In my previous review, I tried to be polite in the way that I described my opinion of the food at…read morethis restaurant. Since the restaurant wanted to know which specific dishes I didn't like, I am writing this update. I went with 3 other people and we ordered a variety of dishes. We are all Greek; one member of our party was born and lived in Greece until the age of 16; the others were born and raised in NYC and grew up eating Greek food cooked by their immigrant mothers & relatives, have visited Greece many times over the past 50 years and have eaten at truly authentic restaurants in Queens. So, since you asked, here's my completely honest review: -What is called beef stew on the menu is a complete disgrace to the name. It came out on a rimmed plate; half of the plate had rice and the other half had a tomato-based sauce. Swimming in that sauce were exactly 5 cubes of "stewed beef". The cubes were each the size of dice and one piece wasn't even meat but rather a piece of fat. It was sent back. Before ordering this particular dish, we had asked our server if it was available (since we went at lunchtime); if they didn't have enough beef to serve this dish, they should have told us instead of serving the leftover pieces from the previous day. -The pastitsio was ok, but definitely not an authentic recipe. The ground meat was missing a savory flavor element that a true Greek recipe has. -We had high hopes for what was listed as roast lamb on the menu but were terribly disappointed. It was not slices of succulent roasted lamb as we have gotten many times at Greek restaurants in Astoria. Instead it was several bones with meat on them. The meat was way over-cooked and dry, so it was hard to eat it. The potatoes that came with the dish were ok. -The mixed grill was ok, but again over-cooked. -The fried calamari was ok, no complaints. -The Greek salad was decent but it was a rather small portion for the price. The bottom line is that I find it hard to call the Greek dishes at this restaurant "authentic."

Absolutely loved my experience at Ilios Taverna! To start, the aesthetic is so beautiful. It…read moreliterally feels like you're somewhere in Greece! The service is also amazing. Brandon was our server and he gave us some awesome recommendations. We loved all of the food. Everything tasted so fresh and healthy! Our faves were definitely the lamb chops and the tzatziki! I think I will be back for my birthday dinner!

Laid-back vibe with some hits and misses…read more This was a surprise brunch planned for me, and overall, I had a decent experience. We had the $45 special, which included an appetizer, an entrée, and two hours of unlimited mimosas or sangria. The garlic shrimp with bread was easily a 10/10! It was so good that I actually saved the sauce to put on my salmon later. The salmon itself was also good, but unfortunately, the mashed potatoes were dry and bland, which was a little disappointing. The DJ was one of the highlights of the night, along with the ambiance and the overall space. The restaurant was very spacious, and the atmosphere was laid-back and fun. The drinks were also strong and definitely worth it! Unfortunately, the chicharrón fried chicken was a major disappointment. Several people in my party ordered it, and the chicken smelled like either the chicken or the frying oil was old. I actually had to spit it out after trying someone's chicken because of the taste and smell. Our server was nice, but I do think they could have been a little more attentive throughout the night. Overall, there were definitely some great parts the garlic shrimp, the salmon, drinks, DJ, and ambiance but the fried chicken and mashed potatoes were misses for me. I would go back maybe for drinks and the vibes not the food.

I came here for my friends bday dinner. It was pretty loud to the point where the waiter could…read morebarely hear our orders! I was very upset the fact my grilled chicken took over 35min to come out! The waiter even forgot my order when I had to ask him about it! I was so upset! I didn't even want to pay for it, I told him I shouldn't even have to pay for it and of course the meal didn't taste good and the meal only had 10% off. The waiter on top of that was rude and told me I was a picky person when he asked me how was my meal and I told him the truth lol. The music was alright but the vibes were not! As long as my friend had enjoyed her birthday was all that mattered but I definitely wouldn't wanna come back here and spend money.

I rarely write negative reviews, but the way we were treated was disappointing enough that I feel…read moreother customers should know about our experience. I arrived around 5:30 p.m. and was waiting for my friend, who was about 30 minutes away. The bar was completely empty at the time. One of the waitresses kindly offered me a nearby table while I waited. I ordered a sparkling water and spinach artichoke dip and sat there until my friend arrived. Once my friend arrived, our waitress told us she understood that I had only been sitting at that table while waiting and offered to show us the back area so we could choose where we wanted to sit. We walked through the restaurant, saw the outdoor patio, and decided to sit outside. After about 20 minutes, while still waiting for our appetizers, bugs repeatedly landed on the table and were biting us. We decided we would be more comfortable inside. As we were walking back in, our waitress was coming out with two of our three appetizers, and the owner, who I believe was named Dawn or Donna, was behind her. My friend began explaining that we wanted to move inside because of the bugs. Before she could even finish, the owner interrupted us with an attitude and said, "You ladies can't keep moving from table to table. I have to wash these tablecloths." I was honestly stunned. First, we were not randomly moving ourselves from table to table. Her own employee had offered me the first table while I waited for my friend and then specifically offered to show us other seating once my friend arrived. Second, there wasn't even a tablecloth on the outdoor table we were leaving. When I tried to explain that we had been offered the different seating, the owner responded by pointing out that I had eaten at the first table and now she had to clean that table as well as another one. That response told me everything I needed to know about how our business was valued. As a business owner, if your concern over cleaning a table or washing a tablecloth outweighs making two paying customers feel welcomed and comfortable, you may save a few dollars on laundry, but you can also lose customers permanently. Unfortunately, the food didn't make the experience any better. The vegetable spring rolls and chicken spring rolls were overcooked. The spinach artichoke dip and pita bread were the only items we really enjoyed. We also waited approximately 10-12 minutes just to get ice. We probably should have left after the owner's initial interaction, but we stayed, finished our wine, and graciously paid our bill. What made the experience even more uncomfortable happened as we were leaving. The owner thanked my friend for coming, then looked at me and said, "No hard feelings. I just needed to say what I needed to say." There were hard feelings--not because she addressed a legitimate issue, but because of how she chose to speak to paying customers when the seating changes had been offered by her own staff and the final move was simply because we were being bitten by bugs outside. Customer service matters. Courtesy matters. How you speak to people who choose to spend their money in your establishment matters. Unfortunately, based on the owner's treatment of us, I will not return. What could have been a pleasant evening and an opportunity to gain two repeat customers instead became an experience that ensured we won't be back.

Really enjoyed our evening here. We did a lovely wine flight and a few apps. Everything was…read moredelicious, service was great. I'm surprised this place isn't busier, it's a really lovely evening. We'll be back!

Long this local spot ! Great family business !…read moreLove the pizza and service is warm and welcoming ! We will be back again soon ! Cheers

I have less than a handful of old school Italian places where I go for authentic food. Two are in…read morethe city, and The Alley Lounge in the Bronx. The freshest, larger than usual portions and the authentic food is delicious. A must try for sure!

Great food , ambience and service... very nice atmosphere where the drinks are excellent and the…read morefood on point! Gotta stop by here again ok another day!

What started out as a great birthday dinner 8/22 at 8:30 pm ended up with sadness. As we shared the…read morecalamari which was great until we noticed a bug underneath. When questioned and asked to speak to someone we were told it's coconut shaving from the coconut shrimp which we had calamari and NOT coconut shrimp. Now my mama did not raise no dummy. I see legs and antennas smh. The waitress left the appetizer on the bill until we asked for her to remove it which she has to ask someone . I did not want dinner from there ant all just wanted to throw up. Anyway things happen but um please check the food before you bring it to someone.

Very happy they've reopened. Thank you, Frank…read more Love it there. Comfortable and welcoming. Great place to hang out :)

Love the food in this place and everything was always A+. Decided to try something simple. Had a…read morechicken parmigiana hero with fries. The sandwich was delicious, had flavor, and was filling. The fries were too greasy, sagged, and had no umph to them. I'll keep trying different things here and continue reviewing but overall still a great spot.

Great restaurant located in the upper Bronx, NY. Service was quick and friendly. The ambiance was…read moreromantic and homely. Cozy seating. Had the Drips Rum Punch and Drips Margarita, both drinks were exceptionally tasty and packs a punch! Followed by the Drippy Wings in pineapple, wanted something different and Baby!! They were crispy and delicious, the sauce was sweet but savory (more flavorful than sweet). My date had the Pineapple Salmon with the fried rice side. Salmon was cooked to perfection with the same sauce from the wings made me want to lick the plate. I had the oxtails (only available on weekends) came with rice and peas added and extra side of Mac & cheese. The oxtails were fall of the bone and savory. The rice and peas were rice and peas but the fried rice my date had added to the oxtails with gravy for 2 meals. The mac & cheese was good, cheesy and flavorful. Was so full forgot to get a dessert but I will be back DripsNyc!!

Drips Restaurant & Lounge was definitely a vibe. Great service, good drinks, and a really cool…read moreatmosphere. Definitely a nice spot for a date night, happy hour, or a weekend out. The sweet & spicy wings were 8.5/10 -- super flavorful and probably my favorite thing we ordered. The jerk chicken was a solid 7.5/10, but honestly the greens and cabbage stole the show on that plate . The shrimp pasta was an 8/10 -- flavorful and really good, nothing too crazy but definitely enjoyable. Overall, good food, great drinks, and an even better vibe. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

Whenever Im in Westchester visiting my parents we go to La Lanterna. The restaurant is quaint and…read morelovely. The staff is always friendly and they all know my folks so it feels like being at home each time. The food is delicious, the cheese bread and fried calamari are delicious and the spicy sauce they serve with it is amazing. They make a very good vodka sauce, I've had the Vodka Chicken Parm and the Spicy Vodka Lobster with of which are top notch and I'd go back for either. They also make an amazing Osso Bucco, though it's a special only once in a while. The cons are parking which can be downright impossible, especially when the outside area is open for business. Also, it's not advised to drop by without a reservation, you could be waiting a very long time.

Had an early dinner at La Lanterna and absolutely loved it. The outdoor patio is beautiful--lush,…read moreshaded, and feels like a hidden escape rather than Yonkers. The baked clams and mussels were outstanding, and the crusty bread was perfect for soaking up every drop of sauce. I added jalapeños to the Snow White pizza and it was incredible. The dough had the perfect chew and flavor. My boyfriend's chicken parm was massive--two huge cutlets--and easily a 10/10. The seafood pasta was equally delicious. Dessert was the perfect finish: frozen espresso, refreshing lemon sorbet, and a giant tiramisu that's big enough for a crowd. My only small complaint is that guests pack their own leftovers. At this level, I think the staff should handle that. Otherwise, everything was fantastic. We'll definitely be back!