Meli Estiatorio

Name: Meli Estiatorio
Address: 98-31 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY, United States, 11375-6640
Telephone: (718) 374-5157
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (64)

$31 to $50

Greek

98-31 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY 11375-6640

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Meli Estiatorio invites you to experience the pinnacle of Greek dining, where tradition meets innovation. Our culinary vision blends the timeless artistry of classic Greek cuisine with modern interpretations, creating a menu that surprises and delights. Every dish is crafted with the finest ingredients, showcasing inventive techniques that elevate beloved flavors to new heights. Paired with our expertly handcrafted specialty cocktails and served in an elegant, contemporary setting, Meli Estiatorio promises an unforgettable journey of taste and sophistication for discerning food and cocktail enthusiasts.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(718) 374-5157
Website
https://www.meli-estiatorio.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
98-31 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY 11375-6640
Neighborhood
Forest Hills
Parking details
None

Experiences

Bottomless Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us every Saturday and Sunday for the ultimate Bottomless Brunch! Savor delicious, chef-crafted brunch favorites while sipping on 2 hours of bottomless of your choice. Whether you're catching up with friends or celebrating something special, our vibrant atmosphere, mouthwatering menu, and flowing drinks make for the perfect mid-morning escape.

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What 64 people are saying

Meli Estiatorio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Queens
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Meli Estiatorio offers an inviting atmosphere with "beautiful decor" and "impeccable service." Guests praise the "wonderful food," highlighting the "delicious cocktails" and authentic Greek cuisine. While some find it "pricey," the "huge portions" and "exceptional flavors" make it a worthy splurge. Ideal for "special occasions" and "date nights," Meli is a neighborhood gem.

64 Reviews

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Ami
New York City8 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dined here for dinner with a friend. Began with drinks at the bar, where I had amazing Greek red wine, recommended by the bartender. The only odd aspect of starting at the bar occurred when the tab had to be closed. Uncertain why it was so important to close the bar tab at the bar instead of shifting it to our table bill. Weird. Service is pretty good, very friendly and attentive servers. We were presented with various breads and pitas, with in house marinated olives immediately after being seated. We didn't have any of the breads or pitas, but the olives were pretty amazing. For the starter, we ordered fried calamari which was insanely rubbery. Not well executed IMO. For main we both ordered salmon, requesting medium preparation. The presentation was beautiful, accompanied by well cooked farro (?) and a beautiful glaze. The salmon skin was perfectly executed, but the salmon tasted medium-well. I don't think I can blame the chef for that though, as we did not dig into our salmon well after 10 minutes of being presented. Overall, I would dine here again with heavy consideration on the ambience, great greek wine and a great variety of food options, knowing that there is great potential in the flavors.
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Sharon
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore34 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good service. Decor was lovely. We sat and were served some marinated olives with a variety of of bread and pita. Food was very good and a good portion size. Would definitely return
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Ken
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful decor. Impeccable service. Excellent food. A very nice leisurely lunch.
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Darcy VIP
New York City13 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It’s almost too nice of a place for the location. I don’t want to spend that much for dinner on Metropolitan, though in fairness the food was tasty. Service was painfully slow and being seated at a table facing the bathroom kind of killed the ambiance of a nice interior.
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Kirsten VIP
New York City31 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best brunch option in the neighbors hands down. Huge portions, delicious food.
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Kirsten VIP
New York City31 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, great bartender, beautiful decor. Great date night location.
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Alyssa VIP
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner sitting at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. Always looking for new places i our hood. We will definitely be back!!
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Evan
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Not what I expected! Manhattan prices with less food value
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Mary
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to dinner on Saturday evening. Meli did not disappoint on any level turning an ordinary evening out into something extra special. The food from the tuna tartare and sesame feta appetizers to the main course of scallops (so delicious) and Black Sea bass were wonderful as was the not to be missed dessert of ekmek which was light and just the right amount of sweetness. The servers were friendly and attentive even the parking attendant was super courteous and polite. We enjoyed every course and will definitely be coming back again and again as Meli is a place that is not to be missed.
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Theodore
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the service was great! We all enjoyed ourselves very much
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Meli Estiatorio is rated 4.5 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

98-31 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY 11375-6640

Additional information

Neighborhood
Forest Hills
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.meli-estiatorio.com/
Phone number
(718) 374-5157

Meli Estiatorio

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Experiences

Bottomless Brunch

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