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Molyvos

Critics' Pick

871 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10019
nr. 55th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-582-7500 Send to Phone

Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
6.3 out of 10

9 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

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Hours

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

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

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.—6:45 p.m., $36; three-course lunch, noon—3 p.m., $25

Recommended Dishes

Lamb yuvetsi, $30; moussaka, $22

Reader Ratings

6.3

"Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

Not quite what I expected but good

EvelynU from 90504 | Posted on 4/8/08

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (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...Read More

Not worth the visit

jenniferv228 from 10019 | Posted on 12/19/06

Overall Reader Rating: 3 (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...Read More