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    Nisi

    3.7 (147 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    NISI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Mild Chicken Wings
    Fiona O.

    Was craving classic american food and found this place! Would say it's not the cleanest restaurant, but the food was solid. Everything hit the spot and was seasoned well. The portions were the best part because they were large and filled me up! Would recommend if you want something trustworthy! Service was also great. They checked on us and filled our water consistently.

    Chicken Gyro Platter
    Leenzie B.

    The chicken platter was with pita bread, salad, and rice was delicious. The service was ok, but the ambiance was great. We would have sat outdoors if there was any tables available

    Croquet Monsieur
    Charity I.

    Cute restaurant on Roosevelt Island. Ambience is comfortable, great music, nice staff and great food. You can take the AirTram over to the island which I recommend and roam around. Croque mousier was fantastic and the pancakes were great.

    Menu has been changed - I was really looking forward to an egg white omelette with avocado and tomato in it and they weren't able to make that. I settled on an acai bowl which was ridiculous. A few pieces of acai ice chips, next to a half a plate of granola. I have had better acai bowls at the airport in La Guardia. I understand the previous menu was perhaps too much, but slimming it down, raising the prices, and not being accommodating to a vegetarian with high cholesterol is not it ... we probably will just take the tram or ferry to a regular diner from now on.

    Crispy Brussels sprouts, pappardelle

    We learned that earlier this month, Nisi got a new chef and the menu is all different. There are separate menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. So it's not diner style anymore, with a fancier menu. We ate dinner. Salmon tartare was excellent. Miso coconut pappardelle was good, steak was so-so. Crispy Brussels were crispy, as expected and not oily or too salty. Service is excellent. I think 4 or 5 different people came to ask us how things were. It's a nice place to sit and eat and spacious for the island.

    Hot Chicken Home Run Burger
    Daniel B.

    Gem of a restaurant on Roosevelt Island. Stopped in for brunch on a Saturday and didn't have any issues getting a table. The pancakes with fresh fruit were absolutely divine - so fluffy and delicious, and tons of fresh fruit. The buffalo chicken sandwich my friend had was also phenomenal and she wouldn't stop raving about it. Very affordable and delicious food - glad we stopped in.

    Nutella Cappuccino - Rich Nutella Flavored Espresso Drink
    Katrina R.

    I had brunch here when i was staying with a friend. Such a nice place with delicious home-cooked food! The coffee i tried was really good as well. I also really like the homey feel of the place. Service was a bit slow, but not too bad.

    Connie & Timmy Cappello's wedding, 6/28/25
    Connie C.

    I highly recommend my favorite restaurant on Roosevelt Island, Nisi Kitchen, to cater your event at your chosen location as well as to dine in at their attractive casual restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Because of my consistently positive experience dining in the restaurant for the six years I have been living on the island, I chose Nisi to cater my wedding in the rooftop resident lounge of my apartment building on June 28th, 2025. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. Nisi provided excellent service, from set-up at the beginning involving the addition of tables and chairs, tablecloths, plates, and silverware which they procured, incorporating some decorations I provided, excellent food and beverages of my choice, and a bar tender and server for the entire 4 hours of the event, as well as additional staff for clean-up after the event, leaving the room in pristine condition. I received excellent feedback about the food from my guests. What I especially loved was our ability to choose several different entrees and other food items rather than being limited to only a few choices people usually have at weddings. The service of the Nisi staff was efficient and very pleasant, as has been my experience over the years. And all this incredible quality food and service was at a very reasonable price. Check them out!

    Mohamed C.

    Roosevelt Island is where I grew up so I hold this place near and dear in my heart, and even though it has changed incredibly since I moved I always love to go back and visit to see what is still the same. When you walk inside Nisi, it gives you a diner kind of vibe but they have a lot of options for seating. If you like to be inside but with a view or rather spend it outside in the sun they have you covered. There is also a bar inside the restaurant and I would imagine it looks delightful at night because of all the light fixtures I saw throughout the place. My server was very nice, she had a very warm smile, and an extremely welcoming vibe to her. I came in for breakfast, I was on the way to a Mets baseball game so I didn't have much time to sit long. I had an iced coffee with a bagel and scrambled eggs, the food was fine I don't know many places that can drop the ball on a bagel lol but I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone in the area.

    Maine Lobster Ravioli
    Amy Y.

    One of my first times on the island, and NISI stuck out to me with their unique glass dome infrastructure. My friend and I went on a Thursday night, and were seated right away. Ambiance was very comfortable and casual. They had a very expensive menu, which made it very easy to agree on where to eat. I got the signature nisi burger, which contained angus beef, ham, fried onion ring, onions, and nisi sauce, alongside deluxe fries. My friend chose the lobster ravioli with chicken and rice soup. Both were delicious but and both were large enough portions that we had to take leftovers home. The staff was attentive and friendly, and let us take our time to talk and catch up. On top of that, the prices were very reasonable. I'm happy to say that i can count on nisi to provide a place with great atmosphere and affordable meals without compromising quality of food.

    Broiled Salmon
    Anna H.

    We rode the tram over to Roosevelt Island as a first time experience. We thought we would have dinner here and Nisi sounded like a good choice. The food was decent (salmon cooked very well - see pics) but the service is poor. We sat at an outdoor table by the entrance and the employee who first greeted us brought water & menus, then proceeded to chat it up with friends at another table. We waited far too long without even getting drinks. We got up to leave and the guy came over to convince us to stay. He then sent a female server out to us. She took our orders and the service was okay until we were finished and waited far too long for the check and for a box for leftovers. I had to go inside to the register for this. I would not come back because of this. Truthfully, I don't have another reason to visit Roosevelt Island anyway.

    Linda M.

    Looking for a dinner/lunch spot while you're on Roosevelt Island? Then you definitely need to try Nisi! It is unexpectedly delicious and fairly reasonable on the price and portion size.

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    Le Petit Pêcheur

    Le Petit Pêcheur

    4.6(51 reviews)
    1.9 miAstoria

    New items: Branzino:…read moreliked this better than the sea bass, felt like it was more tender Octopus: not bad, and would order if craving it, but I'd rather get from Greek places The large Greek salad was plentiful and actually went well with the food.

    There are plenty of seafood restaurants in Astoria that has this ordering style where you go up to…read morethe front and you see this fresh selection of seafood and you can order by the weigh/item. The ones we had been to in the past usually allows you to also pick different type of cooking style or seasoning but this place only cooks it their way. It's good for people who are indecisive but disappointing for people who want variety of flavor. They usually have a section of appetizers and drinks you can order on a separate menu as well. The staffs were very low energies when we visited on a weekend night. The overall ambiance and interaction made us feel a little uncomfortable. We ordered: - eggplant dip - fries - Greek salad (large) - cooked fish - calamari - octopus Honestly I was so disappointed with the food. It didn't taste as fresh and was overall too salty. The eggplant dip had a weird taste. Friend fries were not as crispy and unevenly distributed portions of salt. The calamari was nothing special. The fish was okay, and the octopus was so salty we actually sent back the dish. It was very difficult to enjoy it. The staff was so accommodating and actually took the dish off our bill. (Thank you!! - great customer service!). My favorite item was probably the Greek salad, but then again it's hard to mess up a salad. I would say this is my least favorite counter order style seafood restaurant in Astoria. My friend said great things about it prior to my visit and I really wish I would have liked it.

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    Abuqir Seafood - Black Tiger Shrimp (~$13): grilled

    Abuqir Seafood

    4.6(393 reviews)
    2.1 miAstoria
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    This is some of the most authentic Egyptian seafood I've had in NYC. I've been eating from here for…read moreyears, and the quality hasn't slipped. My experience from here is takeout. My relatives regularly drive way out of their way to pick up food here to serve guests. That kind of effort only happens when the food is worth it. I haven't dined in and I've only eaten from here through visiting family, but the seafood here is consistently very good. Some great options are the grilled octopus, grilled calamari, grilled shrimp, and branzini cooked mediterranean style.

    Abuqir really lets the seafood shine. Its such a relaxing experience. They welcome you, you pick…read moreyour seafood and tell them how you want it cooked. 15-20 mins later the seafood is on your plate. I wouldnt call it expensive but probably wouldnt call it affordable either but whatever it is its worth it. I got the salad Egyptian rice a fried snapper and some scallops. The salad is simple and good, the rice is fine, scallops were buttery. I wish the scallop had a little bit more of a crust but thats splitting hairs. The snapper was really well cooked. I didnt love the seasoning on the fry but after a squeeze of lemon I was much happier. I also noticed they use the same seasoning mix are most of their fish. Thats partially why I says the seafood shines because its all seasoned the same lol. The staff were very friendly. It all just went so smoothly.

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    Bahari Estiatorio - Elliniki Salad (~$11)

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    4.1(732 reviews)
    1.3 miAstoria
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    I had the pork souvlaki based on reviews on reddit and boy, were they right. It's been a while…read moresince I've been back here, and these skewers were tender, juicy, and seasoned and paired well with the sauce and onions, and the lima beans I got as a side. I tried my friend's green beans which were not bad, but could use more flavor. He got something that he's unsure of, seasoned beef perhaps, and it was decidedly not good. I wish I knew what it was so I know not to get it....

    Snuck over to Bahari with three coworkers, ordered a bottle of Chardonnay, and completely forgot we…read morewere technically still on the clock. The atmosphere is effortlessly comfortable -- the kind of place where you just know everything coming out of the kitchen will be fresh. And it was. We started with an assortment of traditional spreads: taramosalata, tzatziki, tyrokafteri, skordalia, and melitzanosalata, all served with warm, pillowy pita. Each one was vibrant and flavorful -- perfect for sharing (or not). Then came the feast: marinated and grilled squid, swordfish steak, red snapper, lamb chops, crispy potatoes, and more sides than we could reasonably justify ordering... but absolutely did anyway. Our waiter thoughtfully asked if we had any allergies. By the end of the meal -- slightly comatose, blissfully full, and having completely lost track of time -- we realized the only thing we might be allergic to is work. Bahari isn't just lunch -- it's an escape.

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    Greek-style Fried Potatoes (came with fish)

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    Free dessert at the end. Semolina pudding/Halvas Simigdalenios

    Anassa Taverna Astoria - Baked clams

    Anassa Taverna Astoria

    4.5(311 reviews)
    1.6 miAstoria
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    This place is an absolute gem. I love the whole team here --…read moreeveryone is welcoming and positive. The food is amazing: everything comes out fast, tastes great, and feels super fresh. My favorite is the salad -- incredibly tasty, with very fresh vegetables. The bartenders deserve a special shoutout too: always friendly, smiling, and great vibes overall. Highly recommend to everyone. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to.

    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.

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    Taverna Kyclades - It's A Given

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    4.2(3k reviews)
    2.4 miSteinway
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    My parents and I had an amazing first visit to Taverna Kyclades tonight. Everything we drank and…read moreate was delicious - from the wine, to the Greek salad, to the saganaki, to the gorgeously grilled seafood. Most importantly, we received exceptional service all-around. The hostess team was super accommodating with our timing (thank you for pushing us back in the line!!), and our server - Juliette - was an absolute angel. She took amazing care of us and made our first time at the restaurant so special I adore her. Please take care of that queen, management!!! Thank you Juliette & team for a beautiful dining experience!!!! Xoxoxo

    I came on a Saturday night and it was BUSY! We were only a party of 2, and luckily there was a…read moreseating available at the bar with full menu service. If we wanted to get a table in the main dining room, the wait was estimated to be over 2 hours (we went around 8pm), so I highly recommend making a reservation if you plan to go. The staff were very quick with service and very friendly. We were offered toasty bread with some lemon and an olive spread while we waited for our food (which also came out super quick!). We ordered the octopus and lamb chops. The octopus was incredibly tender, the meat was very soft - I personally would've preferred a little more bite to it, but it still tasted good. The lamb chops were flavorful. The medium here is on par with medium rare at most other places, and one of our pieces was borderline rare. At the end of the meal we were also offered complementary desert, which was a pleasant surprise. We enjoyed our meal overall, but just know that it's a little on the pricey. The octopus and lamb chops came out to $80~ pre-tax and tip. Would recommend if you're a fan of seafood!

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