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Loi Estiatorio
Review
About
Travelers' Choice
2024
*Celebrate Easter at Loi Estiatorio! We will be open from 12pm-19pm for indoor and outdoor dining, as well as takeout and delivery on Sunday, March 31st with our Easter Specials, served alongside our a la carte menu! Spring has sprung at Loi Estiatorio, and we look forward to celebrating with you!* With the International Ambassador of Greek Gastronomy, Chef Maria Loi, at the helm, Loi Estiatorio is a Mediterranean oasis in the heart of Manhattan, celebrating the flavors and hospitality of Greece, like the Greeks. Loi Estiatorio is an upscale take on Chef Loi's homeland cuisine, an ode to her roots with a unique and innovative twist. The menu is 100% butter free.
Features
CUISINES
Greek
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Delivery
Discover
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Table Service
Takeout
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
Does this restaurant serve Romagna food?
Reserve a table
Order delivery
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Hours
Open until 10:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
Monday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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4.7
(683)
Excellent
565
Good
68
Average
26
Poor
13
Terrible
11
DreamaG
Cary376 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
Loi is a great Mediterranean restaurant in midtown. The atmosphere is quiet, quaint and inviting. The staff is attentive and welcoming all while attending to the customers needs. We had the pre fixe lunch menu which offers a variety of options with large portion sizes at a great price. The waitress was lovely offering her suggestions but never bothering us or rushing through the meal. They have a full bar and a good wine menu with Greek wines. A wonderful restaurant option.
Written February 17, 2025
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Carmen C
New York City18 contributions
Jan 2025 • friends
Healthy Greek Food will definitely go back. Nicola was very attentive and gave us the full scoop of the restaurant and how Loi runs the restaurant with good healthy Ingredients no butter dishes prepared with pure Greek olive oil and no sugar desserts made with honey. We loved it and will definitely go back.
Written February 1, 2025
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AG
New York City1 contribution
Mar 2024 • friends
The most authentic Greek food in NYC...all prepared without butter! In a city with so many culinary delights, finding a restaurant that consistently delivers both delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere can be quite special. Almost 10 years for me! The staff goes above and beyond to create a memorable experience and make you feel like family. And then there's the incomparable and indefatigable Chef Maria Loi, the "Julia Child of Greece", who greets all patrons with her signature smile! Loi will capture your palate and heart!
Written March 5, 2024
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Marie A
6 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
Booked a table for Christmas Day , after reading good reviews . We ordered the halloumi starter which was literally thin strips of halloumi with a drizzle of honey ( 1 starter between 2 ) for mains we had the Greek lamb & potatoes. I really love Greek food & the lamb came & it was chewy & bland , sat in almost a bucket of oil . We had a glass of wine each & water . We were given stale pitta with Hummus ( we did not ask for this ) . The chef/ Owner came out & did not seem happy , we did not know who she was. We were given a small mousse like thing on the house , at the finish of our meal . We expected to pay around $120 ( around £100 ) as it was Christmas Day but when the bill came for $224.28 (£180) we were totally gob smacked . This was very very average & bland food & so overpriced . We visited several other restaurants in NYC , more upmarket with good food & we’re not overcharged like at this one . Honestly don’t fall for the reviews like we did
Written January 1, 2025
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Rochelle F
Randolph1287 contributions
Dec 2024 • friends
We met friends for dinner (me meet in NYC) and heard this restaurant was great. It is way overpriced! The food is bland and just okay. The mushroom barley soup was eh; the Greek salad was ok (but cost $25 for a small appetizer portion). The main of branzino was barely visible on the plate accompanied by soggy and overcooked broccoli. My lamb shank with orzo was actually quite tasty.
they did offer a free yogurt with honey to all of us when she just had tea after the meal.
The service was good.
Overall a disappointing place.
Written December 8, 2024
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Sofronia
16 contributions
Dec 2024 • friends
My friend and I were in the city for my birthday recently and requested to have lunch at this wonderful restaurant! We had such a memorable experience! Coming from Boston I had heard of Chef Maria Loi previously from watching her popular Greek cooking show on PBS and was so looking forward to dining there. It didn't disappoint!
When we arrived, we were warmly greeted by Alex who was extremely friendly and helpful. My friend and I each ordered soup to start. The fasoulada (white bean soup) was so flavorful! The lentil soup (fakes) also was delicious reminiscent of my grandmother's recipe. We also enjoyed the beet salad and spreads with pita bread.
Everything we ate was very delicious, fresh and healthy! We noticed also that Chef Maria has her own brand of olive oil on the table which seemed to be of excellent quality.
To top it off, we had the pleasure of meeting her! What a delightful person! She surprised me by bringing us complementary desserts with a birthday candle.
This is an upscale Greek restaurant with a cozy friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend it and hope to return in the future!
Written December 25, 2024
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Terri S
Cincinnati9 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
We saw great reviews so tried this Greek restaurant… we were the first customers in, greeted by the owner who introduced us to the Chef!!! We enjoyed cold water and amazing pita and the “Lio” Tzatziki and red sauce, and a rich, full Merlot from Crete. We enjoyed talking with the owner so much and discovered a brother of his is an a colleague of my husband from Kentucky! We enjoyed the spinach pie and the bean soup, licking the bowl 😎!!! Then we felt like royals devouring the baklava, but then we were so surprised at the addition of the home made Greek yogurt with honey and the chocolate cake!! We feel so blessed, and content!! Thank you, Luis, for a surprising wonderful afternoon , and a treat for all of our senses!!!
Written July 31, 2024
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BPJP
Madison254 contributions
May 2024 • couples
We were so lucky to find a table without a reservation on a Friday night at Loi but we're sure glad we took the chance. This restaurant is not to be missed and we can't wait to return!
We were welcomed warmly and the service was outstanding - professional, friendly and efficient. The staff worked in concert together to make sure we wanted for nothing and it felt as if we were dining at their home as you could sense their pride in the restaurant and the authentic food they serve.
And the FOOD! Every dish was amazing, perfectly prepared/seasoned and made with love. We decided to do lots of small plates vs. entrees - we enjoyed their delicious greek spreads with pita, the octopus with fava, grilled calamari, gigante beans and the stuffed eggplant. All happily eaten with a bottle of delicious Greek white wine.
We were stuffed and decided against dessert but the Loi team couldn't let us say goodbye without trying some of Maria's famous desserts - out came a plate with three small servings of sweets. What a nice touch! They were all delicious but our favorite was the homemade greek yogurt with honey...we're still talking about it!
A big thank you to the Loi team for an amazing meal and we look forward to returning again!
Written May 29, 2024
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Keith N
Cheltenham205 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Came here for an 80th birthday with my in-laws and thoroughly enjoyed both the food and the ambience. The restaurant is very unassuming from the outside... indeed I would go as far as to say that I would have avoided it if I hadn't read good reviews beforehand. But once inside, it's like being in a little piece of Greece that's been picked up and put in NYC. The staff were all very attentive and friendly. The food was top quality and the three vegetarians in the party all found sufficient choice (the spinach pie was particularly good). The seafood lover enjoyed the king prawns. It was a nice touch to have suggested dessert wine and liqueur parings with the desserts. All in all, a very enjoyable evening.
Written June 3, 2024
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John H
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • friends
Loi Estiatorio
New York City
Loi Estiatorio with Alex - Among Top 10 Things to Do in Manhattan!
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Run, do not walk, to Loi Estiatorio, 132 W 58th St; NY, NY 10019! This was my second time here, as I do not get to Manhattan often and Chef Maria Loi is Better Than Ever! Loi Estiatorio has expanded their plant-based options (since I am now vegan, that made me jump for joy!) We had the melitzanosalata (eggplant dip) and humus (wow... the very Best humus!) with pita and cucumbers for an appetizer. This was a terrific start! My (non-vegan) friend had shrimp pasta for his entree. He said it was soooooo good! Chef Maria Loi knows how to blend her ingredients to make something that is better than if the ingredients were eaten separately. The shrimp and Greek pasta with feta cheese and tomatoes, onions, and garlic was a fantastic treat for my friend! I had roasted vegetables, including patates lemonates (roasted lemon potatoes) that were out-of-this-world! We then had a feast of desserts including walnut cake, chocolate cake, yogurt, and, the piece de resistance... baklava - the Best you will ever have! - (and it's plant-based!) This baklava has spiced honey drizzled over walnuts wrapped in crispy phyllo layers... Do not leave without having this! All the wonderful food is made even better by the very warm, caring staff at Loi Estiatorio! Everyone there goes out of his or her way to make sure your experience is the Best it can be. Special shout-out to Alex! And of course, the very talented Chef Maria Loi. To be in her presence is to be with Greatness. I cannot wait to get back to Loi Estiatorio again! You will count a meal here as one of Manhattan's highlights! 100,000 stars! Thank you, Alex and Chef Maria Loi!
Written September 17, 2024
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Sophia W
New York City37 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
Loi Estiatorio is truly the best restaurant! The staff is wonderful, the food is outstanding, and Chef Maria is amazing. I love this place; it’s a high-quality restaurant in New York. The service is incredibly fast, and the food melts in your mouth. The welcoming staff makes you feel at home, making it perfect for families. Be sure to make reservations, as it's always busy. I recently celebrated my birthday here and couldn’t be happier. Thank you so much, Loi Estiatorio—I will be back many times! ❤️😍❤️
Written July 22, 2024
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alixrap
Grancia198 contributions
Jun 2022 • business
Era jnteresting and complete menu.
We had appetizers and then some of us normal
Menu dishes and two of us share a fish by the pound.
The fish was really good. We spent a couple of weeks in New York and surrounding and this fish was really cooked to perfection and with a fair price.
Great experience
Written June 19, 2022
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lamyaa
Boston39 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
I had the pleasure of dining at the best Greek restaurant, and it exceeded all my expectations. Every dish we ordered was not only delicious but also incredibly authentic, offering a true taste of Greece. The service was exceptional, and the gesture of providing honey and a complimentary dessert was a delightful surprise that added to the overall positive experience. This restaurant is, without a doubt, a hidden gem that's absolutely worth a visit. An amazing culinary journey with authentic Greek flavors and outstanding service.
Written October 28, 2023
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Steven M
6 contributions
Apr 2024 • friends
The six of us had a great experience last night at Loi's. Per their suggestion we ordered different dishes and shared family style. There was not a single disappointing dish there. The desserts were all excellent, especially the cheescake, which was not as heavy as other cheesecake I have had at other places.
Written April 13, 2024
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Martine Gagné
Quebec City304 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
The service was excellent and the food very good! The lady serving us arranged a dish combination for me to support my Keto/gluten free diet. My husband had the lentil soup and the lamb dish which were both great. They have a nice selection of greek wines. The ambiance was not what we expected. It was very quiet. Oksana was our server and we truly appreciated her. I would recommend this restaurant.
Written March 13, 2024
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