Estia Restaurant Reviews

Nice, large room downstairs, but food was just so so. Portions were small.

Good food, good service. Nice place before or after the show!

The charcoal grilled octopus is so far the best octopus dish. And they leave the fat on the lamb chops which make it soooo juicy and it is flavored very well. I would recommend midium-well.

It was restaurant week. Great food & great service!!

enjoyed a unique dinner here before PHL Orchestra concert. Great food, wines, crowded and a bit noisy, but thankfully we got seated in a corner so we could have conversation amongst the four of us. Fine Greek food.

Great ambience, wonderful service, limited vegetarian options but plenty of other choices. Loved every minute there.

Some of the best fish I've had in Philly! The service is really something special; staff is so helpful in providing a description of the meals. I've never been to a Greek restaurant prior to this, and so Estia made an excellent first-impression. The environment is quite formal; however, a great place to catch dinner on a weekend evening.

Went for my birthday - normally I don't love Greek food but I had a great experience here.

The interior is pretty large and the staff is super friendly and helpful.

Go for:
- Whole fish - they brought the pre-cooked fish to our table in its "salt bath" which was awesome to see. The fish was huge!! It also tasted incredibly fresh and had a light, lemon-y sauce.
- Calamari - can never go wrong with calamari but they cook it so that it's light
- Lamb chops - so moist!

Tips:
- I believe they have a lunch special where you can pick an appetizer and entree - a great deal

Restaurant week at Estia didn t disappoint. Good food in a cozy Mediterranean setting. And Brandon our server and the rest of the Estia staff were exceptional! Had the shrimp, fish and chocolate cake. Overall a great meal.

First timers, I took my wife for her birthday. Very accommodating allowing us to push our reservation back an hour. Beatuiful restaurant, great table. It was my wife's birthday which was in the Open Table notes but it did not get acknowledged. That is not on the server but instead (Host dept. relaying that information. We did not have desert.) If you were to look up a picture of a Professional Server Bell's picture would be there. She was awesome with not only serving 101 but more importantly the nuances of serving. Lite banter, in and out, repetition, suggestions and opinions. The food was very fresh. The Tuna Sashimi had too much lemon zest, I would have preferred the colossal Shrimp Cocktail to be a bit more chilled however my wife liked it. The reason for a more extensive review is due to the $$$ spent. A little pricey but I would definitely like to try other items on the menu. It is on my list to return, 4.25 STARS.

Excellent fresh Greek appetizers, salads, drinks and desserts! Beautiful bar and super friendly staff! Definitely great place to go to

Delicious food and great service. Cannot recommend enough.

So so good! Cute decor and not busy at all for lunch. My dining companions all got the lamb chops and we're very pleased. I had the tuna it was amazing. Perfectly portioned as well for lunch!

Went here for a private event (birthday party to be exact). The food was amazing. Tasty, fresh and plentiful. Ambient was warm. Staff was very attentive. Will definitely be returning for date night.

One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Celebrated our older son's birthday. Saki, our waiter makes you feel so comfortable. He says, "welcome home," when he comes to your table. He is an elderly, Greek, gentleman in the truest sense. After introducing to our sons, they commented that he is like your long, lost , Uncle from Greece. Everything about this restaurant is top shelf. The grilled octopus is the best I have had anywhere. The lamb chops melt in your mouth. Extensive wine list. Beautiful bar and the dinning room has so many different options. Some very romantic. All our meals were delicious. We weren't thrilled with the sponge cake but the fruit and homemade Greek yogurt platter that Saki brought to the table, complimentary was so fresh and tasty. He was taken back by a story he had told us many months before and we remembered and asked him about his nieces wedding in Canada. It doesn't take much to make this man smile. And he truly invites you to feel like one of the family. The Estia family. Also great place for apps and drinks before the Academy of Music and the Kimmel Center if you don't have time before the show for dinner. Thank you Saki

Me and my wife had an awesome experience with Andre. We had a rocky start when we arrived at about 9:15pm (45mins before closing). We were greeted by a host and hostess that momentarily looked at me and my wife and then checked their watches before addressing us. We were a bit apprehensive to stay after being welcomed like that. But things quickly improved when our waiter came. Andre was awesome. He was very personable and well informed. Not to mention our food was incredible. Literally one of the best seafood experiences I ve had. I will definitely be back.

It was a great experience, great location, warm and cozy environment, very good service and excellent food. I definitely suggest this place to my friends. It is pricey but worth it.

We were party of 6. I was in the middle of my main dish, turned to my friend and my plate was taken. It happened to 3 of us. Hello- do you know what crossed silverware means? My dessert was taken after my 2 bites. Wanted to finish the appetizers but they were taken also. Nobody asked if we are done or do we wish to pack anything. Like they wanted to clean up the table asap. We were waiting for our food for 45 min. Still everything was delicious and love the decor.

the octopus appetizer had little to no taste and the anchovies were just so so.

A bit overpriced and I didn't love the menu. Food was fine and I enjoyed the ambience but not sure I'd go back.

Absolutely Delicious for my first time eating Greek food.

I really liked the place! Great food and great atmosphere! Enjoy :-)

The service and the food were both excellent. I would recommend this for Greek food lovers and Foodies alike that appreciate great service a fabulous atmosphere and Aviance. And let's not forget the food is to die for give it a try!

Wonderful! Freshest and most flavorful food ever and the best service!

Food was really good but the waiter dropped a quarter of my sauteed calamari and it splattered on my pants and shirt. Waiter didn't offer to bring me a new portion, to take the disk off the check or compensate me for the ensuing dry cleaning bill. I'm surprised by this low level of service at a restaurant of this price point. I really enjoy the suburban location but won't come back to the Center City location again.

Excellent location, drinks, and appetizers! Amazing ambiance.

Delicious! I will never forget those lamb chops! The shrimp appetizer was great too. Will have to go again for those two dishes.

The food was good but the service is subpar. Was here 2 years ago the service was much much better.

Wonderful ambience, knowledgeable wait staff, delicious food.

I visit this place a lot since I work in the area. I got to say their service is always excellent and they keep the place well kept consistently. Rates are affordable and they serve large portions.

Very good Greek restaurant!!! You can have good authentic dishes here!! The location is just next to the theater of Academy of music and easy to access. The inside is very gorgeous and good atmosphere!!! I had a dinnerware here. I ordered 3 plates course. It includes appetizer, main plate and dessert!!! Of course we could have completely breads. Sooo delicious!!! I think Greek cuisine use olive often, so of course I could have good olive on my plates. Soooo delicious. I love here!!!! So I will visit again here for sure!!

Great food in beautiful surroundings. Not cheap nor very expensive, so I'd say a perfect place for those special moments when you want something extra. The personnel is knowledgeable and polite, which is an extra point worth mentioning

Great for a large family celebration. Perfect service, no rush, and delicious, well-prepared dishes. My only concern is the value, about $50 each, without drinks.

This is the real deal and a long term survivor in the restaurant business. Count on them for an authentic dining experience

By far my all time favorite restaurant to visit. Food is very fresh, the octopus is amazing and the langostinos are to die for!

FANTASTIC place! Not a bad item on the menu!! Great service & ambiance too!!
ALWAYS a great evening!
Don't miss the eggplant & zucchini chips!! They are the BEST I've had ANYWHERE!

I recently had lunch there and it was magnificent as usual. For my main courses, I ordered the lamb chops and the Lavraki. The lamb was succulent and melted in my mouth. The service was impeccable and I have never had a bad meal there.

We had an amazing experience. My cousin rented the Wine room everything was amazing servings, atmosphere beyond all the appetizer, food and desserts were phenomenal.

Beautiful building, cozy n intimate. Wonderful service, exquisite food, i had lamb chops they were devine,my husband had the swordfish he enjoyed it. Octopus for appetizer delicious, even the salad was so good, dessert so delish. Will definitely be visiting this place again!!!

We had a wonderful experience here recently. The ambiance is elegant. We were seated by the window and service was fantastic. I had the "Estia chips" as an appetizer - fried zucchini and eggplant - to die for! Then I had the lamb chops! Delicious. It's probably a good thing I can't go there every week.

One of my favorite places for tasty Mediterranean food. the service was very helpful and welcoming.

Great theater prix fixe menu. Delicious and so close to our show.

Great Greek restaurant in a converted theater. There is a fixed-price theater menu which makes it very affordable

This is a really expensive Mediterranean restaurant with more inclined to Greece. Seafood is must try. We tried all of their food as we went in a group. They do have happy hours please check before you go. The ambiance is very nice. Parking is a real issue as the restaurant is at center city. But there are couple of parking lots in vicinity as qs long as you can pay 12 - 15 bucks more you are fine.

mediterranean food at this location - very good. Visited on a Thursday. There was quick, helpful, and friendly service. Menu is similar to a restaurant in El Paso I liked.

It was okay. The appetizer was pretty good. The main entree was alright. Some of my potatoes weren't cooked all the way so they were hard. The dessert tasted good. All 6 of us agreed it was an "okay" time.

Great atmosphere and very fresh seafood. The fixed price lunch menu was reasonably priced for their quality and we were quite full by the end of it!

Upscale Greek restaurant catering to the theater crowd for the Academy of Arts and the Kimmel Center. Pricey unless ordering off the theater menu which I d highly recommend. Ordered an aloe bourbon drink and it was delicious.

This restaurant is a Philadelphia gym in the eatery industry. I love everything about this restaurant from the actual employees to the decor to of course the food.

Octopus appetizer was amazingly tender. The seafood tower was delicious and fairly dramatic. Definitely would recommend though I would probably stick with appetizers and some sides. Cocktails were acceptable.

Came here for a birthday lunch for my mother and the place was a great choice! The ambiance is very elegant, yet provides for a casual feeling so you don't feel uncomfortable if you're not in a suit. Great seafood and great service. The $20 prix fixe menu is a great deal and a must-try if you are curious about what Estia has to offer. The appetizers are also large enough to share if you bring a group and each order different dishes.

Pretty good Italian food with big rooms for parties

The best Greek food I've ever had, staff was so great too.

Great food, great service, when there's live music it gets even cuter

My favorite place for quality mediterranean food. Service is consistently great. Prices are fair I would say. Food is similar to a cafe in Portland I loved.

Fantastic, high quality food. Scene it hit or miss though.

Amazing Greek food in the middle of the city. Very fresh seafood and very well cooked.

Loved the seafood. If you don't like seafood, go here, you will.

My fav spot for tasty Mediterranean food. staff is always timely even when they have a full house. certainly worth a return trip. they have so many great reviews for a reason.

Nice place with good food and excellent service. Not too pricey.

I've had the pleasure of dining here a couple times. I can truly say the food and service is excellent. I had the fortune of being attended to by the same waiter each time, he is very attentive although not overly attentive. Try their Award-winning grilled octopus and if it's not Award-winning it should be, Give it a try and you'll see what I mean.

"Awesome Restaurant"
Food was such deliciousness for the palate.

Great fresh food! Had the the octopus appetizer and it was delish. Great ambiance and service. Would definitely come here again.

Pretty solid gyros. A coworker had the baklava and said it was amazing. Would definitely try again

Went with friends who had been here before. Tried the prix fixe theater menu. Everything was really good. On our table, we got a plate of horiatiki, octopodi, and calamari before these entrees: charcoal grilled halibut, lamb trahana, pan seared sea bass, and papoutsakia, followed by baklava. Every dish was greattttttt! We left with our bellies full and are souls happy. P.S. The cocktails are great. I would recommend Khlori's passion.

Excellent restaurant! Food is amazing! Lamb chops are divine!

Tried this place once with a friend and I am addicted ever since. I love the great character and tasty food and beverages. Keep it up.

If you are looking for Mediterranean, this is your place! My husband and I honeymooned in Greece and the food changed our lives. For a semi authentic experience (without catching a flight) Estia is the next best thing. A few recommended options: the grilled octopus, hummus and/or cheese plate, and the fish of the day. The shrimp are large and delightful so be sure to add that to your meal.

My husband and I both love the arts so we adore the theater menu. A great way to cap off the night after a good show without breaking the bank. The options are great with the theater menu alone which is a 3 course meal for $35 (restaurant week everyday). Enjoy!

Amazing food & ambiance. Highly suggest a lamb & African Prawn surf & turf!