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PHILIA Restaurant, East Meadow, NY

PHILIA Restaurant

4.9
4.9
59 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
2564 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554

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2 people
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10:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Neighborhood
    East Meadow
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 59 people are saying

PHILIA Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Best Food

  • New York State

    Good for special occasions

  • New York State

    Mediterranean

  • Nassau

    Best Overall

  • Nassau

    Best Food

  • Nassau

    Good for special occasions

  • Nassau

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
PHILIA Restaurant offers "deliciously fresh and flavorful" Greek cuisine with standout dishes like grilled octopus and seafood pasta. Guests praise the "excellent service" and warm hospitality by owners Luis and Diego. This "hidden gem" provides a cozy ambiance perfect for any occasion, making it a "must-try" destination.
59 Reviews
  1. Connie VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience! Food is AMAZING!!!! The owners are friendly and service is impeccable!

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  2. CAROL VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant has cozy ambiance and imitate the food off the lunch prefixed menu was reasonably The cocktail was average might go again

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  3. Nick

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Our dinner for 4 was perfection. The prix fix menu had plenty of delicious choices. The service was professional, polite, courteous, and attentive. We all enjoyed our meals, and desserts. The coffee was hot and refreshing. Philia was a good find, we'll be back!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    First let me give kudos to the food, everything was superb. The only dish I wasn’t too fond of was the fish & chips. But everything else was impeccable including the drinks (I’d only recommend that the bartenders strain the drinks and not serve all the pieces of fruit and mint in the glass as these can get stuck to the straw. Also, servers need to be mindful of touching silverware tip with their fingers as this can be unsanitary. Otherwise, it was a positive experience and I will be returning.

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  5. Harriet VIP

    New York City66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! The appetizer pita/ feta and pepper spread is outstanding! Greek salad is enough for two, and all the shrimp dishes are very tasty. Grilled Salmon and chicken kebabs are also delicious choices!

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  6. Dorothy

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I went to Philia restaurant for the first time to celebrate our wedding anniversary, we ordered the octopus and spinach pie for our appetizers and I must say it was delicious. For our main course we both ordered the Bronzino, it came with a side of lemon potatoes, it was absolutely cooked to perfection. We met the owner Diego who was very nice and kind. We will definitely be going back to Philia soon for another amazing dinner.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hidden gem, Food was amazing everything from my grilled octopus was like butter to the bake clams to my dinner special dish on the menu, the lobster seafood with black squid pasta , my boyfriend had the branzino. I can’t tell you how everything was out of this world. Can’t wait to come back. The service was amazing , the owners are so welcoming and makes you feel so special.

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  8. Abby VIP

    New York City81 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent, service was a little slow, perhaps they were short staffed. In spite of this, the staff was attentive and professional. I will go back here again

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  9. Erica

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and fresh. First time being there. It was a beautiful atmosphere and service was excellent.

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  10. Jay VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been here 5 or 6 times and the food is always spot on. Most of the time I've gone on off nights and there was never an issue. Last night was the first time I've gone on prime time, Friday night. Luckily I made a reservation because the place was packed all night. One table would leave and someone came in to take it. Make a reservation if your going at a popular night. Food was once again spot on. The owners/brothers and their one employee were hustling all night long. Highly recommend this restaurant

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FAQs

PHILIA Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 960-0254.

PHILIA Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2564 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    East Meadow
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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