Axia Taverna Restaurant Review
18 Piermont Rd. (Riveredge Rd.) 
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Tenafly, NJ 07670
201-569-5999 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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Cuisine
Open
Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightlyFeatures
- Heart-healthy dishes
- Romantic setting
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Live music Tues.-Thurs.
- Open late Fri.-Sat.
- Parking lot
- Business casual
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| This Greek restaurant has so many enticing options, you’ll be confounded trying to decide what to order. Designed by Tony Chi & Associates of New York City, Axia is striking from curbside to inside, capturing with its modern design all the openness and ambience of an Athenian taverna. The menu was created by Axia executive chef Alex Gorant, in consultation with noted Greek food authority Diane Kochilas. The result is worlds beyond souvlaki, baklava and moussaka, although refined versions of these classics are also offered. Try a small plate of solomos methysmenos---ouzo cured salmon, with fennel, blood orange, red onions and arugula. Then move on to a main course such as arni pikilia---roasted leg of lamb with red wine sauce---or tonos Nafplio---coriander-crusted tuna with green beans, and potato salad with arugula and olive pesto. The fare is served by an industrious and efficient staff. The wine list is notable for its extensive selection of Greek vintages appropriate for pairing with the cuisine. The Greek sweet tooth is legendary and you understand when tasting the kadaifi ala-poli made with shredded phyllo, crushed pistachios and feta cheese and served with fig ice cream or revani Metaxa, an almond flavored cake topped with Metaxa brandy syrup and house-made Metaxa honey almond ice cream. |
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