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Philoxenia

32-07 34th Ave., Astoria, NY 11106
nr. 32nd St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-626-2000 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    7.7 out of 10

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    6 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Greek
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Official Website

philoxeniarestaurant.com

Hours

Tue-Fri, 4pm-11pm; Sat-Sun, 1pm-11pm; Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

N, W at Broadway

Prices

$13-$22

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

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Profile

When Philoxenia opened in Astoria in 2004, it managed to distinguish itself from the Hellenic pack with its simple, rustic cooking and notably homey vibe (the name, after all, means “hospitality”). But when the two-year lease wasn’t renewed, chef-owner Dionysia Germani and her daughter, Nancy Gavopoulou, closed up shop. They decided to resuscitate Philoxenia in much larger quarters, joined by two faithful regulars turned partners. Germani’s menu still showcases signature dishes like the feta special, broiled in tinfoil with tomatoes and peppers, and her squat, tomato-sauced meatballs, plus the usual roster of spreads, salads, and charcoal-grilled whole fish priced by the pound. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

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Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
83% Would you go back?
83% Would you take a date?
40% Would you take kids?
80% Would you go on business?
80% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.2
Service: 7.2
Décor: 8.0
Value: 8.2

It doesn't get any better.

shanamaidel from 11021 | Posted on 8/20/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

I can't imagine anyone finding fault with this restaurant. From the superb hospitality and service to the incredible decor, this is truly a find in a neighborhood crowded with too many wanna-bes. The food is amazing and the prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity given.

Not Worth Trying

aakcay from 11209 | Posted on 6/15/09

Overall Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)
Food: 6
Service: 3
Décor: 7
Value: 5

On a Saturday evening, we arrived a little bit after 9 with a group of six. The restaurant was pretty crowded. We were seated after ten minutes. After giving orders, we started to wait. Oh boy, we waited and waited... We complained a couple of times that we had been waiting for ridiculously long. The young waiter was a bit grumpy. But we were so hungry that we didn't leave hoping that we would be served soon. BTW, the table behind us were served before us! Finally, after one hour fifteen minutes, we got our food which was mediocre; we had much better ones though. If you're really hungry and need to eat soon, don't even try. I'm sure there must be much better options in the neighborhood.

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