Molyvos

We stumbled upon this place while trying to find a restaurant that would have appropriate options for daughter that is a vegan. Not only were they able to feed her but a our super picky youngest child found something that she loved and I was able to get the moussaka that I love. Plus the Thema Greek red wine was delicious!

Had lunch here. The menu and fish looked promising. The dips were fine, if pricey, as a starter. We then ordered whole fish. They were both overcooked and flavorless. The prices were sky high and what was brought to the table was exceedingly disappointing. I would strongly advise choosing another seafood restaurant

We’ve been to Molyvos a number times and had very good meals. Last night we met a friend after a performance at Carnegie Hall and I have to say I’m disappointed. We ordered some typical appetizer like tzatzki, fave bean, flaming cheese, and grilled octopus, which ere very good with their pita and flat bread. Other people order a snapper dish which was good.
We also order what was presented the house red by the bottle which was quite nice but on the high side being $ 60/​bottle. My disappointed of which I’m writing was with the lamb souvlaki which turned out to be two modest this kababs with pilaf that was very tasty but not much better than a good Halal cart. THe difference between the two is that my entrée was $ 36 and a Halal cart dish would be about $ 6.
I’m a New Yorker who dines out a fair amount and I do not mind spending for a good meal. I guess I’ll think twice before I’ll return here. As the saying goes, «There are a lot of fish in the sea.»

An outstanding experience. Food was great along with the atmosphere. Quiet. Great for conversation.

The tzatziki, eggplant, and red pepper feta are unbelievable! I wasn’t a fan of their ‘saganaki,’ the sauce they poured all over it was unpleasantly bitter. The vibe was nice, and it was muted and quiet.

Everything was fantastic. The appetizer cheese spread and the dinner was so tasty. Great service also… great recommendation of wine.

We mistakenly ended up here instead of Souvlaki’s but boy was it worth the extra effort! We started off with a side of Tzatziki with vegetables and flatbread/​naan which were all decadent. All made fresh-​the texture was very creamy, rich and left you with a clean palate.
I ordered the Moussaka which did not disappoint and was out of this world! I had the perfect amount of layering and nothing was over saturated. My wife had the Yemista and was equally floored with the flavor and presentation!
The place turns tables over fast but is very diner friendly and will try to accommodate each guest giving them the best experience possible. The servers were very attentive and friendly and knowledgeable too!
I highly recommend trying this Mediterranean gem on 7^th street a try!

I loved it! Good food, very nice service (I was actually impressed), good restaurant for the very touristic location. Nice ambiance, you feel like you are in Little Greece :) Even one of the waiters was Greek, and the other Romanian, like me haha. I almost forgot, it was Restaurant Week in NYC and they had a fix menu as well, good price, for appetizer & main course &dessert, 25 $

It is impossible for me to write a complete review of this upscale Greek restaurant without some additional visits. The four star is for the attentive and individual service they gave my friends, e.g. custom orders of the octopus salad. I had the chicken soup, and the seafood pasta. Both were very fresh, but difficult to make a true review. I look forward to returning, and trying some of the more ethnic Greek dishes!

Love it. They have a B right now on the door, but if you can look past that… go!
The ambiance is so pleasant and comfortable. There are a few sections in the restaurant and then a narrow bar area. The colors are soft and cozy.
We ordered the grilled octopus, which I would highly recommend! The calamari was also good and the Greek salad. They give you pita and olive bread when you sit down and it’s warm and fresh.
For entrees, I ordered the
moussaka and my family got the fish. Everyone split baklava for dessert.
Definitely go!

I don’t typically give high scores for restaurants that don’t impress me to high degrees but this place, especially in this location, was perfect for the cause.
I was seeking a quiet, upscale yet accessible for a small family dinner after the work-​day. This area is inundated with either high-​end destination options, cheaper but v. noisy (and impossible to book) mom+pop options or outright Times Sq tourist traps…
Molyvos is neither. The décor, food and service is quite upscale but the prices and menu are all within reach and grasp and the service was attentive and even impressive.
The lamb chops were perfect as were all the appetizers we ordered. The Lavraki was cooked to perfection and the Santorini wines that were recommended were a perfect fit.

Greece moved and stationed itself here when it opened its doors as Molyvos:) the fresh smells transit from the kitchen to your table. Great attentive service!

4.5 stars.
I was here for their EXPRESS LUNCH @ $ 26 and found it an outstanding deal. My friend and I ordered the grilled octopus as an additional appetizer, but for $ 19 it was little and overrated. Nevertheless, the rest of the meal was delicious. Even their bread basket is good. I can’t wait to go back.
— meatballs: very tasty.
— salmon: soft and perfectly cooked medium-​rare; the concoction of corn and other flavors was also good.
— their Greek-​style sundae: truly a fantastic dessert, original and delectable.

Food: really good Greek food — highlights were the lamb shank, saga maki, spanakopita
Service: terrible– waiter was rude and brusque, made a lot errors on our bill, really soured the experience especially because it is not cheap!

I came here for lunch and I enjoyed every dish I had.
The bread basket came with a roasted eggplant spread (tomato, yogurt, garlic, herbs). I was thinking about getting a spread but I’m glad that I’ve got to sample this so that I could order something else as appetizer.
Diane’s Longevity Wild Greens Pie: chard, spinach, butternut squash, mint. It’s such a long name for an dish. It’s a warm appetizer wrapped in phyllo. I didn’t really tasted the mint, which is fine because it’s not empowering the taste of the vegetables.
Summer Vegetable Sampling: grilled eggplant, zucchini and squash, roasted cauliflower, asparagus, spring onion, Molyvos hummus & red onion apricot compote, pita bread. The vegetables were nicely cooked, the zucchini melted in the mouth, the apricot compote added a nice touch to the hummus and the eggplants slices were delicious drenched in olive oil.
Baklava: walnuts, pistachios, wrapped in phyllo, spiced honey syrup. This is one of those desserts that leaves me thinking «Why did I ordered this? Now, my stomach feels so heavy that I’ll never order dessert again.» because it so dense and sweet. But after all, it was a really good baklava.
Overall, everything was appetizing. I was pleased by the quality of the food.

Food was exceptional!
The restaurant has a very welcoming staff and I enjoyed great company while spending my Thursday night dining here. Will definitely be back !

Not allergies friendly at all! Their staff is not knowledgeable about celiac/​gluten free food. I have celiac, hence I’m strictly gluten free. I asked the server multiple times about gluten free options. He didn’t seem to have much knowledge about that but he said he will talk in the kitchen and will not include any gluten free items on the plate. I ordered simple plain lamb chops to be on safe side. When my entrée came out, it had a huge breaded cutlet with the lamp chops. When I asked him that is it gluten free, he said oh uh wait and took my plate away. He removed those cutlets in front of us and brought my plate saying its gluten free. Food overall was not bad tasting so they get one point there. Their wine and cheese were also great. But going to such upscale place one would expect them to be more allergy friendly. Not going back, not recommending it to anyone.

This was a really yummy place for a dinner with a big group of people! They were very accommodating to our group of 9 and then let our two other friends sit down with us halfway through dinner and order more. We were all very appreciative of how helpful they were in this process even though the people was not necessarily meant for 11.
The spreads that we ordered as appetizers were all very delicious. The feta cheese was amazing — one of the best fetas I have ever had. My favorite was the eggplant spread and the hummus was great as well.
I got the summer vegetable selection (don’t remember the name of the dish exactly) for my main course and it was awesome. This was a spread of fresh grilled summer veggies with hummus and apricot compote on top. It was exactly what I was in the mood for because I had already eaten a lot earlier in the day and wanted something light.
The reason why I’ll give this place 3.5 stars is that the waiter recommended a dish to my mom that ended up being very heavy and cheesy (some traditional Greek dish that he insisted was the best in all of NYC) when she asked for something light as a suggestion. Overall, this place was fun but I would say make your own choices in what to order.

Solid restaurant right down the street from Carnegie Hall. Came here with a friend before the Stephanie Blythe recital on Friday evening.
We caught an earlier train so when we walked early we knew we’d have the luxury of not having to rush. We took in the whole three course meal and both really enjoyed it. The pita and dip they bring to the table is quite tasty. I started with the crab cake and my friend started with the grilled octopus. Everything about the crab cake was delicious and I even finished all the sautéed veggies that came with it, which was pretty unlike me. The real star was the grilled octopus which my friend was nice enough to give me a taste of. I didn’t believe all the other reviews, but this is like the best thing on their menu. It is a can’t miss!
For dinner my friend had the moussaka and I had the calamari pasta. I can’t speak for her meal but I was a little disappointed by mine. The tomato sauce was a too tart and watery. Orecchiette was overcooked and thus did not stand up well to the sauce. The calamari was good though. That can go south fast being very rubbery but it was cooked perfectly.
For dessert we split an enormous and delicious baklava. My after meal espresso was delicious and even had the wonderful crema!
ALL the wines are from Greece and the Florina Rosé I ordered was perfect. Crisp and refreshing and so complementary to the seafood.
You can’t beat the location and it’s nice to know they’re not resting on their laurels. An uneven meal, but still enjoyable.

I have been missing taramosalata since I last visited Greece and had it everyday with premium olive oil and toasted pita. I got my fix here tonight at Molyvos so thank you. The Greek salad was very subtly flavored and served with a generous portion of feta and fresh tomatoes. The yuvetsi was a lovely, tender end to the evening.

gleich um die ecke vom parker meridian hotel (nähe central park) bietet sich, beispielsweise nach einem konzertbesuch in der carnegie hall, dieses griechische edellokal an +++ neben einem nacht-​imbiss allererster güte kann man sich hier überraschenderweise auch das ein oder andere reissdorff-​kölsch aus der flasche reinzischen +++ läge das restaurant nicht eben in manhattan mit seiner vielleicht weltbesten fresstempel-​konkurrenz, man müßte glatt 5 Sterne vergeben