The staff was amiable and accommodating; service was friendly and prompt. The setting is nicely Greek - in traditional white and blue; the food is upscale Greek export; the prices are New York. I have no complaints about the experience or the food. Two of us dined - sharing an appetizer and a dessert; each of us had a glass of wine, a mid-priced entree (one fish, one vegetarian) and a cup of coffee. The cost, with tip, was a bit above $175.00. I'd like to say that is more than it should have been but I may be out of touch with NYC dining reality - so I refrain.
RaviS
Roast lamb (a special) with lemon roasted potatoes was excellent, so was everything else. Food is very authentic, like the real deal compared to other greek restaurants which are not as genuine. George is a great host, restaurant is nicely decorated and service is very good. Not cheap but worth it
Michaelj
We sat upstairs, the table was great and in a fairly quiet location. The restaurant gets busy quite early... it is quieter after 8PM. The food was very good, the service was fine ( seems they only have one waiter for the upstairs and he was moving all nite) . The drinks, especially the wine could have been a better pour. Otherwise everything was great... look forward to returning..
KarinaO
Korali is truly my neighborhood gem. I've been dining here for years and food quality is always consistently outstanding, delicious and healthy dishes to cater all palates, generous wine pours and friendliest service. Everyone there is a star.
SaemL
Excellent service! The staff was very attentive and helpful despite having to deal with a large clunky stroller. They were very kind and offered help every step. Was also accommodating. The food recommendations were also on par and delicious. Had the tuna steak and it was made perfectly and the flavors were also fantastic. I left the restaurant feeling full but also healthy after the meal, unlike other places that left me feeling greasy. The ambiance and decor were sophisticated, relaxing, and quiet even for a young toddler.
NYCgal
Very disappointing dinner. Terrible value. Spanikopita was fine. Shrimp Santorini costing about $32 had four large shrimp (2 bites each), very little feta and lots of orzo, could have used more sauce. Vegetarian moussaka did not resemble moussaka having lots of cooked peppers, little eggplant, some potato, and bechamel just on top - with little flavor.
Hairfactorynyc
Excellent food, friendly staff and owners! A perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stef 305
Lovely fresh octopus, scallops and lemon potatoes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John
The staff treated us well, placing us in a quiet spot in the rear of the restaurant. The mezze was excellent and the well priced Greek wine a good accompaniment. But for my daughter who had mussels, we were disappointed by our main courses: not enough eggplant tin the moussaka and overdone chicken. We will give it another try but may focus on first courses.
Jay R.
Two couples had dinner at Korali before a show at the nearby 92nd St Y. We shared hummus to start - it was lighter than I expected but still good. Women really enjoyed shrimp Santorini, my friend had plaki, a striped bass dish, and I had the grilled dorado. Service was excellent. The decor inside was attractive. Everyone was very happy with the experience.
Came here for the pre fixe lunch on my birthday and had a great meal with my family. $29 for an appetizer, entree & dessert. Portions were big and super tasty. We’ll be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklavas
Mirsa Quintanilla
The food was wonderful, as was the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mina
What a welcoming ambiance! George made us feel comfortable immediately, and the staff were wonderful too. Add the delicious food (and great company), it was a lovely evening. Highly recommend Korali
Lauren L.
Excellent food and great service!!! The order went into the kitchen immediately, and I loved how nice our server was. He treated us with warmth and efficient service. I ordered the crab cakes. The sauce was delicious. The crab cakes were warm and soft. The dish also came with a salad. The salad dressing was delicious, although I do not know the name. The crab cake came with lemon, which added zest to the food
The staff was amiable and accommodating; service was friendly and prompt. The setting is nicely Greek - in traditional white and blue; the food is upscale Greek export; the prices are New York. I have no complaints about the experience or the food. Two of us dined - sharing an appetizer and a dessert; each of us had a glass of wine, a mid-priced entree (one fish, one vegetarian) and a cup of coffee. The cost, with tip, was a bit above $175.00. I'd like to say that is more than it should have been but I may be out of touch with NYC dining reality - so I refrain.
Roast lamb (a special) with lemon roasted potatoes was excellent, so was everything else. Food is very authentic, like the real deal compared to other greek restaurants which are not as genuine. George is a great host, restaurant is nicely decorated and service is very good. Not cheap but worth it
We sat upstairs, the table was great and in a fairly quiet location. The restaurant gets busy quite early... it is quieter after 8PM. The food was very good, the service was fine ( seems they only have one waiter for the upstairs and he was moving all nite) . The drinks, especially the wine could have been a better pour. Otherwise everything was great... look forward to returning..
Korali is truly my neighborhood gem. I've been dining here for years and food quality is always consistently outstanding, delicious and healthy dishes to cater all palates, generous wine pours and friendliest service. Everyone there is a star.
Excellent service! The staff was very attentive and helpful despite having to deal with a large clunky stroller. They were very kind and offered help every step. Was also accommodating. The food recommendations were also on par and delicious. Had the tuna steak and it was made perfectly and the flavors were also fantastic. I left the restaurant feeling full but also healthy after the meal, unlike other places that left me feeling greasy. The ambiance and decor were sophisticated, relaxing, and quiet even for a young toddler.
Very disappointing dinner. Terrible value. Spanikopita was fine. Shrimp Santorini costing about $32 had four large shrimp (2 bites each), very little feta and lots of orzo, could have used more sauce. Vegetarian moussaka did not resemble moussaka having lots of cooked peppers, little eggplant, some potato, and bechamel just on top - with little flavor.
Excellent food, friendly staff and owners! A perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely fresh octopus, scallops and lemon potatoes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff treated us well, placing us in a quiet spot in the rear of the restaurant. The mezze was excellent and the well priced Greek wine a good accompaniment. But for my daughter who had mussels, we were disappointed by our main courses: not enough eggplant tin the moussaka and overdone chicken. We will give it another try but may focus on first courses.
Two couples had dinner at Korali before a show at the nearby 92nd St Y. We shared hummus to start - it was lighter than I expected but still good. Women really enjoyed shrimp Santorini, my friend had plaki, a striped bass dish, and I had the grilled dorado. Service was excellent. The decor inside was attractive. Everyone was very happy with the experience.
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Came here for the pre fixe lunch on my birthday and had a great meal with my family. $29 for an appetizer, entree & dessert. Portions were big and super tasty. We’ll be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklavas
The food was wonderful, as was the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a welcoming ambiance! George made us feel comfortable immediately, and the staff were wonderful too. Add the delicious food (and great company), it was a lovely evening. Highly recommend Korali
Excellent food and great service!!! The order went into the kitchen immediately, and I loved how nice our server was. He treated us with warmth and efficient service. I ordered the crab cakes. The sauce was delicious. The crab cakes were warm and soft. The dish also came with a salad. The salad dressing was delicious, although I do not know the name. The crab cake came with lemon, which added zest to the food
Nice place ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5