Even as Astoria has changed significantly over the years, there still remains a robust stalwart Greek enclave centered around Ditmars Blvd. I personally find the ever-celebrated Taverna Kyclades not that exciting, but there are a number of excellent homey eateries like Niko's nearby. The menu is focused on grilled meats (and sandwiches filled with grilled meats), but for vegetarians they make an exquisite halloumi pita. The sandwich is stuffed with a generous portion of rich skewered halloumi cheese fresh from the grill, perfectly-done fries, a mayo-based sauce and veggies. I plan to become a regular here! read more

Niko's Souvlaki - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Once upon a time... I had completely written off Italian food as "meh!... it's just the same ole same... noodles and tomato sauce and a bunch o' cheese"... and then We went to Matteo's out in Howard Beach, NY and I will forever remember that as the place that brought back my love for Italian food... why this story?... Cuz Niko's has done something similar for me and Greek food! I have been in NYC for the past 30+ yrs. I first discovered gyros as a teenager and I used to LOVE them! As I got older my palate changed and I lost the craving for that "reconstituted meat" (that ALL gyros were made of as far as I was concerned). ~a week ago, I watched a youTube video titled "Is this the Best Gyro in NYC?" and decided to follow his advise. I never saw "Pancetta" at a Greek restaurant (Italian, sure)... and am I glad I tried it! I ordered a pork "geero" and a pancetta "geero".... I will be 100% honest and tell you that I was expecting the "reconstituted" stuff... absolutely not that! Actual slices of meat in that pork gyro. LOVED it... only 2nd to that Pancetta one! I am grateful to "Tony's Famous Finds" (YouTube) for this great find. This will be my go to for gyros from now on! Bonus info: I ordered through their website and your order gets directed to a company called 88restaurants.com. With tip and all it was still cheaper than using DoorDash and having their dashpass. read more

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I would ignore all negative reviews. This place is insanely good. Very authentic Greek food and super tasty. I got the halloumi pita and I was so impressed by how packed with flavor it was. I definitely recommend getting everything with tzasikiiiii it was out of this world. Service was super friendly. I saw people sitting down and having the platters and I would definitely go back and have one. I can not recommend this place enough would definitely order from here. read more

Niko's Souvlaki - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Are you in the mood for authentic Greek food? Then you found the right place! The service was fantastic. My souvlaki lunch platter was amazing and the ambience made me feel like I was sitting in Greece. My tip look for the lunch specials. read more

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By far the best greek food in all of astoria. Serving sizes are huge, their grilled meats are always delicious, food comes out super quick. Everything we've tried on the menu has been incredible. The service is amazing and the menu is very affordable. It's locally owned and by two brothers who are lovely. Ambiance is great, there's a nice enclosed outdoor section with heat lamps so you can sit out there even in winter. Highly recommend!! read more

Niko's Souvlaki - Pork Chops Platter - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

It was okay, on par with the other Greek eateries in Astoria and I've eaten in all of them. A bit more expensive than most.

Loved their (former) Flushing food truck and had to come here. Ordered the lamb skewer platter which came with a ton of food. The lamb, my favorite on the menu, is well seasoned and even better here. The restaurant was a little on the small side so it did feel a little cramped. But the waitress was super nice. read more

No because this place EATSSS. One platter will send you home with plenty of leftovers. The food is so good and I love when the pork gyro is crispy on the outside. Like yessssss I liveeee. I've come here twice and I will continue to do so any time I want Greek food. Never change queen. Also our server was so fierce and kind. He was super attentive and I just lived for him. Queen if you're reading this I hope they give you a raise read more

Niko's Souvlaki - Pork Gyro Platter - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Gyro was very tasty and filled with a lot of hand cut fries. The outdoor space is so nice and comfortable. Parking is very easy here, since it's a heartbeat away from the park, you can enjoy a Gyro and then take a walk . read more

Niko's Souvlaki So lovely Ambiance, Food, Service Even the price is worth the amount So huge and big, I guess more than 2 people could get satisfied Thanks Nikos read more

Small Mix Grill PlatterA great Greek resteraunt in the heart of Astoria.For 70 dollars you get a tremendous amount of food that's simply delicious to say the least.I met 2 tourists from Nashville that wanted to try Greek food and it was excellent to say the least.A wonderful spot for tasty food and great atmosphere.You can't go wrong at Nikos! read more

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$10 gyro for lunch? Can't beat it. The pork was so flavorful and has that perfect crispy crunch. Delish! Super friendly staff! Great service. Very cute interior and lovely patio. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Niko's Souvlaki - Pork Gyro Pita - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Tried the kovosouvli chicken plate and it was the perfect size for 2 people! It was fun to get it to go and picnic at Astoria park. We also tried a couple of Greek beers which paired well with the food. The beer was light and it was a nice vibe for a picnic! read more

Niko's Souvlaki - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Came here with friends for lunch one day and the food was superb! The restaurant isn't too big, but I think there was seating outside as well. Service is friendly and prompt, prices and portions are also reasonable. Combo of 3 Spreads: tzatziki, niko's sauce, and tyrokafteri sauce. I can't remember which one was my favorite but they were all pretty good and came with the fluffiest pita breads. We pretty much dipped everything into these spreads, they were nice portions too Pork Platter: the pieces of pork were so crispy but still soo juicy! Almost like crispy pork belly. I would say the portion is pretty generous as our party of five were left feeling satiated, but that might also be we went crazy on the pita bread and dip. Okay maybe it was the carbs that left us stuffed haha Skepasti: I think this was the name of what we ordered, it looked like a quesadilla with the meat sandwiched into pita bread and lots of cheese. Super cheesy and soft, it's yummy read more

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Niko's Souvlaki restaurant offers an amazing dining experience with beautiful decor, though my friends and I chose to sit outside to enjoy the lovely day. Post-gym and starving, we ordered Greek fries as an appetizer, followed by the Small Grill Platter and Chicken Skepasti as our main courses. The portions were impressive, though I wouldn't order the Greek fries again since the Skepasti included a generous serving of fries. The Greek fries are more on the softer side, well-seasoned but not crunchy, the Skepasti was a flavor bomb with perfectly paired ingredients. The Small Grill Platter, very thoroughly seasoned, it was delicious with a variety of meats on a bed of soft pita bread. The staff was sweet and patient, making the overall experience at Niko's Souvlaki amazing. Definitely recommend. (Small update: I had the leftovers the next day and it was just amazing) read more

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Walked in order takeout. Ordered the chicken souvlaki gyro pita and chicken chunk gyro pita, both without tomatoes. They were so good, I forgot to take a picture. Friendly staff and not a long wait! Will definitely be back! read more

After a nice day walking in Astoria park, decided to walk in to this restaurant to have some food. I ordered their cucumber salad, with veggie appetizer, and two chicken skewers. The food was okay. I thought the veggie appetizer was probably the best dish I ordered. The chicken was dry. I took 3 stars off because the service was pretty bad. We sat down and it took them a long time to take our order. The server did not introduce themselves. They seemed focused on their phones rather than taking care of their customers. The food did come out quickly. However, they gave me the wrong sauce. I asked for Tzataski sauce and they gave me Niko's sauce instead. read more

Niko's Souvlaki - Grilled Veggies with grilled goat cheese - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

2 stars because the food isn't terrible but let me tell you about the service !! absolutely horrible. delivery service even worst. maybe 4 5 times I ordered and every single time I kid you not they forgot my drink. the last time they were closing and said they were going to bring my drinks and never did. will make sure none of my friends or family order from here again they couldn't even make up for their mistakes or offer anything terrible !!! read more

We love coming to this restaurant! The platters are our favorite -- they're generous and packed with food! Also, a big shoutout to Victor, our waiter-he is very friendly, attentive, and makes the whole experience even better. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent souvlaki and lamb chops.! We came here twice this past summer, once; for a sit-down and once for a quick and light meal. On the first occasion, we met the owner Nik who personally served us. Very early in the pandemic, he took a chance. He opened a new souvlaki restaurant with gyros, souvlaki, lamb shanks, and other Greek dishes. Nikos Souvlaki has become the best souvlaki restaurant in Astoria. Indeed, my friend found them so good that he recommended them to his friends in Forest Hills. Our first meal was a quick indoor meal where we ordered chicken and pork souvlaki platters. The meal lasted under an hour, and we ordered some Greek appetizers and a salad. The second meal meal the following week was much longer and more expensive as we ate outside. This time it was a rack of lamb chops, tarama, and Greek salad. The whole meal took much longer to prepare and lasted almost two hours. In both cases, we came away full and very satisfied. My experience there on both occasions is that this is a firm recommendation. The restaurant has a lovely bistro/café feel, but I can't say it scores well on ambiance and atmosphere. It was pretty dead when we arrived at the end of the week. Overall a very positive experience! read more

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It's really been a while since I've ordered anything (I've been very good on my Keto diet and have been making meals at home) so I really was SUPER excited to try out this new-ish place, that just happens to be around the corner from my apartment. Well, I ordered the Chicken Gyro Platter for pick-up and was happy they had taken into consideration my request of substituting rice for a salad. Lo and behold, as I am still going strong on my low-carb kick, I was over the moon to try the protein-packed awesomeness that is chicken! No exaggerating--this was probably my worst experience with grilled chicken. Aside from having it ever undercooked, which is always TERRIBLE too of course, this chicken looked sooooooo well done (yes, I did request it) that it seemingly had hardened?! I mean, seriously. Not burnt. Not charred. Simply..... hard. The outside of it was just.... also bland. And did I mention HARD?! As if you'd left it out for a few days or in the back of your fridge not covered. I had no idea how else to better explain it than to shoot a video of it. It will possibly do ME some justice. Sorry for the shit review. Now I'm off to make a keto meal read more

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Stopped by to pick up lunch, I ended up getting the kotobifteki chicken, and it was really good! Full of flavor and it wasn't dry! The restaurant was nice and clean. read more

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Best food in Astoria. Everything was good staff and the owner Niko. They were all friendly and Niko was chatting with us and make sure if we needed everything. The food is amazing me and my friend enjoyed the food. The best part was the portion. It is huge and will definitely fill you up. Would recommend everyone to dine in. It is also two blocks away from Astoria Park. Thanks Niko and staff. Definitely will be dining again. read more

Opened in the middle of the pandemic! They are open with gyros, platters, skewers, and the like. The restaurant is the traditional Greek white and blue colors and they play Greek music as well. They are doing delivery as well if you call their phone number. The platter was delicious and loved the sauce for it. The partner enjoyed the tzatziki as well. Glad to support a local business and hopefully they continue. For sure would eat again! read more

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You can choose to sit inside or outside. Since it was boiling hot outside, we decided to sit inside. The ac wasn't working properly, but that's another story. All of the staff were super nice and the waiter gave his recommendation which was the special for the weekend. They put meat on a skewer and roasted it up for five hours prior to serving. We ended up getting the Lamb and the Pork platters which either came with fries or rice, lettuce- tomato salad, and sauce. I had to ask for hot sauce as it needed some flavor on my end, but everything else was good. read more

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Niko's serves a solid Gyro. This is a very casual spot and you can take a walk in the park nearby after your meal. Come here for your Gyro fix read more

Niko's Souvlaki - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Nikos Souvlaki is the closest you can get to authentic Greek gyro and souvlaki in New York!!! We have dined here dozens of times and love the staff and food. Service is fast yet not rushed. Everyone, including Niko the owner, is always friendly and connects well with the crowd. Food is exceptionally authentic and of highest quality. They often offer kontosouvli and kokoretsi dishes, which are difficult to find in New York City. It is also important to note that price wise, it is a very affordable option compared to other Greek restaurants. Niko is a very hardworking person and we love coming here for gyro (we drive to Astoria from New Jersey because it is the best souvlaki in NY!) Keep up the good work, Niko! Sandy & Theodore read more

Niko's Souvlaki - food at Nikos Souvlaki - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

After a good gym workout, my buddy and I decided to give this place a try as we were in the mood for some good Greek cuisine. The server was very friendly and gladly recommended a few items in the menu. We were served our food very quick, probably because the restaurant was pretty empty as it was on a Monday afternoon. I ordered the Lamb Chops (quarter kilo) with Hand Cut Fries, Pita Bread and Tzatziki Sauce. The Lamb Chops were very tasty and tender, and the fries were deliciously seasoned. The place had a very chill and relaxing ambience. Prices can range from $4 to $125 depending on what you order and the amount of people but most platters are in the $22 range. This restaurant is located on a residential area so parking is not that hard to find. I definitely suggest you check this place out if you're in Ditmars, Astoria read more

Niko's Souvlaki - LAMB CHOPS (quarter kilo) - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

The food is great here but it's some place that me and my husband order from one in a while. I Love greek food don't get me wrong but just the acid reflux sometimes and some times it's expensive. The haloumi doesn't have to be 15.oo for 2 pieces of cheese because they put a whole slice of feta for the Greek salad and they don't charge too much of it. That being said if halloumi is gonna be 15.00 I think there should be 5 slices. read more

Went here for a late dinner and got a gyro it was delicious as expected. I also got their orange cake dessert which was drizzled with syrup. Very good experience. read more

New restaurant, opened at the start of the pandemic back in March. It is still open and that proves how good the food is. Food 5/5 DELICIOUS! The owner, Niko, is from Greek from Greece. Family recipe. Comparable to the ones I had in Athens. The beef patties are mouth watering good. Very big portion, very value for money. The semolina cake with syrup was the perfect way to wrap up the meal Service 5/5 The owner and staff are so friendly and personal. Throughout the duration of the meal, we saw so many returning regular customers and they remember their favorite orders. Everyone is wearing a mask and practicing Covid Protocols Ambiance 5/5 Bright and clean inside and nicely set up covered outdoor sitting too. Ceiling heater for the cooler weather. Must eat, must try if you're in Ditmars read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience. The food was delicious and the staff was super kind considering how our day was playing out. The restaurant was comfortable and good music as well. Very kind and patient staff and food was 10/10. Would definitely go back for the tzatziki with pita bread and chicken gyro was great. read more

I wanted to love this place since a) it's so close to my home b) I love Greek food and c) having grown up in Astoria have seen many businesses try and fail in this spot, would love to see a business do well here. But it fell short of my expectations. I've been eating Greek food for the better part of 30 years and unfortunately this one doesn't make my cut of best Greek restaurants in Astoria. What they got right: The Greek Fries were excellent, perfect combo of crispy and salty with feta crumbles. What they missed the mark on: The Halloumi appetizer was grossly overpriced (see picture attached). The TINY portion was definitely not worth the $12 price tag. The bitter lettuce it was garnished with did not help. The chicken gyro lacked the authenticity of a typical Greek gyro. Instead of being dressed with tzatziki sauce it was dressed with mayonnaise (as other Yelpers mentioned), resulting in a bland sandwich. I've had mayo and mustard on gyros before, but just not mayo. The gyro was also very light on chicken. I would maybe order their Greek fries again, but will stick to Agnanti, Taverna Kyclades and BZ Grill for my Halloumi and gyro cravings. read more

Niko's Souvlaki - Halloumi - $12 portion - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Great food and service!! This establishment has a variety of authentic grilled meat dishes to satisfy any craving.

Highly recommended, just very good Greek food and good service, very fresh salads, great chicken skewers.

My favorite Greek food in THE Greek neighborhood! I usually get the chicken or pork gyros and they always hit the spot. They're also a perfect meal to grab on your way to the park. The employees are always super nice, too! Make sure you check their website before you order... you may find something better than ordering here read more

I closed my eyes, and we were immediately in our favorite souvlakia in Glyfada, Greece. We went three times in two weeks, I highly recommend! COVID-19 Preparedness: all masked up, ample space between tables (if you're dining in, which we did), clean, CLEAN bathroom (I'm a bit OCD), crew masked up and considerate of "personal space" at all times. Yes, they are READY Food: Fresh ingredients, expertly prepared, and adequately portioned. We've had the Mixed Meat Platter, both Chicken & Pork Souvlakis, Gyro, Salas, Bacon & Chicken Souvlaki, all the dips, fries... never dry meats, never soggy veggies,.. confidently say the BEST SOUVLAKI in Astoria. Wine: mmmm Resitna wine... get a BIG carafe. It's a unique and traditional resinated wine with a over 2000 years of history. Crew/Owner: Attentive, hospitable, and professional, always with a smile and eager to assist. Outdoor Dining: Ready for a blizzard! Clean, Proper, and warm. Kid-Friendliness: Yes. Our 3YO loves it here! OVERALL: Proper Greek Souvlaki with proper Greek hospitality. P.S. we are a Greek family who are part-year residents in Greece . And also have been to almost all Greek restaurants (big and small) in Astoria. read more

Niko's Souvlaki - Pork Souvlaki Pork Kalamaki Skewer - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I definitely don't recommend this business. When they first opened up they were great. Service was great, food, etc. Not even a year in the chef thought it would be a good idea to undercook the chicken. Never have I went there again since my chicken was so chewy it felt like I was chewing on pork fat. Chicken is NOT supposed to be PINK. And next time I order a chicken gyro DO not send me a pork one.. I don't eat PORK!!!! read more

This place is sooo good. Always get takeout from here. Their chicken skewer pita is literally amazing and only $12. Their prasini salad is also 10/10. They never disappoint read more

I was hanging out at Astoria Park and got hungry, so I decided to get the pork gyro pita from Niko's. The pita was soft and it was pretty good in general. Some points that concerned me was that the pork gyro presumably had too much time on the heat and most of the pieces were too hard and dry. Another concern was that there were almost no lettuce in my sandwich - maybe they tried to compromise by including more tomato pieces, but I wish they could've let me know that they're out of lettuce if that was the case. read more