Location: Long Island City
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Where to eat Mediterranean food in Long Island City: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best Mediterranean restaurants nearby. Discover the best Mediterranean food in Long Island City. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Mediterranean restaurants near you.. Long Island City (LIC) is the westernmost residential and commercial neighborhood of the New York City borough of Queens. LIC is noted for its rapid and ongoing residential growth and gentrification, its waterfront parks, and its thriving arts community. LIC has among the highest concentration of art galleries, art institutions, and studio space of any neighborhood in New York City. It is bordered by Astoria to the north; the East River to the west; Hazen Street, 49th Street, and New Calvary Cemetery in Sunnyside to the east; and Newtown Creek—which separates Queens from Greenpoint, Brooklyn—to the south. It originally was the seat of government of the Town of Newtown, and remains the largest neighborhood in Queens. The area is part of Queens Community Board 1, located north of the Queensboro Bridge and Queens Plaza; it is also of Queens Community Board 2 to the south.
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10. Avra Estiatorio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1065 reviews
Avra Estiatorio is a restaurant that transports you to the Greece of your imagination. The sky is vivid blue and the air is drenched with sunlight and the aroma of freshly caught fish grilling over an open fire.
Reviewed By ronniev671
Our usual Greek go to Restaurant was not open but recommended this one. It was an excellent meal. I had the halibut which was perfectly grilled. My wifeâs salmon was also very nice. They did not have moussaka on the menu which is odd for a Greek place. The baclava was delicious.
9. Pera Mediterranean Brasserie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 329 reviews
With the elegance and sophistication unique to Midtown Manhattan, Pera Mediterranean Brasserie is a fine dining restaurant near Grand Central that refines timeless foods created on the warm shores of the Mediterranean. In our quest to become one of NYC's
Reviewed By KirkinPA
We caught NYC Restaurant Week; Pera had a fabulous meal and wine setup. We had three courses of wine; a chardonnay (from where, I don't know), a red from Turkey (very nice; like a cab) and a spanish dessert wine (like a sherry). Lots of food, wonderful taste, good service! Ate there our last night in NYC; if we had gone earlier we would probably have visited them twice!Hi Kirkin, thank you so much for this fabulous review! We are so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your last evening in New York with us. We hope to see you again soon & can't wait till you return to the big apple!
8. Norma
Overall Ratings
4 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By CJLNYC1962
We were our for a quick easy dinner and found Norma. Professional servers, nice selection of appetizers including the nicest octopus capriccio I have had anywhere in years. Good wine selection (no hard liquor). Pizzas were exceptional. Coffee and dessert great too. Not cheap, but far from expensive. A little loud, but clean and upscale. I be back.
7. Ora Di Pasta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By MosieintheCatskills
The pastor was very good but thereâs only about 10 or 12 chairs to sit in so the atmosphere is a little lacking but the pasta is all homemade and very tasty.
6. Ravagh Persian Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By bobbu319
i VISITED THIS RESTAURANT WITH A FRIEND FOR LUNCH THIS PAST WEEKEND. The food was magnificent: prepared to my specifications and delicious. I ordered sirloin kabobs with a side order of sour cherry flavored rice. The kabobs were prepared with onions and tomatoes--cooked to perfection. The Persian flatbread was wonderful, served with two dipping sauces.The decor is unassuming, but the food is delicious! Great place for an informal lunch or dinner. Our waitress, Oelania, was very attentive.
5. Loi Estiatorio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 486 reviews
With the International Ambassador of Greek Gastronomy, Chef Maria Loi, at the helm, Loi Estiatorio is a Mediterranean oasis in the heart of Manhattan, celebrating the flavors and hospitality of Greece, like the Greeks. Loi Estiatorio is an upscale take on
Reviewed By BonnieJ614
Small intimate restaurant near Central Park. The owner, Maria Loi is Chief and a delightful personality. Her manager, Alex is charming and attentive. You feel like you just entered your best friend's home. But, even more impressive is the fresh and uniquely prepared dishes. We were saddened we couldn't try more. Loved the fresh lentil soup, grape leaves and fish of the day. The desserts were light - you won't believe their baklava - no butter (made with olive oil) and may be the best I've ever had. All meals are freshly prepared - this place is amazing!
4. Nerai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 628 reviews
NERAI offers a contemporary twist on sophisticated Greek dining in the heart of the city. We feature a vivacious bar, energetic dining rooms and a beguiling private event space. Flavorful seafood focused dishes and extraordinary drinks are stripped down t
Reviewed By Soozi13
The staff is exceptional and every single one of them made us feel extremely welcomed. We arrived at 5:30 pm and ordered from the weekend theater prix fixe menu, a 3-course meal that is a real steal at $49.00. I started with a haloumi, fig and fennel salad, which was light and delicious. My main course was the levraki (bronzino), which was cooked and seasoned to perfection! I ended my meal with a custard dessert. We were nicely surprised with a complimentary mini mousse cake in honor of our anniversary. My husband raved about his lamb chops. We can't wait to return again!!
3. SoleLuna
Overall Ratings
5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Frank I
A friend of mine recommended SoleLuna about a month ago. I rarely frequent restaurants in Sunnyside, so this would be something different. I must say, I am glad a friend recommended this restaurant. The food and service were spectacular. The wine list is surprisingly very good with a fine variety of reds, whites and rose and sangria. The food was exceptional. It felt like we were eating homemade family made Italian Food. The staff was very friendly and attended to all our needs. Marcello, our server, went out of his way to please our party. Highly recommend. Give it a try
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2. Bahari Estiatorio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By veteran11
Trip Advisor reviews brought us here. We have eaten in Astoria over the years. Bahari is by far the most authentic of all the greek places we have tried. Dress was street casual. There was no wait Saturday 5:30 pm. The waitress brought bread and water promptly. I ordered a house roseâ that was light and crisp. We shared a Greek salad, and a plate of the traditional dips. They were delicious. My husband had the grilled squid with potatoes. He said it was done perfectly. Another waiter explained to him that the squid is thicker than the one they make fried calamari with. I tried the stuffed cabbage in a lemon sauce,a first for me, it was clean tasting definitely made with good quality meat and a side of string beans. Iâm not greek but I have to think this is an authentic dish. Dessert was on the house. Nice friendly atmosphere. The only negative is the sound is very loud and itâs hard to hear each other. We will return. The prices are reasonable for such well prepared food.
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1. Bean's & Lager
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Welcome to Beans and Lager, full restaurant, bar, and coffee house. We offer delicious fusion cuisine that combines elements of different culinary traditions, inspiration from Italy, France, USA and more. Our coffee house serves an array of hot and cold c
Reviewed By Kimberly P
Our bartender Lisa was great and the food was amazing. We had the butternut squash soup and the angus burger, everything was hot, fresh and delicious.Cheers thanks for popping in. We are so pleased that you loved your experience here at Beanâs & Lager. Yes Liza is great! Come again soon! Thanks
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