Persephone

115 East 60th Street
New York, NY 10022

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cool Mediterranean retreat from the city's chaos, with fabric-swathed ceilings and pristine white furnishings. Even on a hectic night, service is calm and competent, and the professional couples at most of the tables seem to be speaking in peaceful whispers. The kitchen offers scintillating versions of hearty, refreshing Greek favorites. Souvlaki is charcoal-grilled and up scaled with filet mignon to produce an impressively tender, succulent result. Wine-marinated octopus legs are also charcoal-grilled, resulting in astounding flavor and not a hint of rubberness. Classics like garlicky skordalia, fava beans, sauteed chicken livers over lentils, and spanakopita are all best-of-breed versions, the latter prepared as a platter of bite-sized pies. A sizeable portion of moussaka, consisting of layers of juicy ground lamb and eggplant, tied together by a superlative béchamel. For dessert, the array of delicate pastries and the deeply creamy rice pudding are excellent without exception.
Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Cuisine: Greek
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Cross Street: Between Lexington and Park Avenues
Price: $31 to $50
Email: s.pelardis@gmail.com
Phone: (212) 339-8363
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:30pm
Payment Options:
AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef: Jimmy Henderson
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Weekend Brunch, Wine
Public Transit: N, R, W, 4, 5 & 6 trains to Lexington Avenue-59th Street.
Parking: Public Lot
Private Party Facilities: Semi-private party options are available.
Private Party Contact: Theodoros Maichosis (212) 339-8363