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

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Food and service are always good. The feta cheese cubes have me coming back again and again. The Prasini salad is fresh and delicious. They sometimes make a special ice cream, I think with sage. It's soooo good. read more

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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4.5 across the board. Very nice place, very warm and inviting service is not fast.food is excellent t, staff is lovely.

My friends and I indulged in small plates . We had quite an array of goodies, mini pitas, spreads, feta cubes, Greek salad, sautéed kale ,grilled octopus accompanied by amazing seasoned pita pieces. The service was impeccable and the staff extremely friendly. read more

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Let me preface by saying that it's extremely difficult finding five star Greek restaurants in Astoria of all places in the New York City area. There are so many amazing restaurants in this neighborhood and it's tough picking out the appropriate nuances to discern restaurants in the 3 to 4 to 5 star range. However this place hits the ball out of the park. To start, the menu option offers a unique blend of chic, contemporary Greek food that is finally cooked with fresh ingredients. We started with the appetizer of grilled halloumi nuggets, followed by a Greek salad and beef kebab platter. As seen by the photographs, all of the food was delicious! But above all, geez those halloumi nuggets were to KILLER including a sesame coating and drizzle of honey keeping the sweet, savory taste that we can all crave for. This restaurant also treated Covid seriously by offering a ton of tables outdoors as well as indoors with adequate spacing. Waitressing staff were extremely kind and if we didn't have an appetite for CHIP (great cookie spot) around the corner, we would've stayed here for my food including dessert. read more

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Have walked by this place many times and haven't seen it very busy. But wanted to give it a try because I'm always on the hunt for a new Greek restaurant. When we walked in, there was only one other table seated. The frose was a redeeming factor--it was pretty solid and not too watered down. The food, however, was a disappointment. I ordered the 1/2 pound lamb platter that came with pita and French fries. The whole platter came lukewarm and the fries were cold and soggy. Lamb itself was flavored well but definitely overcooked. Wish I could say I would return, but Astoria is home to many other quality Greek restaurants of higher quality. read more

Ovelia - Frose - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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This review is for Sunday morning brunch. Food is really good. A Greek twist in many of the plates. Good variety of choices and all ingredients were premium. The service is very good and has a bit of a Greek feel to it. Although the background music seams a little random but never became offensive or bothersome. The overall ambiance is were I think this place wins over the many brunch choices of Astoria. Will keep going back to it. *seems crazy to pay $24 for an omelette but these are crazy times we are living... read more

Horrible experience-- nearly ruining my Greek Easter and that of my 3 Greek kids. You are a shame to Greece and the community given rudeness and lack of hospitality spirit which is so key to the culture. Manager gave our table away with no warning even though we arrived less than 10 mins late and was asking us to take high top with 9 month baby a 7 and a 4 year old (dangerous and possibly illegal?). Meanwhile they ran out of all the key Easter foods 2 hours after opening and they were making sketchy deals with patrons on who takes the last portions vs first come first serve. Horrible low end Greek music was blasting and it appears that their semi outside seating which was amazing has been removed (this may not be their fault but makes for a crowded, unpleasant space). Service was rude and unapologetic. Def not recommended in any way shape or form. read more

My friend and I head out for an interesting dinner once a month. This month it was his turn to pick and he went with Ovelia. We lucked into an outdoor table on a perfect weather evening. The staff was very pleasant throughout our meal. We started with the spicy feta dip, it featured creamy feta and a spice kick. We moved on to the grilled octopus and lamb tigania. The grilled octopus was prepared very well, tender with a lemony sauce. The lamb tigania was a highlight of the meal, tender lamb, salty melted cheese, and a nice portion of fries. Very tasty and filling, it was served in a cast iron pan and stayed nice and hot. For an entree course, we went with the coffee rubbed skirt steak and a half pound of the pork rotisserie. All of the meat was tasty but the potatoes that came with the steak were exceptional. Perfectly crisp but still soft on the inside. We topped off the meal with their loukomades. Really nicely prepared, light and crisp donuts in a honey sauce. A great dinner at a trendy place with excellent staff. Definitely a good night! read more

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Dropped in at Ovelia last night for dinner and they did not disappoint. For Appetizers - Spanakopita - so delicious!!! The cheese sauce was so yummy and the pie itself was beyond scrumptious. For Dinner - bifteki - so soft melted in my mouth! The French fries were crunchy the jalapeño was nice and spicy and the pita was fresh! Lamb - I really liked a lot! They did such a great job cooking it to perfection. It did not have that lamb smell at all which i was impressed by because lots of places don't really cook the lamb well and it Carries a stench's but this lamb was stenchless and soft. Great experience and great food! Definitely want to go back and try the other dishes.!! read more

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Our waitress Maria is amazing!We are super stuffed and I ran across the street and bought Sweetheart a Stoag! Bottomless is my ish.... read more

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My husband and I had such a great experience at Ovelia. The food is amazing and he always talks about a steak with coffee he had. Staff is friendly and environment is cozy. I recommend this place a lot. read more

Familiar with mediterranean foods I came into this place with no expectations, as I didn't want to be disappointed in case I had any. We got sat right away; everyone we spoke to was very friendly. We went on a Friday night, so you can imagine it was very, very busy..but we still received efficient service from the moment we walked in! We ordered Feta cubes, Greek salad, Hummus to start, and Lamp Chops and a portobello pita for entrees. The feta cubes and hummus were delicious, definitely worth coming back for! The honey added such a unique flavor to the feta and you can never go wrong with sesame seeds. The Greek salad was average, for the price point. Portobello sandwich was really good, with our lovely servers recommendation of white BBQ it was even better! For the lamb chops, texture met my expectations, very tender, juicy, the ONLY negative comment I'd make was that it was waaay too salty, otherwise one of the best l've had in a while. read more

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I came here for brunch and thought it was just ok. Overall thoughts: too pricey for what you get. Food: I ordered the eggs Florentine, which copes on spinach pie as opposed to a biscuit, and red potato home fries. Overall, was not impressed. I thought that the spinach pie was too small, and lacked flavor. The hollandaise sauce also didn't have a taste to it. Price is pretty steep for Astoria prices and also given the small dish. Ambience: they have nice outdoor seating and we came when it was not too crowded which was nice. Service: the service was good! read more

Ovelia - Eggs Florentine - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

I've dined here twice and both times have been amazing. Food is 10/10 and service is 10/10. Staff are very helpful and knowledgable of the menu! Will definitely be returning read more

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2/2.5/5. I had a somewhat disappointing experience here and hoping it was a 1 off or just the brunch, because the regular menu has so many interesting options I really want to try. We sat in the lovely partially outdoor structure on the street and really liked the ambiance. Sadly the food and service were a bit lacking. KEY TAKEAWAYS: FOOD/DRINK: - I got a Bellini, haloumi blt and shared the feta cubes app with a friend during weekend brunch. --- The FETA CUBES were the only item I would get again (4/5). They were nicely browned on the outside and paired well with honey (SEE PIC). --- The BELLINI was a combo of prosecco and chambord. There was so much chambord, it was a dark red color. This is partially on me because I didn't expect they would be so heavy handed with the chambord. I did ask if they could spill some out and add more prosecco but they just topped it off with prosecco so it wasn't much better. I didn't drink it and the server didn't inquire further on it or suggest an alternative so I just let it be. 1/5. --- The HALOUMI BLT looked great, and had great bones, though was thrown off by all of the bacon fat. The bacon was 90% fat and took it off (SEE PICS). Servers seemed very busy and not really engaged so ate my sandwich with a few tiny bacon bits. - SERVICE - They may have been understaffed because food took a long time and servers seemed spread thin. I really wish they would have remade my drink, given me something else, or taken it off the bill. This really left a bad taste in my mouth. - OVERALL - Had high hopes for this place but wouldn't do brunch again. Will absolutely give dinner a try because the menu looks fabulous. read more

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Great brunch options here. Deliciously prepared. We had eggs Benedict n fried chicken sandwich. Very tasty!! read more

Ovelia - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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This place has a great ambiance and great cocktails. However, there's two real issues. One is that they don't know any other seasoning besides salt. 3 people at our table got 3 different dishes and we could taste nothing but salt. I had the mussels and I couldn't even enjoy the broth, while the burger tasted like they salted the bread, they salted the cheese and the beef itself. It made the food unenjoyable. Also, we had a very sweet waitress but I'm not sure if they were understaffed because if you ordered a drink, you had about a 15 minute wait before you received it. read more

Excellent food, drinks and service. The best feta cubes, octopus... everything is super delicious. read more

Went here with a group for weekend brunch and the service was a bit stilted. It was empty, which was unexpected. The service was eager but with some mistakes and omissions. I got the baklava pancakes which were not as good as they look. My friends enjoyed the feta bites and the chilaquiles! I'm looking forward to trying their brunch again as people do seem to like it. read more

Ovelia - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Wow! Just a short walk away from the Astoria Ferry stop, we stumbled upon this lovely dinner spot! We were wowed! The food was so delicious that I didn't even get to snap a picture of the spanakopita! We also had Greek Salad - so fresh and crispy! Whole Bronzino - mouth-watering good! Our server was so friendly and attentive we were so impressed! Would 100% recommend this stop on your next visit to Astoria! read more

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Excellent excellent spot for a date night! The vibe at Ovelia is perfection! Trendy inside, but not stuffy. Open windows surround this corner spot making the vibe elevated, casual. The atmosphere is a 10/10. The food was also fantastic! We tried the feta cubes, spreads, special stuffed octopus and lamb entree. The appetizers were definitely the stars! The lamb was slightly (just slightly) overcooked, but we still ate every bite! The service was a little lack-luster but nothing I would complain about, given everyone is now short staffed. Our date night at Ovelia was everything we wanted! We will be back soon! read more

Ovelia - Fried Feta, 3 spreads, Frozen Mojito - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Have been to this spot multiple times for both brunch and dinner. If I had to recommend a meal it would definitely be brunch! The dinner menu and items are really good but I think Ovelia has some really unique Greek fusion brunch dishes. My personal favorites are the spanakopita eggs benny and the baklava pancakes. Absolutely delicious and really creative! read more

Ovelia - Baklava Pancakes, benedict - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

This place is FANTASTIC! Probably some of the best Greek food I've had ever. The server was just slightly inattentive, but it was busy so that was understandable. We started off with the choice of three and the Greek salad, which were great and I got the country chicken as an entree. The white meat was just very slightly dry, but it's white meat so I'm not judging it too harshly because the dark meat was great and the flavor was great! My best friend got the lamb which he said was great. Overall, I would 3000% go back. read more

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Personal favorite Greek spot in the area! These are more modern takes on Greek food with amazing flavor palettes. Great cocktails. Nice app menu. This is a good spot for a date or taking your parents out to brunch/dinner. Feta cubes are a MUST. Special thanks to our waitress Gabriella, very lovely lady with great recommendations. Make a res! This place can get busy at dinner hour and weekends. read more

Ovelia - Lamb Tigania - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I went here with a friend for drinks and apps. We got a glass of wine each. I had a maybe I enjoyed and he got a sauvignon blanc. We ordered the octopus and the Greek poutine both were delicious and satisfying enough for our appetites. The atmosphere was lively here and comfortable and the food was tasty. Price = $$-$$$ read more

The service here was terrible. The food was ok. Our waiter kept disappearing. We had to ask the hostess several times for service. They also charge $7 for tap water which we thought was weird. read more

Such a nice spot for brunch. Will definitely come back to try more things from the dinner menu. Our waitress was super helpful and service was great. For 2 entrees 2 drink and appetizer we paid $100+ tip ! So it can be a bit on the pricier side. Nevertheless we would be back but this time for dinner !! read more

Ovelia - Chicken Sausage, Egg n' Cheese with brioche - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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The food was sooo good. Great portion size. They have delicious bottomless mimosas. The service was great too. You can sit outside or inside. read more

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A favorite on 30th ave with excellent service, I never once felt rushed and love the Greek food and sangria! During the summertime I love outdoor seating and their menu options. If you choose ovelia you won't be disappointed I love being a regular read more

Had a chance to visit again to try some other items on the menu. The poison kissos was wonderful, as was the Buffalo kalamari, again. Unfortunately the rest of the items were disappointing. Of the two separate visits, 4 of the 5 poached eggs were full of water, something we haven't experienced elsewhere before, so unfortunately not a fluke since it was in 3 meals on 2 different days. The English muffin of the Benedict was dry and hard. The spanakopita in the florentine was sadly tough, dry, and burnt on the edge. The lemonade was a bit too sweet for the person who had it. Not the restaurant for us, but the staff are wonderful and professional, really wish we had better experiences. read more

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Met some friends for happy hour which lasts until 8pm! Terrific cocktails including Cucumber Rush, Frose and Poison Kissos. We enjoyed some starters including the Octopus which was delish & the Lamb Tigania was also very good. Wasn't a fan of the stuffed calamari special. read more

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What can I say... so amazing. I have been 6-7 times and it is my go to when friends and family come to visit. Feta cubes and wontons are to die for. Having tried the entire menu, you can't really go wrong. I typically just get all of the small plates but the entrees are great too. The best part is the Cucumber Rush cocktail. Simply amazing. read more

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Ate here about a month ago and man, that taramasalata is good! With all the Greek options around here, there's a couple of variations you will get. Taverna Kyklades and Ovelia's are my favorite. Don't forget the cheese croquettes; warm, delicious, but still light with plenty of herbs. We got a red snapper for two and you can't go wrong with that (minus that it was on the pricier side but I'm the one who ordered a MP fish- so caveat emptor). Oh, and it's right by the park. If you're not sitting outside with a cold brew or glass of rose in the summer sun, taking in some of the only natural beauty of the concrete jungle- you're messing up!! read more

Ovelia - Croquettes - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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My fiancée and I were walking on 30th Ave on a hot day and decided to stop by Ovelia for a couple drinks to cool down. We shared their mojito and frose frozen slushees. They cooled us off right away. The drinks packed a lot of flavor with the mint being quite mint forward and the frose being strawberry forward. After relaxing for a bit, we tacked on an order of fried feta cubes with hace a sesame seed crust and are drizzled with honey. They were fantastic. They also came with some complimentary pita bread which was perfectly charred and paired nicely with the leftover honey. I could have sat there eating pita with honey all day. Restroom was nice and spacious. Staff was helpful and attentive. read more

Ovelia seems like a new restaurant but they've actually been here for 12 years and undergone a renovation, that's what attracted me here. i walked in at 12:30 on a saturday hoping to get seated and i was! the waitress was so attentive, sweet and just plain good. i had the avocado toast, which interestingly didn't come on toast but came on like a giant pita cracker. i wasn't too crazy about that but the arugula salad on the side of the plate made up for it. my favorite was the bacon, reminded me of peter luger bacon just thinly sliced. very high quality. i topped of my brunch with a santorini bellini. i'm pleased! read more

Ovelia - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

I love the bar, the sparkling lights are very cool. The whole setup is also very nice and you can tell they put a lot of thought into the decor and menu. The drinks are amazing. I love all the food options and they're super careful with allergens! Highly recommend if you are food sensitive. read more

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What can I say that people don't already know! This place is great! Drinks are awesome, food is spot on! For years my family and friends have been coming here and we have never been disappointed. Crazy to say that, but it's true! Staff is always sweet and kind, always with a smile on their face. Management, Kolleen, she is always on point and always a pleasure to see. The family that owns Ovelia, super cool and genuinely kind. Chef Peter, his ideas and creations on his menu are just to die for. His twist on Greek food is spot on and top notch. Chris has designed the place to be comfortable and welcoming. Through Covid, they have continued to feed us amazing food and great service. Keep up the great work everyone! read more

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Great place for Greek food! Could not recommend highly enough. Great service and fun vibes