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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 26, 2017

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   So very sad to say my favorite NYC Greek restaurant just CLOSED as of 11/27/17

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   Lauren

   New York Area

   95 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   95 reviews

   Dined on November 25, 2017

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   Very unhappy that they are closing. We have been going to this restaurant for many years. It is the best Greek restaurant on the Upper East Side.

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   food

   New York Area

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 18, 2017

   overall3food3service2ambience2

   It was the worst Greek salad we ever had. The dressings on both the salad and for the fish were oily and tasteless. The salad had no flavor and was dripping in dressing. The fish was pretty good, but we were not given very many vegetables (which we asked for instead of rice). The bread was just ok.

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   StevenS

   New York Area

   5 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 8, 2017

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   Octopus could be more tender

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   dianefe

   New York Area

   48 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   48 reviews

   Dined on October 21, 2017

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   Great places to get together with friends. Good food and a place you can actually talk and hear each other.

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6. JM

   JMHNYLONDON

   London

   9 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on October 19, 2017

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   Food was delicious, we especially loved the dips. Taramasalata was amazing. Fried zucchini chips were great. Grilled shrimp also excellent. A great neighborhood restaurant.

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   suec

   New York Area

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on October 13, 2017

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   This restaurant never disappoints-fresh delicious seafood and wonderful Greek dishes-Don’t miss the donuts!

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   AlexG

   New York Area

   29 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   29 reviews

   Dined on October 1, 2017

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   I have dined here often since it's in the neighborhood and have never had a bad meal. On the contrary, I have always enjoyed everything completely. The starter spreads are so tasty and come with a basket of tasty, warm pita. We usually order a whole fish of the day that is delicious no matter how it is prepared. I like the simple grilled option. The grilled shrimp are perfect, and we recently tried the baked shrimp dish that was wonderful surprise. Service is attentive and prices are reasonable.

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   Steve

   New York Area

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on September 23, 2017

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   The best whole Branzino I've had in a long time, very good value. Giant Prawns enjoyed by 2. Reasonable wine list.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2017

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    Good and fresh meal , quite environment . Not noisy at all. The only improvement point is the service crew who should give less pressure to the customers and avoid asking continuously if they can bring up a new plate during the dinner ... most of people (and me itself) go out for dinner to have a relaxing time and wants to feel them free to take their time ....

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    Lobij

    Denver

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2017

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    We love Ithaka and make it a point to eat here at least once every time we visit NYC. Good, fresh seafood and the best feta cheese in town. Interesting Greek wines and friendly staff.

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12. KB

    KarenB

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2017

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    Absolutely the worst food ever. Totally bland and shrimp and fished were burned to a crisp. We told the waiter and they didn't even offer to give us a new dish. There were 3 of us and 2 out of three meals were not edible. Would never go here again

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    joey

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2017

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    we all enjoyed the restaurant. The service was excellent as well as the food. The waiter was very attentive did not rush us nor did he bring the food out too rapidly. Overall an excellent evening.

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    Kings

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2017

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    Nice environment, good service and authentic food.

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    Suefla

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2017

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    Excellent Greek Restaurant! We were celebrating a birthday and made reservations. The restaurant was quiet, and nicely decorated. The service was very good and attentive. We started off with some appetizers (eggplant dip, cheese flambe, and spanakopita) which were all very delicious! Our main meals were delicious as well and plentiful. They acknowledged my daughter's birthday and they came out with a dessert and we all sang "Happy Birthday." It was great! There are many dishes on the menu to choose from such a meats, fish, and vegetrian and priced reasonably. So there is something for everyone! Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant for a good meal, the attentive service and most importantly, the delicious food that they serve. Enjoy!

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    AllenN

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2017

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    I have walked past Ithaka a thousand times and never gave it a thought until we needed a special place for a special occasion, so we gave it a try. AND IT WAS GREAT. Great food, service and reasonably priced. It's wonderfully old-school in service and menu. The cuisine is authentic to its origins (read Greek) and each dish was well conceived, prepared and presented.

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17. DF

    DonnaF

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2017

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    Ithaka remains a neighborhood favorite. We dine there fairly often.

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18. RW

    RolfW

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2017

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    It was fine, but nothing special. Service was slow, but the food, when it came, was good.

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    juilliard

    New York Area

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2017

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    Always a great meal at our favorite Greek restaurant in NYC. We have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Lovely atmosphere and friendly waiters. Spinach pie is the best! Love the fish- so fresh! Nice wine list. Reasonable prices in a great area on NYC.

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    VegV

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2017

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    The food is excellent - not trendy or nouvelle, but always delicious. Service was serviceable, though not effusive. The restaurant was active, but not crowded, when we were there, so we were happy to be able to talk and hear each other; this was aided by pleasant background music that was actually in the background. All in all, a dependable good experience.

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    foodie

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2017

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    A great local spot. Always greater with a smile from the owner himself

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Nice spot in our neighborhood. Waiter was especially good, I would say, professional. He knew exactly how much we wanted to be approached. He was friendly and helpful and accurate. I was impressed. Of course the food was very good. I happen to like Greek food, and I was satisfied. Ambiance was clean and comfortable. Overall a fine experience for our family group of four adults.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful, authentic Greek food. Fish was amazing and fried cheese!

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    DavidD

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2017

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    fine authentic greek food. excellent service. eclectic wine list. good value, we thought.

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    Lisa

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2017

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    Did not dissapoint - food was so authentic and delicious. Loved the ambiance and the service was top notch. Would go back again without question.

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    KatyB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2017

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    Baked filet of fish "Plaki" was delicious! Mousaka always good as well.

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    JudithE

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2017

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    Wonderful meze and hot appetizers. We drank ouzo and munched on a selection of small plates. All were excellent.

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28. MH

    MarcH

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2017

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Diner Greek as opposed to NYC standards. Too much sauce, mayonnaise, on everything. Need to keep it simple, fresh.

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    Johnny50

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2017

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    Way overpriced and a very tight squeeze. Food was mediocre, not terrible. You can find better Greek food and better ambience in Astoria. The bathrooms were filthy.

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    CliffordG

    New York Area

    166 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    166 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2017

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    My wife and I had dinner there on Saturday, April 8, 2017. It was excellent. We had the cold appetizers, which was Pikilia (a choice of three dips). The pita bread was very good. For our entrees, we had Bronzini which was deboned. It was very fresh with lemons and a sauce. They do not spoil it. The servers do that in front us. The staff is very good. We had Tino as our server. For dessert, I had Galaktompoureko (a Greek dessert with phyllo, filled with pastry cream). We have been there many times.

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    suec

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2017

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    Consistently great fresh fish-prawns are excellent-staff is very welcoming

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    OLgG

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and service ! Had an amazing time there ! Thank you George !

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33. GB

    GregoryB

    New England

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    great local greek restaurant. good food, service, great fish

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    NancyF

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2017

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    We went to Ithaka as it was near the movie theatre, and liked it so much, we returned the following week with more friends. It's ideal if you want to have a conversation as the noise level is perfect for that. food is honest and good Greek. Service is very nice and friendly. I had freshly grilled fish one time and jumbo prawns grilled the next. Dolma and salads were also excellent as was the $50 pinot noir. Affordable, enjoyable, will return.

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    atable

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2017

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    Great ambiance. One could be in Greece. Quiet and attentive service but not the best Greek food we have ever encountered

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    KellyG

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2017

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    This restaurant is one of my favorites. The food is fresh and delicious. Best grilled octopus ever!

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    Bill

    New York Area

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2017

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    Merits much wider audience. We've been going to Ithaka for years. Reliably delicious fresh grilled fish. It survived through 2nd Avenue subway construction nightmare and now sits directly across the street from the new 86th Street Q station. CONVENIENT. We went there Thursday night. White taverna decor intact. Wonderful grilled prawns. Only half full. Waiting for it to be rediscovered

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2017

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    The food at Ithaka was fairly priced and well prepared. We had a 7:30 reservation but by 9:45 as we finished up our fish, I felt like we were nearly, almost being pushed out of an empty restaurant, I believe they are open later than 10pm(?) We hadn't finished our first course before our whole fish (perfectly cooked and excellently filet'd) was brought out. I know timing of courses can be tough but I would have liked to have taken my time instead of crowding our table. It may be traditional Greek style to serve things asap and as they ready but I was slightly taken aback. Overall still a pleasant, delicious dining experience. I would recommend and will likely be back.

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    Hungry

    New York Area

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    WE love this place. The fish is fresh and the food is delicious. The tables are well placed and you can HEAR even on a Saturday night.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2017

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    Excellent value and a friendly welcome. Large and varied menu of impeccably fresh ingredients

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