Anthos

Anthos' young chef, Michael Psilakis, aspires to bring Greek food to the three-star level. Specifically, he wants to create a white-tablecloth restaurant that will brook comparison to the likes of Daniel and Del Posto. To a great extent, he has succeeded. Psilakis takes basic Greek flavors like lemon, fennel and lamb, and recombines then in ways so highly abstract, imaginative and intellectual that some Greeks find it unrecognizable. Most diners, however, find it delicious, particularly the big production numbers like a yuvetsi, the clay pot casserole of mixed shellfish in a saffron halibut…

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Prix Fixe Menus:: There's an $85 tasting menu, available nightly, and two cheaper lunchtime prix fixes.
The Extras:: Every meal begins with individual bread service, followed by a complimentary snack from the chef; dessert arrives with petit fours.
Know Before You Go:: Check out Kefi, the chef's more casual uptown restaurant.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“Bread comes w/both cow and goat milk butter which is fun and unexpected - who else gives you 2 kinds of butter?” “Once we sat upstairs which is very quiet, once downstairs in front of the window which is more fun for people watching.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“had an amazing light, sweet red wine with dessert and I loved it.” “Of everything above, only the pork belly and the fennel ice cream were remotely appetizing or edible.” “My fried had the spiced cake with olive oil ice cream, which was also really good.”
drinks	87.5% positive	“Overall, the meal was delicious and I would return, however, the wine menu is considerably overpriced.” “The cocktails are fabulous although the bar is super tiny and you can't hang out there other than to wait for your table.” “had an amazing light, sweet red wine with dessert and I loved it.” “love the food and drinks here.”
food quality	96.42999649047852% positive	“The food is excellent.” “had the raw fluke app which was refreshing and tasty, my main was arctic char w/some heirloom tomatoes and feta, YUM it was excellent.” “Food was delicious and they offered a nice selection of items.” “THis was so yummy.” “When you sit down they give you these wonderful little meze - lamb/pork sausages, olives, taramosalata w/tiny fried potato discs, all delicious (and free).” “love the food and drinks here.” “Of everything above, only the pork belly and the fennel ice cream were remotely appetizing or edible.” “The striped bass was well-prepared, but the sauce didn't do anything to accentuate it.” “While this is far too common in American restaurants, this would have never happened in Europe, where we would have enjoyed our meal without feeling rushed.” “would definitely go again, as I work in the area, the price was reasonable, food was delish and my whole experience was excellent from beginning to end.” “The sturgeon arrived and the first bite was delicious!” “Very strange place: the restaurant is nice, the food is” “good, nice dishes and presentation.” “Overall, the meal was delicious and I would return, however, the wine menu is considerably overpriced.”
menu variety	75.0% positive	“Food was delicious and they offered a nice selection of items.” “Overall, the meal was delicious and I would return, however, the wine menu is considerably overpriced.”
return potential	50.0% positive	“Overall, the meal was delicious and I would return, however, the wine menu is considerably overpriced.”
service	100.0% positive	“First, the service was good - no issues with the service whatsoever.” “Staff was knowledgeable and friendly.” “Once we sat upstairs which is very quiet, once downstairs in front of the window which is more fun for people watching.” “The comments by the staff certainly soured what should have been a wonderful experience.” “Our wait staff was attentive and courteous.”
value	75.0% positive	“Overall, the meal was delicious and I would return, however, the wine menu is considerably overpriced.” “would definitely go again, as I work in the area, the price was reasonable, food was delish and my whole experience was excellent from beginning to end.”

07/11/10

Dining in NYC

by blowy

I thought that my wife and I would try something different for a change.Well, we certainly received something different..We were seated up next to the window far from the kitchen.The view was of road construction taking place along 52nd.We started off with Meze',which is a very simple tray of snack food.This was overpriced and presented on chipped plates.The meatballs were too small ,and not even edible.My wife found a hair wrapped around her entree .We left immediately.

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01/29/10

great experience!

by foodienyc7830

I had dinner at Anthos on Tuesday, which is during NY Restaurant Week. Have to say, I had a really great time. Food was delicious and they offered a nice selection of items. Tried the "extra" options, which they offer on their regular and the octopus was to die for!

Service was good as well. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly.

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12/14/09

Poor service

by maremoto

Very strange place: the restaurant is nice, the food is

good, nice dishes and presentation.

Too bad that the service is vey inconsistent and

careless!! They need good management.

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01/28/09

Excellent food and place. Would definitely go back!

by jbjbjb003

I just went to Anthos today for lunch. I had their restaurant week menu and everything looked good and tasted great. It's a very modern looking restaurant. Our wait staff was attentive and courteous. We started off with red wine and olive bread. My appetizer was the fluke, with whipped feta and chili sauce. It was 4 little pieces that were just perfect. Then I the lamb shank with root vegetables. The lamb came right off the bone and was cooked just right. It was like butter. Lastly, I had the chocolate and walnut dessert. THis was so yummy. I asked for regular coffee and the waiter came served it French pressed style. I loved it. My fried had the spiced cake with olive oil ice cream, which was also really good. They have a regular pre fixe menu for $28 that they offer daily. I would definitely go again, as I work in the area, the price was reasonable, food was delish and my whole experience was excellent from beginning to end.

Pros: food, ambience, waitstaff and price, their napkins do not shed on black clothes
Cons: none

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11/19/08

Rude Service..

by cardozaaa

While I felt that the value paid for the quality of the food served was appropriate, I was stunned when the staff advised us that we would have to vacate the table by a set time. While this is far too common in American restaurants, this would have never happened in Europe, where we would have enjoyed our meal without feeling rushed. Overall, the meal was delicious and I would return, however, the wine menu is considerably overpriced. The comments by the staff certainly soured what should have been a wonderful experience.

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07/11/10

Dining in NYC

by blowy

01/29/10

great experience!

by foodienyc7830

12/14/09

Poor service

by maremoto

01/28/09

Excellent food and place. Would definitely go back!

by jbjbjb003

11/19/08

Rude Service..

by cardozaaa

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