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Ovelia
- 34-01 30th Ave., Astoria, NY 11103

Greek restaurant, Brunch restaurant ★4.0 (173)·$30–50

34-01 30th Ave., Astoria, NY 11103, USA

4.0
Good brunch spot with Greek twist. Food was good, with reasonable portions. Music a bit loud for my personal liking but fun spot. Does have all you can drink add on for those interested. - Benjamin L
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Ovelia Introduce

Introduction / Overview

Nestled in the heart of Astoria, **Ovelia** is a culinary destination that offers a truly unique and modern take on traditional Greek cuisine. As a proud **women-owned business**, Ovelia has cultivated a reputation for being a "Greek chic" go-to spot for New Yorkers. It's not your typical Greek taverna; instead, it's a stylish and vibrant bar and eatery that infuses classic Hellenic specialties with a modern sensibility. The atmosphere is a perfect blend of casual, cozy, and trendy, making it an ideal setting for any occasion, from a romantic dinner to a fun brunch with friends. The menu is an absolute highlight, featuring an incredible array of dishes that are both familiar and delightfully new. Ovelia is a testament to the idea that great food, paired with a lively environment and hospitable owners, can create a truly special experience. It's a place that's consistently praised by locals for its warm service and fantastic food, making it a beloved staple in the neighborhood.

Location and Accessibility

Conveniently located at **34-01 30th Ave., Astoria, NY 11103**, Ovelia is situated in one of Astoria's most bustling and easily accessible neighborhoods. Its prime spot on 30th Avenue makes it a natural gathering place for both locals and tourists. For those driving, there are **free and paid street parking** options available nearby. Ovelia is also dedicated to being an inclusive space for all. The restaurant is equipped with a **wheelchair accessible entrance**, **wheelchair accessible restroom**, and **wheelchair accessible seating**, ensuring that every guest can enjoy their dining experience comfortably and without any barriers. For those who enjoy dining al fresco, the restaurant offers **outdoor seating**, and it is also **dog-friendly**, so you can bring your furry companion along for the fun.

Services Offered

  • **Dine-in:** Enjoy a delicious meal in the casual, cozy, and trendy dining space. The ambiance is perfect for a relaxed and memorable experience.
  • **Brunch:** Ovelia is a well-known and loved brunch spot, offering a menu that puts a unique Greek twist on classic brunch fare. Reservations for brunch are highly recommended due to its popularity.
  • **Takeout and Delivery:** Enjoy Ovelia's incredible food from the comfort of your home with their convenient takeout and delivery services.
  • **Catering:** Bring the flavors of Ovelia to your next event or gathering with their catering services, perfect for any special occasion.
  • **Reservations:** The restaurant accepts and recommends reservations for both brunch and dinner, making it easy to plan your visit and ensure a table, especially for larger groups.

Features / Highlights

  • **Innovative Greek Cuisine:** Ovelia's menu is a major highlight, blending traditional Greek dishes with a modern, creative flair. Standouts include the unique **Saganaki Burger Raclette**, **Greek Coffee Skirt Steak**, and the delightful **Zucchini Curly Fries**.
  • **Incredible Brunch Menu:** Ovelia's brunch is legendary in Astoria. The menu features creative twists like **Baklava Pancakes**, **Fried Chicken N' Loukoumades**, and the **Chilaquiles Griegos**, offering a fresh take on a weekend favorite.
  • **Great Drinks and Desserts:** The bar and cocktail program at Ovelia are top-notch. They offer a great selection of **beer, wine, and cocktails**, and their desserts, particularly the **Loukoumades** (Greek donuts), are a must-try.
  • **Welcoming and Trendy Atmosphere:** The ambiance is a perfect balance of casual and trendy. The space is inviting and often has a fun, lively energy, while also being great for a romantic evening. It is also an **LGBTQ+ friendly** space, welcoming to all.
  • **High-Quality Ingredients:** The commitment to quality is evident in every dish, from the fresh seafood like **Grilled Octopus** and **Whole Branzino** to the flavorful spreads and salads. They even have healthy and organic options on the menu.
  • **Unique Offerings:** Ovelia goes a step further by offering their house-made sauces and marinades for sale, allowing you to bring the authentic flavors of the restaurant home.

What is Worth Choosing

Choosing **Ovelia** is a decision to embark on a truly memorable dining experience. The food is the star of the show. The menu is a fantastic blend of the familiar and the new, with dishes that are executed with both precision and passion. Their small plates, like the **Saganaki** and **Feta Cubes**, are perfect for sharing and provide a wonderful start to the meal. For brunch, the creative takes on classic dishes, like the **Baklava Pancakes**, are an absolute must-try. The quality of the ingredients is undeniable, and the careful preparation shines through in every bite. Beyond the food, the service is consistently praised for being warm and friendly, with staff who are attentive and helpful. This level of hospitality makes you feel like a welcomed guest rather than just a customer. The atmosphere is another reason to choose Ovelia. It strikes a perfect balance between a comfortable neighborhood spot and a destination for a special occasion. The music, while sometimes loud, adds to the fun and lively vibe. For a taste of modern Greece in the heart of New York, a place that values great food, great service, and a great time, Ovelia is the definitive choice. It's a place that locals love and that you'll be glad to have discovered.

Contact Information

To plan your visit or make a reservation, you can contact Ovelia at:

**Address:** 34-01 30th Ave., Astoria, NY 11103, USA
**Phone:** (718) 721-7217

Ovelia Menu

  • Bring Our Sauces Home

  • White BBQ Sauce Bottle $8.00

    12 oz Bottle of our White BBQ Sauce. Mayo Based.

  • Feta Sauce Bottle $8.00

    12oz Bottle of our house made feta sauce

  • Lemon Potato Marinade $10.00

    12 oz of our lemon potato marinade w/ extra virgin olive oil. Make our potatoes at home. Two batches per bottle.

  • KANTINA MENU

  • KANTINA SANDWICH

    tomatoes, red onion, hand-cut fries, on your choice of bread and with a choice of sauce

  • Spreads

  • Kafteri $15.00

    Sauteed hot peppers and double cream feta. Vegetarian. Gluten free.

  • Tzatziki $14.00

    Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill and garlic. Vegetarian. Gluten free.

  • Hummus $13.00

    Chickpea, tahini, roasted garlic and black olive. Vegan. Gluten free.

  • Assortment Of Dips $24.00

    Choice of three

  • Seasoned Pita $4.00
  • Salads

  • Greek Salad $23.00

    Plum tomato, Persian cucumber, red onion, olives, mint and double cream feta. Vegetarian. Gluten free.

  • Prasini Salad $21.00

    Romaine lettuce, dill, scallions, crispy chickpeas, Persian cucumber and manouri cheese. Vegetarian. Gluten free.

  • Dakos Salad $21.00

    Cretan carob rusks, tomato, red onion, capers and manouri cheese.

  • Small Plates

  • Feta Cubes $18.00

    Sesame-crusted feta and Greek honey. Vegetarian.

  • Fried Kalamari $22.00

    served w/ side of marinara sauce

  • Grilled Octopus $34.00

    Gluten Free

  • Lamb Tigania $24.00

    pulled leg of lamb, fries, kasseri cheese

  • Kontosouvli $20.00

    slow-roasted rotisserie pork. white BBQ sauce

  • Chicken Kontosouvli $19.00

    slow-roasted boneless chicken thigh, white BBQ sauce

  • Zucchini Curly Fries $17.00

    buttermilk fried zucchini topped with dill, crushed red pepper served with feta sauce

  • Halloumi Nuggets $18.00

    Buttermilk fried halloumi served with hot honey

  • Saganaki $20.00

    Pan seared kefalograviera served with fig jam

  • Grilled Kalamari $22.00
  • Entrees

  • Greek Coffee Skirt Steak $47.00

    With rosemary cracked potato

  • Salmon Filet $35.00

    Salmon served with creamy tarragon pesto orzo.

  • Monastiraki Bifteki $38.00

    blend of minced lamb and beef kebab, fries, veggies, tzatziki

  • Country Style 1/2 Chicken (Horiatiko Chicken) $31.00

    Organic, rough-cut chicken served with lemon potatoes.

  • Saganaki Burger Raclette $27.00

    Angus beef, kasseri saganaki, cucumber, brioche, served with side of za'tar fries and tzatiki-ketchup.

  • Whole Branzino $42.00

    Whole Branzino served with a choice of Lemon Potatoes or sauteed kale.

  • Smoked Lamb Melt $30.00

    Roasted Leg of lamb, melted kasseri cheese, chimichurri on toasted country white bread served with French fries.

  • Mprizolakia $31.00

    Thin cut pork chops simply seasoned served with shoe string fries

  • Paidakia Arnisia $36.00

    Lamb Shoulder chops served with shoe string fries

  • Sides

  • French Fries $11.00

    Hand-cut fries seasoned with salt, pepper and oregano

  • Kale $11.00

    Sauteed in garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Vegan.

  • Oven-Roasted Lemon Potatoes $12.00

    Gluten free.

  • Seasoned Pita $5.00
  • Cracked Potatoes $16.00

    crispy, creamy fried potatoes, rosemary oil

  • Beets $12.00

    garlic, red wine vinegar, dill

  • Extras

  • Small Side Of Tzatziki $2.00
  • Small Side Of Kafteri $2.00
  • Small Side Of Hummus $2.00
  • Extra White BBQ Sauce $1.50
  • Extra Tzatziki Ketchup $2.00
  • Small Side Of Feta Cheese $5.00
  • Large Side Of Feta Cheese $10.00
  • Brunch Cold Starters

  • Kafteri $16.00

    Sauteed hot peppers and double cream feta. Vegetarian. Gluten free.

  • Tzatziki $15.00

    Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill and garlic. Vegetarian. Gluten free.

  • Brunch Hot Starters

  • Buffalo Kalamari $20.00

    Fried Kalamari tossed in buffalo sauce.

  • Feta Cubes $17.00

    Sesame-crusted feta and Greek honey. Vegetarian.

  • Halloumi Nuggets $16.00

    Buttermilk Fried Halloumi served with hot honey

  • Brunch Salads

  • Prasini Salad $19.00

    Romaine lettuce, dill, scallions, crispy chickpeas, Persian cucumber and manouri cheese. Vegetarian. Gluten free.

  • Greek Salad $20.00

    Plum tomato, cucumber, mint, red onion, romaine lettuce, olives, and double cream feta. Vegetarian. Gluten free.

  • Beet $20.00

    Red beets, arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, red onion, capers, dill, candied walnuts, feta, carob rusks, tahini vinaigrette.

  • Brunch Egg Fare

  • Ham-Chip Benedict $27.00

    Poached eggs, chipped ham, kefalograviera cheese, cream, English muffin, hollandaise sauce. Served with red potato home fries.

  • Eggs Florentine $27.00

    Crispy house made spinach pie, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce. Served with red potato home fries.

  • Strapatsada $22.00

    Eggs scrambled in our 4-hour tomato sauce. Served with red potato home fries.

  • Chilaquiles Griegos $25.00

    Crispy tortilla chips soaked in stewed butter beans, topped with shredded lettuce, jalapeno, lemon crema, manouri cheese and two eggs any style

  • Greek Breakfast $25.00

    Two eggs any style, loukaniko (pork sausage), halloumi, fresh tomato, cucumber and 7 Grain toast.

  • Three Cheese Herb Omelet $25.00

    Kassseri, feta, halloumi, dill, scallions in an open faced omelet. Served with red potato home fries.

  • Sandwiches

  • Smoked Lamb Melt $29.00

    Roasted leg of lamb, melted kasseri cheese, chimichurri on toasted country white bread. Served with French fries.

  • Salmon Toast $27.00

    Open-faced toasted country white bread, mitzithra cheese, salmon filet, capers, red onion and lemon zest topped with a poached egg.

  • Saganaki Burger Raclette $27.00

    angus beef, kasseri cheese, cucumber, served with Za'atar fries, tzatziki-ketchup

  • Chicken Sausage, Egg N' Cheese $21.00

    Chicken sausage, scrambled eggs and American cheese served on a choice of bread. Served with arugula-apple salad w/ balsamic reduction

  • Bacon, Egg N'Cheese $22.50

    Bacon, scrambled egg and American cheese served on a choice of bread. Served with arugula-apple salad w/ balsamic reduction

  • The CB/GB $24.00

    Buttermilk fried chicken, bacon, gruyere cheese, lettuce, pickles and tzatziki ketchup on a choice of bread, arugula-apple salad w/ balsamic reduction

  • Halloumi BLT $22.00

    Grilled halloumi cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo served on a choice of bread. Served with arugula-apple salad w/ balsamic reduction

  • Brunch Sweet Fix

  • Baklava Pancakes $23.00

    Whole wheat pancakes, cinnamon, brown sugar, walnuts, Greek honey, seasonal fruit.

  • Fried Chicken N' Loukoumades $22.00

    Fried Chicken and loukoumades served with honey and buffalo sauce.

  • Stuffed French Toast $23.00

    challah bread, whipped Greek yogurt and honey, fresh fruit and maple syrup.

  • Brunch Sides

  • Two Eggs $8.50
  • Hand Cut French Fries $11.00
  • Red Potato Home Fries $11.00
  • Bacon $12.00
  • Chicken Sausage $10.00
  • Seasoned Pita Bread $5.00
  • Side Loukaniko $12.00

    Side of Greek pork sausage

  • Dessert

  • Classic Loukoumades $11.00

    Classic loukoumades served with Greek honey and cinnamon.

  • Nutella Loukoumades $13.00

    Loukoumades covered in Nutella and biscotti

  • Salted Caramel Loukoumades $12.00

    Loukoumades topped with salted caramel.

  • Alcohol Free

  • Mastic Lemonada $13.00

    Lemons, Mint and honey, stirred ith crushed ice and served with Mastic Fondant

  • Vissinada $12.00

    Traditional carbonated sour cherry pop.

  • Ginger Rose $10.00

    Soda Water, Rose Water, fresh Ginger puree and Agave Nectar

  • Coffees and Teas

  • Single Shot Espressso $6.00
  • Double Shot Espresso $6.50
  • Decafe Single Shot Espresso $7.00
  • Cappuccino $7.00
  • Decaf Cappuccino $7.00
  • Americano $6.00
  • Frappe $6.00
  • Freddo Espresso $6.50
  • Fredo Cappuccino $7.00
  • Greek Coffee $5.00
  • Double Greek Coffee $7.00
  • Latte $7.00
  • Decaf Latte $6.50
  • Mighty Leaf Tea $5.00

Ovelia Details

  • From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Planning

  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking

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Ovelia Location

Ovelia

34-01 30th Ave., Astoria, NY 11103, USA

Ovelia Reviews

An average rating of ★4.4 from 884 user reviews.

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