Telly's Taverna is a vibrant Greek haven in Astoria serving up fresh grilled seafood, delectable lamb chops, and complimentary loukoumades in a spacious garden setting.
"Offers pastitsio, a baked casserole with layers of mashed potato, cinnamon-spiced beef, bucatini pasta, and bechamel sauce." - Caroline Shin
"Telly’s has some nice sidewalk seating in front of their spot on 23rd Avenue. They also have about as many options for grilled whole fish as there are birthday cards in CVS categorized as “funny birthday.” Pick your fish and then get some grilled or fried vegetables and spanakopita. This is some of the best Greek food in Astoria - which, as you’ll notice from this guide, is saying something." - hannah albertine
"Telly’s Taverna has about as many options for grilled whole fish as there are birthday cards in CVS categorized as “funny birthday.” But unlike a card with a glittery sloth on it, you’ll actually want to spend money on these fish. Pick your favorite (if you need a visual, they’re all sitting on ice in the front of the restaurant) and then get some grilled or fried vegetables and spanakopita. The amount of tables at Telly’s is infinite, and they even have some nice sidewalk seating and an enclosed garden in the back. This is some of the best Greek food in Astoria - which, as you’ll notice from this guide, is saying something." - Hannah Albertine, Bryan Kim, Neha Talreja, Carina Finn Koeppicus
"This Greek restaurant gives you a very specific type of feeling: vacation romance. The decor is rustic with a nautical theme, which makes you feel like you’re dining on an island (that isn’t Manhattan) where you could sign up for a snorkeling tour in the morning. Telly’s also happens to have some of the best Greek food in Astoria, and that’s saying something. Start with spanakopita, add some grilled veggies, and finish with a grilled whole fish." - Team Infatuation
"This spacious taverna established in 1990 is a prime spot for Greek families after Sunday church. Here, diners can treat themselves to a vast menu of Greek classics that are superbly executed, like the charcoal-grilled lamb chops, shrimp saganaki, and seafood dishes like grilled octopus, whole branzino, fried spearings, and swordfish kebabs so soft it’s possible to forget it’s a meaty fish. Make room for the complimentary loukoumades – golden-fried pillowy donuts – at the end of the meal. A cool, foamy frappe makes a great dessert pairing." - Caroline Shin, Paul Schrodt, Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
