Ordered from here last night and absolutely loved the food. The tzatziki and tarama dips were SO good. The half chicken with spinach rice was solid but lacked salt. Still, I'd order from here again for sure. So nice to have found a Greek food spot in Brooklyn with affordable prices. read more

Avlee Greek Kitchen - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

An authentic family owned Greek restaurant offering delicious food . We started with the hummus dish with fresh pita. It was fresh and flavorful. We also had the Keftethakia. Meatballs in a tomato basil sauce. These were by far the standout dish. The meatballs were tender and hearty and simmered in a simple sauce. We also had the Spanakopita. They also did not disappoint. The Mousaka was robust with a mixture of flavors, onions and tomatoes. Service was excellent and assisted us with our selections. The restaurant is small and cozy, and there were many people picking up orders to go. I highly recommend Avlee if looking for authentic greek dishes. read more

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Such a great deal in the neighborhood. We ordered to go this time. I got the lamb gyro on pita, and we also had the chicken cubes sandwich on pita--huge portions. Best tzatziki in town, hands down. Service was courteous and friendly, which I always appreciate. A solid go-to spot. read more

Always a great spot for a fresh and tasty dinner. Lots of choices and all are delicous. Service is always friendly and quick. Takeout is great or the restaurant is quaint and cozy if you want to sit. Wonderful neighborhood spot! read more

We ordered delivery and the food was delicious. Working an 18 hr shift the options available here were greatly appreciated. Had the whole bronzino, half roasted chicken, and roasted veggies, all solid. I'm sure under proper circumstances the food would be amazing. Seasoning on veggies and chicken were awesome. Will definitely return to dine in person. read more

Nice restaurant close to the F/G station, you can park on the street, and there are buses that go down Smith. The menu is confusing; they have a code for vegetarian options, but that includes fish roe and octopus. If you want to be sure, just ask about the item you're ordering. The lentil soup is a good hearty portion, and the spanakopita is excellent. Lots of filling, well mixed and prepared (I.e. they don't just toss big chunks of feta with frozen spinach and call it a day like some places do). They were out of the beers on the menu but the house wine was fine. It smelled a bit strange in the back but in the front it was fine, so probably not something that happens often. Relatedly? single stall restroom in the back. Fast and friendly service. Pay cash to avoid a 4% surcharge! read more

Avlee Greek Kitchen - Lentil soup - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Avlee Greek Kitchen in Carol Gardens is a family-owned Greek restaurant serving affordable platters and gyros stuffed to the brim. We shared the lamb souvlaki platter and the gyro pita. Our preference was for the gyro but both were generously portioned. We recommend this for a casual dinner or weekday takeout meal read more

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I've been to Avlee twice and the food is both tasty and plentiful. When I first went, plenty of people popped by for takeout, but there weren't as many people dining in. That wasn't the case this second time, when it was packed by 7:15 on a Tuesday. Good for them! My go-to is the chicken souvlaki platter (although it no longer comes with the bright, tangy sauce that accompanied it the first time) and you get to choose from many great sides. The horta revithia (kale and chickpeas in chicken broth), okra in tomato basil sauce, and gigandes (white beans in onion tomato dill sauce) are all stewed down, comforting, and flavorful. I also enjoyed the lemon potatoes even though they were a tad drier than I would've liked. All their platters also come with salad and warm, fresh pita accompanied by thick, garlicky tzatziki. Sooo good. The Greek yogurt with sour cherry compote.. was the perfect way to finish my meal. The yogurt was tart and creamy with a surprising density, and it went perfectly with the sweetness of the sour cherries and syrup. They also sell an amazingly intense sour cherry soda, and this is coming from someone who doesn't normally care about soda if it's not topped with ice cream. On my first visit I bought two: one for there, one to go. read more

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It's been a hot minute since I've Yelped. That said, I have time today. Avlee is my go-to delivery spot when I'm craving a gyro. It took me years - and I do mean years - to find a spot that makes them this well. The meat is always seasoned perfectly, the tzatziki is on point, and the fries are a nice touch to gyro. Avlee is also a fave when I host and want to order out. The Greek fries are my favorite side, because who doesn't love fries - but the other sides are also fresh and delicious. Lastly, and very importantly, make sure you add both a lemon luxe and cherry luxe soda to your order. You will not be disappointed. read more

I Love this little Gem! A dear friend brought me here tonight. The Souvlaki was Perfection. The salad and bean dish we ordered was delicious and fresh. I brought home a desert, I wish I could spell it. :-) It is just like having it from your Yiayia. I can't wait to bring other friends! read more

The negative ratings don't reflect the quality food I was served today. The people are pleasant and the food is delicious. I've visited repeatedly and service quality remains high. Their menu offers consistent excellence throughout. Another meal here awaits me. read more

I stopped into Avlee Kitchen for a Souvlaki. I had a seat and I enjoyed my lunch. The Pita Bread was very fresh, the pork was tender, and the Tzatziki sauce well made. I am deducting a star for two reasons. The restaurant needs a thorough cleaning, and there is 3% upcharge for credit cards. My bill will a bottle of Seltzer was $14.85. Thank U next! read more

My impressions just reinforce what others have already shared. Beyond the menu, staff friendliness stands out. This restaurant balances cost and quality effectively. I've tried across the menu and found no disappointments. If I could, I'd make this a regular spot! read more

Local Greek place. Simple setting but really good and fresh food. Great value for money.

Avlee is a consistent restaurant! We've been coming here for the past year since we discovered and there's not even 1 time where we had anything bad to say. It's authentic quality green food, great portions and flavors always on point I recommend this place to every single person that wants a place to eat around Caroll Gardens and I'll continue to be a recurrent customer because I love it! The owners are extremely nice and the service is always good. 10/10 place! read more

Avlee Greek Kitchen - Pita Gyro and Greek Fries - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Avlee Greek Kitchen is a cozy + quaint establishment that serves some of tbe best Greek Food that I have had thus far. The three of us went to Avlee last night for dinner as per Nicole B.'s fantastic recommendation and we enjoyed every bite of our meals. Desserts were also ordered and everything was absolutely delicious! Avlee Greek Kitchen is accessible via the F/G Train to Carroll Street and then walking up a short distance to the restaurant. Server Stephanie greeted me with a warm smile and directed me to our table. Once all three of us were present, Stephanie inquired about and we decided on our orders - decisions were made to get different side orders with our platters so that we could taste one another's side dishes. Each Platter comes w/ Pita Bread w/ Two Side Dishes + Salad. The Following was Ordered - Psistaria (Grill) - Gyro Platter - Lamb, Beef w/ Herbs + Spices Chicken Souvlaki Platters - Skewered Chicken Sinotheftika (Sides) - Artichoke & Lentils braised in Cumin + Corriander Greek Fries w/ Feta Cheese + Lemon Oil Dressing. Kritharaki - Misko Orzo Pasta w/ Grated Kefalograviera Cheese. Horta Revithia - Sautéed Kale, Roasted Chick Peas, Shallots in Chicken Broth. Spanakorizo - Sautéed Spinach, Rice, Onion, Dill. Okra Glyka (Desserts) - Baklava - Walnuts & Almonds wrapped in Phyllo w/ Honey + Syrup. Yogurt w/ Sour Cherry Compote. Such a Spectacular Meal - Everything I ate seemed to have been made with the freshest ingredients, seasonings, sauces, etc. Stating that there was raving about the meal throughout the dining experience would definitely be an understatement. I could not stop thinking about the next that I will be coming here for dinner. I was blessed w/ the opportunity to taate desserts that others ordered and the Baklava + Yogurt w/ Sour Cherry Compote were both so good. The Lux Sour Cherry Soda was consumed so quickly that I had to order another one to take home. Instagram- @avleegreekkitchen. Email - info@AvleeGreekKitchen.com. one can fo to theit website- www.avleegreekkitchen.com to order online, to purchase giftcards, to partake of their catering services, to order customized gifts baskets, etc. Hours of Operation are everyday from 5pm-9pm. Avlee Greek Kitchen will be closed on Christmas Day, but will be open on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve + New Year's Day. Thanks to Stephanie and all of the wonderful staff at Avlee Greek Kitchen for the lovely customer service + awesome food! read more

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Tasty Greek food! We got the spread pikilia to start off, which was 3 dips (we chose the fava mani, taramosalata, and tirokafteri) + pita (we chose grilled). My favorite hands down was the taramosalata which had fish roe in it, but wasn't a fan of fava mani as it tastes like some sort of hummus and I recently got tired of hummus. However, the fava mani was my bf's favorite. Then we shared a mousaka with greek fries as a side. It was my first time trying mousaka and I knew I was going to enjoy it because it has a lot of cheese! Overall the food was solid but not sure if I'd come back often since it was kind of expensive for the portions. read more

Avlee Greek Kitchen - Spread Pikilia - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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If you want to try some fried pita and be blown away, Avlee Greek Kitchen is your friend. We ordered the "spread pikilia" [$19]- three dips of your choice served with either grilled pita, fried pita, or cucumber- for the table and it was just wow. I think everyone's favorite dip was "Tzatziki"because there was the least of it left haha. We also shared the fried "kalamaraki" (calamari) [$12], but it was a letdown because it lacked flavor. Maybe the grilled option would have been better... Since we got "Greek fries" [$7.50] for the table, I asked for regular fries as the side for my main dish to change things up. And also because the "Greek fries" were too soggy... like poutine but without much flavor. The only good thing was the feta cheese wasn't too gamey. Unfortunately, the "pastitsio" [$19] that I wanted was not available so I settled for its neighbor on the menu, "moussaka". But not just any "mousaka" - vegetarian "mousaka" [$19]. Since I found such delight in the fried pita, I thought I'd try another new dish. Alas, it was way too healthy for my taste buds. I normally don't like red wine but the bottle of 2011 Harlafatis [$30] that we had didn't have much of a yeast taste. Parking wasn't too bad. We found a few spots within a block or two away from the restaurant on a Saturday night. read more

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Been here twice already and both times it was very enjoyable! The atmosphere is very causal but inviting. A few tables up front and a few in front of the open kitchen. The wait staff was lovely and the service was awesome. I got the gyro platter with lamb and it comes with 2 sides. The meat was delicious and honeslty you can not go wrong with any of the sides. I think the next time am going to get the sandwich with fries, maybe the chicken....everything was so tasty and fresh anything will be good. My new Greek go to:-) read more

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I eat here often and have never had a bad meal. All the traditional Greek dishes are done very well. Generous portions, lots of variety, friendly service, and reasonable prices. One of my favorite casual places. read more

This is a fantastic place with traditional food that I've enjoyed for over 12 years. The food is always incredible, and I love bringing my family here. I highly recommend it to everyone because it has a warm, inviting atmosphere with delicious Greek spices. read more

Love this place! Some dishes are better than others, but there's plenty of options & variety. Wish they served tahini sauce and that the salad dressing was slightly less sweet. But, all in all, great food. We'll continue to revisit when we're in the area. read more

Really phenomenal, high quality Greek food. I've ordered a bunch of stuff here for pickup orders and it's been consistently good. The chicken skewer platter is an incredible portion for $17 with chicken, pita, salad, and two sides. There are a lot of choices for sides but I usually opt for the orzo (good and filling, but a little bland) and the lemon potatoes (incredible). The chicken could be a little less dry, although overall it's a nice size skewer and has a good flavor. Last time my boyfriend and I ordered he had the gyro and the meatballs and I had the gyro pita and avgolemono soup. The soup was fantastic and the gyro pita was as well, although I have a slight bone to pick with the fact that my gyro was about $9 and his was $5.50 and mine was a significantly smaller portion of meat. Although mine came with lettuce, tzatziki, tomato, and onion, it seemed like an artificially high markup for what was realistically close to half the portion of meat. The meatballs were like $10 and only came with three small ones. All in all, pricing is weirdly irregular. This can either be a super cheap delicious lunch or an expensive delicious lunch depending on how you decide to order. That being said, all of it is great food. It's counter service on the inside with some tables which is a nice way of eating in a more casual setting. Will definitely get again. read more

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I was out with a friend a couple nights ago and the restaurant we'd originally planned on turned out to be temporarily closed. My friend suggested Avlee because she'd heard good things. At first I had my heart set on Italian because that's what we had planned at first, but looking at the online menu for Avlee I thought it looked nice, so we decided to give it a try. It turned out to be a great idea! We were seated in the back garden (it's pretty small, just a few tables - but they had room for us). Our server was very nice and we greatly enjoyed everything we had. I had a glass of wine and we shared a Spanakopita appetizer. For my entree, I had moussaka which comes with a garnish salad and your choice of side. I got the sauteed spinach, which was delicious. There was something baked in there (some spices maybe? Couldn't quite identify it) that made it extra-flavorful. And the moussaka was wonderful. I hope to get back here again before too long! read more

Really loved this place. We have ordered for delivery several times now and the food quality is very strong. Great flavors and spices in pretty standard Greek cuisine. Especially love how they do greens. The folks who work there are great too. We inadvertently ordered take out instead of delivery on Caviar and Caviar would not switch it. So we called the restaurant and they immediately had one of their own delivery guys deliver it to us. Highly recommended! read more

Awesome food! The lemon potatoes melt in your mouth; I don't live in nyc anymore, but I dream about these and always come back when I'm visiting. read more

Authentic flavors and quality! Tried Avlee for the first time tonight and as a native Greek I will be back! The octopus and Moussaka were our favorites! The team working was so kind and were working hard! read more

One of my favorite restaurants! I have been a long time customer for at least 2 years. The owners and all the employees are very welcoming and kind. The restaruant is cozy and intimate. I have had the roasted wild salmon, shrimp (grilled and on skewers), spanakopita, fava fritters/falafel, 3 dips of my choosing which is usually tzatziki, hummus, and baba ghanoush, which comes with cucumber and triangular pita wedges, fakies/lentil soup, Greek fries, and baklava. The food and service are excellent. It is well worth a visit. read more

Went here with a friend after reading many great reviews about this place. After perusing the menu, we decided to order the trio of dips and went with the tzatziki, eggplant, and hummus--they brought out an order of the spicy feta too, along with pita. The pita was good and the dips were all tasty. Our favorite was definitely the tzatziki followed by the hummus and eggplant and then spicy feta. For our main dish we split a gyro platter and a chicken skewer platter with sides of grilled veggies and greek fries. The chicken was definitely the most lackluster part of the meal as it was overcooked and lacked flavor. However, the gyro made up for it as it was so tasty and the portion size was large. Both the Greek fries and veggies were very good and big portions as well. Overall, this was more than enough food for the two of us and it came to almost an even $50 total--which is a steal. Food also came out quickly and wait staff was friendly and attentive. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood. read more

Avlee Greek Kitchen - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great homey feel with wonderful, friendly staff. Food is consistently great and fresh and portion sizes are HUGE!

STAY AT HOME, EVERYONE. FLATTEN THE CURVE!!! This place's menu is interesting dichotomy. You look in from the street, and it looks like a cozy sitdown Greek restaurant. You walk in, and the open kitchen is situated like a hot food station counter. Then you look at the menu, and the prices are all over the place. You can get an $8 pita sandwich, or a $28 baked fish. There was even a $42 salad with octopus (for two). I wasn't feeling too fancy, so I just went with the chicken souvlaki pita. Got it loaded with all the fixins, so definitely had that raw onion breath for the rest of the night. Portion size was great, and was a hell of a deal. There's not much of a waiting room inside (and it gets pretty warm cuz of the open kitchen), but luckily the sandwich was made pretty quickly (it also looked like they were busting out delivery/takeout order like mad. Would definitely come back for a proper full Greek meal! read more

It's been almost four years since I first stopped by Avlee, and in all that time, they haven't let me down yet. While I've known they had the real deal Greek food for a long time, I didn't realize what a great delivery option they were until recently.* First of all, if you order a gyro platter, you will get enough meat to feed me and six of my wives. Not that I have six wives, I just meant that the one wife I have doesn't eat that much meat, and we could feed her six times over with the gyro platter. I'm not a polygamist. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Secondly, in addition to all that meat (and the accompanying fresh-baked pita), you can also get all kinds of sides and dips. And I'm not talking about some mere "eggplant dip," I'm talking about the real deal Melitzanosalata. Get yourself some Kritharaki, all the Horta Revithia, a little Taramosalata, and rejoice. I am partial to the gyro meat, but I think I'm going to branch out; I can't wait to try the Keftethakia and the Arni Youvetsi Kokkinisto. Because if there's more than five vowels, you know it's legit Greek. Also, everything at Avlee tastes good. _____________ *Which helps during those long cold months that you don't want to walk all the way down Smith. read more

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We have eaten here several times in the past. I don't know why it took me so long to finally write the review. This is truly a lovely spot. Dine out back if weather permitting. We always order the same way here. A mix of small and large plates for sharing. Everything is good, everything is fresh, and everything is prepared with care. OPA! read more

Eyes closed, the food is so good you'll think you're in a memorable taverna. Eyes open, it's a well-managed Greek take out spot with friendly, professional service, decent decor and casual ambiance. Highly recommended for the whole branzino, dips and salads. read more

I've come here many times in the past. Today is my first time returning in about 2 years. We had the grilled red snapper with the Greek fries. Omg the food was sooo good. And Adrien our server is a sweet heart I'd return just for him . We had warm pita bread . At the end he brought the check with a sweet treat. Loved that added touch read more

Avlee Greek Kitchen - Grill red snapper - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

AMAZING Greek restaurant in Carroll Gardens area. The authentic Greek food served here is simply outstanding. From their Greek fries to gyros sandwiches, pies, and saganaki cheese, every dish is amazing. You won't be disappointed with anything you order from their menu. The service is top-notch as well, adding to the overall experience. I LOVE this place and try to get food from here at least once a week. If you live in the park slope/cobble hill area and have not tried this place yet, do yourself a favor and TRY IT OUT NOW!!!! With love, Ricky. read more

The food is between 4 and 5 stars, but the unmasked staff left a bad taste in my mouth. If you are really concerned about covid-19 or are at a higher risk, probably best to avoid until a vaccine or change in restaurant policy. I personally justified it by watching them prepare my food for takeout. Not much guidance regarding masks or social distancing inside, but the owner seemed willing to bring the order outside when it's ready. Their food is excellent but I can't in good conscious come back here. In a city where there's been enormous loss as a result of the pandemic, I can't in good conscience support a business that isn't part of reasonable modifications for the well-being of us all. I hope they see this and do better, because the food is wonderful, and they are locally owned. read more

One of my favorite neighborhood go to spots for really good Greek food, the people who work there are so kind too! The salad is one of the best I've ever had and their house made dressing is great. Shrimp platter is always consistent and you get two sides + a salad. read more

Avlee Greek Kitchen - Greek salad with shrimp platter. Pita and lemon potatoes- SO GOOD - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wow the food here is sizable and quick! My friend and I decided to go to this place for lunch on Labor Day and luckily they were open. We both ordered a platter - hers was the lamb and I got the chicken souvlaki. Each planter comes with two sides and a salad so needless to say we were very full when we left! She got fries and beans while I got grilled vegetables and fries. We didn't finish everything by a longshot! They also gave us pizza for the table to share with tzatziki dipping sauce. It's a great local spot for delicious food and quick service, so I will definitely be back. read more

Avlee Greek Kitchen - 2 platters with all sides - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food is delicious so this is not a slam on the taste. I do not eat in the restaurant because I find it too bright so this is a review for delivery. I have ordered from Avlee a half dozen times and always the same result of skimping or missing sides. This particular order which was $70 didn't have any tzatziki despite paying for three of the dishes that offer it on the side. It is difficult to eat dry meat without the sauce so it pretty much ruins what would be a tasty meal. In addition the amount of salad dressing they give you is so small that it is only enough for a quarter of the salad. For this reason I order extra for $1 but the extra is so small that it only fills the other half of salad. I don't mind paying extra but the amount is less than a tablespoon. As a side note the dressing is very good which is why I order the $20 salad in the first place. Unfortunately I have to make my own dressing to have enough which defeats the purpose of take out. Check the bag and stop skimping and you'd have a five star and weekly order from me. read more