In the 2000 U.S. Census, more than 80,000 residents in New York City classified themselves as Greek in origin, reports the New York City Department of City Planning. The borough of Manhattan is home to a number of upscale Greek restaurants. Among these establishments are some restaurants that specialize in a particular type of dish like Greek seafood as well as those that have received high ratings or awards for their food or wine.
Estiatorio Milos is on West 55th Street in between Sixth and Seventh avenues. The restaurant had Zagat ratings of "extraordinary to perfection" for its food and "very good to excellent" for its decor and service as of September 2010. The menu begins with 11 appetizers like the Milos special, layers of thinly-sliced zucchini, eggplant and saganaki cheese lightly fried. Seafood is the specialty of the house, and each day the restaurant offers a different whole fish, roasted in the Greek style. Another featured entree is the lavraki and petropsara seafood soup, a traditional dish from the island of Santorini. With more than 500 selections, the wine list is a past recipient of the "Best of Award of Excellence," the second-highest honor given by "Wine Spectator" magazine. Estiatorio Milos serves lunch Mondays through Fridays and dinner nightly. Reservations are highly recommended and taken online and by phone. Business casual attire is appropriate. Outdoor dining is available on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant, weather permitting.
Estiatorio Milos
125 W. 55th St.
Manhattan, NY 10019
212-245-7400
milos.ca
Established in November 2002, Thalassa Restaurant is on Franklin Street between Greenwich and Hudson Streets in Tribeca. The restaurant held Zagat ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food, decor and service and has received three stars from the Forbes Travel Guide. Sixteen appetizers lead the menu, such as the horiatiki salad made from tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and imported feta cheese. The signature entree is the seafood Thalassina, a combination of diver scallops, gulf shrimp and Prince Edward Island mussels served with orzo. The wine list is a past recipient of the "Wine Spectator" "Award of Excellence," and the restaurant keeps 5,000 bottles on hand in its cellar. Thalassa Restaurant serves dinner Mondays through Saturdays and closes every Sunday. Reservations are highly recommended and taken online and by phone. Business casual attire is the norm.
Thalassa Restaurant
179 Franklin St.
Manhattan, NY 10013
212-941-7661
thalassanyc.com
Situated on West 20th Street in the Flatiron District, Periyali has served Manhattan since December 1987. The restaurant had Zagat ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food, decor and service as of September 2010. To begin the meal, the restaurant offers 14 appetizers, including the soup avgolemono, which consists of rice, chicken, egg and lemon in a chicken-based broth. Featured entrees include mousaka, beef or chicken souvlaki and sauteed shrimp with feta cheese. Among the selections on the wine list are more than 25 Greek reds and whites. Periyali serves lunch Mondays through Fridays and dinner nightly. Reservations are recommended and arrangeable online or by phone. Business casual is the attire. Outdoor dining is available along the sidewalk in front of the restaurant, weather permitting.
Periyali
35 W. 20th St.
Manhattan, NY 10011
212-463-7890
periyali.com
