How have I never reviewed this gem before? I absolutely love Vesta. It's a cute and cozy place with…read moresuper chill vibes and an atmosphere that can't be beat when you're in the mood for a glass of wine on a slow night to catch up with a friend. (And that's what I usually do since she lives around the corner, lol.) The appetizers are appealing and always delicious - it's usually what we stick to ordering - the Meat & Cheese board, the meatballs and also of course steamed mussels. I think they also have a brunch menu, which I'd like to try soon. The service is also great - the staff is always patient, never rushes us and is always pleasant. I really enjoy coming here.

Ate at Vesta with my family years ago, and we decided to revisit the place. Had reservations on a…read moreSaturday evening for a party of 6. We were running a little late and called the restaurant, but we got there within 15 minutes of the reservation and were seated promptly. The place was relatively empty when we got there toward the opening of dinner service, but quickly filled up as the evening progressed. There's not a very extensive menu, basically one page of food and one page of drinks, but they put together a nice variety of options. We ordered a few glasses of wine, including from the wine on tap, which were great. Ordered several apps, most of which were large enough to share with everyone: burrata (fresh and creamy, which we piled onto the accompanying toast), steamed mussels (couldn't stop dipping the garlic crostini in the flavorful broth), and baked shrimp & calamari (the seafood was tender, and the sauce had a little kick to it and was great for dipping the toasted sourdough in). Two of my sisters ordered individual apps: carrot & ginger soup (came out piping hot and had a well-balanced flavor), and the spring salad (the ingredients were so fresh, especially the tomatoes). For my main dish, I ordered the gnocchi. The gnocchi was a little firm, but the sauce was flavorful and the braised rabbit lent the dish a mild meaty taste. My sisters had the wild boar lasagna (packs a flavorful punch) and the pasta special, spaghetti al limone (my sister liked it, but said she wasn't wowed enough to order it again). My BIL had the braised meatballs, usually an appetizer, as his main dish. It came with three tender, flavorful meatballs in a slightly spicy tomato sauce. My parents had the half roasted chicken and the pan seared striped bass, which they both immensely enjoyed. We all saved room for our favorite dessert: the Baby Jesus cake. If you love sticky toffee pudding, then this is the dessert for you. It is divine. We also got the house-made gelato, which comes with three scoops. We got one of each flavor: vanilla (plenty of vanilla bean flecks and tasted like it had honey in it), strawberry (a little tart, but with the right amount of sweetness), and cinnamon (my favorite flavor, nice warming spice). The souffle al cioccolato came out nice and hot, wasn't too sweet, and had a rich chocolate flavor. It was a wonderful ending to a delicious dinner. Service was great from start to finish. They were helpful with answering questions, refilling water, clearing off plates, and checking in on us every so often. They also have one bathroom that is cat themed (as a cat lady, this made me love this place even more). You can even upload your cat's pics to be shared on the digital display via a QR code. This is a wonderful neighborhood spot, and we will definitely be back.

Went here for Valentine's Day. It was a prefixed menu which was just okay. I got the prosciutto…read moreplate for appetizer, which was the best dish I had. For main I got the ragú which was decent but not delicious to me. I definitely wouldn't order again. For Dessert I got the pannacota. To me it tasted like jello. Lastly I got a wine. I attached the photo here. It was good. It would've tasted better with steak. The appetizer and the wine were the best things I had that night. They were also giving out roses that day which was really nice of the staff. The waiter was really nice. The back of the restaurant is also really nice. Definitely the best place to sit.

So me and my wife booked this restaurant for Valentines Day since we been here before…read more Once we got there we were given the Vday prix fixe menus which were $75 per person. Upon asking for a regular menu I was told it's this prix fixe menu only and no substitutions or regular menu available. There was no mention upon booking this place, it had a prix fixe menu ONLY otherwise we would have not went. The menu consisted of 1 appetizer, 1 main course and 1 dessert for $75 per person. The food was good and the service was good as well our server was very nice. What bothers me is no mention when making the reservation it's just the pre fixe menu and upon actually doing the math and adding all of the items we got for 2 people going off their regular menu prices we actually ended up paying about $30 more which is usually not the case in other restaurants this should have been much cheaper. Also some of the dishes on the prix fixe menu had an additional $12.50 charge because of the type of the ingredients used, if you're going to charge extra just make a smaller portion or use other type of meat. Definitely not happy how they prepared this whole menu thing and will not be coming back here most likely. The only reason I gave 2 stars is because the staff was very nice and the food was good.

I went to Sotta La Luna because I've been to its sister restaurant, Sotto Le Stelle, which had a…read morepretty similar menu. Sotto definitely has a different vibe. When I walked in and saw the open kitchen around it there was a sign that said it was voted the best Italian restaurant for 2024 and 2025. Although it didnt say where exactly. Was it for Queens or New York in general? I wasn't sure how official it was. I suggest making reservations if you would like dinner around 6-8pm. Our table was right by the open kitchen, and it was actually really cool watching the chefs work while we ate. Foodwise, we started with the arancini balls which were delicious. For the main, I ordered the fettuccine al ragu filetto and I'm glad that I did because it was a bit different from the usual pasta dishes I've had before. However the pizza cacio e salasiccia was a bit salty for my taste. For dessert we ordered the panna cotta of the day which was a berry one. That was really good. Definitely recommend ordering that one as it was light, creamy and the berries made it flavorful.

Great food and wine, I love their pizza, but can be pricey for the portion size for some items. The…read moregluten-free items I've tried here are REALLY delicious, were also liked by friends who are not gluten-free. Part of reason for giving less than 5 stars because at my most recent visit the staff asked if we want bread, and since one in our party is gluten-free we can have gluten-free foccaccia. We were not informed that there is an extra charge until we saw the $14.50 charge for foccaccia on the bill. I do not remember if they offer complimentary bread service or if that would be for an additional charge as well. As for the regular review: It's a large space, nice ambiance and not too loud. Other than not informing us of the charge for gluten-free foccaccia, the staff was helpful and friendly the rest of the night. Tonight we (party of 2) came here for NYC Restaurant Week prix fixe dinner. Very good deal for the amount and quality of food. One of us is vegetarian the other is gluten-sensitive so we wish the restaurant week menu items were labeled accordingly. (The regular menu does label GF items.) There are plenty of vegetarian options on the menus but we had to ask to be sure since these are not labeled. Our restaurant week dinner order items were all delicious: Appetizers: Tortino Di Zucca butternut squash (Veg) Tartare de Tonno yellowfin tuna tartare (recommended by our server) Mains: Pizza Primavera (plus $4 upcharge for gluten-free crust, which we were informed of upfront) Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci (veg) Desserts: Tiramisu Panna Cotta I want to come back to try the gluten-free chocolate dessert Torta Caprese. I would have ordered this for restaurant week if it was labeled GF on the restaurant week menu, didn't see until after our main meal that it was labeled GF on the dessert menu, and by then it was too late to switch desserts. Bonus: they participate in InKind app which had a bonus deal for restaurant week

The best Italian food hands down in NYC! The service is top notch, the ambiance is cozy and very…read moreelegant. They really make you feel like family. And with that being said they only have one chef making all of these amazing dishes come to life, Fernando is a master at what he does and you will not be disappointed! I cannot recommend this place enough! FIVE STARS.

The food was spectacular!! The staff was so helpful and fun to talk to…read more And the food??? Absolutely amazing. We went with my daughter, her husband, and cute baby boy. My daughter's husband also invited his parents. (The sweetest people ever.) We will be coming back soon.

Il Bambino will never disappoint me. They have the best panini in the world and I could eat their…read morefood everyday. I love how they constantly innovate with new menu options and maintain the quality every time. The Roast Chicken with Mozzarella is my go-to but I've tried so many other sandwiches, crostini, hash browns, fries, and coffees from them and it's all delicious. The workers are always so nice and they can substitute anything if you have preferences or dietary restrictions. They will also offer recommendations if you can't decide. I've gone on weekends and weeknights and while weekends are busier, we can usually get a table especially when they open up their backyard for seating in the summer. I always bring out of town visitors here and everyone raves about it. I even bought a jar of their homemade spicy mayo because it's so iconic. The sandwich is so filling, I almost wish they served half sizes so I could try more things on the menu at once. I can't say enough good things about Il Bambino, I will continue to support them forever.

I've been to Il Bambino countless times before, but this last visit was a little weird…read more It was restaurant week and all I really ever get from this spot is a panini obv, so I thought it was a good opportunity to try out some apps and dessert since the special came with it. We arrived over an hour before closing, but when I came in the hostess said they were closing and that if we wanted to eat we needed to order fast and have everything come out at once. We agreed, but then watched another duo walk in 20 minutes later and get to take their sweet time. We started out with their tomato soup and chickpea salad. Tomato soup was rich and came with a slice of bread with melted cheese on top, and the chick pea salad was light and refreshing. I had the Piggie Smalls as my main which is my go-to and was great as always. For dessert we shared a panna cotta and this chocolate dessert that had these chocolate crunchy crumbles on top that was out of this world. 10/10 food, wish I could've enjoyed it without being rushed.

I ordered delivery for the first time and got the small Margherita pizza and WOW. The very first…read morebite literally felt like heaven. Everything was cooked perfectly: the crust had the perfect texture, the flavors were balanced, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. The fresh mozzarella was creamy and rich, the basil tasted bright and fresh, and it all came together so beautifully. I loved it so much that I actually called the restaurant just to tell them how amazing it was. I'm 100% going to keep ordering from here, and I'm recommending it to everyone I know. I haven't even been to the restaurant in person yet, but after this experience, I'm definitely going soon. Thank you so much!

I want to clarify a couple of points for accuracy. During my visit, I did not decline any offer of…read morea replacement pizza, and I was never made aware that a complimentary replacement was available. At no point during our visit was a replacement pizza offered. I've also added a photo of the dish we received so others can see why we asked for clarification. This was served as the "White Pizza with Burrata." It appeared to be baked bread with a few dollops of burrata on top, without the white cheese base or presentation that most diners would reasonably expect from a white pizza. We genuinely thought there had been a mistake with our order. There was no disrespect on our end. We simply asked for clarification. Unfortunately, it wasn't clearly explained until the manager came over. By that point, our original server had already left us stranded, which contributed to the lack of resolution during the meal. I don't agree with the characterization of what occurred in the business's response, particularly the claim that a complimentary replacement pizza was offered. That did not happen during our visit. This was one of our favorite places, which is why the experience was so disappointing. My intention is not to argue but to provide honest feedback for future guests.

I have driven past this restaurant numerous times and finally decided to stop in for dinner. I am…read moreso glad we did!They were able to accommodate us right away with great outdoor seating. The tables are set up beautifully, and they have nice umbrellas that do a wonderful job of blocking the sun.The service was fantastic from start to finish. Best of all, the food was delicious and you get a very large portion for a really great price. We will definitely be back!

Came here for a birthday celebration since this is one of his favorite spots. Great Italian food…read morethat's well popular in the neighborhood. Food and drinks were great. The seafood was fresh and pasta cooked well. Highly recommend getting reservations since this place seems to be busy and I can see why. Service was prompt and attentive. Definitely will go back to try the other dishes and desserts!

Rialto is one of those places that instantly feels special the second you walk in. The vibe is…read moreelectric, the food is outstanding, and the hospitality is on another level. Larry behind the bar, Dominick, Carmine, and the entire staff make you feel like family from the moment you arrive. There's an energy to the place that's hard to describe -- fun, warm, welcoming, and genuinely memorable. You can tell everyone there truly cares about creating an amazing experience. And the food absolutely delivers. The chicken parm was one of the best I've ever had. Every dish we tried was incredible. Can't recommend Rialto enough. One of those rare spots where the atmosphere, service, and food all come together perfectly. We already can't wait to go back

Went for a late dinner with friends last night. First time for me…read more The ambiance was nice, warm and inviting. The wait staff were a delight. We even had a bonus singing waiter, who was fantastic! The menu was stocked with an array of Italian specialties. I went for the eggplant parm, spaghetti and a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc. The portion of eggplant was huge. Looked like a packed burrito with plenty of girth. It was a delightful bite everytime. So good. Amid great conversation and impeccable hospitality along with fabulous entertainment, I was already planning my next time back. Highly recommend this newish fabulous Italian spot for a meal that will send you home full and happy. Oh and they offered complimentary limoncello to end the evening. All and all a great place.