Bringing authentic flavors and ingredients from the Mediterranean
to Philadelphia. The stunning restaurant, which is the first of its
kind in the city, will transport guests to the Greek Islands with
an atmosphere reminiscent of an inviting Mediterranean home and a
menu of authentic specialties, simply prepared, that represent the
best of Greek cuisine. The restaurant specializes in whole grilled
fish, served
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by the pound, which is flown in from the Greek islands, the shores
of Morocco, Tunisia and Portugal and procured from independent
North American fishermen. Guests are able to choose their own fresh
fish from the restaurant’s expansive displays, and watch chefs cook
it to perfection over a charcoal grill in the sparkling open
kitchen. We have created a welcoming restaurant designed with the
comforts of a typical Greek home. We used materials such as
hand-chiseled Jerusalem limestone floors, hand woven rugs, vaulted
ceilings, antiqued stucco walls, wood plank floors and exposed wood
beams to evoke the traditional atmosphere. A series of dining areas
with arched entranceways feature large rustic farm tables, dark
wood chairs with white cushions and dining nooks with upholstered
banquettes. The homelike ambience is accentuated with an indoor
courtyard, complete with whitewashed walls, a deep blue ceiling and
a living olive tree that symbolizes the Greek goddess Athena’s gift
to the citizens of Athens. Downstairs, Estia houses three private
dining rooms, one resembling a walk-in wine cellar with domed stone
ceilings. Wine displays and barrels cover the walls. The wine room
can accommodate up to sixteen guests, and two of the private rooms
can be combined for large parties and banquets. Estia is located at
1405-1407 Locust Street across the street from the Academy of
Music. The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner
and pre-theater meals. For more information, please call
215.735.7700.
