Thalassa Restaurant

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179 Franklin St (at Greenwich Street and Hudson Street)
New York, NY 10013

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(212) 941-7661
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Thalassa Restaurant - New York, NY
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Best

Thalassa is the best Greek restaurant in New York. Fresh amazing food followed by amazing service! Must try this restaurant!

Worst

I went to this place on a Tuesday, and it was empty (only 3 or 4 tables), so ambience was kind of cold. I sat at the bar to wait for my friend and asked fo a glass of Chardonnay. ...

shockingly disappointing 8/30/2005

The dinner started out just fine. My appetizer consisted of two overcooked shrimp, three very gritty mussels, and a surprisingly ordinary eggplant stuffed ravioli. My wife had Horiatiki, an incredibly uninspired Greek salad with soggy cucumbers slices. My wife shared 1 order of the langoustine pasta and 1 order of the grilled langoustines with the other young lady dining with us. Both versions of the langoustines were disappointing. The grilled ones in particular were overcooked, extremely dry, and utterly flavorless. To top it off, the next morning both my wife and I felt unwell, the type of ""unwell"" that one generally does not expect to have after eating at a restaurant of Thalassa's caliber. I hope that this meal is not indicative of the majority of experiences at Thalassa. Instead of sharing a wonderful Thalassa experience with family, friends, and co-workers, I only have this torrid tale. Pros: space, interior, drinks Cons: food, price, service more
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shockingly disappointing 8/30/2005

The dinner started out just fine. My appetizer consisted of two overcooked shrimp, three very gritty mussels, and a surprisingly ordinary eggplant stuffed ravioli. My wife had Horiatiki, an incredibly uninspired Greek salad with soggy cucumbers slices. My wife shared 1 order of the langoustine pasta and 1 order of the grilled langoustines with the other young lady dining with us. Both versions of the langoustines were disappointing. The grilled ones in particular were overcooked, extremely dry, and utterly flavorless. To top it off, the next morning both my wife and I felt unwell, the type of "unwell" that one generally does not expect to have after eating at a restaurant of Thalassa's caliber. I hope that this meal is not indicative of the majority of experiences at Thalassa. Instead of sharing a wonderful Thalassa experience with family, friends, and co-workers, I only have this torrid tale. Pros: space, interior, drinks Cons: food, price, service more
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Beautiful space 7/3/2005

My friend and I came here last Thursday night. The space is gorgeous, especially the bar. The service was excellent: attentive, but not overbearing waiter. The food was very good. It is pricey though, so be prepared to spend that paycheck. Pros: food, beautiful decor Cons: pricey more
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Beautiful space 7/3/2005

My friend and I came here last Thursday night. The space is gorgeous, especially the bar. The service was excellent: attentive, but not overbearing waiter. The food was very good. It is pricey though, so be prepared to spend that paycheck. Pros: food, beautiful decor Cons: pricey more
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Unbelievably Beautiful Restaurant Downtown 6/14/2005

I cannot say enough good things about Thalassa. Went on a Saturday night with a party of 7. Thalassa is the most beautiful restaurant I have been to downtown. The decor is modern with high, high ceilings and a pre-war architectural feel to the space. The entrace bar is beautifully done in stark white with blue contrast lighting behind the bar. To the left of the bar is the main dining space done in dark wood with white curtains and white furniture. Downstairs is another dining area which is quieter and cozier. The whole space has an Ian Schrager hotel feel to it: Beautiful, artistic, simple and elegant. The food is good although expensive and the service is excellent. A great place to expense. Also a perfect date spot if you are looking to really impress a girl but, reaching for your wallet might hurt. Pros: Great space, beautiful decor Cons: pricey more
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Unbelievably Beautiful Restaurant Downtown 6/14/2005

I cannot say enough good things about Thalassa. Went on a Saturday night with a party of 7. Thalassa is the most beautiful restaurant I have been to downtown. The decor is modern with high, high ceilings and a pre-war architectural feel to the space. The entrace bar is beautifully done in stark white with blue contrast lighting behind the bar. To the left of the bar is the main dining space done in dark wood with white curtains and white furniture. Downstairs is another dining area which is quieter and cozier. The whole space has an Ian Schrager hotel feel to it: Beautiful, artistic, simple and elegant. The food is good although expensive and the service is excellent. A great place to expense. Also a perfect date spot if you are looking to really impress a girl but, reaching for your wallet might hurt. Pros: Great space, beautiful decor Cons: pricey more
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Opa! 6/13/2005

Had a few friends for dinner at Thalassa recently and we were all so delighted, that we were raving about the place the whole ride home. The restaurant was beautiful and the waiter was pleasantly accomodating. The appetizers were really tasty and the fish wonderfully fresh. They even have their own olive oil-which I naturally took home. I love anything Greek, and Thalassa brought back the memories of sitting bayside at a tavern in Greece sipping ouzo and enjoying freshly caught fish. I'll drink to that! Pros: great food, ambiance, good parking more
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Opa! 6/12/2005

Had a few friends for dinner at Thalassa recently and we were all so delighted, that we were raving about the place the whole ride home. The restaurant was beautiful and the waiter was pleasantly accomodating. The appetizers were really tasty and the fish wonderfully fresh. They even have their own olive oil-which I naturally took home. I love anything Greek, and Thalassa brought back the memories of sitting bayside at a tavern in Greece sipping ouzo and enjoying freshly caught fish. I'll drink to that! Pros: great food, ambiance, good parking more
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It's alllll Greek to me 5/30/2005

I wanted to impress a hot date and had heard rave reviews about this restaurant. I now know why! I consider myself to be a real foodie and had just had a great experience at Craft the week before so my expecatations were high. The entire experience was amazing. The decor is sexy and cool without being trendy. The scallop appetizer was, in my opinion 1 of the top 5 things I have eaten EVER!!! I am STILL talking about it. My main was the halibut which was cooked perfectly. The 1 downside was the apathetic service. While the waiter was extremely nice and accommodating, we sat for 10 minutes with closed menus and it was difficult to grab his attention. Although it could have been that he stayed away because I was very into my date. No matter - I will DEFINITELY be back!!! Pros: decor, great food, yummy wine choices Cons: absent service?? more
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It's alllll Greek to me 5/29/2005

I wanted to impress a hot date and had heard rave reviews about this restaurant. I now know why! I consider myself to be a real foodie and had just had a great experience at Craft the week before so my expecatations were high. The entire experience was amazing. The decor is sexy and cool without being trendy. The scallop appetizer was, in my opinion 1 of the top 5 things I have eaten EVER!!! I am STILL talking about it. My main was the halibut which was cooked perfectly. The 1 downside was the apathetic service. While the waiter was extremely nice and accommodating, we sat for 10 minutes with closed menus and it was difficult to grab his attention. Although it could have been that he stayed away because I was very into my date. No matter - I will DEFINITELY be back!!! Pros: decor, great food, yummy wine choices Cons: absent service?? more
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Spantakulous! 5/27/2005

I purposely created an account to leave a fantastic review about this restaurant! I told them it was an anniversary when i made the reservation and from the start of the evening, everyone was congratulating us. The service was impeccable and unmatched from anywhere else. It was very refreshing to have polite, courteous and attentive service, especially in NYC. The portions were perfect (almost too much) and although neither my boyfriend nor myself are not fish-connoisseurs and perhaps did not appreciate the 'freshness of the fish', the overall experience (the decor is beautiful!) was exactly what i was looking for for our anniversary. PLUS, they sent over a complimentary dessert (candle and all!) and wished us both a happy anniversary. and indeed it was! Pros: decor, service more
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Spantakulous! 5/26/2005

I purposely created an account to leave a fantastic review about this restaurant! I told them it was an anniversary when i made the reservation and from the start of the evening, everyone was congratulating us. The service was impeccable and unmatched from anywhere else. It was very refreshing to have polite, courteous and attentive service, especially in NYC. The portions were perfect (almost too much) and although neither my boyfriend nor myself are not fish-connoisseurs and perhaps did not appreciate the 'freshness of the fish', the overall experience (the decor is beautiful!) was exactly what i was looking for for our anniversary. PLUS, they sent over a complimentary dessert (candle and all!) and wished us both a happy anniversary. and indeed it was! Pros: decor, service more
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Panpano 5/20/2005

I found this restaurant here on citysearch because of the high number of good reviews and when the night was over, I knew i had to write a review for them too. The service and decor was amazing ... we never had to wait more than a minute for the waiter. and most importantly he recommended the Panpano, which is a fish that wasn't on the menu ... it turned out to be the BEST fish i've had in NYC. make sure u try it!!! Pros: food, service, decor Cons: bit pricey, but worth it more
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Panpano 5/20/2005

I found this restaurant here on citysearch because of the high number of good reviews and when the night was over, I knew i had to write a review for them too. The service and decor was amazing ... we never had to wait more than a minute for the waiter. and most importantly he recommended the Panpano, which is a fish that wasn't on the menu ... it turned out to be the BEST fish i've had in NYC. make sure u try it!!! Pros: food, service, decor Cons: bit pricey, but worth it more
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Best greek cuisine dining experience in NYC... 5/15/2005

Thalassa took me by surprise when i walked in last weekend wth a party of fifteen. The extravagant architecture and atmosphere was breathtaking. The greek wines were taste to perfection, continuing with appetizers, main course, and dessert. The fish fresh as you can find than anywhere else in NyC; everything was cooked to perection. Executive Chef Gregory Zapantis makes this cuisine work along with his staff, service was great, very knowledgeable of greek cuisine. The martinis are a must try, various selections for satisfying tastes of all customers. I highly recommend Thalassa Restaurant for a night out, dinner, or even a formal event; There are three levels to choose from to compliment the occassion, the wine cellar, the main dining area, finally the loft perfect for a private party in any sense. We were amazed with everything this restaurant had to offer us and will be returning very soon! Pros: perfect location more
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Best greek cuisine dining experience in NYC... 5/14/2005

Thalassa took me by surprise when i walked in last weekend wth a party of fifteen. The extravagant architecture and atmosphere was breathtaking. The greek wines were taste to perfection, continuing with appetizers, main course, and dessert. The fish fresh as you can find than anywhere else in NyC; everything was cooked to perection. Executive Chef Gregory Zapantis makes this cuisine work along with his staff, service was great, very knowledgeable of greek cuisine. The martinis are a must try, various selections for satisfying tastes of all customers. I highly recommend Thalassa Restaurant for a night out, dinner, or even a formal event; There are three levels to choose from to compliment the occassion, the wine cellar, the main dining area, finally the loft perfect for a private party in any sense. We were amazed with everything this restaurant had to offer us and will be returning very soon! Pros: perfect location more
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User review by larka13 4/23/2005

This restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. The food is excellent and the service is impeccable. But beware! The price of my cocktail was exhorbitant. $17.50 for a Stoli gimlet is a bit much. more
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User review by larka13 4/23/2005

This restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. The food is excellent and the service is impeccable. But beware! The price of my cocktail was exhorbitant. $17.50 for a Stoli gimlet is a bit much. more
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fresher than FRESH.... 2/14/2005

I took my date down to Thalassa for Valentine's Day. The decor was picture perfect, the Valentine's menu very ecclectic and very tasty, and the Peter Michael Les Pavots wine--just phenomenal. It was definately a very unique place, we had a wonderful time. Pros: great for dates, beautiful place, excellent wine list more
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fresher than FRESH.... 2/14/2005

I took my date down to Thalassa for Valentine's Day. The decor was picture perfect, the Valentine's menu very ecclectic and very tasty, and the Peter Michael Les Pavots wine--just phenomenal. It was definately a very unique place, we had a wonderful time. Pros: great for dates, beautiful place, excellent wine list more
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  • The Scene
    White sails pulled taut overhead, honey-colored wood plank floors, a marble bar--it feels like dining aboard a beautifully restored sailboat. The lighting is flattering, the crowd somewhat serious and service generally attentive and well-meaning.

    The Food
    If the decor isn't hint enough, the fresh fish packed in ice just to the left of the bar will erase any uncertainty: Seafood is the house specialty, and it's reliably fresh. Start off with feta-stuffed grilled calamari, tender, subtly sweet veal dolmas or rare scallops wrapped in shredded phyllo dough and served with a tangy caper sauce. If they've got it, order the lethrini, a delicate white fish, simply perfect when grilled and drizzled with lemon and olive oil. The hearty braised lamb shank is irresistible as well. Don't miss almond baklava for dessert.

  • 7/22/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Thu 6pm-11pm Fri-Sat 6pm-12:00am
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Master Card, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Tribeca
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