Korali Estiatorio

We live just a couple of blocks away, and we can't thank Korali enough for getting through the challenges of Covid and continually standing strong. This place is truly a neighborhood gem.The restaurant has a cozy, Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere with a relaxed vibe. The manager is incredibly attentive--he takes care of everyone, noticing all the little details, offering surprise drinks or free desserts. Korali is always buzzing during dinner service, yet he manages to create a warm, welcoming sense of community.Some of our favorite dishes include:Greek Salad - Unlike many Greek restaurants, Korali's Greek Salad is full of flavor--refreshing and delicious.Korali Salad - Spinach, beets, feta cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette. So good! I am a bit fan of the beets they serve. Eggplant and Zucchini Chips - A standout appetizer, served with tzatziki. You just can't stop eating them.Greek Chicken Meatballs - My kids always want two orders of these. They're that good.Three Spreads - A must-try! You can choose any three spreads, served with a plate of warm pita. We usually get melitzanosalata (eggplant spread), tzatziki, and hummus.Grilled Octopus - The combination of capers, oregano, and red wine vinegar is perfect. Korali prepares this dish with a ceviche-like twist--refreshing and flavorful.Lamb Chops (Paidakia) - A must-try! The lamb chops are juicy, tender, and melt in your mouth with a beautifully simple, well-balanced flavor.Scallops - Always fresh, creamy with a nice sear, and large in size. A great value for the quality.Lavraki (Branzino) - You can't visit a Greek restaurant without having Branzino! It's the signature dish that shows off the chef's skills, and Korali's doesn't disappoint.One time, we celebrated Thanksgiving there with a large group (it's such a great restaurant, and so convenient ). The manager treated us to generous pours of whiskey, a delightful cocktail to try after I finished mine, and a huge plate of Greek desserts! I absolutely love their baklava, Galaktoboureko, and Greek lemon cake. The Greek yogurt with strawberries and blueberries is also a sweet treat.

This is a beautiful little restaurant. You greeted immediately by a cheerful host. The restaurant is spotless. The lighting is pleasant. The menu is absolutely perfect. There are choices for everyone and everything is well portioned and prepared. The meals are plated beautifully. My eggplant salad, lentil soup and Korali salad were absolutely delicious. The fish and chicken kebabs were perfectly cooked and sauce. I cannot think of a better Greek restaurant which is more consistent and reasonable in all of Manhattan.

Korali has such a beautiful space. We were greeted by the owner who was happy to have us even though we did not have a reservation. While we waited for my bfs dad, we ordered a glass of the Greek red wine.. wish I could remember the name but it was the first one on the list. I wanted something light and fruit forward and the wine list is designed light to heavy so the server recommended the first one. For appetizer I've got the 3 dips for $27 - babaganoush, feta cheese, and tzatziki. Great deal and delicious pita! For our meals we tried the lamb chops and the scallops and they were amazing!

Went for lunch this week. Was greeted warmly at the door and seated promptly. The atmosphere had great Greek character and we received a lot of natural light through the windows - corner building - that was nice! We had excellent service. As we sat, we had discussed our recent trip to Greece, where we'd traveled all about over the course of 8 days. The food was very much on par with some of the best that we had on our trip; nice bar too! Wish we lived closer to Korali Estiatorio - but are happy to say that we look forward to future visits!

This is a good Greek spot/ addition to the upper east side. The Spanakopita was tasty, hummus and tzaziki sauce were great too. My friends said the greek salad and their shrimp dish was good as well. Our cocktails were very tasty. The one part I had an issue with was that the windows were left wide open on a pretty hot nyc summer night and there was AC going but it was not as cool in there as we would have liked or thought it would be. The table next to us also had the same complaint. Also there were little fruit flys around our table, possibly due to the windows being left open. I would recommend this spot for its cocktails and food though.

Nice relaxed restaurant for casual-formal dining. The restaurant looks very authentic and it's well decorated. I went with a couple of co-workers and we shared several appetizers. We had the CHOICE OF THREE SPREADS with the MELITZANOSALATA, FAVA, and HUMMUS, then GRILLED OCTOPUS, SHRIMP SAGANAKI, HALOUMI cheese, SPANAKOPITA (SPINACH PIE), SEAFOOD CROQUETTES, KEFTEDAKIA SMYRNEIKA (MEATBALLS). If you need some extra pita bread is $2. The food is good but a bit expensive for the quality.ESPAÑOL:Restaurante de ambiente relajado y amable perfecto para comidas casuales o formales. El restaurante es muy auténtico y está bien decorado. Fui con un par de compañeros del trabajo y compartimos varios aperitivos. Tomamos los tres platos de untar: MELITZANOSALATA, FAVA, and HUMMUS, luego GRILLED OCTOPUS, SHRIMP SAGANAKI, HALOUMI cheese, SPANAKOPITA (espinaca y queso en hojaldre), SEAFOOD CROQUETTES, KEFTEDAKIA SMYRNEIKA (albóndigas). Si necesitas extra pan de pita es $2. La comida es buena pero un poco cara para la calidad.

We wanted to try a new Greek place in the neighborhood, as Yasouvlaki needed a little break, so Korali came up as an option. We will never return.(1) food is expensive and tasteless. Entrees are $30-50+. While you do get decent sized portions, the quality lacks. The dips were mediocre and all proteins we ordered tasted rushed and under-marinated/ seasoned.(2) drinks are nothing to write home about. $10+ beers, meh wine, cocktails didn't appeal to us. (3) servers tried, which is why this is a 2/5, not a 1/5(4) atmosphere fine. It looks like a Greek restaurant. We're on the UES, so not surprising, but the crowd is older. The only people there under 50, minus us, were out with their parents & grandparents 2/5. Very disappointing. Skip it.

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

Outstanding lunch at Korali! We wound up not even ordering an entree, but just having 5 appetizers to remind us what a lovely taste of Greek could be. We are from Long Island so there are several Greek restaurants, but it's hard to find fine dining authentic locations. This hit the spot. Thank you Korali!

Started with a delicious Greek salad perfectly dressed. Leg of lamb was deliciously moist and flavorful accompanied by delicious roasted vegetables, topped with a plentiful sprig of fresh rosemary. George was our waiter who recommended wine which was wonderful. We sat in the loft which gave us an enjoyable overview of the restaurant.