Taste like Greek to me!!! Prices are a little steep but it goes with the neighborhood. Saganaki was great. Enough for two... Yeeros(gyro) was excellent add a nice selection of beer and wine and OPA!!!!! read more

Avlee Greek Kitchen - Saganaki and a little Brooklyn summer ale. Greece, Americanized. - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great food , great atmosphere price was good for portion of food served . The server quickly attend us and was polite will definitely come back again :) read more

What a lovely evening! I dined here recently and we enjoyed our experience. The food was good and the service was even better. I will say that the service and servers were amazing. They were super attentive and checked to make sure that our meal experience was a satisfactory one. We started with the meatballs which were seasoned well. And went on to the lamb and beef gyros. The meal ended with the rice pudding which while tasty was a little undercooked. All in all, a wonderful way to end the evening and I will definitely be back! read more

This place was super cute and we had a great server. I ordered the pastisio which wasn't quite what I expected. I think it's seasoned in a way I didn't expect but still good. Just not what I expected. Greek fries were pretty good too. HOWEVER the show stopper was the beef souvlaki that I got to go for another time. This was sooo good. Even hours later. Tender beef cubes. Lots of tzadziki. I'd definitely come back and try more on the menu. read more

We didn't plan to dine at Avlee this evening. We spotted it and a parking spot while trolling Smith Street for a new dining experience, and decided this was a favorable omen. I started with the dolma - grape leaves stuffed with rice and spices and seasoned with lemon juice and oil - best ever (with apologies to Yaya Elisson). Julie and I fully enjoyed the scordalia - mashed potatoes with garlic and olive oil - simple and great. Unfortunately, the pumpkin fritters were out. I subbed the cod fritters. This generous portion (near-entree size) was golden brown and perfectly crisp on the outside with a creamy, steamy and silken mound of cod and spices inside. Simply wonderful. My beautiful bride enjoyed a perfectly cooked branzino dish with 2 sides. My grilled veggies, however, are going straight into the take-home bag as I was well stuffed before it arrived. I am looking forward to enjoying it for lunch. We split a Greek custard desert. This was a fine casual dinner made more enjoyable by the friendly, efficient service. We will be back. Maybe next time they'll have the pumpkin fritters. I'm giving Avlee a solid 4 stars based on our first visit and limited experience. read more

We really wanted to love this place for deliveries, but it was such a miss in just about every aspect. The delivery took 40 minutes as promised which we weren't upset about. The food, however, was like nothing we have ever seen and we are avid take out members. Its rare that we've had to leave a negative comment on restaurants page. This was our first time ordering from this restaurant we ordered 2 chicken souvlaki platters with vegetable sides. Every portion of the platter was placed in tiny separate containers similar to KFC sides. The chicken was not fresh nor cooked properly, drenched in oil and grease, and was so salty it was completely inedible. The chickpeas and kale side was too salty to eat. We ordered two appetizers: sika and wild salmon cakes. Again so drenched in oil and salt they were inedible. The wild salmon cake smelled and tasted sour. It had no actual flavor besides canned salmon shaped into a patty and fried. I don't understand how that is even acceptable to be placed on the menu. We were so hungry and really looking forward to this food and all we ate were the flatbreads which I can assure you were not made in the restaurant. $57 straight to the garbage... If you want to spend a good amount of money on a meal that lacks quality and flavor, but instead masks their food with oil and sodium, you will enjoy this restaurant. We are very stumped by the number of positive reviews and question the credibility of Yelp reviews after this experience. read more

BEST GREEK FOOD HANDS DOWN! And yes the caps were necessary. I randomly stumbled into this place one day while strolling down Smith street. I was super hungry but wanted a semi healthy option. Avlee, with its cute table window, lured me in based on décor alone. White tables with a single flower center piece and clean modern light fixture make this place super cute. There was a lamb roasting halal style behind the counter. That along with the décor kept me there. I order a chicken slovaki platter which comes with two sides. I choose grilled veggies and greek fries. The veggies were mainly peppers and zucchini. Yum yum yum. And the best part of the meal was the Greek Fries. Feta cheese and truffle oil on top of crispy potatoes. Sooo good. The platter is more than enough for one person. You could probably split it between two and be full, but being that I'm greedy I stuffed myself and ate the entire thing. Overall this spot is awesome. Quick service, well seasoned dishes, and a good selection of classic Greek dishes. Tables are small so not good for large groups. read more

The restaurant next door was too busy so we decided to try this one... It was serendipity! Delicious, fresh, fast, lovely. We will definitely be coming back. We loved the crab cakes, squid salad, lamb souvlaki, egg lemon chicken soup. The pita is hot and nice too. I would drive here from Bed Stuy for some great Greek food like this. read more

This is my go-to for takeout and the food is DELICIOUS- always comes to my door piping hot! :) I usually order the Greek Lemon soup (best I have ever had; even better than in Greece!), Moussaka entree; artichoke-lentil side and Greek salad. It's absolute heaven. Highly recommend! read more

the prices are really good for the portion, i have had take out and eaten in the restaurant and both times it was a great and fantastic experience. The Lamb is so juicy and tasty, the spinach and rice side is amazing. The guy waiter is so nice and gives great advice on the food choices. Cant wait to come back and try more yummy things. read more

Vegetable heaven Good service. Lovely room. Healthy menu and meats available too. We come here often. read more

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

Just ordered delivery from here for the first time. The delivery window was something like 60-80 minutes but the food showed up in about 20/25! The two of us are completely stuffed with enough food for another meal at least. A++ will order again read more

Had dinner with 3 others here at a comfortable table in the back of the restaurant. Everything was well paced between dishes and all were a good size. I started with the saganaki, followed by the saki/fig rolls, vegetarian mousaka with a side of artichokes and lentils. Everything was seasoned well and perfectly accented with fresh herbs. The special house dressing on the saganaki was unexpected, but it added a layer of irresistible complexity that made this dish unique from other saganakis I've had before. At first the oil topping on the saki/fig rolls seemed like it would be fatty and too dense for the meal. The meat wrapped around the feta stuffed figs looked like bacon which made the oil look like pan drippings. However, after on taste it was clear that this was not ordinary bacon and the oil was olive oil. The ingredients used are premium and it comes across in the lightness of this dish. I'm always happy to find vegetarian mousaka. In this case it was the best I've had. The carmelized onions and tomato were well seasoned and slightly jammy. Each layer was carefully constructed and complimented each other. The crispy top coat on the mousaka concealed a light and fluffy whipped potato middle over the jammy veggies. I couldn't put my fork down. As a side the lentils and artichokes were a perfect small portion. This was another stand out dish. On a winter day, I'd like a soupy bowl of just this. At the end of the meal complimentary tuille/ straw cookies were served. They were stuffed with a delicious vanilla cream. We noticed they had them for sale at the back of the store. Had I not been so stuffed, I may have bought one of the uber sweet tins. It's always nice to get a free bread or cookie treat; I only wish the two dairy free people at our table could have had a dessert snack too! One oversight was that the gyro my dinner partner had was too big for his plate, but the staff was so accommodating, that they swapped it out and brought extra tzatziki dressing on request for $1. If I had to choose between the lemon potatoes and the fries, I'd go for the fries as they seemed more decadent. The lemon potatoes were light and delicious in an olive oil base. The burger pita took the longest to come to the table which seemed odd for a medium rare dish, but it was prepared correctly and perfectly warm. An extra side of lemon potatoes was added for the four of us. The first entree to arrive was the stuffed tomatoes. They looked fantastic and reminded me of a summer dish where they were broiled to sweet semi-mushy perfection. If you are scared of tomato juices, don't get this. But if you are me, you'd be ordering this the next time you make it out to Brooklyn. read more

A favorite in Carroll Gardens for sure. Great service, very generous portions, and fresh food. The tomatoes and tzatziki sauce that they use in their dishes are amazing. My personal favorites on the menu are the grilled halumi in a pita with grilled veggies and tzatziki, greek salad with gyro meet on the side, and the grilled calamari salad. In the winter, I love to order the Moussaka. So delicious on a cold day with a side of braised kale and chickpeas and greek salad. read more

Overall: Uneven, with good stuff and not-so-good stuff. Good stuff Souvlakis. The pork and chicken were both good. Lemon chicken soup. VERY good. Delicious. Not-so-good Potatoes. Very salty and lemony. Almost inedible. I'll give it another chance. read more

I love this place. My husband and I order delivery from them all of the time but it's also an amazing place to have a glass of wine and a nice dinner in. I used to live in Astoria and I've missed good Greek food ever since and MAN does this place hit the spot. It's romantic and warm and I want to eat all of the fish and gyros and pita bread and salads and soups I could go on and on and on. I want them to be super busy for their own sake, but I also kind of love that it still feels like my secret. One thing- don't come here to "grab a quick bite." The kitchen is small and the food is fresh and made with care and it takes time. Come here to slow down a bit and eat some amazing food. read more

Food was AMAZING!! Highly recommended. The service .... One of the best I've experienced in a very long time! We just left feeling very special! read more

Healthy, fresh, tasty... food comes out fast and service is attentive. Very vegetarian friendly. Will be back soon

Excellent food, even better service. Authentic quality and top notch flavor. Need I say more?

Just ordered takeout from here, it was well worth the wait! The gyro is INSANE it's so good, Greek salad is incredible and tossed in the perfect dressing (not one of those iceberg heavy, bland weird looking tomato covered Greek salads), Avgolemono soup is lemony and will cure all and no matter what order extra tzatziki sauce so you can cover your face in it later and lick it off. THANK YOU! read more

Damn, where do I begin to explain how awesome and delicious this neighborhood gem is. Huge thanks to the hardworking, talented team in Avlee. You guys are incredible and the food you cook is beyond delicious & tasty. For Vegetarians, there are a lot of great app and main course options to choose from. I mostly love Lentil Soup, Yemista (Tomato filling with rice and vegetables inside) and Vegetarian Moussaka when I decide to go vegetarian for the occasion. Green Salad with Octopus is very tasty. So are the fish main courses. Octopus is extremely soft & tender. Do yourself a favor. If you are home one evening or weekend day, play Fegarades Stis Kiklades by Glykeria in Spotify and enjoy a very special Aegean meal from Avlee. read more

This is a very casual Greek restaurant.The The food is very good:)We will be going back!! They also deliver, which is great!! read more

Absolutely amazing gyros for a great price. Haven't been as enthused when I've tried a few other things, but the gyros are really incredible. read more

I love these guys. Great for dining in or taking out-- super friendly and quick service. Healthy, reasonably-priced food, with plenty of options for vegan/veg friends when dining out with a crowd. The restaurant itself isn't huge, so not great for a big crowd unless you book well in advance, but overall, a really nice neighborhood spot. Seems like a family owns it and they really care about good service. It shows! read more

I was here on Saturday, holy goodness! I ordered the Greek fries, and the chicken entree. Everything was super fresh and amazing. A little on the pricey side, but it was great. It's a quaint place and the service was good. I'll definitely come back. Yum read more

Their food is definitely 5 star!!. The delivery was on time. The service was grand. You guys made catering my Inservice at SUNY Downstate Hospital very easy and delicious . I appreciate it and would definitely use Avlee Greek Kitchen again! Thanks. Jay Poznanski read more

what an amazing experience! service was excellent,the food was incredible,and plenty of it. atmosphere is is extremely comfortable. i would recommend this place to everyone Sean read more

Delicious.. everything about this restaurant was perfect. We weren't sure about the wine so the waitress brought us a taste ...we were three people and although they usually accommodate two they brought an extra chair for us... the food was delicious the service was perfect and the atmosphere is adorable. read more

If you are you are looking for a great Steak this is one of the most down low spots in BK! Their Black Angus Rib Eye steak is to die for!! They are obviously known for their amazing traditional Greek dishes, but steak lovers should take this this spot super serious as one of the best steak restaurants in Brooklyn! Pair it with their lemon Potatoes and classic Greek salad....Game over!! I don't know what their secret is but the steak is SERIOUS!!! read more

Avlee is beautiful & delicious - I am Greek and grew up with a lot of these foods so take it from me. The food are all Greek style dishes and are cooked beautifully. I happen to know that Avlee is a family business and I love knowing that I'm getting a traditionally Greek experience every time I go there. The taramasalata & tzatziki sauces are to die for. You can get the pita chips either grilled or fried (get them fried -OMG). The gyro is the real thing, just like you would get in Greece. Slouvakia are pork, chicken, or lamb - the lamb is great. The salads are all super fresh & organic. The oven-cooked food is delicious! FYI - as winter approaches, ask for the Avgolemono soup!!! read more

Avlee delivered a birthday dinner this week and it was a treat. The braised lamb shank was heaven, and the dolmades were subtle and wonderful. So glad they're hanging in there. read more

Stumbled upon this light, homegrown spot whilst exploring Carroll Gardens and was pleasantly surprised! An amazing authentic menu of tons of options, I was on the go so ordered the regular gyro, but this beat any other gyro I ever had. The tzatziki sauce was so good, and made me question why we even bother with regular "white sauce". The real deal is right here. It was also huge, but I had to finish it cos it was so delicious. Highly recommended! Staff is super nice, AND they have authentic high quality olive oil - great for bread platters when entertaining at home. read more

This place is one of the most authentic Greek restaurants I have eaten at outside of Greece. The food is fresh and delicious.

Cannot emphasize enough how glad I am that we found this neighborhood spot. In fact, so glad that they are now catering my Brooklyn wedding! Literally every item that they serve is delicious, and with great service. Authentic Greek food from a Greek family, but with modern NYC service, ambiance, and decor. Pricing is very reasonable, especially for the quality of ingredients. Favorite items, include all the dips, whole fish, haloumi, gigandes, mousaka, and spanakopita (made with mushrooms!). But seriously - it doesn't really matter what you order. read more

We found this place on Yelp after a Lift/Next Level float session on Labor Day weekend. It turned out to be great Greek food and the perfect place for a spontaneous early dinner. My friend has celiac and needs to eat gluten free. The staff was so polite and accommodating. We had lots of menu options! Everything we ate was SOO good and we were hungry. The grilled octopus with salad was tender and flavorful. Grilled red snapper for an entree (bones in). I got the veggie plate - the eggplant was tender and delicious (not that sour flavor you get with eggplant dishes sometimes). Lemon potatoes! I could eat those for days! A Greek staple. House white wine is what the Mediterranean people do best. We were able to linger and enjoy ourselves bemoaning the fact that we don't have good Greek food in our respective neighborhoods. It's def worth the trip and I WILL be going back. I had forgotten how much I missed Greek food. read more

Amazing food and excellent for vegetarians and gluten free people! Highly recommend the octopus was fantastic!

Randomly popped in after we were told it would be a two hour wait at Ugly Baby nearby. Loved the meal. Great service with delicious food at reasonable prices. Loved the design inside too, very warm and cozy. Much better value + tasting than any Greek food I've come across in LES--where I'm based. read more

My sister and I were looking for a small bite to eat and stumbled upon Avlee...and we're SO glad we did! We ordered the moussaka which was the fluffiest we've ever had (and we get greek regularly). We also had the tzatziki sauce which was amazing and served with these really yummy fried pita wedges we've never seen before.  The staff was extremely gracious from the moment we walked in. Our waiter was so friendly and funny. This is definitely one of those favorite neighborhood spots as Peter (the owner) knew almost every customer and came over to chat with us--he had a genuine interest in seeing how our meal was.  They also sell some traditional products imported from Greece that make great gift items -- we got the olive oil and soap and love them!! We live on the UWS but this place is definitely worth the trip to Carroll gardens. We'll be back soon! read more

Two and a half hours later, still no food. Unacceptable. I'm sure the food is great but I need it to be delivered. If the food isn't coming, be honest and let us know it's not coming. UPDATE: 3 hours later, food arrived. Wrong order but better than nothing. The food was very good. If they can sort out their workflow, it's all upside. read more

Best tasting Greek food in Downtown Brooklyn!! My friends and I love this place! I have hosted two parties here and both times my guests were thrilled with the food. The most common comment was that they couldn't decide which plate they liked best!! Both times I made reservations ahead of time and when we got there the tables were already set up and waiting for us. Their tzatzike is so good, you have to order seconds! Best to start with their hummus and tzatzike, then on to their delicious Greek salad, with some chicken and lamb sides. Oh and do not skip the saganaki! My friends still talk about this place and look forward to coming back next time they are in NY. Servers are friendly and the prices are good. Keep in mind, this is Brooklyn so it's relatively small and it will get packed. If coming with a large party, be sure to reserve and come early. read more