[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's on the water side, sunset is pretty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is delicious. Service is good. Bronzino is my favorite,octopus salad is also good. read more

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Another visit to MP Taverna on a Friday night. This time for a birthday celebration with my Daughters boyfriend AJ. I always go with the usual when there- trio of dips and the seafood orzo. Both items are still standouts. I still think it may be the best entree in Westchester. Even on a night when there are slip-ups.... In this case: * 15-20 minutes to be seated. * A vastly undercooked salmon. It was ordered well done and was served sushi style salmon. * A very weak cocktail. The positives still out-weigh the negatives here- by a wide margin. Kudos to Dan the server. He is friendly, smooth, and unflappab[[HIGHLIGHT]]le. He comes in from Scranton each weekend to work at MP? Who knew? FY[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]I- Please fix the men's room urinal that has been broken way too long. read more

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It's been a couple of months already since we ate here, but the restaurant popped up when I did a search today on Yelp. Outstanding service and delicious food on a late Friday afternoon "celebrating" a family event. Server was super friendly and accommodating to our needs and we even averted a mini-disaster when he advised spontaneously that a certain dish I had ordered was actually deep-fried, which I never eat. I hope to return some day although I live far, far away. :) read more

First time here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place I a lot bigger than it appears from outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was casual. There was a buzz of conversation going on at all the tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It is a combo Greek/Italian menu and I was torn between the Greek and several pasta dishes. What finally won me over was the cavatelli in a short rib bolognese / caccio e Pepe sauce. I was warned that it was very black pepper forward/ it is! Perfect. The chef, who would come into the dining room and walk the floor asking how everyone was doing. I complimented him on not being afraid to bring in the black pepper. The food was great, including the complimentary pita bread which I need to scarf up all the sauce. This is luckily, not close to where I live or I'd be here quite often. Prices were on the high end of moderate but definitely worth it! Give it a try. read more

MP Taverna Irvington - The dining room from my table. - Greek Near Me - Irvington, New York

I'm not big on Greek food so I don't come here often even though my office is right next store but we had a work meeting here and it reminded me of the things I do like. The pita is so good, the smash fries are absolutely BOMB and the soup I got was also really good! I had a creamy broccoli soup which was great for dipping the pita into. read more

MP Taverna Irvington - broccoli soup - Greek Near Me - Irvington, New York

MP Taverna is celebrity Chef Michael Psilakis' baby. We used to enjoy going to his restaurant in Astoria, but that closed a few years ago and I've been wanting to go to the Irvington one for a long time. Finally getting a chance, I invited our cousins to meet there for an early dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is located by the Hudson River and conveniently next to the Irvington Metro-North station with a large parking lot shared by the other neighboring restaurants.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Get the Grilled Octopus! While it is pricey at $30 for an appetizer, you get a lot of tasty tentacles on a bed of Greek yogurt. The smoky charred pieces are tender and flavorful. We also had the Roasted Organic Beet Salad and the sweetness went well with the octopus. At MP Taverna Astoria, the best dish there was the roast chicken and the Irvington Roasted Lemon Amish version is just as good. The Mixed Grill is a BIG portion with a grilled chicken breast, 2 each pork tenderloin and Cypriot & Greek sausage. Add to that, some smashed fries and grilled onions & zucchini and I had to take half of it home. The wives both got seared sea scallops with lemon potatoes & sautéed spinach as sides. The meal was finished off with a plate of mini cannoli on the house and some strong coffee. Overall a great dining experience and hope it won't take years for us to come back because I want to try the Greek Seafood Paella or the Grilled Branzino next! read more

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GO GO GO HERE! We are visiting for a few days and this was mins from our hotel and good reviews! Soooo glad we selected this place. It's upscale and casual at the same time - some were dressed to the nines others in jeans n a sweater- either works! We made reservations to be safe but because we were slightly ahead of the dinner hour there were several tables! The owner/chef - Food Network Star - Michael Psilakis visits EVERY table to make you feel valued! Now about the food - the Octopus Salad was spectacular! The yogurt sauce the perfectly grilled octopus sat on was velvety tangy and mild all in one it is accompanied with diced vegetables onion and some kind of mild pepper I could not place and chickpeas- I've had my fair share of Great octopus salad but this tops the list. Next get the Braised Lamb Shank with a luscious tomato sauce spinach and orzo and thinly sliced garlic - DEVINE! In a word! Finally the Lemon Chicken - Best I've ever had and again I try this at nearly every restaurant- the skin can be requested extra seared for extra crispy texture - they must brine it because the subtle flavor permeates each morsel. The lemon sauce was subdued but ohhhh so perfect with more thinly sliced garlic (I love love garlic) and fingerling potatoes were buttery and delicately cooked to still have firmness/shape but tender as well! Great start to our stay! Oh and on the house they bring you 2 cannolis to finish off the meal! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything was amazing from service to seating, food was incredible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I didn't photograph each dish but I got a quick snap of the lamb sausage appetizer. We chose the version that is split. We both had the chicken souvlaki. Don't miss this place! read more

MP Taverna Irvington - Split sausage appetizer - Greek Near Me - Irvington, New York

Came randomly on a Sunday for late lunch. The restaurant is located in a large area by the Hudson with a huge parking lot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not river view though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was fairly empty when we went in so did not need a reservation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our waiter was nice and the ambiance was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Apparently most of the main dining tables were reserved so we sat in the section for non-reversations, which was fine. The food was pretty good. We got octopus, gyro, full branzino, and tomato yogurt dip. Everything tasted healthy and delicious, just as you would expect from Greek/Mediterranean place. Overall we were pretty satisfied. The price was on the higher side, but expected bc the dishes were decent size. Definitely worth the visit. read more

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We ordered the lamb shank, the tagliatelle special and the Taglialoni pasta. The food was fantastic and substantial! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside and watched the sunset. It was stunning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waiter, David, was outstanding. He provided exceptional service and great recommendations. He made our experience memorable. We will definitely return soon! read more

Went to lunch here for a birthday celebration based on hearing such good things about the food. While it was quiet for a Saturday afternoon, we enjoyed ourselves. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar and dining rooms are attractive and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is friendly and helpful but our server tended to disappear for long periods of time and we had to ask the hostess for our check. No big deal but worth noting. The ribs were amazing. Crispy yet fall off the bone succulent. The scallops were also rich and luscious. They brought a cute plate of cannolis with a candle which was appreciated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would recommend this place but for dinner as lunch seemed too quiet and a bit off service wise.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

MP Taverna Irvington - Greek Near Me - Irvington, New York

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Freaking love this place!! We've now been 3-4 times and have had a fantastic experience each time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On our first visit, it was warm, so we sat outside. But the other times we have sat at the bar, which we prefer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bar staff are super fun, and they really add spirit to the experience! As for food, I recommend the following: APPS - Ribs (omg) - Calamari - Meatballs - Any of their meze dips MAINS - Bronzino (wow) - Ricotta Cavatelli - Lamb Burger Honestly, I could go on and on. Now that we have visited so many times, we've tried a number of things--all awesome!! In fact, I can't wait to return and try more things!! If you are near Irvington, you must try this place!! read more

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Great food. Get the lamb shanks. Really good. And the steak is also amazing. Don't forget the calamari and cauliflower.

Finally made it here to have an early dinner. Been meaning to come here for a while.[[HIGHLIGHT]]great location on the water[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is beautiful inside with a really cool bar area too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Started with crispy calamari with cauliflower. Think the oil was t hot enough kinda was clumped together . Very crispy with tasty sauces on side . Table shared Ricotta cavatelli cacio E Pepe with ground short rib bolognese cheesy peppercorn sauce. Omg this was amazing. We loved the heavy pepper and cheese sauce was awesome. I ordered Greek Paella dish I loved it. Lamb sausage ,mussels,clams,shrimp with orzo. Orzo was so soft and tender . All the fish was tender and amazing My son ordered pork assobuco it was super tender off the bone with creamy orzo Wife ordered chicken souvlaki. Flavors with very good. Chicken could been cut up smaller kinds clunky to eat. Smashed fries were so crispy outside and nice and tender inside. We were there at a weird time so service was kinda slow. But we did have a chance to be served by the famous chef and owner Michael Psilakis. He was really cool and even took a picture with me We all loved our dinner and experience we will definitely be back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I have to say the chairs were super comfortable which is very rare these days.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really cool chic vibe , parking lot outside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Little pricy but not bad for the portions and quality of the ingredients. Unfortunately they don't do desserts since Covid but they did come out with complementary great cannolis , they were very crispy outside and creamy inside. read more

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I can't believe I've lived so close to MP Taverna for 3 years and haven't tried it until now .... The food is sooooo good! I highly recommend going with a group and splitting everything so you can try as much as possible. And you'll probably (almost definitely) need a rez. Make sure you try the hummus and pita! read more

Came here for a small birthday lunch. Service was superb with great recommendations. Interior is friendly and welcoming - loved the high ceilings. And of course the food -food was excellent. Foie Gras was creamy and generous. Octopus dish was phenomenal - very refreshing with a nice bed of tzatziki and chickpeas and generous serving of octopus. Scallops were outstanding - generous portion of soft slightly seared scallops on fresh spinach puree. I had sardines dish - which I enjoyed but is not for everyone due to explosion of favor (think olives, feta, capers, garlic) And we also got lobster risotto which was good and could have fed 3 people easily. Drinks were quite enjoyable as well. Price on a high-end side, but we did order some of the most expensive dishes on the menu. Overall I would highly recommend MP Tavern (especially after touring local mansions and museums - bring a good appetite) read more

MP Taverna Irvington - Foie Gras - Greek Near Me - Irvington, New York

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I never would have imagined going to a Greek Restaurant and getting the best pasta around! MP Taverna truly blew me away from start to finish. Our waiter Nick went above and beyond to ensure my girlfriend and I had the best experience possible. He recommended our meals personally and did not disappoint. We started with calamari which came with a tzatziki sauce along with a red sauce that was delicious. For our main course we both had pasta in a vodka sauce with shrimp and pork belly. Truly one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had and the portions were huge! [[HIGHLIGHT]]What I loved also about MP taverna is it is right on the Hudson River and has a breathtaking view of the bridge at night when you exit the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will absolutely be coming back to MP Taverna and exploring more delicious items on the menu. read more

MP Taverna Irvington - Greek Near Me - Irvington, New York

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I've been coming to MP for many years for the quality of food and service. This time was a complete disappointment. We waited over 30 min for the main that was ordered w appetizers, fish portions came weirdly small/half of the usual portion and we got multiple "I am sorry " read more

You could improve the Restaurant Inspections. 83 out of 100 makes me think you don't care. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Service was spotty, seldom saw our waiter. Did not come once to ask how we were doing. Boo hiss. The ambiance was somewhat noisy but mostly from chatty Cathy diners than the music and crooning. Lighting was excellent and seats well cushioned and comfortable. The food was meh. The hanger steak was stringy and rubbery and devoid of flavor but was served warm and with an awesome side of smashed fries. The portion was ok. The salad was good, very good, albeit not take your breathe away great. The mixed grill should have been dubbed missed grill. The various sausages were less bold in flavor than I was hoping for and somewhat disintegrated upon cutting. All meals were served on a grill plate. A nice touch. The calamari and cauliflower was good but was 85% calamari and barely any cauliflower. It was crispy and the red sauce was great. read more

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Dinner here with 2 friends on a Friday evening. Our waitperson was immediately available and was informed and funny, explaining the food carefully. Good Sauvignon blanc and we had the combo dips and shrimp appies. All great and good portions including bringing additional pita. We had the grilled branzino, baby lampchops, and lamb shank. All were great, sizable portions and very tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant became quite lively, but they really kept the food and drinks coming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chef/owner came by to ask how we were doing, a nice touch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This was my third time back this year, I'd skipped this place for many years because of bad experiences in the past. This. Is a completely different restaurant now, the food is excellent and the ambiance is lovely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] if you haven't been back in awhile give it a try, you'll be happy. read more

MP Taverna never fails!! The food is spectacular, the service always perfect. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our whole family loves this restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You will too. read more

Went after for drinks the bartender Liz was the best ambience was great. Can't wait to come for food. Been there pre-Covid and I loved it. Great Parking great atmosphere great staff thank you. We needed that after the night we had. read more

MP Taverna Irvington - Greek Near Me - Irvington, New York

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful setting on the river. Great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Waiters knowledgeable & attentive. Wide range of dishes to suit all. We were a party of 4 & everyone enjoyed their appetizers & entrees. Special place with thoughtful preparation. read more

The best meal with the most amazing server, Ty. My husband is a total foodie and he has wanted to come to Michael's restaurant for two years. We were finally able to plan a trip and we saved the best for last. Nothing we ordered was a disappointment. Joe had the Greek wedge and the Beet salad. For dinner, he ordered Lamb chops with lemon fingerling potatoes. I ordered the spicy Hummus and tzatziki dip and side of cucumbers. The salads were big and I was able to share those with him. Ty was so friendly and she took time with us even though she was busy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is not your run of the mill dining establishment. We could see it is a well oiled machine and the employees are like family.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They enjoy what they are doing and that made the dining experience better for us. Thank you, we hope to return someday. read more

Served by a welcoming, knowledgeable, and friendly waiter named Dave. Gave us great recommendations and checked in on us regularly to make sure we were enjoying our meal and getting our drinks refilled. The food was incredible and would love to go back and try the rest of the menu! The chef came out to also check in on us, which was such a treat. Had a lovely time, a delicious meal, ready to go back! read more

MP Taverna Irvington - Lavraki (bone in branzino) - Greek Near Me - Irvington, New York

HELLO YUMMY IN MY TUMMY!!! This place rocks!!! WOW!!! Indoor and outdoor seating. Very comfortable and aesthetically pleasing! Serving staff was very friendly and extremely helpful and even knowledgeable about Gin!!! That's a plus one! Got us in seated and away we went!!! About the food! APPETIZERS!!! OMG!!! Try the ribs!!! Banging!!! Sooo many yummy ones to choose from, all of them tasty and enough to share. Or not. lol. ALL MINE!!!!! My precious! Oops sorry. Hate it when that happens! Entries, great verity and all reasonably priced! I had sea bass. I know sooo la la la. But it was - AMAZING! I wanted something a bit on the lighter side, since I had sooo many apps that this was perfect. Side of spinach and o was done for!!! To finish the bring out cannolis!!! That and an espresso! My meal was complete!!! This place is a two thumbs up. Good portions, great taste and good on the wallet!!! Definitely going here again!!!! read more

This place seriously hit it out of the park! My friends and I were there for a reunion dinner after 27 yrs! We had just had a private helicopter tour so we were hungry! We started off with egg plant appetizer. It was roasted and mixed with fresh onions, spices/herbs. And accompanied with warm pita. The dish was pure perfection! Then we had our dinner entrees which were so amazing: - Branzino served on the bone (was heavenly, so flavorful) - Boneless trout - Roasted chicken with potatoes Everything was perfection! It all tasted so good, we didn't want dessert to make us forget the wonderful taste in our mouths! I was savoring it all! Major food coma! read more

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Went with local friends for a late lunch today. Wonderful weather so sat under the tent outside. Service was attentive and very professional. Pasta, salads and burgers were large portions and excellent taste. However the french fries were the surprise-the BEST FRENCH FRIES in the United States!!! Sliced vertical, thick and double fried. Totally awesome. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Highly recommend the chef, staff, food, ambiance and the fries.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We felt it was a great value, superb food and very pleasant service. Seven on a 1-5 scale! read more

The food was great. Party of two shared the mussels appetizer. Fantastic! (Pita bread was brought out as an after-thought). Iberico pork chop for me - none better. Lemon chicken for my wife - great. Shared a side of spinach. The service was attentive but the meal was rushed. No sooner were the remains of the mussels removed from table, the entree's were placed in from of us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance can use upgrading.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]With entrees at $40, brown paper covering the used white table cloths is a absurd.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The men's room had just one functional urinal (the other was blocked with plastic bucket) and rusty faucets discoloring the lavatory - more typical of a gas station men's room.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food is consistently great. I've had the octopus, meatballs, ribs, lamb chops, smashed potatoes, branzino, rigatoni and a cavatelli with vodka sauce that was I think just a special but please make it a permanent menu item it was amazing! Equally amazing is the staff service. Can't wait to go back read more

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Food delicious Staff is friendly and very attentive, the location is perfect lots of parking and restaurant is big plenty of space and very good cocktails and good dessert. Very welcoming atmosphere. read more

Instead of our brunch plans we needed to do a late lunch / early dinner. Taverna in Irvington did not disappoint. The Mediterranean cuisine was excellent we enjoyed various fish options and lamb shank and lamb sausage. The cocktails were also delicious and the entire staff was super attentive. Everything was top notch ! read more

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Plenty of free parking, food is amazing and the service is above and beyond. Nice music they have outside seating as well. They also make excellent drinks as well! It's a cute date night or date night with the girls read more

MP Taverna Irvington - MP Salad added shrimp! It's amazing - Greek Near Me - Irvington, New York

The food was very good. The seafood paella excellent. The lamb sausage was average. The smash fries might be the best fries I've ever had. Chef Michael came out himself to check on every table which was nice to see. read more

We had another delicious meal at MP Taverna. The food is consistently delicious and the staff is wonderful, both efficient and friendly. We've been there many times for lunch and it continues to be our favorite. read more

I've been to MP a few times and all times it's been exceptional service and amazing food and drinks. I haven't had the pleasure of meeting Michael yet, however the manager Emanuel and servers treated me and my family well each time. Today we had Dan as our server, who had great energy, a sense of humor, & extremely sweet. Always made sure we were good. Appetizers: I can never come to MP and not get the Octopus with chickpeas. It just taste sooooo amazing. We had calamari and also the artichoke with fries app. All 5/5. All the time. We also had the lamb chops with fries. So tender and juicy. The Amish Chicken Souvlaki with Fries, the Filet Mignon with salad. 5/5 per usual. I hate to say this but I like to keep this place hidden to myself and my special loved ones :) Always worth a drive and a visit for MP. read more

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Solid spot for dinner. Good selection of medeterranean dishes. Our group started with some octopus, the tzatziki dips, beet salad and meatballs. I would skip the meatballs. For main dishes it was a bit of everything. Som people ordered the lamb burger, greek paella, falafel souvlaki and fish (think it was branzino). The portions for the mains are large, so that won't disappoint. Prices are a bit high because this is a more upscale place. We liked the outdoor area for space, but keep in mind you're basically adjacent to the parking lot and right by train tracks - so dont expect a really private quiet area. Indoor looks really nice too, might try that next time. Overall the food was solid and service was friendly. I'm not a big fan of the outdoor setup so we'll see how the experience goes next time we go indoors. read more

Come on down to this fabulous Greek restaurant right by the waterside in Historic Irvington NY. When you walk in you are warmly greeted by the bartender and the maitre'd. Start your evening with one of their amazing cocktails! Then sit down and order the meatballs as your appetizer along with the Octopus. You won't go wrong. Then order the Seafood Risotto. That dish was superb! This place has a bit of an upscale feel to it. It's not your typical Greek restaurant, but it is worth every penny. read more

The prices are about $10 more at the restaurant than online, not a big deal and not unusual. The selection, including specials, is vast. The portions are very large. The lambshank was tasty, but with the sides, it was plated very messy. The petite filet was plenty and cooked as ordered. Tender, but very over salted. The salad on the same plate was huge and had nice ingredients, including peppers, onions, tomatoes, romaine, and some other things. The problem was f salad was way over dressed. The dressing was good, but too heavy. The smashed fried potatoes came cold, and by the time the new portion arrived, the filet was almost done. The chef and owner, Michael Pslakis made a tun around a busy dining room. The crowd was very nice and the server was efficient and polite. We would probably return, but order different things, like mezze and salads. read more