Grilled Octopus, Garden Tables and Greek Dinners in Astoria

4.5 (1,314)

Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 23:00

28-11 23rd Ave

Telly's Taverna is a long-running Greek kitchen on 23rd Avenue known for fresh grilled fish and octopus served in a relaxed backyard garden. Home-style soups and a Meat for Two platter built for sharing fill out the menu, and the space also hosts private events.

4.8 (436)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 23:00

29-11 23rd Ave

Behind an unassuming storefront on 23rd Avenue, Ambrosia Garden opens into an indoor garden. The front room stays quiet, while the alleyway-style back runs livelier. Order skewers, baked feta or shrimp in red sauce with a cocktail, then a layered dessert.

4.5 (1,137)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 22:30

29-19 Broadway

Aliada on Broadway cooks a large menu of Greek and Cypriot classics in a small room styled to feel like Cyprus. Start with the Greek appetizer platter, then move to fresh seafood or chicken. The owner and staff keep service warm and attentive.

4.4 (923)

Mon, 16:00 – 20:00; Wed – Thu, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri, 17:00 – 23:00; Sat, 11:00 – 23:00; Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

34-01 30th Ave.

Ovelia puts modern twists on Greek classics on 30th Avenue, from thin-cut lamb chops and halloumi fries to baklava pancakes at brunch. A dip trio led by kafteri and a sweet, shareable saganaki suit the table, and the Grexican brings mezcal to the cocktail list.