Came here for my best friends birthday for the first time. Service was as great was greeted as soon as you walked in and our waters were always filled. Food was great and I did appreciate that they participated in Restaurant Week $60 for 3 course dinner. The had a good selection of choices of RW, you actually got 4 course as we all got a soup to start prior to the appetizer. Octopus was +$7 up-charge but so well worth it. It was grilled perfectly and not chewy as I have had it in the past. We also order the Saganaki winch was pan seared table side as per our request. The fish of the day was Branzino which was served perfectly but if you do not like fish with tiny bones I would not recommend although they did a good job getting all the bones out they still missed a few but nothing that would deter me from getting it again. The dessert which unfortunately was not pictured was a chefs selection for the day and they were cream puffs with chocolate glaze. Ambiance is very cute and Mediterranean...makes you feel like you are in Greece with all the beautiful flowers around and the background music that I thought at one point was a live artist. read more

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Absolutely nothing negative to say about this place. From the waiter who constantly checked up on us to the delicious meal to the beautiful decor and ambience, I couldn't be happier. Will be returning. read more

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I came here on a weekday for dinner. It's decorated nicely, and the food is overall tasty, especially the desserts. The service was a little slow (something I heard the table next to us also noting). That said, I would give it another chance. read more

Amazing food, great ambiance, exceptional hospitality. Came to have lunch to celebrate my brother's wedding and there were absolutely no complaints. Thank you all for the prosecco and delicious dessert! read more

Nisi Estiatorio - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Real deal Greek place, right in the middle of Astoria. Cannot get more real than this. Walked in (saw it was busy, always a good sign), no wait. Grilled octopus was great, lamb stew with potatoes and feta cheese even better. Friendly, efficient staff. What is not to like! Highly recommended! read more

The atmosphere and food was great. It reminded me like being back in Crete; Greece. My complaint is that one of the waitors was sarcastic and did not warn us not to touch the saganaki plate. When our father touched it, it burned him, and when we told him about the situation, he said in a sarcastic tone, "I would burn myself as well if I touched it." This is unacceptable customer service, and it's not an excuse to be so rude and sarcastic just because we are in NYC. Also, the other make waitors were rude as well. However, one of the female waitress did her job well, and she helped us a lot. read more

I visited Nisi Estiatorio for the first time today with my husband and brother for lunch, and it was such an exceptional experience! The restaurant is really inviting and has a modern, bright, Mediterranean feel. We were greeted immediately upon entering and were seated quickly. Our server was very kind and attentive and seemed to genuinely care about providing a great dining experience, which seems to be more and more rare these days, so it was much appreciated. For food, we shared the fried calamari, the feta in phyllo dough, and the fagri fish, which came with lemon potatoes and sautéed dandelion greens. Everything was so flavorful and delicious, and perfectly prepared. I had never had fagri before, but it's definitely a must for any fish lover. The lemon potatoes were the best I've ever had at any Greek restaurant. We finished the meal with ekmek, which I had also never had before. It was so light and airy and the perfect level of sweetness with fresh strawberries and blueberries, which were a nice touch. This place is truly amazing when I can't wait to return. Special thanks to our server, who made the overall experience that much better. read more

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Went here yesterday for the Restaurant Week Menu. Our waiter Santi was incredible, he made so many recommendations. We got a bottle of an amazing Greek Wine. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. Can't wait to come back! read more

Nisi Estiatorio - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Stumbled across this hidden gem in Astoria. It was nice, cozy and beautiful inside. The staff were attentive and welcoming. I enjoyed the service here as they changed plates and met with care. The food was delicious! We had calamari for appetizers. They were a big portion and included some squid pieces. For entree, we had lamb chops. They were cooked very well and seasoned to perfection! Very happy with the food, and the cocktail was made lovely. read more

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Nisi is a fine-dining Greek restaurant and one of many Greek restaurants in Astoria. Currently, they are considered one of the new kids on the block, offering traditional Greek cuisine and other Meditteran dishes. They recently took over the old Calexico eatery which at one time was Athens Cafe and then a BBQ House, Salt, and Bone on 30th Avenue. The owner has kept the design and layout similar to the previous owners of the prior two eateries at that location, yet turned it into a traditional Greek restaurant with plenty of seating and a bar. I found my whole dining experience relaxing and informal, however, their menu can be a little disappointing. I love lamb chops, and I mean really you offer me French fries when lemon potatoes should have been available as an alternative on the menu!1 As for my portions of tarama and lamb chops, they were huge portions, so much so, that I got indigestion the following day. Still, these huge portions I guess help explain why the restaurant is one of the more expensive Greek eateries in Astoria. By Astoria standards they are very good, unfortunately with so many other Greek offerings in the area their menu tends to be on the expensive side. Are they worth a second visit? Maybe? read more

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The flavors you will experience is way beyond anyone's expectations. New York's Funnyman and Comedian Greg "The Greek" Kritikos, told me that this place is a "must try". He's a funny guy but he was very serious about this place. This place excels on all levels. Decor Cleanliness Service Music Atmosphere Food The menu is filled with every greek specialty you can name. The Egg Lemon soup is just like my grandfather used to make. Try the Halloumi appetizer, it's the best I ever had. You can tell, right away, they make every effort to present you with the very best that you can get. Try this place, you will always come back for more. read more

This place is great! Went here on a sunny day and had the opportunity to eat outside which I highly recommend! If not, I went inside to use the can and the atmosphere seemed bright and lively! I got the sword fish and our party shared the mezze spread, which was A+! Great place to for a dinner or lunch with a very friendly and knowledgeable staff! read more

This place needs 50 stars. Wow! This is the complete package as restaurants goes. Don't sleep on this place. Their food is off the chain. I had Greek food before but this sh!t is on another level. Friendly waters, and the music brings the whole thing together. read more

I had high hope for this place. I was a bit disappointing. Scallops are small, and overcooked. Red snapper was decent. Lamb chop was decent. There are no dishes that I will say wow.. environment is good, new decor. Waitress is attentive. read more

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Came here for drinks before dinner and the place was clean and well decorated. Me and my date sat at the bar. I ordered the santorini sunset which was slightly spicy, but so refreshing. My date ordered the lager which he also enjoyed. Service was quick and friendly, bathroom was well kept and I'd come back again to try more cocktails read more

Nisi Estiatorio - Santorini Sunset - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

We came after the lunch rush for my friend's birthday. Everything we ordered tasted really good. The waiter was gorgeous, friendly and smelled amazing! Would definitely come back for the waiter. I mean, the food and ambience. read more

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Excellent Service and Food, the wife and I had a date night, we came here and enjoyed the delicious food, will definitely be back soon read more

Nisi Estiatorio - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Fast review: - This is our second visit here. - We dined in for Valentine's Day dinner. Even if you have reservations, you will still wait. We waited 18 minutes past our 8:30PM reservation. - Do not sit at the bar and get a drink if you're waiting for your reserved table. Hostess will forget about you and seat other people who will come in after you. - The bartender will yell at you for his mistake. - The waiter will scold you for not eating their not-so-fresh oysters. If you would like more of a detailed review, please read below: This review is purely based on service and not on the food. This was our second time visiting this restaurant as the first time was a good experience and even recommended it to friends. I grew up in the neighborhood when Astoria was predominantly Greek and am always excited whenever a new Greek spot opens, especially in the "cursed" restaurant area that Nisi is currently in (this area never seems to hold a restaurant for more than two years). We usually go to our favorite Greek restaurant, Amylos, but when our amazing waiter from there moved on to better things in life, their quality of service went extremely down, and if you're paying for high-priced Greek meals in this economy, at least you would expect to experience some good service right? Well, unfortunately, Nisi did not deliver. Tonight left a nasty taste in our mouths, just like the smelly oysters they served. 1. We made reservations for 8:30 PM on Valentine's Day and they had a prix fixed dinner. They advertised it as a "4-course meal with complimentary champagne" on their Instagram but we did not receive any strawberry and champagne as posted. 2. We got there five minutes before our 8:30PM reservation, checked in with the hostess, and told her we would wait by the bar for our table. We knew it was going to be busy because of the day but it looked like she completely forgot about us since she seated a couple that came after us first. After 18 minutes of waiting by the bar, she finally came up to us and said, "If you guys still want a table, there's one available" and we were like "If? We've been waiting for a table!". Second red flag. 3. The first red flag was the bartender. We tried to pay for our drinks for ten minutes and we sympathized he was busy making all the drinks but we had our card out on the bill envelope when he was idle and still nothing. There was another bartender there that looked like he was being trained by the main bartender who saw our card and still nothing. Our table was in front of the bar and as we were getting seated, he yelled across the bar to command us to give him his signed copy. My husband was caught by surprise by the yelling so he was initially confused. The bartender kept barking at him "Where's the signed copy?! You didn't sign!" while my husband was trying to tell him that there was none since he didn't charge us yet. Finally, the bartender realized he didn't charge the card yet and apologized. Wow. Totally unprofessional and embarrassing for all that yelling as if we were trying to stiff him when he was the one at fault. 4. We waited another 15 minutes to get served. The night was finally winding down and patrons were leaving the restaurant. Our waiter was the same waiter we had on our first visit so that gave us hope the night would turn better. Again, I understand they were all so tired from the busy day, but it was still not an excuse to be rude. I ordered the oysters since I love eating them but when they arrived, they had a weird stench to them and the water on them was cloudy. Immediately, I was curious if we received a bad batch since it was the end of the night but I still gave it a chance. I put my usual condiments on them (lemon, vinegar, hot sauce) and still, it was not good. My husband even agreed as we were both oyster enthusiasts. I had another one just to make sure and it was definitely a no. When the waiter came to take the plates, he questioned me if I liked the oysters since I hadn't eaten all of them and I said "No I think they're bad" and he responded rather hastily, "So you're not going to finish them? We had them come in just for today, I mean come on!". Way to take out your stress on me, buddy. Aside from the bartender and now this waiter, I was embarrassed and appalled by the attitude of the wait staff! We got through our meal but at that point, we just didn't want to be there anymore because of the bad service. We asked for our dessert to go since we were just completely done with the attitude and rudeness of the wait staff. This place is not usually busy on a normal day/night so I'm sure the wait staff was used to more of a quiet night. However, being it was their first Valentine's Day in the neighborhood, maybe this review will help them plan better if they make it to next year. read more

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Very delicious food, excellent service!!It has a wonderful atmosphere to share with the family !! read more

Nisi Estiatorio - Seafood Tawer - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Absolutely a beautiful restaurant....super-romantic for date-night but also saw groups of friends gather at the bar, so you get best of both worlds. The property is clean, beautiful and well-kept. The food was delicious. I had my favorite, the moussaka and he had the king prawns, and those prawns were so large. I loved that the moussaka was not oversized but still very filling. read more

The food is blah and very expensive. The portion sizes are teeny weeny. The place is beautiful and the bathrooms are spotless. Will I go back? That's a HARD NO! read more

Nisi Estiatorio - The only thing awesome about this place is the decor. - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

From octopus to the pork tomahawk, everything was just delicious. Really cute ambiance and good service. read more

Nisi Estiatorio - Pork Tomahawk was delicious. - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Excellent service and an authentic taste of Greece. I am super critical and could not find anything wrong here. Yay! Clean bathrooms, beautiful restaurant ambience, and perfect service. I have been to Greece and Cyprus many times, so I know the food intimately, which is first-class. Give it a go, and I am sure you will love it. Walking distance to 30th Street subway. Well done guys! read more

I am a Williamsburg, Brooklyn girl and I hardly ever spend time in Astoria. However, my boyfriend lives in Astoria, so we are hitting the town and I'm learning a lot. He and I were walking down 30th Avenue one night and we saw this really cute place covered in beautiful pink flowers and I made a mental note to come to this place eventually for a "date night". However, I did one better by hosting my boyfriend's birthday dinner here. Last weekend was his birthday and Nisi Estiatorio was the venue I chose for this very special event. Nisi was very accommodating. I called about 7 days before the BIG day to see if they could accommodate a party of our size. Initially we were going to be about 20 people. There were a few cancellations due to life circumstances but the staff was very accommodating to our party of 12. The food was AMAZING! Everyone practically left little to nothing on their plate. The drinks were superb. The ambience was phenomenal and the staff were incredible. It was definitely a night to remember. We had guests come from New Jersey, Manhattan, Brooklyn and the commute was worth every bite. If you are looking to host a party, Nisi has a back area tucked away from the main entrance and its literally the perfect balance of intimate and easy to find. We'll definitely be back. A HUGE thank you to Ria, Kostos, Kris, Tiffany and Lefteris for making this night so special! read more

Went here for lunch with friends today. The food was great, but more importantly, the staff was very kind. The waiter heard my friend mention that she's gluten-free, so he informed her of which appetizers she could and couldn't eat. When they brought out the dips, he graciously brought her a plate of veggies. And when they brought out the free desserts (which were delicious and beautiful), he asked her if she'd prefer yogurt. The staff was very attentive, and I appreciated their patience with us as we were a big group. There were a lot of appetizer options and wines, so great place for a six-person get-together. read more

If you aren't going here, you're missing out. Everything you could ever imagine a great restaurant is, they have it here. The best place to take someone that has been good to you. read more

It's open and I LOVE IT. They've freshened up the space with white tables, walls, countertops, the works, and it really makes the bar area feel welcoming, bright, and like a spot I could sit in for hours, but becomes cozy, comforting and a little romantic after dark (haven't seen the other half of the restaurant yet, but I'm sure the vibe is similar). The service is extremely friendly and professional. I hate olives generally, but somehow did not hate theirs... I don't understand it, but enjoyed an olive for the first time in 36 years of life. The cocktails are beautiful and really well crafted, every bite of food was worthwhile. Surprisingly large portions for NYC, both my roommate and I left with leftovers. I've seen a lot of restaurants come through this space over the past 7 years and this is my favorite so far, I really wish them well and recommend a visit. 10/10 experience. read more

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This place is absolutely gorgeous from outside. Inside is also beautiful. The service here is amazing. We actually had reservations for another restaurant and decided to try this place out. So glad we did . Loved everything we tried and drinks is pretty smooth as well . Will definitely be back when I'm in the area . read more

Nisi Estiatorio - Tiger prawns - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Run! Don't walk to Nisi Estiatorio on 30th Avenue in trendy Astoria. This chic yet casual Greek restaurant will transport you to the islands with extraordinary food, cocktails, and service. I love the white interior and comfy chairs along with elevated Greek cuisine. read more

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Great semi-dressy date night Greek place! We got the Santorini Sunset to drink which was delish - really nice balance of tart and sweet. We also got the market fish, zucchini fritters, spanakopita, lemon potatoes, and broccoli. All of the food was incredible. My husband is a huge seafood fan and said that the fish was one of the best pieces of fish he's ever had. I loved the zucchini fritters and the lemon potatoes! The atmosphere was nice and breezy with wide open walls and really nice floral wall displays. Service was fast and friendly, and they even gave us a complimentary hummus appetizer! Love this place, will definitely be back! read more

Nisi Estiatorio - Broccolini Lemon Potatoes Spanakopita - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Great spot for an occasion. I went with two friends and the portions were very generous. We loved the spreads so much with the warm pita on the side. The service was also wonderful all around . We will be back for sure! read more

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Went to Nisi for restaurant week this past weekend and was blown away by how delicious the food was! Amazing, complex salad, perfectly cooked fish, and delicious pastry and ice cream for dessert. Highly recommend! Service was on point too. I truly don't know why this place isn't packed all the time. read more

Food is delicious!! Decor and ambience is also very nice! The seafood was very fresh and delicious - definitely a must try. read more

Great food. Amazing warm and friendly service. Best grilled octopus that I've had in the states. Am definitely going to return. The place and ambience is very clean and well designed. The chef is also very nice and more importantly very talented. Worth a trip to try for sure. read more

My new favorite place in Astoria!!! Nisi has the best octopus and is truly a Greek treasure in Astoria!! read more

Nisi Estiatorio - The best octopus!! - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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This is my favorite Greek restaurant in Astoria ! First off, it's SO BEAUTIFUL. I love the vibes and ambiance of this restaurant. I'm usually not the biggest fan of Greek food, but everything here was SO DELICIOUS. Usually cannot handle lamb, but their lamb chops were AMAZING !!! Make sure to order those. The service here is really excellent as well- they do sparklers for a birthday and sing while giving you a Polaroid. Really sweet, will be back! read more

Modern Mediterranean cuisine Excellence food and ambient I was coupled times and every time I really enjoyed read more

I was walking by with my friend on a hot summer day, and decided to check it out. This place was previously a cafe before, but as a restaurant it looked very lit and Greek vibes. The music and ambience were nice, service was attentive. The food was amazing! So was my Santorini cocktail and white wine. I had the zucchini chips, hummus, greek salad, (bread with olive oil), and octopus was grilled perfectly. I had calamari which was tangy and crunchy how I like it. I also ordered lamb chops with fries, very good. I had the lemon potatoes and some great fish as well! Everything was fresh and tasty. I will be back to try more even though I had a big fat LUNCH here, clearly. Definitely recommend for Greek authentic cuisine. read more

just left the restaurant, my girlfriend and i been eyeing the restaurant for a while. schedules prevented us from checking it out. loved the food, lamb chops with lemon potatoes were amazing. the calamari was hands down the best i've had, and i've had A LOT calamari. crunchy enough, butter soft. the waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. we'll definitely be back for dessert lol ! read more

We love this restaurant! The food and service is outstanding. Beautiful decor with Greek music playing in the background. read more

Nisi Estiatorio - At the bar at Nisi - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York