Pylos Restaurant – Greek
Under a striking canopy of suspended clay pots, Pylos captures the soulful essence of a refined Greek home where the air is perfumed with the scent of lemon, wild oregano, and slow-simmered stews. The dining room glows with a warm, terracotta hue, setting the stage for an experience that elevates humble, time-honored recipes into a vibrant, communal celebration of Mediterranean heritage.
128 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10009 +1-212 473 0220 https://pylosrestaurant.com/Rating: 4.6/5 (829 reviews)
Cuisine: Greek
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Pylos Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Pylos Restaurant
Pylos Restaurant in New York has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including htapothi scharas, psari sta karvouna and hoirino kotsi lemonato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pylos Restaurant
Pylos Restaurant in New York has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including htapothi scharas, psari sta karvouna and kalamarakia tyganita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pylos Restaurant
Pylos Restaurant in New York has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including htenia me fava purée, htapothi scharas and psari sta karvouna. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pylos Restaurant
Pylos Restaurant in New York has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including maroulosalata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pylos Restaurant
Pylos Restaurant in New York has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including patates psites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Pylos Restaurant
Pylos Restaurant in New York has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including horiatiki, agria horta and roka kai ahladia salata me fistikia aeginis. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Pylos Restaurant
Pylos Restaurant in New York has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including roka kai ahladia salata me fistikia aeginis, poikilia and gigantes sto fourno me anitho kai aromatiki saltsa tomata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Pylos Restaurant
Pylos Restaurant in New York has 15 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including horiatiki, agria horta and roka kai ahladia salata me fistikia aeginis. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Pylos Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| horiatiki | 20.9 g | 40.9 g |
| dolmathes avgolemono | 40.4 g | 36.3 g |
| brizola | 11.5 g | 21.9 g |
| maroulosalata | 6.2 g | 16.4 g |
| moussaka | 23.7 g | 15.5 g |
| pastitsio | 5.8 g | 7.3 g |
| spanakorizo | 16.2 g | 7.1 g |
| roka kai ahladia salata me fistikia aeginis | 8.7 g | 3.2 g |
| poikilia | 5.3 g | 2.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its exceptional and authentic Greek cuisine, diners consistently rave about the fresh flavors and generous portions. Standout dishes include the baked feta with black sesame and marmalade, the rich lemon-sauced dolmades, and the perfectly grilled octopus, though the lamb shank also earns high praise. Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere, describing the space as elegant yet cozy with vibrant clay décor. The service is frequently highlighted as attentive and friendly, with staff offering expert wine recommendations and making visitors feel like family.
Menu
Soupes
- avgolemono me sampania - $12: champagne avgolemono, PYLOS’ smooth as silk classic egg-lemon soup with chicken stock and orzo
Salates
- horiatiki - $26: the classic greek village salad, with fresh tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, capers, kalamata olives, feta and a simple dressing of extra-virgin greek olive oil and red wine vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- maroulosalata - $22: tender lettuces, dill, scallions and feta served with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- roka kai ahladia salata me fistikia aeginis - $22: cool pear and arugula salad with mild sheep’s milk cheese, roasted pistachios and balsamic-honey vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Mezethes (Appetizers Served Cold)
- poikilia - $22: a trio of greece’s three best dipping sauces— tzatziki, the thick, tangy yogurt dip; taramosalata, the robust and lemony fish roe dip; and melitzanosalata, a luscious eggplant condiment made with char-grilled eggplants and extra-virgin greek olive oil Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- piperia gemisti me kafteri feta - $19: roasted red pepper filled with spicy feta whipped with sweet and hot peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- pastourma me roka ahladi kai kefalograviera - $21: thin slices of spicy greek cured beef with fresh arugula, pear and shaved aged greek-mountain sheep’s milk cheese
Mezethes (Appetizers Served Hot)
- anginares moussaka - $24: fresh artichoke heart moussaka, layered with caramelized onions, herbs and three greek cheeses béchamel sauce (meatless)
- pitakia kaisarias - $19: savory phyllo pastries filled with the spiced, cured beef pasturma, fresh tomatoes and mild kasseri cheese
- kolokythakia kai melitzanakia tyganita - $19: crisp, fried zucchini and eggplant rounds served with tzatziki Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- gigantes sto fourno me anitho kai aromatiki saltsa tomata - $17: greek giant beans baked to perfection in a honey-scented tomato-dill sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- dolmathes avgolemono - $24: grape leaves stuffed with rice, ground veal, herbs, golden raisins and pine nuts, served with egg-lemon sauce
- haloumi sote me stafylia kai tsipouro - $20: thick slices of sautéed haloumi cheese finished with greek grappa and served with grapes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- saganaki tou merakli - $20: three greek cheeses melted in a clay pot Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- afrata keftedakia - $17: PYLOS’ light-as-air meatballs, pan-fried in olive oil
- kalamarakia tyganita - $24: crisp fresh fried squid Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- garides ouzo - $25: large shrimp cooked in a light ouzo and tomato cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- htenia me fava purée - $27: grilled sea scallops served on a bed of fava purée with dressing of extra-virgin Greek olive oil and fresh lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- htapothi scharas - $26: classic grilled, marinated octopus with a balsamic reduction sauce and capers Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- feta saganaki - $19: sesame crusted feta pan fried with tomato marmelade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Kreata (Meat Specialties)
- arni kotsi me meli, me mikra psita lahanika - $38: cretan-honey braised lamb shank served with roasted baby vegetables
- hoirino kotsi lemonato - $38: braised pork shank with lemon and herbs, served with fingerling potatoes and leeks Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free
- brizola - $50: 16 ounces aged prime new york cut sirloin steak, served with greek yiayia’s fried potatoes and sautéed spinash Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- paidakia galaktos stin schara me imam kai mora patates - $49: marinated grilled baby lamb chops, served with mini stuffed eggplants and fingerling potatoes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free
- kotopoulo gemisto me stafides, dendrolivano thymari kai kasseri - $35: organic boned chicken farci with raisins, rosemary, thyme and greek kasseri cheese, served with briam (zucchini, eggplant, potato)
Psaria Kai Thalassina (Fish and Seafood)
- solomos ston atmo - $34: poached salmon served over spinach-rice pilaf with sun-dried tomato and olive sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- psari sta karvouna - $42: classic grilled whole fresh fish, dressed with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- agrio lavraki me krousta apo pistachios - $42: pistachio crusted filet of wild stripe bass served with vegetable Napoleon flavored with pistachio pesto and mild sheep milk cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- garides kai htenia me slatsa ouzo servirismena me hilopites - $38: shrimp and sea scallops cooked in a creamy ouzo-flavored tomato sauce. served over greek egg noodles Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Greek Comfort Foods
- pastitsio - $27: PYLOS’ terrine of baked pasta layered with aromatic meat sauce and béchamel Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- moussaka - $27: layers of lightly sautéed eggplant, zucchini and potato baked in a clay dish with aromatic ground meat sauce and béchamel
Epipleon Piata (Side Dishes)
- greek yiayia’s fried potatoes - $10: wedges of handcut fried potatoes served with grated greek sheep’s milk cheese and oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- patates psites - $10: roasted potatoes seasoned with lemon, oregano, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- agria horta - $12: wild field greens with feta seasoned with lemon, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- spanakorizo - $12: classic spinach-rice lemon pilaf served with crumbled feta, lemon and cracked black pepper Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Pylos Restaurant
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive, featuring 37 dietary options including keto, vegan, and gluten-free, alongside traditional Greek dishes like moussaka and octopus.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided data does not specify the exact number of reviews, though Pylos Restaurant maintains an average rating of 4.6/5.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided data does not specify a physical address for Pylos Restaurant, but its official website is https://pylosrestaurant.com/.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Pylos Restaurant specializes in authentic Greek cuisine, featuring traditional Mediterranean dishes like baked feta, lemon-sauced dolmades, and grilled octopus.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Pylos is unique for its striking canopy of suspended clay pots, elegant clay décor, and authentic Greek cuisine rated 4.6/5.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Pylos Restaurant has an overall average rating of 4.6/5, reflecting the high level of satisfaction reported by its many diners.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Rated 4.6/5, guests praise the warm, welcoming atmosphere, describing the elegant yet cozy space with vibrant clay décor.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Pylos offers an upscale experience with an elegant yet cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and an expensive ($$$) price level.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Rated 4.6/5, this expensive ($$$) restaurant is ideal for dates, offering an elegant yet cozy atmosphere with warm terracotta decor.
- Is Pylos Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pylos Restaurant has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including htapothi scharas, psari sta karvouna and hoirino kotsi lemonato.
- What can I eat at Pylos Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- htapothi scharas, psari sta karvouna and hoirino kotsi lemonato carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pylos Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including patates psites.
- Is Pylos Restaurant gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Pylos Restaurant?
- horiatiki, at roughly 40.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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