WOW! Everything about this spot is so incredible. The service, the wine (you can bring your own bottle by the way), the food, the atmosphere and the music were absolutely perfect and came together to deliver one of those one of a kind uniquely New York dining experiences. I'm so happy that a friend told me about this gem and look forward to returning! It's perfect for a date night - just make sure you get a reservation. read more

Tinos - Seafood Orzo - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Update after my third visit: - this place is actually SO good. one of my favorite repeats on the UES. - you MUST try the eggplant and octopus appetizers, will be coming back for these read more

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A late Monday night dinner is never easy as restaurants are usually shutting down at 10pm or earlier. We found our best option to date as this place on 1st Ave betw 90/91 street. It offered excellent food and wonderful hospitality. Our group of 5 arrived early and they accommodated us cheerfully. The menu was fairly priced- a rare occurrence these days. Fried calimari and other apps were all really good. Warm pita.... My salmon and rice entree was great as were the fish and lamb entrees. The Greek wine was nice. A complimentary napoleon dessert and candle ended the evening -all without being rushed. If in the area you should rush over to this old fashion solid restaurant. read more

Tinos - Greek lamb specialty - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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A friend of the Mommy's recommended this restaurant, and "she's a real foodie, so it will be good." And it WAS!! It's a narrow, long space, charmingly and simply decorated, with art on the walls. We were seated in the window. Our server was WONDERFUL! Attentive, friendly, and informative. We shared a salad to start, and I had the Greek sausage as well. The Mommy had salmon as her entree, and I had the chicken kebab. This was my favorite kind of menu--a few items, perfectly prepared. There's something for everyone! Portions were very generous! We finished the salad, but could not finish our entrees. Or the sausage. There's a small, well-curated wine list. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS. Flavorful and perfectly cooked. Our server surprised us with a dessert! It was puff pastry with a creamy, sweet white custard. I decided that it was worth puffy allergy face. I couldn't easily separate the pastry from the custard. It was yummy! This was a lovely dining experience, and I look forward to returning. read more

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Definitely need to make a reservation if you're planning to go as it's a tight spot. They gave us a free dessert as well. I really like the calamari and fish here. There was a good energy read more

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We've been ordering takeout from Tino's since the restaurant is so small and we cannot take our baby stroller in. We will wait until our baby is old enough to go back to dine in. Despite we ordered takeout, the hospitality and quality of food is still top notch! I love their soft shell crabs special right now! And we ordered a bunch of sides to share. Such as the fried calamari, octopus (which is hubbys fav!) and gigantes. To top off they also give us their delicious dessert to go! Which we love! Tino's is such a neighborhood gem. read more

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Tinos is a cute Greek restaurant in the UES. I stopped by at a friend's recommendation and wish I knew about them earlier!! They ran out of octopus so we got the calamari instead. Even though I prefer smaller pieces, their larger calamari was super tender and juicy. Each piece was nicely fried with a crisp and light batter. The complimentary pita and hummus were solid and well seasoned. The marouli salad featured really fresh romaine lettuce, covered with just the right amount of olive oil and vinegarette. Great ratio of scallion, dill, and feta cheese! For mains, I got to try their branzino and dorado. Both were tasty and well seasoned with capers and lemon flavors. Fish were tender and not overcooked. They gave us free dessert and it reminded me of a napoleon dessert with cream and crunchy pastry. Loved how it wasnt too sweet. My partner and I devoured it no time! Staff were nice and attentive, but a little slower towards the end. I think the restaurant is run by a father son duo. Good amount of seating inside with minimalist decor and dim intimate lighting! I look forward to coming back when I'm craving Greek food! read more

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Had a great dinner here! I would definitely recommend reservations as it's pretty busy during dinner. The dishes were all spectacular but some of my favorites were the octopus, gigantes, and the assortment of dips. The inside is pretty tight-fit, resulting in a cozy atmosphere. Definitely will be my go-to Greek spot around here. read more

Tinos - Dips - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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The place is a little crowded with seats close together. I would recommend to make a reservation. I really like the ribeye steak and felt like it was good quality for the price especially because it came with complementary pita bread and a dip plus a flaky dessert. We also ordered the rice stuffed grape leaves which I thought were pretty normal but very solid. read more

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We finally decided to get dinner here (vs ordering takeout) and the group consensus is to stick with takeout. The service (or lack thereof) is not worth it. The food itself is fine but we had one of the most unpleasant experiences to-date to the point where I felt compelled to not leave a tip (which I have never done before and I did go against my better judgement and left one regardless). The owner (or who I suspect was the owner) literally tried to take away a seat from our table for 4 and squeeze our group of 4 into a table for 3 so that he could essentially create another table for a non-existent group (they never showed for what it's worth). He literally got extremely worked up and started arguing with me when I told him that my husband left for a few minutes to take our baby home and would be back. I have never experienced this level of unprofessional service at any restaurant - whether it be in the US or Europe - to the point where I almost stood up and left. In fact, I told my husband to stay away while our friends and I quickly finished our food. There was barely enough room for what we ordered in the space that we had so I found it exceeding rude and unreasonable to basically take away a table and what, force us to eat out of our laps? Never again. We had booked additional reservations but those are now all canceled and we will not order takeout from them again on sheer principle of how they treat people. read more

After just discovering Tino's and loving, not only the host, who might be the owner, but the warm friendly atmosphere and the exceptional Greek food, I was shocked that anyone could write a negative review about this jewel of a restaurant! We walked about thirty blocks to come here for our 6pm reservation and within minutes, every table was occupied in their small but charming dining area. While you might get lucky and get a table without a reservation, I'd certainly recommend having oee on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening. read more

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The service is wonderful, everything is explained and prepared to your order. The food is delicious- try the lamb chops! But the best is, the welcome in is warm a d hospitable and something "extra" is always presented at the end of the meal. read more

This is such a Gem! Perhaps my new favorite Greek place in all of New York. I came here on a weekday night for late dinner (8pm) and was able to snag a table for 2 without any reservations which was great! - Complimentary Pita with Baba Ganoush - I love how the eggplants in the baba ganoush was more thick cut so the "sauce" was more chunky. Also the naan, even when it turned cold, was still perfectly soft. - Avgolemo - This is my first time trying a cream-based soup with a lemony aftertaste. I was really surprised by the flavors of this broth and wish there was just a bit more orzo or chicken. - Dolmades - I usually don't like dolmades that much but this one was delicious. The rice was super succulent without being very overwhelming as one of my biggest complaint of this dish is that it often just tastes like you're eating a lot of carbs. - Arni Souvlaki - The lamb and beef kebab were very tender while the rice was very flavorful. I also really enjoyed the tzajiki sauce as it wasn't too heavy. I think this is one of the most well-done souvlaki's I've had in the city. - Saganaki - This is one of the best things I haven't eaten in a long time. The cheese block was not overly cheese-y and even when it turned cold from us sitting and talking for so long, it was still delicious as it didn't get too oily even though it was fried. - Complimentary Dessert - I was so surprised when they pulled this powdered sugar, cream, mixed with cracker concoction out for free? I really have never experienced getting a complimentary dessert at any New York restaurant before unless its at a Michelin-starred place. The dessert was light and airy and I appreciate the mixture of textures there were in the dish. Overall, such a fantastic restaurant in the UES. I can't believe I hadn't discovered this place earlier! I will definitely be back. Also the owners were so kind and friendly to us! read more

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Beware, this restaurant does not honor reservations or on-line delivery orders. I was a Tino fan from their opening and sent many others there. Last month 2 friends and I made a confirmed rsv for 7:45. We arrived on time and there was an empty table for 4. Instead of seating us, they held it for a larger party who didn't arrive for another 1/2 hour. We were finally seated 45 min after our rsv. My steak was in edible. Tonite-Easter, I ordered around 8:45 on Seamless. At 10:10 I called Tino's wondering about my order. The lady said their kitchen closed early and they had cancelled my order. Neither Tino's nor Seamless notified me. And I will raid my fridge for an Easter dinner, since everyplace is now closed. read more

There were major bones in a delivery order of branzino which my daughter swallowed. It was a very scary occurrence and we didn't know whether to call 911. The management couldn't have cared less. They said they gave me a credit on my charge card, but my bank says otherwise. They also told me that, if I wanted fish without bones, I should buy it at Citarella's!! read more

What a wonderful and flavorful lunch. The steak was seasoned to perfection. A tad fatty but yummy and I took the scraps for the pups . Loved the pita and dessert to boot. And the service was exemplary. read more

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I can't believe it, but this is my 1000th review! This was such a cute family owned, neighborhood Greek restaurant. There was a lovely cozy atmosphere. All the food was absolutely delicious and there was so much of it! We started off with pita, which came with 4 different dips. Each one tasted fresh and flavorful. I enjoyed the garlicky one and the eggplant based one. The pita was also very good... Soft and pillowy. The Greek salad consisted of tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper, red onion, olives (which I didn't eat), pieces of feta, and lots of bold spices, along with olive oil. Veggies were crunchy and juicy, while the feta was nicely creamy. Fried calamari was delightfully crispy and well seasoned. There was also grilled octopus bites on top of hummus with red pepper, onion, cilantro in a slightly salty (in a good way), savory sauce. I usually don't eat much octopus, but surprisingly found myself coming back for more of this dish. One of my favorites of the evening was Fried Saganaki Cheese, which was smooth, mouthwateringly melty, with intense flavor. The cheese came with a plate drizzled with vinegar and lemon on the side, adding extra layers of yumminess. Then came Ground Lamb and Beef patties, which were simply prepared, lightly charred, hearty, and tasted wonderful. As for seafood, there was whole Branzino (served butterflied with the head still on the plate), as well as Salmon. I preferred the salmon, which was juicy, tender, flaky, full of rich seasoning. The Branzino also had a lot of spices, but was marinated in a caper sauce, which I wasn't such a fan of. Still, I could tell the fish was quite fresh and cooked expertly. In terms of starches, we were served Lemon Potatoes and Leek Rice Pilaf. The potatoes were perfectly cooked to just the right consistency. Rice was also really good with carrots and tons of seasoning. Dessert was Galaktoboureko made with phyllo dough, custard filling and covered with a dusting of powdered sugar, accompanied by Greek coffee. The phyllo dough part was crunchy, slightly sweet and paired perfectly with the velvety smooth, indulgent custard. The coffee was authentic and strong, oh so luscious, and didn't need any additions. Service was top notch. The servers were attentive and we always had new food being served. I would definitely return to try the Lamb Chops or Pork Chops with Greek Fries and the Baklava of course. read more

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I don't have Greek food that often, but this place was amazing. The salad and spanakopita were the highlights of my meal. I loved how caring the servers were. Make sure to leave room for dessert since they serve it to you no matter what. It was a delicious sweet pastry and cream that could easily be shared amongst the table. read more

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I placed an order with this restaurant on Grubhub and it was supposed to be delivered at 9:04pm. The time kept increasing until at 9:20pm, AFTER IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE DELIVERED, the restaurant CANCELLED THE ORDER because they "didn't have an item". You couldn't tell me this at any previous point? Or call to ask what other item I wanted? Extremely disappointing. read more

The octopus is great, but the portion is small, with most of the dish being mashed potatoes. The lamb chops have flavorful seasonings but are slightly too dry. read more

Tinos - Octopus and lamb chops - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

The food was exceptional. The garlic dip that we had with pita was very good. The lamb chops were very flavorful and cooked to exactly the right temperature. The shrimp were very good as well. We had the sangria pitcher which was priced well and tasted well. Service was very attentive and the location could not be beat. read more

Tinos - Shrimp - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Ordered takeout two nights in a row--impressed by both the quality of the food and the thoughtful care in packaging. This will be my go-to place for my work trips moving forward. read more

I enjoyed dining at Tino's. I came alone and ordered a few dishes to try. The Horiatiki salad, grilled octopus, and seafood orzo were all standout dishes! The dessert and limoncello at the end of the meal were fantastic as well read more

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Just ordered food for myself and my toddler a fish rice hummus and a spinach pie. Absolutely everything was very delicious and fresh. myself and my toddler loved it. They also sent a complementary dessert which was so sweet of them and it was absolutely delicious. Thank you! read more

This restaurant offers the best Greek food of any restaurant I've been to in NYC. My wife and I usually share the octopus andThey serve Dorado that is the freshest, lightest, mildest fish I ever had that practically melts in your mouth. read more

I just ordered a steak and salad an hour ago. Salad was good and steak was tasty but not even close to the temp I ordered. I wanted medium rare and it was medium well, no pink whatsoever. Come on...you have to get the temperature right or at least close. We pay enough for food here in manhattan...this is amateurish. read more

Tino's is the kind of restaurant that I love discovering. It's a small neighborhood place that a friend introduced to us. It's family run and it feels like you're a guest in their home. Service is relaxed and slow-ish. It's BYOB, which is awesome. We were comped some hummus and bread. The appetizers were uniformly excellent- we shared the horiatiki salad, shrimp with saginaki and perfectly fried squid. We had branzino, dorado and lamb chops as our main dishes. They were all great. We had sides of perfectly cooked French fries, rice and spinach. We were comped baklava and another custard rich cake with a candle in it, because it was our friend's birthday. She's a regular and is treated very well. Prices are less than comparable restaurants. Tinos will be going into our regular rotation. Highly recommended- but don't be in a rush. read more

The restaurant has immense family atmosphere making it a true gem in the ues. You are greeted when you come in. The food is consistently on point and always cooked to perfection. Every time I've been there they have given freshly prepared Greek desserts. Some things I've gotten think are phenomenal- calamari, stuffed grape leaves, sausage, country salad, Delmonico steaks, lamb chops, orzo paella. Only downsides is that it's a small restaurant so you need a reservation and sometimes the service takes a minute. read more

Everything we ate and drank from wine, appetizers, entrees and dessert was perfectly delicious. Fast friendly service and seating. But beware, this place is small and very popular. It fills up fast and you can't dawdle once you are done. They actually hand you the check before you ask for it once they see you've finished the dessert. read more

I love Tinos!!!! They treat you so well, have the freshest Hiroataki salad and the lamb chops and octopus are absolutely incredible. Amazing place to celebrate a special occasion! read more

I really wanted to gatekeep this place, but in honor of starting to write reviews on Yelp again after years of hiatus, I've decided to go for it. Tinos is a cute and cozy local joint with some of the best Greek food in the city! Over the course of a year, I've tried this place many times (and almost the entire menu), and everything is so fresh and tasty. I have been bringing everyone I know, and I always get the Greek salad, pikilia (dips with pita), and the octopus. Both the fish and the seafood orzo never fail. The service is always excellent too, and you might get a nice surprise after dinner. read more

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Excellent food. The staff is excellent as well. My daughter and son-in-law joined us at Tino's last week. They know their way around food. Tino's is definitely a cut above most restaurants on the upper east side. Reservations recommended, as the place has been packed when we have gone there. read more

My dad and I visited Tinos for an early dinner and were happy to be seated right away in the outside eating patio on 1st Ave. The weather was nice and the patio was clean and beautifully decorated. The menus weren't labeled with allergens so I asked the manager to ensure the entrees we ordered were gluten free, and was glad to hear they were! My dad and I split the Souvlaki Kotopoulo and the Arni Souvlaki. Both came with rice pilaf and tzatziki sauce. Before our entrees came they brought my dad a few slices of pita and try, along with some hummus (I tasted the hummus and it was great)! Our entrees came in a timely manner and was delicious! The portions were large and enough to take home for lunch the next day, and after our meal they brought us complimentary sliced watermelon for dessert and said they wanted to make sure we got something sweet since I am gluten free (I see in other reviews mention getting complimentary dessert). I was blown away by the thoughtfulness and hospitality at Tinos! Great food, thoughtful service, and friendly staff... I'll be back to Tinos soon! read more

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Went early (6pm) and the restaurant was quiet, great street parking too. Even as it filled up, it never got too loud, no one mushed together. All of the food was excellent- everything my friend and I had was so good - salad, shrimp, soup, dessert, Greek coffee. The owner very hospitable, too. read more

Tinos is a great addition to Yorkville area. Pita and dips were delicious. We also got a free dessert. BYOB is great too. Entrees were pretty decent! Staff was friendly and overall cute vibes inside. I recommend stopping by! read more

I had a wonderful time here at Tinos! The food was wonderfully made. The service was also very patient and calm. The ambiance is super cool too! 5 stars, for sure. read more

WOW! Food was absolutely delicious! Will most definitely will be returning! Dolmades read more

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A small, cozy, yet very inviting restaurant nestled in the UES. My boyfriend and I came here for date night on a Friday for dinner and we enjoyed our time dining here. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was really good too. We got the pita sampler with different dips/hummus to start. I got the salmon and liked the rice pilaf side that came with it. They even ended our meal with a complimentary dessert! Nice touch to a good meal. read more

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Stumbled on to Tinos when the place we planned to go wasn't open. Top notch experience at a neighborhood stalwart. All the food we ordered was excellent. Started with greek salad, with delicious feta; perfect tender calamari; and the spreads with pita. For main courses we had the Greek Paella (lots of seafood with orzo) and the lamb chops. The owner is very friendly and gave us a complementary dessert. read more

Hidden gem on the upper east side with a very cozy atmosphere, good for intimate conversations and a great meal. Would recommend this to anyone staying or visiting NYC. Food is fresh and made with love. The service is warm and welcoming. Our server for the night was tending to us and others very kindly. One thing that really impressed me was how fast the food was ready out of the kitchen. Meals were nicely spaced but still didn't have a long waiting time; which is great because we came in quite hungry. Writing this now with a full belly and a take out box in my backseat. We will be returning. For sure a cozy vibe with great, authentic Greek food, fair prices and a welcoming staff. read more

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