Loved this place, was so impressed. Food is delicious and has a great modern twist on Greek food in the Astoria area. Service is quite slow but it was busy, we came for brunch. Will return again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Equach
Great place for mediterranian brunch in the middle of astoria. Came back Feb 2026. Still as good as before.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omar Zurita
Been here over the summer. The food has always been good, and the staff have been friendly and on point. Definitely recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikoleta
It was amazing! We had a great time and the waiter and all the staff really made the experience perfect! Best way to celebrate our birthdays!
Noah
Get the lamb. Amazing. Drinks and food were good as well as the ambiance. Service was okay - every substitute cost a dollar or two and was met with distain but it is what it is. I'd still come back.
Nick Magnanti
We’ve been wanting to check out this place for a while! The food was good. The dip trio was good, with the standout being the Kafteri. The hummus and tzatziki were fine but nothing to write home about.
The saganaki was also good, but very rich and sweet - I’d say you really need at least 4 people to make this one worth it.
For entrees, we got the lamb special, country style chicken & fried calamari. The lamb and chicken were great but I wasn’t the biggest fan of the calamari or the sauce it came with.
The main issue I had was the service. Our server was incredibly dry and not personable. I don’t think he smiled once and just overall seemed like he didn’t want to be there. For how much you’re paying at this place, I’d expect to at least be treated a little better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Angelo T
Fantastic greek restaurant but elevated. Food is always good but the last time I was completely blown away. Sesame covered feta with honey is always a hit, this time s got the pork chops and I was transported back to Greece!!! Flavors were spot on. Burgers are great, lamb tigania is outstanding, everything is so good and they don't try to Americanize Greek food, they make innovative dishes work authentic Greek flavors in a very unique way. It's hard to describe other than saying it will surprise you because it is not the typical food you find in every greek restaurant while bringing back to Greece at the same time, if that makes sense. Will definitely not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Stippell
Best meal I’ve had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rza Mollaev
What an incredible dinner experience. Our server Gabby was such a special part of our visit to Ovelia. She was so knowledgeable on the menu & recommended the best dishes! We shared mussels, halloumi fries, & the thinly cut lamb chops (which were SO delicious.) I am not from the US and lamb is usually smelly here, but this lamb reminded me of home! The Grexican is a really yummy mezcal cocktail to go with your meal. Thank you Gabby for making our experience so wonderful & putting together a wonderful selection of dishes for us. Cant wait to come back and try other things on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Athena
First impression walking in - the place felt warm, modern, and inviting. Great decor, subtle with special touches showing appreciation for the traditional Greek taverna. My favorite pieces of decor were the wood chair backs with handpainted Greek sayings on them. The service was top notch. I wish I caught our server's name... she was polite, attentive, social but not intrusive, and very patient. I was catching up with a friend I haven't seen for over a year and an hour must have passed before we even looked at the menu. For the food - We started with the feta cubes coated in sesame seeds and drizzled in honey - absolute perfection. The zucchini spiral fries were light but crispy and the dipping sauce is addicting. The chicken kontosouvli was full of flavor, but the most pleasant surprise was the dako salad. I was so impressed that they used mizithra instead of the typical feta. I've always said if I had to pick a last meal for whatever reason, it would be dako and sfakian pita (if you know, you know.). I would come here again just for the dako - that's how good it was. The drinks were just as amazing - kudos to the bartender. We went with “The Sage” for me - because I'm Cretan and can't pass up “Malotira” anything... also known as tsai tou vounou (tea of the mountain) and my girlfriend went with a mastiha infused cocktail which was one of her favorite flavors from the island of Chios. Everything about this place hit the mark: ambiance, service, food, and drinks. Can't wait to go back. You won't be disappointed!
Ovelia is one of the absolute best places to eat in Astoria. The owners are passionate about what they do and it shows: The menu is creative, unique and always delicious. Love the feta cubes, the famous red sangria and the Monastoraki Bifteki. This has been one of our favorite places to eat in Astoria for years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley
Service was amazing and the food was really good! The waitresses and bartender were friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning!
William Simeonidis
A true staple in Astoria Queens. One of the best spots for lunch, dinner and brunch!! The owners are wonderful and their team is exceptional, specially Kolleen, the manager. She’s the best!! Pete and Chris have truly outdone themselves with the location and the food. Been here plenty of times, the cocktails are excellent and the food is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia Celice
This place offers exceptional price-quality balance. Fair costs, quality attention, and delicious cooking available. The service team and the food are ideally matched. The rates are customer-friendly and ingredients are quality. The neighborhood appreciates these options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gregg
Fun place, interesting twists on traditional Greek food, in a good way. Food was very good. We had several appetizers (meze) and we all agreed the sesame and honey feta cubes were fantastic. The service was superb and Penelope, our server, was wonderful. Bravo! The only thing I can quibble about was two of the signature cocktails that, while excellent, had so much pebbled ice that there was less liquid than we would have liked. We would definitely go back. Epharisto!
Loved this place, was so impressed. Food is delicious and has a great modern twist on Greek food in the Astoria area. Service is quite slow but it was busy, we came for brunch. Will return again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Great place for mediterranian brunch in the middle of astoria. Came back Feb 2026. Still as good as before.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been here over the summer. The food has always been good, and the staff have been friendly and on point. Definitely recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was amazing! We had a great time and the waiter and all the staff really made the experience perfect! Best way to celebrate our birthdays!
Get the lamb. Amazing. Drinks and food were good as well as the ambiance. Service was okay - every substitute cost a dollar or two and was met with distain but it is what it is. I'd still come back.
We’ve been wanting to check out this place for a while! The food was good. The dip trio was good, with the standout being the Kafteri. The hummus and tzatziki were fine but nothing to write home about.
The saganaki was also good, but very rich and sweet - I’d say you really need at least 4 people to make this one worth it.
For entrees, we got the lamb special, country style chicken & fried calamari. The lamb and chicken were great but I wasn’t the biggest fan of the calamari or the sauce it came with.
The main issue I had was the service. Our server was incredibly dry and not personable. I don’t think he smiled once and just overall seemed like he didn’t want to be there. For how much you’re paying at this place, I’d expect to at least be treated a little better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Fantastic greek restaurant but elevated. Food is always good but the last time I was completely blown away. Sesame covered feta with honey is always a hit, this time s got the pork chops and I was transported back to Greece!!! Flavors were spot on. Burgers are great, lamb tigania is outstanding, everything is so good and they don't try to Americanize Greek food, they make innovative dishes work authentic Greek flavors in a very unique way. It's hard to describe other than saying it will surprise you because it is not the typical food you find in every greek restaurant while bringing back to Greece at the same time, if that makes sense. Will definitely not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best meal I’ve had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an incredible dinner experience. Our server Gabby was such a special part of our visit to Ovelia. She was so knowledgeable on the menu & recommended the best dishes! We shared mussels, halloumi fries, & the thinly cut lamb chops (which were SO delicious.) I am not from the US and lamb is usually smelly here, but this lamb reminded me of home! The Grexican is a really yummy mezcal cocktail to go with your meal. Thank you Gabby for making our experience so wonderful & putting together a wonderful selection of dishes for us. Cant wait to come back and try other things on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First impression walking in - the place felt warm, modern, and inviting. Great decor, subtle with special touches showing appreciation for the traditional Greek taverna. My favorite pieces of decor were the wood chair backs with handpainted Greek sayings on them. The service was top notch. I wish I caught our server's name... she was polite, attentive, social but not intrusive, and very patient. I was catching up with a friend I haven't seen for over a year and an hour must have passed before we even looked at the menu. For the food - We started with the feta cubes coated in sesame seeds and drizzled in honey - absolute perfection. The zucchini spiral fries were light but crispy and the dipping sauce is addicting. The chicken kontosouvli was full of flavor, but the most pleasant surprise was the dako salad. I was so impressed that they used mizithra instead of the typical feta. I've always said if I had to pick a last meal for whatever reason, it would be dako and sfakian pita (if you know, you know.). I would come here again just for the dako - that's how good it was. The drinks were just as amazing - kudos to the bartender. We went with “The Sage” for me - because I'm Cretan and can't pass up “Malotira” anything... also known as tsai tou vounou (tea of the mountain) and my girlfriend went with a mastiha infused cocktail which was one of her favorite flavors from the island of Chios. Everything about this place hit the mark: ambiance, service, food, and drinks. Can't wait to go back. You won't be disappointed!
Restaurantji Recommends
Ovelia is one of the absolute best places to eat in Astoria. The owners are passionate about what they do and it shows: The menu is creative, unique and always delicious. Love the feta cubes, the famous red sangria and the Monastoraki Bifteki. This has been one of our favorite places to eat in Astoria for years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was amazing and the food was really good! The waitresses and bartender were friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning!
A true staple in Astoria Queens. One of the best spots for lunch, dinner and brunch!!
The owners are wonderful and their team is exceptional, specially Kolleen, the manager. She’s the best!!
Pete and Chris have truly outdone themselves with the location and the food.
Been here plenty of times, the cocktails are excellent and the food is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place offers exceptional price-quality balance. Fair costs, quality attention, and delicious cooking available. The service team and the food are ideally matched. The rates are customer-friendly and ingredients are quality. The neighborhood appreciates these options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun place, interesting twists on traditional Greek food, in a good way. Food was very good. We had several appetizers (meze) and we all agreed the sesame and honey feta cubes were fantastic. The service was superb and Penelope, our server, was wonderful. Bravo! The only thing I can quibble about was two of the signature cocktails that, while excellent, had so much pebbled ice that there was less liquid than we would have liked. We would definitely go back. Epharisto!
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