Effies Scene Bordering an alley in the middle of Antique row is Effie’s, Philadelphia’s only authentic Greek restaurant in center City. Effie's narrow dining rooms are simple and crowded easily seating is limited and reservations are generally a good idea, especially on the weekend. The atmosphere resembles that of a “Taverna” on a Grecian Island, blue like the Aegean Sea and beige like the sand from the beautiful beaches. You really feel like you are at home when you step in the main dinning area. Across the courtyard, the highlight of summer and spring dinning, there’s a brick-and-stucco hideaway heated by a cheery wood stove. Effie recently converted the second floor to a cozy dining environment for big parties and private events. Effie’s combines authentic Greek homemade cuisine in a casual intimate Greek setting for dinner that displays warmth, hospitality, and friendliness.