Molyvos

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871 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10019 40.764571 -73.98068
nr. 55th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Price Range:
$$$
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Official Website

molyvos.com

Hours

Mon-Thu, noon-3pm and 5:30pm-11:30pm; Fri, noon-3pm and 5:30pm-midnight; Sat, noon-3pm and 5pm-midnight; Sun, noon-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

B, D, E at Seventh Ave.; N, Q, R, W at 57th St.

Prices

$22-$38

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Business Lunch
Dine at the Bar
Good for Groups
Lunch
Private Dining/Party Space
Prix-Fixe
Take-Out
Online Ordering

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

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Profile

Adorned with photos of Greek-island life, ceramics, and folk art, this sprawling midtown taverna is a stylishly rustic showcase for chef Jim Botsacos. The window tables up front are ideal for nibbling meze, but head for the dining room if you're in the mood for something gutsier, like the melting lamb shanks, clay-pot-baked with orzo and tomato, or "Aglaia's moussaka," unfinishably rich (but still worth the attempt). — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Prix-Fixe

Three-course pre-theater dinner, 5:30 p.m.—7 p.m., $37; three-course lunch, noon—3 p.m., $25

Recommended Dishes

Lamb yuvetsi, $30; moussaka, $22

7.0

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

75%	Would you go back?
75%	Would you take a date?
25%	Would you take kids?
62%	Would you go on business?
37%	Would you go on a special occasion?

Food:	7.5
Service:	6.3
Décor:	7.8
Value:	5.3

Molyvos

Not quite what I expected but good

EvelynU from 90504 | Posted on 4/8/08

Overall Rating: 108 (Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	4

Décor:	5

Value:	5

I expected a somewhat bright Greek feel and lively atmosphere, so I was a little surprised at the rather dark, somber tone. A friend and I went without reservations and were looked at askance by the hostess. We were finally seated somewhat grudgingly and were given a basket of pita wedges and dip, and then....nothing. After 20 minutes or so we asked if there was a waiter assigned to this table, and they looked flustered. Finally someone came and said there been a "misunderstanding." So things started off rather rocky. But the Avgolemono soup was delicious, redolent of herbs with tender bits of chicken, and they cheerfully served it to share. My friend ordered lamb chops, which were luscious (though they-- wisely in my opinion,--served them medium rare rather than the well-done she requested) and my Greek version of risotto, with saffron, squid rings and shrimp was also yummy. That plus a single bottle of beer came to a nice round $90, but in the end, I decided it was money well spent.

Molyvos

Not worth the visit

jenniferv228 from 10019 | Posted on 12/19/06

Overall Rating: 103 (Not Recommended)


Food:	5
Service:	2

Décor:	6

Value:	2

The hostess and bartender were the only nice staff in the restaurant. The atmosphere is quite charming but our experience was ruined by the extremely rude server. The Cheese and hummus appetizers were delcious but that's about it. The prices are are fairly high and the menu does not feature many authentic dishes other than on appetizer menu

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