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

6882 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

Sept 28, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 99 times today

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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
Neighbourhood
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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What 6,882 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

6,882 Reviews

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KimberlyS
Dallas
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Started off not great but the waiter and food made up for it. The hostess was not friendly. I didn’t have a reservation and she said it would take 30 min so I got on open table and made a reservation in the moment. She was not pleased by that and it showed. But the waiter made up for her lack in service. He suggested a great geek wine and was very attentive. The wine was great and to my surprise only $60. The food was even better. Get one of the whole fish. The one he got was light and mild but so delicious! Paired well with the sautéed spinach.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
Appetizer was very good. Entree was just awful, but it was the “special”. It was nothing like it was described, but it was so loud in there and the tables are close. Very hard to hear. Our waiter was covering 4-5 tables and would breeze by occasionally. The baklava saved the day.
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NormanC
Tampa
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Each time we come to NY, we plan for a meal at Kellari. It never disappoints 👍
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Dalers
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a pre-theater dinner at the restaurant. We chose the dinner special - three-course meal for $65. Food was delicious. Our waiter was quite accommodating and knowledgeable. Other staff and servers were friendly and very attentive. The ambience lived up to the website pictures.
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OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kellari is the best Greek/ seafood restaurant in NY. The food is simply amazing, service is great and my wife loves the restaurant setting. We got confused and went to Milos thinking that was the Greek restaurant we had visited before, so we had the chance to compare (by mistake) and I confirm that Kellaris is the best.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the second time here and it was even better than the first. Our waiter was attentive but not intrusive. He was there just when you wanted something. The drinks and food were perfect. As was my whole dining experience.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleasant & enjoyable restaurant! Glad I chose it for my dinner
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MCBtraveler
Philadelphia
70 reviews
vip
3.0
70 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service2ambience3
Over the years we have dined at Kellari many times, but this was our first time back since the Pandemic. Sorry to say, while it is still a very pleasant interior, the quality of the food and service have gone way downhill.
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staceye
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, amazing service! Our waitress Sylvia only enhanced our experience! Warm and welcoming reception upon entering the restaurant. There’s a reason we go back!
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LaurieM
Louisville
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant. Food was great. Didn’t love the baklava but everything else was spot on
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martie
Tampa
88 reviews
vip
4.0
88 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
The menu choices were fine. The place was on the crowded side, but this may have been due to some of the people in NY for the UN General Assembly. This was a good choice for the location, as it has everything from appetizers to full meals, with sit-down service.
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TheWineHostess
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Always great fish, expertly prepared. Large selection of uncommon seafood you won’t easily find in other restaurants.
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masch
Philadelphia
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience3
the room was really cold for lunch. food was outstanding. Service was slow.
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moish
Philadelphia
205 reviews
vip
5.0
205 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was amazingly delicious, service was excellent, had a great table in the back so it was somewhat quiet, cannot wait to go back. Only issue is that it is very expensive our dinners with 2 appetizers and one dessert was over $600. Not for an every day experience,
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Usually a fan of this place but the last meal was just bad. Sat outside, server was MIA, got bread and spreads after our meal was served. The grilled octopus over Greek salad was bad… the octopus was slimy Just a bad meal. Otherwise it is a great spot
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ToniB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience4
The food was awesome, and the table service was great. My only complaint is that we had to wait 15 minutes to be seated when we arrived for our 1:00 pm reservation which caused us to be late for our subsequent meeting(s).
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LANYFOOD
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
great food as always - worth a visit everytime we are in NYC. Fresh is always fresh, wine reasonably priced, dessert fantastic
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Delicious
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience4
Our food took 1.5 hrs to arrive. The waiter made the excuse that it was because we ordered a whole fish, however we were never notified that would take 50 mins (which is also not the 90 it took). The food overall was quite good but the service seriously lacked (they were not concerned by how long it took our food to come out...) and it drastically impacted our experience.
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OlafH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Not just a greek restaurant! We‘ve had hummus and baklhava! We were sitting outside! Food was pretty ok! Service slow!
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FunEats
Orlando
75 reviews
vip
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu had many unique items that we have not seen in other Greek restaurants. Every item we ordered was great, and the service was very attentive without being overbearing.
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Rose
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The seafood here is so fresh, the staff incredibly attentive - really great setting and ambience - am recommending to all
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Consistently delicious with beautiful ambience and good service.
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RalphH
New York Area
421 reviews
vip
5.0
421 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and extra friendly service. Lively atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super satisfied with their service. The food is delicious. Prices were acceptable based on the portion. Highly recommended. WILL BE BACK!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and great vibe. Loved everything about it.
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BonniS
New York Area
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It's hard to find excellent food among the plethora of restaurants in the theater district but Kellari Taverna never disappoints. Delicious food in a pleasant atmosphere. Great Greek!
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Giuseppe
Hamburg
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
very good selection of Mediterranean dishes, excellent service, attentive, courteous, always friendly
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AnneR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a marvelous dinner at Kallari Taverna last evening. Our waiter was exceptional!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place. Outstanding fish options. Our server was very good. Just the right attentiveness. We liked it.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We loved the food, but they do not serve Saganaki cheese. I went specially for this appetizer :/ everything else was great.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall3food1service3ambience4
Grilled Octopus tasted like I was eating a piece of charcoal, sent it back.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here for brunch before a Sunday matinee. The service was great. They had several brunch options and we ended up doing the prix-fixe deal and added on bottomless drinks. Both were excellent deals as we had 3 courses and the Bottomless deal was cheaper than two drinks. The staff was very generous with the Bellinis which were delicious and not overly sweet. We never felt rushed and in fact the staff seemed to want use to enjoy our time. The food itself was fresh, filling, but also light. I had the salad and the salmon. I was so full I couldn’t really eat the baklava for dessert but it was tasty. I will definitely be back when looking for a pre Broadway show or whenever I need to meet up with someone before hopping on the metro north.
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LoriG
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience4
Waiter essentially ignored us and almost made us miss the start of the show we were going to even though we had 2 hours.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went here on a Friday night for our anniversary and the food was outstanding and the waiter was great.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
An enjoyable pre-theater dinner experience. The ambiance and decor is very pretty. The seafood was very good and a fair price for NYC. The location is perfect right between Grand Central and many Broadway theaters.
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TommyFoodie
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The fresh seafood and fish selection is unparalleled. The Greek salad was very fresh. Service was impeccable from the moment we were greeted through the entire service experience. I would definitely go back next time I’m in the City
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MIndyF
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good all around. Food great, service great and ambiance great
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InaMo
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Great value Lunch prefix. The amount of food was generous too.
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Gayane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time there. It was my partner’s birthday and we also had a candle on the lava cake. Food delicious, staff professional and super nice. Ohh the Greek coffee and baklava was for me the perfect closure of the evening.
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JANETG
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved everything about this restaurant. We enjoyed meeting fellow diners too. Staff excellent. Music wonderful. Food fab. Great to have a real band playing too. Thanks
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser 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 6882 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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 28, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 99 times today

Order delivery or takeout

19 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 5th & 6th Ave
Neighbourhood
Theater District / Times Square
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
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

Website
http://www.kellariny.com/
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

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Kellari Taverna

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Menu

What 6,882 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Screening

FAQs

Does Kellari Taverna offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Kellari Taverna restaurant rated?

Does Kellari Taverna offer gift cards?

Is Kellari Taverna currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card