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Molyvos

871 Seventh Ave., New York, NY, 10019
nr. 55th St.
212-582-7500

7.0 "Recommended"
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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
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Not quite what I expected but good

EvelynU from 90504 | Posted on 4/8/08

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
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.

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8 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Not worth the visit

jenniferv228 from 10019 | Posted on 12/19/06

Overall Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
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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268 out of 552 people found this review helpful.

Incredible Flavor and Food.

Maximumdvd | Posted on 1/19/06

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 7
Décor: 9
Value: 7

The Pan Roasted Sirloin Steak is cooked to perfection here, as well as their Veal and Lamb dishes. Ravani (ice Cream dish) or their Rice Pudding are top notch finishers. Sometimes it is overly busy with theater goers, but even then, the service is still good. Recommended, but not for the faint of wallet.

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307 out of 644 people found this review helpful.

Overpriced for uneven food

asm_ny | Posted on 11/19/05

Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 5
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 3

To be fair, I think one could come here and have a very good meal. Ours, however, was absolutely not. And at these prices, that's inexcusable. Some things were quite good. Somethings were merely OK. But the Moussaka was one of the worst dishes I've ever paid to eat. (How did this get to be a "recommended dish"?) Instead of the layers of flavor and texture I've come to expect in a Moussaka, I was presented with a half-inch thick mess of greasy ground lamb and soggy eggplant covered with a single layer of cream sauce. It had been broiled within an inch of its life, and was inedibly hot when it first arrived. Based on other reviews, this restaurant may well be worth checking out (maybe stick with the fresher grilled dishes?), but we're in no hurry after our experience.

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264 out of 537 people found this review helpful.

ExZORBAtant Prices!!!

battousai from 07632 | Posted on 8/9/04

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 8
Service: 6
Décor: 8
Value: 4

This cavernous midtown Greek eatery is well suited for casual dining (with not so casual prices) for classical Aegean fare. Nothing frou frou about this place as the usual suspects dominate on their menu. Some may decry the expense account prices but great group dining experiences makes it easier to spread that bill across everyone's corporate card!

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232 out of 538 people found this review helpful.

Please,No Dancing On The Tables..OPA!

adsong from 10019 | Posted on 7/1/03

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 7
Service: 7
Décor: 10
Value: 6

A bit of the Greek Isles in the middle of touristy,bustling Seventh Avenue.Very good food.Try the Sampling of Traditional Greek Spreads  (10.75) Cabbage Dolmades   19.50 (,Braised Cabbage Filled with Ground Lamb & Beef; Lemon Dill Sauce,)Aglaia’s Moussaka   19.50 (Casserole Layers of Eggplant, Potato & Tomato; Spiced Ground Lamb & Yogurt Béchamel.)Service can be erratic,The food and drinks are overpriced.Worth a try!

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287 out of 587 people found this review helpful.

Perhaps too High a Price to Pay for Greek Cuisine

martin_chamois from West 50's | Posted on 5/27/03

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 9
Value: 8

This is almost the perfect Greek restaurant. The decor is perfect, the seating is properly spaced, the service is very good to excellent, somewhat unique for a typical Greek restaurant, and the menu and preparation are first class. First courses, main courses, the wine and the desserts are all outstanding in variety and execution. It is only when the bill arrives that there is a bad taste. Prices are too high due to proximity to Carnegie Hall and other theaters, and some like the hidden over priced bottle of Greek mineral water are just not what one expects at this type of a restaurant. So if you go, and I encourage you to go, just select carefully and ask what items not priced cost to avoid an unpleasant surprise.

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284 out of 592 people found this review helpful.

Molyvos

sahw from 10019 | Posted on 5/10/03

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 7
Value: 7

Great after theatre, after concert place for their "little bites" fare. Must try the flamming spreads. Greek salad is like a colorful garden vision, and delicious. Fun to mingle with the musical world.

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256 out of 527 people found this review helpful.

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