| ambiance |
95.22000312805176% positive |
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went on a double date at this restaurant and although the ambiance and decor is amazing, the food was a big disappointment. ”
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amazing decor. ”
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Very fun and intimate at the same time. ”
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The ambiance, cute decor and deliciously comfortable seating really did outweigh the food. ”
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Excellent whole grilled fish,great ambience! ”
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The music is at a very comfortable volume, so you can hear the person you are eating with, but yet it doesnt seem too loud in the restaurant - which was full. ”
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The other night I went out with a group of friends to Barbounia and we had a FANTASTIC time - great cocktails a great atmosphere. ”
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The bench seating with pillows is romantic and cozy. ”
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Great atmosphere and delicious food! ”
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This is a beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere (I specially liked the ceiling). ”
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The decor is very sexy and curtains and candles are very romantic. ”
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delicious food and a great atmosphere ”
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love the atmosphere in Barbounia, it's so lively, it seems like everyone is having a good time, but the music is still low enough to hold a conversation w/o straining your vocal chords. ”
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The cozy banguets with cushions and flowy curtains add to the ambiance. ”
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was very pleasantly surprised to find that the ambience was great, the service was attentive but not pushy, and the food was fantastic. ”
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The food remains excellent but when the service and atmosphere don't live up to expectations why return when there are so many nearby options? ”
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Super delicious food and a great atmosphere. ”
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In any case, we thought the decor and the food were great but the hostess was scary. ”
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The restaurant is beautiful, comfortable and welcoming. ”
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Casual AND Glamorous -- fun, delicious food ”
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Ther room is lively but not too loud, the chairs are the most comfortable in ANY restaurant in NYC, the service was first class & friendly & the food was GREAT & reasonably priced. ”
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The drinks were YUMMY and the decor was very trendy. ”
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We were a very large party (10) for lunch and whatever pleasant experience could be derived from the interesting menu and inviting decor was quickly dampened by an incredibly slow kitchen and service that was beyond bad. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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And then the warm chocolate cake souffle - and my boyfriend is an expert - beats out anything he has ever tried anywhere and we have been touring deserts recently! ”
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And, they have this incredible dessert called Silan - it's to die for, so you must try it! ”
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We liked our dessert so much - the apple phylo cigars, so much that we ordered a second portion! ”
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Dessert was good - but, stay away from the dessert wines unless you know your stuff. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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Our waiter was very attentive without being intrusive; I found the noise level just right, so we could hear each other easily but it didn't seem too quiet; & the bar is a pleasure to look at, not to mention drink at. ”
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We had a party of 14, seated at the large bar table-- we had a great time, the waitor(S) were so attentive and very personable. ”
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The only high point was the wine, but even that was difficult to select, as their selection of reasonably priced decent reds was sorely lacking. ”
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Dessert was good - but, stay away from the dessert wines unless you know your stuff. ”
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The staff is very attentive and we waited for a table at the bar which was packed with good looking people. ”
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The drinks were YUMMY and the decor was very trendy. ”
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The Turkish coffee at the end was really good. ”
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also loved the 3 cocktails I tried. ”
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My three friends and I went to the bar and had the very creative house cocktails hats off to the creator of such delicious creations of intoxication. ”
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The food was great, the service very attentive and it had a great wine list. ”
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The wait staff were very attentive and helpful, giving us good suggestions on the food and wine. ”
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The other night I went out with a group of friends to Barbounia and we had a FANTASTIC time - great cocktails a great atmosphere. ”
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If you are looking for a relaxing place to go for drinks, then this is the place for you but if you are looking for a great mediterranean meal, you may be disappointed. ”
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Funny bartender named Scott picked a great pre-dinner wine at the bar. ”
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The cocktails are creative and really good. ”
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Very nice, lofty interior, great affordable wine. ”
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The wine list has many good wines in the $35 range. ”
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Went back for brunch and got blissfully happy on the $12 ALL YOU CAN DRINK champagne cocktails! ”
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bartenders were great, recommended good wine,. ”
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The place is so beautiful, so it's a great place to have a drink when you are on Park Ave South. ”
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| food quality |
87.65000343322754% positive |
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Great value, great food, great time. ”
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Poor service, pretty awful food (my fish was terrible and I was sent back and I never send back food) and an arrogance that is pretty high by NYC standards should keep you away till the next restaurant to fill Patria's void comes around. ”
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Poor service, pretty bad food (my chicken was burnt to a crisp and an arrogant Narcissistic attitude is so yesterday. ”
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This restaurant was visually beautiful (maybe one of the prettiest places I've seen in a long time), the food was *excellent*, the service attentive. ”
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Great food, bad service ”
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highly recommend octopus salad,musaka and above all selection of whole grilled fish(branzino,dorado,black bass). ”
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Excellent whole grilled fish,great ambience! ”
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The food was great and the service was excellent. ”
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Service and food was fantastic. ”
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Beautiful place, disappointing food ”
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The cold cuts and cheese boards are a great way to start, but their spreads on their bread is unbeatable. ”
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The food was excellent and the table service was perfect. ”
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GREAT service, AWESOME food ”
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Salads were fresh and flavorful. ”
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Yes the space is gorgeous and the food is good, what there is of it. ”
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sex and the city style with totally friendly service and amazing food. ”
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If you are looking for a relaxing place to go for drinks, then this is the place for you but if you are looking for a great mediterranean meal, you may be disappointed. ”
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Lets just say the food is good but small portioned (which is not typical of a greek helping) and the waiters are idiots. ”
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Everything we ordered was great, especially the lamb & beef kebabs, branzino & rib eye. ”
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We've been to Barbounia three times and the food is excellent. ”
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without getting into details, if you're a ny'er who has options, spare yourself the pomposity and walk 100 yards down on 20th to Kellari Taverna, which has spectacular greek food and warm, charming service. ”
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The NY Times gave the chicken a good review, honestly, I'm not sure what the reviewer was eating because the chicken was dry and unflavorful. ”
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went on a double date at this restaurant and although the ambiance and decor is amazing, the food was a big disappointment. ”
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This was the best seafood I've had in a LONG time. ”
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We all loved the hummus and spreads with fresh baked flatbread. ”
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My three friends and I went to the bar and had the very creative house cocktails hats off to the creator of such delicious creations of intoxication. ”
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Karavas in the Village's saganaki was half the price, twice the size and ultimately, more delicious. ”
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This restaurant is as delicious as it is beautiful! ”
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excellent food ”
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Once seated the service was excellent, and the attention to detail for the food and by the waitstaff was excellent. ”
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The food was not good anymore. ”
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The food is delicious; for appetizers, I liked the pikilia and especially the saganaki; as an entree, the grilled branzino is exquisite. ”
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Fresh baked bread made right ”
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the food was well worth it, from the octopus salad to veal medallions to delicious risotto which makes a great late night snack when leftover. ”
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The souvlaki was very tasty and tender, the entree prawns were outstanding and the mouzzaka was great. ”
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In any case, we thought the decor and the food were great but the hostess was scary. ”
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This restaurant is awesome and I didn't think all that expensive, comparing to a sushi place not too far away. ”
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Ther room is lively but not too loud, the chairs are the most comfortable in ANY restaurant in NYC, the service was first class & friendly & the food was GREAT & reasonably priced. ”
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Great atmosphere and delicious food! ”
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Amazing food. ”
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insisted she start eating before her dish get cold because my dish took at good 10 additional minnutes to arrive! ”
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The food remains excellent but when the service and atmosphere don't live up to expectations why return when there are so many nearby options? ”
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The food was also surprisingly tasty. ”
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delicious food and a great atmosphere ”
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The food was an interesting complex burst of flavor in everything from the hummus to the bread that was presented perfectly. ”
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Very good food, lots to cho. ”
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one of the best places the food is good and frash ”
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The food was great, the service very attentive and it had a great wine list. ”
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The only dish that was disappointing was the calamari - it was very ordinary. ”
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The branzino was so mild, and it was filleted right at the table, so you could see all the fresh herbs that were stuffed in the fish for grilling. ”
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still loved the food but missed the crystals! ”
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But, Chef Michael Cressotti knows is the best place in town, excelent food, friendly and great service. ”
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The service has always been outstanding and even when we didn't have a reservation they worked something out, where I agreed to keep our meal to just eating. ”
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We liked very much the food. ”
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The one possible downside to the meal was the two violently botoxed people sitting at the table next to us -- you know, the bald 40-year old with the big, flashy blue Blackberry (who'll tell you he's not really bald, but he shaves his head because it's "t ”
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the best fish ”
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In the last few months there's been one consistent reaction "great food, but what's thee deal with the service? ”
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The food is really great at BARBOUNIA, I recommend it for both pickies or a full dinner. ”
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highly recommend this place, great food, great service and the place is beautiful. ”
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The ambiance, cute decor and deliciously comfortable seating really did outweigh the food. ”
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The food was pretty good and we realized later that the only authentic mediterranian and enjoyable part of our experience was the maitre d' who was the only one to come over and check on us as we waited and waited for our food and then our bill. ”
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The food was fantastic cheers to the chief. ”
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Overpriced, small portions, not authentic ”
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They didn't like the table, they took 20 minutes to order but then complained that they were in a rush and THEN stuck around eating all night, they complained that the water wasn't cold enough, that the Babaganoush wasn't nice, that the salad didn't have ”
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had a red snapper, which is supposed to be one of their best dishes, but it also lacked any kind of umph. ”
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Our waiter recommended we try the whole fish from the grill. ”
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It's great for big groups for sharing all the delicious plates. ”
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Excellent food which is ultra healthy and flavorful. ”
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The flatbread and dipping spreads are amazing- the tzatziki and hummos are so delicious, as is the bread right out of the oven. ”
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Casual AND Glamorous -- fun, delicious food ”
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The seafood on the other-hand, everything from the red-snapper to the skate was delicious and GENEROUS in portions. ”
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Yes, the imaginative menu offered many interesting dishes and some were excellent. ”
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Great food, great service ”
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Always a good time and great food. ”
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Basically, the food was horrible. ”
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was very pleasantly surprised to find that the ambience was great, the service was attentive but not pushy, and the food was fantastic. ”
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The menu was excellent, and the food was even better! ”
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Great food, service and DRINKS! ”
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The food is scrumptious - the octopus is out of this world. ”
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Super delicious food and a great atmosphere. ”
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You want good food with good portions, go elsewhere. ”
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The wait staff were very attentive and helpful, giving us good suggestions on the food and wine. ”
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ordered a flatbread pizza type dish that had fresh figs and prosciutto on it - a really nice blend of salty and sweet flavors. ”
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Sometimes you need to disagree with a famous newspaper food critic and try a restaurant for yourself. ”
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The Mediterranean spreads were all delicious and the octopus was tender and tasty! ”
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| menu variety |
93.33000183105469% positive |
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The menu was excellent, and the food was even better! ”
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We originally went there because of restaurant week, but the normal menu had so many wonderful options that decided not to stick to the restaurant week menu. ”
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without getting into details, if you're a ny'er who has options, spare yourself the pomposity and walk 100 yards down on 20th to Kellari Taverna, which has spectacular greek food and warm, charming service. ”
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Yes, the imaginative menu offered many interesting dishes and some were excellent. ”
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The food remains excellent but when the service and atmosphere don't live up to expectations why return when there are so many nearby options? ”
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The only high point was the wine, but even that was difficult to select, as their selection of reasonably priced decent reds was sorely lacking. ”
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Restaurant Week menu was everything fabulous. ”
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We were a very large party (10) for lunch and whatever pleasant experience could be derived from the interesting menu and inviting decor was quickly dampened by an incredibly slow kitchen and service that was beyond bad. ”
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highly recommend octopus salad,musaka and above all selection of whole grilled fish(branzino,dorado,black bass). ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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It's a good place to go with a group. ”
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went for my birthday a few days ago, and it's a nice place. ”
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The place is so beautiful, so it's a great place to have a drink when you are on Park Ave South. ”
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great restaurant for any event ”
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But, Chef Michael Cressotti knows is the best place in town, excelent food, friendly and great service. ”
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This is what a great restaurant should be. ”
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Any night of the week a great place to enjoy your dinner. ”
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highly recommend this place, great food, great service and the place is beautiful. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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The food remains excellent but when the service and atmosphere don't live up to expectations why return when there are so many nearby options? ”
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| service |
89.63000297546387% positive |
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Great food, great service ”
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Great place to people watch! ”
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The entire staff was friendly and accommodating, including letting us know when our table was going to be ready to pulling over an additional table when two unexpected joiners came (what can i say, they where out-of-towners). ”
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for this i was recommended the 930 slot for 6 people. ”
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We were a very large party (10) for lunch and whatever pleasant experience could be derived from the interesting menu and inviting decor was quickly dampened by an incredibly slow kitchen and service that was beyond bad. ”
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was very pleasantly surprised to find that the ambience was great, the service was attentive but not pushy, and the food was fantastic. ”
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We had a party of 14, seated at the large bar table-- we had a great time, the waitor(S) were so attentive and very personable. ”
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Although reluctant when I saw the tacky interior, my worries were put at ease once we were greeted by such a friendly staff. ”
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The food was excellent and the table service was perfect. ”
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without getting into details, if you're a ny'er who has options, spare yourself the pomposity and walk 100 yards down on 20th to Kellari Taverna, which has spectacular greek food and warm, charming service. ”
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When we arrived, early in the evening, before the rush, the service was so overly attentive we felt like our table was being stalked- our plates were snatched up as soon as we finished the last bite. ”
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Such a pretty place, the dining room is lit almost entirely by candle light, the staff was most friendly and helpful. ”
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The service was attentive and respectful without being over-bearing and annoying. ”
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The service has always been outstanding and even when we didn't have a reservation they worked something out, where I agreed to keep our meal to just eating. ”
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but the hostess more than made up for it with her attentive service in a packed place. ”
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The staff is very attentive and we waited for a table at the bar which was packed with good looking people. ”
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The food was great and the service was excellent. ”
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Even though the place was crawling with models & other beautiful people our party of four--all of us definatley NOT beautiful people--were treated like royalty. ”
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Our server Sharron was fabulous, an amazing sense of humor we felt right at home. ”
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Ther room is lively but not too loud, the chairs are the most comfortable in ANY restaurant in NYC, the service was first class & friendly & the food was GREAT & reasonably priced. ”
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She was attentive, answered our question and made good suggestion. ”
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sex and the city style with totally friendly service and amazing food. ”
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bartenders were great, recommended good wine,. ”
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Once seated the service was excellent, and the attention to detail for the food and by the waitstaff was excellent. ”
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The wait staff were very attentive and helpful, giving us good suggestions on the food and wine. ”
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would never dine there again and would never recommend it to anyone unless you want rude service and a trip to the doctor's office! ”
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In the last few months there's been one consistent reaction "great food, but what's thee deal with the service? ”
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Our waiter was extremely nice but not very well informed. ”
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The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and polite. ”
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But, Chef Michael Cressotti knows is the best place in town, excelent food, friendly and great service. ”
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Our waitress Xiomara was very attentive and gracious. ”
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The hostess was very pleasant and our waiter was phenomonal! ”
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The service is impeccable -- from the hostess to the wait staff, even the busers. ”
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GREAT service, AWESOME food ”
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The food was great, the service very attentive and it had a great wine list. ”
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Lets just say the food is good but small portioned (which is not typical of a greek helping) and the waiters are idiots. ”
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Decor was chic and modern w/an incredible chandelier, but overall the service was slower than it should be. ”
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highly recommend this place, great food, great service and the place is beautiful. ”
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Great food, bad service ”
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The one possible downside to the meal was the two violently botoxed people sitting at the table next to us -- you know, the bald 40-year old with the big, flashy blue Blackberry (who'll tell you he's not really bald, but he shaves his head because it's "t ”
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The bartender was incredibly rude. ”
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We did go on a Sunday so it was relatively quiet and we had the most attentive, kind waiter called Sergio (like a Mediterranean Hank Azaria), who really stood out exceptionally. ”
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Funny bartender named Scott picked a great pre-dinner wine at the bar. ”
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The service was good, the waiter was spontaneously kind. ”
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Great food, service and DRINKS! ”
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It was a perfect night I was bumped a few times by people passing by but all in all it was a very pleasant experience. ”
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The food remains excellent but when the service and atmosphere don't live up to expectations why return when there are so many nearby options? ”
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Our waiter was very attentive without being intrusive; I found the noise level just right, so we could hear each other easily but it didn't seem too quiet; & the bar is a pleasure to look at, not to mention drink at. ”
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Poor service, pretty awful food (my fish was terrible and I was sent back and I never send back food) and an arrogance that is pretty high by NYC standards should keep you away till the next restaurant to fill Patria's void comes around. ”
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This restaurant was visually beautiful (maybe one of the prettiest places I've seen in a long time), the food was *excellent*, the service attentive. ”
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Poor service, pretty bad food (my chicken was burnt to a crisp and an arrogant Narcissistic attitude is so yesterday. ”
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If you're going with less than a big group of people, the banquet seating is plush and gorgeous. ”
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In any case, we thought the decor and the food were great but the hostess was scary. ”
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Our waiter recommended we try the whole fish from the grill. ”
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| value |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Great value, great food, great time. ”
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Overpriced, small portions, not authentic ”
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You want good food with good portions, go elsewhere. ”
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Definitely worth a try if you're looking for a good experience. ”
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And by scenery I don't just mean the plush drapes and huge pillars, but also the crowd. ”
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This is very uncharacteristic of your typical REAL Greek restaurant in which the tables are full of hearty portions of appetizers, salads, breads, etc. ”
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The portions are not very big, but the flavor definitely makes up for it! ”
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Karavas in the Village's saganaki was half the price, twice the size and ultimately, more delicious. ”
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the food was well worth it, from the octopus salad to veal medallions to delicious risotto which makes a great late night snack when leftover. ”
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Entrees were pricey and non-adventurous. ”
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Very nice, lofty interior, great affordable wine. ”
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was afraid it would work out to expensive, but the total bill was actually very reasonable and we all left happy! ”
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If it wasn't restaurant week and I was paying full price, I'd be a little more than upset. ”
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This restaurant is awesome and I didn't think all that expensive, comparing to a sushi place not too far away. ”
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The seafood on the other-hand, everything from the red-snapper to the skate was delicious and GENEROUS in portions. ”
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| wait time |
63.33000183105469% positive |
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We were a very large party (10) for lunch and whatever pleasant experience could be derived from the interesting menu and inviting decor was quickly dampened by an incredibly slow kitchen and service that was beyond bad. ”
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This restaurant was visually beautiful (maybe one of the prettiest places I've seen in a long time), the food was *excellent*, the service attentive. ”
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They didn't like the table, they took 20 minutes to order but then complained that they were in a rush and THEN stuck around eating all night, they complained that the water wasn't cold enough, that the Babaganoush wasn't nice, that the salad didn't have ”
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