Snack Taverna

Seriously, the food is outstanding, authentic and imaginative. Our host was phenomenally friendly and helpful (maybe they've replaced the bad hostess??). I adore this restaurant!! Pros: food, wine selection Cons: not good for groups more

the reviewer from 4/25 was absolutely right! i don't know if there's been a change in staffing or what since i last went but the current host was repellent. i'll spare you the details since it sounds lots of reviewers have had the same experience. this place was good when first opened but i won't be back. give me a break, you've got to get it together when it's new york and there are gazillions of other choices with better service. the food is ok but not worth the attitude. the initial good reviews here about the place must have been before the current manager was hired. i would have walked out but my party wanted to give it a chance. don't bother: mindnumbingly rude service makes it practically fraud that people pay to go there. Pros: lighting, neighborhood Cons: horrible service, rude host, rude host more

While originally won over by the food, I will not return to Snack Taverna because of the rudeness of the manager/maitre d on two recent occasions. On the first occasion, he kept us standing while the table was obviously ready, and only begrudgingly agreed to accomodate our unexpected 5th guest. In the second instance, he directed his attitude toward friends to whom I had recommended the restaurant, rudely dismissing their inquiry as to whether the restaurant served liquor. They were so put off by his attitude that they got up and left. With many more friendly choices with great food in the West Village, I won't be returning to Snack Taverna. more

After having enjoyed SNACK we were excited to try SNACK Taverna. We made reservations for a Saturday night and confirmed them (as the SNACK staff requested) with a slight change in time. Imagine our surprise then when we arrived on time with out of town guests and were told we had no table reserved because we hadn't called yet a third time to reconfirm! Eating out shouldn't take this much effort. When the manager finally found us a table, he acted like he was doing us a big favor. He and the entire staff had attitudes, the portions were miniscule, the prices overinflated, the placed was cramped, and the food not all that great. Unless you like a large portion of ATTITUDE with your mousakka, AVOID at all costs. Cons: unprofessional manage, overpriced, cramped more

After arriving 5-10 minutes before our reservation, we were kept standing in this cramped place, even though there was an empty table. Another party of 3 arrived (late) and were given the last table. We were kept standing for another 40 minutes! Although the food (especially the roast chicken and skordalia) was memorable, the inexcusable wait was even more so. The prices were also inexcusable--$41 per person--without wine. Pros: Friendly wait staff, Tasty food Cons: incompetent maitre 'd, Overpriced, Cramped space more

The Food is AMAZING: skordalia, a mashed potato-garlic yummy goodness served with fresh, piping hot pita baked on site. Country sausage covered with pear-fennel compote, grilled to a crispy perfection. Cured beef, served thinly julienned with marinated cabbage on top of a butternut squash and dried fig on filo pastry. I cant describe how delicious this combination is. Main dish: chicken served with chickpeas, golden raisins, sauteed with butter and spices incredibly fragrant and melding beautifully together. The chicken was boneless but not skinless, and was rubbed with garlic and other spices and baked until golden and crisp but not so that the meat underneath was drythe meat, even the white, was juicy and flavorful. Gosh, oh gosh, it was so so so delicious! I was astonished at the quality of this restaurant. I will take all of my friends when they come to visit. Pros: FOOD!, Service, Ambience Cons: Nothing at all more

I've been to Snack and SoHo many times and I am never disappointed. My first excursion to this Snack was such a let down. I thought that everything tasted fine, some items were even great - but nothing was as good as the original Snack. This place just made us feel ripped-off. The appetizers were tremendously small, and they gave us one pita bread for four people even though we ordered four appetizers. Then, they charged us per extra pita that we requested. The main dishes were also very small, and all at the large price of $21-$25. Our waiter perpeutuated the feeling that all this place cares about is money. I think this place is trying too hard to be fancy, and they should stick to the old formula that works at the original Snack in SoHo. Pros: Location, Ambiance Cons: , Service more

I thought the menu here would be not at all what I would desire, being Greek, but I was taken here on a blind date and was so amazingly surprised! Really, you should check this place out. It's amazing!!! Food is excellent, service is warm and accomidating, in the feeling in general is welcoming and casual. You should definitely try it; it's definitely worth it. Pros: inovation of food, service, warmth Cons: no reservations more

Snack Taverna instantly thrusts Greek cuisine to the forefront of the New York food scene. Inspired interpretations of Greek classics join innovative original recipes to make this menu an instant favorite. The sausage with pear spoon sweet is a must-try, and the seafood is some of the freshest and most deftly prepared I've had anywhere. Let the staff guide you through the pleasures of ""The Greek Table"" and introduce you to some surprisingly sophisticated Greek wines. A memorable culinary experience, this ain't your neighborhood gyro joint. Pros: Sensational dishes, Interesting wines, Warm atmosphere more

One of the more pleasing meals we've had in a while. Starting with Snack in Soho, these guys have walked on the quality side. Really fresh ingredients meet really fresh preparation here. Memorable mussels in a tomato sauce with goat cheese and ouzo...mmmmm. The service is attractive, warm and friendly. The decor is really tasteful and well thought out. Prices won't kill you.....Highly recommended! Pros: reasonable price, great food, great service Cons: bad parking, not open 24 hours/day more

what a makeover in that space. clean lines comfortable banquettes and great lighting! The food is not to be believed...fresh seafood, prepared as if a Greek with a world view was in the kitchen ( I hear he's a French Laundry alum) has clean well defined flavors. traditional dips are flavorful and were great to share. The warm friendly service was knowlegable and profesional but not overbearing a big help in navigating this menu! I'm coming back for lunch! Pros: great food, excellent service, sexy room more