Loi Estiatorio

I have been to this Greek restaurant twice, though I seem to have forgotten to write my first review from several years ago. My second time was about 2 months ago, and it was a late-birthday meal with two others. The first time we were sat outside, and while comfortable, I would recommend the inside as part of the lovely experience here, as the staff inside are friendly, and the inside is charming. This is especially true of Chef Loi herself, who is a character and makes everyone there feel special. To drink, for the first time, I am pretty sure I got the Xios Spritz which was enjoyable, refreshing, slightly sweet, and with a good anise flavor from the mastiha. The last time I had a glass of white wine. Both times, we were served nice, warm pita bread, which pairs well with their good-qual

Loi is unbelievable!!! When it comes to food, friendliness and flexibility. Myself and my wife were having a micro-wedding in Central Park and wanted something amazing that was close by so we could all walk, following our ceremony at the Ladies Pavilion. Alex and Maria (Loi Estiatorio) could not have been more accommodating and flexible to make our wedding day and reception so amazing and so memorable. First of all, the food is a delight. Greek food that blows Gyro's or kabobs away (those are great too, but Loi is a whole different levl of great). The Octopus appetizer (which we loved having eaten at Loi in the past) was a favorite by all. Branzino and Lamb Shanks were popular dinner options, and the menu had something for everybody. Great shared appetizers to start, beautiful entrees to

My dining experience at Loi Estiatorio, was perfect. Soon as I walked in, I was greeted warmly by Chef Loi and her staff and felt welcomed before I even sat down. The atmosphere was sophisticated and friendly, the staff were knowledgeable and attentive, and the food was exquisite. I ordered the shrimp pasta and it was amazing. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the shrimp was bursting with flavor. I had zero complaints throughout the night, but it was comforting to see Chef Loi always circulating around the tables, making sure everything was to our expectation, and it most certainly was. She was so caring and consistent. She made us feel at home, and we were very appreciative of that. With so many restaurants in New York City, choosing the right place for a meal is always a hard decisio

Incredible food and outstanding products, full of flavor and authentic taste, made with ultra-fresh ingredients. And above all, a smiling chef and a genuinely welcoming team. We had a wonderful evening tonight. Thank you to the entire team !

Had a really great experience here! The staff was super friendly and made great suggestions. The lamb was so delicious! Cooked perfectly and melts in your mouth. The food is organic with nothing fried or use of butter. Although the food was delicious, I could not fully give this place 5 stars because it just lacked full flavor. The food tasted very simple and very lightly seasoned, if at all. It was also pretty expensive which I understand because of the location, the services the dining space and so on. However, as someone who comes from ethnic background where things like flavor and spice are such a huge part of my culture, my taste buds left wanting something more so take my review with a much needed grain of salt. On the flip side, if you’re someone looking for food made simply but don