Telly's Taverna

I hadnt been to this resteraunt in a couple of years ( since the renovation) because then, seating was limited and the wait was long. This evening was better than a night in Greece!! Telly's food was amazing, The resteraunt is 3 times the size, the outdoor seating was great. The service was very good and all together a great experience! Since Tellys many have tried to compete with thier fish but after tonight it is my opinion that they are still far behind! Pros: Excelent service, fresh fish, great atmosphere Cons: parking more

We were so satisfied!!!!! The food was very good. The fish case was full of VERY fresh fish, grilled to order. Our waitress was extremely warm and friendly. They recenly expanded their Dining room and the atmosphere was great. I would highly recomend Telly's Taverna. Try the ""kafterie"" if you like something a little spicy. They do also have meat dishes that are great. Have fun! Pros: food, service, atmosphere Cons: parking, no credit cards more

This place was Ok, prices were very reasonable but the food wasn't that good. My wife and I ordered Lamb Chops that were kind of tough and not very tasty. more

The more you eat here the better it gets..dips, lamd shops, beans, fresh fish...its a marvelous place. the staff is outstanding..the best of all is grilled shrimp and octupus.....Enjoy Pros: great waiters, fresh food, complimentary dessert Cons: hard parking more

This restaurant was my first venture into Astoria...I have since been to many other restaurants in Astoria....but Telly's is definitely the best......the garden room in the back is very nice....Food was excellent! Grilled octopus was sublime! The complimentary desssert with the Greek coffee knocked my socks off! I love it here! more

I love coming here with a small group b/c the saganaki is best eaten quickly, while still hot. The atmosphere here is totally casual and neighborhoody. Newbies are, however, often disconcerted by the loud trains rumbling by until they, too, get lost in the food. Telly's makes the best grilled octopus in town, although, sadly, the portions seem to be shrinking. However, I'm stuck b/c I can't eat octopus anywhere else in the city now that I've been spoiled by this place's tender and perfectly prepared rendition. On this last visit, our saganaki, octopus and Greek salad were wonderful, as usual. I don't even bother getting fish here anymore (who wants to deal with those bones?) and am content with a dinner of just the grilled tentacles and salad...and maybe saganaki when there are enough people to help eat it. more