Edward Rose

The food was incredibly delicious and everyone in our group loved it. I came with friends and it was totally worth it. The hummus and tuna tartare were both amazing. I ordered the salmon with grilled veggies and had zero regrets. The dessert platter took the experience to another level. Definitely a five-star visit.

William Ruiz

Arva Madison absolutely exceeded expectations! Everything from start to finish was exceptional. The meal started with their complimentary hummus which was flavorful, and such a great way to begin the night. For appetizers, we had the octopus, crab cake, and classic spreads — all delicious and beautifully prepared. The Swordfish and Chilean sea bass were cooked to perfection — tender, buttery, and full of flavor. The sides deserve just as much praise — the lemon potatoes were bright and comforting, and the truffle fries were addictively good. Cocktails were equally impressive. The Greek Tomatini, was smooth with a unique twist, and their Persephone’s punch was refreshing and well-balanced. The atmosphere is elegant but comfortable, and the service was warm and attentive without being overbearing. If you’re looking for a refined Mediterranean experience in the city, Arva Madison is a must-visit!

+5

Yasmin S

We just had an 11 person party ranging from my 8 year old son to my parents in their 80s, for my sister’s birthday dinner. I cannot say enough nice things about Avra. Their service was impeccable. The staff from hostess to waiters and all table staff were unfailingly polite and *warm*. They were friendly and kind in a way that so many Manhattan restaurants simply are not anymore. We brought our own cake. There was no fee for cutting. The table was ready early so we could set up some decorations we brought. We had a large bouquet of flowers. They graciously held onto it for us during dinner. Even with such a large party, the gratuity was not automatically added. We happily gave extra. The food is fantastic, especially if you enjoy seafood. All the seafood was fresh and tasted amazing. The atmosphere is light airy with a lively environment without being loud. We were able to talk to each other easily though the restaurant was packed. The music played at a tasteful volume in the background. This was my second experience at the restaurant after having come for a work lunch. The service and food were likewise impeccable on that occasion as well. Whether it’s dinner or lunch, large or small parties, I simply cannot recommend Avra enough.

Tiana Barrett

Came here for my birthday brunch and was blown away from the food, the service and the ambiance! Super special thanks to Osman for taking such lovely care of us and to Milan, Statavia, and Sasha for everything! Will be coming back and adding to my go to list for favorite restaurants in NYC

camelia motoc

We stopped into Avra Madison for a light bite and only ordered two appetizers — the grilled octopus and the shrimp. Both dishes were very fresh and nicely presented. The octopus was tender with a good char, and the shrimp were flavorful without being over-seasoned. The atmosphere of the restaurant is beautiful — bright, elegant, and perfect for a special night out. Service was attentive and professional, which added to the experience. That being said, the prices are definitely on the higher side for the portion size, so it’s worth keeping in mind if you’re just coming in for small plates. Still, for quality seafood and a chic Midtown setting, Avra Madison delivers.

T P

As everyone may know, the food and service and atmosphere here is wonderful. I love the crowd and I always feel very pretty and very welcome here. The layout of the restaurant is super pretty as you can see everything. The decor is really pretty and it always smells nice especially when you go downstairs to use the bathroom. There’s a huge mirror for Great full body pictures and always a very elegant discreet bathroom attendant. The staff are very professional, classy and personable, and it is truly the epitome of fine dining while also feeling welcoming and friendly. Come here for any occasion, whether it’s casual for a drink or an elegant business meeting or a first date or with a group of friends after Broadway. Even something simple like the Israeli salad was super tasty. The people who own and manage this place do a very good job at maintaining It’s elegance and great quality everything and I’m sure it’ll continue to be around for decades to come.

Carmi Rafaeli

I celebrated my birthday lunch at Avra Madison and the experience was truly phenomenal. Our table of eleven was treated with such warmth and care throughout the afternoon. The food was excellent, and the service stood out as exceptional. Our servers, Ozzy and Nicola, surprised me with a spectacular platter filled with all of the desserts for the table and birthday candles! They even gave my aunt and uncle a thoughtful tour in the back, which made the celebration feel extra special. Every detail made us feel welcomed and celebrated. Thank you to the wonderful team at Avra for making my birthday unforgettable!

Paul Vetrano

My wife and I stopped by for dessert and a drink. The staff was excellent. The atmosphere was lively. It is an astetically beautiful space and huge with a full basement area as well. The baklava was the best I ever tasted. My wife and I will definitely return for dinner and the full experience. Overall an awesome experience!

+19

Okan A. Altug

I had the chance to have lunch at this modern Greek restaurant that stood out as one of the rare examples of true Greek fusion cuisine. You often see fusion styles with Chinese or other Asian cuisines, but Greek fusion is much harder to come by. Here, the concept was executed beautifully, a contemporary interpretation of Greek flavors served in a space that was vibey, energetic, and tastefully decorated. The service was equally impressive. The servers were not only professional and respectful, but they clearly took pride in their work. They were gracious, attentive, and genuinely engaged z forthcoming with information, elaborating on menu items, and offering thoughtful advice and selections for both food and wine. The food itself was outstanding. I had the octopus, salmon, spinach, and baklava. The octopus was a highlight, traditionally served grilled in one piece, but here elevated with exceptional seasoning, sautéed with plenty of white onions and chopped vegetables, and finished generously with olive oil. The fact that it was served hot made it even more memorable, adding another dimension to the flavor and texture. The salmon was perfectly cooked, the spinach dish was fresh and flavorful, and the baklava was a sweet and satisfying finale. Overall, it was a thoroughly enjoyable lunch, a perfect blend of modern creativity, authentic flavors, and top-tier hospitality.

Kristian Ivanov

We had dinner downstairs at Avra and it was vibes. The setting was stunning and honestly? Total gossip central in the best way — everyone was dressed, fabulous, and whispering secrets over cocktails. Food was fresh and flavorful (the seafood especially!), and the service felt elevated but still warm. Will definitely come back again!

Vera Shtefanuka

My friend invited me to her favorite Greek restaurant for a get-together. Reserve in advance as it fills up quickly at dinnertime (we were there on a Monday night). Great interior. It was a bit too cold on the main floor due to air conditioning. I liked their signature zucchini Avra chips and Jumbo shrimps moussaka.

+2

Lisa Park

We celebrated our first wedding anniversary here with a lovely lunch. The appetizer, a bean-based sauce served with freshly baked bread, was incredibly nutty and flavorful. The fish for the main course was cooked in a Mediterranean style and was tender with deep, rich flavors. The service was outstanding. Our waiter, a middle-aged gentleman, was especially sweet, attentive, and full of charm. Thank you for making our special day even more memorable with such wonderful food and service.

+4

Iryna Glushchenko

My friends recommend this restaurant and I decided to take my mom on a date. Omg, the food is delicious. And the cocktails, yummmm. We tried 3 different dips for appetizer, swordfish was my main course. It was so tender, juicy and tasty I am still dreaming about it. Great service and nice ambiance. We booked table in advance. Don't know if they take walk ins.

+12

Teck Boon

Best to make a reservation for dinner as the place gets crowded even on a weekday evening. The Avra chips are really good and so is the calamari. Fish is their speciality but the lamb chops were very nicely done too. Save some space for dessert and get the chocolate cake. Was a great dining experience.

+3

Fabulous service and food! Loved the zucchini chips, calamari, octopus and martinis were excellent.

Fabulous service and food! Loved the zucchini chips, calamari, octopus and martinis were excellent.

Fabulous service and food! Loved the zucchini chips, calamari, octopus and martinis were excellent.

Fabulous service and food! Loved the zucchini chips, calamari, octopus and martinis were excellent.

Loved the food, ambiance and service! We had a large party and they sat us at the private cabana table. It was just perfect for conversation!

Loved the food, ambiance and service! We had a large party and they sat us at the private cabana table. It was just perfect for conversation!

This service was impeccable! The place is absolutely stunning! The food was delicious I highly recommend the romaine salad it's really refreshing & the baked chicken is cooked to perfection! …

This service was impeccable! The place is absolutely stunning! The food was delicious I highly recommend the romaine salad it's really refreshing & the baked chicken is cooked to perfection! Litera…

We had a party of 3 for lunch at Avra in midtown, NYC. They get our highest marks for service, delicious food and a delightful ambiance. Reservations fill up quickly so get them early. \n\nService:…

We had a party of 3 for lunch at Avra in midtown, NYC. They get our highest marks for service, delicious food and a delightful ambiance. reservations fill up quickly so get them early. \n\nService:…

Wow!!\nThis by far will be one of my all time favorite meals! Every bite was delicious. \nThe seating outside is great for a cool beautiful people watching day. However the dining room is beautiful…

I had an impromptu lunch with my team at Avra earlier this week and shockingly we didn't have an issue securing a reservation for 9 people during lunch! \n\nWhen we arrived we were promptly seated …

Enjoyed a very good dinner at this Avra location. When we arrived the restaurant was busy but that sat us right away for our 7:15pm reservation. The restaurant is large and has a nice indoor/outdoo…

Decided to pop into Avra Madison with a buddy when some time opened up, and it was the best call of the day. This spot is officially in my rotation now. The pre-fixe lunch hit every note — a fresh, …

The food is so good with a nice outdoor seating in a nice neighborhood, great for lunch , menu has a lot of choices to choose from totally recommend it!

The food is so good with a nice outdoor seating in a nice neighborhood, great for lunch , menu has a lot of choices to choose from totally recommend it!

The food is so good with a nice outdoor seating in a nice neighborhood, great for lunch , menu has a lot of choices to choose from totally recommend it!

In the heart of mid-town on the east side, this beautiful restaurant is hard to beat for its outstanding food, ambience, service, and value. Our three-course prix fixe lunch menu at $40 each consiste…

In the heart of mid-town on the east side, this beautiful restaurant is hard to beat for its outstanding food, ambience, service, and value. Our three-course prix fixe lunch menu at $40 each consis…

In the heart of mid-town on the east side, this beautiful restaurant is hard to beat for its outstanding food, ambience, service, and value. Our three-course prix fixe lunch menu at $40 each consis…

In the heart of mid-town on the east side, this beautiful restaurant is hard to beat for its outstanding food, ambience, service, and value. Our three-course prix fixe lunch menu at $40 each consis…

We had an excellent lunch at Avra. The restaurant is beautiful with a nice ambiance throughout. They offer seating at the bar, indoor and outdoor. The lunch prixe fix menu is a great deal and offer…

Yes it’s expensive. It always shocks me when people complain about the price of the meal considering the quality of the products shipped in from all over the world. The Halibut and Faroe islan…

Staying at the Pierre we went to Ava for lunch. Beautiful atmosphere. Professional servers. Delicious fresh food. Halibut & Dover Sole were outstanding. Definitely returning.

We came in without reservation but kindly gave us a place at the Bar, were Luis our bartender from Ecuador gave us the best food recomendations and dining experience❣️We had a wonderful early dinne…

Excellent all around, with fair pricing. Food is high quality. We had the three course menu and salmon sashimi in addition. The sea bass was outstanding, our small children enjoyed the chicken, a…

This Avra location has a wonderful outdoor seating area. The service was excellent. Their prix fixe lunch, while appropriate priced for a high end restaurant, has something for many tastes and pref…

Wonderful experience which started by being graciously seated even though we did not have reservations. We started with the east/west coast oysters and one of the fresh Mediterranean fish from the…

The outdoor space is unusually lovely as is the indoor space. Prices reflect decor and expensive location. Our waiter was a true professional and patient. The starter Greek salad looked lavish. Th…

Top tier service, I’m talking white jackets and super friendly environment. Super attentive service, including full-blown table cloth changes. Food was incredible. However, portions were minuscule. The calamari was perfectly fried and tender, the ceviche was the tiniest flab of salmon I have ever seen in my life. Everything came in bite-size portions for about $40 a plate. Don’t get me wrong. The taste was phenomenal, but be prepared to stop at five guys on your way out for some real sustenance unless you want to have to remortgage your house. what are you again? I can’t emphasize the taste was incredible. Everything was perfectly cooked and the service was top-notch.

Priya Subramanian

Limited veg options. Didn't care for the spinach and rice.. The service was on point as also the drink. Didn't order dessert. They were open Christmas day but were expecting to close early. Across from RC Music Hall, so a good place to grab a bite before or after the show.

+1

exclusivo2

I had an amazing dinner here with my family. Everything was fresh. The service was great. The atmosphere matched . Good cocktails the lobster pasta was a bit over cooked make sure to ask for it Al dente 🤌🏼🍝 enjoy!

Customer service is excellent.\nFood is amazing- the selection of fish is unbelievable.\nDrinks are fabulous.\nOne of the most beautiful restaurants I have ever been in. \nIt's pricey but I enjoyed m…

Customer service is excellent.\nFood is amazing- the selection of fish is unbelievable.\nDrinks are fabulous.\nOne of the most beautiful restaurants I have ever been in. \nIt's pricey but I enjoyed…

The food was awesome but the only thing is the price... we got an order of yellowtail fish and there was only about 5-8 thing pieces of fish for 50 dollars!! My shrimp was pretty good and inside th…

The food was awesome but the only thing is the price... we got an order of yellowtail fish and there was only about 5-8 thing pieces of fish for 50 dollars!! My shrimp was pretty good and inside th…

We ate outside in summer. Food was fresh and ample. Service was hurried but adequate. price was fixed and reasonable for lunch.

Food was good, although shrimp fish is small and definitely overpriced. salad with romaine and onions and octopus was terrific. Service was inattentive. Not best experience in NYC and not sure we w…

Unexpectedly large restaurant with beautiful decor, good service and food. For lunch they have a 3-plate special that, value for money, can’t be beaten.

Unexpectedly large restaurant with beautiful decor, good service and food. For lunch they have a 3-plate special that, value for money, can’t be beaten.

The food was excellent, I had swordfish which was tender and very well seasoned. Unfortunately we found the service to be unsatisfactory. Our waiter was surly to say the least and blatantly unatten…

Fun , lively restaurant \nThe waiter Vladimir is amazing, \nPerfect service , i have seen him helping older ladies , accompanying them to the door .\nI hope that wen ever i go there Vladimir will be …

Fun , lively restaurant \nThe waiter Vladimir is amazing, \nPerfect service , i have seen him helping older ladies , accompanying them to the door .\nI hope that wen ever i go there Vladimir will…

The seafood is fresh. Thats expected. Other food items we tried on the menu were bland. Dessert was good but actually nothing I can remember and want to go back for. Ambiance A+. Service A+.

I don't think I would have minded paying the higher prices if the service was a little softer and friendlier. We ordered the greek salad which was good but it doesn't have any greens -all vegetab…

I don't think I would have minded paying the higher prices if the service was a little softer and friendlier. We ordered the Greek salad which was good but it doesn't have any greens -all vegetable…

Decent food but hugely overpriced for what it is. $31 for calamari is a lot and the food isn't exceptional enough to justify the price

Decent food but hugely overpriced for what it is. $31 for calamari is a lot and the food isn't exceptional enough to justify the price

A disappointing experience from start to finish, from the service to the quality of food. Every course was sent back with an issue. Every fish dish was bland and/or dry/overcooked. Service was drea…

A disappointing experience from start to finish, from the service to the quality of food. Every course was sent back with an issue. Every fish dish was bland and/or dry/overcooked. service was dr…