Arepas Cafe is one of The 9 Best Places for Exotic in Astoria, Queens.

1. Arepas Cafe

8.7
33-07 36th Ave (at 33rd St.), Queens, NY
Arepa Restaurant · Astoria · 124 tips and reviews

Tracey D.Tracey Douglas: Amazing food.... One of my favorite exotic places!!!

Clyde Erwin B.Clyde Erwin Barretto: Delicious Sangria here...and I mean delicious.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Thin griddled, overstuffed arepas occupy half the menu. Go for the porky mami, stewy pollo mechado, or vegetarian Guayanesa tropical.

Kabab Café is one of The 9 Best Places for Exotic in Astoria, Queens.

2. Kabab Café

7.3
25-12 Steinway St (btwn 25th & 28th Ave.), Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Shemesh: Best restaurant in NYC! Cash only. Start with a mixed plate and don't be afraid to eat the more exotic offerings

Violet B.Violet Bennett: Let the chef give you a recommendation. We had a mixed platter of hummus and babaganoush ect with fresh pita to begin, then the lamb shank for a main. Absolutely phenomenal.

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Ask Ali for a recommendation. BYOB!

Telly's Taverna is one of The 9 Best Places for Exotic in Astoria, Queens.

3. Telly's Taverna

9.0
28-13 23rd Ave (28th), Astoria, NY
Greek Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Viren K.Viren Kaul: Meat platter, sausage, meatballs. Well known for their grilled octopus. The meal ends with the most delicious fried dough with a honey topping!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: One of the best Greek restaurants in Astoria, best for the sharable vegetable small plates. Free doughnuts for dessert every night except Saturday.

Noam W.Noam Wolf: Grilled shrimp, nuff said.

The Thirsty Koala is one of The 9 Best Places for Exotic in Astoria, Queens.

4. The Thirsty Koala

35-12 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY
Australian Restaurant · 101 tips and reviews

Tony X.Tony Xerri: The G'Day burger is something else. Especially when that something else is kangaroo meat! Yes, explore the tasty exotic goodness not even Poo Bear can even protect and always get the Fontina on top!

Jessica B.Jessica Bombassaro: We took a bite, then before I knew it we almost finished both our appetizers. Highly recommend the fish and chips with basil yogurt dip and strawberry, spinach and goat cheese salad!

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The decadent but delicious Triple T—tiramisu made with the Australian favorite chocolate Tim Tam cookie—is not to be missed. Read more.

Sac's Place is one of The 9 Best Places for Exotic in Astoria, Queens.

5. Sac's Place

2541 Broadway (at 29th St), Astoria, NY
Italian Restaurant · Astoria · 63 tips and reviews

RoryRory: Favorite pizza spot in Astoria. Best Sicilians.

Matt C.Matt Cherette: Sac's is my favorite restaurant in Astoria. The pizza is second-to-none (I order mine well-done), as are the homemade pastas and gnocchi (Mama's lasagna!), the asparagus and prosciutto, and much more!

Gil W.Gil Wolchock: Please put roaches on the EXIT sign

Zenon Taverna is one of The 9 Best Places for Exotic in Astoria, Queens.

6. Zenon Taverna

3410 31st Ave (at 34th St.), Astoria, NY
Greek Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Philo4ThoughtPhilo4Thought: A taste of home right here in Astoria. Wonderful service, cozy atmosphere.

CheapismCheapism: Visit here for an amazing deal on delectable Greek & Cypriot cuisine. Try Keftedes (Cyprus Meatballs) for $13.50 or Mousaka for $13.95. Read more.

🆗🆒Lindsey W.🆗🆒Lindsey Weber: Get the traditional small plate meals and share with friends, everything is delicious and so fun to eat.

Saffron Indian Cuisine is one of The 9 Best Places for Exotic in Astoria, Queens.

7. Saffron Indian Cuisine

7.8
44-04 Broadway (at 44th St), Astoria, NY
Indian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Catherine P.Catherine Penfold: Not only is the food absolutely delicious, the prices are amazing. Vegetarians and carnivores alike have a lot of spectacular choices. Try the tahli for a taste of many dishes.

Jessica N.Jessica Nacinovich: This is the best Indian food on the Broadway side of Astoria. Carefully developed flavor, a creative menu and an attentive, friendly staff make this a wonderful dining experience.

Steven S.Steven Stork: This place is the best indian I've had. The butter chicken is friggin amazing and the naan is perfect. Staff is super nice. For some reason it's always empty. Try it...cuz I need it to stay in biz.

Il Bambino is one of The 9 Best Places for Exotic in Astoria, Queens.

8. Il Bambino

8.9
3408 31st Ave (btwn 34th & 35th St), Astoria, NY
Sandwich Spot · 147 tips and reviews

Theresa R.Theresa Roldan: Chicken, mushroom, goat cheese, and spicy mayo make for the BEST PANINI I have ever had.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Great sandwich and small plates spot with a strong wine and beer selection.

CheapismCheapism: Enjoy tasty, low-cost paninis & tapas in a quaint atmosphere here. Eat mozzarella & olive spread crostini ($4.50) & a chorizo panini ($8.50). Read more.

Starbucks is one of The 9 Best Places for Exotic in Astoria, Queens.

9. Starbucks

7.5
31-01 Broadway (at 31st St), Astoria, NY
Coffee Shop · 54 tips and reviews

Christina M.Christina Mcerlain: i love going here so much and getting hot chocolate or the caramel frap or the strawberry acai !!

Matt G.Matt Giaco: This is the best Starbucks in New York City.. Get one of the leather chairs by the door and people watch. Love the staff, especially Raisa & Jeffrey!

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Tons of seating at this Starbucks makes this a great place to kick back and relax over a cup of freshly brewed coffee.