Exceptional Greek seafood and classic dishes, with legendary grilled octopus that's a must-try.
Nestled in Astoria, this Greek eatery is a local favorite, consistently lauded for its exceptional seafood and classic Mediterranean dishes. Diners rave about the grilled octopus, often described as a standout, and a wide array of other authentic options like dolmas, Greek salad, lemon potatoes, saganaki, and whole fish. While the majority of patrons find the food to be top-notch, contributing to its reputation as one of the best Greek spots, a minority opinion suggests it might not live up to the hype for everyone, especially when compared to other highly-rated Greek restaurants in the neighborhood.
The restaurant is celebrated for its authentic and delicious Greek cuisine, with a particular emphasis on fresh seafood. The grilled octopus is frequently cited as a must-try, described as 'out of this world.' Other highly recommended dishes include dolmas, Greek salad, lemon potatoes, saganaki, and whole fish. While most diners have an exceptional experience, one dissenting opinion found the restaurant to be overhyped and mediocre compared to other Greek establishments in the area.
"The grilled octopus is a standout, with other highly recommended dishes including dolmas, Greek salad, lemon potatoes, saganaki, and whole fish."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant, with many considering it the best Greek food they've had. Specific highlights include the grilled octopus, dolmas, Greek salad, lemon potatoes, saganaki, and whole fish. While most reviews are highly positive, one user felt it was overhyped and
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One reviewer found the restaurant to be overhyped and mediocre compared to other Greek spots in Astoria.
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Neutral"I didn’t like kyclades after they moved"
Negative"Kyclades was and remains legit the best."
Positive"User mentions Taverna Kyclades has great seafood."
Positive"User recommended Taverna Kyclades."
Positive"User recommended Taverna Kyclades as a seafood place"
Positive"Suggests ordering any of the plates at Taverna Kyclades."
Positive"Recommends Taverna Kyclades among other reliable Greek options in NYC."
Positive"Recommends visiting Astoria spots like Kyclades for a variety of classic Greek dishes including grilled octopus, dolmas, Greek salad, lemon potatoes, saganaki, and whole fish, ensuring a good experience."
Positive"A commenter finds Taverna Kyclades to be overhyped and thoroughly mid, especially compared to other Astoria Greek spots like Agnanti, Aliada, Amylos, and Loukoumi."
Negative"A user simply lists Kyclades as a recommended Greek spot in Astoria."
Positive"A user recommends Agnanti as their favorite Greek spot in Astoria, but adds that one can't go wrong with Taverna Kyclades either."
Positive"A user suggests starting with the classic Taverna Kyclades in Astoria for Greek food and exploring from there."
Positive"A commenter highly recommends Taverna Kyclades, stating their grilled octopus is out of this world."
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