Anthos
(212) 582-6900
36 W 52nd St
New York,
NY
10019
40.7604
-73.9775
Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
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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 broth and the open pasta with braised rabbit, escargot, black truffle and Manouri cheese. The room is elegant but sparse and subdued, as a serious eater's restaurant should be.
User Reviews
jbjbjb003
January 28, 2009
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.
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cardozaaa
November 19, 2008
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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grouchomarx
August 01, 2008
Why are there hardly any reviews? We've been there twice, both times for restaurant week. I love the food and drinks here. The cocktails are fabulous although the bar is super tiny and you can't hang out there other than to wait for your table. Once we sat upstairs which is very quiet, once downstairs in front of the window which is more fun for people watching. The food is excellent. 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). Bread comes w/both cow and goat milk butter which is fun and unexpected - who else gives you 2 kinds of butter? I 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. I've als had the milk fed chicken which is delicous. My boyfriend had the lamb shank which was out of this world. The wine list is mostly Greek which is fun and unique and the waiter will help you choose and steer you the right way. I had an amazing light, sweet red wine with dessert and I loved it. The waiter wrote it down for me so I could go find in a liquor store. Service is efficient and friendly, a little swift. I think they try hard to please here. I would go back again for the regular menu sometime.
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Prix Fixe Menus:
There's an $85 tasting menu, available nightly, and two cheaper lunchtime prix fixes.
Know Before You Go:
Every meal begins with individual bread service, followed by a complimentary snack from the chef; dessert arrives with petit fours.
The Extras:
Read up on Kefi, the chef's more casual uptown restaurant.
Know Before You Go:
Though not well publicized, Anthos' pastas are among the best in town, especially the gnudi, which appears in different guises throughout the year.
The Extras:
Check out Kefi, the chef's more casual uptown restaurant.
The Extras:
The chef's more casual uptown restaurant is Kefi.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Notable Chef, Business Dining, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Michael Psilakis
