Fontana Famous Pizza & Gyro
“HIGH
I almost always get the pork soulvaki platter (~$12) which comes with a choice of French fries, rice or lemon potatoes.”
“Located right on the corner of the blvd this is my go to place for a gyro and souvlaki platter.”
“Their spinach pies are goos too, a little too much onion, but the filo is really good.”
Fontana Famous Pizza & Gyro
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Located right on the corner of the blvd this is my go to place for a gyro and souvlaki platter. The platter here is fantastic and never does disappoint. Portions are a little bit on the more side and will leave you with some extras which is great.
Food is very flavorful and the meat is juicy and not dry like other places.
The interior is nothing special, looks and feels like a regular diner deco, and the staff can be a hit or miss. Although with the mild complaints this place is still recommended and i'll still be returning!
I ordered through Grubhub. The delivery time was pretty speedy. They arrived at least 15 minutes before the expected time. I ordered the souvlaki platter and the menu didn't specify what kind of meat it was. I guess it was my bad for not checking but I just assumed it was going to be chicken. It ended up being pork which wouldn't have been a problem because I dont have any dietary restrictions but this pork was the toughest pork I'd ever attempted to eat and I say attempted because it was not easy and I ended up giving up on it a few pieces in. It was well seasoned however.The greek salad was good however a bit heavy on the onion. The Tzaztiki was good but a bit overpowered by garlic. The lemon potatoes were good but greasy. The entire bottom of the container was drenched in olive oil which was totally unnecessary.
I tried my sons chicken and gyro combo and his tasted great. The chicken was very tender. I think if I would have went specifically with the chicken I would have had a better meal. They definitely do give decent sized portions for the price so I am willing to give them another shot but I am going to stay away from the pork next time. I'll give them four stars due to my partial fault in not clarifying what type of meat comes with the souvlaki platter.
The place has been around for a long time and I have eaten there before but it was so many years ago I can't really tell you if they've improved or not.
Ok, why don't I go here more often. The food is consistently good, event the more Americanized items you wouldn't think of. I like the falafel, but with white sauce. They are fast and friendly and they deliver!
Came here a few years ago for lunch while working in the area and decided to come back, it's a small place that has a diner feel to it, you can sit down and eat or get takeout, this time I went with takeout and got the Philly cheesesteak and it was really good, onions, peppers and fresh mozzarella cheese, I asked them to add tomato and lettuce, this is a good spot to come to get a bite, generous portions
Had a chicken gyro and it was gigantic. Chicken was not dry at all either… Service was quick. Ordered a Greek salad which was pretty good, could of used a tad more feta.. veggies were super fresh which was great.
Fontana is a family owned and operated by a true Greek family forever. A definite Bayside staple! People literally drive from near and far to eat here. I have been eating their food for years. It's been consistently awesome.
Let me begin to describe their gyro. You can actually see the meat turning and cooking while you wait. The staff manning the gyro slices it fresh right in front of you. Thank goodness they always have great and quick service. Prepare for your mouth to be watering. And once you actually taste it…you will know exactly what I am talking about!
Most of the staff has been working there for what seems like forever. Always friendly, and on top of their game. This place gets jam packed and the space is pretty tight. If you have to wait, I do say it's so worth it. However, their delivery guys are always quick too. They deliver to many locations in the surrounding areas to the restaurant too. I have ordered delivery MANY times over the years and it's always been piping hot and early. So perfect on those freezing cold winter nights!
The chicken souvlaki always awesome too. Perfectly cooked with that yummy grill flavor. The tzatziki is on the garlicky side so bring your breath mints. 🙂 it's so delicious who cares! Besides, who doesn't love garlic? The lemon potatoes that come with the platter are the best I have ever had. Just the right hint of lemon. Cooked to the perfect consistency. They're amazing and I high recommend you try them! Try not to consider the carb and oil intake that goes along with them though. Lol.
Even their pizza is good. The pizza guy there will your pizza anyway you like it and it always comes out the way you asked. This pizza is more on the deep dish side so don't think you'll be getting a classic NYC slice. The sauce is good and the melted cheeses are too. We've also had their pizza many times.
They even have all these different variations of Spumoni for dessert too. Or the classic Baklava. I can't say enough good things about the food and the people there. If you have never been here you need to join the family! Keep up the great work Fontana!
I took 1 star off because their salads are made with iceberg lettuce and not mixed greens, romaine, spinach or any other type of lettuce. A better leaf would definitely improve the salads!
Still the best Gyro in Flushing…
The place is sticky and needs a makeover but who cares because the Gyros, souvlaki and spinach pies are always deelish, hot and fresh
A lot of people seem to buy the pizza also but I've never tried it even though it looks and smells good.
I'm too addicted to the Greek food
I went on a weekday at around 10PM.
Waiting for Table: A-
When we first walked in, the host (Latino) was very nice as he told us how long we should be waiting for another table (it was packed). The business owners were there (I think) and they were also assisting us with the table accomadation saying that if we wanted to, we could get the next avaliable seats (2 seater) or one that was more comfy (4 seater) but we'd have to wait a little longer. We didnt mind do we chose the 2 seater.
Server: B
The server was nice. She told us the differences between certain dishes like the calamari and the calamar platter and the different kinds of meats avaliable. However, at times, she was also not telling us the whole truth about the dishes which we should have been informed about.
For example, we got the TRIPLE MEAT PLATTER for $18. The various meats include, lamb souvalki, chicken souvalki, sausage, and gyro.However, the triple meat platter for $18 does NOT include the the chicken souvalki for the set price. The chicken is $1.50 more for total of $19.50. We ordered it not knowingly because the server didnt tell us that it would be EXTRA. I dont mind paying the extra price, but it the principle that counts. We also got a seltzer water, and it came in a GIGANTIC CUP. When we looked at the receipt, she charged us for a LARGE. It was only $2, but she should have asked us what size we wanted. Princples matter!
Food: A-
We ordered the fried calamari and triple meat platter. For two people, the three meat platter is a good amount. i dont think the combination platter would have been enough for us. I liked the calamari. It was good amount for $11. It didnt taste fishy like some ive tasted at other places. It seems like they use a fine breadcrumb coating. The pieces were great. The one thing I didnt like was the pizza sauce they used. They definitly put in sugar because I could taste it.
I would suggest using marinara sauce. It gives the calamari a chunkier taste and less tart flavor. I would try the grilled calamari next time as well.
The meat platter was good. Fries were fresh and crispy. Liked the addition of salad/soup. I think it was odd that they only gave us ONE PITA and SAUCE for a TRIPLE MEAT PLATTER. why not 3?? and why not 2 for the combination platters? I felt like they were skimpy on the pita, but the meal overall was still very good.
Overall, i do like this place and would come again since its opened til 12 and has great food.
Just hope your server is more informative and doesnt withhold information like ours were!!