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    Stamna Greek Taverna

    4.0 (525 reviews)
    ModerateGreek
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    She A.

    Came here on a Saturday early evening with reservations. This place was already packed with families everywhere. We were seated pretty quickly as they were already prepared for our group. It was about 12 of us. It's a BYOB spot so our waiter offered us a cooled ice bucket follr our wine. They opened and poured our wine for us. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. Despite the packed restaurant, he did a good job catering to our needs. I ordered Greek salad, lamb chops with the potatoes. My lamb chops were a tad overcooked but very tasty. I loved the potatoes, they had a lemon flavor that was different but delicious. I also ordered baklava and it was so yummy!!! The place was an open family-style seating and was inviting. Everyone enjoyed their food . The breas they provide was one of the best!!

    Lamb Gyro Platter
    James L.

    Not sure why the negative reviews. This place was busy on a Friday night. The decor is excellent and reminds us of Greece where we were fortunate enough to travel to many years ago. The food in Greece was really good and I think the food in here is pretty close. We had the lamb gyro platter and we really love the meat. Mousaka has a whole slice of eggplant in the middle. It tasted really good. Service was good as well. My only complaint was the food could be hotter when served. Would love to go back and try other dishes.

    Nelly S.

    To think I passed this restaurant for years-stopped in with my best friend for dinner. We had their seafood platter including prawns, octopus, calamari with side of lemon and potatoes were insanely delicious. Our waiter Endre was attentive and making sure we were taken care of. Desert was equally delicious with Turkish coffee and some Greek special pastries. I cannot wait till my next visit.

    Yoly R.

    Recently went to Stamna for lunch and overall it was a good experience. My entree could've had a bit more flavor but tasty nonetheless. Our waitress was nice but towards the end she took a while to come back to check on us and we were ready to head out. The decor was pretty, reminded me of being at a restaurant in Greece.

    Shrimp entree with peppers and Greek Fries
    Kayla L.

    It makes me so sad because I really wanted to love this place!! The food sadly wasn't great. I felt it lacked flavor. I really did not like the fries at all. They were so bland that even adding salt didn't help. The muscles were okay. I got the shrimp entree with peppers and I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of shrimp in it. Props to the restaurant for giving so many. We loved the pan fried cheese. The server lit it on fire when he brought it to us. However, service was not good. It was so hard to track our waiter down for the check and she didn't come to check on us. My partner and I tried to get her attention multiple times and nothing worked. The place is decorated with evil eyes which is so nice! The place is always packed when I pass by it so I'm a bit surprised at the lack of flavor in the food and subpar service.

    Pink snapper, String Beans, lemon potatoes, Greek salad
    Brianna R.

    We came for dinner on a busy Saturday night but were able to be seated right away. We started with the grilled calamari which was soft, tender, and had a nice char. For our entree, we shared the 2.5lb pink snapper. It came with the choice of 3 sides so we opted for the lemon potatoes, string beans, and Greek salad. I was expecting regular green beans but these were broad and had amazing flavor! They're stewed in a tomato sauce that was very flavorful. The lemon potatoes were simple, lemony, and good. The side Greek salad was okay. The fish had a nice meaty texture and was grilled well. It lacked a bit of seasoning but came with a side of lemon olive oil and lemon wedges that helped. The meal was very filling and satisfying. This wasn't our first visit to Stamna and won't be our last!

    Seafood Salad
    Diana M.

    Came here for my sisters birthday on a Sunday @ 12. We were able to get a table for 6 right away. They gave little crayons and a kids menu for my two daughters which is always a perk for me as a mom of a 2 and 4 year old. I got the seafood salad which was delicious and they were not cheap with the seafood. I loved the starter bread that they gave to us. Everyone enjoyed their meal and it was a good lunch.

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    Ed C.

    Lovely place with a BYOB policy, great atmosphere and appetizers menu. Our party of five were seated immediately on a Friday night and the wait staff was spot on and very attentive. The food was superb. If you're not into Greek cuisine there is chicken and kabobs. The restaurant is right, but there is outdoor seating. Street parking available. A well known place with repeat customers for a reason.

    Baklava
    Irving R.

    This is a rare instance that atmosphere really drove my experience. The restaurant is decorated perfectly but the real star of the show is Niko. Probably single handedly one of the best waiters I've ever had. We were seated promptly but we were waiting for a little while before anyone attended to us. I saw Niko scold the other waiters who were just standing aroung while we were waiting for service. I should have known from that moment on this guy was top notch. He was so helpful and inviting he really drove my experience here. I hope management sees this and uses him to train all incoming waiters, he's truly great. OK all that aside. The food was good, clean food, something you feel good after eating even after eating a whole branzino, lamb or porgy. :) One of the best desserts I've ever had in my life was that galaktoboureko. Maybe because it was my first time having it but oh my that was a fantastic experience. I've never had Greek coffee and I was super super surprised, great coffee that has me running on Amazon looking for a briki to make the coffee. I look forward to coming back here again really soon. Cheers!

    Nancy K.

    Love the food here Great hospitality and great taste of Greek food Definitely recommend

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    Miriam I.

    The space was large enough to hold a larger group of us which is great. The food was solid. We ordered tatziki, saganaki (pan fried cheese), and salad to start. The tatziki and the pita bread it came with were delicious and the saganaki was also great. The salad was underdressed sour wasn't as great. The portion sizes of the platters were huge and very filling. I don't recommend the rice but the fries and a lemon potatoes were very good on the side. All the meats were very tasty.

    Moussaka with Green Beans in front, Kleftiko in back..
    Linda L.

    I came with 2 very good friends - and have not been to a REAL Greek restaurant in too long. We intended to try everything we could - and it was all wonderful. We got the dip platter, but were first presented with wonderful crusty bread and a plate of olives! A great touch is that they put a bottle of chilled water on your table and keep replacing it so you can always have water. The dip platter was great, but especially the Tzatziki (amazingly creamy). We had the meatball appetizer and of course the flaming cheese - so much fun! We then shared 2 entrees - Moussaka with green beans and Kleftiko (Greek Lamb In Parchment) - FABULOUS - especially the Green Beans!!! Definitely go with friends and do as we did - order a wide variety and have a celebration.

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    The service is excellent and the food is delicious every time. They have amazing desserts as well

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    4.5(499 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    •$$$

    06/11/2026 Always love coming here…read more Came with wife and SIL and once again, Zeugma delivered. Pretty much the same meal as last time, with one exception. We tried the Antakya Hummus (Pine nuts, cucumber pickles, tomatoes, brown chili butter) and will be adding this to our list of favorite appetizers... So very good! The sea bass my wife and SIL were again, beautifully prepared and delicious as always, as were my lamb chops (Kuzu). While the lamb hummus was excellent, the miso calamari was.... not as tasty as I remember it. Different chef, different day... won't keep us from coming back soon.

    We went here for dinner and the ambience was soft lighting and a little loud. The restaurant is a…read morebyob! We first ordered the miso calamari. The pan seared calamari was naked which is more healthy than fried! The miso aioli made the big difference with the squid! It was different and delicious. The squid was tender and not chewy! For dinner I ordered the beef shish kebab. It came with two kebab. The beef tasted delicious with the Turkish style marinade. I think it would have been more worth if they added another kebab stick. The pistachio rice was good. It was a different taste with nice almonds slices. The only negative were the kebabs and rice were cold like the onion salad. And I loved the onion salad. We also ordered the salmon artichoke. The pan seared salmon was over cooked. They should have seared it in a shorter time. And it lacked seasoning believe it or not! The artichoke Brussels were a little on the burnt side. The spicy tomato sauce tasted more like ketchup. We will not be ordering this in the future. We also ordered a side of fries and Tahini brussels. The fries weee very tasty and I savored every piece. The Brussels were tasty as well. For dessert, we ordered rice pudding and baklavas. Both weee very good.

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    Greek Taverna

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    3.5(335 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    •$$

    What an Amazing find!!! Talk about being in the right place at the right time. I was at an event…read moreacross the street at Lackawanna Station and we were looking for a place nearby to eat and decided on Greek Taverna. Who knew I was going to experience some of the best Greek food and Sangria of my life! First off... there is a parking lot, so don't worry about parking. Secondly the service was phenomenal. And... they give you these soft pita slices drizzled with warm olive oil and seasoning, that they keep refilling throughout your dining experience. The restaurant itself has cozy vibes, and I believe they have some kind of outdoor seating, but we went on a rainy Thursday night so don't quote me on that one. Now let's get into the sangria... we got a 1/2 pitcher of their white peach mango sangria... it was way bigger than we expected and hands down the best sangria I EVER had. Finally the main star... the food. We were starving and it was already 8pm so we skipped the appetizers and went straight to the entree's. I order from the small plates section and it was not small. I had the grilled chicken with the most delicious butter rice and salad. My friend ordered their beef & lamb gyro wrapped in a pita with their hand cut fries. We were blown away. I had no idea this unsuspecting restaurant would pack such a punch. My chicken was so juicy. The kind of juicy that you try to make yourself and it never happens. And my friends gyro was comparable to the one she had in Greece. The prices are right and the food and service are even better. Go check them out, thank me later.

    Given the spotty reviews lately, went in with lowered expectations…read more Still the same large dining area, parking lot etc. We wanted seafood, and that's what we got. Seafood appetizer for 2 was not cheap, but they didn't skimp. Good portions of octopus squid shrimp grilled well in a nice sauce. Whole Bronzino was the ultimate test. They did fine. It was a big fish, enough for us to share. Grilled well, moist and with tasty sauce which didn't overwhelm. Lemon potato was a hit. Next time I would go for Greek salad instead of house. All in all, not a bad meal for about 83 for two. BYOB was a good thing for us.

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    Athenian Fresh Grill

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    4.1(217 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    •$$
    Gluten-free friendly
    Healthy dining

    Parking: Easy. Large parking lot attached to the strip mall Athenian is located in…read more Vibe: Casual. A handful of tables and a high top counter next to the window available. I've never seen it where seating wasn't available though I always get takeout. Food: VERY good. My husband always orders the Athenian gyro which he says is very good. I opt for the build your own with Chicken Shish- Grilled, diced cucumbers, Kalamata olives, power greens, Greco garlic spread dip, and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette which is top tier. I always order with whatever platform has the best deal. Because this was a spontaneous trip I didn't do my research though and now realize I messed up. I used Menufy which is their business platform and was disappointed that I could only get 3 toppings though it says the toppings are "unlimited." DoorDash is up to 4 toppings and is actually $1 cheaper for the build your own. From what I've seen DoorDash is usually least expensive with the most incentives so try that first.

    I ordered takeout from Athenian Grill, it took about 15 minutes to prepare. It's located in a plaza…read morewith plenty of parking. I went in to pick up the food, the restaurant was quite clean, it was small but there was some seating available. I ordered the platter (yiayias platter) and Greek salad. Yiayias platter comes with rice, beans, potatoes, chicken and tzatziki. I'd say portion wise, I wish there was more rice. But otherwise it was a lot of chicken for a decent price (I find Greek food generally more expensive). Everything was really good, cooked well and flavorful. The Greek salad was fresh, no gross yellow or rotting veggies. And the sauce and feta cheese was plentiful. I'll definitely be coming back here!

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    Elia Mediterranean Restaurant

    3.8(787 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    •$$$

    Great ambiance, food, staff, service, drinks, decor, I loved it all!!!!…read more I picked to come back for Mother's Day. We had reservations, and we were seated on time. We never sat inside so were super excited . And I must say it was absolutely perfect. We must have had 5 separate ppl taking great care of us. Made us feel like VIP. The food was beyond delicious. We finished all 6 Courses. Greek food at its finest! I can't wait to go back.

    Forgot to review this place after coming for a birthday party dinner earlier this year (winter). We…read moresat at the bar and had a pricey mojito while waiting for the group to arrive. We had a large group, and they seated us at 2 separate and crowded tables in the side room, which was less than ideal (with a reservation). It also got really hot because the room was packed. They were pushing us to order everything family style, but everyone wanted to order individually. The two of us weren't super hungry, and asked for our entrees to be on a separate check before ordering, which they would not do. Since I knew we were going to end up splitting the check with the one table, I ended up getting a more expensive entree to make up for the apps and drinks we weren't having (I already had a drink from the bar and my husband doesn't drink). I settled on the special lobster carbonara (which I think was $75). Good, but overpriced. My husband had the filet mignon - it was cooked as requested but we prefer more seasoning. A friend passed her grilled scallops over to us to finish - I took one bite and it tasted like ammonia. I discreetly spat it out. For her sake, I hope the rest didn't taste like that. The atmosphere was loud and hard to have conversations. They did a conga line around the restaurant later in the evening. Not really my scene. Service was slow and it didn't seem like they could handle big groups, even when split up. We ended up staying here for about 3 hours. We ended up leaving before we were even offered dessert. Also, keep in mind they have valet parking.

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    3.5(168 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Antika is my go to place when I'm starving and I'm guaranteed a great food. The service is always…read moreon point. The food is flavorful and the live music gets me everytime!!! It's a BYOB.

    Try Everything, especially the Mint Lemonade!!! There aren't too many times that I'm proven wrong…read morefrom my initial impression, But Baby....I literally feel like I put my foot in my mouth or had to bite my tongue. To start the place was gorgeous!! So many beautiful accents to draw the eye and make any social media post Pop with envy!!! The Service, was Attentive, Polite, Professional and Friendly!!! Whether you come in as a couple or as a group, they make everyone feel special and important...love that and Thank You!! The Food!!! Now this is what caught me off guard and I'm SO happy it did. I love to try new things, when I go to new places...so when I go to a Mediterranean Restaurant and I see empanadas or pasta dishes on the menu it's not my go to. It makes me already think it can't be that good, because it's the wrong cuisine in the wrong restaurant. Boy Was I Wrong!!! Antika, I sincerely Apologize for Mis-judging and Pre-judging your menu items. It will Never Happen Again!!! I started with the Fried Calamari...it was seasoned beautifully and cooked correctly!! Then I ordered the Chicken Alfredo...and it was some of the Best Chicken Alfredo that I've ever had!!! My boyfriend ordered the Lamb....which is what we originally came here for, and It was worth Every Bite!!! Deliciously seasoned, perfectly cooked, extremely tender!!! We tied it all together, by the Highly Recommended Mint Lemonade...and let me just say it is So worth the Hype, super happy we ordered the Pitcher and Not a glass!!! This experience was all on a Wednesday and let me tell you, it was one of the Best experiences in a Long Time...and one that will be remembered!!! A little Pricey, but So Worth it...Thanks Antika!!!

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    The Bosphorus - Kunefe

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    4.4(590 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    •$$

    I have been to slot of Middle Eastern restaurants in nyc and NJ area that are rated very high this…read moreplace is the best place i have ever been to i love it will be back for sure its worth coming from Staten Island just to eat there

    The Bosphorus, the 32-kilometer (20-mile)-long north-south strait, has been a waterway of the…read morehighest importance since ancient times in Turkey. Its English name comes from a Greek legend: Zeus had an affair with a beautiful woman named Io. When Hera, his wife, discovered his infidelity, she turned Io into a cow and created a horsefly to sting her on the rump. Io jumped clear across the strait. Thus, "bous" = "cow" and "poros" = "crossing place": Bosphorus = "crossing place of the cow." Located off of busy Franklin Avenue in Nutley, my partner, our friends, and I have decided on our dinner at this family-owned-and-run BYOB establishment, which has been open since 1995. A reservation was made for a party of 4 by calling their restaurant. Upon arrival after three years, we were welcomed by Nora, the owner, and made our way to a table by the piano inside, evoking a cozy, thoughtfully designed, upscale vibe with music playing softly. Their menu features Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. For starters, we decided on the Puffed Rill Pastry and Grape Leaves. Our main meal consisted of all lamb dishes (Lamb Shish Kebab, Beyti Kebab, Lamb Chops, and Lamb Sauté). Our food was fresh, well seasoned, and cooked to perfection, accompanied by a beautifully presented dish. Everything was authentically made with love here. Wish we could have stayed for dessert, as they looked amazing, but some of us were in a rush. It's definitely on the higher end cost but worth the taste. Our visit ended with a hug and a piece of candy.

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