Dinner review…read more Ambience: modern Greek decor. Loved the booth and the tables. Good for both small and large parties Food: our favorite items were Kolokithokeftedes, Halloumi Cheese (grilled orange really elevated this dish), Beets, Horta (side) The Greek salad was standard. The fish was perfectly cooked but when compared to other restaurants did not really stand out. I would stick with the appetizers! Drinks: loved the drink choices, especially the Onassis Service was fantastic Highly recommend for elevated Greek food in a modern setting

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.

Authentic Greek cuisine in a bustling environment. We got the Elliniki (Greek salad), Krya Pikilia…read more(traditional spread platter), Synagrida (red snapper), and Papoutsaki (eggplant stuffed with beef and topped with bechamel). The salad was a refreshing complement to the other dishes we ordered. My spread preferences from most favorite to least were Melintzanosalata (roasted eggplant), Tzatziki (cucumber yogurt), Tyrokafteri (spicy whipped feta), Skordalia (garlic and olive oil whipped potato), and Taramosalata (fish roe and whipped potato). Pita bread that came with it was great. The red snapper was nicely charred, seasoned well, and quite tender. Papoutsaki was the heaviest dish of the bunch but tasty too, a nice combo of flavors. They gave a complimentary semolina flour cake for dessert--pretty good albeit gritty in texture

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....

Best Greek restaurant I've had to date!…read more Ambiance (5/5): There are a few tables inside where the decorations are white/blue to the classic décor style of Greek restaurants. There's also plenty of outdoor patio seating with cute vine/florals draped along the seating area. A little dark with the dim lighting when we dined in the evening. Service (5/5): We arrived around 8p on a Sunday evening and it was jammed packed. They had an opening right when we arrived which was super lucky. They were attentive throughout our experience. We were glad that the server's recommendations to # of plates was proportional to our needs. Food (5/5): every single dish was outstanding! The starter was a complementary hummus with the softest, moist, pita bread. I could've easily eaten this and been happy. Our favorite was the baked Halloumi with honey, fig jam and cranberries. The exterior had a nice crust from the caramelized honey. It was rich but paired well with the table pita (which they kindly refilled!!) The next item was Shieftalia pork kebabs which seems so easy but was filled with flavor from the onions and herbs. It paired well with the yogurt sauce. Lastly, we had the baked eggplant (almost reminded me of a Greek version of eggplant parm), this lacked a little flavor but still very good. Wish this dish had a bit more spice. The 3 appetizers were large in portion and enough for the 2 of us to share. We loved it and can't wait to come back!

Cute Greek restaurant in Astoria! Decor inside was nice. Each table gets complimentary hummus and…read morepita which was a nice touch. Service was pretty good as well. We ended up offering a Greek salad, spanakopita balls, zucchini fried balls, and then the large seafood platter which came with two sides. Everything was super tasty and the seafood was cooked to perfection. Platter came with octopus, grilled calamari, Grilled salmon, and grilled shrimp. However, for $95, platter could've been wayyyy bigger, it did come with 2 sides and we got the beets and chickpea stew. Both healthy and yummy!

Nisi Estiatorio - Island Restaurant. Adored this place. Food was amazing, great execution and…read moreflavor and beautiful pleasant dining atmosphere. I had the NY Restaurant week menu and ordered the Lamb Rack, Branzino, Grilled Octopus and Cheese dishes (forgive me I do not remember any of the actual names of the dishes). All of it was amazing. ***Cheese Appetizer was salty and sweet, a salty firm baked(?) cheese drizzled with honey *****Grilled Octopus on sauteed peppers and onions 100/10. Great texture, flavors, and char *****Lamb Rack was juicy and herby with lemon potatoes ***Branzino was fresh and light with capers *****The ORANGE CAKE WAS STUNNING. It had great texture and orange cooked into it giving gummy orange bits. Drenched in orange honey syrup. 10/10 it was too sweet for my tastes but I still ate the whole thing. ****Nisi Mojito had a beautiful translucent preserved fig garnish Everything was great, I hope to come back if I return to Astoria! Service was great. Pretty sure the owner is sitting at the bar often as well.

Nisi Estiatorio is a such a lovely Greek restaurant with pretty pink flowers and elegant…read moreMediterranean décor. I think it has such an intimate, romantic feel to it, making it a great spot for a date night. The prices run a touch higher, but the food is of quality. They start off with this warm and complimentary bread served alongside olives and olive oil. The service is genuinely friendly and warm too. For my main entrée, I decided on chicken skewers, grilled up with peppers, onions and tomatoes, plated with crispy fries, tzatziki sauce and a fresh salad. I would definitely return back because of the delicious food and attentive service.

Cute place for brunch that offers bottomless! Perfect for…read moresummer with open windows and outdoor seating. I ordered a saganaki burger and it was just okay, I should've tried something different. The feta cubes are deff a must though.

This brunch is a must!! We went for brunch on a Saturday and the plates were so delicious!! Very…read morequick 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

The only authentic Greek restaurant in Astoria. The Fikase is freaky delizioso!…read moreThe filet of Sole was so good and they made it fresh for us in 30 minutes! The mpamies were amazing and super tender! The olive oil was the epiphany of the table! Was so fresh and fruity!!!! Thank you Stamatis!!! The goat Halloumi with the kolokassi also rocks!!!!! See you again asap!!!!

The food was amazing , and the portions are pretty big. Menu was varied with traditional Greek food…read moreand prices were reasonable. I subtracted a star (maybe I should've subtracted more?) for service, because I have never felt so rushed during a meal. We sat down and immediately a waiter came to take our order. We are not regulars, didn't even get a chance to look. When the food came (pretty quickly), he practically threw the plates in front of us. Then he tried to take the dishes away THREE DIFFERENT TIMES when it was very obvious we were not done. (We'd been there barely 30 minutes at this point because I was parked at a meter and was keeping my eye on the clock). The restaurant was half empty for dinner so no one was waiting for our table. I don't know why they were in such a hurry for us to leave. As amazing as the food was, my experience was so bad that I will not be coming back. Maybe this should've been 3.5 stars...

I came here a bit ago and have been thinking of it ever since as I am not from New York. I was here…read moreon a bachelorette trip and this was the last restaurant we stopped at. I'm so glad we did. It was wonderful. Some of the best greek food i've ever had. The service was lovely. Thank you to Daniel. My friends and I ordered a bunch of stuff on the menu and it was absolutely wonderful. There is also very delicious complementary dessert. It is a small restaurant so it's very tight. Everyone is kind of crushed together. The food is a bit on the expensive side but absolutely worth it. I can't wait to come back one day. Amazing experience with wonderful food and service!

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0…read moreValue 3.0/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Good taverna, couldn't sit outside given I stopped by on a very hot day but it would certainly be nice in the mid-fall. Food was decent. They are very busy, the servers are worked pretty hard. Some of the servers were very good at handling the mass of activity, noticing issues, and fixing them... and for that they should be appreciated. It's a bit of a trek for me so not sure if I'd come often... but it certainly deserves its reputation as a staple in Astoria.

I love this place. The costumer service is 10/10. The food is 10/10. The experience is 10/10. Sisco…read moreis their new bartender and makes the best drinks. Vasili was such an attentive waiter. Everything and everyone here is always consistent.

. We really wanted to love this place. We came based on a recommendation and were also impressed by…read morethe reviews and pictures, so we were expecting a much better experience. Let's start with the food. The Greek salad was good, although it's hard to really mess up a Greek salad. The meat platter, however, was way overpriced and had far too much lamb for our liking. The lobster pasta was $80, which again, felt overpriced for what we received. The restaurant was also extremely quiet when we were there. There were only three tables occupied for dinner, although perhaps it's a completely different atmosphere on the weekends. Unfortunately, this place just didn't live up to the expectations we had going in. I really wanted to like it based on the reviews, pictures, and recommendation we received, but the food and overall experience simply didn't do it for us.

Friends and I came for a belated birthday dinner; celebrating 3 of our birthdays! What a special…read moretreat! Ambrosia Garden is such a beautiful restaurant! They have a small dining room in front and a larger enclosed outdoor dining room in the back. We opted to dine in the outdoor dining room. Customer service was top-notched and extremely welcoming and friendly! They have an outstanding menu with many terrific choices! We decided to dine family-stylez so that we could taste as many dishes as possible! Our shared menu: -- Complimentary homemade bread...topped with Zatar seasoning. Outstanding! -- Trio of Spreads $19: Tzatziki, Spicy feta, & Smoked Eggplant; Served with warm buttery Pita bread. All 3 spreads were excellent and distinctive. Delicious! -- Gravos Marinatos $18: Marinated anchovies in a zesty blend of EVOO and Mediterranean citrus. So fresh and tasty! -- Mousaka Croketes $18: Crispy croquettes of béchamel, roasted eggplant, and potato with savory ground-beef ragù; served over béchamel and finished with grated Kefalograviera. Bursting with flavor and just fabulous!! -- Grilled Shrimp and side of your choice $38: Six jumbo shrimp, flame-grilled to perfection; finished with their signature ladolemono (olive oil-lemon) dressing; served with side of Horta (Swiss Chard, simply boiled and finished with EVOO and garlic). The jumbo shrimp and sauce were mouth-wateringly delicious! -- Greek Style Lamb Chops $50: 1 lb of grilled Lamb Chops (4pcs), served with Cretan fries and tzatziki sauce. The lamb chops were perfection and the cretan fries were outstanding! Soooo satisfying!! -- Cod Fillet Ladokola $38: Wild-caught cod fillet baked in parchment paper with potato, tomato, onion, carrot, zucchini, capers, lemon, and thyme. Delicious combination of ingredients! This was such an in indulgent dinner, and so satisfying! So satisfying that we didn't leave any room for dessert! Haha But no regrets! This was an excellent meal! Thank you to Ambrosia Garden and their excellent staff for making this such a memorable experience! I cant wait to return to try other menu items! Recommended!!

Amazing!!! 100/10! The food was delicious (and solid portions too!), and the interior was sooo…read moregorgeous while also feeling cozy. The service is one of the best I've experienced in the city!! Everyone from the hostess to the waiter to everyone who brought out our food/cleared the table was SO friendly and sweet! Highly recommend especially for POC :) I will def come back here! PS: I'm not Greek, so I can't say how authentic the food is, but I thought everything was incredible!

The menu celebrates the simplicity of Greek coastal cooking, where the quality of the ingredients…read moretakes center stage. We ordered the branzino, grilled octopus, and Black Sea bass, and each dish showcased impeccably fresh seafood, prepared with restraint and confidence rather than unnecessary embellishment. Having traveled through Greece and enjoyed seafood in countless tavernas, I appreciate when a restaurant understands that authenticity isn't about being flashy--it's about respecting the ingredients and welcoming guests with genuine hospitality. Loukumi captures that spirit beautifully. From the warm, attentive service to the perfectly executed seafood, every detail reflected the traditions that make Greek dining so memorable. It was well worth the drive, and every penny spent. This is the kind of restaurant you happily travel for more than once.

I wish I can give this place 5 stars because the owner was so warm and welcoming. The food was…read morebasically a mixed bag. For appetizers we had a Greek salad and the Saganaki. Those are my two favorite things to order at a Greek restaurant except for here! Both were the most disappointing Greek appetizers I ever ordered. The salad had no dressing and no seasoning whatsoever! The cucumbers were hard because they weren't ripe yet. I told the waiter, and he simply said they don't put dressing or seasoning because not everyone likes it which makes zero sense to me. The Saganaki cheese had no seasoning and the coating was soft. Luckily the dinners ended up being very good! We had the pastitsio, methismeness, and a chicken kebab. The pastitsio and the methismeness were DELICIOUS! The chicken kebab needed more seasoning, and it didn't come with any tzatziki sauce which was strange since we are in a Greek restaurant! There are too many good Greek restaurants in Astoria for everything here not to be up to par.