Estia is a longstanding local favorite in this city. The interior is large and set up in several sections. You can sit in a large open area, by the bar or in some quiet private and romantic booths along the wall. The menu is extensive and they offer a full bar and wine list. The decor is low key but charming. I tried the lamb chops which were generous and perfectly prepared. Prices are reasonable for this level of food and service. Our waiter was professional, attentive and friendly.Definitely a keeper.

Great place!!! Wonderful service, perfect cocktails. Pricy… but 100% worth it!!! 5 stars

Great food. The appetizers were better than the entrees.Definitely pricey

This place is something special. The ambiance is great, the decor is well thought-out, and you are not rushed out the door. The workers are the ally want you to enjoy the experience and they have a keen eye on detail and serve you well.The food is beyond incredible. Although I wish the dessert was a bigger portion but I guess all the good things should be in small portions. I had the lamb chops for the entree and my mind was blown. (Literally like in that Ratatouille scene with the mouse eating the cheese..) very well marinated and prepared. The food was ready quickly as well.. But even if it were to be busier, you still dont feel how quickly time passes.A+ Thank you very much Estia and keep it up, dont get prideful from these good reviews.

One of the best Greek restaurants Ive been to! Definitely my favorite in Philly. The food is delicious! I love the lamb chops, cheese saganaki, and baklava here. Nevertheless everything we have had is delicious! Also, excellent ambience, very clean, great service, and great drinks.

Everything was perfect, the food the service the vibes everythinnggg!! Highly recommend. The dessert was the best part do not miss it😍

Great service. Good food, however the lamb chops were very salty.

Everything was delicious. The ambience was really nice. It almost felt like you were in a restaurant in Greece. The food was authentic geek food. My favorite thing there was the hummus (which is free with warm bread). Some of the best hummus Ive ever eaten. The baklava was also really good. Me and my wife will definitely be back again.

Busy for a Sunday afternoon but it was restaurant week in Philly. Food was great as usual. I suggest you order the lamb chops and make reservations!

Had the lamb shank and orzo. Very flavorful and melt in the mouth tender. Service was very efficient and friendly. Highly recommend any of the menu items.

My second time here! Fantastic job by all the chefs working the kitchen. My absolute favorite place to go for Mediterranean food. We had the cheese saganaki, salmon tartare, and fried calamari to start. Then we had the African prawns, and the lobster linguine. So good! Our server Miguel was knowledgeable, attentive, and very helpful. Thankful for him, and the entire experience. Well be back many more times.

Short and sweet nobody does it better. Thats a good experience the food is out of this world and the service is wonderful I love to eat where people have nice attitudes and want to be at work not where you cant get the waitress she cant get the order right and somehow youre supposed to tip her so you dont want hurt her feelings? This is really a good place to relax and have a good meal because they know what theyre doing and they care about the service they give. 💙💚💛🧡❤️

The lavraki was delicious, and I finished it very quickly! Also had the octopus, lemon cake, and baklava, and would definitely recommend the baklava over the lemon cake.The service was also friendly and very fast, especially with a large reservation.

Great food, great atmosphere, great service. The octopus appetizer, any seafood, and lamb chops are out of this world. I dont think you could go wrong with anything you order here.

The food was 👏🏿!!!! Wow; everything was fresh and DELICIOUS! I would highly recommend!!

Best Greek food I have ever had! Very authentic and the rest decor makes you feel like youre in a tavern in Greece. Would recommend the lamb chops, the sword fish on skewers, and the salmon. The staff were very welcoming and attentive to us. Would dine here again.

First time eating at Estia, first time eating Octopus... The atmosphere was great and the food was excellent. Would recommend Estia to anyone...

Delicious Mediterranean cuisine with a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend for a date night

Had my birthday dinner here. Great food, great service. The lambchops were AMAZING. You can save money by ordering their theater menu which is equally as stellar and still filling. 10/10 recommend.

Three of us had a fantastic meal Thursday evening. We ordered from the restaurant week menu. Lamb chops were outstanding. Drinks were strong and tasty. Best of all, Saki, our waiter was right on point with everything. Estia has always been our favorite restaurant and will continue to be the best in Philly.

Delicious food. Unique menu. Very good.

First guest of the evening has its benefits: everything is fresh! Spanakopita and delicious fish entrée settled my body into a glorious time in Philadelphia. This lime infused cheesecake floats on a bed of honey; whispers pistachio and spiced brown sugar shredded delight on top of a caramel cheesecake bed. I gobbled up the baklava and you are too late for a description.

Delicious food, friendly stuff. They have promotion appetizer, entree, dessert for $37 !!

My boyfriend and his family & I dined here for his graduation. This was my first time, needless to say I was impressed. We sat in a beautiful comfortable booth. The waiter who took care of us Saki handled are orders exceptionally well. He was very kind and very skilled. The Greek food is delicious and hot. I suggest trying the octopus! Best I ever had. Besides the great food and service, the establishment its self is beyond beautiful. Definitely a MUST SEE!!!

Delicious Greek food and cocktails. Avoid their coffee- one of the worst we have ever had (it didn’t ruin the experience so still five star)

The BEST Greek food in Philly. Hands down. Great drinks and service as well. Always a pleasure to eat here.

Went there for a quick dinner before a show. We sat at the bar and had drinks and a few appetizers at the happy hour price and then ordered dinner to share. Everything was delicious. Cant wait to go back. $100 + tip for 2 appetizers, 1 traditional salad, and one main dish. 2 glasses of wine and a cocktail.

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.

Ambience in downtown Philadelphia! This restaurant is one of my familys favorites. The drinks were tasty. The entrees, flavorful. The wait staff, stupendous! (Probably the only head-scratcher was that my party of four was served three pieces of bread. We asked for a refill and we were given five pieces the next go around. Go figure!)

It is a fine establishment to be sure. The service was great and friendly. The hummus was a great starter. I liked the food a lot. The lobster pasta dish was excellent. The only reason that this gets four stars instead of five was the fish. I found it to really be nothing special. I was pretty disappointed by it especially when compared to the rest of the place. Nevertheless, it is definitely worth visiting. Thanks for the meal!!

We ordered delivery, and the food quality was impeccable! Delivery service was very efficient and timely. Food temperatures were perfect, and the filet was a beautiful cut of beef. Kudos to the restaurant for making delivery actually taste wonderful!

The octopus is tender as it should be, and the branzino very flavorful. Nice finish with a tasty baklava.

Food was too salty to eat. Service was slow and dessert ice cream was less than a kids portion. It was restaurant week and it was not what I expected from Estia based what I saw on their website.

Perfect Greek DinnerWe had the 35.00 3 course meal. Our dinners were great and exciting. Go for the extra 2 dollars for the Baclavah it was worth ever bite. Service was perfect. Everyone was very spaced for covid.

Fantastic establishment! We had a reservation for 5 but a last minute addition occurred, and the host was accommodating and even gave us the back room that was available. If youve never had Greek Mediterranean food, you absolutely must go. I was blown away by how flavorful the octopus was (def try it) and the lamb chops my friends ordered were very juicy. I personally got the European sea bass and it was very light and flaky. Personally I would have enjoyed more fish so if youre hungry Id recommend an additional side like their rice. The Baklava rolls were phenomenal; crispy and light (not greasy) on the outside and the filling was rich with the right amount of sweetness. Definitely going back!

Have dined at a Estia Restaurant in Philadelphia, numerous times, in the past. Havent been there for a while. Disappointed in that, the menu had changed quite a bit. Up to a point, its understandable with the outbreak of Covid. However, what there was to choose from, was definitely overpriced, in my opinion. As a Greek, I feel that I can say that!

Highly rated for a reason. It feels right as you enter the restaurant, as the ambiance created by the design of the space transports you from a city street to your favorite taverna. We started our experience with the grilled octopus and the calamari. The first beautifully grilled and seasoned, the second with a thin shell of a batter that needed no sauce. The Greek salad and the arugula salad were fresh and not overly dressed (where do they get those ripe tomatoes?). We each had the whole, grilled fish. All that was left were the head and the tail. Olive oil, lemon, and capers accented the expertly grilled fish for a perfect meal. We finished our experience by sharing a smooth, tart lemon sorbet. Back to the city street with memories of a great evening.

We ordered to go. The food is so delicious! You have to try the grilled octopus and the eggplant dishes. Hope COVID can go and I can enjoy the meal at the restaurant.

Great atmosphere

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.

Philly, why arent you eating here? Best lamb and fish like ever. Great staff. Ambiance wonderful

My wife and I kicked off Restaurant Week with our Date Night at Estia. The ambience, service, and food were fantastic. We did not have to wait long for anything. We will return.

One of the best Greek restaurants I have visited. The food was top quality. You can select your fish from a fresh ice bar. Many options to select from, the food Is Greek but more modern and well done. The decor in the restaurant was beautiful. Staff was extremely friendly. I would recommend coming here for Greek food. I loved every thing we ordered !

For me this has always been one of those restaurants in the city that looks super nice, and I always think about, yet had never been to until a friend was visiting from out of town. Cant believe how dumb I was for waiting so long, its fantastic!I was there for lunch and had the Chicken Souvlaki, with the spreads appetizer. Both were great. We also shared some of octopus, which we ate so quickly I didnt even get a picture.Estia leaves nothing to be desired. Amazing atmosphere, with even better food and service. One of the best fine dining experiences Ive had in the city. Will definitely go back again sometime soon. Perfect for date night, or to impress clients over lunch.

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!

The Dover sole and flaming cheese are some of my favorite dishes in life. The service and decor are always perfect. The service is so great that I think about it for days after the meal. I’ve been going there for 15 years and I have been impressed every time.

I dreamt about the food. Yes, its THAT good.All aspects of the dining experience exceeded expectations. I almost expected to smell the salty air as we left.

I honestly don’t ever write good reviews for restaurants here in USA because I am Italian and my expectations are always off the roof…I have to say I was impressed of the quality and taste of the Branzino and lamb chops.This place literally beats all the other restaurants in Philadelphia

We were in Philadelphia for a wedding and selected Estia for dinner. The halibut was delicious, the sardines were good, the lamb shank was so-so. We should have just ordered the lamb chops. The drinks were great and I would say the overall experience was good.I highly recommend this location if you want to eat Mediterranean food.

One of the best places in Phila. Quiet and ambient atmosphere. Food was superb. Service incredible.

Great food in beautiful surroundings. Not cheap nor very expensive, so Id 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 😉

My first time here. The Mrs surprised me for my birthday, and it was awesome! Started with a spinach & feta turnover with an arugula salad with red and yellow beets in a honey lime vinaigrette dressing. She went with the swordfish with grilled veggies while I went with the lamb shank with the tomato mozzarella orzo. When the server heard it was my birthday he surprised us with the honey walnut cake with vanilla ice cream. This was #CHEFery at its finest!

Took my daughter for her 10th birthday and the waiter was great and very helpful singing happy birthday and giving is a surprise desert overall good food good customer service

Fantastic place grt food the lamb chop r to die for yummy ❤️

The food was delicious, but it wasnt like anything else. the pink grapefruit sorbet has a very unique taste to it, and was delicious.

Ask for the private room for 6-8 people. Order the lamb shank. The rice on the is not rice, it’s pasta for all those gluten free people out there.

Saki made the whole experience so enjoyable. The food was excellent and the service was even better. Cannot wait to come back!

Excellent! Outdoor, during Covid-19. Octopus and eggplant chips appetizer was excellent. The margarita and burnt Manhattan were excellent! The lamb and sea bass were very good. Service was excellent.

Estia is always one of the best restaurants in Philly. The food is always excellent and the service great. I highly recommend the grilled stuffed calamari and the grilled octopus. This is some of the best Mediterranean food in the city.

We stumbled on this restaurant last weekend, and are so happy that we did. Adorable, authentic restaurant. Outdoor seating with patio heaters. We had an amazing waiter, and the best food. Beautiful indoor space, so hoping to dine again when we can go inside. Highly recommend this restaurant, great value for amazing food. We can’t wait to come back.

Hands down one of the best places to go for Greek food. Everything tastes amazing and is bursting with flavors. I highly recommend coming here for dinner! The staff is very friendly and pleasant and they make the dining experience that much better.5 out of 5 for me!

Simply amazing!!! The lamb chops are a MUST! the octopus was DEVINE!! EVERY single dish was sublime!!! Truly delicious!!!

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 ambiance, friendly staff, delicious food. I highly recommend the zucchini chips!

Really outstanding food and wine choices, paired with great service. The outside dining was lovely, and all protocols were in place.

Gluten free Greek experience. This was a great family dining experience if your children are older. We spent about three hours sampling the menu and sharing bites of food. We tried some excellent Greek wine as well. The flaming fish was delicate and melted in your mouth. Where do they get such hearty tomatoes in the winter time?

Came for the first time during restaurant week. The menu was still extensive and the wines available very diverse. Will definitely be back to try the full menu. Perfect for a date night, great decor and ambience

Will come again :)Edit:: have many times. During the pandemic this is one restaurant Im incredibly comfortable to eat inside due to the spacing. Ive gone with up to 5 individuals and each of us loved all aspects of our own and eachothers meals. Look forward to the next visit.. always get the grilled octopus! (Something Id usually not eat but crave from here)

Excellent classic Greek with good service.

Estia is always very accommodating for my work functions. They have some very nice spaces whether you’re dining at a normal table or in a private room. Although I normally get the Bronzino, I switched it up and tried their pasta and was not disappointed.

Helpful staff and a beautiful dining room! Food was delicious and had so many options. I wish I could have tried everything!

This is my 4th time in this Restaurant and have not be disappointed yet... Food excellent and customer service great also... My waiter was Javier very attentive and pleasant... Thank you for another great experience...

The service was great, the restaurant was decorated beautifully however, the lighting was too dim for my liking. The food tasted great and was a nice sized portion. Our waiter told us their fish was shipped to the restaurant from Greece and they serve you the whole fish when you order it, that’s pretty dope!

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!!!

Gluten free Greek experience. This was a great family dining experience if your children are older. We spent about three hours sampling the menu and sharing bites of food. We tried some excellent Greek wine as well. The flaming fish was delicate and melted in your mouth. Highly recommend.

Mediterranean food at this spot - excellent. I love this place so much. Ive had nothing but great experiences here and will keep coming back. Wish it was closer to my house, I would come every week.

The food was amazing!! Estia is always are a great go to restaurant. I have been going there since they opened. Some of my favorites are the horitaki salad, vegetable chips, fried cheese, lamb chops, whole fish, and the spanokopita. Everything is fresh, delicious and always just perfect. I highly recommend Estia!

Delicious food and great service. Cannot recommend enough.

My boyfriend & I were visiting from out of town and since hes Greek and I never tried Greek food, I wanted to find the perfect Greek restaurant to try so I discovered this restaurant by doing a random Google search & Im so glad I did. The food was spectacular & the restaurant itself was beautiful. Our waiter was so pleasant, and the food came out very fast. The service was definitely top notch. Next time were in Philly, we will be returning to this place for sure!

Beautiful restaurant, excellent food and service, great location.

The decor and the staff was outstanding 😘

Im from the NY area and this is the Best Greek restaurant Ive been to. Excellent menu, excellent drinks, excellent service.

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 Khloris passion.

Went for restaurant week. The lamb chops were great!

Dispite the very unique Mediterranean menu, our party was sorely disappointed with this restaurant. The service was over water yet poorly trained. The space, itself, did not seem clean. The food was okay. Just okay. We were there for a birthday celebration, but the excitement ended soon after we were notified that menu options were unavailable and when the food service we received was inconsistent. Would not go back again, but if you go, I would suggest the fish of the day option.

First of all, let me make this clear, if you are here opt for go for the full course dinner option, which includes a selection of starters/appetizers, main course and dessert, and pair all this with a some wine, red or white depending on the choice of meat. I would recommend to call ahead and make a reservation as it can be long wait, being in a big city, the advantage being, good food, but crowded. Its on a pricy end but I would say its all the worth of money.Enjoy the most beautifully, yes beautifully cooked food, with love and care. :)I was so indulged in the food, forgot to take the pics. Lol

Love this place. Great food and atmosphere. Thanks for being open and providing this exceptional service.

I was at a business dinner with Samuels and sons fish markets. Very very happy with the service and I had seabass for my first time. It was AMAZING. The apps AND desserts were GOOD to too.We all had a good time. Thank you again for delightful dinner.

I have been here a few times over the years and I will say that they are very consistent in their food quality. Super fresh seafood. Usually I go for land animals when dining out, but here I always go with fish. Started off with the stuffed calamari. Superb! The whole fish was expertly prepared and filleted. Only found two tiny bones. The four stars may not be totally fair because we always come here before performances at the Academy so they are always slammed so service lags a bit. I should try them when they are slow, if they are ever slow.

Good food, nice location. A little pricy for what you gey.

Nice ambiance. Friendly staff! Delicious feed😊

My experience at estia was quite lovely this is one of my favorite restaurants to go to . The food was great as well as the service period my server was very attentive and personable. Im glad that I was able to try something new and I really liked it, which was the pan seared Chilean sea bass I really like it because its very flaky moist and not a fishy smelling fish which made it even more enjoyable to eat because I do want to expand my choices when I go to a restaurant and that definitely helped me want to experience different types of fish . My favorite is the grilled shrimp as an appetizer Im very satisfied with the size of the shrimp and I can taste the freshness and how theyre prepared as well . Thank you for having me again Estia and Ill see you again one day

Just came had a dinner here. Excellent food and ambience. Highly recommend!

Wow it was the best meal we had in the city of Philly! It was like stepping into Europe for a great meal.The photo was taken on the lower level were there is a wine room. They were preparing for 68 for a rehearsal dinner like it was no big deal. Obviously a well trained staff. It was a pleasure to dine at such a fine well maintained restaurant . Wish we were staying longer so we would dine here again. The octopus was so tender it almost melted in our mouths. They did not skimp on the bread and there own homemade humus. The server was happy to bring out as much as we needed. Best place we have eaten since we were in Italy. Our hats off the owners who put a lot into the building, keeping the staff happy and the fantastic menu. DONT CHANGE A THING thank you Dennis and Mary NY

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 lets not forget the food is to die for give it a try!

Absolutely fantastic food, warm people and a comfortable environment.

Wonderful service and delicious food. As it is directly across the street from the theater, there is a theatre menu as well which has somewhat smaller portions, and is prix fixe at $35 (April of 3018).

Amazing food great ambiance. Must try.

By far one of my favorite restaurants in Philly. Great ambiance, service and of course food. Authentic Greek food. Highly recommend this place and the baklava dessert!!!!

Thee best lamb chops in center city