Barbounia Reviews
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Overall Rating
- Bad Service
Read More On Citysearch by kennyf at Citysearch 7/11/2011 - The host was very rude and we waited for an hour an a half
Read More On Citysearch Marija76 10/4/2010 - Pushy Service-OK food
Read More On Citysearch keesh 7/1/2010 - Best Mediterranean Food!
Read More On Citysearch tkline 5/28/2010 - From to distinctive to boring in three years or less
Read More On Citysearch by CitrineNYC at nymag.com 11/12/2009 - Yummmm! Great atmosphere and delicious food!
Great place to people watch! Excellent food which is ultra healthy and flavorful. Any night of the week a great place to enjoy your dinner.
Read More On Citysearch CSMobileUser 11/2/2009 - Holy Cow!From the front to the back this is where its at!
I dined here last night, and as usual this restaurant never seems to refrain in out doing itself. Great crowd, educated and obliging waitstaff, and an extremely welcoming host!
Read More On Citysearch kpeck 10/23/2009 - I could go every night...and still have funAmazing food...amazing decor...amazing crowd!! Great place for a date...a party...a business meeting...a birthday. One of my "go-to" places in New York. Always a good time and great food. AG
Read More On Citysearch agohari 10/21/2009 - the best fishone of the best places the food is good and frash
Read More On Citysearch HAGAY N 10/19/2009 - SIMPLY THE BESTNO BETTER MID EAST AND MED FOOD IN NYC
Read More On Citysearch YOUAD KEREN 10/8/2009 - Hype
Read More On Citysearch by BornNBread at nymag.com 8/5/2009 - excellent foodThrew a birthday dinner party for my boyfriend here. Service and food was fantastic. Everyone had a wonderful time. Will definitely return.
Read More On Citysearch maaragon25 7/21/2009 - Great Food, Great TimeThe other night I went out with a group of friends to Barbounia and we had a FANTASTIC time - great cocktails a great atmosphere. The food is scrumptious - the octopus is out of this world. It's great for big groups for sharing all the delicious plates. I think I tasted everything on the menu and all of it was EXCELLENT. And, they have this incredible dessert called Silan - it's to die for, so...
Read More On Citysearch MelissaVance 7/15/2009 - ALL AROUND GREAT PLACEI love the feeling this place has when you walk in. Also the Turkish/Greek/Italian Mediterranean food is such a nice change and everthing I've had was delicious. For apps the Red Snapper Ceviche and Terracotta Shrimp are my favorites. Favorite entrees are Farro Rissoto and the Hanger Steak. Dessert is heavenly with the Silan Honey OMG or the Kanafeh ~ MUST TRY.
You can't beat the $12 non-s...
Read More On Citysearch Rocketbabe 7/15/2009 - Couldn't Be More BeautifulThe sheer awe you will be in when you walk into this restaurant is enough to make the meal worth it in my opinion, however appearance alone is not all you have to look forward to when going to dine at Barbounia. The food was an interesting complex burst of flavor in everything from the hummus to the bread that was presented perfectly.
The service was attentive and respectful without being ove...
Read More On Citysearch DianeK49 7/13/2009 - Rude BartenderThe bartender was incredibly rude. She was really tall, short blonde hair. When I asked her to please close my tab and let me pay for my drinks, she kept asking me if I wanted to "pay for my friends drinks", and I said no, multiple times. However, when she finally gave me the bill, she did add my friend's drink to it. Why would a bartender pressure you to pay for someone else's drink? So frustrat...
Read More On Citysearch ccg1982 7/2/2009 - Try harderAdd an hour to your reservation time. This ostentatious Mediteranean restaurant has a great feeling when you walk in but it goes down hill very quickly from there. Poor service, pretty bad food (my chicken was burnt to a crisp and an arrogant Narcissistic attitude is so yesterday... . Get over yourself.
I had way better food and service elsewhere.. Good luck with your party tonight. $50 is...
Read More On Citysearch hep50 5/24/2009 - Great food, service and DRINKS!Such a pretty place, the dining room is lit almost entirely by candle light, the staff was most friendly and helpful. A MUST try is the lamb shank, the meat just fell off the bone! The shrimp terra cotta (although not in a terra cotta dish) was the most yummy garlicy shrimp dish EVER!
Went back for brunch and got blissfully happy on the $12 ALL YOU CAN DRINK champagne cocktails! It's true, al...
Read More On Citysearch santobaby 4/7/2009 - delicious food and a great atmosphereSuper delicious food and a great atmosphere. The grilled baby lamb chops
is very delicious.The Barbounia was very well prepared. The portions are not very big, but the flavor definitely makes up for it! The wine list is also very good.
Definitely worth a try if you're looking for a good experience.
Read More On Citysearch brant39 10/19/2008 - food was not somewhat greekThe ambiance was definitely the draw-in for me. Went to this place with a friend during restaurant week for our birthdays. Very disappointing. Yes, the setting is nice but the tables were SO close together - literally 2 inches apart. Made the whole experience a real downer. On top of that, the food was just so-so. Had the tuna carpaccio, duck breast and yogurt dessert and was not impressed....
Read More On Citysearch joojooppa 8/4/2008 - Great taste, Friendly placeTop Restaurant. So far this is the only restaurant my friend cleaned her plate on every course. Restaurant Week menu was everything fabulous. Oysters with caviar, Tuna Carpaccio- YUMMY. Duck was my favorite, schwarma tender. Panna Cotta dessert was better than Gotham- more taste, the kanefeh delicious. Friendly relaxed service, hostess welcoming, servers attentive, all diners smiling. They ce...
Read More On Citysearch rachelz3 7/21/2008 - don't botherI've never posted a message like this in my life, but I feel compelled to say that the guy who acts as maitre d is enough to entirely ruin the visit. two occasions, 18 months apart, same disrespectful treatment and condescending attitude. one can only hope for a little more perspective (humility) from the managers of the other mediocre tourist joints on park avenue. without getting into detail...
Read More On Citysearch kaixo 7/19/2008 - Beautiful place, disappointing foodI went on a double date at this restaurant and although the ambiance and decor is amazing, the food was a big disappointment. I am greek so I know what greek food is supposed to taste like and I was not pleased with my meal at all. Everything else was fine including the service etc. If you are looking for a relaxing place to go for drinks, then this is the place for you but if you are looking...
Read More On Citysearch sxm523 7/9/2008 - Pleasantly SurprisedAfter reading many mixed reviews, I was very hesitant to make a reservation to celebrate my birthday at Barbounia. I was very pleasantly surprised to find that the ambience was great, the service was attentive but not pushy, and the food was fantastic. The Ambrosia cocktail is the perfect way to go for a summer evening. I would absolutely recommend!
Read More On Citysearch xoxo5 6/27/2008 - Very pleasedWe were very pleased with this restaurant. Went here with friends at the recommendation of some Greek friends. Very good food, lots to choose from served with a smile. Nothing to complain about.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 6/12/2008 - Excellent whole grilled fish,great ambience!!!I went there on Friday night with three of my friends.We were seated promptly.Service was great.Our waitress Xiomara was very attentive and gracious.I highly recommend octopus salad,musaka and above all selection of whole grilled fish(branzino,dorado,black bass).In this restaurant I have discovered Greek wines.They are not bad at all.Try Agiorgitiko!You'll love it!
Read More On Citysearch croat 4/30/2008 - Party it on upFriday night I enjoyed the 4 F's; Food, Friends, Fun and Full Service at my new Favorite spot Barbounia. Not having reservation we had to wait for 20 or so minutes for a table but it was well worth the wait. My three friends and I went to the bar and had the very creative house cocktails hats off to the creator of such delicious creations of intoxication. The hostess came and got us as soon as t...
Read More On Citysearch DionaFairweather 4/29/2008 - Far from GreekAfter the Greek parade my family and I walked so out of our way to try this place that we heard good things about. We arrived at the restaurant about 330, around a quarter to 4, the waiter comes to the table and says FYI we are not serving dinner and you must choose from the left side of the menu (which were appetizers). We were starving and dissapointed but we were there so we order a bunch of a...
Read More On Citysearch lisams 4/28/2008 - Will go to great lengths to make you happyEveryone else has commented on their food and its excellence, so I will spare readers the repetitive compliments.
I specifically asked for a reservation time that would get me seated no later than 10 minutes of walking in through the door. for this i was recommended the 930 slot for 6 people. I booked 6 days in advance. Be it great weather, or just slow patrons, we didn't get seated till 50 m...
Read More On Citysearch owace 4/14/2008 - Great food, bad serviceOk- I've dined here many times and recommended this restaurant to countless friends. In the last few months there's been one consistent reaction "great food, but what's thee deal with the service?"
It is so disappointing. The busboys staff is working hard but the wait staff is invisible. The women in particular are free of personality. The hostess sat my friend and I in between 2 occupied tables...
Read More On Citysearch jmpilla 2/24/2008 - Raw Chicken and Poor ServiceI took a client to Babounia for lunch one afternoon and was extremely embarassed. First the waiter took our order but walked away in such a rush that we didn't have the opportunity to give him our drink order. We had to flag down a busboy to get our waiter's attention. Finally our Diet Coke's arrived and 10 seconds later our meals arrived. Both of us ordered salads with chicken and it turned ...
Read More On Citysearch chris03331 1/16/2008 - Best Authentic SeafoodCame for a birthday party last week. Our waiter recommended we try the whole fish from the grill. This was the best seafood I've had in a LONG time. The branzino was so mild, and it was filleted right at the table, so you could see all the fresh herbs that were stuffed in the fish for grilling. It's served with a small side of lemon olive oil, which made for such a healthy, simple flavor. Ve...
Read More On Citysearch agnesgregory 11/28/2007 - They need to pick up their game to charge these pricesAttentive wait staff but no sense of timing whatsoever. Appetizers came so fast that it was frankly uncomfortable. I thought we must have received someone else's food. It's not a good sign when the apps beat the wine to the table. We asked the waitress for some help in choosing the wine but she deferred to the manager. The manager seemed way out of his element in looking over his own wine list. H...
Read More On Citysearch darleenthecat 11/20/2007 - good fish, but avoid the souvlaki
overall an average to slightly above average experience. the service definitely felt rushed - we were prepared to spend some time drinking between courses, but the waiter couldn't seem to space anything out appropriately - each course was right on top of each other. they don't seem to have any sort of service system, which is strange for a restaurant at this price point. It seemed more like ea...
Read More On Citysearch katkat74 10/9/2007 - NiceI went for my birthday a few days ago, and it's a nice place. The ambiance is old, but easy enough to be around. We sat on the pillows which were nice. First off we felt rushed. The restuarant on a Monday wasn't even packed, but we had to keep asking for some extra time each time they came around to ask our drink orders or our appetizers. You figure you would be able to sit talk a bit and no...
Read More On Citysearch suist 8/15/2007 - Great Food & "scenery"!Me & 6 girlfriends went to Barbounia on friday night and had the best time! it was 8 o'clock and we didn't have a reservation but were quickly sat at the "communal table". I ordered a cocktail called the "Pandora" with Bulldog gin, lemongrass, sage, and litchi foam. AMAZING! We ordered a whole bunch of appetizers (or "mezze" as they're called) to share. It was so much fun passing the plates aroun...
Read More On Citysearch rosethecat 8/13/2007 - Overpriced, small portions, not authenticBeing a Greek working in Manhattan, I decided to visit Barbounia with a few co-workers. At first glance, the environment looked very posh and trendy. I saw quite a few people there, but very little food on the tables. This is very uncharacteristic of your typical REAL Greek restaurant in which the tables are full of hearty portions of appetizers, salads, breads, etc. Our waiter had trouble speaki...
Read More On Citysearch manouso 8/7/2007 - Meh. Wasn't that great.The ambiance, cute decor and deliciously comfortable seating really did outweigh the food. My biggest problem with this place was it never seemed to try very hard in terms of flavor, plating... anything else you'd expect from a relatively expensive establishment. My boyfriend ordered a $27 lambchop dish that was tiny, undercooked and with potatoes that tasted like the chef had boiled them, choppe...
Read More On Citysearch spatuladeity 7/25/2007 - GREAT SCENE GREAT FOODLove Love Love going here, the place is alive and fun. I didn't know much about it til I found it on newnewyorker ( dot) com I love whatever they tell me about this great City. The food is really great at BARBOUNIA, I recommend it for both pickies or a full dinner.. Desserts are too good to discuss...
Read More On Citysearch elsushi921 6/27/2007 - Very romantic but not in a cheesy way. Excellent whole g...
Read More On Citysearch by sushi_san at Menuism 6/24/2007 - deliciousI went to Barbounia last night with my husband and parents. The hostess was very pleasant and our waiter was phenomonal! He was friendly and knowledgeable and made the whole dinner a fun experience. The flatbread and dipping spreads are amazing- the tzatziki and hummos are so delicious, as is the bread right out of the oven. I highly recommend for a nice and unique dinner choice.
Read More On Citysearch joc812 4/19/2007 - So great - I signed up to get the word out!! A mediterranean Heaven!Truly the most amazing restuarant I have ever been to! I walked past it on my way to eat Mexican with my boyfriend but our plans quickly changed once we peeked inside. We did go on a Sunday so it was relatively quiet and we had the most attentive, kind waiter called Sergio (like a Mediterranean Hank Azaria), who really stood out exceptionally.
It has been so long since I have had a meal where...
Read More On Citysearch scarly 3/12/2007 - Good Food & Decor, Scary HostessWhen my friend and I walked in, the hostess totally checked me up and down, finally staring at my handbag. Her eyes were on me the entire time I walked toward her, but when I reached her, she turned her head away! I had to stand there for a few seconds until I finally got her ?attention.? When I told her my last name which is a very simple 4-letter surname, she said ?What?? with a twisted face as...
Read More On Citysearch ladyluck1211 2/26/2007 - Very nice experience!I was there last Thursday with a group of friends and had a wonderful time from beginning to end! The entire staff was friendly and accommodating, including letting us know when our table was going to be ready to pulling over an additional table when two unexpected joiners came (what can i say, they where out-of-towners). The food was excellent and the table service was perfect. I usually try t...
Read More On Citysearch mariposanyc 2/4/2007 - Great food, great serviceI dined at Barbounia with 4 of my friends last night and it was fantastic. We originally went there because of restaurant week, but the normal menu had so many wonderful options that decided not to stick to the restaurant week menu. We ended up sharing a number of appetizers and entrees. The souvlaki was very tasty and tender, the entree prawns were outstanding and the mouzzaka was great. The...
Read More On Citysearch mjt5873 1/25/2007 - One of the best restaurants in NY !absolutely perfect! hosted my 30th birthday there for a group of 10. extremely accomodating. the food and decor were to die for! I was afraid it would work out to expensive, but the total bill was actually very reasonable and we all left happy!
Read More On Citysearch sn175 12/29/2006 - Boring, bland, contrivedSave your money and head for any street corner- any gyro vendor in Manhattan can season up food better than Barbounia. The one exception was the spicy feta appetizer which was so over seasoned I could barely taste my wine. My boyfriend's fish was so incredibly bland he didn't finish it- and trust me, for him that's saying a lot. My souvlaki platter was standard- nothing interesting about it. ...
Read More On Citysearch rr171 11/26/2006 - Good BalanceThis is a beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere (I specially liked the ceiling). We liked very much the food. It was very well prepared and very fresh. The service was good, the waiter was spontaneously kind. The wine recommendations were accurate and very reasonable in prices.
Read More On Citysearch npmora 11/23/2006 - ExcellentThis restaurant was visually beautiful (maybe one of the prettiest places I've seen in a long time), the food was *excellent*, the service attentive. I went for a work lunch and it was pretty quiet. I ordered a flatbread pizza type dish that had fresh figs and prosciutto on it - a really nice blend of salty and sweet flavors. For dessert we had the chocolate bread pudding - which looked like a...
Read More On Citysearch nerdybird 11/16/2006 - Definitely Greek Goes ChicWho would've known Greek could be so chic on the east side? Outside of the Greek havens in Astoria, will one find such dressy Greek culinary fare at this location. Come with plenty of $$$ and enjoy a great time with some snazzy drinks.
Read More On Citysearch b00pi3flak3s 11/7/2006 - Not good anymoreI chanced upon this place a couple of years back before the decor changed from white crystals in the center to what it is now. I still loved the food but missed the crystals! I recently took my parents to this place telling them about how good it was, and realized that the chef had changed. The food was not good anymore. I thought of giving this place another chance last weekend for old times sa...
Read More On Citysearch pearlypg 9/7/2006 - Casual AND Glamorous -- fun, delicious foodWow. You can't get better than this...sex and the city style with totally friendly service and amazing food. Fresh baked bread made right there...try the thinly sliced cured meat platter. Wine list is one of the best I've seen -- all prices, and top quality with a sommelier that really guided us along. Go to Barbounia!
PROS: Delicious Mediterranean brasserie -- pretty space -- loved it!
CO...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 7/25/2006 - Barbounia's a BustYes the space is gorgeous and the food is good, what there is of it. We were a very large party (10) for lunch and whatever pleasant experience could be derived from the interesting menu and inviting decor was quickly dampened by an incredibly slow kitchen and service that was beyond bad. Let's first address the food. Yes, the imaginative menu offered many interesting dishes and some were excelle...
Read More On Citysearch popqueen 7/22/2006 - GREAT service, AWESOME foodWe had a party of 14, seated at the large bar table-- we had a great time, the waitor(S) were so attentive and very personable. The food was hot and promptly brought out all together. The drinks were YUMMY and the decor was very trendy. We were in and out of there within 1hr 45min-- on a Sat. evening! It was perfect! Very pleased!
Read More On Citysearch sp1202 7/17/2006 - Awesome Seafood in Beautiful SettingSkip the rest of the entrees and order anything seafood! The NY Times gave the chicken a good review, honestly, I'm not sure what the reviewer was eating because the chicken was dry and unflavorful. The seafood on the other-hand, everything from the red-snapper to the skate was delicious and GENEROUS in portions. If you're going with less than a big group of people, the banquet seating is plus...
Read More On Citysearch qtgurljny 6/20/2006 - Great hostess!!My boyfriend and I went to Barbounia on Sunday night and ended up waiting quite a while for drinks and water and then our bill due to some sort of computer malfunction. The food was pretty good and we realized later that the only authentic mediterranian and enjoyable part of our experience was the maitre d' who was the only one to come over and check on us as we waited and waited for our food an...
Read More On Citysearch jane207 6/19/2006 - A Neighborhood SubtractionIf you believe you have a reservation STOP, think again and add an hour to that time. This pseudo Mediteranean restaurant has a great vibe when you walk in but it goes down hill very quickly from there. Poor service, pretty awful food (my fish was terrible and I was sent back and I never send back food) and an arrogance that is pretty high by NYC standards should keep you away till the next re...
Read More On Citysearch msshap 5/8/2006 - An awesome placeI love the atmosphere in Barbounia, it's so lively, it seems like everyone is having a good time, but the music is still low enough to hold a conversation w/o straining your vocal chords. It's a good place to go with a group. The food is delicious; for appetizers, I liked the pikilia and especially the saganaki; as an entree, the grilled branzino is exquisite. The Turkish coffee at the end was re...
Read More On Citysearch ikrush 5/6/2006 - the hostess rocks...got there, it was a pretty setup, except for that odd feathery thing hanging from the ceiling...bartenders were great, recommended good wine,...and then, our table was late, very late...but the hostess more than made up for it with her attentive service in a packed place...sent us some free amuses at the bar, and a glass of wine while we waited...the food was well worth it, from the octopus salad...
Read More On Citysearch rad522 3/23/2006 - Barbounia exceeded my expectationsI had walked past Barbounia several times and was attracted by how pretty it was, even on the outside. I finally tried it for dinner and it exceeded my expectations. The restaurant is beautiful, comfortable and welcoming. The cozy banguets with cushions and flowy curtains add to the ambiance. We shared the Greek salad and a hummus dish for an appetizer and I had snapper for dinner. The food ...
Read More On Citysearch cp1632 3/8/2006 - Awesome!This restaurant is awesome and I didn't think all that expensive, comparing to a sushi place not too far away.
I've been going to this newly opened restaurant since it opened, and although the menu changed a bit it's still great.
The cold cuts and cheese boards are a great way to start, but their spreads on their bread is unbeatable.
The service has always been outstanding and even when we did...
Read More On Citysearch phuinha 3/2/2006 - The best of the bestOne star only?, Why?, this place deserve at least 2 stars. But, Chef Michael Cressotti knows is the best place in town, excelent food, friendly and great service. Thanks Barbounia!
Read More On Citysearch penafiel 3/2/2006 - Traditional Greek food in a stylish setting.Sometimes you need to disagree with a famous newspaper food critic and try a restaurant for yourself. I decided to try Barbounia which I am truly glad I did. I am not sure what the food critic was thinking but my overall experience was extremely satisfactory.
One you walk in notice the crystal and feather chandelier in the middle of the room. Place is decorated to give it a modern yet comforta...
Read More On Citysearch pseudon 2/22/2006 - Super CoolThis place is awesome. The food was great and the service was excellent. The decor is very sexy and curtains and candles are very romantic. The staff is very attentive and we waited for a table at the bar which was packed with good looking people. Would definitely recommend this place. Very cool co-ed bathrooms.
Read More On Citysearch baffles 2/10/2006 - Great Service & Great FoodLOVED my experience at this place! Even though the place was crawling with models & other beautiful people our party of four--all of us definatley NOT beautiful people--were treated like royalty. Ther room is lively but not too loud, the chairs are the most comfortable in ANY restaurant in NYC, the service was first class & friendly & the food was GREAT & reasonably priced. The wine list has many...
Read More On Citysearch jwpnycev 2/6/2006 - Nice....We've been to Barbounia three times and the food is excellent. The interior is beautiful and very sexy. The cocktails are creative and really good. Very good looking bar scene. Love the open kitchen and the interior design.
Read More On Citysearch billkelly 2/1/2006 - great restaurant for any eventThis restaurant is as delicious as it is beautiful! As soon as we walked in I knew I would love it - it has gauzy drapes on the ceiling, soft pillows to sit on, & a really eye-catching chandelier. Everything we ordered was great, especially the lamb & beef kebabs, branzino & rib eye. I also loved the 3 cocktails I tried. Our waiter was very attentive without being intrusive; I found the noise...
Read More On Citysearch glamourdiva 2/1/2006 - Vacation Atmosphere on Park SouthAfter reading the menu stantion outside and drooling over the variety then stepping inside to check out the scene on a Monday night... I have been back twice in one week! It is the perfect restaurant for all ages, personalities, and palates. The service is impeccable -- from the hostess to the wait staff, even the busers... bring your girlfriends, suggest it for a date, have a business meeting o...
Read More On Citysearch beaula 1/22/2006 - Overwhelmingly surprised!From the outside the place looks absolutely adorable and to dine there surpassed my expectation. Just being open 6 weeks, I was expecting "service in training" but the service was better than most NY restaurants. My water never reached empty! The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and polite. The menu was excellent, and the food was even better! The music is at a very comfortable volume, so y...
Read More On Citysearch rlshtl 1/17/2006 - Overpriced, under whelmed...We went there this weekend w/friends, waited 45 min. for our "reservations", and the hostess didn't seem to care. The menu was more American than Greek. Appetizers were pretty good especially the mousaka, kofte, and oven baked cheese. Entrees were pricey and non-adventurous. I had the snapper which was pretty good, but without a "wow" effect. Wifey had veal medallions which were so-so. Deco...
Read More On Citysearch guyfromnyc 1/17/2006 - Decent
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