"Telly's is Greece." This is what long time fans and diners at Telly's Taverna in Astoria often say about the atmosphere, the cuisine, and the staff. In a neighborhood full of Greek restaurants, Telly's stands out. Family owned and operated for over 20 years, you are sure to sit down and have your every need catered to with a smile the entire time. Offering some of the most authentic Greek...
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Owner Nana Loiselle is so painstaking about fish that she rises at dawn every morning to hand pick the freshest offerings at the Fulton Fish Market. Everything is grilled Greek-style (the menu is printed in both Greek and English), and customers feel well-looked-after by this charming, maternal woman. It`s refreshing to wash down the fine seafood with a bottle of crisp Greek wine --...
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Went for the first time this June with two friends who have been raving about Telly's. We sat in the lovely garden in the back that has a winding grape vine and grape leaves for a ceiling. Next to us was a large party of a Greek family laughing and enjoying their food. I did hear the trains initially, but after a few minutes the infectious laughter and atmosphere made me forget I was even in...
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Posted by joynyc
on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 21, 2008)
Been to Telly's a couple of times and always satisfied with the place. Dont go in expecting anything fancy, since taverna is in the name, tight, family style seating is what you get. Everything is always fresh and it is definetely a place if you like/love seafood, but all their chops are top notch also.
Most recently went with a bunch of friends after the Greek Independence Day parade, so you...
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Posted by MrAntiaris
on April 13, 2009, (Edited April 22, 2008)
Horrible experience before even looking at the menu!! Usually my bf and I go out for dinner on the weekend, but we really felt like seafood, so we thought of returning to Telly's one Monday night at around 9:30pm. My boyfriend and I walked in on a chilly night and were seated at the front of the restaurant where the facade doors were open. Bf walked to the waitress to ask if we could move...
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Posted by cg212
on April 13, 2009, (Edited January 22, 2008)