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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:

    7.2 out of 10

    5 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

Recommended

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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7.2 "Recommended"
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Not Worth Trying

aakcay from 11209 | Posted on 6/15/09

Overall Reader 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...Read More

A new face for an old Favorite

mfdiva from 11106 | Posted on 1/11/09

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 7
Service: 6
Décor: 9
Value: 7

Philoxenia is back. Love the room but must say the food was consistently better in the former, smaller location. The fish dishes are wonderfully prepared, though the portions are generally a bit small. The energy in the room is wonderful and...Read More

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