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Hours
Tue
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wed
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thu
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sat
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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4.5
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PRICE RANGE
$41.00 – $80.00
CUISINES
Seafood, Greek
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
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Thalassa Restaurant, located in a historic building at 179 Franklin Street in Tribeca, Thalassa has been a neighborhood fixture since 2002. Once used as a warehouse for Greek olives and cheeses, the space (designed by renowned architect Jean-Pierre Heim) is now one of the most authentic Greek eateries in New York City.
PRICE RANGE
$41.00 – $80.00
CUISINES
Seafood, Greek
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Late Night
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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4.5
162 reviews
Excellent
97
Very good
37
Average
15
Poor
4
Terrible
9
Holly Badali
Jersey Shore2 contributions
May 2022 • none
As someone who has eaten in many fine dining restaurants across the country and the globe, I was impressed by just about everything at Thalassa. The menu offers the highest quality choices for just about any type of diner, prepared in a creative way. I went with a friend, and we enjoyed the intimacy of a corner table, knowledgeable staff that were attentive but not intrusive, perfect lighting and artwork that drew you into the environment. The Lavraki also known as Branzino in North America was amazing. We had the Shrimp Santorini and the Whipped Ricotta along with the King Shrimp that were equally delicious. The wine list is impressive, and the atmosphere is perfect for a romantic evening, a night with friends or any occasion for that matter. It is a must try.
Holly B.
Written May 23, 2022
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Living2Travel
United States287 contributions
Mar 2023 • none
A group of 7 of us went to celebrate a birthday at Thalassa. The service was excellent; the waiter was constantly coming to our table to ensure we had everything we needed. The appetizers were delicious, but unfortunately, my prime rib (although a good cut) was not seasoned.... it did not taste like anything. Next time, I will most likely stick to appetizers.
Written March 16, 2023
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handyspanner
London681 contributions
Sep 2022 • none
We ate here for dinner as a party of four. The food and service could not be faulted, with the food being professionally presented. We chose to share our dishes and for starters we chose the spreads, octopus, cheese pies and the saganaki, all of which were extremely tasty.
For mains we had the Bronzino, dorado and the lamb chops.
We enjoyed a couple of bottles of white from Santorini.
Overall, we enjoyed a excellent meal in fine surroundings with great service.
Written September 16, 2022
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Paegas
New York City187 contributions
Jan 2023 • none
Service needs improvement. We arrived and needed an extra chair for our party. They told us to wait to get one with plenty chairs at set up tables available and started asking for our drinks orders. I told them I would prefer to get a chair first before ordering a drink, having to stand while others were seated. The server said 'it's coming, what would you like to drink' - seriously - I asked, please get me a chair first, then I'll order a drink, it's awkward standing here with everyone else seated. How can you not just grab a chair and fill it in where you took it from 2 min later , but make a customer stand because you want to take drinks first? Basics. Food was ok, drinks ok, nothing special and service was ok too just took too long to get attention. many better places in the City to choose from where they get it right.
Written February 15, 2023
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Dr Z
Miami72 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Excellent Greek and American in a beautiful setting. Super attentive service. Try the oysters at the bar before the dinner, the sauces are exquisite. Definitely pick the trio of fish tartare, the dips, and the octopus to start. The lamb shank is a great entree, as are the lavraki and sword fish. Awesome place for a big party or couples alike. More casual than Milo’s or Avra midtown.
Written January 4, 2020
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Paegas
New York City187 contributions
Jan 2023 • friends
The service was lacking. We had to ask for things, repeatedly, and the attentiveness wasn’t there. Too many places in the city to choose from. I would skip this one next time.
Written August 5, 2023
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Jeffrey L
Dix Hills244 contributions
Nov 2022 • business
everything was excellent. greek salad, chicken soup, snapper was not fishy at all and chocolate cake were all delicious. bartender made an excellent old fashioned. great experience
Written November 13, 2022
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Laura F
Chiang Mai16 contributions
Nov 2021 • business
Visited for business purposes as a large group. Several of my team and I fell very ill with food poisoning (2 of has scollops, and the other lobster) it ruined the remainder of our trip (I for one was bed bound and had to close to a toilet for days)
What’s more concerning is I contacted you to inform you but had no response
Written November 22, 2021
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George S
Hamburg3 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
I visited Thalassa with my girlfriend during restaurant week. The dishes served were tremendous. I can really recommend the octopus with the Gigantes beans as well as the Lauraki and the lamb chops. The atmosphere is relaxed and the music is not too loud for a conversation.
All in all, an experience that was most definitely worth it. If you ever need a great Greek in Manhattan, you cannot do much wrong here.
Written January 24, 2020
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Nia
3 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
Thalassa is absolutely amazing!!! I had my baby shower there (as well as engagement party back in the day) and both events were remarkable. They are super accommodating, work with your budget, offer you so much more for a much better price than other NYC restaurants would and everything is beautiful. The food is always delicious and unique, you can't go wrong with their scallops wrapped in gataifi or lamb chops or lavraki... Service is great as everyone is super kind and attentive. I highly recommend Thalassa for your next event or dinner date.
Written December 18, 2019
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Mela C
Brooklyn5 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
I had two amazing events at Thalassa Restaurant. One was my wedding reception, the other was my non-profit's annual fundraiser. Both events were magical, fun, classy, but not stuffy. The food is delicious and the service outstanding. I can always count on Thalassa to make my events perfect. They even provided lovely decor, making my life so much easier. I also had a few meals, snacks, drinks here, and every single time was just a lovely, easy, and delicious experience. Thank you Thalassa!
Written December 16, 2019
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Ted W
Atlanta34 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
My wife and I dined on Saturday night with a 7:00 reservation. We were given a warm welcome and reviewed the fish options (whole fish on ice) prior to being seated. Our server was very helpful in making our choices. We were given warm bread and a combination plate of hummus, olives, and olive oil to start. We shared a simple arugula salad. And then we were delighted with grilled snapper and vegetables. We were very content with our meal and did not order dessert. But they provided a complimentary small glass of dessert wine and a small sampler of treats anyway. The decor of the restaurant is very nice as well. A wonderful evening. We will be back.
Written November 16, 2019
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gemarron
Albany215 contributions
Nov 2019 • couples
We arrived at 830 on Friday night and were alarmed to find no one there in the place. As most people we judge how good a restaurant is by how busy it is especially in NYC and especially on Friday night at 830. We almost got up and left but decided to stay. The food was pretty good but the service was 75% started off ok and then they disappeared. We won’t be back too many options in NYC! It wasn’t cheap either! The whole experience was a little strange.
Written November 12, 2019
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Terry S
Jacksonville Beach626 contributions
Nov 2019 • couples
I love Greek food and enjoy it as often as possible. I can say that this restaurant far exceeded my expectations. The seafood was fresh and full of flavor. Our appetizer was the grilled octopus, and for my main, I ordered the swordfish with asparagus. I hope to revisit soon so that I can sample more from the menu. The service was five star as well.
Written November 1, 2019
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cristina n
Savannah60 contributions
Oct 2019 • family
I had dinner at this restaurant last night. I picked it up as a “ Mediterranean restaurant near you “ on Google. It was an amazing dinner, twith impeccable service.experience experienceexperience experience.
Written October 27, 2019
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