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Kellari Taverna, New York, NY

Kellari Taverna

4.7
4.7
7396 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 décor evokes a subterranean wine cellar designed with contemporary elegance. Kellari features the traditional Greek taverna specialties, such as our signature grilled whole fish, prime lamb chops and chicken 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 bougatsa. Kellari Taverna offers an extensive international wine list featuring a large selection of Greek wines.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 3:00 pm–10:30 pm 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 Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 221-0144
  • 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 ext. 2
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • 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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Experiences

  • Pre-Theatre

    $65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us daily from 4pm to 6:30pm to enjoy our Pre-Theatre menu! Perfect before a show, or for anyone looking to taste a delicious 3 course experience.
    Pre-Theatre Photo
  • Three Course Brunch

    $39.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy three courses of our delicious brunch items! ADD BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH COCKTAILS FOR JUST $22
    Three Course Brunch Photo
  • Three Course Lunch

    $39.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a delicious lunch meal Monday-Friday 11:30am - 3:00pm
    Three Course Lunch Photo

What 7,396 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Kellari Taverna offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests appreciate its "beautiful interior" and fresh, authentic Greek dishes. It's an ideal spot for pre-theater meals, featuring a "great pre-theater menu." While service can vary, the ambiance and culinary offerings often shine.

7,396 Reviews
  1. jeffrey

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second lunch there in as many months. Prix Fixe menu offers great choices and food is always fresh and delicious. Staff is friendly and attentive and the decor is clean and elegant without being fussy. Highly recommend!!

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  2. Ernesto

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group enjoyed the food, ambiance, and service at this restaurant. I give extra points to the staff, who were very attentive at the door, at the table, and at the bar as we ordered takeout for our colleagues who could not make the lunch meeting. Thank you!

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  3. Ernani

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant. Very good ambiance and a excepcional wine list.

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  4. Deborah

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the pri-five menu offered so many delicious options!

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  5. Stefan

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It took a while for someone to take our order and again to bring our first course.

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  6. James

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are in NYC and want to experience true Greek hospitality, excellent food and attentive caring service this restaurant is an absolute must. The owner Stavros Aktipis has done an outstanding job in bringing you a touch of Greek elegance for your evening enjoyment. Gorgios Mitzelos the Manager takes a personal interest in your comfort and dining experience and makes sure the service given by servers such as Philip is genuine and caring. The mantra depicted on their business card states, "Enter as stranger, leave as friend." They accomplished this goal for us and in our view will do the same for you. We can't wait to come back to this exceptional dining experience the next time we visit NYC.

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  7. Jeffrey

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Based on our experience, I could not recommend this restaurant. The food was good, but we were not treated the way I would expect to be treated at a restaurant in this price range. My wife had the lamb chops, which were great, and I had some fish (that I don't remember, see below) which was good, but just barely hot, meaning it had probably sat for a bit before being served. Our issues were as follows - Menu lists 10 different kinds of fish (one of the reasons we chose the place), only 4 were available, and we were not told that until we ordered. So at the last minute I had to decide what to eat, since my first two choices were not available. Usually if something is on the menu and they don't have it, they inform you when you are seated. We did not order appetizers, and were left sitting at our table for 40 minutes with one piece of bread each. I asked for a second drink, and it never came. The final straw was that the server came and took the dessert order at the table next to us. We were sitting there with absolutely nothing on the table but water after it was cleared. He took their dessert menus and walked away. We tried for 10 minutes to get his attention to order dessert, and nothing. I had trouble getting our check, a process that took another 10 minutes and it took me turning my chair around to face away from the table, which eventually caught the attention of another waiter, and we still had to wait to get the check. We were very much looking forward to this meal, and it as not a good experience. I spoke with the manager as we were leaving, just to let him know. His response was "Sorry, but you should have spoke up sooner, I was here all along." I guess I could have but chose not to do so.

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  8. Rudiger

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Moved to CT and miss the vibe and experience of first class service coupled with world class cooking. We we pleasnatly surprised to find both at Kelkari! Thank you. Ann and Rudi

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  9. Ronnie

    New York City

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as usual. Much quieter on Saturday rather than when I usually come in on Wednesday always enjoy coming there.

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  10. Robert

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pretty place. Food and service both good. Excellent for pre theater.

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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 4.7 stars by 7396 OpenTable diners.

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

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kellari Taverna

19 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 5th & 6th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 3:00 pm–10:30 pm 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 Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (212) 221-0144
  • 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 ext. 2
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