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Telly's Taverna
$$$ · Mediterranean

28-13 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105
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Best Mediterranean in Astoria

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Telly's Taverna 8.2
Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
Vibes: Group Dining Gatherings Family Friendly Favorites Comfort Food Classics Birthday & Celebration Central
Telly's is a seafood-focused Greek taverna known for whole grilled fish, big platters, and a busy dining room that skews toward families and celebrations. Prices can run high, but the fish quality and portion sizes keep regulars coming back.
Must-Try Dishes: Whole grilled red snapper, Grilled octopus, Greek salad
Scores:
Value: 6.5 Service: 7.5 Consistency: 8.8 Food Quality: 9 Atmosphere: 8 Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Seafood-heavy Greek taverna where whole fish and platters dominate the tables.
Who should go: Families or groups ready to share big seafood platters.
When to visit: Prime dinner hours when the room is full and lively.
What to order: Whole red snapper, grilled octopus, large Greek salad.
Insider tip: Ask the server which whole fish looks best that day and split it family-style with plenty of sides.