Lola Taverna Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Great food, good portions, what we tried tasted delicious."
• "Food is pretty good here, esp the greek salad. Very yummy."
• "🍽impossible meat kabab - this was hands down the best dish I tried!"
• "The hummus and pita were mouth-watering. The spanikopita spring rolls were light crisp and delicious."
• "From the fresh, flavorful appetizers to the perfectly seasoned main courses, each bite is a culinary delight."
• "Absolutely loved the poached eggs, but basically everything pictured was delicious."
• "The dips are to die for, as well as the squid ink risotto."

Cons:

• "The food was fine Mediterranean fare, nothing exceptional or memorable, but no complaints."
• "The appetizers were good but the rest of the food, nothing special."
• "Their shrimp orzo was so bad though and I had pretty high hopes :("
• "Please skip some of the sea food dishes as they are not really that authentic."
• "Food was not very balanced or flavourful, but still managed to be extremely salty."
• "The only thing that was subpar was the chicken gyro bao buns."
• "Food was below average."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff overall were pleasant and our servers could have been more attentive."
• "Celeste was the best. She was a great guide through the menu."
• "Service is great even when they are packed."
• "Our waiter, G, was so fun and really made it a great experience."
• "The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, making us feel truly welcome."
• "The staff is always very welcoming and the desserts are fire."
• "Server was extremely kind and the service was overall very welcoming!"

Cons:

• "Food is good, service is nonexistent."
• "I came here to celebrate my birthday and although the Food was great, the service was poor."
• "Went on a dinner date here but the waitress had a rude attittude."
• "The staff is friendly, but sometimes service can be slow."
• "I was extremely upset with the customer service and how we were treated as guests."
• "The place was good but the service wasn’t the best."
• "Service was non existent."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "It’s definitely a vibe. Friday night - space is buzzing."
• "The atmosphere is great and is everything you would like in a restaurant."
• "Add the beautiful outdoor scenery, and this is a very nice date spot."
• "Vibe, food, cocktails, service were all 10 out of 10."
• "Not only was the atmosphere so nice and homey but the food was absolutely amazing!"
• "The outdoor decor is beautiful."
• "The outdoor flower display is so beautiful and takes your imagination out of the city for a short while..."

Cons:

• "Also tables are uncomfortably close together in the center of the dining room where my husband and I were sat."
• "A bit disappointing. I was expecting a lot after everything I heard about this place."
• "We were moved to the 6th ave side of the restaurant next to a bus stop, with cars and people and zero ambiance."
• "It’s extremely uncomfortable sitting at a table and hearing a manager scream at his employees."
• "We were placed in an awkward place between a wall and a pillar."
• "Last summer Lola had a beautiful outside veranda with a cover, hot pink flowers and most importantly, heaters - this year everything was gone."
• "The way this place set up their outdoor area for 'social distancing' is absolutely absurd."

Value

Pros:

• "Though it’s marked $$$$, it’s a good value $$$$."
• "It wasn't cheap but the flavor and amount of meat was perfect for a table of four."
• "The Oaxacan Old Fashioned cocktail is a splurge, but 100% worth it."
• "The food was amazing and loved every bits of it."
• "The food was MIND BLOWINGLY good! Unlike anything I've ever tasted."
• "The food was so tasty, even the pita bread!"
• "The food is great but there’s also something about this super cool, clearly 'New York' restaurant that is so quintessentially Greek."

Cons:

• "Also, for a place to charge such high prices and be in West Village, you’d think they’d have some AC inside?!"
• "However, the prices are not for the faint of heart. While the food is delicious and service excellent, this experience will set you back on price."
• "A bit disappointed that the sea bass doesn’t come with any sides for that price ($82)."
• "However, I feel that it was a bit more expensive than it was worth."
• "Their wine list is also quite richly priced - $17/glass for bottles that retail at about $18/bottle."
• "The restaurant was on the pricey side."
• "The food was good but not WOW considering the hefty price tag."