Avlee Greek Kitchen — Restaurant in New York

Nice little Greek eatery with mouth watering food. While I enjoyed having my lunch there, the layout of the restaurant and the service was a bit awkward. It's a small place with five tables in the front of the restaurant, we were being seated in the middle and I could hear every conversation from the left and right table. Given the size of room, the hard wall and glass window probably bounced the sound a bit too efficiently. The table by the windows was perhaps a bit too close and therefore the window amplified the customers' conversation and bounced it back to the middle table. That was a bit annoying. Another awkward moment was while we were waiting for our food, there's no complimentary pieces of pita bread or olives to pick on. Last, please fix the door. It's winter time and the wind is strong. It's weird and borderline rude to ask every single customer that enters to slam the door shut. The room gets really cold because of the draft. On the plus side, the food was prepared with care and the result was really high quality delicious food. The wait was a bit long but it's worth it. That brings it back to why it was awkward when there's no complimentary olives or bread...

Just go here, just do it!

I've nibbled my way through most of the menu with various family & friends.

Buy a bottle of Retsina for something interesting to drink. Definitely eat here! The Octopus is the best I have ever tasted & perfectly cooked; they use delicious vegetables in their salads, on their Gyros, and throughout their menu items (I believe they buy at the local farmer's market), the Greek Fries are cheesy and drizzled with their homemade dressing which is to die for (you can buy some from them, if you ask, I definitely did!); and you can't go wrong with their Baklava or Greek Yogurt with Spoon Fruit!

Dining in - the vibe is relaxed and feels very homey. My only warning is that (like most places in this neighborhood) it can occasionally be swamped with families with young children. Wear your patient hat or wait until a little later in the evening. For delivery- at times delivery can be slow from here, but the food always arrives hot & fresh & just as delicious as dining in!

Whether ordering delivery or dining in, you won't be disappointed! Definitely in my list of favorite...

While on a walk, we went past Avlee Greek Kitchen and paused to read their menu. While standing there, a customer who had just eaten told us emphatically that it’s the best Greek food he ever had- that intrigued us so we de used to skip the leftovers at home and try Avlee! Best decision ever. This menu includes classic dishes like souvlaki, falafel, etc. but it also introduces more unique Greek offerings. The quality of the food, generous portions and sides, and fast service were all extremely appreciated. Their menu also indicates which items they get from the nearby Carroll St. Greenmarket. Can’t wait to go back, and if we see any deliberating people looking at the menu, we’ll let them know that this really is the best Greek food you can find in Brooklyn! Truly the best falafel I’ve had (tender, flavorful, and served more as discs), and tzatziki was...