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Axia Taverna
Axia Taverna features an exciting Greek menu that has earned rave reviews from NJ foodies since its opening in 2006. Casual elegance reigns at Axia with its sleek, modern layout, and "powerfully inviting interior." Executive Chef Alex Gorant modernizes the typical suburban dining experience by grouping dishes into small plates and big plates. Axia features a full bar and sommelier-chosen Greek vintages. Axia received three star reviews from both the Bergen Record and Crain's New York and has been notably reviewed by the New York Times and by Zagat. Axia Taverna...for lunch, dinner, cocktails, or private events.
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66 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 66 reviews
5 stars
(27)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(38)
- fit for foodies(33)
- special occasion(17)
- notable wine list(13)
- romantic(13)
- hot spot(10)
Axia Taverna Reviews List
Review 1 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Neighborhood Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A hidden "Gem" in the heart of the suburbs . I was pleasantly surprised and so happy I selected this restaurant . This eatery is beautifully decorated , and we enjoyed a quite leisurely dinner one sunday evening upstairs . Our waiter was great , attentive and helpful with helping us decide on menu choices . Will surely dine there again as we our true "Bergen Country Foodies ""
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We truly liked everything we ate. We were a group of seven. The prices are a bit ridiculous, $40 for two small/medium veal chops, but at least the food was truly enjoyable."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 3 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Slow kitchen
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pleasant for lunch--except the place had very few tables occupied and it took forever to get our food.Don't go,here if you're in a hurry. I had the same experience the last time I was here for dinner."
Dined on 5/15/2013
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Review 4 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Greek Flair
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a great restaurant if you want to try or like Greek food. The décor is very nice and modern and the wine list is very extensive. The service was excellent and the waitress was so friendly, knowledgeable and genuine in her desire for us to have a great experience. I recommend."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 5 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Special day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been to Axia several times in the past for dinner and was never disappointed. This time was no exception. I went for lunch to celebrate my birthday and had a wonderful time. The food as always was wonderful and the service was efficient and warm. Overall a great experience and I will for sure be back again and again!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
expensive and the food was
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"expensive and the food was not worth it."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
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Review 7 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is excellent. Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is excellent. Service can be off sometimes.
For the area in NJ this is one of the best places to eat."
For the area in NJ this is one of the best places to eat."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Axia has excellent food with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Axia has excellent food with a very friendly staff. Their Octopus appetizer is extraordinary and their big plate chicken is outstanding. This restaurant also carries a good selection of fish (made to your taste). Sit down stairs for the bar scene, or upstairs for a more subdued atmosphere."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 9 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, wine and service. Everything was cooked to eprfection."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently fantastic food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Consistently fantastic food with professional courteous service in a warm environment. This is our go to place for out of town guests and date nights out."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love Axia!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"always reliable with excellent service"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 13 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good greek food. Spacious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good greek food. Spacious modern layout and not noisy even with the live music."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 14 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
wonderful night out
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went on a Saturday night and had a great meal. The grilled octopus was amazing."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It was an off night for Axia
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to this restaurant many times and last time we were here I actually wrote a great review but this time there were so many things wrong I don't know where to begin. It took a long time for us to get our drinks. When we needed something we had to ask at least 3 times. Our waitress was very obviously new and just couldn't get it together.We had to send back an appetizer because we couldn't eat it since we asked for something to go along with it and never got it.They finally had other waiters help us and only then did we begin to enjoy our meal. Also the manager/owner is always yelling at the staff when we go there. And he was yelling at a really good waitress we've had in the past!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 16 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Terrific evening out. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Terrific evening out. The food was delicious. We were able to sit and not feel rushed. It is noisy but overall great atmosphere. Great night out for two couples."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time for me and my husband,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time for me and my husband, we both enjoyed. We will come again."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 18 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
over priced and underwhelming
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"over priced and underwhelming portions"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2011
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Review 19 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
With a resevation, we got
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"With a resevation, we got our table very quickly on a very busy Valentine's Day evening. Service was quick and accomdating. The keftedes (meatballs) were delicious. Salmon entree very good. Too full to try a desert. I am coming back to try the something from the menu of grilled entrees."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always good food and fresh
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always good food and fresh fish"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great spot for a romantic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great spot for a romantic night, good food and drinks, friendly staff, great music....would definitively go back for a special occasion!!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mediocre and disappointing....
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"How disappointing - the food does not have amazing flavor, nothing special and it's very expensive - a simple Greek salad with inferior quality tomatoes was $20.00. The scallops were grilled and had no flavor. The shrimp appetizer with feta was the best thing we ate, and it was in a metal pan that gave my friend a 2nd degree burn when she touched it. The apple dessert was flavorless with a pea sized portion of cinnamon ice cream.
Maybe other items on the menu are better, since everyone seems to like this restaurant.
The servers and restaurant staff were excellent, however, and it made the mediocre food a bit more palatable. Very nice, friendly staff in the restaurant."
Maybe other items on the menu are better, since everyone seems to like this restaurant.
The servers and restaurant staff were excellent, however, and it made the mediocre food a bit more palatable. Very nice, friendly staff in the restaurant."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 23 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
As a Greek-American, I end
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"As a Greek-American, I end up at MANY Greek restaurants. Axia was wonderful because the menu had all the expected items, like moussaka, but also some interesting surprises, like duck stifado (stew). The spanakorizo (spinach and rice) was wonderful; it's my favorite comfort food and their version was almost perfect. The restaurant itself is also quite lovely."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 24 for Axia Taverna
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This restaurant has the potential
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant has the potential to be great, because the food is very good......however greatness can only happen when SERVICE is commensurate with the food. The wait staff was disinterested, nonchalant 'order takers', not providing any assistance to diners. Worse, the owner/manager stands glumly and unsmiling over the hostess, and is not welcoming at all. Owners take note: work on the ambiance, and you'll have a winner."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Axia Taverna
Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic