Excellent dinner. Excellent Seafood with very generous size portions. Loved the octopus and…read morecalamari appetizer special. Very attentive service.

No matter where one is, Christmas Eve, Noche Buena, Veille de Noël, Vigilia di Natale, and Paramoní…read moreChristoúgennon are more than tradition and family--they're all about food celebrated in a special way that often varies by country. Whether it's a roast turkey with endless sides, spicy meat stew, a seafood extravaganza, or even no-frills Kentucky Fried Chicken, there's no holding back when the season for feasting rolls around. Located on busy Broadway in Elmwood Park, we decided on our Christmas Eve dinner at this family-owned establishment. The reservation was easily made via OpenTable. Upon arrival as first-timers, my partner and I were greeted by the owner at Taverna Mykonos and got a table for two right away in the corner where the tables are close to each other inside their cozy, very dim-lit, and elegant dining room with Christmas music playing throughout. There's a full bar with an extensive selection of Greek wines, with approximately 80% sourced from regions across Greece, as well as other excellent choices from California and Spain. The menu featured both authentic traditional Greek dishes along with many other options. The restaurant bakes all of its bread as well as its desserts. Traditionally, the meat of choice served during a Greek Christmas meal is lamb and pork. For starters, we decided to share Keftedes (Greek-style seasoned meatballs served with tzatziki dipping sauce). For our main meal, we opted for Baby Roasted Lamb with roasted potatoes and Lamb Shank with tomato orzo. Complimentary bread started our meal, and we washed it down with a sparkling spring water product of Greece. Complimentary cookies were given to each table at the end of the meal. The food was fresh, using quality ingredients, tasty, and well-presented. We enjoyed the keftedes very much, as they were moist and complemented well with the tzatziki dipping sauce. The portion was reasonable. However, we were disappointed with the Baby Roasted Lamb, as it was mostly bones with only some pieces of edible meat. Service is professional, friendly, and fast. The cost is comparable to the area. Exchanged a few words with the owner, George, about the old neighborhood in Astoria. Opa!

Small dining room but plenty of room between tables. We made a reservation and table was ready in…read moretime. A good variety of specials at good prices and a full menu. I had the chicken cacciatore gnocci and my husband had chicken sorrentino. Followed with lemon cello cake. Food had great flavor, fresh vegetables and better than average amount of chicken. We had left overs for the next day. I highly recommend this restraunt for quality food at reasonable prices!!!!

Kudos on the food, everything I ever tried is delicious, and the service is impeccable. It's a…read moreBYOB, so grab your favorite wine or beer and run to this terrific restaurant, just make sure you make a reservation.

The Middle East is not only a cradle of civilization but also the birthplace of an immensely…read moreinfluential style of cuisine. The food is a tasty tapestry of fresh ingredients, traditional cooking techniques, and bold spices. Its specialties are as diverse and distinctive as the cultures of the 18 countries it comprises. Located off of Route 46 West in Elmwood Park, King Falafel is where I decided on takeout after a 5-year hiatus. Upon arrival at a laid-back, clean, and casual vibe before the lunch crowd, I placed an order of falafel and Greek salad with the friendly chef/owner, Sami, and exchanged a few words. Their menu offers a wide range with options for vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free. The falafel was crispy, not dry, well-seasoned, and served hot with sides of tahini and spicy sauce. The portions were huge and very tasty. The Greek salad was made to order without onions and green peppers. It was large enough for a second meal. The quality and care the kitchen puts into each dish truly set them apart, and it's authentic. The service was quick and accommodating. The price was reasonable, and one is getting every penny's worth, which I can continue to recommend.

I came by for a falafel sandwich for lunch and have been a regular ever since. It's nice to be able…read moreto get a vegan, plasticfree meal at a reasonable price. I've tried a couple different sandwiches and they were all delicious. The cook really does a great job of mixing different ingredients together and each sandwich is made with care. I came by to eat in during the weekend and my bill automatically included gratuity. I was a little upset about it, but the food and service was worth it. It may depend on the time or where you sit. I

My wife and I went here last weekend even though it was a bit outside our normal Saturday night…read morerestaurant radius. It was worth it! We were greeted immediately and given a great table. We were quickly given papadum and water. For an appetizer, we ordered the crispy corn. We've never had that at any other Indian restaurant. It was delicious with multiple spices and moderate heat. For mains, my wife ordered the lamb chops. The serving was four nice sized pieces perfectly cooked. I had the Kadai Chicken which was also excellent. It was a little different from other places I've been too, and in fact was better. It had a decent level of heat, which I like. The servings were large (no room for dessert) and the service was excellent. We will definitely be going back!

Elmwood Park, NJ - a warm establishment with a lovely proprietor and solid Indian food. Being a…read morefirst-timer here, I ordered my usual litmus test dishes of chicken tikka masala and saag paneer (the classics), along with goat kolhapuri, butter chicken, and accompaniments of garlic naan and mango lassi. The chicken lollipop appetizer arrived looking the part - hot, crispy, and slightly zesty - but unfortunately didn't deliver on its visual promise. The dough was too thick and the meat rather rubbery, so the execution wasn't up to par. The mains, however, were redeeming. The gravy in the chicken tikka masala was delectable, and we enjoyed this as well as the kholapuri (which we asked for "extra spicy" but was just medium spicy to me - I'm sure others would disagree lol). My child loved his butter chicken. Both dishes featured substantial chunks of chicken. The saag paneer deserves to be mentioned for having a rough-chopped texture that I prefer, looking like actual spinach and not the zealously over-puréed green smoothie so many Indian restaurants inexplicably trot out. A touch over-salted, but otherwise tasty, and with an abundance of paneer. The lassi and garlic naan were both great. Portions are generous, and it's BYOB. Should you forget to bring something inebriating, a liquor shop is conveniently located just a couple of doors down. Owner/manager Austin is so welcoming and personable, earning this place extra hospitality points. I appreciate a business operator who is attentive to customers and shows genuine interest and concern. It makes a difference.

The name works! We…read morestopped by this food truck as part of a farmers market at it did not disappoint. There was a number of options and we went with the Soprano. While it normally comes topped with sauce we asked for it on the side for allergy related issues leaving us to try just the riceballs at they were super crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside and all the salty and savory flavors went well together. It was also one of the few trucks that had its own eating area that was a bonus, and the owner was wonderful to chat with. We will definitely be eating these balls in the future.

Wow, these are great. Tried almost all of them and they were all really good. Tastes very fresh and…read morenothings dry. Highly recommend trying them out. The lady in the truck was very nice as well.