New Greek Restaurant Opens In Glen Cove

A popular New York chef has opened a new Greek eatery in Glen Cove last month.

Vilai, located at 284 Glen St., is a contemporary rustic restaurant serving Greek-influenced cuisine with an emphasis on fresh healthy seafood, which is cooked without butter. “If it’s not fresh, it doesn’t belong in my kitchen," said executive chef Gregory Zapantis, who is also the name behind the restaurants Estiatorio Milos, Avra and Thalassa.

Vilai opened its doors on Monday, July 23. The restaurant offers indoor seating for 80 and outdoor seating for 18.

Menu items include:

• Fresh grilled seafood entrees, including Lavraki, Black Sea Bass, Fagri
• Artisanal flatbreads, such as Gyro and Arugula, Shrimp and Feta
• Shared plates
• Interpretations of traditional mezze, including Saganaki with cave aged cheddar and sun-dried figs flambé, Snapper Pitakia - four tortillas in a creamy feta sauce, and Petit Mousaka.
• An extensive selection of wines from Greek, Italy, France, Spain, the U.S. and around the world.

For more information, go to the restaurant's website.

Image via Vilai Restaurant