Taverna Kyclades East Village

Food was good. Octopus nice and tender, fish fresh. Try sample of their spreads with warm pita. Chicken was a bit dry. Got complementary dessert as well, nice touch. But, what is 3.75% NON CASH CHARGE? i thought maybe that's 'new NYC thing', since i haven't been in a while, but this is only establishment during our stay that actually put that charge on a check.

I recently had lunch with a friend at a Greek restaurant located in the East Village. It's incredibly convenient as it's located right next to a subway exit. Every dish we ordered was delicious, but I highly recommend trying their grilled octopus - it was so tender. The scallops were also incredibly juicy and full of flavor, and the pasta was bursting with flavor as well. Surprisingly, I decided to try the baby shark, and it was absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be returning in the future

Had: Octopodi, fried calamari, traditional Greek salad, spanakopita, Lavraki, Kyclades special, Oyster bay Sauvignon blanc

It had been a while since I had been to the Astoria spot of this location but I remember loving my experience. Great seafood (and awesome portions), great ambiance, and a great staff. The last time I visited it was a perfect summer night, the restaurant was packed. All in my group were happy and content with everything. I remember the calamari being a particular standout. Flash forward to now, the winter of 2023, to their spot in the East Village and thankfully not much has changed. Food is still good, portions are a-plenty (wait till you see what a "medium" salad looks like), and the staff is sweet and hospitable. While my current lifestyle does not allow me to indulge in every single thing I would've loved to have had on the menu, this is seafood we're talking about, and so even on a low-carb kick, this place has some fantastic and delicious options. The Paidaki (lamb chops) are absolutely delicious. I'm usually not the biggest fan of lamb chops in restaurants since you get very little and often pay a lot. But these were a perfect size, seasoned wonderfully, and had amazing taste. Prepared exactly how they should be, and again, portions here are friggin' awesome. Loved these. I didn't have the Lemon Potatoes but let me tell you, my date absolutely loved them, they looked incredible and smelled friggin' amazing, so I had to add a pic here cause you need to get these. They're a perfect side. The Oktapodi (octopus) is categorized under "Appetizers" but this is a full meal. Again, going back to the portions that they serve here, this is a pretty big app if you ask me. Absolutely DELICIOUS. Loved every single bite. Flavored and seasoned to bring out all of the delicious flavors, this was a great dish and I'm sure they'll rearrange this and put this under their "Mains" cause damn, this ain't no starter. They also do a nice little show of cutting it up for you before you dig in. The scallops were delicious, very plump, and very big. Another great starter and it was swimming in butter. And lemme tell you: scallops and butter are the way to go. Just so damn good. Any salad you get from here is a winner. Just make sure you get feta cheese along with it. Because if you don't, you're doing it wrong. Great spot and awesome service, can't wait to go back. Oh, and there's an actual fish market towards the back of this restaurant so you can literally see the freshness of your food when it's being prepared, and maybe take some fish home with you if hanging out with whole fish after dinner is your thing.

Taverna Kyclades is a great spot in the east village for seafood lovers! The MUST gets are: - lemon potatoes (so good I was inhaling them) - octopus (pro tip: dip the table bread in the oil) - lamb chops (full of flavor and cooked to perfection) I’m not a huge seafood lover but i still thoroughly enjoyed my meal!