4.5: Great Greek food, elegant atmosphere and nice service in a small spot. We came here on an early Saturday evening without a reservation but were seated with the stipulation of being done in an hour; this was not a problem since the food came out at a good pace. There were a lot of empty tables awaiting reservations. The complimentary bread and olive tapenade were also appreciated. We really enjoyed the food: spanakopita ($20) was tasty with a very flaky Phyllo and a fresh salad with grape leaves and chunks of feta, things you don't normally see in a side salad. The pork souvlaki platter ($22) with fries was also very tasty. Their menu is not super big but adequate options. If you have a special occasion, this is also a good spot but be sure to make reservations and know it's a relatively small place. The atmosphere and decor are very comfortable though it can get very loud if there are a lot of customers (and these customers seemed to be enjoying their experience!); perhaps because of the small place and acoustics. BYOB. They had an entrance in the back so they likely have a small parking Iot there? But we found parking around the corner, as there's no 2 hour parking limit on weekends. read more

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Awesome greek spot! the most authentic Greek experience i've had in NJ hands down. From the appetizers to the desserts the dishes were awesome! A few highlights were the fried calamari, super fresh and lightly battered. The desserts were outrageously good and everything made in house! If you get the meat platter just expect to bring home left overs it's huge! definitely come try this place if you like greek food. read more

Nisiotis Taverna - Mixed Grill Platter for 2 - Greek Near Me - Teaneck, New Jersey

Cosy little place on Queen Anne Road in Teaneck. Obviously quite popular with what appeared to be a loyal local following. Service was prompt and courteous. Moussaka (my yardstick for Greek restaurants) was rich and flavorful, among the best I've had. Spanakopita was a bit doughy but still very good. My wife was very happy with her makoronada. A honey cake (served on the house, a nice gesture) was very flavorful. In general we were very pleased. My daughter lives nearby so I'm sure we will be back. BYOB. Parking not a problem. read more

Excellent restaurant! Food was FRESH and tasty! Everything came out hot! The staff was also very nice, loved the croquettes and the mussels! The plate of all different meats was enough to feed at least 3/4 people! read more

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Food was right on par with authentic Greek as I've ever had. The seafood is recommended here. It started with the bread basket, which was well toasted and sprinkled with olive oil. Unlike many restaurants today, Nisiotis Taverna had pure virgin olive oil on the table in a clean white bottle which we used generously and thankfully to dip our bread into. Yum! The spreads were excellent and the pita was toasted just right and served warm. The pita was chewy, warm and well toasted. The lamb chops were grilled exactly to requested temperature and seasoned correctly. The fries that came with that were warm and crispy. Lightly sprinkled with dried oregano for that Greek flavor. The branzino was filet fresh and grilled to perfection. But I would suggest getting it with vegetables instead of potatoes, which were fine but not particularly special. They also had "off the menu" selection of sea food which were recommended and fresh. The black bass was truly as fresh as I've had in NJ, but slightly, just slightly, undercooked: A minute undercooked. This was actually good for me but some may recoil a little. Otherwise it was perfection. If you know how to eat fish, I'd ask for it whole, instead of fillet'd. The dandelions that came with it was over cooked but the mild flavor was a good compliment to the black bass. They also had large anchovies, which grilled properly would be awesome. The service was spot on but not intrusive but it wasn't busy because of our late lunch. The ambience and decor was charming and really helped to focus our minds towards beautiful beaches and warm breezes of the Greek islands, where this kind of food would be served. Overall a very good experience but slightly expensive. There was nothing wrong with the food per se but slight improvements here and there could make it fantastic: For example, vegetable was over-cooked, and black bass was just slightly undercooked. Regardless, I recommend this quaint Taverna! The owner's care and friendliness topped the scale from a four to a five star. Realistically, it is a 4.5 or 9/10. read more

If you're craving authentic Greek cuisine, this place is an absolute gem. The flavors are incredible -- everything tastes fresh, vibrant, and made with real care. The service is genuinely warm and friendly, making you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. The restaurant itself is small, but it's definitely big on flavors. Every dish is packed with that rich, comforting taste you expect from great Greek food. They're also extremely generous with their side dishes, which is always a great surprise. Their takeout is impressively fast and very well packed, so the food arrives just as delicious as dining in. And the fact that they're BYO makes it an even better spot for a relaxed meal. I will definitely be going back again and again. Highly recommended! read more

I found another gem today. We wanted to have seafood, but most Mediterranean restaurants don't have many seafood options. I was searching for one. We wanted to try this one. Bingo! The service was friendly. The food was good. The ambiance was clean and tidy. What else to ask? We will definitely return to this place. read more

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Decided to try this spot again for lunch. This time went with the Gyro greek lunch bowl. You have an option of going with rice or fries. I went with the fries. The bowl came with slices of gyro meats, a fresh Greek salad, pita, rice and sauce. I would have rated it 5 stars, but the gyro meat was highly salty for my taste at least. Portion size and value is 5 stars, read more

Nisiotis Taverna - Greek Lunch Bowl (Gyro) - Greek Near Me - Teaneck, New Jersey

Great food and service. Fresh, home made offerings! The classic Greek meals are excellent and the seafood is delicious and fresh

I am happy to say that Nisiotis Taverna has the best butter in town! My tongue literally did a dance. I asked the nicest gentleman to bring me some butter for my bread and he pointed to what he called "the Greek butter", it was a can of olive oil. After this wonderful interaction he then proceeded to bring me not a normal packet of butter yet a whole chuck of butter that almost made me cry how heavenly it tasted. Thank you Nisiotis Taverna and I will be back for my butter!! read more

Nisiotis Taverna - BUTTER!! - Greek Near Me - Teaneck, New Jersey

Amazing restaurant, the service was fantastic. The food was even better. Fresh and enjoyed everything we tried. Jerry was a pleasure. I highly recommend experiencing it for yourself! read more

Nisiotis Taverna - Mixed grill - Greek Near Me - Teaneck, New Jersey

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I saw a flyer on the door of the restaurant for lamb barbecue for Friday 8/15/25 I went inside asked about the event, I was told yes sure 8/15/25 is a barbecue of lamb, neither on the flyer nor the restaurant manger ever mentioned that I needed reservations, I showed up with a friend and was greeted and was ushered in the restaurant, we were told that for the lamb we needed reservations so we decided to leave , the manager told us to stay they have enough for two lamb dinner so we sat back down, after waiting a few minutes another person came to our table and said we have enough for one person, so this time we decided to say ok we can share , they brought a plate of skin and fat of the lamb, I looked at it and asked is that it ? Its only skin fat and two little bone it looked like it was someone's left over or garbage. The manager noticed and brought very small piece of meat the size of small cube about one inch . We were extremely insulated and upset so we asked for the bill , it was a high bill. We paid and left . We were too insulated that couldn't wait to get out of there . We were treated very poorly the service was bad and their attitude was worse than the food . Please watch out . And the glass of water was dirty and had a small hair in it . My friend was just as disappointed as I was. read more

Nisiotis Taverna - The flyer that showed no mention of reservations - Greek Near Me - Teaneck, New Jersey

Nisiotis Taverna is fairly new taking over this small storefront location from a prior Greek restaurant. It's BYOB and has parking in the rear with a back entrance too. Cute, Greek decor with a very friendly, helpful, and professional staff. I would recommend calling ahead on weekends as there is really no area to wait for a table. I did like Nisiotis but sort of "rounded up" to give it 4 Stars. THE FOOD Apps... -- Pikilia which is a customer picked variety of infamous Greek dips served with warm pita slices. Of the 6 offered we tried the Hummus (chickpea based) --a good version Melitzanosalata ( smokey roasted eggplant) --was the best we tried Skordalia (garlic & potato) --another good version --Saganaki ( Fried kefalogaviera cheese) was what I see almost everywhere, fried cheese in a dish with some honey looking like melted plastic. It was good but I prefer when restaurants go to the next level. I've seen this dish breaded and shaped into sticks served with Greek honey and a piece of watermelon ( or other seasonal fruit). Again, this was a "good" dish. --Greek Chips ( Lightly fired zucchini & eggplant chips served with tzaiki), now this was a very good dish. Super lightly fried in fresh oil, almost delicate. Served with (IMO) a very good. MAINS... --Pastitsio is a very standard comfort food with layers of good things. This version was (again "good") --Yiayia's Recipe (Beef stew, layered eggplant, topped with melted cheese) loosely translated means "Grandma's special" was good. maybe need a little more seasoning. But the meat was very tender ( perfectly cooked) I think this should have been made with lamb instead of beef to make it more " Greek". ---There was a dish ( I cannot recall or find the name) that was excellent. Calamari rings with shrimp over linguine pasta in a red fish stock sauce. Plenty of perfectly cooked seafood served in a crock. I noticed a lot of Specials were fish based and they seemed to recommend ( be proud) of their fish entrees. Bronzino, salmon, etc. I'm thinking fish is the best way to go here. Forget the standards like moussaka, souvlaki or gyros. DESSERTS ( not made in house)... We tried: Baklava ( needed more honey, maybe more cinnamon?); Galaktoboureko ( Custard filled phyllo pastry) again, maybe need more honey or flavoring...like an orange zest. However the rice pudding was perfect with best consistency and plenty of cinnamon in every bite. Overall its a " good" restaurant. Great for locals who like Greek food. But IMO, dining our prices are a lot higher thesde days. I look for a little bit more. Hoping they can push some limits. Tweak some recipes. And have great success. ( Last advice to ownership: Fix your website. Only Pick Up or Delivery menu shows; It's 10pm now, you are closed and only menu anyone can see is tomorrow's lunch menu when you reopen. I have to wait until lunch is over tomorrow to see your dinner menu?? Help yourselves grow your business. Simple fix. ) Kalí týchi ! read more

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They make the Best Greek salad and Greek bowl I ever had! I would highly recommend them!

We had our Wedding Ceremony at (Nisiotis Taverna) at the end of June .. Everything from Service , Music, Ambiance was top notch !! The food is the freshest you will ever experience from A to Z .. Dimitrios .. Staff and especially Christos .. made our wedding party unforgettable .. and people still to this day are raving about the Food .. 100 percent recommended... you will not be disappointed and worth a trip !!! :)))) read more

This place is small but mighty with flavor. Not your typical Greek/med restaurant. The freshest seafood, different style dishes and full of flavor. Not to mention the service felt so personal. I can't recommend this place more for its small mom and pop feel bursting with fresh flavors. read more

Amazing authentic Greek spot in Teaneck. Fresh and flavourful souvlaki. The decor is all Greek decor the bright blues and whites. Friendly owner. Parking at the back if u don't wanna park on street. read more

Very friendly service and great food, I would recommend the avgolemono and lunch pikilia, the atmosphere felt very authentic and welcoming. EAT HERE NOW!! read more

Hands down the best Greek food in Bergen County. Not only is the food amazing, but the staff & the owner truly make you feel like family. Ever since traveling to Greece everytime we eat here I feel like I'm there! read more

Great fresh food , amazing service and very knowledgeable staff regarding food sensitivity and allergies. The restaurant was very nicely decorated. Eating there felt like eating at friend's home . Chris the owner and our waitress was great. read more

Food and service is amazing !!! Will go back for sure . Good authentic Greek food is hard to find .

The food is great and the ambiance is very welcoming. This is a local business owned by great people. The service is on point and the food exquisite. Will be back every week. read more

Nisiotis Taverna - Greek salad - Greek Near Me - Teaneck, New Jersey

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Absolutely amazing. WOW. I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant. My family hosted a recent event at Nisiotis Taverna and to say that our experience was incredible would be an understatement! The staff was so warm and attentive. The owner & his family were all so kind and really made sure each guest felt catered to and welcome! The vibe of the restaurant was so cute & I loved that they had an outdoor section on the deck, which was so relaxing now that the weather is getting warmer. The food was insanely delicious and tasted like I was eating true authentic food made in Greece. You can tell the chef put love into each and every dish he made! The french fries were made fresh, peeled, and cut in the back, the Horiatiki was to die for, I couldve finished the whole dish on my own. Not pictured-the hummus & pita which I actually DID finish the whole dish on my own! So incredible my mouth is watering just looking back at these photos, even after eating the leftovers that I brought home. I cant wait to visit again, next time I am in New Jersey! 10000/10 must try!! read more

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Such an amazing little hidden gem! My group and I had a great time at Nisiotis! The service was lovely, the space was very cute, and the food was great! I would definitely highly recommend this spot! read more

Nisiotis Taverna - Pita and a variety of dips (hummus and other traditional Greek dips) - Greek Near Me - Teaneck, New Jersey

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The food is very authentic and extremely good! Very happy with the service as well. We order take out frequently and are happy with the experience, AND the food, every time! read more

I'm Greek and know what the food is supposed to taste like- these guys nailed it. The two hardest dishes to get right mousaka and octopus - I was not disappointed-Repeat and often! read more

Nisiotis Taverna - Fried minnows and octopus! - Greek Near Me - Teaneck, New Jersey

Just took my Son and daughter-in-law to Nisiotis at their recommendation. What an excellent choice. From the appetizers to the Greek custard desert, the food was outstanding. The octopus (one of the appetizers) was the best I've had anywhere. My entree was a lighted fried Whiting with potatoes and mixed veggies. The service was prompt and friendly and vibe is casual. This is definitely two thumbs up for me. read more

This restaurant is a classic family owned greek restaurant. BYOB and super delicious. Everyone there is kind and the food is really good! Great for family dinners or meeting up with friends. Definitely get some seafood here! read more

Very delicious Greek restaurant and friendly staff! I got a beef gyro and a side of fries and it was very delicious and flavorful. Highly recommend! read more

Small local spot w a great flavor. Owner was very nice. Reasonable price except their fish by the pound. Cute spot.

Excellent food! Excellent ambiance! Very clean and staff is very friendly! Owner comes from a family background that knows of the quality behind excellent cuisine of Mediterranean cooking! Simply the best. Excellent Christo! read more

We ordered take out so this review does not include a diner's experience however when we picked up our order the staff was ready, food was hot/warm and obviously freshly prepared. I liked that the menu included the option of purchasing skewers of a la carts so it gave the customer an opportunity to sample variety we tried the chicken and pork - both were delicious and juicy and flavorful The salad was also good with generous portions of feta cheese. We did find it odd that we did not find hummus in the menu online. Overall we truly enjoyed the meal. read more

Very nice, cozy, homely restaurant with good tasting Greek food. Service was excellent. Definitely worth trying out and will come back here again. read more

This was called by a different name last year, so I'm guessing it's a new owner. Walked in for a pick up delivery. Everyone that worked there was extremely friendly & accommodating. The place was packed & super busy, but the room, although small was decorated beautifully. The food, I'm super picky & mainly eat the spanakopita, which used to be shaky/crispy & delicious. This was chewy & half the size of what their portions used to be. It literally had no flavor. read more

Mistake, food was heated up. Sometimes when picking up food from story it may need to be heated up again depending on how warm you want it.

I want to thank Chris and Veronica for an incredible evening of food, from pita and dips to assortments of apps ,salads, main dishes, my friends from the Tampa Bay Bucs were astounded at the quality the freshness the assortment of choices to eat. Veronica, you worked so hard and walked us through each choice. Chris you serve the best quality food , just looking at your proud smile when my friends were eating made the night even more special. I can't thank you both enough for making it a special evening to remember, I look forward to many more meals at Nisiotis. read more

I had lunch here recently and was very disappointed. We ordered hummus as an appetizer and requested a few cucumber slices in addition to some pita. We were told we had to order a full crudite plate which we declined. This is a routine request that other restaurants have no problem accommodating. I ordered a gyro sandwich which was very disappointing. The meat looked as if it had been sliced the day before and reheated - the slices were dried out, some burnt. I pointed this out to the waiter who did not appear to understand what I was saying. I loved Vasili's and hoped Nisiotis would also prove a great restaurant- it's not. read more

Great food but don't come it will be harder to get a table. They staff makes you feel very welcome

Food is delicious and really fresh. Service is very nice. My friends and I do birthday lunches here. I recommended.

Fantastic service , food and atmosphere!! One of my favorite places to go eat , I highly recommend