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I'm obsessed with Eggs Florentine BUT I'm also very picky about how it's prepared as I hate when places just toss an unseasoned pile of spinach onto it and call it a day. Ovelia, however, has created a unique Eggs Florentine dish that is both delicious and well seasoned! Instead of using a traditional toasted muffin, Ovelia uses Spanakopita as the bread! This is absolutely GENIUS as it provides both the breading and spinach needed for an eggs Florentine dish, yet provides additional flavor. And as an avid cheese lover, adding the flavor of feta to this classic dish is a delicious twist! This dish comes with breakfast potatoes as the side, which were extremely crunchy - just the way I like them! Overall, the service was good, so that's an added plus. We will definitely be back, especially when I'm craving a good Eggs Florentine dish!
Super cute food stall and friendly staff. We ordered the fried feta bites covered in sesame seeds and dipped them in honey which was our favorite item at the Bryant Park Holiday Market! We also got the halloumi bites with hot honey which were just okay. Would definitely like to go to the actual restaurant to try more items!
I love how fun Ovelia's brunch menu is. Spanakopita eggs Benedict? Baklava pancakes? Greek chilaquiles? Sign me. Baklava pancakes were whole-wheat and I was side eying but they did not taste healthy one bit which is exactly what I wanted lol. They were doused with honey and paired with fresh fruits and honeyed nuts. Of course it didn't taste like baklava but it was a very fun stack and all the baklava influences were evidently there. Also super filling. You can split this four ways. Or share between two people if you're not getting anything else. But of course you are because the menu is so fun! It is quite pricey per plate though I gotta say. Almost 30 bucks for the eggs Benedict and would do with alot more home fries on that plate. But go with a friend, share a bunch of items and enjoy. As for the eggs Benedict, loved it. It's exactly as you would expect, nothing life changing and it delivered. We also got halloumi fries which came with soft, fluffy, and warm pita and hot honey. Solid appetizer. Nice space, quick service, and clean bathroom. Would come back to try other fusion items.
We visited Astoria and Ovelia on a cold/snowy Saturday night. The interior was super cute and trendy. The service was amazing. I can't remember the name of our waitress but she was so attentive, fixed one of our rocky tables without us even asking or mentioning it, and even ran out to give us a wallet a friend left behind. The food was fantastic as well. I had the avgolemono soup which was a filling hearty portion, with lemon potatoes on the side. My husband had the salmon with pesto orzo, which was fabulous. My friend enjoyed the chicken pita/gyro and her husband enjoyed the kebab. We also had the feta cubes to start. Another perk was the all night happy hour and $7 glasses of red or white Greek wine. The white was our favorite. We live in Jersey City but I would happily trek to Astoria for this food again. We really want to try the brunch.
I really don't like writing negative reviews but this was not a good experience. I will NOT be going back here. I do NOT recommend this restaurant if you want servers to be considerate towards you and if you actually wanted to enjoy your experience dining out. The service was not up to par because the waitress we had was not accommodating. This was around 3:30 on a Sunday and the restaurant was at 1/4 capacity. For gluten free folks, be mindful that this is not so gluten friendly as previously advertised in reviews or on past menus. There are two items to eat as an "entree" that are labeled as gluten free with the circle symbol on the menu: the Prasini and Greek salads. I asked the waitress for the Prasini salad and she told me that the chickpeas in it are pre-fried in the same fryer to note for cross-contamination. I asked if I can substitute the chickpeas for regular chickpeas instead, she replied they don't have. (Why is it labeled as gluten free, yet isn't gluten free because of the crispy chickpeas? Just replace the ingredient!) I asked if I can substitute the crispy chickpeas with something else and she rudely replied "Like what?!" I asked politely if I could get something like olives as a substitute. She said that would be an up-charge and if that's okay with me. I said no, it's not okay and I guess I won't be substituting that item, it can be put on the side or left out. What a disappointing way for the restaurant to go about this. I was trying to be accommodated for my allergy and it felt like pulling teeth. In an industry where you are offering a service and food to a customer, it's expected for there to be more care shown towards customers. They could have added something like tomatoes or tried to be more helpful. These responses from the waitress make me never want to come here again. She did not offer any ways to remedy the situation or find a solution. It was $31 for a simple salad drowning in oil with a thin filet of salmon on the side and one less ingredient to eat in that salad that the restaurant would not substitute 1:1. Cool cool. They also did not give me the manouri cheese as promised in the salad and gave me feta instead. I was tired of trying to make this an enjoyable experience for myself and didn't even bother to bring it to their attention. The waitress did NOT tell me that they gave me feta instead of manouri cheese, and yet we still provided a good tip to her at the end of the meal. She came by to check on us to ask if we're okay, at that point I just nodded but the interaction completely ruined the vibe of the outing.
I absolutely love this restaurant. It's a magical experience every time... the food is delicious and everything is always so fresh and you can truly taste it. Everything is so yummy from the pork chops, the prisiani salad, the skirt steak, the lamb chops, the fish., the zucchini fries .. I've never had a dish that wasn't incredible. This is definetly my favorite restaurant in Astoria. My husband and I have become regulars over the years and this is our special place... the experience is always above and beyond.
Beautiful large space with outdoor seating, inside seating and bar seating with open walls during nice weather. Happy hour specials Wed/Thur/Sun 2 people on a Wednesday night, happy hour drink specials before 8 pm. Beautiful Spring night so we started with the walls open where we were seated. Friendly and attentive and helpful staff. Couldn't decide between the sesame coated feta or the halloumi fries so we got both and they were amazing. We went with the smaller order of feta cubes (3 pieces) instead of the large (5 pieces) and it came with pita bread that we happily dipped in the honey from the feta. We also shared the fish special of the day - beer battered cod with beetroot and garlic potatoes (skordalia?). We also has the happy hour special white wine (half price!). I definitely want to come back and try more food and try their brunch, plus possibly their bottomless brunch drink option. My friend lives near here and said she tried their brunch in the past and recommends it. I also want to try their cocktails. My friend said they're very good here but I noticed they are a little pricey and I didn't want to overdue it on a weeknight. So glad I finally made it here and definitely want to come back soon!
Delicious food , lovely decor/architecture and amazing service! I checked in on Yelp and they granted me the free glass of red wine with my entree! The wine was actually divine, a deep red Greek Agiorgitiko. We started with the Mussels Meze which were plated beautifully (see my pic) and they brought extra pita bread for dipping in that amazing, tasty sauce. For entrees we got the Branzino with lemon potatoes, and the Garides Mojo (shrimp in a yogurt tahini sauce). Both plates were absolutely delicious and were thoroughly enjoyed. For dessert we were offered a complimentary dessert to share by our server (Thank You!) and it was perfection! Flourless Chocolate tahini cake in the form of a mini Bundt, drizzled with tahini frosting and topped with a few scattered sour cherries (mouth watering I know - look at the pic!) and creamy vanilla ice cream on the side. The owners are doing an amazing job. Can't wait to return and try their brunch! See you there, cheers!
Ovelia is a trendy and intimate spot with great food and friendly and thoughtful servers. My sister, and I started off with the hummus as an appetizer. It was very smooth and savory. We just about ate our own weights in hummus. For my main dish, I got a Cantina sandwich with chicken on a pita roll. I really enjoyed it and they had several sauces for the sandwich to accommodate my dairy allergy. My one very small critique would be the fries on the sandwich. I think they would've just been better on the side.
This brunch is a must!! We went for brunch on a Saturday and the plates were so delicious!! Very quick service, nice patio and yummy food. The eggs florentine were really good on top of the spinach pie. And the cheese herb omelet with potatoes was delicious. Can't wait to go back and try their other brunch items read more
I didn't want to go here when it was first suggested because it's so out of the way but it was worth the drive. Street parking was easy to find. The food here is absolutely excellent... everything is unique and delicious. The octopus is indeed a must try. The salmon was cooked to perfection. The halloumi absolutely delicious... it was my first time having it and now I can't ever go back to eating mozzarella sticks If you are pregnant and on vacation DO NOT eat here ... when you go home you will have cravings and your poor husbands may have to fly to NY and get you food and fly back home to bring it to you!!! It's that good ... the cravings become that bad read more
Ovelia has a stand in the Bryant Park Holiday Market in Manhattan. They have a variety of Greek bites. They seemed to feature the Halloumi fries. Ovelia had one of the shorter lines. So I decided to try them. Halloumi is a semi-hard brined cheese. Ovelia cut the cheese (so to speak) into fry shapes, and then fried them and served it with a sweet-chili sort of dipping sauce. The fries had a semi-firm texture and a mild salty flavor that paired well with the sweet sauce. I thought the fries were tasty, and they're a good option at the Holiday Market. 4.25 Stars read more
I'm obsessed with Eggs Florentine BUT I'm also very picky about how it's prepared as I hate when places just toss an unseasoned pile of spinach onto it and call it a day. Ovelia, however, has created a unique Eggs Florentine dish that is both delicious and well seasoned! Instead of using a traditional toasted muffin, Ovelia uses Spanakopita as the bread! This is absolutely GENIUS as it provides both the breading and spinach needed for an eggs Florentine dish, yet provides additional flavor. And as an avid cheese lover, adding the flavor of feta to this classic dish is a delicious twist! This dish comes with breakfast potatoes as the side, which were extremely crunchy - just the way I like them! Overall, the service was good, so that's an added plus. We will definitely be back, especially when I'm craving a good Eggs Florentine dish! read more
6 months ago
Perfectly well cooked food, intimate ambience to catch up with friends and really great service read more
7 months ago
Super cute food stall and friendly staff. We ordered the fried feta bites covered in sesame seeds and dipped them in honey which was our favorite item at the Bryant Park Holiday Market! We also got the halloumi bites with hot honey which were just okay. Would definitely like to go to the actual restaurant to try more items! read more
I love how fun Ovelia's brunch menu is. Spanakopita eggs Benedict? Baklava pancakes? Greek chilaquiles? Sign me. Baklava pancakes were whole-wheat and I was side eying but they did not taste healthy one bit which is exactly what I wanted lol. They were doused with honey and paired with fresh fruits and honeyed nuts. Of course it didn't taste like baklava but it was a very fun stack and all the baklava influences were evidently there. Also super filling. You can split this four ways. Or share between two people if you're not getting anything else. But of course you are because the menu is so fun! It is quite pricey per plate though I gotta say. Almost 30 bucks for the eggs Benedict and would do with alot more home fries on that plate. But go with a friend, share a bunch of items and enjoy. As for the eggs Benedict, loved it. It's exactly as you would expect, nothing life changing and it delivered. We also got halloumi fries which came with soft, fluffy, and warm pita and hot honey. Solid appetizer. Nice space, quick service, and clean bathroom. Would come back to try other fusion items. read more
5 months ago
We visited Astoria and Ovelia on a cold/snowy Saturday night. The interior was super cute and trendy. The service was amazing. I can't remember the name of our waitress but she was so attentive, fixed one of our rocky tables without us even asking or mentioning it, and even ran out to give us a wallet a friend left behind. The food was fantastic as well. I had the avgolemono soup which was a filling hearty portion, with lemon potatoes on the side. My husband had the salmon with pesto orzo, which was fabulous. My friend enjoyed the chicken pita/gyro and her husband enjoyed the kebab. We also had the feta cubes to start. Another perk was the all night happy hour and $7 glasses of red or white Greek wine. The white was our favorite. We live in Jersey City but I would happily trek to Astoria for this food again. We really want to try the brunch. read more
I really don't like writing negative reviews but this was not a good experience. I will NOT be going back here. I do NOT recommend this restaurant if you want servers to be considerate towards you and if you actually wanted to enjoy your experience dining out. The service was not up to par because the waitress we had was not accommodating. This was around 3:30 on a Sunday and the restaurant was at 1/4 capacity. For gluten free folks, be mindful that this is not so gluten friendly as previously advertised in reviews or on past menus. There are two items to eat as an "entree" that are labeled as gluten free with the circle symbol on the menu: the Prasini and Greek salads. I asked the waitress for the Prasini salad and she told me that the chickpeas in it are pre-fried in the same fryer to note for cross-contamination. I asked if I can substitute the chickpeas for regular chickpeas instead, she replied they don't have. (Why is it labeled as gluten free, yet isn't gluten free because of the crispy chickpeas? Just replace the ingredient!) I asked if I can substitute the crispy chickpeas with something else and she rudely replied "Like what?!" I asked politely if I could get something like olives as a substitute. She said that would be an up-charge and if that's okay with me. I said no, it's not okay and I guess I won't be substituting that item, it can be put on the side or left out. What a disappointing way for the restaurant to go about this. I was trying to be accommodated for my allergy and it felt like pulling teeth. In an industry where you are offering a service and food to a customer, it's expected for there to be more care shown towards customers. They could have added something like tomatoes or tried to be more helpful. These responses from the waitress make me never want to come here again. She did not offer any ways to remedy the situation or find a solution. It was $31 for a simple salad drowning in oil with a thin filet of salmon on the side and one less ingredient to eat in that salad that the restaurant would not substitute 1:1. Cool cool. They also did not give me the manouri cheese as promised in the salad and gave me feta instead. I was tired of trying to make this an enjoyable experience for myself and didn't even bother to bring it to their attention. The waitress did NOT tell me that they gave me feta instead of manouri cheese, and yet we still provided a good tip to her at the end of the meal. She came by to check on us to ask if we're okay, at that point I just nodded but the interaction completely ruined the vibe of the outing. read more
3 months ago
This is only my second time eating here when visiting Astoria, but both brunch meals have been fabulous. The food is superb, the interior is gorgeous and the staff and owners are amazing. read more
11 months ago
I absolutely love this restaurant. It's a magical experience every time... the food is delicious and everything is always so fresh and you can truly taste it. Everything is so yummy from the pork chops, the prisiani salad, the skirt steak, the lamb chops, the fish., the zucchini fries .. I've never had a dish that wasn't incredible. This is definetly my favorite restaurant in Astoria. My husband and I have become regulars over the years and this is our special place... the experience is always above and beyond. read more
Came here w my bestie a few months back. Ashamed to say I can't recall what we ate BUT I do recall being attended to wonderfully & we def enjoyed the food. We sat in the back but never felt ignored, service was super attentive. read more
Beautiful large space with outdoor seating, inside seating and bar seating with open walls during nice weather. Happy hour specials Wed/Thur/Sun 2 people on a Wednesday night, happy hour drink specials before 8 pm. Beautiful Spring night so we started with the walls open where we were seated. Friendly and attentive and helpful staff. Couldn't decide between the sesame coated feta or the halloumi fries so we got both and they were amazing. We went with the smaller order of feta cubes (3 pieces) instead of the large (5 pieces) and it came with pita bread that we happily dipped in the honey from the feta. We also shared the fish special of the day - beer battered cod with beetroot and garlic potatoes (skordalia?). We also has the happy hour special white wine (half price!). I definitely want to come back and try more food and try their brunch, plus possibly their bottomless brunch drink option. My friend lives near here and said she tried their brunch in the past and recommends it. I also want to try their cocktails. My friend said they're very good here but I noticed they are a little pricey and I didn't want to overdue it on a weeknight. So glad I finally made it here and definitely want to come back soon! read more
Delicious food , lovely decor/architecture and amazing service! I checked in on Yelp and they granted me the free glass of red wine with my entree! The wine was actually divine, a deep red Greek Agiorgitiko. We started with the Mussels Meze which were plated beautifully (see my pic) and they brought extra pita bread for dipping in that amazing, tasty sauce. For entrees we got the Branzino with lemon potatoes, and the Garides Mojo (shrimp in a yogurt tahini sauce). Both plates were absolutely delicious and were thoroughly enjoyed. For dessert we were offered a complimentary dessert to share by our server (Thank You!) and it was perfection! Flourless Chocolate tahini cake in the form of a mini Bundt, drizzled with tahini frosting and topped with a few scattered sour cherries (mouth watering I know - look at the pic!) and creamy vanilla ice cream on the side. The owners are doing an amazing job. Can't wait to return and try their brunch! See you there, cheers! read more
6 months ago
Ovelia is a trendy and intimate spot with great food and friendly and thoughtful servers. My sister, and I started off with the hummus as an appetizer. It was very smooth and savory. We just about ate our own weights in hummus. For my main dish, I got a Cantina sandwich with chicken on a pita roll. I really enjoyed it and they had several sauces for the sandwich to accommodate my dairy allergy. My one very small critique would be the fries on the sandwich. I think they would've just been better on the side. read more
8 months ago
I'm very confused. I ordered the country chicken which appears fried in the picture. What we actually received was what appears to be grilled chicken? read more
Tip: Bring cash to avoid a surcharge Today, they had a special with brunch where a complimentary drink came with a brunch entree. Not sure how common the special is and the drinks had options of coffee, tea, Juices, and basic brunch Cocktails. I had the bloody Mary which was too alcoholic for me but I generally don't like bloody Mary's. Baklava pancakes: comes in a stack of 5 either crumbles not just on top but between one Layer too which was a nice touch. It wasn't doughy and I enjoyed the flavor. It didn't wow me per se but I might get it again if I was here. Burger Raclette: This was also good but not necessarily a wow factor. The burger was cooked to a nice medium rare (they ask) and the flavors pared well together. It's not raclette cheese and the waitress wasn't sure why it was called that. The bottom bun did get soggy but I appreciated the toasted top bun. It comes with a delicious ketchup-tzatziki sauce (any refill is $2 extra) with crispy zaatar fries. read more
TLDR- I'd rate this a 3.5 , it was an alright experience but 1) the dishes were pretty hit-or-miss and 2) we got stranded by our server for a hot minute. We ordered several appetizers, entrees, and even a special: the Taste of Three spread sampler, mussel flatbread, zucchini curly fries, kasseri saganaki, lamb chops, and smoked lamb melt. Overall, while they were quite varied and unique, most were relatively mediocre. I wasn't a huge fan of the melt, which was my "primary" food, and the only thing we ordered that I'd rate as above average was the mussel flatbread special. Everything was more so "presentation over taste", and didn't feel worth the price point. The energy was actually quite cozy and nice, especially with outdoor dining, but again not enough to compensate for the food experience. Perhaps this place is better suited for brunch time meals? read more
2 years ago
As soon as I walked inside I had a great feeling and everything from the service to food and drink quality was 10/10! Our waitress was kind and attentive. I like that this spot honors their happy hour on Friday's and at the table, and I was so impressed with their sophisticated, varied cocktail menu. The wine list was great as well. The Greek salad and lamb chops were delicious. I loved the festive music that slowly got louder as Friday evening went on. I will be back! read more
3 years ago
Here's my ratings for this place Service - 5stars Food - 5stars Ambience - 5stars Drinks - 5stars HH timing - 5stars (till 8pm woo hoo!) This place is amazing. The food is amazing, portions are really good. I got the grilled octopus and it was big and delicious. I also had the lamb chops, it was delicious. All the drinks were delicious. Our waitress was attentive and so sweet. Will definitely come here again. read more
Good food and great service! 4.5 stars Long overdue review for Ovelia's in Astoria. Greek food cooked to perfection, sauces paired are delicious and reminded me of Greece. Being the cheap skate, docked 1/2 a star mainly for price, small plates come at prices that could very well be regular plates but portions are indeed small plate portions. I recommend ordering 2-3 small plates to share. As a small eater, this was good enough for us as we also ordered an appetizer, but this was definitely a pricier dinner. Drinks are great though, wish there was less ice.... read more
2 years ago
My friends and I really enjoyed this spot. They have a great cocktail and non alcoholic drink menu and their dips were really good. I'd get the spicy feta and tatziki again and skip their hummus though (not that creamy). The grilled octopus (well cooked) was a big hit as well as the halloumi fries, and chicken pita wrap (very tender). Skip the leg of lamb it was more so like bar food. read more
2 years ago
The best place for Greek brunch! Their ambience and entree selections are so great, lots of options that are a modern take on Greek. Would absolutely recommend the halloumi nuggets, sesame crusted feta, chilaquiles and salmon toast! Their fries were also delicious with oregano and herb seasoning. Will definitely be back to try their regular menu sometime. This is a wonderful place for a casual meal with a lot of flavor, highly recommend! read more
Been coming here since 2010 when I actually lived in Astoria. A perfect place to grab a seat outside on a nice day and enjoy brunch or whatever you like. I usually order the Calamari to start with a Dirty Martini. It can get busy on the weekends but the service is relatively quick. read more
2 years ago
Ambiance - 8/10 Food - 8.5/10 Service - 9/10 Server was super helpful in giving us some suggestions, and EVERYTHING she suggested was wonderful. Octopus, fire. Lamb chops, FIREEE. Kebobs, great! Had a great time. Worth the money, left satisfied and full. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
This spot is so good, oh my god. It's a little pricey but the experience is great for the price. My honey bunny and I came out for brunch and were so pleased. We ordered the $17 bottomless mimosa/bloody Mary. Both cocktails are lovely. The Bloody Mary went great with our buffalo calamari. My partner ordered the baklava inspired pancakes, which was amazing, and so was my lamb melt on in-house feta bread. The fries were meh. The ambience is great. Bathroom is clean. And the servers and hosts are kind. Really happy to have this spot in the neighborhood. read more
4 years ago
Amazing small plates! We tried the baked feta, stuffed octopus. Both were phenomenal. These were specials that the waitress recommended and we were so impressed. For the entree I tried the lamb, it was quite good. Very tender and not game-y whatsoever. It was tender and cooked to absolute perfection. The ambiance of the restaurants is great. There's definitely a need to make a reservation if you're coming on a weekend. But it's well worth it! read more
Super cute and nicely decorated spot. Sandwiches were a nice change to classic brunch food and they had a deal where our meal came with a free drink. We all got sangrias. Sandwich and fries were flavorful and filling. Staff were very sweet read more
We came here for brunch the other day and the food was absolutely fantastic! Pros: + Loved the fried chicken sandwich for brunch entrees + The Baklava Pancakes were incredible as well + Great coffee! Highly recommend getting the larger size + Online reservations Cons: - Careful where you park! It can get difficult read more
I finally made my way to Ovelia! I've been passing by it for years and always wanted to try it but never did. Now I can say I have and it did not disappoint! I came here for dinner with a friend last minute. As soon as you walk in it's definitely not your typical Greek restaurant vibe. It's modern, it's cool and sexy. It almost feels like a modern Mexican restaurant? (blame the bull? skull decor) The bar has glowing star lights all across like those RR ceilings and the tables are high top. Overall, super into the vibes. As for the food, there were so many delicious choices I wanted to order the whole menu! We ended up ordering the lamb skewer platter and a spread with a choice of 3 dips. The lamb was absolutely delicious and so were the pita bread and fries it came with. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The meat wasn't too tough and paired perfectly with the side veggies. The dips were also delicious and rich in flavors. Cant go wrong with pita and dips!!! Our server was super attentive and accommodating as well. Overall, we had a great experience and can't wait to be back to try more dishes or maybe even for brunch! read more
2 years ago
A lovely corner neighborhood restaurant. Located in the thick of 30th Avenue Ovelia is the can't miss eatery. It is trendy, lively and food was delicious. My wife and I recently stopped by and were not disappointed and will surely go back soon. read more
2 years ago
Ambiance The indoor dining setup has a bar, tables, and high top tables. It has a nice modern/contemporary decor and feel with dim lighting. Food The food is like a Greek/American fusion. The appetizers are creative and delicious - a MUST have is the fried honey feta cubes! I would come here just for those. The Kafteri Wontons are a close second, as well as the spreads, lemon potatoes, octopus, etc. The entrees are good but taste-wise nothing extraordinary. I honestly would rather just eat their appetizers and sides. There are vegetarian/vegan options but unfortunately not for the entrees. We went on Valentine's Day and they had a yummy Loukoumades special with strawberry and cheesecake cream! Service Service was great, staff is very friendly and organized. The food and drinks were served quickly and our waitress checked on us frequently. read more
Finally tried this after being in the neighborhood for so long--got the lamb skewer, quite tasty! The fries were rich! And the taziki, so good! The staff was very friendly and good with timing and water. Note that I was here Sunday evening but only posted the review now. Also, I finally got my hands on FIX beer! The food was also friendly to my new braces! The pita was the best part, you can taste the oils. However: the pepper. Watch out for the pepper, IT BURNS! (mostly a good way). In all, it was good but the lamb didn't seem super amazing after the first couple bites. read more
2 years ago
Food: 4.8/5 Service: 4.8/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 We came in to a pretty busy night and it sure was loud. I felt rude having to yell across the table so my date could hear me, but the people on either side of us seemed to have to do the same thing. We ordered The Roasted Bone Marrow. It was the butter of the Gods. Extremely tasty and delightfully rich. The fig jam surprisingly paired well with it! 100% not worth the $25 price. 9/10 The Fried Kalamari was by far some of the most tender Kalamari I've ever eaten. It literally melts in your mouth, and the batter coating is nice and crispy. 10/10 The grilled shrimp arrived cold. Which makes sense cause it seemed like there was only one waitresses throughout the whole restaurant and I'm sure she had a LOT to do before getting to our shrizimp. It's fine though we ate it and if it were hot or even warm, the seasonings on it were delightful and really bold. We had two glasses of Red wine with this meal and ended it with the salted caramel loukoumades for dessert and a cup of their Greek coffee which was good and strong. It really hit the spot for our sweet tooth. Overall, a 4.8/5 star experience. Food was amazingly delicious, atmosphere was way too noisy, the staff were just at the line of accommodating and the music was barely heard. Come for the food, stay for the drinks, run AWAY from the yuppies. read more
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317 reviews
Astoria
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