We came here last minute on Friday for lunch and it didn't disappoint. It was close to my mom's…read moreplace. It's such a pretty, rustic restaurant. We were greeted by the bartender/hostess, sat down and we ordered the Hugo Spritz and my brother had the Fig Old Fashioned; then we placed our lunch order and my mom had the Tiella (video and picture) me and my brother shared the margherita pizza and the polpette and of course we ended our meals we shared the tiramisu.

Always one of my favorite meals in Queens…read more I scrolled through some 1 star reviews and idk wtf these people are saying about the service. It's great and friendly and attentive and always has been. Every time we've been here. Pizza is burnt? wtf r u nuts? It's the 900 degree oven. It makes the crust perfect !!!!! The Tiella was delicious as was the Stuzzichini. My fav!!! Primitivo wine. Mezcal old fashioned. And affogato for dessert. Perfect meal and great Sunday afternoon.

Unreal food! You get top notch restaurant quality and everything is perfectly seasoned. Best baked…read moreziti I've had in my life. Much better than expensive restaurants I've been to. The fries are the nice crunchy type. The service is impeccable. Sweetest people ever. You can tell they care about the food, place and customers Cute corner spot and calm music; plenty of seating

EDIT: MY KID TOOK A PIC!!! Was headed home late tonight and…read morefelt a little hungry so stopped here quickly, at 11pm the plain slice hit the spot. Thin, crispy crust, great cheese-to-sauce ratio. Usually not a big fan of that end crust piece but I ate the whole thing. Will definitely stop by again during the daytime and try some toppings. [Forgive me but the hunger won over the camera so I'll definitely take pics next time.]

Pleasantly surprised this time around!…read more The Italian meatloaf was absolutely delicious, the meatloaf itself was flavorful and not dry. Don't sleep on their fingerling potato salad - it was unbelievably tasty! The price points are a bit steep though. I'd categorize this is a splurge meal.

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.

So I never visited traze before since it opened when I was visited the location it was called lic…read morecorne cafe but I'm glad I finally had the chance to visit traze and the location was honestly amazing. The pizza is not expensive especially the lunch special was pretty good price two slices and slices and a can of soda to was such a great experience the server was so nice and friendly. The interior is definitely beautiful and honestly I was definitely surprised to try a elote pizza I never had that type of pizza before and it was so so good I was so surprised. I definitely am interested in the other flavores as well of the pizzas they have I'm definitely going to come back here and definitely try the other slices the prices were also so good most of the slices go for 5 dollars a slice or just get the lunch special if your around the time for the lunch special. I highly recommend going to traze if your in a mood for pizza and traze is also right next to the 7 train station in Long Island city so if you want some food before then I'll highly recommend it. This is definitely one of the best locations in long island city for pizza so please go and check it out especially during the lunch special.

We live close by but have never been to Traze, so we gave it a try. The shop is small but cozy,…read morewith some seats and tables in the back. The employee was very nice and patient as we decided what we wanted to order. He even helped us find the pizza we were looking for! This isn't your typical NY slice type of pizza joint. They make gourmet tasting square pies with interesting ingredients. I got a falafel slice and the onions and hot honey were a really nice touch. The falafel could be more pronounced, but I'd def get it again. My husband got the vodka pie and it came studded with peas and lots of creamy sauce! All in all, we were both pretty happy and I saw a lot of good looking slices that I can't wait to try! One pizza (4 slices) and my falafel slice came to about $27.

This pizza joint is so yummy. I love how they include "gourmet" or fancier pizza flavors like fig…read moreand spicy vodka. Quality you can taste. The service is efficient and there's some seating if you wanna eat really quick, but don't expect to fully dine in here for long as it's a bit quick and go here Only pizza I didn't like is the middle one in my pic, forgot the name but it has prosciutto. Consistency was watery.. which is a bit weird on pizza. Also wish the margarita pizza had the basils you normally find on margarita pizzas Small things but definitely worth checking out

Stopped by a weekday early evening. Was busy. Note if you pay in cash, you can't use the kiosk…read more They push everyone to use the kiosk. Standing eating areas inside. Tables and seats outside. Got a plain slice. Was $4.08 with tax even in cash. My slice was poorly cut and even had a black burn bubble nr the crust. Good undercarriage. No flop. Tasty sweet sauce. OK Amt of cheese. Topped off with fresh parm at the end. I didn't see a bathroom.

Imagine the fluffiest, crispy focaccia that's light and airy--topped with homemade mozzarella on a…read morebright tomato sauce. That's the experience of eating a hearty grandma slice at Freddy's. It's a perfect addition to the neighborhood that should make everyone scared for their waistlines. I highly recommend trying both the classic slices and grandmas. The dough is a standout for its perfectly crispy but soft texture. The flavor pallet is well-balanced with savory and a tinge of sweetness. Be sure to try anything with their fresh mozzarella cheese that they make in-house. The atmosphere resembles an old-school diner and is warm and inviting. I also appreciate that they have great sandwich and salad options to complement the pizza selection. With the friendliest staff, constant foot traffic and churn out of pies, this place is definitely here to stay!

Thought this NY style pizza was pretty good. I ordered two slices, one of which was stone cold, so…read moreI was offered another similar slice which was reheated. Overall, a moderate experience, but I am not sure if I will be back.

Consistency is everything in business, and these guys do it well. That's how you win repeat…read morecustomers. 5 stars.

While the pizza scene has improved substantially in Astoria, Taste of Italy represents the average,…read moreno frills pizza establishments across the borough. Their brand of pizza is less for the masses and more about serving the neighborhood. (#1) What may shock most is the fact they've been around for nearly two decades. The old school charm certainly isn't by design, it's a testament to their schtick of keeping it about the food and nothing more. This is far from a destination and more about the casual slice on the go, or delivery for the occasional pie. This is pizza that gets the job done. It's not going to wow most pie enthusiasts, but they're consistent with the crust, seasoning, and typical toppings. Their white pie has been a solid choice for me, followed by pepperoni and sausage. I haven't been all that sold on stromboli, pastas, or their sandwiches sadly. Most folks know them for their never ending deals. Whether it's a weekend deal, a holiday deal, a seasonal deal, a random deal, they've done well to keep things appealing and affordable. The portions are rarely lacking, so this is a way to have an edge. Customer service has always been friendly. Most everyone beyond the counter speaks Spanish and I hope they get another couple of decades to refine their product and keep the community's pizza interests top of mind. __________ (#1) Which is every bit as important for the NYC pizza ecosystem.

Currently the best pizza in LIC. Once upon a time we had L'Inizio, then it closed. We finally have…read morea place with great slices and pies in LIC.

A great addition to the Hunters Point area! Anytime I pass it, there's always a line. I'm sure they…read moreget heavy foot traffic most times since it's by way for the train to the park. I tried their chicken & bacon slice which was decent, although I wish they used more sauce. I only tasted the white sauce when I got closer to the crust. I was really impressed with the crust, which was fluffy and really showcased the sourdough texture. Slices are on the pricier side about $5-$6. They also have a refrigerated section with salad, precooked meals, and dessert. There's only about 2-3 tables. They also have a tv which was playing baseball at the time. In all, definitely grab your slice to go and enjoy it by the water!