From start to finish, everything was perfect. The food was delicious and truly authentic. Our…read moreserver, Eugenia, was outstanding--kind, professional, and attentive without being overbearing. Excellent service and great food. Definitely coming back! They also have a private room available for parties, which is a great bonus.

This might be the best Greek place I've been to. Perhaps, others have better dishes for certain…read morethings but overall Greek, this is up there. They start you off with warm pita bread which is delicious. I think you can ask for me as needed. The highlights were the dips and the pork chop with apple glaze I think. I was particularly surprised by the potato one since it usually taste like mashed potatoes but here it actually taste like a garlic dip. The roe dip is still my favorite as it usually is. The pork chop I would get again next time. Tender and a sweet glaze. The other dishes were good too but the pork chop was top tier. The carafe of white wine was delicious and I'd get again even though I try to cut down on alcohol. Only thing that I did not like was the galactoboureko which they did say comes from Victory Bakery. I'd skip desserts here. They give you some Turkish delights which aren't as bad as the ones in grocery stores in America.

I have been going to Stamatis since I was a child and it never fails to impress. It has all of the…read moregreek favorites with generous portions -- perfect for sharing family style. The octopus was a standout as it is always tender, perfectly grilled, and seasoned simply to let the natural flavors shine. The lamb chops were also a must-order and probably my favorite main dish. The meat is always tender, flavorful, and cooked beautifully with that delicious char from the grill. There's something really satisfying about being able to order a few dishes and have everyone try a little bit of everything.

I was so excited to try Stamatis. There are a ton of Greek options in Astoria, but this place in…read moreparticular spoke to me. Everything we ordered was a 10/10. I also appreciated the dessert they serve to everyone as a part of their experience. It has my favorite things: custard, dough, and sugar :))

Was visiting from out of town with a friend back in March and my cousin and his girlfriend…read morerecommended this place for dinner one night. We got in line around 7:30 pm on a Sunday and waited about an hour to order our food and another 20 minutes or so to be seated. You pick all the seafood you want first and how you want it prepared. Once you're seated, you get another menu with appetizers and other cooked dishes. Your seafood gets brought out along with any other dishes you ordered. Everything we got was really good and cooked to perfection. It was such a unique experience as well. There's a reason why the wait for this place is so long and I would recommend anyone to come give it a try!

Came in to check this place out for the 1st time. We had about 12 minute wait. As we move down the…read moreline, we got to area where you place your order from the fresh seafood counter. I noticed some of the items on the display were frozen (red head shrimp) was one of the items. While they do not weight the seafood in front of you. The list the prices up front, so that was somewhat awkward process?? I ask for octopus, scallops, smelts, and a red snapper . The octopus was the most expensive item, it was marked $45 a pound.. We were then sent to 2nd floor for seating. Since we needed a table for 2, we got a very small table near the stairs. The table was so small, we knew right away that it be an issue given the amount of food we ordered. Our waitress came by and we added grilled eggplant, lemon potatoes and the beat salad. The brought us a small basket of pita like bread, hot, fluffy and delicious. So we had all the appetizers but the food took 30 mins and from the looks, it dis not seemed busy. In my opinion, the side dishes should be brought out with main courses but i guess thats NOT what they do here. I recalled asking at the counter for light seasoning on the red snapper. When the fish came to the table, it had some type of breadcrumbs and oil or butter. Which in my opinion is not bad but i appreciate the unique texture and flavor red snapper has all on its own. The octopus was good but i never had it sliced looking like bacon strips. Tasty but different, scallops had a little paprika, cooled perfectly. The smelts were fried just perfectly, like good french fries. I assume this restaurant is a mix of middle-Mediterranean cooking style. Food was tasty, style of service was definitely different. I will come back and try the lunch specials during the week. As a side note, accessing the restrooms was very confusing, they have 2 restrooms, there was a line to get into the restrooms. Very clean bathrooms for sure.

I came here for dinner with my girl friends one evening and we had a great time. This Greek spot in…read moreAstoria has been rated as Top 50 NYC (on Beli) and I can definitely see why. I recommend booking a RVSP for their indoor garden area if possible as that portion of the restaurant is stunning (pic included). Nonetheless, both their regular indoor and indoor garden area is very reminiscent of Greece. Service was great. We got their fried calamari, dakos salad, spinach pie, and safritos. Everything was great. While I thought that their fried calamari and spinach pie was pretty standard, I truly enjoyed their safritos and dakos salad. Their safritos beef shoulder was so tender and you had the option to eat it with beans, lemon potatoes, or fries. We chose their lemon potatoes and thought that it paired so well. Their dakos salad was also light, refreshing, but so flavorful. Amazing meal and probably my favorite Greek restaurant in NYC.

The vibe is still great here! Very ambient at night. The server was knowledgeable about gluten free…read morefood items, which is very comforting. He mentioned grilled meats, fish, and modifications that could be done to sauces to make them gluten free. One big difference I noticed on this visit was that there is no longer the kerasma / treat offered at the end of your meal of the portokalopita or gluten free yogurt with orange syrup, so that was a bummer. The change in portions is also noticeable, particularly from the Sofrito having less meat on the plate. But, the food is very tasty and presented well! I can easily eat their Greek salad and Octopus & fava on repeat.

Amazing Greek food in Astoria, Queens. If you want…read moretraditional Greek with multiple food options, this is the place for you. It was recommended by a friend and this is the place to return to try more options next time. My pics capture the moment

My family and I are fans of Greek food and I had been wanting to try this place, i'm glad I did!…read more We all got a combination of things to try and everything was amazing. The server was also super sweet, and was patient with us being indecisive. She definitely made the experience better! Our food didn't take too long to come out. My favorite things were the zucchinis , calamari, and of course the greek salad. Another thing I recommend for a sweet treat is Loukoumades, which I had never tried but they are fresh little doughnuts with honey and cinnamon. 10/10 I definitely will be coming back, and so will my family.

Food and service was horrible,no recommend.Not worthit spending money and time there....read more

Found this place through fellow yelpers. It was definitely a great place to dine at. The food was…read moredelicious and authentic. I'm always a sucker for a good chicken kebab, but it has to be tender. Can't eat chicken breast kebabs when it isn't tender. I rather eat cardboard. However, this place made a great chicken kebab. The octopus could've been grilled a little more, but overall the food was good. Besides the food being good, we met the owner of the location. Nice lady and had a sharp tongue. Witty and clever with her words. She made us laugh as if we've known each other for years. If we ever end up back here again, it would definitely be to see her again. The place itself was small, cozy but not much of a decor. Bunch of musicians from Greece on the wall. However, they do live Greek music on Friday nights and I believe weekends. So if you're looking for some authentic music and good food, definitely try Dionysos out if you're in the area.

After being told we'd have to rush and eat and be done in less than an hour at another restaurant,…read morewe tried Tru on a whim and it was a fantastic decision. Right at arrival the hostess was extremely friendly and our wait staff was equally friendly and engaging. We sat outside and it was a perfect day to do so to enjoy our brunch. The food and drinks were phenomenal and the bottomless Mimosa for 90 minutes didn't get wasted as the wait staff continuously filled the glass. Highly recommend this gem in the heart of Astoria.

I wish I could gate keep this a little longer, but it would be unfair. Honestly I think this is the…read morebest Happy hour spot on Ditmars. All HH items are priced at $7, with a great assortment of bar food and drinks. As seen in my photos, an espresso martini has been my go to, with an order of calamari. The empanadas, sliders, and guac with plantain chips were all equally good. The decor is vibrant, service very friendly and timely, and vibes were fun. I will most likely come back for happy hour regularly, but may return for dinner!

Dinner at Annasa Taverna the day before Mother's Day -- no reservations, but I really appreciated…read morethat they still welcomed us in. The whole vibe felt warm and made it a really nice family dinner. My grandma and mom both seemed happy and enjoyed everything, which honestly mattered most. We ordered two Greek salads (definitely could've gotten away with just one -- they're huge and very shareable). We also had the Mediterranean spreads: tzatziki, eggplant, and a spicy spread. Everything was solid and great for sharing. We also got grilled octopus as an appetizer -- super tender and really well done. For my main, I had the grilled deboned red snapper -- absolutely delicious. It came with a creamy lemon sauce on the side that you can pour over the fish, plus oregano fries and grilled vegetables. The veggies were amazing, especially the grilled onions that just melted in your mouth. We also ordered takeout: kefte kebab with fries, which was maybe smaller portion but it was good flavor. For dessert we had a baklava float (I think that was the name) with coffees to finish. Very happy with the whole meal overall. Drinks at the bar beforehand were also a highlight -- sangria and a gin, lavender, elderflower, cucumber cocktail that my grandma actually loved.

I feel very conflicted about leaving this review. The food was great but slightly salty, but still…read morevery tasty. My lamb chops were cooked perfectly, and overall I had a good time. However, since we came on Valentine's Day, I noticed that many couples were given roses as they walked in. My partner, who was the only Black woman in the restaurant, did not receive a rose when we entered. At the time, we didn't think much of it and continued with our dinner. As the evening went on, though, we saw more couples come in and receive roses. Some of these couples were seated next to us, which left a bad taste in my mouth. I can't help but wonder what criteria the restaurant used to decide who received a rose and why so many couples who arrived after us were given one. Unfortunately, this experience spoiled my enjoyment of the restaurant and left me feeling conflicted. We ordered plenty of food, left more then 20% tip and if anyone from the restaurant sees this please reach out, if there was some criteria that needed to be met to receive a rose I would love to know