MP Taverna - Irvingtonwonderful meal!I have pretty high standards, and wasn't expecting much after a horrible dinner at Half Moon a few days before. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food, and the care of the waiter. Excellent meal: crab croquettes, lemon chicken and amaretto ice cream (could have had more crunchies though!) I would go back in a heartbeat! Only negative is VERY UNCOMFORTABLE CHAIRS AND BOOTHS.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food + great serviceTruly great. Reasonably priced for great food. Service was fantastic5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMOur waitress was amazing.Our waitress was amazing. Angie. She was such a pleasure, and I'm impresssed she's a Mom of two, and was working a full day on Mother's Day! You're lucky you have her.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AM*****First time - excellent food; try the eggplant appetizer and stripe bass entree5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMReturn customersFood is always well prepared. Dishes have distinct flavors and textures.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMFood and service were outstanding.Food and service were outstanding. Not a place to eat if you're vegetarian. Very loud for dinner and tables are close together.
Will try again in the future.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMFirst timeThis was the first time we were at MP Taverna, and we were very pleasantly surprised. We were warmly greeted at the door, and seated promptly. The restaurant was busy, but not noisy and it was easy to have a conversation with our guests. The waitress came over right away to introduce herself, explain the menu and take drink orders. When she returned to take our order, she was very knowledgable as to what was on the menu, and how each item was prepared. She made several suggestion that were absolute delicious. Service was fast, the food was excellent, and the price was not over the top. We will go back to MP Taverna many times, and will recommend this restaurant too all of our friends. Thank you,5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was good -- a littleFood was good -- a little out of the ordinary for Greek. Paella was good though shrimp a little over cooked. Sliders are great.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMpleasantly surprised!!Foodpleasantly surprised!!Food ,ambiance and servive were very good.Price was a little too expensive.5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMGreg McGHad the Dumplings which were essentially gnocci only with ricotta rather than potato flour.
Fabulously light (almost downey) with a slightly spicy tomato bases sauce with lamp sausage.
Had the gyro-beef sliders which were served with a mid-eastern style yogurt sauce or a spicy feta spread.
The "Greek" salad (I think it was called "MP salad", was perfect fresh produce with just the right amount of lemony vinegarette with a decided olive taste...from the generous blend of different olives cut up in the salad.
Really first rate from the bread and olive oil, the the salad, the appetizer and entrees.
Heard that dinner can be super busy. We went for lunch @ 1PM on a Saturday and it was wonderful.
HIGHLY recommended.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMAthens on the HudsonFirst time for lunch. Well priced, nice selections, and very good quality4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMNearly Perfect...The octopuss appetizer was the best I've ever had. Tender beyond description and flavorful. The three dip appetizer was a highlight and the greek sausage was a stand out, as well. The branzino entree was delicious. The greek paella was generous with shellfish, but the sauce for the orzo was not as enjoyable as I would have expected considering how outstanding everything else we had was. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We enjoyed ourselves and will definitely return!4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMVery consistent food, upscaleVery consistent food, upscale contemporary Greek with a twist...fresh flavors, very tasty. Wait staff attentive.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMWe've dined at MP TavernaWe've dined at MP Taverna a number of times and have NEVER been disappointed. You must order the scallop appetizer, and the gyro spiced sliders. You've never had anything like the smashed fries. You won't be disappointed.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, hot spot,tight quartersFood was great! Seating was a little tight. Felt like i was on top of my neighbor adn could reach over for the salt and pepper.
Otherwise food was outstanding! Nice menu with great greek flavors.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMbest hummusBest Hummus I ever had... go here just for the hummus, you won't be disappointed. Then see what other great things you find on the menu4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMOur waiter was fantastic!!!Our waiter was fantastic!!! Everything was amazing, we will be back.4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMFirst time at MP Taverna andFirst time at MP Taverna and it was wonderful. Can't wait to go back!4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious! Everything weDelicious! Everything we had from the, Lamb Sausage, Cod appetizer to the ricotta gnocchi.........The Halva brownie sundae was excellent too! We wish we had a place like this in our neighborhood! We will return again and again............4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is a lovely restaurantThis is a lovely restaurant with delicious food and terrific service..Except $15 for a martini is too high with no view.4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMIt is rare when when all threeIt is rare when when all three courses are so good! One of the best restaurants we have experienced in Westchester!4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMOur 2nd visit, and the foodOur 2nd visit, and the food and service was once again outstanding. Friendly vibe, not too formal, reasonably priced, perfect when you're in the mood for something Mediterranean or Greek. A hundred times better and more creative than your usual Greek restaurant.4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMEverything we ordered andEverything we ordered and ate was excellent. The waitress was able to answer any of the questions we had. We have been here before on a few occasions and we would definitely return.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMMP never disappoints, we loveMP never disappoints, we love it and are regulars at this point.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMFirst time at the restaurant.First time at the restaurant. Food was fantastic and our server's recommendations were all spot on. We can't wait to go back again!!4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was very good. The lambFood was very good. The lamb was delicious and the mussels were great. Can't wait to go back and try something else.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMWe'll go back again!Sleek restaurant with modern decor. The staff is helpful and welcoming. Food is meticulously prepared and presented. Greek dishes are light and updated. Especially good were the scallops with spinach and dried cherries, roast chicken, and the apple napoleon. Tomato salad was pretty but lacking in flavor.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMWe began the evening withWe began the evening with a delicious pinot noir - our waiter was extrememly knowledgeable about the wines. We shared the wonderful crabcakes (3 of them!!) and savored each flavorful morsel. I had the grilled salmon with a side of spinach and my husband had the mixed grill. The salmon was excellent and the mixed grill superb!! We ended this terrific meal with a truly memorable dessert - an apple baklava. This dessert was inspiring - the phyllo dough perfectly crispy, the apple filling fantastic and the almond ice cream the ultimate complement to the pastry.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMOur first visit, based onOur first visit, based on friend's recommendation. Went for lunch. Calamari was outstanding, as was the lemon chicken.
Garganelli pasta with mussels, also quite excellent. Very enjoyable.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMConsistently superior foodConsistently superior food - the octopus is fantastic, give it a try.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMVery good service and theVery good service and the fish entree was just excellent.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMWe went for Restaurant WeekWe went for Restaurant Week and the menu choices were great. We enjoyed the chicken. The servings were a good size. The service was good. It got busy so our server became overwhelmed. I would recommend this restaurant to friends.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMNice Greek RestaurantDespite having a reservation we had to wait 20 minutes for our table because the restaurant was packed. We had a squash soup which was very tasty and lamb shank one of us and grilled bronzino the other. Both were very nicely prepared. Dessert was fruits and greek yogurt very delicious.
Franco, our waiter, was very attentive and made sure we had a good experience at the restaurant. The place is next to the Hudson River and it should be nice to have a walk along when the weather warms up. we would recommend this place to our friends.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMFabulous experience. FoodFabulous experience. Food is wonderful. Can't wait to return.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMExceptionally well executedExceptionally well executed Greek-influenced food at this bustling spot near the river. Always a good time.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMI really enjoyed MP TavernaI really enjoyed MP Taverna just as I did Kefi. The food was excellent and the prices fair. The atmosphere is upscale but very comfortable. I will come back for another meal here, hopefully soon!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMI finally found my favoriteI finally found my favorite restaurant in Westchester that offers excellent food, great service, and extremely reasonable price for the qualify - overall, great value and good ambience. You got to try MP Taverna if you love seafood. The cod appetizer and the pita with humus was amazing! And the lamb shank that I had was done perfectly as well.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMGood food, good service, comfortablGood food, good service, comfortable and casual atmosphere. We'll be back.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMNot your typical Greek. LoveNot your typical Greek. Love the delicate spin on the classics here. Grilled octopus delish! Even fried calamari came with fried cauliflower and fried chickpeas with two delicious dipping sauces. One of which was yogurt but it was not the typical heavy garlic, but tantalizing light and lovely which was perfect companion to not too heavy calamari.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMFun,lively,deliciousFood excellent, service very good, vibrant bar scene, Interesting,healthy well seasoned food. would definitely go again.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMI like the place, food isI like the place, food is very well prepared, just want more food and a more "astoria queens" greek flavor (to be honest). The yogurt with honey desert is AMAZING.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMWent for lunch and was excellent...Went for lunch and was excellent...so don't know about bar scene or outdoor dining...3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMVery good food and not tooVery good food and not too noisy, although we were seated near the kitchen, in the back, so it was noisy from the kitchen, but not from the patrons. Great location and ambience.3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMDeliciousWho would believe such a great restaurant would be hidden in an old warehouse by the water and train station? Heard great things and it totally lived up to it. Can't wait to go back.3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMVery pleasant surprise forVery pleasant surprise for a person who doesn't especially like Greek food. Service excellent, knowledgeable wait staff, and excellent food, all at reasonable prices.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent find. BeautifulExcellent find. Beautiful space with wonderful food and great service. Can't wait to go back again and again.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMMy nephew and I (a 17-yearMy nephew and I (a 17-year old burger connoisseur) went for the burger, which had recently appeared on Westchester Magazine's list of best burgers in the county; we are on a mission to try all of them. We were not disappointed. A truly wonderful treat, assuming you like burgers, of course. We were there at 2pm on a Saturday, so the lunch crowd must have been done because the place was only half full, which was great. Service was excellent and helpful.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a great meal. The foodWe had a great meal. The food was delicious andcthe wine, beer and cocktail list was extensive.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMVery tasty upscale updatedVery tasty upscale updated versions of Greek dining experience. Seafood and lamb shanks were seasoned nicely and very flavorful. Dishes were tender and juicy as well. Wait staff very attentive. Can get a bit noisy, but the separation of the bar area keeps the dining area a bit quieter and audible with guests.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious meal...we went duringDelicious meal...we went during restaurant week and look forward to returning.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AM