Zesty's

4.5

523 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

It’s a great pleasure having you here and we thank you for your continued support through the years.

Our goal is for every guest to enjoy all we have to offer, from our unique and flavorful small plates to our famous whole fish and traditional Greek favorites. Quench your thirst with the coldest beer on tap in Philadelphia, or share a delicious treat from our signature cocktail menu. Once you’ve been here, you will always be considered a friend.

NYE 2022 Private Party after 6PM

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 483-6226
Website
http://zestys.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Athanasios "Tom" Konidaris
Catering
If you are planning private parties, business luncheons or any special occasion, we will provide a unique way to impress and pamper your guests.<br /><br />We also offer a unique experience with our limo bus service: it can carry up to 15 passengers, is fully air conditioned, and features roomy leather bench seats. We"re happy to pick up large parties for dinner and drinks and provide a safe ride home.
Private party facilities
We are proud to offer our unique cafe seating in our sound proof private dining area, specially installed for discerning couples and parties who prefer a more private dining experience.

Location
4382 Main Street, Manayunk, PA 19127
Area
Manayunk
Cross Street
Levering
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus and train are within walking distance.
Entertainment
DJ, Live music
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Hummus a la SalonicaUSD 8.00
Roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes & hummus, served w/ fresh fruits & pita bread
MelizanosalataUSD 8.00
Roasted egg plant w/ herbs & first cold press olive oil, served w/ pita
Greek SpreadsUSD 8.00
Taramosalata ("caviar" mousse), tzatziki (cucumber yogurt w/ garlic), skordalia (garlic) served w/ pita
Greek SpreadsUSD 5.00
Can be ordered individually

Hot Appetizers

Zesty's SpecialUSD 12.00
Paper-thin zucchini, eggplant & saganaki cheese, lightly fried
Baby OctopusUSD 12.00
Apple-wood-fire-grilled w/ olive oil, fennel, lemon & oregano
CalamariUSD 8.00
Apple-wood-fire-grilled in garlic, herbs & greens
Crab CakeUSD 14.00
100% crabmeat w/ wild greens & mustard sauce
MaridesUSD 8.00
From Greece - Fresh sea smelts, fried in fresh oil

Soup & Salads - Soup

Avgolemono - Egg Lemon SoupUSD 5.00
Soup of the DayUSD 5.00

Soup & Salads - Salads

Caesar SaladUSD 10.00
Crisp Romaine lettuce, home-made grilled croutons & Caesar dressing
Greek SaladUSD 10.00
Fresh Romaine, tomato, scallions, olives, cucumbers, onions, green peperoncini, Feta cheese, tossed in our home made dressing, topped w/ dolmades
Insalata MistaUSD 5.00
Mixed greens

Greek Favorites

Ala PlakaUSD 19.00
Delightful vegetarian baked casserole w/ eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, yellow squash, potatoes, cheese, sautéed onions & a touch of garlic
Liga Apo OllaUSD 20.00
A generous combination of moussaka, pastitsio & spanakopita
MoussakaUSD 17.00
Sautéed eggplant, layered w/ selected cheeses, ground beef, baked in a bechamel sauce
PastitsioUSD 16.00
Pasta, meat sauce & cheese soaked in a rich bechamel cream & baked to golden perfection
SpanakopitaUSD 15.00
Fresh spinach, parsley, dill, scallions & Feta cheese, baked in buttered filoes

Chicken

Chicken LefkadasUSD 2.00
Chicken breast stuffed w/ fresh spinach & feta cheese, served w/ mashed potatoes, greens & mushroom cream sauce
Petto Di Pollo Al LimoneUSD 18.00
Chicken breast sautéed in freshly squeezed lemon juice & parsley
Free Range ChickenUSD 20.00
French free-range chicken breast roasted w/ lemon, garlic, olive oil & oregano, served w/ a delicate cranberry orange sauce & accompanied by mashed potatoes & steamed vegetables
OstrichUSD 24.00
Marinated w/ fresh herbs & garlic, grilled rare or medium-rare served w/ mashed potatoes, mango & peach relish

Pastas

Gnocchi al GorgonzolaUSD 19.00
Uniquely light ricotta gnocchi in a white cream sauce w/ Gorgonzola green cheese
Gnocchi alla fiorentinaUSD 18.00
Ricotta & spinach gnocchi w/ cream sauce
Ravioli VerdiUSD 18.00
Cheese & spinach stuffed ravioli, topped w/ our home made tomato sauce
Spaghetti Alle CozzeUSD 17.00
A classical Neapolitan dish, served w/ mussels in red sauce

Lamb

Arni KapamaUSD 20.00
Greek recipe for young lamb w/ herbs & tomato sauce cooked in the oven, served w/ rice pilaf
Arni SouvlakiUSD 24.00
Skewer full of marinated cubes of lamb, apple-wood-fire-grilled, served w/ rice pilaf
Lamb OportoUSD 24.00
Marinated Lamb T-bones w/ caramelized onion of Port wine reduction
Paithakia Sti SkaraUSD 30.00
Baby lamb chops marinated & apple-wood-fire-grilled to taste
Roasted LambUSD 26.00
Sliced roasted leg of lamb served w/ roasted new potatoes

Fish

Chilean Sea Bass
Broiled w/ garlic, olive oil, wine, capers & tomatoes - Market availability & price
- Market Price
Crab CakesUSD 28.00
100 % crab meat, served w/ mashed potatoesand wild greens & mustard sauce
Barbouni (Rouget)
Firm & full flavored fish. Fried, on the bone- Market availability
- per lbUSD 29.00
Salmone AuroraUSD 19.00
Apple-wood-fire-grilled & topped w/ a delightful red sauce
Solette
Mediterranean, Baby sole, pan sautéed, on the bone - Market availability
- per lbUSD 30.00

Beef & Veal

Filet MignonUSD 28.00
12 oz. Marinated & apple-wood-fire- Grilled to taste
Sirloin SteakUSD 25.00
14 oz. Marinated & apple-wood-fire-grilled to taste
Cotoletta Di Vitello Alla GrigliaUSD 32.00
14 oz. Veal chop marinated & apple-wood-fire-grilled to perfection
Vitello Al LimoneUSD 20.00
Veal sautéed in freshly squeezed lemon juice & parsley
Vitello Con Funghi PorciniUSD 22.00
Veal & wild mushrooms cooked w/ garlic & olive oil

Sandwiches

Sandwiches served during lunch hours only.

Chicken Kabab
Served on pita bread w/ tomatoes, onions & Tzatziki sauce
Gyros sandwich
A flavorful blend of lamb, beef & pork prepared a la rotis w/ tomatoes, onions & Tsaziki sauce
Roasted Porto Bello Mushroom
With herbed tomato sauce & melted mozzarella cheese on a kaiser roll w/ pasta salad
Souvlaki Sandwich
Grilled marinated cubes of lamb w/ tomatoes, Onions & tzatziki sauce

Desserts

DessertsUSD 6.00
All Our Desserts Are Homemade & Change Daily

What 523 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Zesty's is a culinary gem offering "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "authentic Greek ambiance" and live music, creating a lively atmosphere. The owner, Tom, is praised for his personal touch, ensuring a warm dining experience. While music volume can be high, the "delicious" dishes and friendly staff make it a must-visit.

523 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Like you’ve been swept away to Greece in good food, live music, ambiance and even a welcoming owner and head Chef.
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Melissa VIP
Philadelphia202 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Greek food in the US. Amazing fresh fish and meats. Great service and nice atmosphere. We love it here.
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Elise
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely the Best! Always! The food is prepared by only the most skillful chefs. The ambiance and fantastic Greek music and entertainment combine to make this experience memorable!
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Cynthia
Philadelphia6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In one word-Fabulous! We will definitely be back!
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Karen
Philadelphia9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food! Wonderful Saginaki!!!, good stuffed calamari, lamb souvlaki, perfectly cooked Lovely dining room, loved the roominess of the booth. Chef was circulating and speaking to everyone, very friendly, very engaging. Server Nicholas/Nico very attentive and personable as well. We hadn’t been here in years, but so glad we brought our out of town guests!
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Beanlv
Philadelphia17 reviews
1.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Salty hummus Fishy dressing Cesar salad Watery spanakopita Lamb kabob- overcooked Vegetables not cooked Worse meal in years
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Kevin VIP
New York City67 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a stellar experience at Zesty’s with first-rate food and personalized service that never disappoints. It made for an extra special Valentine’s evening.
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Matthew
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went out to an early Valentines dinner and it was delightful. Service was excellent. The owner even stopped by our table to chat and he is a really nice guy. Cocktails were delicious. The food was incredible. Started with the hummus and calamari. I had the lamb shank and she had the tuna. Definitely some of the best Mediterranean food I’ve ever had and I can’t wait to go back.
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judy
Philadelphia15 reviews
3.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I ordered the chicken stuffed with spinach and feta. The stuffing was fine but the chicken had been boiled instead of roasted and was flavorless. Seemed completely unseasoned. It was a large portion but showed up with just 8 small bits of carrot and string bean. The wines are limited to Greek wines. They give you a sample. I tried 3. I drink Chardonnay. What I finally drank wasn't great. And at $14/glass was more expensive than my usual choice of the house chardonnay which I'm usually happy with.
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Charles VIP
Philadelphia8 reviews
3.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We eat zesty 4 to 6 times a year and have never had a bad experience like we did last night. The service was absolutely abominable. The pita bread served with our Greek dips was stale and cold. Basket of bread was never brought to the table. Our water glasses were empty for prolonged periods of time and we could not find a Server to fill the water glasses. We were rushed through our appetizers Only to be sitting for 25 minutes to a half hour after our entrées were completed to have them cleared. Then when it came time for dessert more than half the desserts were no longer available. Tables around us turned over two times before we received our check. We will certainly go back Because we like the food. I think if we have bad service again, it will come off of our list.
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FAQs

Zesty's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 483-6226.

Zesty's is rated 4.5 stars by 523 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4382 Main Street, Manayunk, PA 19127

Additional information

Cross Street
Levering
Area
Manayunk
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus and train are within walking distance.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Athanasios "Tom" Konidaris
Entertainment
DJ, Live music
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://zestys.com/
Phone number
(215) 483-6226
Catering
If you are planning private parties, business luncheons or any special occasion, we will provide a unique way to impress and pamper your guests.<br /><br />We also offer a unique experience with our limo bus service: it can carry up to 15 passengers, is fully air conditioned, and features roomy leather bench seats. We"re happy to pick up large parties for dinner and drinks and provide a safe ride home.
Private party facilities
We are proud to offer our unique cafe seating in our sound proof private dining area, specially installed for discerning couples and parties who prefer a more private dining experience.

Zesty's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Cold Appetizers

Hummus a la SalonicaUSD 8.00

MelizanosalataUSD 8.00

Greek SpreadsUSD 8.00

Greek SpreadsUSD 5.00

Hot Appetizers

Zesty's SpecialUSD 12.00

Baby OctopusUSD 12.00

CalamariUSD 8.00

Crab CakeUSD 14.00

MaridesUSD 8.00

Soup & Salads - Soup

Avgolemono - Egg Lemon SoupUSD 5.00

Soup of the DayUSD 5.00

Soup & Salads - Salads

Caesar SaladUSD 10.00

Greek SaladUSD 10.00

Insalata MistaUSD 5.00

Greek Favorites

Ala PlakaUSD 19.00

Liga Apo OllaUSD 20.00

MoussakaUSD 17.00

PastitsioUSD 16.00

SpanakopitaUSD 15.00

Chicken

Chicken LefkadasUSD 2.00

Petto Di Pollo Al LimoneUSD 18.00

Free Range ChickenUSD 20.00

OstrichUSD 24.00

Pastas

Gnocchi al GorgonzolaUSD 19.00

Gnocchi alla fiorentinaUSD 18.00

Ravioli VerdiUSD 18.00

Spaghetti Alle CozzeUSD 17.00

Lamb

Arni KapamaUSD 20.00

Arni SouvlakiUSD 24.00

Lamb OportoUSD 24.00

Paithakia Sti SkaraUSD 30.00

Roasted LambUSD 26.00

Fish

Chilean Sea Bass

Crab CakesUSD 28.00

Barbouni (Rouget)

Salmone AuroraUSD 19.00

Solette

Beef & Veal

Filet MignonUSD 28.00

Sirloin SteakUSD 25.00

Cotoletta Di Vitello Alla GrigliaUSD 32.00

Vitello Al LimoneUSD 20.00

Vitello Con Funghi PorciniUSD 22.00

Sandwiches

Chicken Kabab

Gyros sandwich

Roasted Porto Bello Mushroom

Souvlaki Sandwich

Desserts

DessertsUSD 6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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How is Zesty's restaurant rated?

Is Zesty's currently accepting bookings?

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