I was in the mood for a gyro and saw Athena and figured I would give it a try…read moreThe restaurant area was packed which impressed me I was served my take out order quickly and was beyond surprised how good the gyro was. It was so good I went back a week later and am now going to take my family for a sit down dinner in the restaurant Highly recommended

Gyro was great. Service was fast. People were friendly. Prices were good. Redesign of the…read moreinterior is nice. So go!

Guys I found it! I…read morefound my favorite capital region eatery. Specifically, the "quick", easy, and cost effective food spot. I don't consider it "fast food" but sure, it's an assembly line bowl place, similar to the "chipotle" concept. I've now tried both the Albany (Stuyvesant plaza) location and the OG - Coxsackie one. Both were amazing. The big bowl at Coxsackie was ~$12 and it totally fills me up. Tastes delicious, and you can customize it, and I don't feel they nickel and dime ya, with up charges. Everything tastes fresh and the portion for price is on par and great for what you get. Pita is included with every bowl. Now, I can't wait to taste and try the entire menu and zero in on my favorite bowl, or do a make your own. Thanks Simones. You'll see me a bunch. If it was walking distance or closer, I'd go weekly!

My daughter and I go there pretty much once a week and order the same thing every time. My daughter…read moregoes in to order the food. she always tells me how friendly the staff is and how it makes the experience so much better than going to other places. Would definitely recommend.

OK Restaurant fans. Yia Yia's in Torrington is the cutest Greek restaurant ever. You are…read moretransformed to a porch in Greece and the food is homemade and fabulous. The owner Dan couldn't have been nicer. 1057 E Main St, Torrington, CT

Stopped for lunch after visiting an artist's collective in Torrington. Food and service were…read moreGREAT! The 3 dips appetizer was fantastic; loved them all. The gyros and souvlaki also were perfect. Everything was made to order and obviously not from a steam table. Recommend when you want to satisfy that greek craving.

Best Pork Souvlaki I've had sence the last time I was there ...I love there food ...its quiet place…read moreto enjoy your meal ...wait staff was great ..and the owner is a great man

This is a fine restaurant that provides consistency, excellent service and excellent fresh food…read more The only drawbacks are due to the popularly of this restaurant. One has to get there quite early for dinner to have any chance of getting in. I'm also quite disappointed that they won't delinate the orders for a table. For example my order and my wife's order can't be separated from my sister and brother in law's order despite the two orders being quite different in price. This is a new policy that hopefully won't lead to a drop off in popularly. This HAS happened with some other restaurants. Recommended

Hubs had worked up an appetite leading up to our Saturday visit and already knew he wanted to grab…read moresomething quick and eat it in the car while I took the wheel down to Westchester. Opa Gyros, in historic Kingston, NY on Wall St, made the cut. The space is narrow when you walk in with a couple of high tables+stools then it opens up nicely (from the bit I saw) with a formal dining room on left. From classic spanakopita, Greek salad, seafood dishes, etc- there are plenty of other Greek staples to explore. Their Grilled Zucchini had my name on it so I settled on those to go and hubs went for their Gyro. The atmosphere is warm with a casual and relaxed vibe. Even with our in and out, the ladies here were all friendly.

Nice place! Good portions of food, service is nice, wine is yummy. I would return again.read more

Update: We went back almost immediately because we couldn't stop talking about the first meal, and…read moresomehow it was every bit as amazing. The lamb shank was absurdly tender, the baba ganoush was smoky and rich, and yes, the ezme, beets, and pita remain mandatory ordering. But what really sets this place apart is the heart behind it. On a hard night for our family, a simple unexpected dessert brought genuine comfort and a smile when we needed it most. They don't just feed your stomach here. They feed your soul. I would go to war for this restaurant. An absolute gem, genuinely some of the best food I've had in the area!! I don't write glowing reviews lightly, but this place absolutely earned one. From the moment the food hit the table, it was obvious this was something special. Every single thing we ordered, from the mezze sampler to the drinks to dessert, felt like the best version of itself it could possibly be. Not one weak note. Even the pita bread was memorable. Warm, soft, fresh, lightly charred, and worthy of praise in a meal FULL of standout dishes. The mezze sampler was EXTRAORDINARY. The beet and goat cheese was one of those bites that makes you stop mid-conversation. The goat cheese was fresh, creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced by roasted beets that were unbelievably sweet and luscious. Honestly, they were almost candy-like. I don't know what they did to prepare them, but they were incredible. The spicy vegetable dip, Esme, was bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. Fresh, zippy, and balanced with just enough heat. The eggplant dip was equally impressive, with a silky texture, subtle tartness, mellow tomato notes, and that gentle pleasant bitterness that makes eggplant so satisfying when it's done well. The hummus was ridiculously creamy and rich with tahini, giving it a deep nutty flavor that made it one of the best hummus dishes I've personally had. We also ordered the Turkish manti, and they were fantastic. Little handmade parcels topped with cool yogurt and warm spiced oil that brought everything together beautifully. We didn't even manage to take a picture because by that point we were so completely absorbed in the meal that all manners disappeared and we just devoured them immediately. No photo. No pause. Just instinct. That might be the strongest endorsement I can give. The mint lemonade was perfect for a warm day. Bright, refreshing, tart, cooling, and mint-forward without being overly sweet. It tasted clean, balanced, and incredibly refreshing. Dessert completely sealed the deal. The Turkish revani was unbelievably soft, soaked through with milk, and had that luscious almost tres leches quality that makes every bite melt away. The fresh berries and raspberry sauce gave it just enough brightness and acidity to balance the sweetness beautifully. I had a cup of black tea with it, and the combination of cake, berries, and tea was one of those simple little moments that feels kind of magical. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Tasteful decor, warm atmosphere, and thoughtful design that feels welcoming without trying too hard. The service was friendly, attentive, and genuine. More than anything, the whole place feels like a labor of love. What blows my mind most is that this restaurant has apparently been here for over two years, and we somehow only just discovered it. We were legitimately mad at ourselves thinking about how many meals we could have had here already. Now we're just trying to make up for lost time!! For roughly $80 for two before tip, the value was outstanding. At first glance, the menu might look a little upscale, but once the food arrives, it makes perfect sense. The quality more than justifies the price. I've had good Mediterranean food before. This is operating on a completely different level. Without question, this is some of the best Mediterranean food I've had anywhere in the area, and I can't wait to go back.

Another amazing restaurant in Hudson Valley. This was unassuming from the outside. The stores next…read moreto them are either empty or closed and the location, it's next to the Home depot, that when you park in front of the place, you feel like you're the only one eating there.. not a good first impression for a good restaurant. We went for dinner at 6 pm on a Saturday, we thought we were the only ones there, again because of the empty parking lot. There were a few people already seated. We didn't have any reservations, and I thought - Why would we? We started with the appetizers, babaganoush and calamari. Both were good. My wife and I had the mixed platter for two. All the meats were tasty, seasoned well and weren't dry. For dessert, I tried the affogato, espresso over ice cream and that hit the spot. Overall, we were impressed. People did start coming in after 6 so it's best to reserve a table especially if you have more than 4 in your party. The don't serve liquor so it's BYOB!! For some, that might be the important thing to note .

My twin 12-year-old boys and I chose Aegean Breeze for dinner on our first night in the area. We…read moreare big fans of Greek food and they didn't disappoint. They were really quiet when we went so there wasn't much atmosphere to mention, but the decor was typical for a Mediterranean Restaurant, which is fun and enjoyable. We tried their Grilled Loukaniko as an appetizer, which we hadn't had before and enjoyed it a lot more than expected. Wish we hadn't eaten all the pita they gave us so quickly as it would have been even more delicious together. I had my usual, a Traditional Gyro with a Greek Salad on the side, a perfect choice. The salad was the best I have ever had. One of my sons had the Berkshire Club, which he was very happy with. He could only eat half so we took the other half with us, and it was still good as a shared breakfast the next morning. My other son had a Salmon Burger and a Greek Salad, which he ate all of. We didn't have enough room for dessert at the restaurant, but we had to try their traditional Baklava, so we ordered a piece to-go to share. It met all expectations. The service was satisfactory, nothing memorable, but pleasant. We had no complaints and would love to go back again.

Service was very good. Nice atmosphere and the food was very good. I would return. Looks like they…read morehave lots of outdoor seating for nicer weather than we had today.

Recommended by Holiday Inn Express hotel. It was an outstanding recommendation…read more Not much open on a Monday night in the area. This p l ace was great. The service was good but the food was outstanding. We love seafood, we are from Washington State and they don't always get scallops right. This place had great scallops cooked perfectly and a good serving size. We ordered a small size. It came with 8 sea scallops, a big baked potatoes and a salad. Good serving of vegetables. More than my wife could eat. I ordered a fried fisherman's platter. It had scallops, oysters, shrimp, class a big piece of fish, with potatoes and vegetables. All cooked perfectly. More than I could eat. All for less than $50. It was a very good meal.

Stopped in after a long hiatus; I grew up in the area and was visiting. The atmosphere leaves a…read morebit to be desired, but it's "country" and comfortable. The menu was varied and our food was very good. The best for me was the calamari; I have it very often and in several different restaurants and here it was outstanding! Crispy and tasty! I might have liked a bit more sauce with it, but I didn't think of that until the next day when I reheated my leftovers in my air fryer. I just opened a jar of Rao's and had an extended treat. A real surprise was the Kalamata Shrimp. It was good when I had it hot, but it was terrific when I had it the next day straight out of the refrigerator! A word to the chef: it would make a great cold salad! One taste and I never bothered to heat it up! We had several other dishes and they were all good. The only negative comment I must make is that the New Mexico Twist grilled chicken dish that we ordered to take out to a family member who could not accompany us was completely without chicken! A real disappointment! But, things happen.....I would recommend a visit to Pegasus! Just check your take-out order before you leave......