They have good authentic (as much as possible) Greek food and an atmosphere of a real Greek taverna. The service gives you the impression that you're in Greece. Some portions/prices could have been more reasonable but overall great experience read more

We ordered carry-out. Everything was packaged nicely and still hot when it arrived home. The octopus and fish were the stars of the meal. Salad, lemon potatoes, calamari, and fries were also very good. Great local place with nice staff. read more

Delicious and very authentic Greek food. As you walk in take a gander at the food on display and don't hesitate to ask questions. We started with a small greek salad ( perfect for 2), followed by antipasto dips (ok) and ask for pita which comes out warm and perfect $1), grilled octopus (FABULOUS ) and imam ( stuffed eggplant). Service ok but tgats secondary because the food is worth it! read more

classic staple for Greek food in the heart of Astoria, right off the N train ditmars stop...it's fast, hot, fresh authentic Greek food at an affordable price. did you really visit Astoria if you didn't have stamatis at least once??? read more

this restaurant is like being in Greece! the waiters are awesome ! the food is delicious! I come from valley stream Long Island New York to enjoy all that is offered at this amazing restaurant thank you so much especially our waiter, Kosta's. he is absolutely the best! hope to return soon...... pauline Rekatas. valley stream New York yia sas!!!! read more

The food was very fresh and delicious with an excellent service by Panagiotis , no waiting time or asking the server got things done before even asking him. The atmosphere very pleasant, I highly recommend this restaurant to all who enjoy freshly made delicious food. read more

A neighborhood staple for Greek Takeout or Table Service. Mastered Greek specialties with exciting new specials and great catering options. Try their 3-4 different Lamb entrees, Fried Calamari made from scratch, Greek pasta dishes and fresh Chops or Fish selections. Great fast service and takeout. read more

My favorite restaurant in Astoria. Food is delicious and consistent and the service is wonderful.

So worth the trip to have authentic Greek Food and wonderful service! The menu has everything and more so!

Grade Pending by NYC Department of Health That means many many health violations And they hide their post sign And be careful when you get the check they are on the credit card bill to the check even if you're paying cash read more

Best Greek Food in Astoria. Greek owners.And every time we come to New York from Connecticut we have to visit stamatis read more

This place is horrible. The customer service is ridiculous. Me and my family called and placed an order for delivery. We didn't even receive half of our order. When we called them to let them know, the cook said he placed everything in the bag and refused to listen. We didn't receive any of the sides we ordered nor any tzatziki. My chicken souvlaki had French fries on it and I told them I'm allergic to potatoes so o could even eat the food that I did receive. I'm never going to order from them again. Such a disappointment. I would give them zero if I could. read more

The food is amazing. So clean and good. Get the lamb chops, potatoes with dill, Gigantes. Service is phenomenal, definitely will be coming back! read more

When in Astoria, do what Astorians do we went to our favorite Greek restaurant called Stamatis thanks to my bestie George. We got there for a late lunch/early dinner around 4pm otherwise known as lunner . When walking into the establishment, one is greeted by a huge selection of prepared food to pick for the meal. As it was early, there was no wait and were whisked to our table. For starters, we ordered a variety of 4 dips to be accompanied with some toasted bread in olive oil. It was followed by warm grape leaves. For our entrees, I ordered the nest. Ralph ordered Imam. George ordered stuffed cabbage. We were in heaven as the food was warm and tasty. As a compliment, our waiter bought us out their custard pie. Never had any complaints and would definitely return. Kali Orexi! read more

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My birthday month was ending, and my Greek friend wanted to show me how lovely Greek food could be. And lovely it was! Food: although I have very little experience with Greek food, this is the best Greek eatery I've ever been to. The mix of flavors were so unique to me, and everything seemed a bit more healthy than options elsewhere. My favorite was the mixed dip with pita bread. There were four different flavors, all of which fascinated me. There was a crab roe one with a flavor that really hit me in the face. It was addictive! Service: it's busy here. People may seem unresponsive but they're simply overwhelmed. Be patient and the items you need will come. It's good to speak Greek a bit as well. I'm glad that I had a Greek speaker with me, or else it would have been awkward to be the only Chinese American in the entire restaurant. Decor: check out the traditional open kitchen! Apparently, traditional Greek people like to look at the kitchen to see how fresh and clean everything is before deciding to dine anywhere. I hope to return! read more

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This place has authentic Greek food. So many "Greek" restaurants in New York serve food that's so americanized it's annoying. In contrast The food at Stamatis actually reminds me of food in Greece. Prices are reasonable and I love their fish options. I go there often. read more

GREEK FOOD IN ASTORIA, Queens ny - @Stamatis.Restaurant / @stamatis.restaurant.astoria Wanted to explore more of Astoria while we stayed in long island city. This area is known for its Greek community, eaters, and cafes. Super walkable neighborhood and there are two main busy streets we have found After a bit of wandering, we wanted outdoor seating and found Stamatis on the Google map with great reviews. I do have to say, I felt a bit out of place going into this restaurant as we were the only Asians or even anyone other than Greek That's how legit this place was! The server was really nice and helped us navigate through their huge menu, recommended a few items: Grilled octopus Fresh sea bass Saganaki (fried cheese) chicken souvlaki platter with dandelions Moussaka (egg plant, ground beef, onions, feta, & scallions with besamel cream) I think overall my favorite was the seafood (as usual). Made light with olive oil and herbs, not too heavy. The fried cheese was surprisingly good as it was recommended by the water. Crispy in the outside, melty inside. Thin cut , to be eaten with this red tomato paste Instead of the moussaka we were going to order the Nest. It had a beef stew in it but they ran out of that item. The moussaka was like your hearty lasagna without all the carbs . The eggplants and beef together makes the textures consistent but includes the earthy taste of eggplants. I'm sure they smoked or grilled them ahead of time too All in all a great meal! Hope you can wander in there. theres a few really good spots @midwestmunching read more

The food is honestly amazing! The reason for four stars is because we were first seated in this really cold room; everyone seated there was requesting to get moved literally anywhere else! The servers were great and worked hard to accommodate getting everyone moved to the main part of the restaurant. Aside from the food you order which is generous in portion and very good, the bread never seems to stop flowing here. This is both a blessing and a curse because you end up full before your meal arrives. Everything we ordered was great though, highly recommend the saganaki, and you even get this wonderful dessert custard! read more

Cozy ambiance. Great service and meal preparation. Meals simply awesome for lunch. Yup, will be back again!

Food is fantastic, true authentic Greek food.. The grilled octopus is a must. Service was excellent you will not be disappointed. read more

If we could give a minus 1 we would. We sat down and had to flag down someone to wait on us. How lucky we were to get a woman who was even more unpleasant than the lady in the cafeteria in high school who "slung hash" in the food line. My wife was very explicit about the size of the red snapper she wanted. So much so that she escorted Ms Unpleasant to the grill men to make sure she was getting the fish she wanted. Ms Unpleasant was not happy about the trip to the grill, one bit! We also ordered lima beans and octopus. Instead of serving the beans with the fish, they came out first. 15 Minutes later the octopus came out.... cold, hard, burnt, crusty, just plain nasty.....! Kind of like our waitress. Then the fish, exactly 1 hour after we sat down. The fish was opened, which we did not request, so it was cold and dry. It had been sitting on the counter a while before Ms Unpleasant got around to serving it. $113. for a perfectly horrible fish dinner at a, perceived as, top level greek restaurant. I did leave a $10 tip, against my better judgement. We told the owner of our displeasure with our meal, he could not have cared less. So, unless you are a certified Ouozo drinker, stay away from this restaurant. And if you like this place, you know nothing about good fish, good service, and a good restaurant. Stink-a-roo! Shame-on-you! read more

I had read mixed reviews about Stamatis. One FB member of a group I belong to mentioned that this was the place for those in the Greek restaurant business employees goes to eat authentic Greek food. Another member said that they were hit or miss. The question then is, was this one of the best authentic Greek eats in Astoria. I had been to many others over the years. We finally got around to dining at Stamatis. It was a hot day, and given that Covid was still infecting tens of thousands of Americans, we decided to eat outside in their street hut. In particular, I was not sure what to expect? My first impression was that the waiters had a bit too much attitude. A few were hanging around trying to size up potential customers. Nevertheless, we had made up our minds after discovering VAI VAI was opening later in the afternoon. A senior waiter or manager came over and asked us if we had any ideas. Rarely do I drink alcohol, but I was persuaded into ordering a Greek beer. I knew I wanted a tarama to start with on fresh bread, so I decided to try their octopus, a recent favorite of mine. I had two lady friends with me, so lamb chops and moussaka were the orders of the day. I am not a fan of moussaka, but I could not resist trying the lamb chops we shared. Washed down with a Greek beer, this was a great way to EAT the lunch. We had a bit of a laugh about calling it Greek lasagna, which it is not. During the dictatorship in Greece, mousaka was all that was offered to tourists for lunch and dinner, so I am not a fan. Even now, it is not a dish I would order. Inside I wandered around a bit. Stamatis has an authentic Greek atmosphere with lovely displays and a largish seating area. Upfront, they have a TV set and thought at the time was broadcasting the Women's Euro cup finals between England and Germany. Alas, no, a minor disappointment. Overall a very good experience! read more

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Of course visiting Astoria you gotta hit the best Greek restaurants! I had the honor of dining at Stamatis! This place is bananas and the food is delicious. I had the grilled octopus and it's to die for!! I had the yogurt dip as well and it was really good! The service here is amazing fast so they will get all your food out quickly! Highly recommend coming here on an empty stomach as the portion are huge! I will definitely be back to visit this place! read more

Stamatis Restaurant - Grilled Octopus - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

It was great just enjoyed we just miss stamatis wish open again. I'll make my reservation. read more

Stamatis Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Top notch Greek food. I am greek and grew up with Greek home style cooking and of course had Greek food in Greece. Stamatis is comparable to Greek food in Greece. All the ingredients are fresh and delicious. The service is excellent. The eggplant salad dip was yummy but had a slight spice to it. The chicken gyro was delicious especially the side of tzatziki sauce. read more

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Are you looking for a delicious and authentic Greek meal? If so, look no further. I've been to many Greek restaurants in the city (from holes in the wall to upscale places) and Stamatis is still my favorite. When you sit down, you'll notice that many other customers are Greek and that tells you something. If it's good enough for them it's good enough for me. We always start with a Greek salad. The chicken souvlaki platter is phenomenal and the portion is very generous. It could feed two people easily and at under $20, is a great deal. Also fabulous is the sea bass- it comes the whole fish and is priced by weight. In my experience it is around $25 per person and it comes with a side dish (I recommend the green beans or briam, although the lemon potatoes are also delicious). You also can't go wrong with the spinach pie or moussaka. Order a bunch of different items from the menu and you'll be transported to Greece. The meal will cost a whole lot less than a flight too. read more

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Great place for Greek and Mediterranean food. reasonably priced. good service . try the Greek specialties. their Greek salad is exceptional. extra virgin olive oil on every table. read more

What can I say other than it's by far my favorite Greek restaurant in Astoria. My favorite part of it is the vibe: families. Greek families, non-Greek families, most importantly, families that look at ease, with zero pretensions. The food is delicious: you can't go wrong with anything, although I'm usually a fish guy. I usually spring a few bucks extra for the taramosalata with a side of pita, because it's unique and hits the spot. I've been here a ton of times and always leave happy. read more

The ambiance is impeccable, the service was great as well. The food was definitely to my liking (I had branzino, side of beets, side of rice pilaf, and a lemon/olive oil drizzle) but my group expected more. They ordered the lamb chops and as much as I love lamb chops, there are all kinds of fishing decor and artwork on the walls. Overall, a good experience and I'd recommend if looking for Greek in Astoria. read more

Hello, Stop by Stamatis took out a small lemon chicken soup. Now mind you I am a cook and a good one. It was like lemon water, sour lemon water. No substance whatsoever. An authentic greek cook would be ashamed. For $6 and change. What a terrible soup. Fix it or take it off the menu. Panera does better then you. Sorry, Raine read more

we went for dinner and the food was delicious!!! we had a great time and really l enjoyed the owner came to our table to talk with us that was very nice of him to do that. read more

Greek Mediterranean food. Our favorite! This place was recommended by a local from work. Perfect fit the our special occasion coming up as my brother was in town. As we head in there was the open kitchen. As we walk the dining room. Very homey and welcoming feel. Here what we ordered : Grilled Octopus: (a must for us) was good. Tender and flavorful. Greek salad: very fresh. The feta cheese! Yummy. Stewed okra and artichokes- very good. Flavorful. Horta and lemon potatoes- our side- no complaints. Were good. Wined mussels- was good. But to much wine tastefor us. Lamb chop- was good but we had better. That portion was small Grilled sea bass - (a must) awesome. Fresh and well seasoned. Cooked perfectly. Chicken kebabs - (a must) very good. Juicy and tender. They give u this grape vinegar bottle on the table. Make sure you drip it in bread with their olive oil. So good. Such a pair. All in all we all enjoyed the dinner with delish food. Definitely go back if only Taverna Kyclades has a long wait. This will be my second choice to go. read more

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I'm a sucker for Greek food so I'm biased but this was one of the better meals I've had in New York. My spouse and I shared: Greek salad, spinach pie, lima beans, fried calamari, chicken souvlaki, and lemon potatoes. Everything was great! You know how at some places if the food is rich, the first bite is amazing but then it starts to feel heavy or overly salty the more you eat? Not so here-I commented to my spouse that the Lima beans tasted better and better throughout the meal somehow. Really good. Also this was my first time going but it was my spouse's fourth time and he said it's been equally good each time. read more

Service is terrible. We got seated quickly and water and bread. for that. Once we got our food after some wait (restaurant was busy), we were completely ignored. We were in a high traffic area but staff didn't look our way. We tried to flag the staff to get water refills. My food was oily and salty so i needed the water refill. No one bothered to check on us. It was such a pain to get our check. Half our table had to go and they left and even then the staff didn't come by. We finally spoke to our server and the manager about the service and they didn't blink an eye. Food and service are mediocre and you're better visiting one of the other many Greek restaurants in Astoria. read more

Very delicious food. I was very happy with my meal and experience. Overall 10/10. Yum. read more

Stamatis Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Loved Stamatis! Authentic greek food in Astoria with cute outside decor and good energy. We got the lamb souvlaki and moussaka -- so yummy! Meals come with complementary bread and dessert. And we were plenty full after the hearty meal. Definitely definitely recommend stopping by and supporting Stamatis for the real deal! read more

Classic Greek restaurant with quality dishes. The souvlaki dishes were very delicious with nice portions. Lemon potatoes and Greek salad was very fresh. Friendly service too. read more

Came back to this wonderful place. I love their dishes. 1) We ordered several dishes to try and share. Best way to eat food.... family style!!!! 2) Food, as always, was amazing! 3) Waiter was attentive and friendly. 4) Place was clean and welcoming. Overall, the is by far my favorite Greek Restaurant so far anywhere..... amazing!!! Please give it a try!!!! read more

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Open late and tasting great, this gem of a Greek restaurant is one that goes largely unnoticed as popular joints along Ditmars take most of the business. However, during peak hours this place gets super packed with lines that don't exceed the door (thank goodness). Like Taverna Kyclades, they offer traditional style Greek dishes as well as outdoor seating in the summer time. The service is pretty good, but very rushed during peak dinner hours. Sometimes it might be easier to come after 9PM (they close after midnight after all) and enjoy a medium paced meal. Most of the things they have are premade, which may sound strange but most folks will notice upon entering that the entrance looks almost like a deli, except with a lot of Greek fare. If they are out of a particular item, especially toward the evening, consider it gone for the rest of the day. With that said, everything here that I've tried so far is superb. The spinach pie is not as amazing as Taverna Kyclades, but it receives an A- for quality and flakiness. The saganaki (fried cheese) is great, with just the right amount of crisp with ample amounts of cheese. The pasticcio, mousaka, and stuffed cabbage are all good choices. Like most Greek establishments, the entrees with their sides and with appetizers come out to be a feast. The portions here are awesome and one might want to consider loosening the belt a few notches down after trying one of their meals. Prices are excellent with the amount of food one would receive. Between 4 people - 3 entrees, 4 beers, 3 appetizers, and dessert wound up being $65 plus tip. It is just too great of a place to pass up and will always be a must hit spot for all future visits to Astoria. read more

3.5* Big, modern Italian feeling Greek restaurant with no lunch special, so pricey for a ladies lunch. Loved that the big Greek waiter placed a dish of cut up lemons on the table-love the lemons. Also,, loved the Greek grilled pita. Ate: Antipasto platter- yes that is what it was called- meze really $10 Saganaki Salmon with lemon potatoes- $18.50 Samos wine $5 The mez was phenomenal with eggplant dip containing bits of feta and all were so fresh and good. Saganaki did not arrive hot, but was mega tasty. The salmon was a tad dry and I prefer my lemon potatoes a tad firmer. Loved the sweet wine. Service was very attentive and unrushed and seating at a four top was comphy. Complimentary honey/pilo dessert that wasn't baklava, but baklava like. read more

Stamatis Restaurant - Grilled pita - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York