Live-fire Mediterranean w/ dry-aged fish & incredible bread. A must-try Brooklyn hotspot.
Discover Theodora, a highly-rated Fort Greene restaurant specializing in live-fire cooking and dry-aged fish, with the Whole Butterflied Trout being a standout dish.
This Fort Greene gem, helmed by Tomer Blechman, is a standout Mediterranean spot specializing in live-fire cooking and dry-aged seafood. From its smoky aroma to creative spins on classics, Theodora promises a memorable dining experience, with rave reviews for its breads, crudos, and expertly prepared fish.
Theodora offers a Mediterranean menu centered around live-fire cooking and dry-aged seafood. Highlights include exceptional homemade breads like sourdough and kubaneh, vibrant crudos, and expertly prepared fish dishes such as trout and black cod. While most reviews are glowing, a few diners found the lamb dishes too salty and the baklava sundae overly sweet. Reservations are notoriously hard to get.
"The sourdough bread, whipped ricotta toast, Hiramasa crudo, and the whole butterflied trout are frequently praised. The Camembert Cheesecake is also a favorite dessert."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Theodora, with many calling it one of the best meals they've ever had, particularly highlighting the fresh seafood and unique preparations. Some minor criticisms mention saltiness in certain meat dishes and the difficulty of securing reservations.
Important Note
Reservations can be extremely difficult to obtain, and some diners have found certain meat dishes to be too salty. The price point is also noted as being on the higher side.
"This establishment has previously offered dry-aged fish and is worth keeping an eye on for future menu additions."
Positive"Theodora is donating."
Positive"The commenter expresses support for restaurants participating in the day's events and states they will patronize these establishments when possible."
Positive"Theodora is mentioned as a place to go for Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food, with Shukette as a backup if you can't get a seat."
Positive"This user enthusiastically recommended Theodora."
Positive"Theodora has a gorgeous bathroom."
Positive"The original poster found Theodora to look stunning."
Positive"The original poster noted that Theodora looked stunning but was already booked solid."
Negative"Theodora was mentioned as being amazing."
Positive"Theodora in Clinton Hill is a wood-fired restaurant suggested for consideration."
Positive"Theodora is listed as a good option for a kitchen view experience."
Positive"Theodora in Fort Greene is highly recommended for its awesome kitchen view from the chef counter and is considered a top favorite restaurant by the commenter."
Positive"Theodora offers great kitchen views from its chef counter and is considered one of the commenter's favorite restaurants currently."
Positive"Theodora is mentioned as a highlight for accommodating extra people and serving a memorable Swordfish belly skewer."
Positive"The user has heard great things about Theodora and is considering it."
Positive"The author recommends Theodora for Mediterranean food."
Positive"This user mentioned Theodora as a potential place to visit."
Neutral"The user advised that Theodora is easier to get a 6-person reservation for, but recommended using notifications as there are many cancellations."
Positive"The user secured a reservation for Theodora for December 26th, categorizing it among the 'hard' reservations they obtained."
Positive"The user mentioned Theodora as a potential option for a birthday dinner, indicating it appealed to them as a nice restaurant that would likely serve delicious food, though they were seeking a more unique experience."
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