Horrible! Lacking flavor. The pizza is on what tastes like pita bread. The pasta tasted like it was made by someone who just mastered the basics of cooking and needs work on developing their flavor range. I would skip it, so many other places that are worth the price and don't disappoint. read more

Came here on a Sunday evening to enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening with my husband and that's exactly what we got. This is my 2nd time at this restaurant and I must say this is very good find in Queens. Food is appetizing, delicious and nicely presented. We had the chicken parmigiana with linguine, the chicken primavera and stuffed pepper on the special. The portions are great because they a fulfilling but not over-exaggerated. Italian restaurants are known for huge portions and it can be a bit much sometimes. You get what you paid for at this restaurant, we were satisfied. Decor is not really innovative, it's classic decor and they have a big dinning area. The lighting is great for date night. They also have some great Italian background music which is a plus. They have a restaurant as well as a pizza parlor next door. Valet parking is available for those who need it. We found parking on the street though. Service is good but not great we felt a bit neglected by our waiter he would disappear at times. Food was served on time and we had bread for the table. The prices are affordable for Wood-haven Queens. Our meal for 2 people was $68.00 not including tip/alcohol. On a side note, I must say that the olive oil they have is cheap especially for being an Italian restaurant. We will return soon! read more

Delicious pizza and pasta dishes. A bit pricier than other pizzerias but totally worth it. The food is always cooked properly and the fresh ingredients shine through. The staff is courteous. The establishment has both a restaurant and a pizza bistro. Stylish décor in pizza bistro with full bar. Enjoyed the food and service. Restaurant delivers. read more

First time order from Barosa. I order an "everything pizza". It was cold + no extra cheese. The meat + veggies were poorly. The crust was to thick and messy. The slices were cut totally uneven some small and some big! read more

Barosa - First time order from Barosa. I order an "everything pizza". - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

The food is delicious. Nice portion size and always delicious. The pizza is great too. Service friendly and they stay on top of things.

Barosa ! Been coming here for years and still one of my top list for Italian food. My favorite is the Barosa veal cho. read more

Came tonight on 2/4/23. It is currently 10 degrees with a feels like temp of -7. To set the scene. I called to make a reservation for 5 one week prior. One person in our party had to cancel last minute. We were walked to our table where I casually mentioned our 5th wasn't coming. They took us away from our table and stated they needed to resent the table for 4. We were brought to another table in their "patio" seating if you will, in a tight corner. We should have said something at this point that this was not acceptable seating when a reservation was made. We ordered a dirty martini. It arrived in a wine glass, no apologies made. We ordered the barosa risotto, sauce on the side. An inedible skirt steak arrived in its place. Potatoes for 3 out of 4 entrees were rock hard. Broccoli was ice cold. Crème brûlée was ice cold. No one refilled our water (a theme I see from other reviews). The draft in this area was UNBEARABLE. Our feet were frozen. If you touched our phones and keys and utensils, all were freezing to the touch. When I put my coat on the sleeves were freezing cold. We mentioned how cold it was 4 times to our server. We were brushed off. During dessert we asked to speak to a manager and were dismissed. We had to go to the front to receive our check because it had just become unbearable to sit in the restaurant. When asking for our check, we stated that we needed to leave immediately as it was just unbearable to stay in the restaurant. A man near the bar who clearly worked there (manager? Owner?) said "where are you sitting?" We said in the "outer area. It feels like we are outside" His response? "Well it's 5 degrees out." This is unacceptable and disgusting behavior from the staff. If it is so cold out that the draft makes it too cold for your customers to be sitting to eat, the section should be closed off. It was at least 20 degrees warmer inside the actual restaurant. Customers beware. Will definitely never be returning. read more

Food is great. However, the male delivery driver is very rude. Has no manners, no proper business etiquette. Leaves a nasty taste for Barosa. Many thumbs down. read more

Service & Food as usual was amazing! Would recommend to everyone! Everything on their menu is excellent!

Many years have passed where I have promised myself to stop in to eat, last week I made good on my promise and I wish I had fufilled it sooner. The Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad was furiously fresh cut with no moisture on the greens as if cut on the spot with a ceramic knife. Crunchy, no oxidation marks and not cold. The chicken was flattened out, pounded quite well and was as tasty and juicy as a steak. Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Risotto was off the flavor charts, easily making the top of my broccoli rabe list. The sauce seemed to speak to a hint of mustard sauce, the dish was---- chunky, almost a fifty to fifty ratio, broccoli & sausage to risotto. So substantial in flavor with perfectly cooked risotto it truely was a delicious combination, a delicious decision. For my main course I decided on the Filet of Sole Oreginata. The fresh oregano paved the way for the sole before it was to be chewed, just by its initial aromatic presence. The creamy white sauce worked perfectly with the light flakey fish. After a few fork fulls of the home made tiramisu, I felt like I was drugged, in a good way. Carrying me off to thoughts of future dinner possibilities, dancing in my head. read more

Disappointing. That is what sums up our experience here. The hubby had lunch with the in-laws here a few times and it was fine and the service was good. The one time he brings me, the bottom falls out and I get into it with the manager. The service was abysmal. We came with my in-laws and two young daughters and the service was beyond slow. I asked the manager why was there a 40 minute break between apps and entrees (FYI the kids dinner was served with the apps which is usually a good idea, usually...) He had the nerve to ask me if I regularly eat in restaurants and this is the normal flow of food. I am proud to say that I conducted myself like a lady and just kept on him, asking where our food was, say every 10 minutes or so. Onto the food. We had the stuffed artichoke for an appetizer. It was practically inedible. The stuffing had no flavor and the artichoke was sitting in a soup like pool of oil saturated stuffing. It was awful. My MIL's pasta primavera had no taste. The Hubby's linguini with clams had a bitter/oily taste. My pasta with garlic and oil tasted like oily plain pasta. The cannoli we had for dessert was good. The hubby had few good lunch time experiences here (hence the 2 stars) and every restaurant can have an off night. What I find unacceptable and will ultimately keep me from coming back is the horrible service and the attitude of the manager. "Do you regularly eat in restaurants?" Are ya kidding me?!?!?!? read more

Barosa's is equivalent to have dinner in heaven. I have been coming here for a decade and have always been more than satisfied. The service here is not only attentive but passionate. The hostess, bartenders, waiters, and owner truly care about your experience. The drinks are phenomenal, the best mojito ive ever had in my entire life is from Barosa's. I have tried pretty much everything on the menu and would suggest the surf and turf, chicken parm, pork chops, and yea everything else ! You will be waiting at least 45 minutes for your food to arrive because this place is usually packed. Great ambiance too! Dont skip out on the appetizers, it may be the best part. the garlic knots are to die for, ask for extra garlic and you will be drooling. The desserts are fantastic, sorbets are good but the cakes are BETTER! Overall, super duper A+++++++! read more

Have been coming here forever and then some. Food is always consistent. I enjoy the chicken barosa or the chicken francese. Both pretty good size cutlets and substantial amount of items on the sides to fill the plate. The mussel appetizer is absolutely delicious. Comes in a huge bread shell waiting to be picked off piece by piece since the white or red wine sauce has already sunk in making it super moist. I like the red sauce. Lots more flavor. This place offers valet parking. Restaurant itself doesn't take reservations for groups less than 5. On Fridays I have heard they have dancing late in the evening but I haven't seen for myself. The dinning room is very large with a side window view. Fits 60 people or so. Bar very long long and can easily for about 10 people. Later in the evening Thursday- Saturday go early or be ready to wait. Good for birthdays or family events. read more

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Barosa is truly a hidden gem with affordable Italian pastas and pizza in the Forest Hills area. There are two locations, the main dining hall area with full service bar, plenty of seating, and a narrow corridor filled with tables and sliding glass panels that open to the outdoors. Adjacent to the main dining hall is where the pizzeria is, small and narrow, with 5-6 tables, and a small bar area seating 6-7 persons. Although not all pastas are included at the pizzeria establishment for those that are, prices are slightly cheaper by about $1.00. As is traditional at most, if not all Italian restaurants is a complimentary bread basket. This is not your ordinary bread. They are more like fresh out of the oven garlic knots. Warm to the touch and to melt the butter. Yum If you come here, you have to try their signature dishes, denoted with their logo beside select dishes. Their Rigatoni Barosa ($14.95) which is rigatoni with broccoli rabe, sausage & hot cherry peppers is a tasty dish for those looking to get their palates jumping. The butteriness of the pasta complimented with the bitterness of the broccoli rabe, and saltiness of the sausage makes for an already stellar dish. But add the hot cherry peppers, which are very sour, gets my tastebuds jumping every time. The dish errs to the ever so slightly side of greasy from the oil, but its a minor nuisance for one very enjoyable dish. The Penne alla vodka (11.95), made in light pink vodka cream sauce, is another delicious dish. Heavy cream is obviously used, and as is expected, but it didn't feel heavy at all. The sauce was thick and creamy and clung onto the penne nicely and full-flavored. It's one of the best that I've had in a while. In the restaurant location, this same dish goes for $13.95, with the addition of prosciutto, but I really didn't feel the need to add a salty component to it. With their recent complete renovations last week, I will definitely have to bring some friends along for some yummy Italian. This is one place not to miss. read more

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If I were to come here again I would go with one of the pizzas that everyone raves about; my veal piccata was served lukewarm and was overcooked/tough and very disappointing. The shrimp parm was lame...shrimp had a not-so-fresh fishy taste to it. Our waiter was nice enough, when we were lucky enough to see him. Yeah he was scarce, didn't check on us after getting our food and took forevvvver to get our check. I would recommend grandma's meatballs though. The two juicy flavorful meatballs were bathed in divine sauce and the fresh ricotta that came with it was incredibly smooth and light. Tiramisu for dessert was not bad either. read more

Barosa - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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The best Neighborhood Italian place great service excellent food one of my go to spot for a nice romantic dinner

I always order the calamari w arriabata sauce and a pie of regular pizza. I don't know how anyone can get that wrong. But the guy who answers the phone always rubs people the wrong way w his rudeness. If it wasn't for the calamari and pizza tasting so good., I'd give this place 3 stars. a tip for thought, train your phone answerer guy! He sounds so rude and off putting! !! read more

We had a wonderful post funeral meal at Barosa's. Mindful of the occasion, the staff was incredibly kind and accommodating even though our anticipated party of 8-10 somehow turned into 18! They provided for my vegetarian guest and assisted a mobility impaired guest as necessary. The food was varied, plentiful and delicious. The ambiance is classy but relaxed and we were allowed to linger as long as we wanted. I can't say enough good things. Look forward to returning. read more

Amazing! Classy Italian place that was open on a Monday night with a good number of patrons. My husband and I were looking for a place to celebrate our 1 yr anniversary and we choose Barosa since it's in the neighborhood and open on a Monday night. There was no wait and the waiters were super friendly and accomdating. I can't believe that I have never been here before as well as my husband who grew up mostly in Middle Village. Oh and I actually found out about this place a few years back when Khloe Kardashian tweeted that she was eating at Barosa-Middle Village since her husband attended Christ the King for a few years as his HS and was intruigued because she was in my neck of the woods. For the apps we ordered a chopped salad and seafood avocado. Both were delicious. Chopped salad was perfect-not too much dressing, a littly salty kick with the olives and salami. The seafood avocado was so tasty and it was served with some argula which was a bit bitter but if I mixed both apps, it tasted really nice. Bread and butter were complimentary which included garlic knots and sesame bread. For our entrees we were feeling the pasta. The husband ordered penne a la vodka with chicken and I ordered the carbonara. The penne a la vodka was really good and would definitaely satsify a penne craving. The chicken was plentiful. The carbonara was rich and creamy with chunks of onions and flavor from the bacon. I typically do not eat dairy and my husband was actually shocked that I ordered the carbonara but I was going to really enjoy it on our anniversary. Portions were generous and we had more that enough for lunch the next day. We ordered dessert and to our delight, our waiter said we didn't have to worry about paying for it! Alright! Prices are a bit more on the expensive side so if you want someting more casual, head on next door to their Barosa to go! Highly recommended and a great place to dine in the neighborhood! read more

We stopped there around 12:30 11-12-14 after my Civil wedding with a party of 6!! The Ambiance was Great, soft soul music played over the speakers, and it wasn't that busy!! The waiter, who's name I forgot (but he was the only one on the floor) was AWESOME!!! He was Pleasant and very attentive to all our needs!! We ordered fried calamari, Grandma's meatballs, and the tomato and Mozzarella appetizers!! All very very Good!! We the proceeded to order the veal parmigiana, Chicken "Barosa", Chicken parmagia, two orders of the Filet mignon and I must say, ALL WAS VERY VERY GOOD, Delicious!! Both the Waiter and busboy were very attentive and were there with refills without asking!! I actually researched BAROSA on YELP and it did not disappoint!!!! I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!!!!! read more

Barosa - Sharing a slice of Red Velvet cake with my new Wife!!! - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Some of the worst Italian food Ive had especially for the prices. Broccoli rabe and sausage was drenched in sauce and ended up water logged. Same with the linguine clam sauce white. read more

Barosa - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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So just to start off with, this review is a few months old and I was thumbing through my photo gallery and completely forgot about it. So why the three stars? I had known about this place a few years ago while living in Woodhaven Queens but never stopped in for some unknown reason. On my recent adventures with my girlfriend I wanted to wander around and see what else is out there and after a few clicks looking for Italian Barosa popped up. After a short Lyft ride we arrived on a Saturday night knowing full well that we were in for some crowd control. After briefly speaking to the hostess she told us the wait would be 15 minutes....why do they always say 15 minutes? Anyway off to the bar to order drinks and wait for an open table. The bar was long and welcoming but you can definitely tell the "regulars" were out. That look they give you when you walk into an old school Italian joint with an Asian girl on your arm.... After a brief look at the drink menu I settled on an Old Fashion and my girl a House Cabernet. Yes I know an Old Fashion is for hipsters but damn are they tasty......right up until I took a sip. Wow the alcohol was incredibly over bearing and the drink lacked any and all sweetness. I asked my girl to try it and she had the look of regret on her face. The bartenders we're certainly busy elsewhere with the regulars that we had to almost get up from our seat to get their attention. After one bad drink my girl suggested a Manhattan.....nope same deal all alcohol and no sweetness. While trying to get this second drink down I looked at my watch and noticed a half hour had gone by. The Hostess seemed bothered I had come over to remind her we were still waiting for a table when I can clearly see across the room empty ones. Thankfully the worst of this experience was over because the food was outstanding. I ordered the short rib ravioli special and my girl the pasta with seafood. Please excuse the blurry pics, the drinks the bartenders gave us had waaaayyy too much alcohol in them. If I wanted to get that drunk I would have stayed home with a bottle of bourbon and a bag of Doritos. Thank Christ for car service. Also when I asked to have the drinks brought over to the table, they stopped me and made me pay my bar tab before going to dinner, incredibly unprofessional. If this was a review of the food alone I would stand firm on 4.5 stars if Yelp allowed but the bar service along with the hostess really knocked this down to 3. All told three drinks $44 Bar Tab and $81 for the food, both with tips. So $123, not a lot but certainly not cheap. If you enjoy wine or beer stick with that and get a table to really enjoy this place. read more

Barosa - Short Rib Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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Nice place! London Lennies opened at 2 but we were in the area way begged that. Thanks Google! Barosa is so nice. Private birthday party was taking place but they had an area to accommodate stragglers like ourselves. Will definitely return. read more

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I ordered two appetizers and an entree. The appetizers were ok but the entree which was chicken parm and spaghetti was tasteless, on top of that, the chicken cutlets was super small, and the Pasta was dry. For the amount of money this cost, in excess of 50 dollars, I would expect the quality of the food to be much better .I can get better tasting food from the local Pizza joint. read more

I was visiting from Los Angeles and wanted to try good Italian pizza it was a right decision. The pizza was great, but the chicken parmagine wasn't. The clams were delicious too. read more

Barosa - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

I came here on a Sunday night with a large party. We were seated by the window. The food here is obviously Italian so if you're not craving pasta, seafood, pizza, meat dishes, etc... then you should probably look elsewhere. Also the lighting here is incredibly dim. I guess it's that romantic atmosphere going on. I shared two dishes with two other people. We tried: Eggplant parmesan: this dish was incredibly salty. The eggplant had the salty batter on it and there was a gracious helping of cheese on top. I was not a fan of how salty this dish was. Chicken primavera: grilled chicken is something I generally avoid at restaurants because they are usually tasteless. I also thought this dish here was tasteless despite the heaping amount of vegetables on top of the dish. The chicken was a tad bit dry and tasteless. Veal marsala: okay this dish was rather tasty, and I liked that the entree (like the other entrees) had the vegetables and potatoes. The green beans were a nice touch, and I never thought to put green beans and marsala sauce together. The bread on the table was a bit cold and hard, but the second batch of bread was much better and paired well with butter. Request fresh bread if it's already cold on the table. Gratuity was already included in the bill since our party was so large, but they printed the receipts in a funky way. When they give you the initial bill it already has the gratuity + total printed on it. However after you give them the credit card, they come back with the signature receipt, and there the total pre-gratuity is printed on, and then THEY handfilled in the tax line themselves with the pre-calculated gratuity. So it's a bit confusing since in other places I see that they print the gratuity and then there is an additional line for additional tax. read more

This I a very nice restaurant. Ambiance is chill family oriented. Food was delicious can't wait to return. Pork chop had me raving about it for days. Chicken parm also a good choice. Service was excellent. Will be returning several times. read more

I just ate there and I need a yelp specifically to talk about how terrible the food and service was. The only thing that was good there was the garlic bread that they give you in the beginning and the small potatoes that they give you with your main dish. I found an onion in my cappuccino and I was absolutely repulsed. The foam was perfect so it wasn't dropped in it. It was definitely that they don't wash the dishes properly and it was already in there. The table was shaky and the Busboys had to be reminded on many occasions to give us water and they failed to clean up after us. What is the biggest issue I had was I had to tell the guy two or three times to get me a Shirley Temple. All in all I would be cautious and I had high expectations on this restaurant unfortunately I am disgusted and I hope I don't wake up with food poisoning. I had seafood avocado 9 out of 10 I had the tilapia 5 out of 10 I had cappuccino 2 out 10 I really hope someone reads this and appreciates it..I took the time to write this because I've been to many restaurants and this was the first really awful one I had to write about. read more

Barosa - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

On Easter Sunday we decided to take our chance and make reservations for Barosa . we were seated even before our reservations which is a plus it was pretty crowded for Easter Sunday as i assumed it would be. The staff were very nice and gave us there Easter menu which included everything from steaks,fish,lamb,pork and everything seemed yummy. they started us off with a garlic bread basket which was so awesome being so soft and hot we got another basket lol .We order shrimp cocktail and eggplant rollatini which hubby said was very good . our entree was chicken francese with roasted garlic potatoes and steamed broccoli in francese sauce everything was delightful . It was very romantic with candle light and the whole restaurant lighting was dimmed and while listening to Frank Sinatra it was a pleasurable Easter dinner . Then to top it off we had a chocolate mousse layer cake which was so tasty not to sweet and just right . we were glad we picked Barosa for dinner and we will definitely will be coming back soon cant wait read more

AWESOME FOOD!!! whenever I am in the city and visiting my cousin in Queens...I always go here! Their food is incredible and their service is just as amazing! Definitely a place to check out! read more

Barosa - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Amazing Italian food! 5 stars all the way!!! I came here with a group of coworkers for a coworkers retirement party. Live music great food amazing ambiance. Can't say anything wrong here. Food was absolutely delicious!! Can't wait to go again! read more

Ordered a Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo and the order had four small shrimps and Alfredo sauce was nothing but heavy cream with no flavor!!

I came here last night with my boyfriend for dinner and it was pleasant. Service was great, quick and respectful. Environment, good looking restaurant, ambience is romantic and intimate. For dinner, I had the red snapper entree, it was alright, I really enjoyed the potato portion of the meal most. My boyfriend had the chicken marsala...he ate off the whole plate, not sure if he liked it or not. For dessert, I had an amaretto tartufo and my boyfriend had creme brûlée... the tartufo was good, the creme brûlée needed some work. Environment + service = 4 stars, being that the food was average, I have to drop a star. There's potential though. read more

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Really wanted to like this place, given the rave reviews and the underrated location, but ultimately I was disappointed. Let's start with the food: I ordered the squid ink pasta. It was pretty... Pretty... Pretty bland. So bland that I took the rest home and added a bunch of salt, basil and olive oil to make it more palatable. Price: Seems as though they position themselves as an upscale establishment within the neighborhood, and prices reflect that ($20-30/entree). Unfortunately the food does not. Ambience: Tables were comfortably spaced out and it wasn't too noisy on a week night. They even had a screen-like divider between the bar area and the dining tables, which I think helped keep the sound level down. I was there for a family birthday dinner, so this was a big plus! Also does anyone else think it's strange that Ben Carson was here?! read more

Their Italian food is so authentic, and the owners of this restaurant are friendly and amiable. Locals are remembered and doted upon; the staff is attentive and the food is served quickly. If you like garlic knots, these are served along with standard bread rolls before your dinner meal. The place basically gets 4 stars because it is on the expensive side, and I especially dislike how whole wheat pasta costs a whole dollar more than plain pasta. read more

Barosa - Chicken Parm - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

I love this restaurant. The service and the food is always above par. Tonight we were a party of four. Their valet parking is key in this neighborhood. The service is so friendly. Here is what we ordered tonight, I highly recommend all this dishes. Appetizers- tonight's specials boratta with cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olive oil and balsamic. Grilled portobello mushrooms with goat cheese. Daily appetizer, Caesar salad. Dinner specials - Ahi tuna with tri color salad, sushi grade cooked rare. Beef tenderloin with fettuccine and asparagus. Daily dinners- shrimp scampi in a red sauce and spaghetti with meatballs. For dessert we shared the Tartuffe. Barosa treats everyone like family and truly appreciates each customer. That's why I dine here often. You will not be disappointed. read more

While I recognize that many restaurants are working under limited capacity, there were some blaring issues. Burnt garlic knots, mushy meatballs and Penne vodka with no taste. The best was that they forgot to pack my chicken parm. While they did offer to deliver it, I wasn't keen on waiting another hour to eat. Honestly, don't think I was missing out on anything. Too many restaurants to choose from to give them another try. read more

Best restaurant in middle village area. Wait staff are high efficiency, friendly & accommodating. Food is fresh & tasty. Specialties always a favorite. Hot peppers w/ sausage. Good choice. Drinks are delicious& generous serving. My fav is desert. Quality Italian fare. Enjoy! read more

Barosa - Ricotta cheesecake - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Incredible selection of Italian specialties available and serviced on time. I enjoyed being there with 7 relatives. The service was excellent and brought to the table hot and delicious ! Thank You for the wonderful hospitality read more

One of my favorite Italian restaurants. Everything I've tried so far has been amazing. The have a really good burrata. I also have to get the black linguine which is always done perfectly. Wait staff is great and very attentive. If I had a complain, the lighting is a bit on the dark side in the evenings.... read more