Kati Allo: 29-06 172nd St. (at Francis Lewis Boulevard), Bayside; 939-1616, Fax: 463-9544

Cuisine: Greek with pastries specialties

Hours: Seven days a week from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.

Parking: Curbside

Credit Cards: All major cards

This family-run restaurant is attracting locals with their Greek specialties and pastries — all made on the premises. Dining in the rear patio is especially popular, so call to reserve space.

We started with a Horiataki Salad ($4.75) replete with tomatoes, cucumbers and onions drizzled with olive oil and topped with a large square of creamy Feta cheese. We also had an Octopus Salad ($4.25) with finely chopped octopus, red and green peppers, red onion, parsley, oregano and oil and vinegar. Both are an excellent choice for a warm summer evening.

Next we enjoyed the Greek Burger cooked to order and served on pita bread with cubes of Feta cheese on the side. You can also enjoy a Greek Veggie Burger ($3.75 regular, $5.75 deluxe).

There are daily specials that include such favorite Greek items as Spinach Pie, spinach, Feta cheese and herbs baked in thin phyllo dough ($3.50) and the Shish Kabob Platter, marinated cubes of lamb with mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes and onions served with a Greek Salad, pita bread, lemon and potatoes ($9.50). The Shish Kabob Platter can also be had with cubes of chicken ($9.75).

The popular Gyro can be had as a side dish ($3.75) or as a platter ($7.75). Souvlaki, cubes of pork or chicken with herbs, can be had as a sandwich, platter or on a stick. The menu also includes various combinations of Gyro and Souvlaki. Or, try the Souvlaki Sausage Platter served with Greek Salad, pita bread, Tzatziki sauce and potatoes or French fries ($8.50). Dieters have a choice of platters and there is a children’s menu.