfectly charred, with green garlic sauce on top. The lamb chops were wonderfully juicy and well seasoned, however there wasn't that much meat. Also, only 3 lamb chops was nowhere near enough considering the price was almost $50. The potatoes were delightfully tender with bold flavor. My friend and I shared the Baklava Sundae ($14) for dessert. This came in a crunchy outer shell with honey and nuts, plenty of baklava ice cream, and spun sesame sugary topping. It was absolutely delicious! The ice cream was velvety smooth, oh so creamy, with bits of irresistible baklava, and paired beautifully with the crispy shell. Service was great. Our waitress made sure we were taken care of throughout our meal. Pricing is too high for my tastes, so I don't plan on returning for awhile, but if I do, would like to try the Striped Bass and Ravani (semolina and toasted almond cake). read more

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Stumbled upon this place and so glad I did. although I admit the prices are high for both of my small dishes However they were filling. The pita they serve was tasty. The ambiance is calm. read more

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Beautiful restaurant and terrific service. They pace food nicely and allow lingering which I appreciate. Lamb chops and chicken dish were delicious. read more

Very good food. Came across this place as it was close to our hotel and very happy with the service and the food. The salad was very tasty. Really enjoyed the stuffed peppers. Stop in for a bite you will not be disappointed. read more

Delicious Greek food in a beautiful atmosphere - perfect for a bite before or after the theater - great selection of wines and shareable plates. read more

Pleasant ambiance. Came here before a show. Friendly staff. Fresh pita and creamy tasty spread. Grilled octopus was superb. Hamachi crudo was great. Lamb shank was delicious, so tender it fell right off the bone. Molyvos sundae was light and sweet. Loved this place overall and would want to come back for another date night. read more

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We chose Molyvos Restaurant for a late lunch and got seated right away with no reservation. The interior was pretty spacious, with a massive wine display, and fun plates as wall decor. Their wines by the glass were all Greek, and the Cabernet Sauvignon I chose was fantastic. My friend got the Pink Sand cocktail, which she really liked. For food, we started with the 3 Spreads Sampler. You get to choose which spreads to include, and we went with the Melitzanosalata, Tzatziki, and Tirokafteri. All three were delicious, but the Tirokafteri was probably my favorite - spicy feta roasted pepper dip with so much flavor. The sampler also came with plenty of pita bread and we even had some left over. I ordered the Grilled Octopus for myself and also the Mitilini Meatballs to share with my friend. The Grilled Octopus was so delicious - great texture and flavor. However, the Mitilini Meatballs were a little bit underwhelming. Both of these were appetizers, and portion sizes were very small for the price. Our other friend got the Stuffed Red Bell Peppers and Roasted Marinated Baby Beets, which she said were tasty - especially the beets. Service was friendly and attentive and overall this was a good (though pricy) choice for lunch! read more

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Place has a great ambiance. Their food is top notch and very affordable. The service is excellent and exceptional. We will definitely come back. read more

Service and ambiance good but lunch prix fix menu was poor. Chicken souvlaki was dry and tough, and lamb was very dry and tasteless under its huge pile of fries. Wine overpriced - we ordered Pinot Grigio but what we got was nothing like it. Altogether a very disappointing experience. read more

Food: 4 Service: 5 Value: 4 Overall: 4.5 We tried out Molyvos this week for dinner on a weekend - dinner was a great experience with excellent portions, and I'd go back. We started with the eggplant dip and scallop ceviche alongside delicious pita and olive oil - wouldn't recommend the ceviche since it felt like the citrus and light sweet flavor was too strong which overpowered the scallops. Calamari was good and great portions; loved the grilled halloumi which was presented by being lit on fire tableside! Our entrees were the hanger steak with fries - really good but honestly we were so full from appetizers - and the lamb shank with orzo - solid but at times almost tasted a bit light which wasn't bad but surprising for a dish this rich. I compared it vs. another of the same dish at a different restaurant in town and it's very good (plus much better price) but not quite as tasty. Overall, would recommend going and the portions are very generous, service is great and we had a great time. Thank you! read more

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The beau and I were tasked with finding a Greek restaurant to impress his parents who were visiting. A reliable source pointed us to Molyvos. The restaurant itself is upscale yet comfortable with an attractive wine wall. There is a lovely covered patio for outside dining. The four of us were seated and ordered fun summer cocktails that were delicious and not obnoxiously priced. The service was impeccable with setting changes between each course. The food was outstanding, tasting fresh and bursting with complex and authentic flavors. We started with a trio of dips, meatballs, spanakopita, and a Greek salad. Onto the entrees of which Doc Martin enjoyed his lamb shank while the rest of us were delighted with the Branzino and cannelloni. Fully sated, we split the almond cake which was delicious. I believe we found exactly what we were looking for in a Greek restaurant. Opa! read more

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The ambiance and service were terrific but the food was just average. I had the whole fish, which might not have been fair as I'm from a family of fisherman, was just okay. My friend had the octopus which was tough. The desserts were very good. read more

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