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Kellari Taverna

19 W. 44th St., New York, NY 10036
nr. Fifth Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-221-0144 Send to Phone

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  • Price Range: $$$

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    2 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood

Official Website

kellari.us

Hours

Mon-Fri, 11:30am-midnight; Sat-Sun, 11am-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

7 at Fifth Ave./Bryant Park; B, D, F, V at 42nd St.-Bryant Park

Prices

$22.95-$34.95

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Business Lunch
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Live Music
  • Lunch
  • Open Kitchens / Watch the Chef
  • Prix-Fixe
  • Take-Out
  • Online Ordering

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery

Profile

With its tall, beamed ceilings, wine barrels, and fresh fish on ice, this cacophonous restaurant evokes a Greek market-side taverna. A sign above the bar reads “enter as strangers, leave as friends,” and the motto extends to the menu, which encourages sharing. Starters span the usual spreads, feta-heavy salads, and some distinguished bites like beef-and-cracked wheat meatballs in a rich red wine sauce, and authentic saganaki—cheese aflame with ouzo. Fish by the pound, simply grilled with lemon and olive oil, is the main draw, with seasonal offerings ranging from red snapper to red sea bream and buttery pompano. A plump plaki of roasted sea bass, slathered with creamy tomato sauce, is also delicious. Generous portions mean you may not make it to dessert.

Greek Nights

Live Greek music is featured the third Friday of every month.

Recommended Dishes

Keftedes, $15.95; authentic saganaki, $14.95; plaki, $28.95; pompano, $28.95

10.0 "Highly Recommended"
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Opa!

crosales from 10021 | Posted on 10/30/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Had a work dinner there last night, and the food is amazing. The zucchini chips and the octopus was fabulous. And they have honey cookies everywhere and you can't stop having them. This greek restaurant is definitely at the top...Read More

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DEANO from L4 6TX | Posted on 12/28/07

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

This restaurant hit all the right spots when wanting a greek in new york. I have been fortunate enough to travel around greece and try the food first hand, this place is right up there and got the flavours just right...Read More

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