Ovelia Reviews Summary

Category: Greek restaurant New York

Address: 34-01 30th Ave., Queens, NY 11103, USA

Phone: +17187217217

Rating: 4.4
based on 152 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "Service was fast and the waitresses were very attentive."
  • "The staff is SUPER friendly and they treat their customers very well."
  • "Service is friendly and efficient."
  • "The service was top notch and the food tasted delicious and fresh."
  • "Service was awesome. The server was attentive, knew the menu, and made good suggestions."
  • "The service was very attentive and friendly."
  • "The staff was friendly and very attentive."

Cons:

  • "It took us a long time to get anyone’s attention to order and then three requests for our check at the end of the meal."
  • "The manager’s attitude toward us when we experienced issues with our payment was absolutely abysmal."
  • "The services was PAINFULLY slow."
  • "The noise is too much and you can't enjoy a conversation with others in your table."
  • "Most time to me, it was hard to get her attention because she didn’t want to pay attention to us or goes away forever from the bar."
  • "When I said something the waitress did NOT even respond. No sorry. Nothing. No customer service."
  • "We also had a little homeless man who sat next to us in the outdoor area which shouldn’t be an issue until he wanted to start shouting and fighting us."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The Greek Coffee Skirt Steak is one of my favorite dishes."
  • "The food is always fresh and tasty."
  • "You will be able to choose from a variety of amazing appetizers, entrees, and drinks."
  • "The food we got: Tasty, perfectly cooked."
  • "The sesame feta cubes are wonderful."
  • "The food was excellent."
  • "Their ambience and entree selections are so great, lots of options that are a modern take on Greek."

Cons:

  • "Both lamb and chicken over cooked so many sure to get it on the rare side."
  • "The feta cheese cubes are overrated in my opinion."
  • "The first thing I noticed about the Salmon Burger was that it smelled like hot dogs, which I thought was odd."
  • "However the food was not to the expectations, the appetizers were not good and the main course, half chicken for my friend and fancy salad for me, both were absolutely horrible."
  • "The food itself was subpart in taste and quality."
  • "Pork souvlaki dry and tasteless."
  • "The food was outrageous flavorless cold and fast food restaurant quality we couldn’t eat pass 2 bites of the moussaka."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "The overall atmosphere was very cozy and cute."
  • "Plus the ambient is just so cozy and beautiful."
  • "Great decor with the food and service to match."
  • "The inside of the restaurant is very clean, chic, and modern; it gives a very nice bistro vibe."
  • "Classy yet casual atmosphere, good for small parties and groups, music not blasting (yay!)."
  • "The ambiance is wonderful and the food is incredible."
  • "The atmosphere was so welcoming."

Cons:

  • "The brewed coffee I got for brunch was really weak."
  • "The last 3 times I’ve come here within 7 months has been anything but mediocre especially for the prices they are charging."
  • "I’m a huge fan of octopus and the one at Ovelia was nothing special."
  • "The noise is too much and you can't enjoy a conversation with others in your table."
  • "The decor is decent but the table lighting doesn’t compliment the overall aesthetics."
  • "But there was a rude bartender tonight, who didn’t say hello instead she gave me nasty face."
  • "Way to crowded and loud, I guess I will come back and reevaluate this review when I have the chance to try their food."

Value

Pros:

  • "Prices are quite reasonable."
  • "Prices are decent for the portions sizes."
  • "Super refreshing and affordable!"
  • "They have a reasonably priced Châteauneuf-du-Pape that elevates the whole experience to a religious level."
  • "Quality food and perfect location in Astoria."
  • "Great drinks, and everything in significant portions."
  • "Portions are also generous."

Cons:

  • "I was shocked when I received the bill to find that the brunch Greek salad came to over $30."
  • "Ordered the octopus, but the server ordered the most expensive option without consulting us."
  • "Pretty expensive."
  • "Super expensive—one appetizer, two drinks, two entrees and a dessert was $150 with tip."
  • "In short, the price is a bit high for what you get."
  • "The portions could be more filling for the price."
  • "Price high for the quality and portions."

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