Gyro World Astoria

Reviews

• Samma L.

  star star star star star 7 June 2026

  The most amazing, flavorful & crispiest pita! (See photo for emphasis). I was so full from the pita that I could barely finish my salad but it was still really good.
  
  My boyfriend for the platter with the lemon potatoes and he loved how they were perfectly season & cooked just soft enough that they practically melted in your mouth.
  
  The bus boy was really good and attentive, constantly refilling our water on this heat wave day.
  
  Will definitely make this a new regular spot for take out gyros and salads.

• Kenneth L.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 7 June 2026

  We have been patrons of this establishment a couple of times and both times the food was decent to great.
  
  The second time we came, they forgot the fava dip and apologized by reheating the already cold bread and gave us a mini cup of their spicy cheese to try.
  
  Yesterday, we ordered taramasalata (fish roe yogurt) dip, bifteki the meatloaf patties) platter that comes with a spinach pie and lemon potatoes, and a chicken bifteki(think chicken meatloaf). The roe came first, it was ok.
  
  Then someone decided to take a sharp left turn to crazyville. The spinach pie. We read about their pie on the paper placemat they laid on the table and thought it would be nice to try something they're so proud of. Boy, were we in for a surprise. The pastry dough was tough, chewy and dried out. When the waiter swung by to check in on us, we told him about the pie. He said umm for a second and left us with the unfinished pie. We had to flag him down a second time to ask for a replacement. He said he would get back to us after speaking to the manager. He then came back and told us he could not replace the pie because it was mostly eaten.
  
  Mind you, this is a side order included in the platter meal. We both took one bite each to the slice of pie and I had to spit the pie out because the texture of the crust was just too chewy.
  
  He said the only thing he could do is have us order something else and that he has to charge us again. Not only did he not try to rectify the problem, he asked us why we did not tell him to replace the pie the first  time around. We said we did tell him about and he said he stood there a good five seconds after he checked in on us the first time (he stood there for a sec and ran off). I had to question him why does that even matter whether we asked him to replace the pie the first time around or the second time around. A server should offer a replacement or at least be helpful and take the inedible food away and apologize for the chef.
  Not in this case! Was it our job to give him options?
  
  The rest of the food that came afterwards were unremarkable. The lemon potatoes which are normally good here were hard and dry and the biftekis were undistinguishable loaves of fillers. By the end of the meal, the pies were still sitting on our table.
  
  Needless to say, we left $0 tip to the skinny waiter with the curly hair and glasses (Petros R.) Why would we order other food items and try to rip you off of a side order?!?! We also has been served by the same waiter the first time we were here. Oh well! Another place to cross off of Astoria.

• Ti V.

  star star star star star 24 May 2026

  Nice atmosphere inside and outside the restaurant. Stumbled upon the place while walking along 30th ave. (Many restaurants and cafes in the area).
  
  Kids had classic burgers, and fries for addtl. $3.95.  Very good, they said. Four of us decided to share the small grill meat platter with a variety to try (at a great price):
  Beef & Lamb Gyro, Pork Gyro, Bifteki, Chicken Bifteki, Pork Souvlaki, Chicken Souvlaki, Loukaniko. with fries under all the meat, Pita Bread and Tzatziki.  We didn't expect the big amount. We were told good for 2-4 people. We added a side order of lemon potatoes but was actually not needed. We needed some veggies though.

• Sam W.

  star star star star star_border 20 May 2026

  After exploring the nearby Museum of the Moving Image, my boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place on 30th Ave here in Astoria. Knowing that this neighborhood is known for Greek food, we figured we'd stop for a bite.
  
  The setup is casual, as you'd expect from a regular gyro joint but the menu is the real deal. We ordered Cokes (his Mexican, mine diet) and meals. I went with the open-faced lamb gyro, while he went with the pork souvlaki platter, both priced decently. Service was a little slow, but we chalked this up to the staff being meticulous with preparing good food.
  
  Our meal came with fresh pita, drizzled in olive oil and served with a side of tzatziki. The bread had a good elasticity, with enough oil to glide blissfully into our stomachs. The tzatziki was creamy and fresh, with good herbal notes. Both of these paired well with our meals.
  
  My boyfriend enjoyed his pork souvlaki; though both of us found it a bit chewy, it was still filled with flavor. He also enjoyed his crisp side Caesar and his fries (which were on the soft side, but well seasoned). As for me, i learned that "open-faced" in this case, came with small bites of pita alongside meat, onion, tomato, and feta to "build your own" gyro. No matter. My gyro meat was perfect, with a good amount of savory spice and texture that elevates it beyond everyday New York street meat. It paired well with the freshness of the tzatziki, the sharp bite of onion, the softness of the bread, and the saltiness of the feta. A winning combination for sure!
  
  Come here if you want a quick meal in Astoria!

• D C.

  star star star star star_border 17 May 2026

  We made a rare outing from Manhattan to Queens to visit a cousin in Astoria. On her recommendation, we tried Gyro World, which was a couple of blocks away, as part of my usually futile quest for decent souvlaki. The pork souvlaki sandwich was very good, although the tzatziki could be thicker and more garlicky.  The cheeseburger was pretty good, too, as were the onion rings and lemon potatoes (thick strips of baked potatoes with lemon butter). Friendly staff, great service, and good prices. The only weak link were the fries, which were a bit limp - so opt for the onion rings instead.