Upscale Mediterranean w/ fresh seafood & Greek flair. Great for special occasions, but reservations can be tough.
Experience upscale Mediterranean dining with a Greek flair at Limani, located in the heart of Manhattan. Celebrated for its fresh seafood and a variety of traditional meze, this restaurant offers a sophisticated atmosphere suitable for special occasions or business dinners. While praised for its ambiance and offerings like whole branzino and lamb chops, some find the Greek food quality to be competitive rather than outstanding.
Offers a Mediterranean and Greek-inspired menu with a strong emphasis on fresh seafood. Popular dishes mentioned include whole branzino, octopus, red prawns, lamb chops, and a selection of meze. While generally well-received, some feedback suggests that while good, the Greek food may not be the absolute best available.
"The restaurant is noted for its fresh seafood, with specific recommendations including whole branzino, octopus, red prawns, lamb chops, and a variety of meze."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant's ambiance and its Mediterranean and Greek offerings, though some suggest the food quality is competitive rather than top-tier.
Important Note
Reservations may be difficult to obtain last minute, and while good, the Greek food may not be considered the absolute best in the city.
"Limani is suggested as a place that could offer a nice experience for a 30th birthday, although it's noted that the Greek food quality might not be the absolute best."
Neutral"Limani at Rockefeller Center is suggested as a dining option."
Positive"Limani is listed as a Greek cuisine option suitable for corporate dinners, potentially offering private rooms and prefix dinner or family-style options."
Positive"Limani by Rockefeller Center is recommended as an upscale Greek/Mediterranean restaurant."
Positive"Limani is listed as a recommended upscale Greek/Mediterranean restaurant in Manhattan."
Positive"The original poster mentioned this restaurant was suggested by someone else but was dismissed by their boss as "horribly boring" for a group dinner in Midtown."
Negative"Limani is listed as a Greek restaurant located on street level."
Neutral"The commenter expresses a liking for Limani at Rock Center but warns that it may be tough to get a last-minute reservation."
Positive"UWSGymrat stated a personal preference for Limani over Oceana, implicitly indicating a positive view of Limani's dining experience."
Positive"Limani in Rock Center."
Positive"Describes Limani as having good Greek food, though perhaps not as good as other mentioned options, likely offering dishes like whole branzino, octopus, red prawns, lamb chops, and meze."
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