Superb Georgian food that appeals to every palate. This kosher restaurant has a slightly upscale…read morefeeling with service that makes you feel as if you were invited into their home. The restaurant was spacious enough to accommodate our party of 13 people, with room left for couples, families and another group of diners.

Happy to have tried something new but wasn't my thing. Expensive and I thought the food was…read moreunderwhelming. Marani sampler - 2/5 - 3 different phkali spreads (spinach, eggplant, and green bean). Bland. I like the spinach one the best. It would be nice if it came with bread or chips, but we got bread on the side and that was $5 extra. Lamb kebab - 2/5 - Tough texture. Expected it to be juicier? Khinkali - 3/5 - Thick shell. I always take note of broth inside of a soup dumpling. Wasn't super flavorful but decent.

Great neighborhood Turkish spot! Been here several times and can't believe I hadn't reviewed them…read moreyet! Ambience is clean, open and bright with tasteful minimalist decor. Service is always spot on and personable here regardless if they are busy or not. Must orders here are the several varieties of fish, but for those who eat Americanized fish, they take the head and tail off but the fish fillets are not your perfectly squared of pieces. The fish is grilled to perfection and simply served with a side of either grilled veggie, yummy pilaf rice or French fries. The octopus stew is the most buttery and tender octopus you'll ever have and who can not forget their kabob selections whether you do the chicken or lamb! Stick with the mix grill plate for both though so you get to try a selection of them all. End the night with some hot Turkish black tea or string Turkish coffee with a sweet piece of baklavah or a digestive night cap of Raki mixed with a little water and you are good to go! Can't wait for my next dinner here!

Food is great and hearty. My dislike is towards the staff…read more Ordered the Black Sea drink that is like the equivalent of a Long Island Iced Tea but I got it with no iced and sour as hell. Asked the waiter for extra ice and a coke on the side only to be ignored and not get it at all. Either way two time experience here. First and last.

We LOVE this place, we come here every week and the staff is amazing so praises to them for their…read moregreat service The food is delicious, we love the rice, their side salads and the soup! We have also tried the spanakopita and is fantastic! The ambiance is also one of my favourites, any season of the year you can find a great spot!

My birthday 2026 celebration takes my festivities to Forest Hills, Queens, NYC for Greek, falafel…read moreand seafood with my neighbor who is also a friend. I was exuberant for the occasion of goodness to patronize, at long last. What gives you hope. There is an outdoor seating patio that occupies the entire sidewalk and half the street. The weather was gloomy cloudy, but not raining which enable my party of two to dine outdoors. Our table was uneven wobbling and shaking minimal the entire meal which reminisce "Lisa from Temecula" sketch from "Saturday Night Live," but not as violently aggressive shaking. Customer service is average attentive. Oddly, our appetizers arrived first and my wine did not. We had to request my wine which should be distributed first without request or reminder, thus the four stars. This restaurant was not entirely busy nor crowded for a Friday early afternoon. Nick's Bistro is a small cafe with a modern aesthetic appeal. I enjoy and prefer to be well-cultured expose to all international cuisines without judgment and an open mind for appreciation and global awareness. I am not knowledgeable with Greek cuisine, but I do know that Astoria is the locale for the go-to restaurants. I enter with a empty stomach. I exited fulfilled. Business cards and candy were available for grabs. Nick's Bistro is easily accessible via MTA NYC Transit buses Q53 SBS/ Q52 SBS and then Q54. Dramatic irony: this business name is also the name of my former love - not the same Nick, certainly not the same man. My foodie synopsis: Lamb gyro sandwich, $12.00 The meat was soft, but fresh and Tzatziki sauce was heavy. I do not consume lamb often, but once in a blue moon I would not exclude lamb to consume. The pita bread was the highlight which was fresh, soft and cooked with a good consistency without burning or harden. The gyro contain very pauacity minimal vegetables of lettuce, half cherry tomato and red onion. I always prefer red onion. I prefer regular tomato. This sandwich ate my fill to sustain hunger pangs the entire afternoon. Gyro sandwich is always my default Greek entrée of choice. Oddly, this entrée is price higher than listed on their website for $9.00. I do not believe their website is updated for price. Caesar salad, small $11.25 It was fresh and delightful filled with Parmesan shaved cheese. This portion is actually medium size. The croutons are thankfully not hard, but I never like croutons at all. I am always enamored with the lettuce. Ruffino, Chianti, 2019 red wine $12.00 This wine is one of my favorite reds, but it is difficult to find at most restaurants or cafés not widely offered. It was a joyous delight. It is exactly as is dry, very medium-bodied smooth finish Italian red wine from Tuscany, Italy, crafted from indigenous Sangiovese grape. It highlight bright cherry flavors and surely tasted. I was floating in very high spirits. Chicken rice soup, pint $6.95 Served luke warm but not piping hot with steam visibly emitted. It was also served with Oyster crackers. It was enjoyable and warm the heart. Greek Omelet, over easy egg whites $16.50 It was served with Greek feta cheese with vegetables yellow zucchini and pita chips. I highly despise Greek feta cheese and the same for Greek yogurt because both are extremely heavy, thick and too rich. I do not see any tomatoes. This entrée did appeared well prepared and well cooked but no runny yoke. My neighbor thoroughly enjoyed this entrée. Every time I think of omelet it bring flashbacks from past long-haul international flights major airlines of standard airplane food popularity for in-flight breakfast, often served with potatoes, sausage, or roasted vegetables. Nostalgia brew. Omelet? Flight attendant, I'll take the Continental with pastries, toast and fresh fruit please. Then followed by Bedtime Care Bear make me fall asleep again.

This place is now my favorite falafel spot in all of nyc thate first and I just got back form…read moreIsrael and they can match any and most of those as well. The shwarma was not the best I ever had but was one of the good ones for sure. So this will be my spot from now on for sure !! Shame i never seen or heard of them as all passed this block for the last 20 years .

Happy to be back always. Interior changed ( I like the old style) but taste is still the same…read moredelicious :) I put one star off price went up lol :p

Such a great spot for lunch or dinner especially when you're craving Greek food…read more I usually go for the falafel and salad but my husband is more of a meat guy so he usually gets one of the brazino or gyros. We have never been disappointed with the service or food because we were always treated with the utmost respect every time we come here. Food is always fresh and made to our liking. Summer there's always some sort of outside seating but winter time we prefer to stay warm inside. Not a lot of tables but definitely able to get a table if you come early enough. Also located in a great spot so if you're not feeling their dessert, you have many options right along austin st!

Good food and service but the seating is a bit cramped. Customers have to move out of the way for…read moreother customers to get in/out of their table. Otherwise, the food is great. The grilled bronzini and adana kebab were delicious, even the rice. The kebab was juicy and flavorful. A small is one kebab.

Food is really good. Came here for a late lunch with my cousin. Everything taste amazing highly…read morerecommend getting the chicken Gyro or the beef and lamb Gyro and the lemon potatoes!

I really liked this place until one day I noticed something concerning. A staff member was packing…read moresalads into plastic containers, then picked up a phone and a pen to write down an order, and afterwards continued handling the food with the same pair of gloves. As someone who takes hygiene very seriously, this completely put me off and I lost my appetite. It was very disappointing, especially given how much I had previously enjoyed the food and the place overall.

I was visiting my mom in rehab and decided to get lunch for both of us. We both selected the fried…read morecalamari. It was so delicious to eat! The service was quick and professional. The place had a beautiful ambiance to it and was very cozy! This is the place to go for many different specialties!

The good: Some…read moredishes are excellent. Grilled octopus is probably the specialty and the highlight of this restaurant. Lima beans are also delicious (when they're not oversalted). Branzino is not bad either, though on occasion it tastes muddy (probably because it is farm raised). Location is also nice. It's a pleasant restaurant to have a meal in. The bad: Some of the food items have been getting saltier, and in fact unbearably salty. I don't know if the chef is new or what. The lemon potatoes used to be great, but they seem to have become too salty and not as lemony. Thanksgiving dinner was dreadful. Skip it. I would hate to see this restaurant disappear. Biggest thing to fix is the excessively salty food.

My Second favorite (Kosher) pizza joint in N.Y. is Mezze's…read more Their regular slice is solid. And Just the other week, I consumed a mock pepperoni slice. Though never tasting pepperoni before, I enjoyed the slice. A partner of mine had a spicy Sicilian slice. The first time she ordered it she loved it. But they seem to have changed it since, and she said it was never like the first time. Then we found out that different people make it in different ways at this establishment. The next time we ate at mezze's together they said they could put a spicy sauce on top of the slice. It was not the same. She ordered it for a third time when we went out to eat next and she said it was not the same. Mezze's whatever you did the first time with that slice let me suggest you go back to that cuz it worked. Thanks for the tasty food!

Absolutely! Here's a glowing review you might consider using:…read more --- I had an incredible takeout experience at Mezze! When I arrived to pick up my unbelievably delicious order, I was welcomed with warm smiles and exceptional service...great ambiance! The sushi was nothing short of amazing--each roll was crafted with care and bursting with flavor. I especially loved the spicy tuna roll, which was nothing short of delightful! The owners and staff being absolute sweethearts made the meal even more enjoyable. I can't recommend Mezze enough for anyone looking to indulge in delicious sushi. Thank you for the immaculate food! You guys this is a family run business and they have an amazing product. Don't hesitate! Come get your Mezze fix TODAY!!!!

We were in the area and looked around to see what was around and haven't checked out yet. I came…read moreacross Art of Grill, and it looked dark and empty from the outside, but we saw a small sign outside stating there's a lunch special. Went inside, and it felt like I was transported elsewhere and not in NYC. I liked how the entire place was decorated. There's room to move around and private sections that are closed off with curtains. Food wise, there were two menus, one that was a tablet which had more options and this other large black book. I suggest looking at the tablet. It took a while to decide what we wanted as there were so many sections. I chose the two soups, which were the dumpling langman soup and the shurpa soup. One tasted like chicken soup but with lamb instead. However, both were pretty small. For the table, we got the Manti soup dumplings, which had minced beef inside with soup inside too and beware it is hot. Also, we got the shepherds salad, but they don't have feta cheese, so we got it without that one ingredient. I would suggest this restaurant if you're interested in trying something unique such as Uzbek food.

This is a nice looking restaurant serving Uzbek food. The inside decor makes you feel like you are…read morein another country. I came here with a large group of friends. We tried several dishes from here and they were all good quality. The best dish we had was their plov (pilaf). The meat was very juicy and the rice is so flavorful with the sauces mixed into it. The prices are very reasonable and comparable to similar restaurants in the neighborhood. My main criticism is that they are a little cheap with the portion sizes. For example, the plov was mostly rice with only a few pieces of meat. There are other Uzbek restaurants in the neighborhood that are much more generous, like Sashlichnaya across the street.

Enjoyed the whole dining experience Our server - son of the…read moreowner Gave us some v tasty recommendations His Dad Owner/Chef came out to sit with us made us feel like family ( the good kind that is -lol) Good food Nice people Would highly recommend for lunch Dinner or a catered affair And the venue is very nice as well

We opened the place on a Sunday at noon. We weren't sure if…read morewe should stay, knowing it could be awkward to be the only table. But it wasn't. The manager (or owner, not sure) lady was super friendly and gave us some recommendations, some of which we followed. We ordered the rice pilaf, which was moist, soft but not overcooked, and amazingly seasoned. The roasted eggplant in tahini was terrific; it was roasted to perfection with no bitterness that sometimes eggplant could have if undercooked. The carrot salad was spicy yet refreshing. Lastly we had the beef luyla kabab (the ground beef kabab) and Pargit (young chicken) thighs kabab which both were melting in our mouths. You didn't need teeth for that. Again, its easy to overcook over the grill, but not when you know what you're doing. The offered their home compote for a refreshing beverage, which was indeed appropriate for this summer day and without the extra sweetness most compost have. Don't judge it for being Glatt Koaher. It will take any doubts, if you have any, with your first bite! In conclusion: come hungry, you'd want to eat everything on the menu. I took the takeout menu as I know I'll order some, given I live in the neighborhood. My apologies, we forgot to take a pic of the kababs!