Anassa Taverna Downtown

Greek restaurant · Battery Park City

Anassa Taverna Downtown

Greek restaurant · Battery Park City

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104 N End Ave, New York, NY 10282

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Lively Greek eatery with lobster ravioli, lamb chops, branzino  

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104 N End Ave, New York, NY 10282 Get directions

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104 N End Ave, New York, NY 10282 Get directions

+1 646 968 1025
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A Running List of New Restaurants That Opened in New York City, October 2021 - Eater NY

"A new Mediterranean spot has landed at the tip of Manhattan. Anassa Taverna — which has locations in Midtown and Astoria — is led by owners and cousins, Nick Tsoulos and Nick Pashalis." - Emma Orlow

https://ny.eater.com/2021/10/7/22702503/nyc-restaurant-openings-october-2021
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Claire O’Dea

Google
I had such high hopes. Decided to try the brunch and it was sadly one of the worst brunches I’ve had in ages. I have to highlight though how lovely the servers were, friendly and attentive. The brunch food, however, was on the level of a mediocre mass produced hotel breakfast. I ordered the omelet with leeks, potatoes and gruyere cheese. I was excited as the combo sounded delicious but it was so bland. My first suspicion was aroused after I was offered salt and pepper and was presented with a plastic bottle of iodized salt. The potato was plain boiled and I was wondering at the end if there was even Gruyère cheese in it at all. I doused everything in salt, ate until I was no longer hungry and promptly got the cheque and left. Shame. Perhaps their mezze is better, but I’ll not risk finding out now.

Ely Cabrera

Google
Came here for a team lunch and everything besides the lamb chops were amazing. The lamb was just a little too gamey for me and was a little dry. We ordered the spreads that came with tzatziki, spicy feta, and some kind of eggplant spread served with pita and it was so delicious. We also ordered the octopus and zucchini chips both of which were very good. If you’re going to order one thing off this menu though it should be the salmon tartare. The restaurant itself is very beautiful I just wished they turned the heat down a bit as we were all very warm.

Carlo

Google
Came here for lunch. Service was attentive. All the food was made fresh, nothing was cold when it was served to the table. Had the lobster pasta as a main. 👌

Laura B

Google
Fresh, energizing flavors. Dinner was served with complementary fresh baked bread and freshly made hummus. For appetizers, we had avgolemono soup (chicken lemon rice) and saganaki cheese (like halloumi, but kefalograviera, and on fire...) For our main, we split a wonderfully done branzino with a side of spinach and rice. Branzino was fluffy, capered, and hit the branzino-shaped spot in my stomach. Spinach and rice tasted of dolmades (surprise!). Service was fine, restaurant was quiet on a Tuesday night; it's a shame they don't have more patrons for how tasty the food is. tl;dr, if you like tantalizingly sour flavors that are mild yet bracing and utterly delicious, this is the right spot.

Tom Garcia

Google
Came here for lunch during restaurant week. The place is deceptively large from looking from the outside. The decor is very traditional Greek coastal vibes, which has always been a favorite aesthetic of mine. Service was a touch slow, but was also nice not to be rushed. But having had some meetings after lunch, a little more urgency would have been appreciated. That being said, I don't think I've ever had my water glass filled so many times in one meal, which was greatly appreciated. Nonetheless the staff were kind and patient with our party. Food was good and very fresh. I started with the salmon tartare, which is paired with these very tasty potato chip like crisps to eat it with. For the main meal I got the chicken which was good, but not stunning in any way. The notable points though were the oregano fries on the side and the fresh tomato and dill sauce served on the side are what amped it up more for me. Lastly, was the highest point of the meal was the dessert, we all had the baklava which although just a small little portion, it was just the sweet little bit we wanted to finish off the meal.

Zinaida Bolotnova

Google
I had the pleasure of attending a rehearsal dinner at Anassa Taverna Downtown and was thoroughly impressed. I got to observe the team in action, and everything was executed at the highest level. Event manager Olga orchestrated the evening beautifully — calm, professional, and truly in control of every detail. The food was not only stunningly presented but also absolutely delicious. The location is lovely, right by the park with views of the Hudson River and Jersey City just steps away. This restaurant is a perfect choice for any occasion — elegant, welcoming, and flawlessly run.

Henrietta

Google
I had an exceptional time at Anassa Taverna. I enjoyed lunch there with a friend- we had the hummus and bread (complimentary) along with the octopus appetizer. The octopus, just like all the other reviews, was exceptional! 👌🏾Very succulent, tender and not over cooked. My friend had the lamb entree and I had the branzino along with the spinach/ rice. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasty. The lamb tasted superior to a lot of lamb I’ve had at many other Mediterranean restaurants. Again, well cooked and succulent. The branzino... *chef’s kiss* tasted perfect! The spinach and rice I was not a huge fan of but did not taste bad. I would definitely come here again and try some of the other dishes. Be prepared to be impressed!

HANE Xxxx

Google
Amazing restaurant with spacious layout, stylish ambiance, wonderful service and consistently delicious Greek food. Their burger is amazing, my omelet was perfectly made and they went out of their way to accommodate my friend's food restrictions as well as our kids presence and misbehavior. All the waiters were super lovely and nice.
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Riri P.

Yelp
After walking by a few years now, finally tried for brunch and it was solid. The dining area is more spacious than it appears from the outside and there are a good amount options for brunch besides lighter plates. The rigatoni was very tasty and the classic Greek salad was also great - only note is that the chicken is sliced super thin so this as a main dish you may leave you hungry. We also had a pink snapper at the table with sangria and spicy passion cocktails which were also great.
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Andrew L.

Yelp
Returned to Anassa Taverna Downtown and had a great dinner on a Friday night when the restaurant was busy but not crowded. The Salmon Tartare appetizer and the Lamb Chops entree were excellent. The Lamb Chops were cooked nicely to a medium rare just as we requested. Lively atmosphere and friendly attentive service, our server Maria was very helpful.
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Tom G.

Yelp
Came here for lunch during restaurant week. The place is deceptively large from looking from the outside. The decor is very traditional Greek coastal vibes, which has always been a favorite aesthetic of mine. Service was a touch slow, but was also nice not to be rushed. But having had some meetings after lunch, a little more urgency would have been appreciated. That being said, I don't think I've ever had my water glass filled so many times in one meal, which was greatly appreciated. Nonetheless the staff were kind and patient with our party. Food was good and very fresh. I started with the salmon tartare, which is paired with these very tasty potato chip like crisps to eat it with. For the main meal I got the chicken which was good, but not stunning in any way. The notable points though were the oregano fries on the side and the fresh tomato and dill sauce served on the side are what amped it up more for me. Lastly, was the highest point of the meal was the dessert, we all had the baklava which although just a small little portion, it was just the sweet little bit we wanted to finish off the meal.
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Vicky L.

Yelp
Made a reservation and was seated right away for lunch. Had a great experience. Servers came to check in from time to time to see how everything was going. There is outdoor seating and would be great on a nice beautiful day. Would love to come back and try other items on the menu! Ordered the following: Appetizers: - Anassa chips $25: Thinly sliced zucchini lightly fried served with tzatziki was so crispy! Can literally eat the whole plate of this and not feel bad haha - Greek meatballs $22: Veal, beef, pork with feta cheese and mint was good! Wish the size of the meatballs was a bit bigger. - Saganaki $18: Lightly fried Kefalograviera cheese with lemon and honey was grilled topped with sesame seeds and thinly sliced sweet orange shreds? Paired really well. First time having this type of cheese and when you eat it, it kind of squeaks, so my coworker called this the 'squeaky cheese' LOL Light Fare: - Lamb Kebab $34: Two ground lamb skewers(believe it's mixed with beef?) served with oregano fries, mixed field greens, tzatziki and pita was AMAZING! Can probably be shared if you don't want to feel so full!
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Stephanie V.

Yelp
The food at this place was really amazing. Their sangria was very impressive. My only issue was that the table we were sat at outside was by a vent that was blowing a very nasty smell. There must've been a bathroom in that area. I told the waiter about it and he quickly moved us to another table. He then removed that table from that area which was the perfect thing to do. I was impressed by the quickness of removing the entire table from that area.
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Damian W.

Yelp
Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0 Value 3.0/5.0 Decor 4.0/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 The food was solid. Nice and quiet neighborhood in Tribeca, especially on the weekends. The dining room filled up surprisingly quickly. The grilled calamari was great. Would come back if in the area.
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Ethel P.

Yelp
Went for lunch with a friend not realizing it was restaurant week. We opted for the Prix fixe lunch for $30 but decided to pay extra $10 for the octopus appetizer. It was worth it! Octopus was very tender and well seasoned. For our entrees, we had lobster ravioli and Branzino and baklava and strawberry sorbet for dessert. Everything was tasty and well seasoned. Baklava was just the right sweetness for dessert. Service was excellent. Each course came as we were finishing the previous one. We were seated closest to the sidewalk but noise level was minimal I'd love to go back and try their other dishes!
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Hall W.

Yelp
There is so much to love about this place. 1. Truly just amazingly helpful and kind service. 2. Amazing food - the lamb kabobs were awesome. My friend had the lobster ravioli and he ate it up. 3. The portion sizes were on the bigger side for NYC (in a good way) 4. The place looked classy and clean, but the dark wood gave it a sense of elegance. 5. The large windows to view the outside is interesting. 6. Oh, did I mention it is right outside of a subway stop? Why did it not get 5 stars? If you are a group of 2, you are sitting in super crampt seats. I know this is NYC, but it was more space constrained than most place of a similar price point. If I was shorter, I probably would have been fine, but I don't believe in discriminating against taller people. So this place is great for: a. Shorter people b. Friend reunions c. First, Second, and Third Dates d. People who don't mind spending a little bit beyond the corner Greek cafe for fancier Greek food This place is not so great for: a. Really tall people b. Break ups (small spaces - again hard to run away) c. People who don't understand that inflation has actually not hit this place that much in the grand scheme of things.
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Tina S.

Yelp
Tina's take: 9/10 The restaurant was beautiful. The drinks were so pretty and tasted amazing too. There was a large selection and the menu and we got a few things. Our favorite was the lobster spaghetti (not sure the name). It tasted to die for. Our waitress was very good and informative about the menu as well.
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Erin L.

Yelp
It was a nice experience Spacious inside, plenty of nice seating; never felt too close to any table next to us and well decorated Waitress got our order wrong - asked for spinach and rice but gave us a sautéed spinach. Not mad, but we said it multiple times haha, it turned out tasting good anyway. Branzino was well seasoned but as someone who loves loves fish, not sure if this was worth $42. Seamores inside the Brookfield place may do better fish than here actually- not sure if the prices are even comparable but at least there's some variety/fun What stood out to me here were the desserts actually! Orange cake and chocolate mousse were just the right amount of sweet and beautifully presented Quite conflicted about this place, perhaps a second visit can get me to change my mind- I think it can do better but just not quite there yet
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Jason T.

Yelp
In NYC for biz and was craving some MSB so decided to give Anassa a try. Started with the grilled octopus which was not chewy and very tasty. It had a smokiness to it from the grill which made it even better. Main course I had the Bronzino which was deboned and served full fish at your table. Excellent preparation. My buddy had the lamb chops that he absolutely devoured. Will definitely come back next time I'm down in the Wall Street area.
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Abbie N.

Yelp
We stopped by this place since we were staying at Conrad next door. We ordered the calamari and beers. The calamari was definitely over cooked, it tasted like it was sitting under the heat lamp for some time..but they did give us complimentary hummus and pita which were both fresh and delicious. We didn't order anything else but I would drop by here again to just grab small bites and drinks with a friend
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Aarti G.

Yelp
Came here for dinner and really enjoyed it. They had a good selection of Greek wines and the food tasted authentic. The Greek salad was tasty and the vegetables tasted fresh. The dressing was light yet flavorful. The octopus was grilled well and not too chewy. They also gave us bread and hummus to start which was nice. For my entree, I got the Mediterranean Sea bass which was cooked well and had a nice lemon sauce. It didn't come with any sides but I was already full on appetizers by that point. I found a few bones which I didn't like but that's to be expected with that kind of fish. Was too full to get dessert but the options looked good.
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Pepper L.

Yelp
We came for lunch and had the Restaurant Week prix fixe special for $30. Wonderful choices. Nice ambiance inside, we chose to eat outside because it was a beautiful day. Started with Maria Callas cocktail, complimentary delicious Italian bread and superb hummus. Appetizer Greek spreads, choice of three with pita. Main course lobster ravioli and branzino with lentils on the side. Everything was cooked and spiced perfectly except the lentils which were a bit on the bland side. Mango sorbet for dessert was outstanding, fruity and thick but not sugary at all, the highlight of the meal. Service was impeccable, they checked on us several times and refilled water and asked us if we wanted to move tables because we had too much sun. Would definitely come back. Wheelchair accessible.
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Chuck K.

Yelp
I was meeting a friend for lunch in Tribeca, and since the weather was nice, I wanted a place with ample outdoor seating. I found Anassa Taverna. The tables were in the shade, which made for a comfortable dining experience. My friend ordered the lobster spaghetti, which he enjoyed. I ordered the chicken breast. It tasted fine, but TBH, it was a bit cold and dry. I would give the place another shot, but maybe the Astoria location.
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Alison C.

Yelp
I was looking for a downtown restaurant that I could enjoy for a lunch with my colleagues and came across Anassa Taverna's stellar reviews. None of us had been to the restaurant before and were looking forward to giving it a shot. In addition to their spacious sidewalk café, their indoor dining space was quite large...similar to their portions. Before we ordered, we could not help but notice the substantial plates at the tables around us. Everything on the menu sounded terrific, so I was glad that I was there with a group, so that we could sample a few extra items. We placed our order and munched on some crusty bread with complimentary hummus, which was extremely smooth and creamy. As if that was not enough, we ordered our own set of 3 spreads, which we were able to select from a list. The tzatiki had a generous amount of dill, making it extra flavorful. The tirokafteri was a zesty blend of red pepper and feta cheese, and the eggplant was tantalizingly smoky. The dynamic trio was served with soft pita points. We also decided to share the Greek Meatballs, which I had seen highly regarded on Yelp. The tender balls were a blend of veal, beef, and pork that were served in a sweet, chunky tomato sauce and topped with feta cheese and mint. They were simply divine, and the sauce was remarkable! We were pretty full by that point, but had each ordered our own salads, which I am proud to say I managed to finish. The Mediterranean Salad started with a bed of romaine lettuce and was topped with regional ingredients like eggplant, zucchini, capers, and more. I had asked for it to be covered with grilled octopus, and it sure was! There were tons of tender tentacles piled on top of the veggies. The light vinaigrette added the ideal hint of Mediterranean seasoning. The whole salad was unreal and one of my favorites ever! We were all dazzled by Anassa Taverna and simply thrilled to have discovered it.
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Alexis S.

Yelp
This was probably my second time eating here and the food and service has been great! My dish was the octopus and it was so delicious paired with the arugula salad. There are many other dishes that I look forward to trying in the future.
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Ameena D.

Yelp
Had lunch at Anassa Taverna last weekend and overall was really impressed! Service is really great...everyone super friendly and accommodating. Restaurant itself is really nice and open, and very clean. Food is really delicious. I had the salmon and it was fantastic. My daughter had the lobster ravioli and couldn't stop raving about it. My dad had some kind of pasta as well and liked it. We shared a Greek salad which was excellent. My dad and daughter shared the molten lava cake and a baklava and declared both pretty good. Prices are high for sure but I felt the experience was worth it. Only negative is that the music is a bit loud and it can be difficult to talk. But maybe I'm just getting old? Overall we'll definitely return.
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Myly N.

Yelp
One and done. Probably one of the worst restaurants in BPC. For the $$$ price range, the food should be at least decent. We order Sangria for drink, Fava and Skordalia for appertizers, Greek sald , grilled fish and Lamb Kebab. Fava was right out of a can. Skordalia, which is mashed potatoes and garlic, has no garlic. The Fish was not fresh. The Lamb Kebab was just two stick of ground meat frozen at one point ( still cool inside ) As for the service, as a rule, waiter should not clear away the dishes while the customers were still eating. I will not return.
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Susan B.

Yelp
This is a pretty corner restaurant with lots of windows. The interior is classy attractive but not stuffy. We were a group if 6 with a reservation for Sunday Night. We ordered a number of dishes to share. We began with humus and a tray of three spreads. Anassa chips.The hummus was excellent. We also shared meatballs , organic chicken, spinach and rice, grilled fish of the day and baklava. This is one of the better greek restaurant that I have visited. The group raved about the food. I most appreciated the Anassa Chips which are thinly sliced pieces of zucchini and eggplant fried. They were good , pretty and unusual. I loved the spinach and rice. The chicken with fries and roasted tomato was very tasty, the fish was good a little on the dry side. The Baklava was outstanding . I have never been a big fan but this was so good I wanted more. The wait staff gave great friendly service . Our bill per person was 50 dollars. I think we had a wonderful smorgasbord. I will look forward to returning. .
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Svitlana M.

Yelp
Just horrible. I live in the neighborhood and was excited to check this place out and make it usual destination. They charged me twice. Promised that only one pending charge would get posted. But surely both went through. One with tip that I signed and one without tip that had no receipt. I called multiple times just to talk to rude manager who took my card number and said it takes time to get credit. I called and I called. It has been almost 4 weeks - I dined there oct 30. Guess ? Yeh right no credit. At this point it is with my credit card handling disputes.
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JiHae L.

Yelp
Came here as we were in the area. The place is nice to eat at and it's so big that I doubt you need to make reservations. From what I recall, we had great service. The food is great to share amongst a group of people. We had around five people in the group, and we devoured everything as there was something for everyone. I recommend this place!
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Jeret G.

Yelp
Elevated Mediterranean restaurant with beautiful views of the Hudson River. The service, food, and atmosphere were excellent. From the refreshing passion fruit margarita to the savory meatballs, you're going to fall in love. The complimentary table shared bread and hummus was a nice touch to the dinner. The lobster spaghetti is insanely good. Amazing experience overall.
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Lourdes C.

Yelp
I've been to Anassa a few times, but this was my first time at the Downtown location. I always enjoy their food and drinks. If you are a foody, this is a good spot to check out. However, while having an intimate birthday dinner here, I accidentally knocked my cocktail glass against another plate or the table (I don't remember), and the majority of the drink spilled. It was 100% an accident and it happened right at the start of dinner, so I wasn't even drunk. They were nice and courteous and switched us to a different table so they can clean. I apologized of course, I was so embarrassed. However they didn't replace my drink or offer to. I waited a bit to see if they would, but the staff went right past us each time. I finally just ordered another one, truly embarrassed. Warning, don't spill your drink here. - this is why I gave them one less star.

Bri T.

Yelp
Really pretty restaurant. The pita and hummus was some of the best I've had. Other than that it's sad to say that I didn't enjoy my experience. The hostess was unpleasant and I waited almost a half hour to be served, the kitchen forgot my food. I will say my waiter, Israel, was great!
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Shannon F.

Yelp
Picked up take out from here, so I can't speak on the ambiance service or drinks. However when I went into the restaurant it was very cute and has the same vibe of many of the upscale Greek restaurants thought out the city. Was good but nothing special. Everything tasted good but the portions lacked for the price. We had the Greek salad, dips and lemon potato wedges.
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Carolyn Z.

Yelp
This is the second time I've been here and they never disappoint. I came for a weeknight dinner with a friend, who is vegetarian. We picked this spot because it was accommodating of her dietary restrictions and had a variety of options available. Location was also convenient to get to with lots of public transportation options (ferry, subway, PATH). Food & drinks: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food & drinks They serve complimentary bread, which I forgot so we over ordered, but thank goodness her husband joined in the end to help us finish the food. The hummus was my friend's favorite (she even tried asking the server for the recipe lol). What we ordered: - Spicy Passion cocktail (4/5) - not that spicy, but would recommend stirring because all the alcohol seemed to end in the bottom - Grilled Halloumi (4.5/5) - Delicious BUT the candied orange overpowered the halloumi so we separated them and it became perfect. - Anassa Chips (5/5) - I had this last time I was here and they have the best crunch, not too hard and not too soft. The tzatziki was one of the best we've had with a good amount of dill/greens mixed with the yogurt. - Horta (4.5) - My friend would have rated this 5/5 because she likes al dente, but I would have preferred a bit more cooked. It came with lemon but we both agreed that it was too sour with it. - Potatoes (5/5) - Best out of the sides for me. Flavor and texture were on point. - Spinach and rice (4/5) - Not what we expected and a bit more liquidy than we would have liked. - Lavraki (5/5) - Perfectly cooked sea bass de-boned, although there were still a few small pieces I had to pick out. Very tender. - (Dessert is not on menu) Baklava ice cream (5/5) The ice cream was not too sweet and flavorless, but the honey, candied walnuts, cherry, and crumbs formed a very well-balanced dessert. Additional recommendations from last time I tried: - Pear Up cocktail - They can make any cocktails non-alcoholic and it was still delicious - Grilled Shrimp - Octopus Ambience You can easily spot Anassa on the block because there is music bumping and a crowd by their bar area/entrance (popular spot for corporate happy hour I assume). However, farther inside the restaurant there was a big open space that was quiet and perfect for my friend and I to catch up. Goes to show that the place has a spot for any occasion. Classy spot that can be casual or formal. Service Very attentive and when I was being indecisive for my entree, she gave recommendation of either the lavraki or the lamb chops. I went with the lavraki, but I'm sure her other recommendation would have been amazing as well. She came often to check up on how everything was and making sure our waters were always full. They were also very accommodating when we added an extra person to our table.
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Julie L.

Yelp
Fantastic food with fabulous service! I'm impressed! I can't wait to go there again!!
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Michael B.

Yelp
Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Great Greek wine selection. The hummus and bread was perfect. Fried calamari is a must. We had the lamb kabobs with a Greek salad and both were excellent. Great location as well.

Julio C.

Yelp
Greek American and the food was excellent. A bit pricey ? Yes but so is all of nyc. Service was ok but other than that it was an excellent dinner. Highly recommend!!!!
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Neha B.

Yelp
Although majority of the time I love having a plan especially when I am venturing into NYC, there are times where I live for spontaneity! This past Sunday was one of those days. My friend and I have very closely aligned birthdays, LEO season AYEEEE, so we decided to meet up and celebrate together. The only plan was food and then we would take the Roosevelt tram like tourists and live our best lives. We stumbled upon Anassa Taverna which was such a gorgeous Greek restaurant. I loved the interior and the staff was so kind. We started off with some delicious toasted bread and hummus which was so good. For mains we both decided to take a brunch option; french toast and a make your own omelet. The drinks were fun and I loved the creative touch with the evil eye! Definitely make this a brunch choice if you are in the mood to dress up yet want to escape the typical Sunday Brunch crowds. Link for my instagram reel on my experience: https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChIZNOZpUvw/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Jessica s.

Yelp
Beautiful sprawling space with delicious Greek fare. This is your poor man's Avra/estaria milos and I mean that in a good way as those places are very expensive! One star off because service can be a little inconsistent. If you sit in the first area when you walk in, the one bartender doubles as your server. By nature of that arrangement, we couldn't get his attention. We ended up moving to the main dining area and had a great meal.

Chloe C.

Yelp
Most of them were fine, but lamb wasn't good. Waites' attitude was great but their service wasn't okay.
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Jennell F.

Yelp
It's restaurant week and my friends and I decided to have lunch. The restaurant is beautiful inside and the music was chill. We ordered appetizers and I had the grilled portobello mushroom and it was delicious. My friends had the Mediterranean spreads and that was good. All 3 of us had the Chilean sea bass souvlaki served with frisée salad and all of us couldn't eat the salad because it was extremely salty. So we asked for the salad without the dressing. Our server brings us frisée and nothing else. So I picked my red onions off the salty one to give it a little extra help. The dessert was a semolina cake. That was good.

Simone G.

Yelp
Mm mm mm! I had a TIME last night honey. This place was the bomb dot com! The food. A+ The scenery. A+ The staff A++ I went for restaurant week and had the halibut and Greek salad. Y'all the food was so good I don't even have any pictures because I scarfed it down before I could even remember to take any! I love clean tasting fresh food. Can be hard to find. But it's here. And I love that.

B A.

Yelp
Celebrated today with friends here for a holiday lunch and we all loved it. Perfectly grilled branzino and lamb, and all the appetizers were excellent, too. (egg-lemon soup, Greek salad and salmon tartare). The service is professional and friendly, and the atmosphere is beautifully designed. We appreciated the comfortable banquette and the low key holiday music. Well done all around! And the lunch special was a good value.

Brittany O.

Yelp
Food is consistently decent for takeout, but the ambiance is strange and the service subpar. When I dined in, it felt like the 'kids took over the house' blasting (I mean beyond loud) their personal Spotify playlist, a plant even caught fire needing an extinguisher to put out the flames (it was actually pretty intense). Decided takeout only from now on - decided to 'help support local' and called in takeout order. I ordered a $12 soup and they put in a $40 chicken entree. After talking to the hostess for 15 mins she offered to have the soup delivered and entree picked up but no solution to refund the cost difference. Love this place on UES but this location seems like it's banking on the tourist hotel guest and don't care about the locals in battery park.

Sam H.

Yelp
We used to have this place for our Christmas party with collogues from nearby Hospital every year. We were very satisfied by service and food but this year we all are very disappointed by quality and small portion of food we had. I ordered bronzino and they brought only half of very small fish with excessive garnish at side. Salad was also a joke and tasteless. So to make the story short we had to go to eat to other restaurant in Queens cause we were very hungry. We felt like we were fooled for our money. We will never come there again and I don't recommend this place anymore.
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K. C.

Yelp
We had a special occasion dinner at this restaurant and it just fell a little short. We had a number of dishes to share amongst our party. Started with the grilled octopus and instead of a whole tendril, we received sliced up portions of octopus. Still good but the last time we came here in the fall, it wa presented differently. Then we had the calamari which was fine, slightly on the rubbery side. The mains were the lamb chops which were done medium, and not medium rare to rare as we requested. The dish was also lukewarm. We ordered the whole snapper rather than the snapper entree. This was an enormous disappointment. The fish is presented "de-boned" which must mean with the bones because every single bite had some bone in it. Additionally, there were scales in there too which are quite hard to see until you feel them with your teeth. Again, this dish was lukewarm. Then we had the salmon entree which was acceptable and probably the warmest of the dishes. Overall, just a bit off the mark. Willing to try again and chalk it up to an off night.
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Victoria B.

Yelp
Fantastic food! Great for business dinners but also date nights. 10/10 would recommend
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Dennis G.

Yelp
Anassa Taverna is a welcome addition to Battery Park City. It's located in the old North End Grill space. The interior is modern and vibrant. I recommend to all who enjoy Mediterranean seafood, excellent cocktails and great service.

Pear B.

Yelp
Excellent service. Bread was a hint of good food to come. Whole fresh fish got table to share is a must.

Anila T.

Yelp
Service is lacking any friendliness and warmth. It feels very transactional. Too bad venue is nice and much needed spot in the neighborhood
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Jervey E.

Yelp
This place was fantastic. Atmosphere is on point. The appetizers Grilled Octopus.... To die for. The Shrimp Saganski were both FANTASTIC. And when mixed together...,, MIND BLOWING..... We had the Snapper and the Branzino. Both were excellent. Andrea was a excellent server. Also the dessert of ice cream and Bakalava was delicious.. We will be back.,,
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Casey W.

Yelp
I love this restaurant! Relaxed, classy vibe. Fast, friendly, efficient service. Never ordered something here I didn't enjoy. Love their salads and seafood dishes. Some of the best truffle fries in town. And, beer drinkers... they serve their beers in perfectly frosty mugs. Heaven.

Rio H.

Yelp
The food was great - we pretty much tried all of their appetizers. All of them were good. Our table especially liked the cheesy appetizers. For the main, I had the red snapper (not the fried version), and that was lovely when paired with their potatoes. The standout for me was the Pear Up cocktail. Hands down the best mixed drink I have had so far! Excellently mixed. I would go again just to try the rest of the cocktails.

Robert K.

Yelp
Food was very good. Went on a Saturday night. Weather was really cold so that could have been the reason it was slow or it could be more of a business lunch place than a Saturday dinner place. Regardless, nice restaurant, very good food (who doesn't like Greek), generous portions both on the food and the wine pours.

vaso p.

Yelp
Attention to detail, amazing food, attentive staff, Miguel the server was great and made sure we were taken care of the entire night!

Kevin M.

Yelp
Restaurant is always great.We always order fish for Two.Unfortunately tonight there was many scales that were left on the fish after they cleaned it.I really hate writing this review due to us loving this place and ALL the people that work there