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This is a real gem of a Greek Taverna. It's like you're eating in this family's kitchen. Michelin recommends it.
11 locals recommend
Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna
26-02 23rd AveThis is a real gem of a Greek Taverna. It's like you're eating in this family's kitchen. Michelin recommends it.
Great for family style Greek. Order for the entire table and share with everyone. They have a back garden. Try their green salad, and whole grilled fish.
18 locals recommend
Telly's Taverna
28-13 23rd AveGreat for family style Greek. Order for the entire table and share with everyone. They have a back garden. Try their green salad, and whole grilled fish.
Zorbas
29-05 23rd AveA Greek diner with a back garden. Delicious souvlaki, at the right price.
Astoria Bagel
28-12 Ditmars BlvdBest bagels in the area. Baked on the premises.
Great variety at this popular bagel restaurant.
41 locals recommend
New York City Bagel & Coffee House
29-08 23rd AveGreat variety at this popular bagel restaurant.
A gastropub with great cocktails, and an excellent brunch. It has a nice outdoor area in the back.
85 locals recommend
The Bonnie
29-12 23rd AveA gastropub with great cocktails, and an excellent brunch. It has a nice outdoor area in the back.
Macoletta
2815 24th AveDelicious wood oven pizza.
This place is a legendary Astoria institution. Best in the warmer months, with a giant outdoor beer garden will delicious Czech meats grilled outdoors, and other food from their kitchen.
224 locals recommend
Bohemian Hall
29-19 24th AvenueThis place is a legendary Astoria institution. Best in the warmer months, with a giant outdoor beer garden will delicious Czech meats grilled outdoors, and other food from their kitchen.
A genuine Italian deli with great sandwiches, and the best pizza in the area.
12 locals recommend
Rosario's
22-55 31st StA genuine Italian deli with great sandwiches, and the best pizza in the area.
VIA VAI
31-09 23rd AveA great Italian restaurant with really good pizza. Michelin recommends it.
Vintage
753 9th AveWine bar with sandwiches and other snacks.
The Sparrow Tavern
24-01 29th StGastropub with good drinks and great food.
Great Greek restaurant with beautiful scenic views of Astoria Park. Sit outside if you can.
44 locals recommend
Agnanti
19-06 Ditmars BlvdGreat Greek restaurant with beautiful scenic views of Astoria Park. Sit outside if you can.
Meet the Meat
2392 21st StA great steakhouse, and the prices are very right.
Palermo
23-92 21st StA good Italian restaurant with very good brick oven pizza.
Yaar
22-55 31st StA great Indian restaurant. Try the cauliflower appetizer!
Mojave
22-36 31st StSpacious Mexican / Tex-Mex spot, with a great garden in the back.
This place has been around, and in the same family, for 80 years. It's an institution.
8 locals recommend
La Guli Pastry Shop
29-15 Ditmars BlvdThis place has been around, and in the same family, for 80 years. It's an institution.
The finest coffee, pastries, cakes, and macarons you'll find in Astoria.
166 locals recommend
Martha's Country Bakery
36-21 Ditmars BlvdThe finest coffee, pastries, cakes, and macarons you'll find in Astoria.
The Thirsty Koala
35-12 Ditmars BlvdA true Australian restaurant, with a delicious menu.
HinoMaru Ramen
33-18 Ditmars BlvdJapanese Ramen and Izakaya. Michelin recommends it!
The destination Greek restaurant in Astoria. Michelin recommended. No reservations, so be prepared to wait - of course, they make sure you've got a full glass of wine while you wait!
226 locals recommend
Taverna Kyclades
36-01 Ditmars BlvdThe destination Greek restaurant in Astoria. Michelin recommended. No reservations, so be prepared to wait - of course, they make sure you've got a full glass of wine while you wait!
A wonderful Turkish restaurant with a bread oven that produces the yummiest pide. A nice outdoor patio in the back as well.
12 locals recommend
TRUVA Cafe & Grill
22-41 31st StA wonderful Turkish restaurant with a bread oven that produces the yummiest pide. A nice outdoor patio in the back as well.
The best sushi in Queens. This place would be twice the price in Manhattan. Do the omakase if you can. And sit at the bar.
7 locals recommend
Kondo
29-13 BroadwayThe best sushi in Queens. This place would be twice the price in Manhattan. Do the omakase if you can. And sit at the bar.
This place was made famous by Anthony Bourdain during his No Reservations days. Basically, you're eating in this master chef's kitchen. Definitely an idiosyncratic dining experience, but one that you'll be talking about for months, if not years. Definitely try the leg of lamb, not to mention the lamb cheek!
10 locals recommend
Kabab Cafe
25-12 Steinway StThis place was made famous by Anthony Bourdain during his No Reservations days. Basically, you're eating in this master chef's kitchen. Definitely an idiosyncratic dining experience, but one that you'll be talking about for months, if not years. Definitely try the leg of lamb, not to mention the lamb cheek!
A sandwich shop which consistently finds itself atop the Yelp best of listings. A very local loyal fan base for this place.
12 locals recommend
Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli
33-12 23rd AveA sandwich shop which consistently finds itself atop the Yelp best of listings. A very local loyal fan base for this place.
BZ Grill
27-02 Astoria BlvdThe best Greek gyro in Astoria.
A classic New York diner. Every New York neighborhood needs a 24 hour diner. This is ours.
17 locals recommend
Neptune Diner
3105 Astoria Blvd NA classic New York diner. Every New York neighborhood needs a 24 hour diner. This is ours.
Our favorite pizza place in Astoria, but their other dishes are delicious as well. Try the meatballs!
19 locals recommend
Basil Brick Oven Pizza
28-17 Astoria BlvdOur favorite pizza place in Astoria, but their other dishes are delicious as well. Try the meatballs!
Delicious Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Order to go, then carry home for an easy delicious dinner.
Chicken Festival Astoria
2919 Ditmars BlvdDelicious Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Order to go, then carry home for an easy delicious dinner.
Mighty Oak Roasters
28-01 24th AvePricey coffee, but guaranteed to be a quality cup.
Zio Pepe's Pizzeria
Good standard New York slice style pizzaria.
Chez Olivia
Terrific French bistro with a back garden.
Essentials
The Coffee Pot
2819 23rd AveA deli with the finest, most affordable coffee in the neighborhood.
Fortune USA Trade Inc
2407 23rd AveThe bodega around the corner. Doesn't have everything, but usually has enough.
Green House Farmers Market
22-33 31st StThe best produce market in the area, hands down.
Astoria Park Wine & Spirits
28-07 24th AveThe best wine store in the area.
ATM (Chase Bank)
883 Flatbush AveCVS
115 W 125th StPharmacy.
Start Fresh
2523 BroadwayOrganic health food store.
Around the Corner Laundromat
4210 23rd AveJolsons Wines and Spirits
2620 23rd AveThe closest spot to buy wine and liquor.
Mediterranean Foods II
Astoria Marketplace
Supermarket
Drinks & Nightlife
A bar with fantastic cocktails and amazing live music three nights a week.
21 locals recommend
The Letlove Inn
27-20 23rd AveA bar with fantastic cocktails and amazing live music three nights a week.
A great, spacious Irish pub. Lots of beer on tap, and everything else.
9 locals recommend
The Astoria Tavern
33-16 23rd AveA great, spacious Irish pub. Lots of beer on tap, and everything else.
Rocky McBride's
27-01 23rd AveA real Queens dive bar.
Entertainment & Activities
Small, hole-in-the-wall comedy club. Small time stand-up. A large number of comedians live in Astoria because of its proximity to Laguardia Airport and the Triboro Bridge makes it a convenient neighborhood for comedians who need to travel to gigs. QED takes advantage of all the comedians in its neighborhood.
22 locals recommend
Q.E.D.
27-16 23rd AveSmall, hole-in-the-wall comedy club. Small time stand-up. A large number of comedians live in Astoria because of its proximity to Laguardia Airport and the Triboro Bridge makes it a convenient neighborhood for comedians who need to travel to gigs. QED takes advantage of all the comedians in its neighborhood.
Regal UA Kaufman Astoria & RPX
35-30 38th StYour standard multiplex.
Central Park Zoo
East 64th StreetThe zoo from the Madagascar movie.
A wonderful way to spend a few hours with any children interested in arts and crafts. Wonderful activities for any child.
Sky Village NYC
23-05 29th StA wonderful way to spend a few hours with any children interested in arts and crafts. Wonderful activities for any child.
Parks & Nature
Large park with lovely views of Manhattan, Triboro Bridge, and Hellgate Bridge. It has a classic Art Deco public swimming pool in the summer, and a great playground as well.
424 locals recommend
Astoria Park
19 19th StLarge park with lovely views of Manhattan, Triboro Bridge, and Hellgate Bridge. It has a classic Art Deco public swimming pool in the summer, and a great playground as well.
This park is legendary for a reason. A must visit destination for anyone coming to NYC.
27 locals recommend
Central Park South
Central Park SouthThis park is legendary for a reason. A must visit destination for anyone coming to NYC.
Arts & Culture
A park with seasonal, temporary sculptures, and wonderful views of Roosevelt Island.
238 locals recommend
Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon BlvdA park with seasonal, temporary sculptures, and wonderful views of Roosevelt Island.
A local gem - the original studio of famed stone sculptor Isamu Noguchi. It's now a beautiful museum of his work.
192 locals recommend
Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd RoadA local gem - the original studio of famed stone sculptor Isamu Noguchi. It's now a beautiful museum of his work.
A wonderful museum for anyone interested in Sight & Sound, particularly for fans of Jim Henson and the Muppets, as there's a permanent exhibit dedicated to them (Jim Henson Workshop is in the area.)
They also have a theater which plays art films and retrospectives.
507 locals recommend
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveA wonderful museum for anyone interested in Sight & Sound, particularly for fans of Jim Henson and the Muppets, as there's a permanent exhibit dedicated to them (Jim Henson Workshop is in the area.)
They also have a theater which plays art films and retrospectives.
It's showtime! A true historical institution of the Harlem Renaissance. And just a M60 bus ride away.
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StIt's showtime! A true historical institution of the Harlem Renaissance. And just a M60 bus ride away.
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveExperimental contemporary art.
One of the finest contemporary art museums in the world.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetOne of the finest contemporary art museums in the world.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveAmazing architecture, and wonderful exhibits.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveYou could spend all day in this museum.
Symphony, opera, ballet, theater, art films. You'll find it all here.
621 locals recommend
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaSymphony, opera, ballet, theater, art films. You'll find it all here.
Jazz at Lincoln Center
10 Columbus CirNot just great Jazz. A legendary view of Columbus Circle.
Bethel Gospel Assembly
2-26 E 120th StCanaan Baptist Church of Christ
132 W 116th StFirst Corinthian Baptist Church
1912 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdAbyssinian Baptist Church
132 W 138th StWelling Court Mural Project
11-98 Welling CtSightseeing
The old shipyards of Long Island City have been preserved and made into this beautiful park with exceptional views of midtown Manhattan. Take the ferry!
256 locals recommend
Gantry Plaza State Park
4-44 47th RdThe old shipyards of Long Island City have been preserved and made into this beautiful park with exceptional views of midtown Manhattan. Take the ferry!
A fun way to experience scenic views of Roosevelt Island, Queensboro Bridge, and Midtown Manhattan. For any comic book fans, this is the famous tramway featured in the first Spiderman movie (the comic book too, of course.) To take a ride on the tramway, you can either take the F to Roosevelt Island, or the N to Lexington Ave./59th St.
121 locals recommend
The Roosevelt Island Tramway
254 E 60th StA fun way to experience scenic views of Roosevelt Island, Queensboro Bridge, and Midtown Manhattan. For any comic book fans, this is the famous tramway featured in the first Spiderman movie (the comic book too, of course.) To take a ride on the tramway, you can either take the F to Roosevelt Island, or the N to Lexington Ave./59th St.
Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleGrand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd St