Delicious Turkish spot in Astoria Ordered the mixed appetizer with Turkish bread, the lahmacun, and the mixed grill with assorted meats. Everything was fire! Well seasoned and packed with flavor. The mixed grill had a great variety of different meats and the lahmacun pizza was like a thin crust lamb pizza. But the real star for me was that Turkish bread. Pillowy, warm, and crispy at the same time. I'd genuinely come back just for the bread alone. It's that good. read more

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The seafood salad & fish were fresh & delicious, dessert super tasty, the chicken/lamb shawarma was delicious. Great food! And awesome service experience. The waitress and busters were so polite and attentive. Great experience! Definitely will recommend it read more

I don't know what it is about this restaurant but I can never get a picture of my full plate. Once the plate comes, I'm ready to eat! It's so so good read more

Truva Cafe and Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Astoria, New York

Ordered takeout many times and finally went to dine in for lunch in a party of 6. Portions are so generous and service is hospitable and with a smile. Bathrooms can be challenging if there's a long line as over the weekend there was only one open. Chicken souvlaki and chicken gyro plates were so juicy & tender. Also loved the Turkish coffee (it was different) and Turkish beer. Love the vibes and decor. Looking forward to coming back read more

Truva Cafe and Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Astoria, New York

5/5 "Chicken Gyro / Tavuk Doner- Layers of marinated chicken thighs wrapped around the large vertical split and grilled in front of charcoal fire. Served with rice and salad sm. - $16 lg. - $22" Very tender, juicy, with a bit of a smoky flavor. Doesn't taste as great when you reheat the next day, so I recommend finishing when served fresh if possible. 2/5 "Rib-Eye Steak $36 (12oz)- Served with steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes" Asked for medium, but seemed like well. Steak was too salty & parts were too bitter cuz it was burnt. Never again. What a waste of $. Mashed potato & veggies were decent. 3/5 chocolate mosaic cake $10- very dense, too sweet but good otherwise 2/5 Service - extremely disappointing at 1st, none of the servers came to greet or made eye contact when I walked in. There were only 2 servers & they were busy, but some kinda acknowledgment, like a quick nod wuda been nice. I walked out & came back in & nobody still came up to me. When my friend came in & we went up to the server to inquire about seating, is when they finally took me seriously I guess. I'd much rather go to Shawarmania where the employee at least makes eye contact & greets me. read more

Solid Turkish food in Astoria! Service could've been better but food is solid. Don't forget to ask for butter and olive oil for the bread basket - was not provided to us. We shared the Soujouk Pide, fries, and Salad with feta for apps. The salad could've been better - barely had tomatoes, cucumbers, and had no olives. The Pide was good and fries were like MCDs! For my main, I got the large lamb gyro. It was HUGE, but the lamb was super flavorful. Had to ask for the white & red sauce. White sauce was good but red was not spicy, tasted like diluted ketchup. Overall, solid Turkish spot on Astoria with good bang for your buck! read more

Outside you'll see this cute chef inflatable urging you to go inside. Inside there are plenty of tables and service is quick and efficient. They close at 9:45 pm, so make sure you're there earlier. We were there at 9:15, they warned us about closing, but accommodated is anyway, which was great. The lamb chops were over cooked and lacked much flavor. We also got the mixed grill. It came with several types of meat. The most delicious, and reason alone to come back were the lamb shish kabobs. They were mildly seasoned, allowing the meat to shine, and cooked to perfection. I'm not a white meat fan in general, because it's easy to overcook... but the chicken shish kabobs were also perfectly cooked and seasoned. I enjoyed them. The rest of the meat was ehh.. the dish included chicken and lamb gyro meat, and compared to the chunks it was just okay. I was very disappointed with the adana kabobs, it was overcooked and lacked flavor. Don't sleep on the salad and the rice that come with the plate thought. They were both very flavorful and added to the dish. The awesome rice pudding is a must here. It was fantastic. It's made with clotted cream, was so thick, with just the right amount of sweetness. Dangerously good. Almost 4 stars! I'll be back to try the other menu items and see if it's actually a solid 4, excluding the lamb chops. Also had the other dessert, it was alright..a bit too jello like with too much nutmeg for me.. A few other notes. The dish comes with a very thin bread slice, that complements the food very well. It also comes with a roasted hot pepper and a piece of roasted tomatoes. The yogurt from the squeeze bottle adds lots of flavor. These are things that really make the meal special. And the left overs are equally delicious. read more

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I was craving Mediterranean food and found this place in Astoria. They had great reviews so more of an incentive to check it out. From the outside it looks like it would be small and not enough seating, but stepping inside it's fairly large and they have seating outside as well. I liked how during the winter time it is heated well. This place is very lowkey which is a plus. The service was great too, but they may need more servers to help out. I wanted to try something from the oven but they ran out of everything or stopped using it after a certain time. So, ended up ordering humus which comes with bread (it was really good), the lamb gyro comes with salad with rice (the large portion was fairly large and the smaller one would've been enough) , and last but not least the beef shish kebab that comes with salad and rice (the small portion was ordered and that was just right.) I liked the beef as it was flavored well and it was tender. If you look at your bill at the end remember that they add gratuity and if you have cash there's a discount too. read more

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RACIST establishment. This afternoon we decided to have diner with our two children at Truva Cafe a tall dude greet us at the door with a really thick accent .. basically he told us the empty seats at the restaurant are all reserved and if we want to stay he has a table in the back of the restaurant for us.. and he told us we had eat quick. We just walked out .... We hope him the best in life. Maybe one day he will walk into a restaurant and be treated the same way he treated me and my family. Thank God my children did not realize what was going on! read more

True that does it again, we went there tonight for dinner and the food was delicious. The service was courteous and we were seated right away. I highly recommend their mixed appetizer. And their chicken kebab and shish kebab are amazing. read more

I came to this restaurant once before and couldn't figure out the name or where it was. But, I remembered how good the lamb was and I recognized the decor today. A lot of places mix lamb with beef (which I don't eat), so I really appreciated that their Lamb Shawarma Platter is just lamb--and it was delicious again. This time, I got the lunch special which came with an appetizer (I chose the hummus with bread) and a soft drink. The portion size was way more than I expected for a lunch special--I actually took more than half of it to go. Definitely a great value. For only 18$. My server was super attentive and really thoughtful. I even ordered another lunch special to go, and when I said I didn't want the soda, he reminded me it was included and told me I might as well take it--such a small thing, but really thoughtful. The place wasn't super busy, but honestly, the food here is pretty great. I'll definitely keep coming back. read more

Truva Cafe and Grill - Lamb shawarma platter (under Lamb Gyro) - Mediterranean Near Me - Astoria, New York

Truva Cafe is amazing! They have my favorite chicken soup of all time, I always feel better after eating it. Also, their falafel is super nice and crunchy, very delicious with the white and red sauces. A few other highlights are their lamb, shepherds salad, and gyro wraps! read more

Truva Cafe and Grill - Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Astoria, New York

TRUVA in Astoria is absolutely fantastic! If you're a fan of Turkish food - or just great food in general -- this spot is a must-visit. A true haven for Turkish cuisine lovers in NYC! read more

Ordered: Mix Appetizer Plate (~$23): hummus, babaghanoush, ezme, tabouleh, spinach tarator, and olives Small Mix Adana Kebab (~$18): ground chicken and lamb skewers with salad and rice French Fries (~$8) Aya's take: Dinner at Truva is great for both small and large groups as there are usually tables available for walk-in and service is pretty quick. We started off with the Mix Appetizer Plate. The tabouleh was fresh, light, and properly made. They focused on the main ingredients of tabouleh and didn't use filler ingredients (like bulgur) that other places do. The dips were also great with my favorites being the hummus and babaghanoush. They all went so well with their complimentary, warm, and fresh Turkish bread. The Small Mix Adana Kebab (~$18) is technically not listed on the menu but they were able to give us one skewer of each which I appreciated. The chicken adana and lamb adana had different seasonings and flavor profiles but both were filled with herbs and aromatics, were tender and juicy, and paired well with the white sauce on the side. The rice was fluffy and light and the salad was light and fresh. All in all, pretty solid Turkish spot and still one of the few to do it (and do it well) in Astoria! read more

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The food is absolutely delicious! I had a falafel sandwich and kunefe. The sandwich had fluffy bread with subtle sesame flavor, and the falafel was warm and well-spiced. There were a variety of fresh toppings and sauces to make for a pleasant meal. The fries on the side were also nice and crispy, without being too oily. The kunefe was perfectly crispy on the outside with a delicious slightly sweet cheese filling and syrup. The dessert was satisfying without being too sweet. Both dishes came out to about $33 after tax and tip, which is about average for the amount of food. read more

Truva Cafe and Grill - Kunefe - Mediterranean Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I fell in love with the food here! It was my first and definitely not my last. I decided to come here because of the reviews and the lunch special! Bread, soup and entree was perfect! Great portions. The service was okay. I wasn't asked if I needed anything so I thought that was kinda weird. Besides that I will definitely be coming back! I also didn't mind on how tranquil and quiet it was in there. I came around 2pm and there was barely anyone else there and I didn't mind it! I know it can probably get busy in the evening and weekends so I would definitely like to come out in the night and have some dinner. Next time steak kabab! read more

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There is plenty of parking in the area if you're driving in. There is plenty of seating indoors with a wonderful backyard as well. I liked the ambiance it is very family friendly. they even showed the Arsenal match against Porto in the UCL cup! The food is fantastic i got pide it was my first time and it tasted very healthy as well as the babaganoush. it was okay they gave a lot of bread with it the mixed grill was awesome it has an assortment of meats that was very filling and perfect for 2 people. i over ordered too much food. the service is polite and attentive! 10/10 A+ will go back and you should too! read more

Truva Cafe and Grill - Sucuklu Pide - Mediterranean Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Always something authentically delicious to eat here. The manti and the pide are very good. Helpful and friendly staff make the experience very enjoyable. Comfortable seating allows for big parties. read more

Came here today back to back Saturdays ... because the food & service was great last Saturday so I took my daughter this time and again was on point! I ordered the same appetizers as last week because they were great but also I want to see if they were consistent as you know the biggest issue that makes or breaks a Restaurant is consistency and today the food was just as good as it was last week.! The service also ... it's very hard to find a Restaurant these days that the food is very good and consistent I will be back again !! read more

I come here a lot, they have never failed me. Service is great, very polite and attentive staff. FOOD is incredible!!' read more

Truva Cafe and Grill - Chicken kebab plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Astoria, New York

We were told that if we paid in cash instead of using a card, we would receive a discount (no taxes). We agreed and paid $1,200 in cash, as instructed. However, after we paid, the staff came back and claimed we were still short on payment. When we asked to see the receipt, they then showed us a second "discounted" receipt showing that our actual total was $1,100, not $1,200. Even after pointing this out, we were still told we were missing money. This raises serious concerns about how payments are handled. Would not recommend based on this experience. read more

Came across this in social media and it didn't disappoint. We love turkish food and there are some dishes we wanted to try like the "lahmacun" and kunefe. We loved everything and also the very attentive staff. Totally recommended! read more

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As my fellow yelpers know I never throw out a 5 stare rating until after I really explored their menu but this place hit the spot and it was for take out not dining in ... We were working in the area this evening Saturday 2/4/23 around 6:20 pm and I was graving some real grilled meats for some good protein; FYI, to y'all I'm officially down 130 lbs and when your body calls for a good hot cooked meat ya best get some & eat it and so I did ... This restaurant is always busy & buzzing; they have all the Mediterranean real deal home made food over here !! I opted for the baby lamb chops cooked medium served over white rice along with a grilled 1/2 tomato and one long grilled hot pepper also a very delicious side salad mixed greens with some Red cabbage in their house lemon vinaigrette dressing was delicious & refreshing to the palate !! $ 30.00 bucks; thought it was well worth it for real cooked authentic meal definitely hit the spot ... Also came with home made flat bread with sesame seeds on it, smelled delicious but I couldn't eat it Carbs so I gave it to my coworker who woofed it down & said it was delicious !! The restaurant was super clean as well as their dining room; the staff was very friendly and accommodating to my needs & questions ... I will definitely return again to dine in with the family to explorer their menu some more; maybe their Ribeye steak next time ... Highly recommend giving this place a try ... Thanks, Greg D. read more

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Hands down my favorite Turkish spot in all of NYC. This was my pandemic safe haven and something I looked forward to every week! One of the few spots that actually has lahmacun and it's the best. It was my first time having it here before I had it on Turkey and it's as good as the real thing. Love their outdoor patio as well. read more

Great food,great service In an fast pace street you'll find a peaceful Place,with a tasty food Thanks Truva read more

Truva has been sitting in my bookmarks for a while; I don't remember what led to it landing there, but several of my Yelp friends have been here and left good reviews so it was there for good reason. Anyway, I had a work meeting in Queens this past week and we got food from here. I thought this was the perfect opportunity to finally check out Truva for myself and see what all the praise was about. Truva specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, and looking over the menu they had a good variety of dishes including soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, wraps, and mains. There is obvious Greek influence in the menu, but it also draws from other countries in the vicinity (namely Turkey). Because this was a lunch and learn, there was a wide variety of dishes ordered for us to choose from: penne with marinara sauce, chicken and lamb gyros, falafel, plenty of pita, and dips to share. I tried their chicken gyro meat along with some hummus, tzatziki, falafel, and a smidge of the pasta. The food was good - everything had good flavor and was very fresh. I especially thought the gyro meat was good - there's always a risk of it being overly salty but theirs was just right. The falafel was also a standout - again not overly salty and maintained its integrity despite being served family style. Overall, I was impressed with Truva's offerings. They have a lot of competition in the area, but they deliver the goods and I would have no qualms returning to try more of their menu. read more

Amazing food, wonderful people! Strictly recommending this place. First soup, both lentil and chicken soups are delightful. Appetizer plate and salad is fresh. With some toasted bread, definitely opens your appetite. Fried liver is fantastic, squeeze some lemon, pair it some onions and red pepper flakes! I love doner and lahmacun period. I make sure have it when i go!! Kunefe is a must. Rice pudding is so creamy you will love it!! read more

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Very impressed with this place. We walked in and were immediately seated outside. We ordered the Lamb Adana Kebab served with rice, grilled tomato, and a salad and the Karisik Mixed Pide. First, the lamb Adana kebab, lamb tasted very flavorful, tender, and juicy. The rice and salad were a pleasant balance to compliment the saltiness of the lamb. The dish tasted pretty fresh. Second, the Mixed pide separated into 3 sections: 1) Pepperoni, 2) Spinach and Mushroom, 3) Lamb. This was my favorite dish here because you're able to try all three options on 1 pide. It tasted pretty similar to a pizza except the cheese is on top of the toppings. They were very generous with the toppings and even filled it to the crust. I like the aesthetic of being served on a wooden cutting board. The texture of the bread is similar to a pita bread. Overall, I would love to come here again and try other menu items. This was a very pleasant brunch spot. read more

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My partner and I were interested in trying a new place for Turkish food that was closer to home than our usual A la Turka on the UES. We came in and ordered what I believe to be a good representation of the food offered to get a well-rounded understanding of the food, its flavor and price/value. Hummus: Served with warm fresh bread, it was creamy and tasty. It was the perfect neutral appetizer and what was left over complimented our main course nicely. Mixed Grill: A combination of grilled meats accompanied by salad and rice. The meats differed in preparation with some being more tender than others. The textures were not consistent or ideal but it was a good variety of the restaurant's offerings and a safe bet if you are eating with a crowd or ordering Turkish food for the first time. The rice was not fresh and we left it almost untouched. salad was actually VERY good and if I came back, I would order the Adana Kebabs and request salad instead of rice. Spinach Pide: The restaurant offered a variety of pide fillings, but after a full mixed grill we opted for a vegetarian option. It was served piping hot and tasty. Bread was crunch on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Filing was missing some salt, but otherwise highlighted the spinach, which a lot of cheesy dips/breads in other restaurants do not. Two glasses of white Turkish wine: This place is Halal but does offer alcohol to patrons. This is great when you have dietary restrictions to consider, but may be eating with a mixed group. Very crisp, tart and typical for Turkish win :) This place is literally at the foot of the N/W train station at Astoria Ditmars, so it is incredibly accessible and an obvious choice for a nice lunch or dinner after a busy day of running errands along the avenue. The wait staff was excellent and helpful. I certainly want to give this place another go. read more

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We arranged to have a small birthday lunch at Truva for 6 ppl, and it was fantastic! Definitely a neighborhood gem! Their outdoor garden area, although enclosed in plastic, did have ventilation and was spacious. We didn't need it but they have overhead space heating available, for those chilly evenings. Nice space! Truva has a huge menu, so the hard part was picking what we wanted to eat. We planned to eat family style so that we can sample a variety of food. I encourage everyone to do this. We all love lamb, so we ended up with our own little lambathon! Bahhh! Each dish was better than the last. Great service; pacing of each dish was perfect. Here are the dishes shared by 6 ppl: - Sigara Boregi (4 pcs $7) - These were ok but would have been great if they were cooked a little longer; making them crispier. - Mixed appetizer: Tabuleh, Hummus, Babaganush and Spinach Tarator, Ezme; serves with fresh, warm homemade bread ($16) - Outstanding! Each spread was bursting with flavor, and the bread was perfection. - Karisik (mixed) Pide with lamb, cheese & spinach ($14) - Loved this Pide! I especially liked that the bread was not too thick. - Lamb Chops (small 2 pcs $15/large 4 pcs $24) - we ordered the small order "medium rare" and the large order "medium". They were cooked perfectly and was delicious. - Lamb Gyro Platter ($16 for large) - I was really surprised at how good this lamb gyro was. I've had plenty of gyros before but somehow, this once was scrumptious! Go figure! lol - Lamb Shish Kebab (large $19) - Again, the lamb was cooked perfectly and was very tender and seasoned well. Another great dish. - Side of mixed pickles ($4) - went so well with our food! - Chocolate Mosaic Cake ($7) - we shared a slice as a birthday surprise, and they served it with a candle. When I was slicing the cake, I thought it was extremely dense, but surprisingly, it wasn't dense at all. It was not a light fluffy cake but more like a brownie. A surprisingly delicious ending to our lambathon feast! Sounds like alot of food, doesn't it? Not! No left overs; we devoured our delicious food. hahaha As I mentioned before, this is a neighborhood gem and if I lived closer, I'd be here all the time! read more

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Excellent service, the food is amazing very fresh and tasty price are amazing affordable!! The whole stuff is so nice and attentive ready to help you! read more

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Everything here was so good! From the food to the service, all way exceeded my expectations. My friend and I ordered the mixed pide and the mixed grill combo platter since we couldn't decide if we want gyro, kebab or a rice dish. I think the only thing that is a potential downside is they don't offer customers free tap water which other NYC restaurants do. But otherwise the waiters were really attentive and nice. read more

Truva Cafe and Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Pide was really successful but the dessert were not. (especially kunefe was so bad and kazandibi) serving was successful I appreciate all the crew. Inside was pretty. I would not get any dessert from there but I will give another try to main dishes again! read more

Truva Cafe and Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Astoria, New York

Feta cigars were ok, a little water-logged and wish they were made a bit crispier on the outside. Bit of a diner-style menu, it seems, with a good variety. The prices seem reasonable. read more

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Truva Cafe, a skip away from the subway, is worth a spot in a takeout rotation. I'm a fan of their lamb gyro. Even the small size ($16) is quite large and it certainly could be a meal and then some, depending on your appetite. Besides the meat, it includes a thick pita, rice, and a salad. Service is efficient and cordial. There's a discount if you're paying with cash. I haven't tried dining in but will have to one of these days. There's even a covered patio area in the back. read more

I've been here twice and I thought I reviewed it before,but I guess not! Recently came here for lunch on a cold Saturday and left stuffed to the gills. It had been awhile since I'd had any Lahmacun or Sigara Boregi so my partner and I ordered those and shared them. I could probably just have a couple of Lahmacun and call it a day. They were both delicious and I loved the crispness of both of them. For my main meal, I had a lamb gyro wrap and fries. It was also wonderful. I loved the flavor and texture. And the bread was incredible. Service was friendly and you know when a place is full of Turks that the food is the real deal. My better half had Iskender Kebab and he finished every last bite. In warm weather, their back garden is a great place to hang out. We really like Truva Cafe. read more

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A nice Turkish Eatery We came here on a whim. I had heard about this cafe but did know what it served. I discovered that they offered Turkish kebabs and couldn't resist the lamb chops. The seating was nice and comfortable, and although we did not see the backyard as it was closed off at the time.. Would we go back? Yes!! read more

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My favorite go-to spot with my friends. Staff is very friendly and the food is delicious!!! We come here so often and never get tired of the food. My usual order is the chicken gyro- rice is simple but very tasty and chicken tastes great with the refreshing salad. Also recommend the stuffed grape leaves, babaganoush, Turkish tea, and pide! read more

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Truva never misses, hands down the best Turkish food in nyc. Staff is great and they're very accommodating for families. Also, service is very quick. read more

I order regularly from Truva cafe and grill. Great food overall! Buffalo wings are my favorite.