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Symposium

Morningside Heights · Greek

544 West 113th Street, New York, NY, 10025Directions
4.3★★★★★★★★★★388 reviews

Diners like this Greek restaurant's delicious and authentic food, with many highlighting the fresh ingredients, generous portions, and specific dishes like the dip platter and lemon potatoes. They also mention the cozy and warm atmosphere, excellent service, and good value. Some reviews mention there can be unexpected closures.

Cozy Greek restaurant with 1,041 Blackbird check-ins.

Symposium is a $$ Greek restaurant in Morningside Heights, New York. It has logged 1,423 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
symposiumnyc.com

The experience

Greek restaurant offering traditional cooking in a large, old-school basement space & garden.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Symposium is a $$ Greek restaurant with a 4.3 Google rating from 401 reviews and 1,423 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins. The highlighted reviews point to a cozy, clean room with attentive service and a menu that gets repeat interest from some diners looking for local Greek food in NYC.

Praise in the highlighted reviews includes hospitality and Greek staples: grape leaves, baklava, hummus, lemon potatoes, and steamed vegetables all get specific nods. Blackbird data adds another layer: check-ins are busiest on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • 1,423 Blackbird check-ins have been logged at Symposium.
  • Wednesday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.3 rating from 401 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews mention the service, cozy atmosphere, and clean dining room.
  • Named standouts include grape leaves, baklava, hummus, and lemon potatoes.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Blackbird has logged 1,423 check-ins at Symposium, with Wednesday and Saturday as the busiest days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

  • NY Greek Salad

    $18.00
  • Horiatiki

    $18.00
  • Symposium Sampler

    $35.00
  • Oktopodi

    $28.00
  • Kalamari

    $18.00
  • Saganaki

    $17.00
  • Moussaka Keftedeses

    $18.00
  • Classic Moussaka

    $26.00
  • Veggie Moussaka

    $25.00
  • Lamb Kapama

    $37.00
  • Pastitsio

    $26.00
  • Garides Makaronada

    $29.00
seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity104
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Flynet check ins

1,423

Neighborhood

Morningside Heights

Last 30 days

104 check ins

−34% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually busy right now

Tuesdaytoday
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Monday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Inside Symposium

The experience

Greek restaurant offering traditional cooking in a large, old-school basement space & garden.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.3

388 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Guide

Inside Symposium

The experience

Greek restaurant offering traditional cooking in a large, old-school basement space & garden.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Symposium is a $$ Greek restaurant with a 4.3 Google rating from 401 reviews and 1,423 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins. The highlighted reviews point to a cozy, clean room with attentive service and a menu that gets repeat interest from some diners looking for local Greek food in NYC.

Praise in the highlighted reviews includes hospitality and Greek staples: grape leaves, baklava, hummus, lemon potatoes, and steamed vegetables all get specific nods. Blackbird data adds another layer: check-ins are busiest on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.3

388 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

  • NY Greek Salad

    $18.00
  • Horiatiki

    $18.00
  • Symposium Sampler

    $35.00
  • Oktopodi

    $28.00
  • Kalamari

    $18.00
  • Saganaki

    $17.00
  • Moussaka Keftedeses

    $18.00
  • Classic Moussaka

    $26.00
  • Veggie Moussaka

    $25.00
  • Lamb Kapama

    $37.00
  • Pastitsio

    $26.00
  • Garides Makaronada

    $29.00
seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • 1,423 Blackbird check-ins have been logged at Symposium.
  • Wednesday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.3 rating from 401 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews mention the service, cozy atmosphere, and clean dining room.
  • Named standouts include grape leaves, baklava, hummus, and lemon potatoes.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Blackbird has logged 1,423 check-ins at Symposium, with Wednesday and Saturday as the busiest days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
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Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Symposium.

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    4MIN WALK300m
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FAQ

How popular is Symposium?

Symposium has logged 1,423 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Symposium busiest?

Symposium is busiest on Friday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Symposium serve?

Symposium serves Greek cuisine.

How expensive is Symposium?

Symposium is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Symposium?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Symposium in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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