Pylos Menu (Update 2025)
Nestled in the heart of New York City, Pylos offers a taste of Greece with its flavorful menu and charming ambiance. Known for its cozy interior reminiscent of the Greek islands, Pylos beckons diners to explore authentic Greek cuisine with a modern twist. The menu boasts a variety of options, from stuffed grape leaves and saganaki to braised lamb shank and wild stripe bass. One standout dish, the Arni Kotsi Me Meli, Me Mikra Psita Lahanika, features fall-off-the-bone Cretan honey-braised lamb shank that leaves a lasting impression. The dessert menu is equally enticing, with buttery phyllo triangles filled with Greek custard and drizzled with cinnamon and Greek mountain honey. Pylos not only delivers delicious dishes but also offers exceptional customer service, creating a dining experience that feels like a mini vacation. Whether you're seeking a romantic dinner or a casual gathering with friends, Pylos caters to all, earning its spot as a must-visit Greek restaurant in the city.
Mezethes (appetizers Served Cold)
Taramosalata
Robust and lemony fish roe dip.
Melitzanosalata
Roasted eggplant dip
Tzatziki
Thick and tangy yogurt dip.
Piperia Gemisti Me Kafteri Feta
Roasted red pepper and spicy feta whipped with sweet and hot peppers.
Feta Saganaki
Sesame crusted feta pan fried with tomato marmalade
Poikilia
trio of greeces 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
House Dip
Spanakopita
Crispy savory greek phyllo pastry filled with fresh spinach, feta, and aromatic herbs.
Kalamarakia Tyganita
Crisp fresh fried squid.
Afrata Keftedakia
Pylos light-as-air meatballs and pan-fried in olive oil.
Garides Ouzo
Large shrimp cooked in a light ouzo and tomato cream sauce.
Htapothi Scharas
Classic grilled, marinated octopus with a balsamic reduction sauce, and capers.
Pitakia Kaisarias
Savory phyllo pastries filled with the spiced, cured beef pasturma, fresh tomatoes, and mild kasseri cheese.
Gigantes Sto Fourno Me Anitho Kai Aromatiki Saltsa Tomata
Greek giant beans baked to perfection in a honey-scented tomato-dill sauce.
Dolmathes Avgolemono
Grape leaves stuffed with rice, ground veal, herbs, golden raisins, and pine nuts. Served with egg-lemon sauce.
Haloumi Sote Me Stafylia Kai Tsipouro
Thick slices of sauteed haloumi cheese finished with Greek grappa and served with grapes.
Feta Saganaki
Sesame crusted feta pan fried with tomato marmalade
Anginares Mousaka
fresh artichoke heart moussaka, layered with caramelized onions, herbs and three Greek cheeses bechamel sauce (meatless)
Htenia Me Fasolia Kai Roka
Grilled sea scallops tossed with white beans and arugula and served with a dressing of extra virgin greek olive oil and fresh lemon juice
Kolokythakia Kai Melitzanakia Tyganita
crisp, fried zucchini and eggplant rounds served with tzatziki
Mezethes (appetizers Served Hot)
Soupes
Avgolemono Me Sampania
Champagne avgolemono, Pylos smooth as silk classic egg-lemon soup with chicken stock, and orzo.
Eliniki Salata
Greek salad with lettuce, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, stuffed grape leaves, feta, and kalamata olives.
Greek Salad With Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled chicken breast, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese, and pepperoncini, topped with oregano.
Greek Salad With Grilled Calamari
Greek Salad With Grilled Shrimp
Crisp vegetables, creamy feta, and succulent grilled shrimp, topped with olives and tangy pepperoncini.
Horiatiki
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.
Maroulosalata
Tender lettuces, dill, scallions, feta served with extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh lemon dressing.
Roka Kai Ahladia Salata Me Fistikia Aeginis
Cool pear and arugula salad with mild sheeps milk cheese, roasted pistachios, and balsamic-honey vinaigrette.
Extra Dressing
Extra oz of dressing
Salates
Greek Comfort Foods
Pastitsio
Pylos terrine of baked pasta layered with aromatic meat sauce and bechamel.
Moussaka
Layers of lightly sauteed eggplant, zucchini, potato baked in a clay dish with aromatic ground meat sauce, and bechamel.
Arni Kotsi Me Meli Me Mikra Psita Lahanika
Cretan-honey braised lamb shank served with roasted baby vegetables.
Brizola
ounces aged prime loin steak served with Greek Yiayias fried potatoes, and sauteed spinach.
Paidakia Galaktos Stin Schara Me Imam Kai Mora Patates
Marinated grilled baby lamb chops, served with fried potatoes
Pork Souvlaki
Marinated Pylos pork souvlaki, served with hand cut yaya's fries and warm pita(no modifications for this item)
Hoirino Kotsi Lemonato
braised pork shank with lemon and herbs, served with fingerling potatoes and leeks
Psito Kotopoulo Me Spanakorizo
Grilled chicken breast with spinach and rice pilaf.
Chicken Souvlaki
Marinated Pylos chicken souvlaki, served with hand cut yaya's fries and warm pita(no modifications for this item)
Kreata (meat Specialties)
Psaria Kai Thalassina (fish And Seafood)
Psari Sta Karvouna
Classic grilled whole fresh fish, dressed with extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh lemon juice.
Agrio Lavraki Me Krousta Apo Pistachios
Pistachio crusted filet of wild stripe bass served with vegetable Napoleon flavored with pistachio pesto and mild sheep milk cheese.
Garides Me Saltsa Ouzo Servirismena Me Hilopites Dinner
Shrimp in a creamy ouzo-flavored tomato sauce. Served over Greek egg noodles.
Psito Solomos
Grilled Salmon with spinach and rice pilaf
Garides Souvlaki
shrimp souvlaki (pcs) served with grilled tomato, fried potatoes and warm pita
Greek Yiayias Fried Potatoes
Wedges of hand-cut fried potatoes served with grated Greek sheeps milk cheese and oregano.
Patates Psites
Roasted potatoes seasoned with lemon, oregano, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil.
Agria Horta
Wild field greens with feta seasoned with lemon, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil.
Spanakorizo
Classic spinach-rice pilaf served with crumbled feta, lemon, and cracked black pepper.
Extra Dressing
Pita
Warm pita bread
Epipleon Piata (side Dishes)
Epidorpia
Mouzo
mouzo PYLOS chocolate mousse spiked with ouzo
Galaktobourekakia
Phyllo triangles filled with custard, drizzled with honey, cinnamon and powdered sugar
Yaourti
Greek yogurt with honey, walnuts and sour cherries