Kellari Taverna

Name: Kellari Taverna
Address: 19 West 44th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10036
Telephone: (212) 221-0144
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

6732 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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Kellari Taverna is located in the heart of New York City, three blocks from Grand Central Station, Times Square and the Theater District. The dining room decor evokes a subterranean wine cellar designed with contemporary elegance. Kellari features the traditional Greek taverna specialties, such as grilled whole fish, prime chops and meats, and an eclectic selection of contemporary Hellenic savory appetizers ("mezedes") created by our Executive Chef. The Kellari dessert menu includes innovative specialties such as warm sokolata with goat milk vanilla ice cream as as well as traditional favorites such as Baklava and Galaktoboureko. Kellari Taverna offers an extensive international wine list featuring a large selection of Greek wines.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 7, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 98 times today

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(212) 221-0144

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 221-0144
Website
http://www.kellariny.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Our goal is to make sure that your event, or a Private event at your house, is a great success. We bring our Greek hospitality to you and make sure your event runs smoothly and successfully.
Private party facilities
Kellari offers a range from semi-private, to full buyout options. Events range from cocktail & hors d'oeuvres to seated coursed dining. Lunch, Dinner & Brunches...Baby & Bridal Showers, Rehearsal Dinners, Weddings, Graduation & Birthday Parties & any event that calls for a celebration.
Private party contact
Andreas Aktipis: (212) 221-0144

Location
19 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
Theater District / Times Square
Cross street
Between 5th & 6th Ave
Parking details
Metered parking on the street from 6:00PM - Midnight, Monday – Saturday using the New York MUNI meters. Sunday is FREE all day. Indoor parking: Hippodrome Garage is conveniently located 50 West 44th Street between 5th and 6th(nigh to 6th on right)
Public transit
Subway: F, D, B, M; 42nd St. - 6th Avenue 4, 5, 6, 7; Grand Central St N, R, Q; 42nd St. - 7th Avenue Railroad: Long Island Railroad; Long Island and Queens Metro-North; Westchester, Putnam & Connecticut New Jersey Transit; New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia
Entertainment
We have regular entertainment for special occasions such as our Greek Night! Visit our website or Facebook page for more information!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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AULS
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Was a great atmosphere, food very good. A little pricey but expected in theater district. We got there a little before 5 so although we were seated , no one gave us water because the waiters were in a meeting. Definitely would go back for a special occasion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
I think the best Greek salad and octopus that I have ever had! The tomatoes were also so delicious! (As sometimes they can be so tasteless.) Would recommend!
MM
MaryM
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience3
As wonderful as the food and the ambiance was, the bathrooms leave a lot to be desired . The ladies has 2 stalls, one was out of service . The floor was dirty, walls are unadorned and there was a very obvious large tile missing to the side of one of the sinks . Tissue disposable is an open basket between the sinks . My friend and I separately remarked on the sad state of the bathroom. Her husband added that the mens was no better . I don’t understand why more attention is not given to an integral part of the restaurant . Frankly, the ladies could do with a complete overhaul.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Good experience and service Food was very fine.
LK
LauraK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Food was good, but too much of the seafood was overcooked and kinda tough. Service was exemplary and the ambience was very nice. I recommend Kellari, but if you love octopus and calamari the way they are usually prepared in Anthens, try elsewhere.
N
Nick
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful experience. Professional, personable, customer service with food made to perfection.
A
Angel
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food3service1ambience3
Poor service from an inattentive waiter. Led to a rushed experience and us running to catch our show. The food is very good and this was our second visit. The service ruined our experience. Sadly, probably not returning.
JG
JodiG
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was superb! Our server was wonderful - funny, informative, and didn't rush us. The food was EXCELLENT - loved the Wild Mushroom Hilopites (pasta) and the Farm to Table salad was out of this world. Highly recommend dining here and plan to do so again!
EK
EllenK
New England
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Go - just go! Kellari Tavern is great - I thought I was dining in the Parthenon. Have the Hallumi , the brussel sprouts and the Kellari Fries with Feta-truffle mousse! We would go back in a heartbeat!
LS
LorraineS
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were delighted to find this beautiful restaurant! The ambiance is wonderful and the food amazing! Start at the bar for terrific happy hour drinks and tidbits. The pre-theatre menu was varied and delicious. Perfect location. Friendly and warm service. We’ve already booked a return birthday dinner reservation !
B
Bobby
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service!!! Made a request from my reservation and completely forgot about my request. They delivered everything I asked for with exceptional service. Wow thanks Kellari!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere, great food and service!! Staff was pleasant and informative.
g
georgek
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined outside and the service, food and ambiance was excellent. We utilized the before theater Prix Fixe menu and shared everything.
D
Ducky
New York Area
383 reviews
vip
5.0
383 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food at Kellari is very consistent and we enjoy dining here whether it is pre or post theater or for a special occasion. Their generous offering of a bottle of bubbles (if you sign up for it) for a special occasion is very nice. The staff is very efficient and friendly. Luis was our server this time and was very friendly, informative, and efficient. The only disappointment is that there used to be a 2 course pre-fix besides a 3 course pre-fix which still exists. Otherwise, the food is delicious and prepared with great, well balanced, not overpowering flavors.
A
Anonymous
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food3service3ambience4
Super crowded (good for the restaurant, bad for the customers) and very noisy. Service was spotty. Food was OK.
PR
PetraR
Munich
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Gutes Essen, sehr freundlicher Service, schönes Ambiente.
NY
NYCfoodie
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
My husband and I decided to try a new place to celebrate our wedding anniversary. This place is beautiful. The ambiance was very nice for a special occasion. The service was attentive. The drinks were very good. I enjoyed the Lychee-Titi. It was delicious. My husband enjoyed the fig mule, he was also satisfied with it. Then we split a Greek salad which was fresh and flavorful. For our main course I had the surf and turf. The presentation was amazing and the portion was huge. Very filling, overall it was good. My husband ordered the Thalassina, grilled seafood platter which was also very a very generous portion. He enjoyed his very much and half of my steak. We also shared a dessert, the Kormsa which was nicely presented and very decadent. Perfect for sharing. It was a hard biscuit consistency more than moist cake.
MT
MichaelT
Tallahassee
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the most exquisite dinning experiences one can have. The dishes are excellent, service superior and wine selection is great. The freshness of the seafood is really incredible. Highly recommend to dine here.
IP
IrmgardP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the pre-theater menu and the wait staff’s concern with the timing of the meal to allow us enough time to get to our show! Delicious food and ambiance!
RW
RebeccaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent, the food (delicious and prepared just right) came out fast, the ambiance was just right to let four old friends catch up and talk after not seeing each other for many years. We had time constraints so the excellent service was very appreciated. I would return again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
A lively, friendly atmosphere with excellent service and consistently good Mediterranean dishes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Great food, waiter was also very good individually, but coordination with servers etc
FS
FarzadS
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was delicious, but service a bit slow. We had to consistently ask for our wine to be refilled and had to flag wait staff to get us more appetizers, water ect. The employees were very professional and helpful when we would get their attention, but were not proactively looking out for was needed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing restaurant ! Everett hung was absolutely amazing
KB
KeithB
Atlanta Metro
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Very basic fish dishes at high prices. Fresh but good not great
SW
SusanW
San Francisco
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
Such a waste of money. We had the pre theatre dinner and both of ours were horrible. The a la carte meals looked better. Terrible experience. Will never go back.
L
Linda
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very nice dining experience, great service, food and ambiance. I highly recommend it.
C
Cosmo
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eloquent, delicious, fine dining. Not to be missed!
H
Hoffman
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and good food. Nice lunch with an old friend. Not too noisy for conversation, yet an active restaurant.
DS
DanielS
Madrid
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
The restaurant is lovely as always. Our food though was slow with a long wait between appetizers and entrees - and when it did arrive the fish was over cooked. Disappointing for such an expensive meal.
J
Jink
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was good but service was very slow. They restaurant very busy .
LF
LindaFromNewYork
New York Area
289 reviews
vip
3.0
289 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience3
This restaurant used to be elegant and pleasant. Now It is crazy loud, and tables fill every space of the interior. We opted for the heated outdoor cabana which was much quieter. But the service was impossibly slow. According to the waiter, there was a party of 50 indoors. But if the restaurant schedules such a big party, they shouldn't make the other guests suffer for it. The food is very good, but we probably won't go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience3
The service was horrible — took about 45 minutes for a waiter to come to our table to take our order. Another hour for the food and a few of us had to leave our friends to make a train since getting the check was another struggle. The noise level was exceptionally loud - we had a very hard time having a conversation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
I’d expect all Elmer’s to be delicious for the price. Pita bread wasn’t great , dips were though!
D
Dontheduck
New York Area
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambiance. Good menu selection too.
J
Jessica
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food was very good however service was not. I brought colleagues for a business lunch; one of whom ordered the Greek Salad without tomato. The waiter belittled him about not having tomato on his salad, sarcastically asking "Well, what would you want in the salad, then?" as if tomatos were the only ingredient. I also tried to hand my plate to a busboy who snapped at me that he'd grab it himself. Tons of great options in the area; won't be back.
W
Winnie
New York Area
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service and ambience never fails. One of my fave restaurants in midtown Manhattan.
SL
SusanL
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always excellent. It’s my go to lunch place when I go into the city! Tuna steak sandwich is a must try.
LR
LauraR
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent pre- theater menu and the staff made sure to adhere to our theater schedule
t
tammyj1000
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic. Nice ambience. Waiter very attentive but my hovering yet kept us on proper pace to leave by 630 for 7 pm show

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Kellari Taverna does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Kellari Taverna also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 221-0144.

Kellari Taverna is rated 4.6 stars by 6732 OpenTable diners.

Kellari Taverna does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.