The Big Apple has something to offer for every taste. With a strong Greek diaspora population residing in Astoria, Queens, it is almost natural to have a wide range of restaurants and tavernas offering delightful journeys through the tastes of the Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.
Traditional flavors and products from the homeland including tzatziki, gyros, calamari, fresh fish, roast lamb and loukoumades are some of the most prefered and appreciated dishes. So if you’re looking for a dinner out in town that will bring back memories of Greece or simply enjoy the original tastes of the country’s cuisine, here follow some of the most praised places to please the palate and stomach.
Periyali is an upscale Greek restaurant praised for both its excellent specialties and prices. The comfortable space and the quiet and relaxed atmosphere make it ideal for an easy-going dinner out. The fresh grilled seafood, especially the octopus, and the lamb chops are among the best dishes to try. The service is good and the average main course price is $25. The restaurant is located on 35 W 20th St between 5th and 6th Avenues in New York. Visit periyali for more information or reservations.
Thalassa Restaurant is not only a delight to the throat but to the eyes as well. The old store house has been transformed into a splendid restaurant featuring wooden tables from Mykonos, a marble bar and subtle lighting that makes the overall feeling more Greek-like and more comfortable. Praised for its elegant atmosphere, discrete and friendly service, its well presented and tasteful food, this restaurant may be a bit pricey, but is definitely an original choice to go with. The restaurant is set on 179 Franklin St between Hudson and Greenwich St, New York. Visit thalassa for more information and reservations.
Pylos restaurant may be a bit pricey but is certainly worth visiting – at least once. With a good reputation for its Greek wines, the restaurant offers a variant menu of seafood and meat dishes as well as cheese delights that promise to leave you completely satisfied. The cozy atmosphere and inventive interior design combining the traditional with the modern make it an excellent choice for groups of friends or families. The restaurant is on 128 E 7th St between Ave A & 1st St, New York. For more information and reservations click here.
Agnanti is a Greek taverna located in the Astoria section of Queens. With a patio dining area open in the summer, the taverna can be visited all year long. The specialty of Agnanti is pastitsada, rooster cooked in tomato sauce with pasta, but the seafood dishes are not to be missed. The appetizers and mezedes are what make Agnanti’s fans so loyal, while the family-like atmosphere will make you even hungrier. The address of Agnanti is 19-06 Ditmars Blvd Astoria, New York, and its website can be accessed here.
Estiatorio Milos offers fresh fish on a daily basis which makes it perfect for seafood fans. The restaurant is decorated in a modern fashion but stays true to the traditional simplicity of the Greek cuisine. The deserts are a must too. The prices may be a bit high, so take a lot of friends or your family with you to share the dining out costs. The service and flavors will make the cooking waiting all worthwhile. The restaurant is located on 125 W 55th St between 6th & 7th Aves, New York. For more information and reservations visit Milos.ca.
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