• $89 For A 3 Course Dinner For Two With Spritzes, Wines, Beers (a $150 value)

Nostos is, at its core, a family project, one born out of two women deciding they weren't done building yet. Co-owners Alina Borys and Stefania Papadopoulos teamed up with Panos Seretis, George Tsampas, and Kosta Tsampas to transform a previously shuttered Greek restaurant into something that actually reflected how they grew up. Papadopoulos comes from a family that has always worked in hospitality, and she herself started in the industry at 14. It's the first business she's built entirely on her own terms, alongside partners she trusts completely.

The food follows the same instinct: cook what your family actually cooks, not what looks good on a menu template. The goal from day one was to bring specials to the table that the owners' own families would make at home, filling a gap they noticed in New York's Greek dining scene. Think too many spots serving some version of the same handful of dishes. The moussaka has become something of a phenomenon on its own, selling out consistently since opening.

Meat quality isn't an afterthought either, as they source directly through their other businesses, ensuring the same standard they'd want on their own tables. Olive oil is non-negotiable, and seed oils don't make an appearance anywhere in the kitchen. And some dishes carry their own quiet history, like the spinach pies made by an elderly husband-and-wife team from Epirus, a detail that speaks to how far the kitchen will go to keep things authentic.

Walk in and the space tells the rest of the story. Earthy tones, blue and turquoise accents, and gold detailing set a dreamy tone, while an art deco antique copper bar anchors the room. The result is a space built to hold both quiet dinners and full-blown Greek nights, and Nostos has already proven it can do both, as the restaurant hosted the official after-party for the New York Greek Independence Day Parade.

This is a restaurant that isn't chasing scale for its own sake. It's chasing the feeling its name promises: the ache of home, and the relief of finally getting there...

All selections will be made from the restaurant's full dinner menu.

Your $89 3 Course Dinner For Two (a $150 value) Includes:

• 1 Appetizer (choice of Appetizers, Traditional Spreads, or Salads; up to a $25 value).
• 2 Entrees (choice of Traditional Dishes, From the Sea, or From the Land; up to a $40 value each).
• 1 Dessert (up to a $12 value).
• 2 Mastiha Spritzes, Glasses of House Selected Wines, or Beverages/Beers (up to a $17 value each).

Nostos garners a splendid 4.9 Stars on Google from 25+ Reviews including:

• "I had a really nice dinner here with fun cocktails and great food. I enjoyed the zucchini chips, the seafood orzo, and the lemon roasted potatoes. Everything was really flavorful, and all of the staff were so nice. Good atmosphere and clean. This is a great local spot and I would come back here again."

• "A beautiful family owned restaurant. Fresh, authentic Greek cuisine and amazing hospitality!"

• "Unlike many Greek restaurants in Manhattan, Nostos is different - some of the classics are there, but Nostos focuses on more traditional dishes from other parts of Greece besides the islands. And it nails it - delicious! The ownership are wonderful people and put a lot into making sure the customer is taken care of, which makes for a great atmosphere and solid service. Worth a visit - more than once!"

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