Amazing Greek food in Astoria, Queens. If you want traditional Greek with multiple food options, this is the place for you. It was recommended by a friend and this is the place to return to try more options next time. My pics capture the moment read more

See all

I stumbled access this gem while I was casually walking by with a friend discussing that we probably need to stop for dinner soon. We causally walked in to view the menu and were immediately greeted and encouraged to take a seat to view the menu. Once I saw their fish display and so many seafood options I decided to get comfortable in my seat because we were there to stay. I ordered the Branzino with lemon potatoes. The portion of the fish was impressive and the freshness in taste shined through. I didn't taste any seasoning. The fish needed salt and pepper but nevertheless it was enjoyable. I would return to dine again. read more

Telly's Taverna - Grilled Branzini - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Went last night for my birthday dinner!!! Haven't been in a minute Diana your staff went all out the food and drinks were like I remember it I had the best time its good to know that tradition still stands thank you read more

Telly's Taverna - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great location in Astoria. Telly's Taverna felt very rustic and home made. Decor was cute, almost felt like we were transported to Greece. Service was great, even on a Sunday with large parties the food came out quickly. The bread and olive oil in particular was rich and specious. Branzino was flaky and moist, simply seasoned. The veggies were perfectly grilled. The mixed plate was overall good - didn't like the chicken as it was dry, whoever the sausage and steak was delicious. read more

See all

One of my favorite Greek restaurants in Astoria. Hands down! Fresh and authentic. Nice staff too! Normally busy so try to be patient when trying to get in! read more

This was my second visit to Telly's, and once again, it felt like a quick escape to the Mediterranean. The moment you step inside, the restaurant gives off that authentic Greek warmth -- rustic décor, inviting energy, and the unmistakable sight of fresh seafood on display. The staff make you feel genuinely welcome, and there's something therapeutic about watching dishes emerge from the kitchen -- vibrant plates of grilled fish, fragrant herbs, and citrus aromas filling the air. It's both aroma and sight therapy in the best way. Our table tried a range of fish dishes, and you could taste the freshness in every bite. A couple of people in my party mentioned the fish could use a touch more seasoning, but the simplicity allowed the natural flavors to shine. Clean, comfortable, and full of life, Telly's continues to deliver a true Greek dining experience -- one that feels both authentic and fresh. Keep up the great work Telly's! If you're ever in the area. GET SOME!!! read more

See all

My family and I are fans of Greek food and I had been wanting to try this place, i'm glad I did! We all got a combination of things to try and everything was amazing. The server was also super sweet, and was patient with us being indecisive. She definitely made the experience better! Our food didn't take too long to come out. My favorite things were the zucchinis , calamari, and of course the greek salad. Another thing I recommend for a sweet treat is Loukoumades, which I had never tried but they are fresh little doughnuts with honey and cinnamon. 10/10 I definitely will be coming back, and so will my family. read more

Telly's Taverna - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

See all

I have been going to Telly's Taverna for over 25 years with family and friends, for birthday parties to Makaria's. (Good times and Sad). The interior feels like a taverna in Greece, (this is a very good thing) the seafood is always fresh, and prepared well. My experience with staff they have been friendly and professional. It's a wonderful place for lunch or dinner, go and enjoy. read more

I brought my parents here for Mothers Day. I think the food was pretty good and my parents liked it as well. My parents love Greek food and have been to almost every Greek restaurant in Queens. Some girl on Tiktok said this was the best Greek food in Astoria so I knew I had to take my parents here. We had the Greek salad, tzatziki and calamari for apps. I loved every single one of those, especially the tzatziki it was sooo good. I had the pastichio, which was fine. My mom got the ribeye steak, which was also really good and my dad had the bifteki. Everyone was really satisfied with their food and I would love to bring my parents back here again. The interior was so pretty and our waitress was lovely as well. We will be back for sure. Also people have been saying this place is expensive...not really. All the aforementioned food plus three drinks came out to just over $200 without tip. Pretty good for the neighborhood if you ask me. read more

On a Sunday night, this place was quite crowded, both inside and outside. We did get a table on the street. We split the whole red snapper, which was served with a bottle of lemon infused olive oil. And that was really all we needed. A little overly crusty bread, but that was fine. Sure I could've eaten more, but I felt content. Until they brought out the eight free donuts drizzled with honey and cinnamon, or loukoumades. Yes I said free. I think I took 6 down by myself. We also split a carafe of Greek red blend wine. So it was fish, wine, bread, and donuts. Very Biblical meal. read more

Authentic Greek Taverna with on point decor which felt as if you were taken to there. Service was great and the staff had the ability to serve multiple large parties. The bread and olive oil, followed by the sausage and steak from the meat platter are the highlights, with the remaining of the food being a bit underwhelming. $50 a person. 4/5 stars as a lunch spot. read more

Went on a Tuesday night for our anniversary. We've been before and we live locally. It's gotten really expensive, so we both ordered apps a salad and the chicken skewers. I wanted the fried shrimp, but not for $44 ala carte for 5 shrimp. Literally just the shrimp. No side. Unreal. The fried zucchini was ok, Greek salad was the individual size but good, but the chicken was a fail. Very dry and not seasoned, at all. Fried potatoes were tasteless too. No seasoning. Service was good, just wish the table next to us had better control over their very loud and unruly 5 year old. Sadly we decided that there is better Greek food to be found in the neighborhood, and we won't return. I'm sure Telly wouldn't approve. read more

Been here twice for lunch and after a terrible experience nearby I'd prob only come back here or Taverna Kyc. The lunch is so good when I'm starving after a stressful long morning. Pretty quiet yet amazing service and such filling meal. Both times it was so pleasant and a nice treat. The interior is all white and the server is so sweet and able to answer my questions about GF in the plates. I'm a loyal customer now after chking out the competition. Wins HANDS DOWN read more

See all

Great food, great service, beautiful taverna-style furniture! Felt like i was in Greece! The bread was fresh, the tzatziki had just the right amount of garlic, the hummus was the best i've tasted... the fish was fresh and the Araka tasted like my grandmother's! The best was that the tomatoes in the salad were ripe and tasty like the old days!!! The servers were attentive and thorough. We had a large group and every person felt cared for. read more

See all

love this place. everyone's friendly, helpful and the food is authentic, fresh and good. Having lived in Greece, I was happy to find this place. I come from the Bronx to eat here. Happily! read more

This restaurant has a friendly Mediterranean ambiance. The staff provided attentive and friendly service. The food was exceptional. read more

The menu is expansive and it is very easy to tell how fresh all of the ingredients are. Even the olive oil with bread is indicative of how much care and attention everything they prepare is made with. My favorite was the grilled octopus, which is just grilled perfectly for what is often feared to be "too chewy" of a seafood selection. The fish dip (taramosalata) and cheese (grilled haloumi) are excellent. And the fried meatballs are also perfectly cooked to a point where they are not greasy at all. I can't wait to come back here and will be doing so more often. Staff was welcoming and servers very attentive. It's also very nicely lit and decorated inside with AMAZING mood setting music including both Greek songs and American classics. A great experience all around. read more

My friend had eaten here many times and decided to invite us for dinner. Since dinner service were just starting we were quickly seated at a table by the windows. The place is large but had a cozy feel. Upon entry, you will see the fresh fish and meat you can order to grill. We decided to order the lemon chicken soup, small greek salad, spicy feta dip & grilled octopus. The waitress and waiters were attentive and filled our water when best empty. The food came quickly. As my friend remembered, the food were prepared well and entonces was tasty. I highly recommend the octopus, brazino, calamari, & anything grilled. The charcoal smoking on the fish & meat are outstanding. Definitely come back next time for the fish! read more

Telly's Taverna - Greek Salad - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

See all

The vibe is very relaxed here. The food had a nice charred flavor. The Nana's green salad was light and refreshing. The service was excellent. Servings are big enough to share. read more

Telly's Taverna - Lamb Shish-kebab - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Food was delicious. Service was very good. Food came out fast but didn't feel rushed. Dined at sidewalk tables. Overall very nice.

I don't know... I really wish I had liked it. Everything aside from the seafood and meat combos is extremely overpriced for the neighborhood. The halloumi was delicious- crispy and salty- although laughably small at its price. You'd think a restaurant with a nautical theme would kill it on seafood but the flounder and shrimp were so dry and bland. The salmon was pretty tender but we still had to dump salt and pepper on it. I tried a friend's meat combo and that was MUCH better- more flavorful and juicy. The fried potatoes were solid, as was the complimentary fried honeyed dough balls at the end. Service was good. read more

lol do not go. we went to astoria to go to Hamido but the line was so long so we found this place instead. the place was super busy too but the food was shockingly not satisfying lolol. i feel like i was eating a dialed meal and there was so seasoning or wow factor to any dish. we had to salt and pepper every dish and it literally felt like they just cooked everything for us so it wasn't raw. we also had to wait a long time to get our waters refilled. maybe we ordered the wrong stuff lol read more

See all

Came here for a date night with the hubby and honestly, it hit the spot. We had a reservation and got seated right away - love when a place is on top of their stuff. The restaurant's pretty spacious too, so it works whether you're rolling in as a couple or with a whole crew. The decor is that classic white Santorini vibe with a bunch of sea-themed touches - super cute, gave me island vacation feels. Naturally, I took that as a sign to order fish. Our server was suuuper friendly and professional, which makes all the difference. They started us off with fresh warm bread (like actually warm and soft... not that sad cold roll some places give you). So good. We got the garlic and potato spread (Skordalia). - kind of obsessed with it now. Also shared a Greek salad, and then for mains we did the grilled chicken with fried potatoes and the Branzini. Chicken was fine, not mad at it, but like... nothing to call your mom about. But that fish? Whew. So good. Fresh, no weird fishy taste, and they deboned it table-side which was a nice lil fancy moment. I lowkey wanted to eat the whole thing by myself. We wrapped it up with baklava, which was solid. Everything from the vibes to the food to the service was on point. Definitely coming back. Might skip the chicken next time though and go all in on the seafood. read more

See all

Great experience overall! The food, service, and ambiance were all very good. Overall, a great experience aside from parking.

Large well lit restaurant with speedy service. Perfecf for families, dates etc. We ordered the tzatziki with pita, octopus, the lemon potatoes, the chicken kebab with beets all perfectly made, cooked and grilled. The complimentary fried dough with honey is always a treat as well. read more

See all

The food was ok , but we would not come back here, because the service was abysmal setting the ambience for the evening. The female server who we had was arrogant and unfriendly. She did not introduced herself or-as our server. When asked about their daily specials, she said they did not have any & never offered suggestions. We ordered fried octopus, green Nannas salad, spanakopita, grilled salmon, lamb chops, grilled branzino. The branzino, salmon were done perfectly, but the spanakopita was a bit over priced for what we got. For drinks. We ordered a bottle of Chardonnay. Like I said, the food was well- prepared, but not exceptional enough to overcome the unfriendly atmosphere we encountered here. read more

Great service great food..fried calamari and prasini salata and the biftekia were amazing and delicious

The atmosphere was cozy, welcoming, and relaxing. The service was attentive and friendly. We ordered two grilled fish, lamb, baklava, calamari, Greek salad, and Greek meatballs. Most of the food was really good. The only downsides were the meatballs, which were a bit tough, and the lamb, which didn't have as much flavor as I'm used to. Overall, it was a great dining experience. read more

See all

One of the first places I ever went to in NY! Came here with my cousins and had a very full meal together. Loved the end when they gave a free plate of their donut hole-like dessert. Every we ordered was pretty good - the octopus was tender, the lemon potatoes were cooked nicely, the shrimp and fish were very flavorful. The salad was pretty refreshing too. As far as the ambience - the outdoor patio was great for our evening but could see it as a good spot for lunch too. Service was good too - checked on us frequently enough. This was their recommendation and I can see why - will be back myself! read more

Love this place. Food is always fresh and top notch. The service is great! For drinks, I love the Drunken Telly. The grilled seafood platter for two is divine with fresh shrimp, flounder, and salmon. read more

Telly's Taverna - Telly's Special Cocktails - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

See all

On a busy Memorial holiday, we were lucky to find a spot outside. Dinner was delicious. Must start with the Greek Salad, had another solid app and finished with the lamb chops and the octopus - both were cooked to perfection. Service is friendly and easy going and the meal was excellent. Can't wait to return, it's been years since we visited and glad we came back. The food is very fresh !!! read more

Telly's Taverna - Lamb chops were a 10. - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

See all

I came here w/ my good friend who was Greek. We ordered the following to share: Greek salad - It was good w/ feta. My greek friend said it needed more salt. I actually like that it was not that salty. Branzini (deboned) - The branzini was good, but it was not the best I have had. It was not charred enough & not seasoned well. Lemon Potatoes - Superb! This item was very delicious! Spankorizo (rice w/ spinach) - Excellent! This item was also very delicious! Mythos beer - It was very refreshing & light tasting! Loved the complimentary bread they give - super soft & great w/ the olive oil. Staff was very friendly & attentive. Tons of seating & loved the decor. read more

See all

Telly's is on a relatively quiet side street in Astoria. The outdoor dining set up is very comfortable. The staff were all really nice. Got a complimentary small carafe of white wine for checking in on Yelp. We were started off with hot bread and olive oil. We had excellent grilled halloumi to start. We had grilled vegetables as an appetizer because we were tired of salad. They were good, but would have been better if we had ordered them fried- got bit on the ass for being health conscious. The entrees were excellent. The branzino was cooked perfectly and was enormous. The swordfish kebabs and moussaka were excellent too. Entrees are a la carte. We got sides of rice and excellent gigantes beans. Top tier Greek restaurant with good prices and smaller crowds than the competition. read more

Made reservations for my family here a week in advance for Greek Easter . We arrived on time and we're seated in the front "outdoor" section . Sure it's outdoors but it's enclosed with no air circulation whatsoever , it was so hot and sticky , no fans , no air nada . The table we were seated at was clearly a table for four and we were six people , we were so tight and uncomfortable, between the heat and no space it was a miserable experience and I couldn't wait to leave . I could barely get out of my seat without moving at least two people . Our waitress was super rude , you'd think she would've been a bit more pleasant being that it's a holiday . The food was decent at best . We ordered saganaki , lemon potatoes , a Greek salad , lamb , pork , octopus ,French fries . The lamb they served us was terrible , it was so fatty we barely touched it . The pork was pretty good . Octopus ,potatoes and salad were good . A nice touch was they served us Easter eggs and tsoureki on the house . Overall I would pass , I would not return here , I don't see what the hype is all about personally . I can't reason being so uncomfortable while dining out or a rude server . read more

See all

If you have the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Greek cuisine experience, Telly's is probably the best experience outside of Glyfada,Greece. You must try the lamb chops or any kabob on the menu. The saginaki is a must for starters, as well as the tzatziki with pita. Greek salad is the best. End your night with the best Greek coffee served with baklava. O'pa!!! read more

See all

Ordered delivery and had a great experience. The fried potatoes, avgolemono soup and Greek salad were all super solid, and portions were huge. Also got a baklava, and it was perfect - one of the best I've had from a place in Astoria. Next time I need to go in person! read more

Telly's Taverna - Greek Salad, Avgolemono and Fried Potatoes - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

See all

This will be my new go-to Greek spot in Astoria following the unfortunate closure of Zenon Taverna. I've been told that while there may be other places in the neighborhood better for grilled fish and meats, Telly's is one of the best options for mezzes, so no wonder I loved it as a vegetarian. Forgive my use of Turkish vocabulary to describe the similar Greek dishes, but the mucver-like zucchini pancakes were amazing, served piping hot with a decadent cream. The spanakopita came in a unique oblong shape, and was perfectly flaky outside while soft inside. We also shared two salads, both very fresh, and the lima beans were good. The setting is casual but elegant enough, and the lively soundtrack doesn't hurt either. read more

had a truly terrible experience at this restaurant. From the moment we sat down, the service was unacceptable. The waitress was rude and seemed rushed while taking our order, making us feel like an inconvenience rather than guests. When our calamari was served, the server spilled liquid all over the table--almost onto my clothes--and didn't properly acknowledge or apologize. The food was essentially thrown onto the table with no care. I specifically asked for my fish to be deboned, but when it arrived, it was still full of bones. When I pointed it out, they took the plate back and, unbelievably, started removing the bones in the middle of the hallway, without wearing gloves. This was completely unhygienic and unprofessional. Afterward, they brought it back and dropped it in front of me while laughing, without any apology. To make matters worse, the fish was cold, dry, and clearly not fresh. Overall, the food was disgusting and the service was even worse. I would not recommend this place to anyone read more

Honestly, not really good. I ate dorado which was dry and tasteless. The green salad was ok. The green lemon soup tasted like typical chicken soup with no Greek or lemon flavor. The meatballs were ok. The tzatziki was good. If you want real Greek food this is not the place for you. read more

It is reasonable food. The French fries was warm when they came to the table...... .. read more