Came here on a Friday night with 2 of my girlfriends - wanted to sit outside buy the weather was a little on the rocks so we sat inside. It was kind of small and very hot, but it was cute. reminded me of a homey restaurant you'd find in Greece. We shared everything: Greek salad, 3 spreads, lemon potatoes, grilled octopus & fried calamari. The peek of this meal: lemon potatoes. I love Greek food and I get lemon potatoes at every Greek restaurant I go to. These hands down were the best. the pit of this meal: the taramosalata spread. never had this one before, we tried it and we just weren't a fan. The Greek salad was great, the feta was so fresh. The octopus was delicious, this was my second favorite. the grilled calamari was probably the lightest and flakiest I've ever had - this is a must have!! The staff was friendly & very attentive. our waiter was great with suggesting wines. I give this place 4 stars - minus 1 for the fact they do not have a full bar, however they do have a great selection for wine. I would definitely come back again & probably order 15 plates of the lemon potatoes. read more

So..came here after finding out the restaurant I wanted to go to had a 2 1/2 wait. Nope. Not doing that. I was told I'd have a 1hr wait for inside table but outside, you can sit. So we did. It was mother's day. Ordered grilled octopus, so good. Fresh. Grilled red snapper, delicious but over priced. At 42.oo. small g reek salad, tasty. Overall, very tasty. They should have had those outside heaters. Would have been better. But nice, after getting scarf and hats from car. Will come back read more

Aliada - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Splendid food with amazing friendly service. My fav is the octopus here it's so savory and delicious. Must come back with friends.

I had never had Cypriot cuisine until I came here on a recommendation from my Greek neighbors. The easiest way for me to break it down was the dishes were similar to what you would see in a Greek restaurant but with a little bit more heat and spice overall. We had the grilled calamari along with the dips and peta followed by the branzino and lemon potatoes. Flavors were amazing and dinner was well worth the price. read more

Aliada takes me back to my beloved vacation in Greece. You're welcomed by Ari, who treats every guest like family. You're treated to a delicious meal with fish so fresh, you can almost hear the boats unloading that day's catch. With Astoria's reputation for authentic Greek food, it can be challenging distinguishing one restaurant from the next, but Aliada is a standout with delicious Greek food, welcoming staff, and a cozy vibe that makes you want to become a regular here. It's relatively small space, so reservations are recommended. If you are looking for fresh, authentic Greek food, you will not be disappointed by Aliada! read more

Branzino is great, service is perfect, outdoor seating is nice, but they need to get an espresso machine.

The food and the service were amazing. Authentic greek food! I had the eggplant and zucchini chips, tzaziki and pita to start and the shrimp calamari with lemon potatoes. For dessert we had baklava and it was so fresh it was still warm! Definitely coming back here for my next greek food craving. read more

Aliada - Shrimp and Calamari Oven Roasted Lemon Potatoes - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Best reception and service in Astoria! The food is simple amazing! My favorite greek and Cyprus restaurant in Astoria! Awesome menu and fair price! read more

Went to Aliada today for the first time. Oh my! What a treat. Christian was a real sweetheart. Actually, the entire staff was top notch. The food was fresh and so tasty. We sat outside where they have set up a beautiful area with heat lamps over the tables. Highly recommend. Most definitely on my go to list now. read more

Cozy and cute little Greek restaurant. We started with the hummus and pita, eggplant rolls stuffed with spinach and cheese, grilled octopus, and a feta salad. We also ordered the gyro entree and the grilled shrimp and calamari. There were four of us, and we couldn't finish it all. The eggplant was delicious. The grilled octopus was second only to what you get in Greece. Haven't found it better, yet, here in the U.S. The lemon potatoes were excellent. We tried the Cabernet/Shiraz blend from Greece, OENODEA, COSTA LAZARIDI, and found it suited our dinner well. Our only regret? That we were too full for dessert. This place deserves to be a neighborhood favorite. If only I lived in New York. read more

A slice of Greece in the heart of Astoria. Their remodel makes the outside look like a building in Mykonos. The service is incredibly warm, friendly and attentive. The food sensational. I still can't stop thinking about their fire grilled lamb chops - seasoned to perfection. Bronzino was also excellent. Make sure to get lemon potatoes and tzaziki to share. Yamas! read more

Fantastic grilled octopus! Melts in your mouth, like butter. One of the specials tonight was the fried smelt fish, served with a lemon wedge. Good. The spinach kannellonia was tasty and light with side orders of tasty lemon potatoes, rice, giant beans and grilled vegetables (mostly eggplant). Aegean salad was big and loaded with their delicious octopus, shrimp & grilled calamari. Food is really, really good especially the octopus, which is why we came for to begin with. They offered us complimentary dessert tasting as we were too full to order more food. Decent prices. I recommend this place! read more

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By far the BEST Greek restaurant, food, experience, hospitality, service I've ever experienced. We called the day of and Aliada was able to accommodate our party of 15! After reviewing the menu and speaking with Constantine we decided to go with the Chef's Meze and the Fish Meze. The food was just flowing. Everything was absolutely delicious and freshly made. Fell in love with the spicy feta, mussels, calamari, different sausages, and pretty much everything else we ate. Constantine was very attentive and informative. He helped explain the different foods to us and even got us to try the Uzo. Thank you to Constantine and the entire team at Aliada for making our first visit such a wonderful experience. We cannot wait to go back! read more

My mom and I love this place!!! Very warm, welcoming reception and delicious, traditional Greek food. The owners helped us with wine and food choices. The Mediterranean salad is just like we had in Greece, the hummus and the seafood amazing. Greek rose wine and Drama red and Moschofilero white we will have to get for home. Highly recommended! read more

Aliada - Sea bass - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Horrible delivery experience!!! Waited 2 hours for the food to come and it was cold, leaking through the bag and just "meh." The hummus doesn't even taste like hummus!! Never. Again. read more

I love this place- the service and food are always consistently great! I love stopping here after work for a solo dinner on the nice patio area. The gentleman who owns the place couldn't be sweeter. He and his staff go out of their way to make sure you have an exceptional dining experience! I strongly recommend the greek salad with grilled chicken or the chicken pita, both yummy and super filling. I love how they serve you baklava after your meal too! read more

I've eaten here a few times and tonight we went with our son and his girlfriend. The calamari was outstanding as was the saganaki. The beet salad was good but did not have enough beets. The chicken soup was good but it could have been served hotter. The gyro meat was delicious and so was the shrimp Santorini. Service was excellent and we will be back soon! read more

I'm mixed between a 3 and a 4 star review because of service. This place has very authentic Greek and Cypriot food. However that also comes with very Greek and Cypriot service. For anyone that has travelled there you know what I mean. Your table will go long periods of time without getting attention. If you don't make an order right away, you will need to flag down your server unless you want to wait half the night. Now for the food. The food is excellent and fresh. Prices are very reasonable. Consider fresh tsipoura is listed as market price on the menu and it costs less than the other fish listed on the menu. The fish was very flavorful, cooked well, and they debone upon request. For a When I go to Greek restaurants I almost always order octopus. This octopus was average because it was overlooked. I loved that they paired it with capers, red onion, and olive oil. All the tables get complimentary hummus at the beginning and fruit with baklava at the end. Always a nice touch. Keftedes left me wanting more. They were very small for meatballs. More of an appetizer than a meal. Fries are fresh and handcut. Giant beans (side dish) are perfectly soft. The tomato sauce is not too sweet. Very enjoyable. Go here for great Greek food. Just make sure you are a little patient with the staff. read more

It takes a lot to get a 1 star review from me, but Aliada managed to do it with aplomb. I was craving souvlaki or gyro but since I was sick, I didn't feel like travelling for them. Aliada is about two blocks away from me and in my 7+years of living in the same apt in Astoria, I've only gone there once. My experience reminded me why. First, there is the pricing. The mixed sandwich is $8 on the delivery menu and $7 on their online menu. I assumed that their online menu is outdated so I was expecting to pay $8, but when my wife went to pick up the food, they charged her $10. Apparently I had the old delivery menu and the new menu says $9. Fair enough, but why charge her $10? According to them, $9 is the delivery price but if you do takeout, they charge an extra $1. WHAT?!?!? I can understand charging more if you are dining in cuz you have to cover your overheads but why charge more for takeout? It's completely asinine. My wife tried to reason with them but they came up with some cockamamie excuse of not being able to change the order once it's already in the system. BOO! This would have been somewhat tolerable if the food had been good, however the meats were overcooked, tough and dry. The pieces are cut way too thick and makes for some very difficult eating For my combination sandwich, I got doner and pork souvlaki. I had to spit out the first piece of pork cuz it was so rubbery. The doner didn't fare much better either. It was almost inedible. Only my wife's shieftalia tasted decent. If I try them again in another 7 years, it will be too soon. read more

Give me liberty, or give me some Cypriot cuisine. Aliada -- a nice comfy Greek/Cypriot restaurant on a corner spot in Astoria -- gave me the latter. Came here on a Friday night with a few friends and sat at a table in the back. We all stuffed our faces with the various dishes: chicken souvlaki, grilled seafood salad, and the lamb special of the day. Servings were huge. Our waiter looked like a freaking Adonis and made me feel a bit unworthy but he gets points for leaving us alone and letting us linger for about an hour following our meal. This n'hood has a lot of Greek places, as we all know, but Aliada is a solid choice. And it has Cypriot food, too. read more

I was really excited to order some tasty Greek food for my family and Aliada was conveniently displayed on Seamless as having pretty good reviews. We were pretty wary initially because the prices were pretty high, but decided to give it a shot anyway. My mom and I ordered a couple of dishes, and my boyfriend ordered a beet salad, which was supposed to be served over a horiatiki salad with hard-boiled egg. It's a $9 salad. When our food arrived, there was a container with cubed beets, alone, without the accompanying horiatiki salad and hard-boiled egg. We called the restaurant to inform them that we received an incomplete order, and they told us they would send someone out with the rest of the food. That someone never arrived. Needless to say, the lack of professionalism and accountability at this restaurant is a serious problem, and I would NOT order delivery from them ever again. I generally try pretty hard to commiserate with restaurants since I understand that customers are hard to deal with, but this was beyond the pale. read more

Pretty good crab cake. One order comes with 4 small crab cakes & I think it is a chipotle mayo. Delivery was behind schedule but I guess they didn't start delivering until 30 mins after my order was received via Seamless. A call would've been nice but whatever. read more

In search of Greek food, I headed out to Astoria Queens to a recommended place. I liked the food and ambiance, but wouldn't say that I have covered the waterfront of Greek food. That said, I had some pretty good seafood that justified the visit. Aliada is a couple of blocks from the train and has a nice bit of foot traffic for people watching. We sat on the sidewalk and enjoyed a decent meal. FOOD I ordered octopus. It came with a rice pilaf, think Uncle Bens with corn and peas. Nothing impressive. You could make that exact dish at home. However, the octopus was grilled to perfection. Tossed with a bit of olive oil. I would not classify that as a Greek dish necessarily, but I've also never had octopus outside of a sushi restaurant. At $27 is was a bit pricey, given that the rice was pointless. It also came with lemon potatoes. Notwithstanding the rave reviews below, they tasted exactly like potatoes. No lemon could be detected. Almost like yuca, honestly. We also ordered a brazini fish. It came with the same rice, but the roasted (grilled) fish was done excellently. It was lightly dressed in olive oil -- so again not a clearly Greek dish -- but that was well-done enough even for the elevated price of mid twenties. The house salad and hummus that came out complimentary were nice touches. So all in all the food was not disappointing, but it did not blow me away either. The fish and octopus were done well, although pricey. That said, I suspect that more traditional dishes, which were very reasonably priced, may offer a different experience. AMBIANCE I thought that it was a nice experience, particularly, sitting on the patio. The interior was nice and it had an intimate bar. It has a nice date night place vibe. SERVICE Although the food took a while to come out, I don't suspect that octopus was made before we arrived. The service was excellent. Folks constantly checking on us and other patrons. Attentive and polite. VALUE A bit pricey, but the food was good enough and will likely not disappoint. read more

Aliada is just ok. We came with friends. The service was meh, the food was meh. The octopus is incredibly over priced for how much food they give you. It's just a basic Greek restaurant. I had a salad with chicken, tasty but mostly the same everywhere. The hummus was oddly watery, just keep an eye out there. The pita did stand out. read more

Good Greek food in a nice setting, but noticeably overpriced. Had the fish (very good), big salad (not great lettuce) and a mix of a few other things to share. Hummus was good. read more

The kind of restaurant where you say to yourselves, "Why didn't we know about this place before?" The kind of great food and friendly service that makes you feel like chatting with the people at the next table. And the kind of lasting impression after paying the bill that has you already planning your next visit. Take it from a picky Manhattanite ... if Aliada were in my neighborhood, I'd eat there every chance I got. The food? I had Shieftalia, which are essentially small lamb sausages. But that name doesn't do them justice. They're prepared with parsley and onion and aren't greasy at all. Just little bits of heaven, served with the world's fluffiest rice and delicious grilled asparagus. My wife had slow-cooked lamb that melted under her knife and fork. The red wine from Cyprus complemented everything perfectly. Some Greek custard, called galaktoboureko, showed up at the end. Light and fluffy and delicious. Everything, from the pita and hummus, through the salad, to the main course and dessert, was included in the price of the entree. read more

Super fresh and tasty, and everything comes out quickly. I can recommend the pulled lamb, which our waitress (who likely moonlights as a model) brought out quesadilla-style, piled up in a rich sauce with grilled peppers. Highly recommended, especially if you're very hungry! We also had a gyro, filled with salty, tangy meat and heaped with very fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions and taziki. The restaurant isn't that big but they opened the big French doors and put tables on the sidewalk and the breeze and sunshine and good food reminded me of lunches at the taverna when I was in Greece. Great stuff! read more

Delish food and wonderful attentive service. In an area where Greek food is plentiful the twist of Greek Cypriot cuisine is a nice change. The octopus was absolutely fabulous not to be missed. The bronzini full of flavor and fresh. Will definitely return for some more Greek wine, octopus and attentive service. The seats outside gives you a good opportunity to enjoy the weather and watch Astoria walk by. read more

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Went with the hubby for a late Sunday lunch. We sat outside and were served by a handsome Greek waiter. (While I thought that was a plus, I dunno know what the hubby thought- I didn't bother to ask him ;)) He was very attentive to us. Liked that the other customers were Greek/Cypriots. Tells you something about the place. While I thought it was a little pricey, I thought the food was good. We had octopus and calamari as a starter with some Greek beers. The calamari was nothing special but I really liked the octopus. For the entree I had the Spinach Kanellonia- It was good, but thought the tomato sauce threw off the dish a bit- prob shouldve read the description of the dish better- so my bad. The hubby had the fish- I think it was Branzina. He enjoyed it. The lemon potatoes were good. It had a home-cooked feel to it. When we asked for Baklava for dessert the waiter brought something else...said it was on the house since they didn't have what we asked for. I forgot what it was called, but it was good- a pudding type dessert made with goat milk. I'll prob try them again, just to give them a fair shot- probably for dinner. But in my experience (which honestly is not a lot with Greek food), so far the best Greek I had was Agora Taverna in Forest Hills. read more

Aliada is a great Greek & Cypriot restaurant in the heart of Astoria - you might think these types of places are a dime a dozen, but Aliada is quickly rising in my eyes for Mediterranean cuisine. finding doner, and actually finding well-made doner, here in the States is tough. I'm not sure why, but most times I find doner it's passable but not great. for once, that's something that Europe does better than us. however, Aliada's doner sandwich is hefty, tender, just a little greasy in that wonderful pork way, topped with a great tzatziki sauce and the usual veggies that go into a gyro. we also received a plate of hummus and pita right as we sat down. when we go to Greek/Mediterranean places and they charge for this, I'm usually taken back a bit - I mean, to me, it's a similar concept as going to a Mexican restaurant that charges for chips and salsa. anywho, enough of my Haterade - the hummus at Aliada is fantastic! service is friendly, prices and portions are great, and the restaurant itself is small and cozy. however, they have some outdoor seating. while the view out onto the busy streets may not be comparable to a seaside spot on the Mediterranean, the dining experience will take you there mentally. read more

This Restaurant it's just a name and location, I was expecting something much better than I thought. The food so simple for the price and the other thing they don't advise to pay cash to avoid the fee for use the credit card/ debit card. read more

So disappointing after seeing good reviews. We sat outside (today when it was 90 degrees at 8pm) because it was hotter inside than out. It took us almost 10 minutes to even get menus, and the complementary hummus looked like a cat had thrown up on the plate (it was even splashed around). We only had our waters filled once, even though there was a waiter loitering around with water the entire time. The food was incredibly underwhelming...not gross, just completely bland. The tzatziki was a grainy, watery mess, and the souvlaki (I had the souvlaki pita sandwich) was fine, but flavorless. All in all, don't bother coming here. Order Zorbas and sit at home in the air conditioning and be in Greek food heaven. read more

Food was ok, but in my opinion overpriced. The whole fish was not worth $50! Service was pretty good and they do give you house desert at the end - free of charge, however there is nothing really special about Aliada. read more

Aliada - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Very nice people but service a bit spotty. everthssss my lavraki was good people reported varying degrees of satisfaction - the chicken souvlaki was good pork not as good. Pork chop was ok - one good the other a wee bit dry. Aristotle owner nice fellow read more

This place is ONE of my FAVORITE Astoria stops- for delivery and dining in! It is fresh and clean food that is DEEE-LISH. I am dairy-free and always get the Horiatiki salad without the feta, and often the grilled veggies/shrimp dish. SOOOO good. I also got the pork chops recently which was VERY exciting since I haven't had them since I was a cook. GOOD YUMMY RELIABLE FRESH GRATIFYING eats. PS I also love dining outside on a nice Fall eve.... :) read more

What a GREAT PLACE! Local, quaint and friendly restaurant serving Greek and Cypriot menu. Warm feeling as one of the owners Constantine made us feel like "old friends" although this was our first (but not last) visit to this excellent place. I had a Greek salad with the Spanokopita which were both delicious. My son had salmon which was tender, fresh and enjoyable. My wife had a dish which served a lamb/pork combination sausage. I could tell she enjoyed it as not a piece was left when done. The veggies were tasty and plentiful. No room for dessert (which was disappointing) as I wanted to try a special treat. Next time! as we certainly will be back again. Alan G 3/10/2018 read more

Everything I've tried here is fantastic and I usually start my meal in the same manner (i.e. hummus, tzatziki, spinach pie and the Mediterranean salad!). I love this place and really love that they deliver. read more

This is why I live in Astoria--delicious Greek food! My wife and I went there for the first time a couple of weeks ago. We had hummus, gyro entree and souvlaki entree--I know, I know, not very adventurous in the Greek cuisine. I promise to try more interesting items next time. Everything we had was excellent. Hummus was nice and thick; not overcreamed like at some places. Gyros and souvlaki were also excellent. Portion size was just right. Ambience was nice. I definitely plan on going again. read more

The bottom line with this place: great Cypriot / Greek cuisine right by the NQ stop on Broadway. I've been here a number of times and I've always enjoyed it. If you're looking to sample a variety of dishes, then get the mezedes. They bring out like 9999 dishes and every one is awesome. My personal favorites are the lemon potatoes, Loukanikos, and the Halloumi cheese om nom nom. But, everything else is good, too. The inside is nice and modern with a lot of wood to give you a sort-of country feel. During the summer or early fall, I usually opt to sit outside on the street to people watch while I stuff my fat face. They start out by bringing you hummus and some pita. But, the pita is fantastic. It's not just ordinary pita: it's like warm and fluffy and a little bit salty and just really good. I've never had a bad meal here so give the place a try for sure. read more

I had an awesome, awesome, awesome dinner here. I think what made the dinner so great was partially how the restaurant itself didn't get in the way. The ambiance is upscale but inviting and the service is the same, while the prices are perfect for a casual dinner with friends. Sometimes, I find the atmosphere of a dining room can kill conversation via music that's just too loud, lighting that makes it difficult to see expressions, and food that takes work to eat or figure out. We found everything about the dining room inviting, including the service that was accommodating, but not bothersome. The menu featured familiar items, or new to us entrees, but written with such detail that we had a sense of what to expect. We started with a few apps and a bottle of wine. We loved the feta, grilled octopus, and stuffed grape leaves. When it came to the entrees, which we shared after trying so many first courses, I couldn't get enough of the lemon potatoes which seem to come standard as a side. read more