Zesty's

4.5

518 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

21:00

Booked 3 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals

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
Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

Hot Appetizers

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

Soup & Salads - Soup

Avgolemono - Egg Lemon SoupUS$5.00
Soup of the DayUS$5.00

Soup & Salads - Salads

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

Greek Favorites

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

Chicken

Chicken LefkadasUS$2.00
Chicken breast stuffed w/ fresh spinach & feta cheese, served w/ mashed potatoes, greens & mushroom cream sauce
Petto Di Pollo Al LimoneUS$18.00
Chicken breast sautéed in freshly squeezed lemon juice & parsley
Free Range ChickenUS$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
OstrichUS$24.00
Marinated w/ fresh herbs & garlic, grilled rare or medium-rare served w/ mashed potatoes, mango & peach relish

Pastas

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

Lamb

Arni KapamaUS$20.00
Greek recipe for young lamb w/ herbs & tomato sauce cooked in the oven, served w/ rice pilaf
Arni SouvlakiUS$24.00
Skewer full of marinated cubes of lamb, apple-wood-fire-grilled, served w/ rice pilaf
Lamb OportoUS$24.00
Marinated Lamb T-bones w/ caramelized onion of Port wine reduction
Paithakia Sti SkaraUS$30.00
Baby lamb chops marinated & apple-wood-fire-grilled to taste
Roasted LambUS$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 CakesUS$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 lbUS$29.00
Salmone AuroraUS$19.00
Apple-wood-fire-grilled & topped w/ a delightful red sauce
Solette
Mediterranean, Baby sole, pan sautéed, on the bone - Market availability
- per lbUS$30.00

Beef & Veal

Filet MignonUS$28.00
12 oz. Marinated & apple-wood-fire- Grilled to taste
Sirloin SteakUS$25.00
14 oz. Marinated & apple-wood-fire-grilled to taste
Cotoletta Di Vitello Alla GrigliaUS$32.00
14 oz. Veal chop marinated & apple-wood-fire-grilled to perfection
Vitello Al LimoneUS$20.00
Veal sautéed in freshly squeezed lemon juice & parsley
Vitello Con Funghi PorciniUS$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

DessertsUS$6.00
All Our Desserts Are Homemade & Change Daily

What 518 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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zesty's offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service," "delicious food," and a lively atmosphere featuring live music and entertainment. Guests rave about the "authentic meals" and the engaging owner. Popular dishes include moussaka and seafood options. Despite occasional service hiccups, the "amazing" cuisine keeps patrons coming back.

518 Reviews

B
Beanlv
Philadelphia
16 reviews
1.0
16 reviews
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 City
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
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
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
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
Philadelphia
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
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
Philadelphia
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
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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Melissa
VIP
Philadelphia
201 reviews
5.0
201 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best service and most delicious food. I love their Bronzino. One of the best in the country.
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Erin
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and service was fantastic - looking forward to our next visit!
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kenneth
VIP
Philadelphia
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an excellent experience. We are regulars and love the food especially the very fresh fish.
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Roosevelt
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, excellent food. We had a ball.
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Steve
VIP
Orange County
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Zesty's has always been a great dinner venue. The food is excellent and presented nicely. This visit was to celebrate New Years Eve. Apparently the people that were there REALLY know how to party.
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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 518 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Feb 2025

21:00

Booked 3 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
Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 SalonicaUS$8.00

MelizanosalataUS$8.00

Greek SpreadsUS$8.00

Greek SpreadsUS$5.00

Hot Appetizers

Zesty's SpecialUS$12.00

Baby OctopusUS$12.00

CalamariUS$8.00

Crab CakeUS$14.00

MaridesUS$8.00

Soup & Salads - Soup

Avgolemono - Egg Lemon SoupUS$5.00

Soup of the DayUS$5.00

Soup & Salads - Salads

Caesar SaladUS$10.00

Greek SaladUS$10.00

Insalata MistaUS$5.00

Greek Favorites

Ala PlakaUS$19.00

Liga Apo OllaUS$20.00

MoussakaUS$17.00

PastitsioUS$16.00

SpanakopitaUS$15.00

Chicken

Chicken LefkadasUS$2.00

Petto Di Pollo Al LimoneUS$18.00

Free Range ChickenUS$20.00

OstrichUS$24.00

Pastas

Gnocchi al GorgonzolaUS$19.00

Gnocchi alla fiorentinaUS$18.00

Ravioli VerdiUS$18.00

Spaghetti Alle CozzeUS$17.00

Lamb

Arni KapamaUS$20.00

Arni SouvlakiUS$24.00

Lamb OportoUS$24.00

Paithakia Sti SkaraUS$30.00

Roasted LambUS$26.00

Fish

Chilean Sea Bass

Crab CakesUS$28.00

Barbouni (Rouget)

Salmone AuroraUS$19.00

Solette

Beef & Veal

Filet MignonUS$28.00

Sirloin SteakUS$25.00

Cotoletta Di Vitello Alla GrigliaUS$32.00

Vitello Al LimoneUS$20.00

Vitello Con Funghi PorciniUS$22.00

Sandwiches

Chicken Kabab

Gyros sandwich

Roasted Porto Bello Mushroom

Souvlaki Sandwich

Desserts

DessertsUS$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Zesty's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Zesty's restaurant rated?

Is Zesty's currently accepting bookings?

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