Fontana Famous Pizza & Gyro

I had heard from a friend that this place supposedly had the best gyros around, so one day my friend and I decided to test that theory. We actually drove from Astoria all the way there to sample their gyros-but what a mistake. We ordered one gyro each and they looked pretty good on the outside. However, after eating half way through, my friend noticed his gyro meat was reddish looking. He stopped but I ended up eating the whole thing, unfortunately. Long story short, my friend I and both end up getting a mix of bloating, heartburn, and bad diarrhea. What makes me mad is that you work hard for your money and you spend the effort to go eat at this place and you end up getting food poisoning. If it just happened to me fine, but when it happens to two people, then its not a coincidence-it means the place is just dirty. Eat at your own risk.

Pros: hospital near by

Cons: food makes you sick

Posted 11/16/09

It is one of the best places to go for a gyro! my boyfriend and I go there often. I highly recommend you to go and try one. if there are no tables available just wait the time goes by fast.

Posted 05/10/08

One of the best gyros in Queens. The portion is big and the high turnover means the meat does not dry up on the pit. I have not tried the pizza, and it does not seem to be ordered by many customers. Stick with the greek menu items, like gyro and souvlaki. It's a bit messy, but ask for extra sauce.

Pros: Big portions of juicy meat in the gyros

Cons: Decor is about 5 steps below a diner

Posted 11/20/06

GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT... I LOVE ALL THE FOOD IN THIS PLACE - THIS PLACE IS SMALL - BUT VERY COZY AND COMFY - THE STAFF IS WONDERFUL - THERE'S NOTHING MORE I COULD SAY - IT'S A GREAT PLACE - AND THE PRICE IS GREAT GREAT GREAT.

Pros: GREAT

Cons: GREAT

Posted 10/20/06

This is a great place for fresh gyros and souvlaki. The food is very affordable but the restaurant is usually very crowded. I have not had the pizza but it looks delicious. The waiter is a character.

Pros: Crowded

Cons: Little parking

Posted 07/21/06

Bar none, one of the best slices of pizza you can find - unique, and scrumptious...Their gyros are super as well.

Pros: good variety, very tasty, filling, good value

Cons: parking is tight!

Posted 02/13/06

Fontana makes gyros right! I've tried gyros and souvlakis there and they're great. This place is also great if you want to take out. Their service is quick and food is cheap.

Pros: Quick service, Delicious food

Cons: , Parking

Posted 06/26/04

I have had Gyros from all over US and fonatanas is by far the best I have had. everychance I get to go to NY i make sure to go there and get some. as a matter of fact i brought some back (10) last week. They are awesome. everything is original there nothing made outside of the store. Everything is made there. I recommend this place to everyone and I have not seen one disappointed person. And you cant beat the price.

Pros: quality, taste, PRICE

Cons: space, PARKING

Posted 07/12/02