Anassa Taverna
“The location is fantastic just off of the subway and across from Bloomingdales so it's a perfect way to end the shopping adventure.”
“The food was great, had fish and chicken as well as a few appetizers inlcuding the octopus.”
“To start, we ordered the three Anassa spreads, tzatziki, a garlic spread, and pepper spread.”
Anassa Taverna
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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This place has a cute country look to it, but that's probably the nicest thing about it.
The food was alright, but definitely not worth the cost. The same with the drinks. $10 for a draft beer of Brooklyn???? So not worth it.
Besides being way overpriced, there was nothing terrible about the place. It just isn't worth the cost.
I won't be back.
If you're looking for a great Midtown East restaurant this is definitely a place to try out. The location of this spot is perfect, right by the subway! Both floors of this restaurant are perfectly decorated. Think of your time here as a mini Greek retreat. Between the food and service, there are few restaurants in the area offering something as unique and well done.
As for the service and food, top notch on many accounts as well. No hunting down servers and food that not only tasted good but was presented great as well.
Tip: Try the saganaki and swordfish!
More like a 3.5.. But I can't be bothered to give a four. The ambiance is nice for a lunch spot. I came once and two people walked right past me. I understand you're not the hostess but hello would be nice? Oh yeah, I'm in NYC. So I walked a block and didn't find anything else and came back. The food (lobster ravioli) is pretty okay… The service is pretty okay… Everything is pretty okay, sort of the problem… Anything better than okay here?
I went here last night for dinner with 3 friends. Upon arrival, I was told I was the first to arrive. They didn't offer to take my coat or say sit at the bar or anything, I stood awkwardly by the door and waited for my friends for approximately 20 mins. If I wasn't waiting for friends, I would have left. We were seated upstairs and ordered from the $39 restaurant week menu. I had the grilled octopus which is an additional $7 I believe (the octopus was very good and a large portion) and I had the lamb chops for an additional $8, which were two small chops, not worth it for the price. I also ordered a glass of sangria for $7 and had the custard cake for dessert, which was just ok. Service needs improvement at the front door. I give an overall review, not just food. If a place doesn't have good service, why spend my money there. I didn't like how they had me just standing there for 20 mins I won't be returning there. Dinner cost $65 for one person before tip, pretty pricey.
Something about Greek food just makes me crave it from time to time. Maybe it's the buttery texture and sweet aroma of the olive oil. The fresh vegetables and ingredients. Or just the energy in the Greek restaurant.
To start off our lunch, we each got a white sangria, which perfectly matches the crisp weather, and we were given a basket of complimentary bread and hummus. The bread was soft and chewy with a light drizzle of olive oil atop. After tasting the overly salty hummus, I turned it over and dipped my bread with the table olive oil and salt instead. I love hummus, but it's not always easy to encounter good quality and well-made hummus.
As appetizers, we chose the classic Greek salad and Greek meatballs. The salad took me by surprise as it was not a lettuce-based salad sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese and paired with tomato and cucumber slices as I usually see, but it was essentially a mixture of tomato chunks and thick cucumber slices along with two rectangular pieces of feta. The salad was different but delicious. The vegetables were freshly cut as they were generously smothered in olive oil and flavorful seasonings. In fact, the large cut of vegetables gave the salad a unique texture.
After a bite into the meatballs, I knew it was a good decision. The juicy, tender ball tasted better than I imagined. The ball was well-seasoned with a rich feta taste, which complemented perfectly with the sweet yet tangy tomato sauce. These meatballs were probably the highlight of our meal! (And it's crazy because we are no meatball lovers.)
Moving forward to our entrees, chicken never goes wrong yet some will say otherwise. The organic chicken served with oregano fries, tzatziki, and pita bread was ordered. Thinking back, we probably only wanted fries. You know us by now. When we see the word "fries," our eyes sparkle. Regardless of the grilled chicken breast being on the drier side, the chicken was nicely grilled and generously seasoned. The dish was satisfactory but nothing memorable.
Our second entree was the royal dorado (white fish) paired with risotto. Surprisingly, it was our first time trying dorado, and this white fish is known for its rich, succulent, meaty flavors like a red snapper. Unfortunately, it was not so rich or succulent, but I enjoyed light taste with the white-wine pairing and caper flavors. Similar to the chicken dish, it was okay but nothing special.
The overall meal was satisfactory but not memorable. Even though the food was average, the service was wonderful. The friendly attitude and undivided attention given to us by our server exceeded our expectations and left a long-lasting impression. Also, the ambiance was lovely. Sitting by the large, open window allowed us to enjoy the fresh air and warm afternoon sun while enjoying the meal and each other's presence.
we went in on a Saturday evening for diner after we were in Dylans Candy Bar right opposite. We had no problem to get a table for 4. The restaurant has a very nice ambience. The service is ok but not really what you would expect for the price range of the food. Food was really good – but overall the restaurant is overpriced. Probably we would consider to come back but for this price range there are better spots in Manhattan.
Best egg lemon soup I've had in a while…definitely a unique and home-made take on egg lemon soup. And they serve a big bowl of it too. I also ordered the lamb salad, the lamb was tender and well seasoned. My friend's burger and fries looked really good too. You can tell the food is very fresh and well prepared here. A bit on the pricey side, but you're paying for location.
Great view from the second floor and lovely breeze too when the windows are open. Love the rustic Greek countryside decor. Lovely ambiance. Perfect for lunch while shopping in the area. Service was good, but they brought out our entrees before we had finished with our soup and were trying to take our soup away. I had to shoo him away and tell him to let me finish my soup before he takes it away. Common sense these days. Anyway, overall a good experience.
I came here for lunch with my friend because it was close to her work. There are two floors to the restaurant and both are decorated very nicely. We eat on the second floor. We came around lunch time and were quickly seated. I ordered the beef burger and she ordered the fish special. Our food took about 10-15 minutes to come out and was exactly as we ordered it. My beef burger was good. My friends fish special was cooked perfectly but was not packed with flavor. It should be noted that the service throughout our meal was excellent. As for the prices they are typical of NYC. I have rated Anassa's 3 Stars not because the food is bad, but because i have a very high standard for restaurants in NYC. That being said, I would still recommend Anassa's to anyone looking for a good lunch.
I would rate Anassa's as follows: Food is 3 Stars, Service is 4 Stars, Price is 3.5 Stars and Atmosphere is 4 Stars.
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