I came here for dinner with my girl friends one evening and we had a great time. This Greek spot in Astoria has been rated as Top 50 NYC (on Beli) and I can definitely see why. I recommend booking a RVSP for their indoor garden area if possible as that portion of the restaurant is stunning (pic included). Nonetheless, both their regular indoor and indoor garden area is very reminiscent of Greece. Service was great. We got their fried calamari, dakos salad, spinach pie, and safritos. Everything was great. While I thought that their fried calamari and spinach pie was pretty standard, I truly enjoyed their safritos and dakos salad. Their safritos beef shoulder was so tender and you had the option to eat it with beans, lemon potatoes, or fries. We chose their lemon potatoes and thought that it paired so well. Their dakos salad was also light, refreshing, but so flavorful. Amazing meal and probably my favorite Greek restaurant in NYC. read more

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The vibe is still great here! Very ambient at night. The server was knowledgeable about gluten free food items, which is very comforting. He mentioned grilled meats, fish, and modifications that could be done to sauces to make them gluten free. One big difference I noticed on this visit was that there is no longer the kerasma / treat offered at the end of your meal of the portokalopita or gluten free yogurt with orange syrup, so that was a bummer. The change in portions is also noticeable, particularly from the Sofrito having less meat on the plate. But, the food is very tasty and presented well! I can easily eat their Greek salad and Octopus & fava on repeat. read more

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The restaurant was beautifully decorated and the service was nice. The staff was attentive and ready to answer our questions. I thought the food was delicious overall, but there were some items that were meh. But the (free) bread was sooooo good - it was super fluffy and I couldn't stop reaching for it. We ordered the mix grill platter and the youvetsi orzo pasta, which was the perfect amount of food for 5 people. For the mix grill platter - the sirloin was perfectly seasoned, the beef patties were crumbly and flavorful, and the loukaniko was deliciously charred. However, the chicken skewers were a bit dry and the lamb chops were not as tender as I had expected. Their tzatziki is very mild and bland and their pita bread was on the thinner and harder side. The orzo dish was just okay. The pasta itself was cooked well, but I found the taste to be almost watered down; the beef chunks were also dry and failed to soak up any of the flavor from the tomato sauce. All said, I still really enjoyed my experience. I'd love to go back and try the seafood platter. read more

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Ambrosia Garden has restored my faith in Greek cuisine. The table has agreed that the food here is better than the food in Greece. Bold statement I know but from three different people who visited multiple cities in Greece, something must be brewing here at Ambrosia Garden. First off, the decoration/ambiance transported me back to a Greek island with the white interior, cool breeze (from the AC), decorated with olive trees. Combined with the welcoming and friendly service, it's like we have Greece at home. Food was spectacular, one dish after another! From the succulent shrimps on a bed of tomato based orzo, to the perfectly cooked octopus, and the lemon potato wedges. I can't tell which dish wins the fan fav cause every dish hold a special place in our tummy. If this is your first visit (like ours), I'd highly recommend the grilled octopus, moussaka croquettes, spanakopita salad, garides (shrimp) orzo, and end with the bread pudding! Looking forward to come back soon and hopefully get to try the ribeye steak this time. read more

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I wanted to enjoy my birthday dinner at a place with a lovely ambiance and good food, Ambrosia Garden fit the bill. Arriving for an early dinner we were able to be seated in the front dining room without a reservation, however reservations are recommended. The front dining room has a feel like you are dining on an outside patio and is dimly lit. I loved the feel of it. The backyard garden is also indoor, but bigger, brighter and a bit more robust. Our waiter was lovely and ready to answer questions and offer up recommendations on the menu. Some herbed bread with olives and some lovely olive oil was brought ti the table. We started with the trio of spreads which included spicy feta, tzatziki and smoked eggplant served with some warm pita bread. Each dip was well made and wonderful. The Sofrito is braised beef in a luxurious sauce over twice fried potatoes. It was excellent, the beef was fork tender, paired with the sauce and crispy potatoes made each bite heavenly. The Patstitsada Kima was like a deconstructed Pastitsio and amazing. Large pasta loaded with beef cooked in a warmly spiced sauce and topped with bechamel. They have a nice selection of cocktails and Greek wines. We ended the meal with dessert and while the name of it escapes me, it was like a trifle with honey soaked bread on the bottom and topped with custard, whipped cream and chopped pistachios. Also to note all desserts are homemade in house. So happy to have found Ambrosia Garden and can't wait to return. read more

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I recently dined at Ambrosia Garden with some friends. Based on the reviews, I expected the food to be amazing, but we were disappointed with our main courses. Some of the highlights: - ambiance, beautiful interior and comfortable - service was exceptional, we were checked on multiple times throughout our meal - apps were good: - saganaki - large portion and tasty - moussaka balls - yummy but only 2 to an order - dakos salad - the feta mousse on top was heaven, the actual salad was okay and a bit on the sweet side. - trio of dips - which had an eggplant dip, tzatziki, and spicy feta. All were tasty but not needed. The pita bread that accompanied the dips was seasoned, hot, and delicious. What you could skip if you go: - grilled octopus appetizer it was not grilled. It tasted like canned octopus salad that you can get at your local supermarket. We were thinking it was boiled, definitely not grilled. I love octopus, but I had one spoonful of this and did not eat anymore. It was not soft like grilled octopus, it was more on the tough side. Even the frozen octopus from BJs was better. Main dishes were all bland with mild flavoring,not what I expect from a Greek resto - Sofrito - yes tender like Costco's beef stew which is good, but it needed garlic, salt - other seasonings. - Arni - also bland, tender but lacking flavor. Lamb needs flavor!!! - Garides Youvetsi ( shrimp) - my friend ordered this and said it was good but bland and that she needed to season it up herself - Papoutsakia - like a deconstructed moussaka . My friend liked this and said it tasted like a grilled cheese with meat. She also liked the bechamel, but found that some pieces were seasoned and some were not it. I wanted to like this place so much, and have been wanting to visit since they opened 2 years ago. We were happy with the apps and let down with the mains. read more

Easily five stars. This was one of the most memorable dining experiences I have ever had. I was seated in a charming indoor patio, beautifully decorated to evoke a Mediterranean atmosphere. It felt relaxing. The service was attentive and excellent. The meal began with a complementary basket of sundried tomato bread. For the main entree, I ordered the garidas youvetsi - its shrimps, and I mean impressively large shrimps served with tender orzo pasta in a wonderfully rich and flavorful tomato sauce. It was absolutely fantastic! I would definitely come here again. read more

Ambrosia Garden - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Was referred by an elderly friend and she raved highly about this place. Only reason this place receives a 4 rating is because of the food as it was mediocre. We expected the food to be a bit more authentic but I understand this place has a bit of twist to Greek food. Our waiter Stergio was amazing and patient esp given it was only his second day being full-time. Absolutely loved the decor and the greenery. We mostly appreciated the no rush given we were the last customers in there. read more

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Everything. Service was top notch. Decor feels like you are in Greece. They serve you complimentary olive sun-dried tomato bread with olive oil. It was very good. We ordered Hugo and Aperol spritz'. Aperol one needed more Aperol. Calamari was the best I have ever eaten. It was served with taramas. We ordered lemon potatoes fried version; they were perfect. We also ordered Youvetsi, a beef stew dish with baby beans and a Mushroom pie-Manitaropita. Both were delicious. The pita bread was good. Wonderful experience. read more

Super pretty place with lovely decor. I got a drink there but food to go. The waiter was extremely nice and everyone had great service. My issue with the food. I ordered a Gemista (to go) and the presentation was gorgeous - ignore the picture - but it had too much oil. To the point I could taste the oil they were using. For such a beautifully decorated place, you would have expected the food to taste better. Quick note, the music was also kind of annoying to the point I wasn't able to focus on what anyone else at my table was saying. Changing the music or lowering it would be ideal. read more

Ambrosia Garden - Gemista - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

I almost never eat Greek food and this restaurant definitely made me start doubting my food choices. Unfortunately I am not sure what was ordered to be shared but everything was seriously delicious. There was not a dish in the table that was left unfinished. The pita bread was nice and soft, even the potatos were seasoned so perfectly with a nice lemony tang. The servers were extremely sweet and were very helpful when it came to my current dietary restrictions and even gave us free cake on the house because we were out celebrating a milestone. My friends and I left with full bellies and hearts and I will be back again to try more of their amazing foods! Also, the restaurant may look small, but don't worry if you come with a big party, there's more hidden seating in the back! read more

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The back area is so nice . The food was really good and I am pleased to have tried this place

What a great find and addition to our Astoria-Greek repertoire. Reservation. on Resy. We sat inside the front room which makes you feel like you are in Greece. They have outside in front tables and also an outdoor-ish garden room in the back that is lighter and airy but noisier. You cannot go wrong with the trio of dips. Best roasted eggplant. Delicious tzatziki and mildly spicy feta. Great with their grilled pita. Then roasted lemon chicken with potatoes. Chicken was average but potatoes were outstanding. Garides saganaki app for my main. Loved the tomato and feta sauce!!!! They gave us complimentary orange cake that was sweet and delicious. We ordered Greek coffee and ouzo to round it out. So glad we came and will absolutely be back. Service was lovely from start to finish. read more

Ambrosia Garden - Garides Saganaki Yum - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

The hubs and I had date night and we chose to dine at Ambrosia Garden after hearing and reading all the wonderful reviews. The service, for starters, was amazing. Everyone was so attentive. Water was constantly refilled. We were checked in on the perfect amount of time without being overbearing. Service was all smiles and everyone couldn't have been more pleasant. The atmosphere was like being transported to Greece, though I've never been, this is what I believe it would look, feel and sound like. Pleasant Greek music played in the background, perfect volume, perfect selection. The menu was that of a special one as we visited on Valentines Day (I'm a bit behind in my reviews). We were started with a basket of sundried tomato bread, which was complimentary. Delicious. A well seasoned bite to accompany our Hellenic Salad and grilled marinated Octopus. I love a salad that isn't overwhelmingly comprised of lettuce. In fact, when it's not even present I get a much more delicious bite. Tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, shallots, olives, capers, feta, oil and vinegar. A briney, bright, acidic crisp start to what was to come! Highly recommend. The octopus was one of the most tender, delicious octopus I've ever had the opportunity to indulge in. Another dish I'd recommend you having. He had the steak which he said was cooked to perfection with "cretan fries", which were just perfectly seasoned crispy AND creamy potatoes. A generous portion of flaky salt and I believe a horseradish sauce accompanied the dish tying everything together to make for an amazing bite every time. I had the sofrito, which was a slow braised beef shoulder (unbelievably tender) in a delicious sauce accompanied by the same yummy cretan fries. So good. The portions were HUGE and we left with generous leftovers because we had to save room for dessert. Dessert was perfectly balanced. Not overly sweet. Just the right amount. We shared the Sage Panna Cotta and Pistachio Profiterole. The panna cotta was SO unique! I've never had anything like it by way of a dessert. Greek yogurt, sage (WHAT? Mind blown) Lemon oil, Honey and lemon marmalade made up this flavor explosion. We agreed that this was the better of the two but that didn't mean the profiterole didn't live up to its deliciousness. A pistachio filled choux dough enveloped in warm milk chocolate, fresh strawberries, ground pistachio. So good but a familiar bite. I'd love that panna cotta every day of the week. Overall, I very highly recommend Ambrosia Garden. The price was on par with what we received and I would gladly give them my money time and time again if this is what to expect every visit. It's really that good. read more

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The decor and staff are lovely, which adds to the pleasant atmosphere. The food is good, especially the grilled lemon chicken with steamed potatoes, which was delicious. However, parking can be a bit challenging, and the selection of food and wine items is somewhat limited. read more

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Everything was top notch. Service, food, atmosphere. Sit in the back if you can (even if it means sitting at the bar).

There is no doubt now that Ambrossia Garden has established itself as one of the finest Greek restaurants in Queens. A couple of years ago, they opened when the French restaurant Chez Olivia decided to move to Manhattan. However, they kept the interior and the beautiful enclosed backyard. Their menu features a variety of Greek dishes, including popular items like Grilled Lemon Chicken, Sofrito, Trio of Spreads, Grilled Octopus, and Mushroom Pie. Other options include salads, Mezze like Tzatziki and Tirokafteri, main courses such as Biftekia and Youvetsi, and seafood like Tinian Shrimp Youvetsi. They also offer specials of the day, such as Mousaka Croquettes and Lamb Kleftiko. I highly recommend the lamb chops, octopus, and tarama, two of their top specialties. A more complete menu list is described below with prices: Appetizers  Tzatziki: $7.00$ 7.00 $7.00 Garides Saganaki: $26.00$ 26.00 $26.00 Tirokafteri: $7.00$ 7.00 $7.00 Melitzanosalata: $7.00$ 7.00 $7.00 Crispy Calamari: $19.00$ 19.00 $19.00   Salads  Lunch Hellenic Salad: $12.00$ 12.00 $12.00 Hellenic Salad: $22.00$ 22.00 $22.00 Cretan Dakos Salad: $15.00$ 15.00 $15.00 Black Eyed Beans Salad: $12.00$ 12.00 $12.00   Main Courses  From the land Youvetsi: $29.00$ 29.00 $29.00 Biftekia: $30.00$ 30.00 $30.00 Grilled Lemon Chicken: $28.00$ 28.00 $28.00 Ribeye steak: $48.00$ 48.00 $48.00 From the sea Tinian Shrimp Youvetsi: $38.00$ 38.00 $38.00 Greek Branzino Grilled: $42.00$ 42.00 $42.00 Grilled Shrimps (5): $22.00$ 22.00 $22.00   Sides  Lemon Potatoes: $9.00$ 9.00 $9.00 Cretan fries: $9.00$ 9.00 $9.00 Horta (Seasonal Greens): $9.00$ 9.00 $9.00   Desserts  Portokalopita: $10.00$ 10.00 Galaktoboureko: (Price not listed)  An extra dessert comes in complimentary of the restaurant, Overall, we found the restaurant clean and cozy with excellent wait service. So, in my book, it is a definite recommendation if you are in the neighborhood, putting many of the older established restaurants to shame. read more

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This place was such a great vibe, the service was top notch and the atmosphere was amazing, it felt like a small street in Greece. The food portions was a good size and will definitely go back read more

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when you can't get to Greece, you need to come here. I know spinach pie could be a nothing type of dish however here it is incredible my husband ordered the eggplant main which could be easily enjoy for two people efficient staff, we will definitely come back read more

Ambrosia Garden - back garden - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Ambrosia Garden is truly a little gem -- a hidden standout even among the many wonderful Greek restaurants in Astoria. Nico, the owner, together with his father, built this labor of love from the ground up -- literally sourcing beautiful reclaimed wood and handcrafting the tables themselves. The space feels like stepping into a magical Aegean garden, intimate and transportive from the moment you walk in. That's just the beginning. We were welcomed so warmly by a genuinely gracious staff who guided us through an incredible tasting experience featuring many of Nico's grandmother's cherished recipes. From the warm, homemade olive and sun-dried tomato bread that started the evening, to the unique and authentic starters, to perfectly executed mains -- every dish felt thoughtful and deeply rooted in tradition. The wine and cocktail selections were fabulous, complementing the meal beautifully. And just when we thought it couldn't get better, the team surprised us with a stunning assortment of their favorite desserts "on them." They were all outstanding, especially a decadent chocolate pudding/mousse creation topped with nuts -- we're still talking about it. What makes Ambrosia Garden truly special is the feeling behind it all. The staff seemed genuinely happy and proud to help bring Nico's dream to life, and that joy carries through the entire experience. It feels like a little vacation in the middle of Queens -- perfect for family, friends, date night, or even a private celebration. We will absolutely be back. read more

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Such warm and friendly service, food prepared authentically, bustling and busy place with a lovely garden dining area hidden in the back - recommend the bougardi feta app to start, Papoutsakia eggplant dish and the delicious choco balls for dessert! read more

Cute new Greek spot in Astoria, well presented and clean. Staff is friendly and prepared and knowledgeable. Portions are good sizes. Food is good, tasty and well presented. They get three stars for a few reasons: 1) 3% credit card fee is not acceptable when prices are in line with manhattan prices 2) they didn't have any gluten free bread and instead proposed cucumber sticks, but then charged $5 for it. If bread is free for everyone else why would I have to pay $5 because I'm allergic to gluten and you don't have a substitute? 3) tip machine selection starts at 20% (understanding that you can do "other" but still a bit aggressive to start at 20%) Altogether, solid spot, however next to all the old Greek spots of Astoria I think I'd choose the classics over it next time (slightly cheaper and staff is more friendly, and they don't charge for cucumber sticks substitutes) read more

Ambrosia Garden - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Beautiful Greek restaurant located in Astoria with beautiful decor that transports you to Greece. Love the addition of olive trees and overall ambiance. Great service on a busy Saturday night, attentive and helpful waiters. Delicious cocktails and house mocktails. Large portion sizes, best for family style. Octopus was okay, a little bit on the fishy side. However loved the risotto and beef with beans. read more

Ambrosia Garden - Youvetsi - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Was looking for a place to try some Greek food, and this please held was perfect. The ambience, people and customer service was on point. The food was very light and delicious. They gave us complimentary dessert, which was really good. read more

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Well, as a first timevisit visitor, they just gained another seven customers! Our party was Very impressed with those authentic Greek dishes,the service,and ambience. Although the restaurant front of looks small, there is plenty of room in the back. I would recommend sitting in the "Greek Garden" which is an enclosed structure with plenty of sunlight, and a warm feeling. There are about twenty items on the menus, of which there are about 8 entrees. This is probably why every entree was cooked to perfection! When ordering an entrée, you should consider that it is plenty for two people. These are family style dishes! Will I be back? Definitely! For all the lamb lovers out there, it is a must try. read more

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I was for dinner last night with my family. I general the quality of food and service was really good. Two things I didn't like were Levraki fish fried! The amount of fish and its freshness were admirable, but making it fried was a loss. The fresh fish has to be grilled! Second, it was frustrating to find out at the end 3% surchage for using credit card to pay! Gus, Bayside, Queens. read more

Really great place. Wonderful ambience, highly attentive service and terrific food. Took a friend out for a birthday dinner and we both came away completely satisfied with the meal. I highly recommend. We both started with YiaYia's Spinach Pie which was almost a meal in itself and very well done. He had the Arni and I had the Papoutsakia and it was just wonderful. It's definitely a place to go back to and a good find. read more

Food was delicious and service was amazing from the host and Kleo both. This place is a gem, highly recommend checking them out while you are here. read more

Great food very nice young Greek American waiter a few months back. Lovely setting too

We had a terrible time and won't be returning. We figured we would finally give Ambrosia a try and it was a mistake. First, they sat us right next to the front door which meant it was freezing cold. If they had heat on, I certainly didn't know it, and I had to keep my coat on the entire night. Any time the door opened we were blasted with ice cold air. Then, we finally got one menu to share which revealed that this night was a prix fixe only. They did not indicate when we made reservations that there would be a prix fixe menu so that was already strike two. I never order three courses as that's just too much food but now I was forced to order an app, entree, and dessert, which would total $140 per couple. Ridiculously overpriced! We started with meatballs and a cheese pie. We also ordered a bottle of wine. We eventually got the meatballs which were enjoyable. We noticed we hadn't gotten our other app yet but assumed they were backed up. Our app plate was cleared and still no other app. An hour passed and still nothing! Finally, one of our entrees was brought out. But it was only one so now we are still missing an app and only one of us has our dinner. This is like restaurant 101 - you don't only bring out one person's entree because now it'll get cold while the other person waits for theirs! After some time passes, my entree comes out except it isn't what I ordered! So now we have one entree getting cold, one missing app, and a wrong entree. We finally had to flag down the person who was at the host stand to explain all the issues happening. He took the wrong entree back and now we still have only one entree on the table. After almost TWO hours my entree finally comes out along with the app that we should have had about an hour and a half ago. We ended up wrapping up most of our food to go but still had to wait for dessert. Dessert was clearly an afterthought. The profiterole was a mushy cream puff in a bowl covered in chocolate and the panna cotta was basically a tart soup. Certainly not even close to being worth the amount of money they charged for it as part of a prix fixe menu. We couldn't wait to get out of there. It was a three hour experience that left us with regrets. With all of the many Greek restaurants in the area I have no reason to ever come back to this one. read more

Ambrosia Garden - Meatball app - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Beautiful ambiance and great food. It was slightly salty for me, but great for sharing with a group! It's located in a block with lots of delicious Greek food. read more

Ambrosia Garden - Grilled Shrimps (6) - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Service was fantastic. We were greeted with an enthusiastic and warm welcome. All the flavors and freshness of the fish and octopus was just outstanding. We felt like we were in one of the Greek islands. Be sure to make reservations they do get very busy. We are excited to go back very soon. read more

Beautiful restaurant. Wonderful kind staff. Food is amazing. Quality ingredients and authentic Greek food. Highly recommend for a date night or special occasion. read more

We have gone back to this restaurant several times since opening The owner and chef are very personable and accommodating The food and service is amazing and the ambiance is very satisfying with ongoing improvements . Seating and tables are very comfortable I love this place and will be back often The complimentary dessert is also a must read more

Great service waiters were helpful with the menu and wine list. The food was amazing.

They need to work on their table service, and greetings for customers who walk in the door. There was no one to greet you and sit you down. The tables and chairs were uncomfortable and seating was often under air conditioning vents. read more

Cozy little Greek place. Friendly and attentive service. Clean. Good food. Not too pricey. Good size portions. Give this place a shot!

Delicious lunch in a lovely setting. It was very empty for lunch so it wasn't initially clear if they were open. We were seated in the back which is lovely, inviting and cool (on a hot summer day). We split the spreads which were yummy- eggplant, feta and tzatziki. I had the Arno- lamb, potatoes and artichoke. It was delicious. We'll be back. read more

Excellent ambience and delicious food. Wonderful place: very surprised by the outstanding experience in a sweet environment

A hidden gem Greek place in New York that opened just last year! I almost had missed this place because we had wanted to go somewhere else but realized that it was closing soon so we came here instead after seeing the great reviews. The reviews were not wrong! The restaurant had such a cute interior toward the back that made you feel like you were dining in a garden! We ordered the tzatziki, sofrito, and lavraki Frikase. The tzatziki was so flavorful and had a thicker consistency that was so addicting. For our mains we got the sofrito which had slow cooked beef with crispy potatoes. The beef was nicely tender and the potatoes were so crispy and airy not just crispy hard! The sauce that was paired with it was so addicting that I kept dipping my potatoes in it. The lavraki Frikase was essentially a branzino fillet that was grilled and sat on top of a pile of veggies. The fish was very tasty and personally I didn't think the sauce on the side was necessary. The vegetables were surprisingly deliciously and tender that was just so satisfying to eat and I kept going for more! The meal ended with a complimentary citrusy flavored cake that was paired with yogurt (not pictured) and this ending wrapped this experience in a nice package. For a complimentary dessert, it did not need to be so good. Lastly our server was amazing and helped us with picking out the dishes and even had nice conversations with us. This is definitely a hidden gem that I want to come back to and have the food again! read more

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