Zorbas

This Greek souvlaki spot is an absolute gem! The chicken and pork souvlaki are always perfectly seasoned, juicy, and grilled just right. You can really taste the quality and freshness in every bite. Everything feels homemade and made with care. The tuna fish — whether you get it as a sandwich or over salad — is delicious and tastes the same every time . I have asked and it is made fresh y their chef and owner. If you have kids, the cheeseburgers are a huge hit — mine can’t stop asking to go back for them. If you’re looking for delicious, fresh Greek food that feels authentic and comforting, this is the place to eat. It’s been open for over 25 years and all their food items in the menu always taste the same. Consistency in the key to success!

Always a great meal. The food is delicious and extremely affordable. Never had a bad experience here. Stop in for Lunch or Dinner. Never disappointed.

The food tastes great and comes in large portions, all for a very reasonable price. The service is also quick and friendly. Highly recommend.

Came in for breakfast but, they do have a full menu also. Indoor/outdoor dining. Omelettes were awesome, kids enjoyed their pancakes..

Astoria is known for its amazing Greek food restaurants and with that being said, this one was not the case. Although the service was above average, and waiter was super friendly, the food didn’t do justice. We had lunch on a Sunday afternoon, I don’t know if the kitchen was having a rough day but honestly food wasn’t tasty at all. I almost didn’t finish my order and I was hungry as a bear.

Great spinach pie, souvlaki, and lemon potatoes. Good portions too. Very full and happy.

Love this homey feel restaurant and food is served warm and fresh. I love their lentil soup, veggie omelet and well seasoned sweet potato fries.

Zorbas is a wonderful cafe. In a line of amazing Greek Restaurants, Zorbas is simple Greek Food. Their Gyro's are amazing. You can choose from Lamb, Chicken and Pork... Choose Lamb. They will add meat for a little extra. I drive from Brooklyn to get my Gyro and it is always amazing. They also make a great Gyro platter. I have been going here for more than a decade and it has never failed me. Thanks for the great food... You make this over eater very happy!!!!! Update 4-14-2024 Had a nice Giro Platter there today. Sat outside. Their presentation and food was really very good. Best Giro Platter in NYC. They have also expanded the inside to include way more seating and a back yard garden. I had such a great meal.

The various meals I ordered were great but I also ordered a few drinks along with the food but although they did follow instructions no ice but the restaurant is not at fault, the person or manager did not represent the person who was handling the drinks. he/she did not read the instructions or does not have common sense. If someone wants something sweet , you don't add lemon to lemonade or tea because lemon absorbs the sugar. Your suppose to let the consumer decide if its too sweet or not and let them add the lemon, not you. so if I want something sweet, eliminating the ice was a great surprise, but then they messed up adding the lemon and way too much lemon!!!!!! I mean don't you know Lemon absorbs the sugar. DUH. Oh one more thing, bring the tzatziki a notch or two down, its still too strong. I haven't ordered because of the tzatziki Iced Lemonade * Large (+ $3.25) "NO ICE IN DRINKS. I HAVE ICE AND BESIDES IF IT MELTS IT WILL TAKE THE SWEETNESS AWAY. IT WILL TASTE LIKE DIET. YUCK" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In my comment I even said if ice melts it takes the sugar away ----------------------- SO WHY DID HE GO AND STICK LEMON IN IT, and LOTS OF LEMON!!! I already said it will take the SWEETNESS away. ADDING LEMON IS NUTS. I TRIED ADDING SUGAR BUT ITS NOT THE SAME SUGAR that is already pre made at restaurants SO PLEASE ADDING LEMON IS NUTS

Ate here today for lunch and dinner after work as a substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 234 Q that I had the Zorbas platter with a cold bottle of Sprite and it had tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive and pleasant. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time.

We were in Astoria and found Zorba's after a failed attend to try the Souvlaki lady. The food was great, the place was clean, and the service was very kind. We had a large group and they were able to accommodate us. Favorites around the table were the gyro deluxe, Greek salad, and the soup of the day!

I believe last time I went to Zorba's they were half the size. They now have a whole rear section and an outdoor section. Friendly service and decent food. Absolutely great for a quick, leisurely bite. I don't frequent Greek restaurants in Astoria nor know Greek cuisine, but Zorba's offers more than your quintessential gyro and souvlaki. I feel they are good 3 and 1/2 stars; more than just an "OK", but not quite the full 4.

They forgot something on my order and I called asked them to come back the guy on the phone sounded surprised that I wanted him to come back and then stated that he does not know when they could come back as it was busy and he would try to fit it in at some point...when I told him this was unacceptable he then asked me if I wanted to be charged an additional charge for them to come back right away. Never again.

I had fish with lemon potatoes and tasted the beef and lamb gyro which everything was excellent. The waiter was very attentive, respectful and kind.

Best Cuban panini... delicious!!! So much flavor in every bite... if you haven't tried it, you're missing out...

Great for a quick bite and good food. I would highly recommend sitting in their backyard patio if weather permits.

The first time I dined at Zorba's, I thought the food was just okay. But since then, they've won me over with my to-go orders. Their plates (~$18-20) include a main, pitas, your choice of fries/rice/lemon potatoes, and Greek salad, all generously sized. And the tzatziki is quite delicious with heaps of cucumber cubes and garlic. Oh, if you're feeling under the weather, their avgolemono soup ($4-10) will pick you up! The Zorba's version is lighter on the lemon and uses rice.

This is a great spot for some great Greek food when you're in Astoria. We went to another recommended spot with a 2 hour wait and came across Zorba's Souvlaki Plus. Gotta say best decision ever. The Chicken Souvlaki and Lemon Potatoes were phenomenal and quickly became a favorite. We became regulars during our short visit and the food didn't disappoint. The staff was friendly, the service was excellent and the food was fantastic. I haven't found anything as good here in Houston.

Always good,always fresh,the grilled veggies side is an awesome surprise . The Porgie special is outstanding!!! Great service and outdoor and backyard seating. My go to !

Ordered delivery and it came quickly. Tried the horiatiki salad and chicken gyro; both were good but nothing special. I did think the tzatziki was way too garlicky. I'd say this was by no means bad, but there are better options for gyro around.

So this place was very cute and had a really good breakfast vibe, I ordered the Hungry Man Omelette and it came with Toast, Hash Browns and a Ham, Cheese, Onion Omelette. The Omelette is VERY delicious, the taste of the cheese in the onelette was perfect, I love alot of cheese in my omelette and they know how to out cheese inside and the Egg was cooked really good. The hash Browns were ok, the potatoes are really good but the Green Pepper was a little too much pepper-y for me but everything was good.

I got food poisoning. I ordered food to go because I had the flu, and now I have food poisoning on top of it.

Greek dining casual style Zorbas is a Greek dining casual-style eatery. Being right next to Stamatis means that their culinary focus is more casual, with Greek salads, gyros, and souvlaki. They are also less expensive. We enjoyed the outdoor dining on the sidewalk and the quick service. We ordered a Greek Salads, souvlaki of course, and Greek soda. Will we be back, yes! This is the perfect spot if you are looking for a less busy casual eatery!

The food was delicious. It's an authentic Greek casual place. Good service and attention.

Kid friendly and just absolutely yummy. Authentic Greek food with a homey atmosphere. We absolutely loved the feta!

Was here several months ago with a group of 12 as this place does separate checks for everyone which was nice for such a big group. We sat in the large outside area. The menu is a mix of Greek and general American diner food and the prices are overall pretty reasonable. I had a Loux to drink (sour cherry) and the Plaka Panini as my meal. This consisted of gyro, cooked onions & peppers, and mozzarella, with French fries & tzatziki sauce and it was $9 or $12 as a deluxe option. Said option came with French fries on the side along with coleslaw and a pickle. The sandwich was pretty good. The bread could have been a bit fresher but the gyro meat was pretty tasty and the mix of veggies and cheese made it satisfying while the fries inside were of course quite soft. The deluxe wasn't worth it with the fries being bit thick so they weren't that crispy (i.e. not good all around) and the coleslaw and pickles were throwaways. I probably should have just gotten a small thing of lemon potatoes or their spanakopita/spinach pie or something instead. Other people thought their food was fine also. For the prices, the food is worth it but there are tastier options in the area.

Only experience here was take out, but the outdoor seating on a nice day made it tempting to want to return. I got the classic greek salad for $11 with grilled chicken. Authentic, filling and incredibly well priced! I did not add the pita because it was .75 extra and I could not justify paying for carbs but I got a pita in the salad anyway. Yum. The dressing was on the side without even having to ask which was good because I was late to pick up my order so I didn't have to worry about the salad being soggy. I asked for no olives and there was one olive but it was easy enough to eat around. Staff was inviting and fast.

This place makes really great pork gyro and fries! It's always what I get when I come here. The pork is well prepared and nicely marinated. It comes with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and their white sauce. The fries are nice and crispy and not oily! They definitely compliment each other, but this time around i went a lil healthier with a grilled chicken salad! Friendly staffs and great service. The food never disappoints. Excellent Greek gyros. Simple, perfectly cooked, and spiced. Moist and slightly charred at the edges, giving the meat a variable texture. Simple and good Greek food...a frequent option for me! Huge portions. Authentic Greek dining. DELICIOUS. Excellent family dinning experience. The service is very friendly. Astoria has lots of great Greek eateries but this place tastes great and is affordable. Highly recommend.

It was my first placing an order there. The food came earlier. It was so yummy, fresh and tasty!!! I'm really satisfied and definitely ready to try new dishes!!!

Such a yummy family restaurant. Food tastes like it's homemade and delicious. Service is great and a nice relaxing environment. The back patio is awesome too. Cute for date night

For the price and portion, it is a very good deal. Taste is alright, I got really thirsty after I eat.

I'm writing this on the quality of service and the amazing horiatiki salad I shared with friends. The waitress was so incredibly nice and attentive. And the aforementioned salad--which is different from a Greek salad because it does not have lettuce--instead this one had big juicy red tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced onions and peppers and tons more feta cheese. Plus ample olives. You pour your own olive oil and vinegar. I'm Greek and it was one of the most delectable horiatiki salads I've ever had. Otherwise this place is kind of a mix between a diner and a Greek food joint. I see they have classic Greek dishes such as moussaka, roast chicken and Greek potatoes. I can't speak to those since I did not try them. They have a garden It was nice to hang out on a cool day.

Loved it! Had a Horitiaki salad and two pieces of chicken souvlakia. It is simple and delicious! I am coming back! Cheerio!

I have been a patron of Zorba's for approximately 10 years. This afternoon, I went into the store to buy two pieces of spinach pie. When I entered the restaurant, neither the cashier, nor the owner were properly wearing masks. The cashier was wearing her mask below her nose and the older/elderly gentleman (who I assume is the owner) was not wearing a mask at all. After I placed my order for two pieces of spinach pie, I watched the owner use a plastic fork and his dirty hands to package the food. It was bad enough that he didn't wear gloves to touch the food, but he didn't even wash his hands or use hand sanitizer. I'm pretty sure that's some kind of health code violation. After I stared at the cashier long enough, she finally pulled up her mask. This entire experience was shocking because neither of these people seemed to realize/care that there is a deadly COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging NYC. Since Zorba's clearly doesn't care about the health & safety of their customers, I'm saying goodbye- I hope not following a simple safety protocol was worth losing a customer.

Average: 3.83 stars. VERY generous portions. Spinach pie: 4.5 Spinach pie tasted fresh & homemade Lamb Souvlaki: 4.0 Juicy chunks of meat in a large pita, could have used some hot sauce Gyro Wrap: 3.0 Kind of bland, good to fill up on. Service: 5.0 The cashier woman did everything and was wonderful. Would come back to try the carrot cake and eat the spinach pie again.

(2nd review, the old one is a few years old) So I've heard stories from some locals about the days when Astoria was basically little Athens and the area was brimming with amazing Greek eateries and bakeries. Sadly these days the options are not as abundant so when you get a hankering for a basic souvlaki dinner Zorba's on 23rd avenue, right down the street from the Ditmars stop of the N train is pretty much one of the very few options. Family run for years, Zorba's has the vibe of a little restaurant you might find yourself in on a hot Greek afternoon while touring one of the gorgeous Greek islands. Now if you're looking for a Greek speciality like "Mousaka" or "Pastichio" theres a much better option next door at Stamatis or take the N train down to Broadway for a meal at Bahari. Zorba's is for souvlaki. You can get the Greek classic in pork, chicken or lamb and it comes with a choice of Greek rice, fries or lemon potatoes; a side Greek salad and warm pita bread. The portion is decent. They give you ONE pita bread, but I think a basket of several would be much better. I give Zorba's 4/5 stars because their souvlaki dinners are great and I value family and tradition. I'd have given them 5 stars if they'd reward regular customers (I go there what, once a month?) with a piece of "baklava" and if the owner wouldn't sit there like a grumpy old man with a puss on his face. Say hi! welcome back! friendliness goes a long way! The negatives won't keep this hungry bear away from Zorba's though, and I feel a pork souvlaki dinner and an ice cold Greek beer in my not so distant future! For years of quality souvlaki, you cant go wrong.

Wonderful to take out or dine in-- especially when their quiet, shady backyard is open! Consistent quality and generous portions... My husband and I ordered delivery for dinner a little over a week ago, and today we stopped by for a casual, quiet lunch in the backyard. He had the chicken Souvlaki plate with rice and salad, and I had a Greek salad with pork gyro and a side of tzatziki. We each had a glass of house wine. Our server today was very friendly and attentive (wish I was better with names!). My husband's chicken Souvlaki was tender and juicy, and the "side" Greek salad it came with was much bigger than he expected, and was topped with fresh feta. My Greek salad was wonderful, topped with perfectly cooked pork gyro, and their fresh tzatziki sauce is still my neighborhood favorite-- it has a smooth consistency with a really nice bite of fresh garlic. The wine was a nice touch to the meal. Looking forward to coming back again soon!

This restaurant is great. Whether for take out or dine in service, the food is always exceptional and so fresh. My favorite is the Mediterranean Wrap and grape leaves. Comes with warm pita. Highly recommend!

We order out from here a lot. The spreads, pita and spanikopota are great. I thought the dolmades we're too dry. The fried cheese is fun if you're up for it. The fries are delicious and addicting.

Went with a friend I have a gyro with fries and she had chicken soulvaki plate. The service was great and fast. The restaurant was clean and private. Best Greek food I've had in the US

Zorba's is a solid choice in the neighborhood for traditional Greek cuisine. The portions are nicely sized, the food is fresh, and the service is old school. I'm not sure that I am as blown away by this place as some of the other reviewers seem to be, but I'd stop in again when I was nearby.

Food is freshly cooked and delicious authentic Greek Food !! Delivery was also fast despite the fact that there is snow !! Thank you

We have been getting food from this location for a long time. Always enjoyed the food. Once they did the renovations there food quality and quantity definitely went down. Ordered a food pickup today went in about 20 minutes later to pick up waited an additional 20 minutes inside(they definitely forgot to put the order up). Unfortunately we had already paid online or would have canceled the order within a few minutes wait. So decided to wait it out. Order finally ready drive home take everything out and of course they forgot my gyro sandwich. So had to get back in the car drive back and pick it up. The guy gave me the old sandwich and a new hot one to make up for the mistake but the best part is I ordered plain gyro and both had lettuce,tomato,and onion. And my wife got the runs after eating her burger. So it will be a while before we give them another shot.

Just had the "lamb gyro" and it was extremely disappointing. Figured it would be good since it's a standard dish and Yelp had good reviews. Didn't even taste like lamb, no tzaziki sauce (some creamy Italian?) and had huge chunks of what tasted like steak. I would avoid if you just wanted a simple gyro.

I love this place! The food is great, I love the lamb although I typically get the chicken skewer platter. This is my go-to spot when I'm up in Astoria New York! Service is great and their little scooter delivery guys are always super quick!

Awesome food and friendly service. The loukaniko is my favorite, but whatever you pick get the Greek fries to go with it.

This is a solid choice if you're hankering for some Mediterranean and don't want to break the bank. Zorba's has a family-owned, casual diner feel, perfect if you're looking for a no frills kind of meal. And honestly, this place doesn't need frills, the food speaks for itself. I just moved to the neighborhood and have been looking new spots to add to the rotation. Definitely made the right choice. Came here on a weeknight with friend, and I initially wanted to dine al fresco on the tables outside, but it was bit chilly so we sat indoors. The waitress/host was so pleasant and friendly as she took our orders -- exactly what you expect from this type of mom and pop establishment. Before I get to the food, I need to mention that beers here are DIRT CHEAP - $3.50 for domestics and $4.00 for imports. I can't remember the last time I spent less than $5 for a beer at a restaurant. Made me question if I really was in NYC... Anyway, my friend and I decided to split a small greek salad to start, and then go halfsies with the gyro pita and souvlaki pita. The greek salad was on point - very fresh veggies, perfectly dressed, and quality feta on top. As for the pitas, both we're equally tasty. The gyro meat was juicy and well-seasoned, while the souvlaki was tender and really flavorful. The pita bread was okay, maybe just a tad dried out. Overall, the sandwiches totally hit the spot. The final bill for the two of us came out to $30. I mean c'mon...just $15/person for a beer and that amount of delicious food? I'll take that 8 days a week.

The difference between Zorba's and other multitude of Greek places in the area is that it satisfies the cheap, quick, large potions, no frills kind of meal. In good weather, you can also sit outside which is quite nice. You can get a platter if you are hungry or do a la carte to pick and choose your skewers and sides. The sampler plate is a good way to try everything and it is portioned for two. Everything is very fresh and well prepared. The plates come with a Greek salad to start. The sides are really good especially their lemon potatoes. The service is great, efficient, and with a smile.

4.5 Stars. I live on Zorba's Chicken Souvlaki, Lemon Potatoes and Challah French Toast. Philly Cheesesteak is cheesy and salty. Spinach pies are not bad but sometimes they get hard on the edges. Good chocolate and carrot cakes.

I was walking by and looked at the menu. Decided to go in. I had the chicken gyro with extra sauce. The gyro was ok. But.. they were very friendly and was a lovely establishment and they also had plenty of options to choose from.

My boyfriend and I went here for a casual neighborhood dinner, and were very pleased with the service and food. He ordered the combination plate ($12)-- with beef gyros and chicken souvlaki-- and was easily the best gyro he's had. I had the greek pizza ($7), which is a pita with spinach+feta cheese, fresh tomato, and fresh melted mozzarella on a bed of fries. The food was definitely fresh, and a good deal for the money. Plus, they deliver for free! It's definitely my new go-to place for fast food Greek!

We ate a late-afternoon meal there yesterday, with a friend who lives in Astoria. It was a gorgeous day, so we were pleased to have the opportunity to sit at an outdoor table (and the interior of the restaurant is small). We had a "feast" - and the total with tax (before tip) was only $31.45! All of the food was really delicious and the portions were generous (Greek pizza, spinach pie, tzatziki and *warm* [actually *hot*] pita bread). We also had hummus, but that's the only item we didn't love (it was very different than the usual creamy style; it tasted egg-based). Our server was *terrific* (I assume she was Maria, given some other posters' comments). We were a little surprised that the number of Greek dishes was actually rather limited, but that's just an observation.

Good, family owned and operated, old fashioned, neighborhood, souvlaki (shish kebob) joint with great prices. I'm partial to the pork souvlaki sandwiched on a toasted pita bread. You can't go wrong ordering anything from the menu. They also serve Greek frappe.

Delicious gyro!! My new favorite neighborhood spot. They have nice outdoor and indoor seating and takeout. Helpful and attentive servers!!

Such a horrible experience. Today's waiter has 0 patience on when we want to order. i will definitely not come back ever again.. He needs to have an attitude check and patience check... One of my in-laws thought that there was a special outside and he's like "what special what are you talking about" he said it in the most nastiest way. No waiter should ever talk to a customer like that, period. Since he was being rude, i be rude back. I follow energy. As a waiter myself, i always have patience and understand what the customer wants in order for them to have a good experience and comes back because of that service. Get it together. Overall, food was fine.

I've had some pretty great souvlakis around NYC but the one I had here takeS the cake for one of the worst I've ever had. I got the chicken souvlaki pita deluxe which comes with tomatoes, onion, lettuce and tzatziki sauce, as well as a side of fries. First of all, the sauce was slathered only on one side of the pita, so most of my souvlaki was very dry. Second, I couldn't find the chicken! I had to keep biting through it until I finally found it, which was disappointingly bland and dry. A good souvlaki should have meat in every bite, and this one failed horribly. It's as if they had some leftovers and quickly threw it together to make something presentable. The fries were pretty generic, but not bad. Still does not compensate for the 9 bucks I spent on this horrible excuse of a souvlaki.

I have eaten here many times, but the quality of food has deteriorated over the years. About a month ago, I ordered a cheese steak sandwich, and I am not kidding when I say there was not 2 ounces of meat in the sandwich, and the hero bread was stale. I gave them a second chance and ordered the biftiki platter, and it was just bad. Nothing was homemade at all, and the lemon potatoes had no lemon flavor whatsoever. And the WORST part is that I addressed my concerns with the owner, and like an old timer from Europe, they did nothing to fix it. They will never get a dime from me again, and if their poor quality and service continues, I predict they will not be open long enough to give other people the poor quality I received. Go anywhere else in Astoria and you'll thank me.