Kellari's Parea

Last week, Steven (my gay husband) and I went to Kellari's Parea for a lovely pre-fixe Greek lunch. If you are not aware, Parea has a great lunch deal - $19.95 for a 3 course lunch with some of the more delicious items on their menu.

First some warm bread, served with cheese, olives, and olive oil. Yum!

Steven is a sharer, like me. We split the spanakopita (phyllo pies filled with spinach, leeks & feta), and the grilled calamari for appetizers.

The Spanakopita were light and crispy and not too greasy.
Grilled calamari were lightly spiced and fresh. Delicious! Although I wished they'd included some of the squidier parts of the calamari (you know, tentacles n such).
And then the lunch. Steven and I split the crab burger and the moussaka.
The crab burger was delicious if unremarkable. I ate most of my half without the bun because it was just too much. The online menu liste it as being served in a pita, which might have been better. But it was flavored well and came with a nice sauce. And the oregano fries were wonderful. Perfect crispy fries!
The moussaka is like Greek lasagna. Layers of beef ragout, eggplant, potatoes, and bechamel, it was authentic and well prepared. The side of feta was a welcome addition!
So full, but then there's dessert!
Staying traditional, we got a baklava. This came with peach sorbet and had honey drizzled on the plate. It was good, if a little large. Not the best baklava I've had but not the worst.
And then there was also rice pudding! I enjoyed this, topped with a cherry. but still, so full, couldn't finish.
While Kellari's Parea does not take many risks, it is good, solid Greek food. And for a $19.95 pre-fixe, it's a great lunch deal. I'm sure I'll return.

Kellari's Parea is located at 36 East 20th St
212.777.8448