I've been here several times, and am generally impressed with the food here. It's oily, not greasy -- and if you know what to order and balance your oil with your fresh veggies and chilled wine, you'll be in for a nice evening. I like going with at least 4 people so you can get a variety of dishes, such as:\r
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Grape leaves - nice & tender & tasty.\r
Grilled octopus - as good as any I've had in Astoria.\r
Tomatokeftedes (croquettes) - a little greasy, but tasty vegetarian option.\r
Salads - they're all excellent.\r
Melitzanosalata - chilled eggplant dip. with excellent bread.\r
Baccalao - excellent fried cod, with a potent garlic dip.\r
Lemon potatos - need I say more?\r
Tigania - whopping pile of meat and potatoes (cut like fries, but prepared like lemon potatos with oil & paprika). Watch your cholesterol, it's yummy.\r
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I love that they give you free dessert every time (yogurt, cherries, & little pieces of cake or pastry). The service can be gruff & Greek, but don't let that bother you -- get a variety of things and enjoy sharing the food, take a stroll in the park after dinner.
Pros: authentic food, free dessert, park nearby
Cons: gruff service, lots of oil
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