Almyra Restaurant: Feel and Taste the Flavors of Modern Greek Culture and Cuisine in Philadelphia
You won’t need to travel to Greece this summer to get the flavors – or ambiance – of the Greek Islands – you’ll just need to visit the Philadelphia restaurant Almyra. The Mediterranean-inspired establishment is yet another notch in the city’s fine dining belt.
Located just steps from the Rittenhouse Square area, the newest member of the acclaimed Estia Group offers authentic tastes of the Aegean, from fresh fish to an innovative take on spanakopita.
From the moment you enter the open-concept space with a happening bar scene, you will feel worlds away from city life. The airy atmosphere is ideal for whisking you away for a girls’ night, date, or larger occasion. They also offer a private banquet room for intimate dinner parties. The hot spot, named after the Greek Goddess of the sea breeze, is also home to a nightly happy hour experience.
Get your mouthwatering Mediterranean vacation started with some authentic spreads and mezze. Some standouts include the beet spread mixed with pistachio and feta, edamame hummus, spicy feta, and smoked eggplant composed of peppers, za’atar, and balsamic. Indulge in raw delicacies including crispy potato and caviar, seared tuna with olive and ponzu, and crispy rice made with tuna and avocado.
Continue on your culinary journey with their bifteki, or beef-filled dumplings with feta and lemon-mint yogurt, or their own Almyra chips made of zucchini and eggplant. Other sharing plates include a traditional saganaki, a shrimp kadaifi in shredded phyllo, and an arrangement of perfectly prepared spanakopita. We also recommend trying the chicken kofta kebabs with za’atar and apricot, or chimichurri seasoned filet mignon kebab.
Known for their seafood selections, the Lavraki, or European seabass prepared with ladolemeno, capers, and horto, will melt in your mouth. Cooked in a sherry-truffle vinaigrette, the Chilean sea bass is another fresh fish option. Additional signatures include the lobster pasta, lamb chops, and braised short rib.
Pair each course with a selection of Greek or other international wines and beers – just make sure not to miss out on their cocktails. Cheers to your indulgent experience with the pathos, made of vodka, passion fruit, honey, and lemon. Vodka, mastiha, elderflower, and butterfly pea tea make for the perfect refreshing beverage – just ask for the petalouda.
