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    Nisi Estiatorio

    4.3 (105 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    NISI ESTIATORIO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Intimate
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Branzino
    Maria Paola V.

    Food was absolutely amazing! I forgot to take pictures of all the food but everything we ordered was delicious!! The soup, octopus, spanakopita, branzino, and the lemon chicken soup. We also ordered dessert and drinks.

    Octopus
    Taylor R.

    Love this place! I'm new to the neighborhood and always loved the aesthetic of this place and finally got to try the food and it was delicious and fresh! Staff is friendly and the restaurant is beautiful. Perfect all time of year but especially now for the summer.

    Elizabeth B.

    I came here to celebrate my co workers birthdays in September and it was an amazing experience. The waitress was so incredibly kind and patient as we had a larger party. We had a few people with allergies and she was careful to review what to stay away from on the menu. Aside from that, the food was delicious!! Wish I got a picture of allllll the appetizers we got. I will definitely be back.

    Fuang C.

    I would say 3.5 stars. Originally I wanted to visit this place for their restuarant week menu but when we arrived, it seemed like restuarant week was over. (We did a quick google and seemed like it ended for this restaurant a couple days prior). There's cute outdoor seating but due to the hot weather, we opted to sit inside with the air conditioner. We arrived during lunch so there was a prefix lunch special for $29 that includes appetizer, main, and chef choice dessert. We ordered the fried calamari and the spanakopita. Originally we wanted the mussels or the meat skewer but was notified that both were not available which was quite disappointing. For mains we ordered a chicken kebab and a mousaka. There was also complimentary bread that was crispy but the olive oil it came with was flavorless. The calamari was good! The batter was light and crispy and the dip was good. But I would say the portion size was tiny. We ate like 2-3 pieces of calamari each. The spanakopita was good too! The layers were so light and crispy. By main course we were quite full already. The fries that came with the chicken kebab were so soggy. I was quite disappointed by how soggy the fries were. The chicken kebab was also dry and flavorless. The mousaka on the other hand was incredibly flavorful and delicious. Never tried it before but really enjoyed it. For the chefs choice dessert, I wasn't quite sure what it was but it was quite heavy like cookie dough. Personally I wasn't a fan but my friend enjoyed it. Service was nice in the beginning but by the end, it took a lot of time to get the attention to the waiter to pack up our food and to get the bill. Also, they charge a credit card fee 3% for all credit cards which personally I've never seen in a dine in restaurant so I was quite surprised. And also the suggested tip on the receipt is after tax and other fees which is not really how tip should be calculated. Overall: I enjoyed most of the food, ambiance was nice, but I do think it was quite pricy and I personally would not come again.

    COD FISH CROQUETTES and octopus in the back
    Leeza M.

    Overall, solid Greek place. Pros: -Beautiful decor -Really attentive service throughout -Octopus was very good even though we had read some reviews beforehand that it was overcooked. Ours was a perfect texture. The fava puree was a star. -Kembapakia Politika--ground lamb skewers with a tomato sauce, pita and French fries. Classic tastes, didn't disappoint -Bread and olives: AMAZING (I do love good bread) Cons: -Watermelon salad was bright and refreshing but the mascarpone was a weird addition with unnecessary sweetness -The cod croquettes were decent but lacked a bit of flavor -It was a very hot day outside but the AC was either very low or not off for most of the visit. Very muggy towards the end!

    Santorini
    Sandra R.

    The drink was wonderful. The service was great. I was greeted and given the name of the individual that would be serving me. I love the light fall decor.

    KALAMARAKIA
    Karen T.

    Nisi Estiatorio had always caught my eye while walking through Astoria, the fresh, sleek look and pop of pink bougainvillea make it such a charming spot. We finally decided to try it for a Friday date night. First impressions matter, and unfortunately, our waiter didn't seem very welcoming or cheerful. Luckily, the weather was perfect for sitting outside which added to the experience. Drinks were okay, and while there was a live DJ, the vibe could've used a bit more energy (maybe stronger drinks would've helped!). We started with the $16 Kalamarkia (fried calamari with garlic aioli) really tasty and a great portion to share. The $26 Kotopoulo Souvlaki (chicken skewer with fries and salad) was fine, though the chicken was a little undercooked for my taste and I ran into some chewy bits. The highlight of the night was definitely the $28 Trahanoto Kotopoulo ( sautéed chicken with frumenty, mascarpone, and pesto), my fiancé and I were fighting over who would get to finish that dish. Overall, it's a beautiful restaurant on a lively street with a moderate price range -- worth a visit, especially for that trahanoto dish.

    Sol G.

    Food: Overall, had a pleasant meal, though there were a few inconsistencies. The grilled octopus had good flavor, though it was a bit overcooked and slightly chewy. The Greek salad was fresh, crisp, and well balanced. The complimentary bread was warm and delicious. My hanger steak leaned a little salty for my taste. The branzino was nicely seasoned. For dessert, the baklava had good flavor but was a bit too soft, possibly from being reheated. Sides are sold separately. While the flavors were generally enjoyable, I was hoping for a bit more precision in execution given the price point. Space: really pretty, clean, and reflective of Greece aesthetic. Service was good-- staff was pleasant. Drinks: I only got one drink--it was a little too sour for me but overall had a good balance of alcohol. Overall I had a good experience. I think with a little more consistency in preparation and execution of the food, it would really elevate the experience--especially at this price point.

    Donesha T.

    All I have to say is come and eat! This place is great. I came for a girls night out and left so happy. The restaurant is larger than it looks and is nicely decorated. A lot of Greek wines in the menu. We tried the spanakopita, feta phyllo, and delicious grilled octopus. Perfect amount for 3 of us. Separately I ordered xifias souvlaki which is sword dish. It was served with lemon potatoes and salad. Very tasty

    Horiatiki
    Sharon T.

    Really nice to see the space that once was the famed Athens Cafe go back to its Greek roots. My friend and I stopped here for dinner and its nice outdoor seating was definitely a huge deciding factor that lured us in. We arrived during their happy hour but were told that the special pricing only applied at the bar and not with regular seating...odd. They also didn't have a few things on the menu that we wanted like the Halloumi and the Hoirini Stavlisia, which was disappointing and left us wondering if they often don't have a full menu. Despite not having a few of the things we really wanted, we were happy with the food that we ordered: * Htapodaki (grilled octopus) - Pretty standard and most importantly, not dry * Horiatiki - traditional Greek salad that was done really well. Hard to mess this up unless you really wanted to * Feta Phyllo - we loved this. The honey and sesame seeds really balanced the feta cheese fried in the flaky phyllo * Lamb Kembarakia - disappointing. This came last and we shared the same confused look when we saw the 3 small pieces of lamb, some small grilled veggies, and a bunch of soggy fried potato slices. Not worth it at all and expensive. Service was okay, I felt like our waiter wasn't really helpful when it came to suggesting alternatives to the food we originally wanted that were unavailable and also didn't give any sort of explanation about the bar-only HH deal. The outdoor seating space is probably one of the nicer ones that I've dined at within NYC but 30th Ave is also a high-traffic area so keep in mind that though you are dining at the only restaurant on this triangular block, it won't be a tranquil setting.

    Kolokithakia Chips
    Gab G.

    Came for dinner and had a great meal here. My boyfriend and I easily made a reservation and tried: + kolokithakia chips - best thing + Horiatiki - tomatoes were awesome + Grilled lamb chops with lemon potatoes - excellent + Baklava - I don't care for it warm, but it was tasty Amazing open air vibes!

    30ave station in the distance - fried calamari
    Lorraine B.

    Beautifully decorated Greek music playing in the background - close your eyes and you feel like you're in Greece. Their happy hour is great because I had a dog I had to sit outside, it's the bar only starts at 4p Apps are all $9 I had the fried calamari w/ aoli sauce so yummy and the Greek spritz very refreshing. Staff is very friendly. All around a pleasant time.

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    I love this restaurant! the food is amazing and service is incredible! it is in such a cute area and beautiful ambiance as well.

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    We ordered the greek salad which was fresh and delicious. Great service and atomosphere.

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    Food is excellent. Service is very good. Ambiance is cozy and feels like you are in Greece.

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    Food was tasty but 4 tiny lamb chops for main @$51 is a rip off. More like appetizer size. Very disappointing

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    We went for Greek Easter, it was expensive, two pieces of bone with very little meat and some potatos ($51) .

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    Amazing food , great drinks! The location it's very convenient and they have the most handsome server EVER!!! KK

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    Inside back room
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    Another private room in the back. Great for large groups!
    Another private room in the back. Great for large groups!
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