Kellari Taverna
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kellari Taverna is a practical Midtown pick when location and timing matter more than a destination dining agenda. It makes the most sense for business lunches, pre-theater dinners, and central Manhattan plans where an easy table is more valuable than a high-friction booking.
About Kellari Taverna
Kellari Taverna is a New York City venue with a smart casual dress code and daily hours that begin at 11:30 AM. The most useful way to plan around it is practical: confirm the day of the week, note the closing time, and keep the rest of the meal expectations flexible unless you have checked current details directly with the venue.
The schedule runs Monday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, and Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM. Beyond those hours and the smart casual dress code, there is not enough information here to make specific claims about cuisine, menu format, pricing, service style, group accommodations, or awards.
Kellari Taverna is easiest to evaluate as a New York City option with a daily schedule from 11:30 AM into the evening. It may fit plans where the key question is whether the venue is open at the right time, rather than whether it offers a particular dish, tasting format, beverage program, or chef-led experience.
For planning, use the confirmed hours as the anchor. The venue opens at 11:30 AM every day. It closes at 10 PM on Monday and Sunday, and at 11 PM from Tuesday through Saturday. If details such as menu items, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, private dining, or pricing matter, verify them directly before booking.
Who should book, and who should look elsewhere
Book if the group needs a New York City venue with smart casual dress and a schedule that runs from 11:30 AM into the evening. Look elsewhere, or verify directly, if the meal depends on a specific cuisine, budget, seating setup, chef story, or published dining format. For broader planning, use Our full New York City restaurants guide to compare other dining options, or check Our full New York City bars guide if the better move is a drink-led evening instead.
For visitors pairing a visit with a stay, Our full New York City hotels guide is the more useful starting point. If the day is built around activities rather than this venue, Our full New York City experiences guide can help decide where the stop should fit into the wider New York City plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 19 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- kellariny.com
- Phone
- +12122210144
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kellari Taverna reads like a Midtown interpretation of a Greek taverna: restrained and warm rather than overtly rustic. The dining room is calibrated to make business lunches feel convivial, with lighting and furnishings that serve as a discreet backdrop rather than a showpiece. Its address on West 44th Street places it squarely among the expense-account Mediterranean restaurants of Midtown, so the tone skews toward polished and dependable rather than boisterous or trendy. The result is a comfortable, sophisticated taverna that suits office crowds and theatre-goers without calling attention to itself.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for the Midtown day and evening flow: it excels at business lunches and pre-theatre dinners. Located a block south of Bryant Park, Kellari benefits from steady foot traffic and the quick rhythms of an office-and-theatre neighborhood, so it works well for meetings that need a reliable, efficiently run meal and for groups heading out to an evening performance. The room’s measured warmth and straightforward service make it especially appropriate when you want a polished, no-surprises meal in a central Midtown setting.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the menu’s straightforward Greek grill work: the grilled whole fish, grilled octopus, and lamb chops are listed as signature preparations and represent the restaurant’s strengths. Expect classic, well-executed plates rather than flashy reinterpretations; those grilled seafood and meat dishes convey the taverna’s kitchen philosophy. For a business lunch or a pre-theatre meal, choose dishes that are satisfying but uncomplicated, and let the grilled fish or octopus be the centerpiece of the table.
Venue details
Ambiance
Rustic Greek charm blended with city chic, spacious dining room with high ceilings and fresh fish centerpiece display.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- grilled whole fish
- grilled octopus
- lamb chops
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 19 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the meal needs a clearer cuisine-led reason to book, cross-shop Sen Sakana or AnTalia. If the plan is lighter and daytime-leaning, Pavé is the more natural alternative.
Restaurant context
How it compares
Choose Kellari Taverna over Pavé when the plan calls for a full sit-down meal in Midtown rather than a bakery stop. Pavé is the better fit for a lighter French bakery format, while Kellari Taverna is more useful when the meal needs to hold a lunch meeting or pre-theater dinner.
Against Sen Sakana and AnTalia, the decision is mainly about certainty. Sen Sakana and AnTalia are stronger cross-shops when the cuisine direction is the reason for going; Kellari Taverna is the safer Midtown utility pick when the schedule is doing the choosing.
The Dawson and Addictive NYC make more sense if the night is built around atmosphere or a more flexible downtown-style meal. Kellari Taverna is easier to justify for central location, lower booking stress, and group logistics around Midtown.
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Compare Kellari Taverna
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellari Taverna | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Pavé | Manhattan | French Bakery | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #1032025 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #592025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America2024 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #922023 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #85 |
| Sen Sakana | New York City | , | No published awards |
| AnTalia | New York City | , | No published awards |
| The Dawson | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Addictive NYC | New York City | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Kellari Taverna?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose polished, comfortable clothing that fits a New York City dining plan without needing formal attire.
What are Kellari Taverna's hours?
Kellari Taverna is open Monday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM; Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM; and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM.
Is Kellari Taverna in New York City?
Yes. Kellari Taverna is in New York City. No more specific location detail is here.
What should I verify before booking Kellari Taverna?
Verify any details that matter beyond the confirmed hours and smart casual dress code, including menu, pricing, dietary accommodations, takeout or delivery, group arrangements, and current availability.
