My girlfriend and I happened to be in the area and stumbled into Kiki’s on Valentine’s Day, and we were blown away by this place.
Kiki’s is hidden away inside what looks to be an old Chinese print shop. The interior is dimly lit, and it’s extremely cozy. It’s got an atmosphere almost like you’re a sailor wandering into a random bar between trips. We (luckily) arrived at a perfect time and were seated immediately.
Our waitress was very friendly, and she actually told us about a dish that wasn’t on the menu, which was the chicken kebabs that I ended up ordering. In addition to that, we ordered the grilled loukaniko sausage and calamari for appetizers, and my girlfriend had the branzino.
All of the food was incredible. The sausage was perfect. The casing was crisp and snappy, and the filling was perfectly cooked and so flavorful. It has a perfect hint of orange flavor and with some lemon squeezed over it, it was perfection.
The fried calamari was among the best I’ve ever had, personally. The calamari had the perfect texture, and the coating was so light and crunchy. It doesn’t overpower the calamari at all. It just enhances the flavor entirely. The calamari wasn’t served with any sauce, just lemon, and that’s truly all it needed. It was so good.
Our entrees were also incredible as expected. My chicken kebabs were seasoned and cooked to perfection. The chicken was juicy and tender. The fries were also the perfect amount of crispy and seasoned so well. The pita bread was also good. The dish also came with a tzatziki sauce that was very fresh and light, perfectly balancing all the flavors on my plate.
My girlfriend’s branzino was beautifully presented and just so simple and skillfully cooked. All of the flavors present enhanced and brought out the flavor of the fish instead of overpowering it or masking it. It was so light and flaky, with the skin just expertly crusted. The lemon potatoes on the side added a delicious layer of acidity and heartiness to the dish as well.
Overall, our experience here was incredible. The service was great, the prices were not bad, and most importantly the food was amazing. Our meal just felt so balanced and so fresh. It was one of those meals you walk away from just feeling good, energized, and full. I can’t wait to go back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari, Loux
Brooklyn Roach
Finally made it to Kiki’s and I’m happy to say it was worth all the hype. They don’t take reservations for small groups though so there’s often a wait, but we went at an odd time on Valentine’s Day and were able to be seated quickly.
Service was great and the restaurant had a really cozy feel that definitely matched the vibe of enjoying coastal Greek food. The calamari was some of the best I’ve ever had, super fresh with a perfect crumb and the right amount of crisp. The other appetizer we got was the grilled loukaniko, which is like an orange sausage. I definitely think these two were the standouts of our experience and I’d come back for the appetizers alone.
I ordered the Branzino and it was also very fresh with a nice crispy skin, very bony but that’s to be expected. They also came with lemon potatoes that were nicely drenched in a lemony butter sauce. My boyfriend ordered the kebabs, which was a special not featured on the menu— they were full of flavor and very delicious.
Kiki’s also had lots of small touches I personally really enjoyed that made it feel very cozy and welcoming, like small coat hooks behind the tables and lots of authentic Greek touches. I also didn’t feel like they rushed us at any point, despite being very busy and I appreciated that.
Overall I thought the prices were good too for the quality of the food, definitely try and come on an off day or time though because I’ve tried to get in before and the wait times were ridiculous. I’d recommend Kiki’s for a date night and some authentic Greek food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
korra dale
Fun LES Greek spot—Kiki's delivers big, flavorful portions without breaking the bank! Food was great: grilled octopus tender and charred just right, saganaki crispy and melty (flamed tableside fun), big Greek salad fresh and loaded, and lamb chops juicy with herbs. Everything hearty and satisfying. Service was friendly and quick (they hustle in the small space). Atmosphere is cozy and energetic—dim lighting, packed tables, neighborhood buzz—feels like a lively Greek taverna in NYC, though it gets noisy and wait-heavy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus, Pastitchio, Fried Calamari, Spanakopita, Lamb Chops and French Fries, Soup, Feta Toast, Feta Cheese \u0026 Kalamata Olives Sprinkled with Oregano and Olive Oil, Salade Feta Huile D’Olive Citron
Dana DM
Overall underwhelming and wouldn’t return. Some of our food came out cold (sausage) that they took back to heat up and then charred it. Service seemed to be really frantic which makes for an unsettling experience overall. Also, whatever you do, don’t sit at communal table.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
D
This place was open during recent snowmageddon - which was the perfect time to have the moussaka and soups!
True gem of a spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie Osinski
The food was all really good but there was no heat on in the restaurant! It was insane to be able to actually see your breath INSIDE. 😭 I was shocked. Also the servers were doing that thing where they just put food down wherever which was confusing because we were a big party and we were all trying new things, so we all ended up eating some of each others food because we didn't know what was what and who ordered what lol. The interior of the restaurant was cute but please for the love of all thats good turn the heat on. My toes were numb by the end of the meal and everyone was wearing coats and hats.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
Nin
Been to this place too many times. A to go place if you don’t know where to eat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Judith Keith
Brittany is a wonderful and attentive server
Service: 5
Matthew Edwards
I don't like it. The only time I walked in here I was ordering takeout and a french couple behind me were aggresively making out. I was single and sad at the time and it made me REALLY ANGRY. Idc if you lock lips in public but please give me some space and tbh 7pm in July (very sunny) is too early.
Christina Maldonado
I love this place. I’ve been coming for years and it never disappoints. The food and wine are consistently delicious and the price is great. The staff is always friendly. This is a staple.
Food was wonderful. Service was pretty bad. It just seemed like they didn't give a shit. Maybe because I was a single person sitting at the bar but I had to ask for my salad that was forgotten, retrieve my own utensils from another table and zero follow up on how the meal was. It wasn't that busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Keira Crescenzo
I went here the other day with my friends, and we had high expectations. The tzatziki was good, but the calamari was very disappointing not crispy at all. For my main, I ordered the chicken with lemon roasted potatoes. While the chicken was juicy and tender, the potatoes weren’t actually roasted, the sauce was room temp?, and it lacked any real lemon flavor. good vibes though and nice ambiance.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Maria-Nefeli Panetsos
Being Greek I was very excited and curious to try this place, from the menu the options seemed nice and with dishes we would eat at home. I ordered what I had missed for so long, but for some reason, as said in other comments, the simple dishes we ordered (kayanas, imam baildi, melitzanosalata and fava), which are quite easy and common, were a bit disappointing. I see people ordering sea food, meat and moussaka, and maybe they are better (but also more touristic), but for the simplicity of the dishes we ordered I was expecting much better flavor. The imam baildi seemed not properly cooked and the fava tasted a bit off. Personally I couldn’t finish any of the dishes, just enough for some few bites. The atmosphere was really nice and overall we liked the place. It was a little bit weird that I couldn’t wait for my friend that arrived five minutes after me seated in a table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Ruthkr Oasvetlana
Busy Greek restaurant tucked away on Division Street with generous portions and very reasonable prices. The space is loud and lively, with communal tables and a casual vibe, and dishes like lamb chops, grilled octopus, and zucchini fries are perfect for sharing with friends. Expect a wait at peak times since they don’t really rely on heavy signage or flashy decor, just good food and a fun atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Alexander Kanov
Very good spot. The food was delicious and authentic, and reasonably priced (including the wine). The general experience was a bit chaotic and possibly uncomfortable, but that's part of the Greek taverna experience.
My girlfriend and I happened to be in the area and stumbled into Kiki’s on Valentine’s Day, and we were blown away by this place.
Kiki’s is hidden away inside what looks to be an old Chinese print shop. The interior is dimly lit, and it’s extremely cozy. It’s got an atmosphere almost like you’re a sailor wandering into a random bar between trips. We (luckily) arrived at a perfect time and were seated immediately.
Our waitress was very friendly, and she actually told us about a dish that wasn’t on the menu, which was the chicken kebabs that I ended up ordering. In addition to that, we ordered the grilled loukaniko sausage and calamari for appetizers, and my girlfriend had the branzino.
All of the food was incredible. The sausage was perfect. The casing was crisp and snappy, and the filling was perfectly cooked and so flavorful. It has a perfect hint of orange flavor and with some lemon squeezed over it, it was perfection.
The fried calamari was among the best I’ve ever had, personally. The calamari had the perfect texture, and the coating was so light and crunchy. It doesn’t overpower the calamari at all. It just enhances the flavor entirely. The calamari wasn’t served with any sauce, just lemon, and that’s truly all it needed. It was so good.
Our entrees were also incredible as expected. My chicken kebabs were seasoned and cooked to perfection. The chicken was juicy and tender. The fries were also the perfect amount of crispy and seasoned so well. The pita bread was also good. The dish also came with a tzatziki sauce that was very fresh and light, perfectly balancing all the flavors on my plate.
My girlfriend’s branzino was beautifully presented and just so simple and skillfully cooked. All of the flavors present enhanced and brought out the flavor of the fish instead of overpowering it or masking it. It was so light and flaky, with the skin just expertly crusted. The lemon potatoes on the side added a delicious layer of acidity and heartiness to the dish as well.
Overall, our experience here was incredible. The service was great, the prices were not bad, and most importantly the food was amazing. Our meal just felt so balanced and so fresh. It was one of those meals you walk away from just feeling good, energized, and full. I can’t wait to go back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari, Loux
Finally made it to Kiki’s and I’m happy to say it was worth all the hype. They don’t take reservations for small groups though so there’s often a wait, but we went at an odd time on Valentine’s Day and were able to be seated quickly.
Service was great and the restaurant had a really cozy feel that definitely matched the vibe of enjoying coastal Greek food. The calamari was some of the best I’ve ever had, super fresh with a perfect crumb and the right amount of crisp. The other appetizer we got was the grilled loukaniko, which is like an orange sausage. I definitely think these two were the standouts of our experience and I’d come back for the appetizers alone.
I ordered the Branzino and it was also very fresh with a nice crispy skin, very bony but that’s to be expected. They also came with lemon potatoes that were nicely drenched in a lemony butter sauce. My boyfriend ordered the kebabs, which was a special not featured on the menu— they were full of flavor and very delicious.
Kiki’s also had lots of small touches I personally really enjoyed that made it feel very cozy and welcoming, like small coat hooks behind the tables and lots of authentic Greek touches. I also didn’t feel like they rushed us at any point, despite being very busy and I appreciated that.
Overall I thought the prices were good too for the quality of the food, definitely try and come on an off day or time though because I’ve tried to get in before and the wait times were ridiculous. I’d recommend Kiki’s for a date night and some authentic Greek food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun LES Greek spot—Kiki's delivers big, flavorful portions without breaking the bank! Food was great: grilled octopus tender and charred just right, saganaki crispy and melty (flamed tableside fun), big Greek salad fresh and loaded, and lamb chops juicy with herbs. Everything hearty and satisfying.
Service was friendly and quick (they hustle in the small space). Atmosphere is cozy and energetic—dim lighting, packed tables, neighborhood buzz—feels like a lively Greek taverna in NYC, though it gets noisy and wait-heavy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus, Pastitchio, Fried Calamari, Spanakopita, Lamb Chops and French Fries, Soup, Feta Toast, Feta Cheese \u0026 Kalamata Olives Sprinkled with Oregano and Olive Oil, Salade Feta Huile D’Olive Citron
Overall underwhelming and wouldn’t return. Some of our food came out cold (sausage) that they took back to heat up and then charred it. Service seemed to be really frantic which makes for an unsettling experience overall. Also, whatever you do, don’t sit at communal table.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
This place was open during recent snowmageddon - which was the perfect time to have the moussaka and soups!
True gem of a spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was all really good but there was no heat on in the restaurant! It was insane to be able to actually see your breath INSIDE. 😭 I was shocked. Also the servers were doing that thing where they just put food down wherever which was confusing because we were a big party and we were all trying new things, so we all ended up eating some of each others food because we didn't know what was what and who ordered what lol. The interior of the restaurant was cute but please for the love of all thats good turn the heat on. My toes were numb by the end of the meal and everyone was wearing coats and hats.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
Been to this place too many times. A to go place if you don’t know where to eat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Brittany is a wonderful and attentive server
Service: 5
I don't like it. The only time I walked in here I was ordering takeout and a french couple behind me were aggresively making out. I was single and sad at the time and it made me REALLY ANGRY. Idc if you lock lips in public but please give me some space and tbh 7pm in July (very sunny) is too early.
I love this place. I’ve been coming for years and it never disappoints. The food and wine are consistently delicious and the price is great. The staff is always friendly. This is a staple.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was wonderful. Service was pretty bad. It just seemed like they didn't give a shit. Maybe because I was a single person sitting at the bar but I had to ask for my salad that was forgotten, retrieve my own utensils from another table and zero follow up on how the meal was. It wasn't that busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
I went here the other day with my friends, and we had high expectations. The tzatziki was good, but the calamari was very disappointing not crispy at all. For my main, I ordered the chicken with lemon roasted potatoes. While the chicken was juicy and tender, the potatoes weren’t actually roasted, the sauce was room temp?, and it lacked any real lemon flavor. good vibes though and nice ambiance.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Being Greek I was very excited and curious to try this place, from the menu the options seemed nice and with dishes we would eat at home. I ordered what I had missed for so long, but for some reason, as said in other comments, the simple dishes we ordered (kayanas, imam baildi, melitzanosalata and fava), which are quite easy and common, were a bit disappointing. I see people ordering sea food, meat and moussaka, and maybe they are better (but also more touristic), but for the simplicity of the dishes we ordered I was expecting much better flavor. The imam baildi seemed not properly cooked and the fava tasted a bit off. Personally I couldn’t finish any of the dishes, just enough for some few bites.
The atmosphere was really nice and overall we liked the place. It was a little bit weird that I couldn’t wait for my friend that arrived five minutes after me seated in a table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Busy Greek restaurant tucked away on Division Street with generous portions and very reasonable prices. The space is loud and lively, with communal tables and a casual vibe, and dishes like lamb chops, grilled octopus, and zucchini fries are perfect for sharing with friends. Expect a wait at peak times since they don’t really rely on heavy signage or flashy decor, just good food and a fun atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Very good spot. The food was delicious and authentic, and reasonably priced (including the wine). The general experience was a bit chaotic and possibly uncomfortable, but that's part of the Greek taverna experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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