Came here for happy hour after hearing so many great things about Il Nonno, and it didn't…read moredisappoint. You get so much bang for your buck at this place. We started off with the truffle fries and bruschetta. Bruschetta was fresh and delicious, fries were hot, crispy and well seasoned. For drinks, we had the sangria which was huge and strong - a steal at $8 in my opinion. We each had their rigatoni vodka for $12 - portions were very generous given the price. The sauce was flavorful, pasta was cooked perfectly. The ambiance of this place is very romantic, great for a date night. Service was also fast and friendly. I was surprised that it wasn't more packed during happy hour given how good of a deal this all is. If you're able to make it to Il Nonno before 6 pm on a weekday, you have to give happy hour a try.

This place is the definition of a hidden gem. We came on a Wednesday and it was slow but the…read moreservice and food were excellent. Our server, I believe her name was Raina was excellent and gracious. I had a shrimp and pasta dish with a limoncello cream sauce. Then I had branzino filets in a piccata sauce. Both dishes were excellent. Fish very fresh. My son had the bucatini with pancetta and cream sauce. My daughter in law had the penne with salmon in a spicy tomato sauce. All good. The restaurant is small but the food and service were big. The restaurant has nice ambience good for a date night.

My partner and I went here the first time last year and had and such an amazing experience that we…read morebooked this spot for our 15th anniversary recently. It feels very cozy, intimate, and romantic. The food tastes home cooked (yum), pasta is very fresh. The first time our server offered we can get a half order of 2 pasta dishes so we can try both out. The squid ink pasta is the best so this time we got a full serving. My favorite is the octopus! Service is always spot on, both times. We'll be coming back for our special occasions. One more plus, street parking is easy to find nearby.

What a neighborhood gem!! Daniella was a sweetheart, super nice and friendly. The place is cozy…read moreand lively. The food tastes like a nonna made it. The zucchini blossoms made me happy. The rigatoni was flavor on flavor. The tiramisu...best i have ever had. Will definately be back!!

The food was excellent! The ambiance was perfect. The service was lacking. The staff was a bit too…read moreoccupied chatting with each other. I was a server many moons ago and that's a no-no, especially in front of the customers.

I'm left wondering why aren't more people talking about Park Side?? This is better than the…read morerestaurants in Little Italy, food and environment. The artwork, server-style, etc. was beautiful. My plate was 10/10. I ordered the fettuccine carbonara! Ugh to try it again... lol

I keep going back, and I keep trying new things, and it all keeps tasting great. The use of…read morepeppers, onions, spices & flavor is great. The portions are huge and at least two servings from the same meal. That pork chop was something else, it looks pretty too. Good: -BONE IN PORK CHOP -Sautéed Broccoli -Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Bad: -None

I saw their bread bowls on IG and knew I had to try one! Ordered one of the specials, added shrimp…read moreand asked to have it in a bread bowl. Yes! Yes! And more YES!!! Everything, and I mean, everything was superb!!! Friendly accommodating staff, impeccable food, expertly crafted cocktails and decadent desserts makes this place a winner!!

I had such a wonderful experience at Vite Vinosteria! From the moment we walked in, the staff made…read moreus feel so welcome with their warm and attentive service. The atmosphere is cozy, elegant, and perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. The food was absolutely outstanding--everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the ingredients were high quality, and every dish felt authentically Italian. The wine selection was also excellent and paired perfectly with our meal. To top it all off, dessert was incredible and the perfect ending to a fantastic dinner. It's easy to see why this place is a neighborhood favorite. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. Highly recommend Vite Vinosteria if you're looking for amazing Italian food and exceptional service in Astoria!

We stopped by for dinner & drinks, they start u off with some great bread & olive oil, very good…read more Drinks Pinot grecio & Moscato both good went well with our meal. Appetizer we had the Burrata, wow it was delicious, melts in your mouth so good with the tomatoes & pesto great to also dip the bread into. Main dishes I had the Gnocchi Gorgonzola e Tartufo, yumm this was so good fresh tasting gnocchi , excellent flavor to this dish, Hubby had the Agnolotti di zucca very good as well. We manage to have room left for desert we had the Pistachio & Strawberry gelatos both very good. Restaurant is a good size, nicely decorated dimly lit inside good for intimate date nights, service was good. Price wise on the high side but doable, everything we had was very good, worth the try we enjoyed our meal.

6/1/26 Stopped by for a quick bite and to check out the rooftop space. New photos. Had a great…read moreMother's Day dinner at Valdari on 5/10/2026! Manager Beatrice is truly a gem -- very attentive, super sweet, and made my family feel so welcome. The atmosphere was warm, family-oriented, and comfortable. The prix fixe menu was excellent from beginning to end. For appetizers, my mom had the burrata with heirloom tomatoes, and my sister and I had Nonna's meatballs, which were delicious. My sister had the rigatoni, my mom had the salmon, and I had the short rib of beef, which melted in my mouth like butter -- that's how tender the meat was. For dessert, I had the cannoli's while my mom and sister enjoyed the chocolate lava cake. Everything was flavorful and beautifully prepared. The bathrooms were also nice and clean, which is always a plus. My family and I will definitely be coming back again -- even if it's just to stop in for a lychee martini and the grilled octopus, one of my favorite meals. Highly recommend for a family dinner, date night, or casual night out

It was a very quiet late lunch on a Wednesday, with only one other table occupied. The restaurant…read moreis nicely decorated, featuring an open kitchen and a wood-fired oven, which gives the space a warm and inviting feel. Our server was very pleasant and happened to be the only one working at the time, though with so few guests, it seemed to be all that was needed. We ordered the three-course lunch special. One set included the meatballs to start, followed by the chicken Parmesan and bomboloni for dessert. The other included a Caesar salad, tagliatelle Bolognese, and tiramisu. There was a bit of a longer-than-expected gap between the appetizer and the entrée, especially considering we were essentially the only table being served, as the other guests had already finished their meal. That was a little frustrating. Aside from that, most of the food was solid. The only real disappointment was the chicken Parmesan, which was quite overcooked. It was unfortunate given that the kitchen was only cooking for the two of us. That said, the mashed potatoes, an unusual pairing with chicken Parmesan were excellent: perfectly creamy and incredibly smooth. The tiramisu was also quite good, but the real standout was the bomboloni. I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed them, since fried doughnuts wouldn't normally be my first choice for dessert. I would definitely return.

Service and food were both good.Menu was extensive with some good choices. Atmosphere was very…read morepleasant.

After recommendations from family and friends, I brought my girlfriend to Luigi's for a classic…read moreItalian dinner. Safe to say, our experience was way above what we expected. Our waiter Misbah gave us a warm welcome and made our evening special. Misbah's service was great - he was very knowledgeable of the menu, courteous, professional, and kind. I will definitely be coming back as a regular and requesting him as our waiter!

This is probably my third time here since moving to the area…read more I love how rustic this place feels. Service is always on point. The owner or manager always check on the tables. Food wise, how can you go wrong with great ingredients and good classic cooking? I was eating kosher for passover this time. I had the Branzino al forno. A whole grilled fish with potatoes and salad. It was incredible. Perfectly charred, meaty and delicious. The fish was so flavorful. The salad with the lemon on it was the perfect accompaniment. Will definitely get this again. I have also tried pasta here in the past. So good, you can tell its homemade. Salads are large and always good. Everyone should try this place.

Delicious meal with good service. We had a group of five with a child. We started with an arugula…read moreand beans salad (Pecorino e Fagioli) as well as baked clams. Both were well prepared. For entrees we had some specials- pappardelle al guanciale and asparagus, fettuccine with shrimp and pesto, seafood stew (cacciucco for one), gnocchi with spicy sausage (Boscaiola), and a risotto ai fruitti di mare. I ate the pappardelle and tasted the others. Next time I'm getting the gnocchi which was nice and light - the way I like my gnocchi. We ended with tartufo. It was on the small side compared to other restaurants. It was our first time trying Tuscan Hills. We will be back.

I've come to this restaurant many times, if it's for a date or a family dinner for 10, Armando's…read morealways shows exceptional service and delicious food! I've eaten so much from this place but have no pictures because I just dig in! I recommend the charcuterie board as an appetizer. It's always unique/different every time I have ordered it. The chocolate mousse cake was cute with a little chocolate mouse on top. It was also rich with flavor. Overall 5/5!

Ate here today after work as a paraprofessional at P.S. 12 Q for dinner feeling hungry and quite…read moreexhausted. I had brought and ate the seafood risotto with lobster tail and then tiramisu for dessert that it had tasted great and delicious. The service there was also attentive and super fast that I thanked my server Miguel for serving up my meals today and was given a 10% discount for today while dining in. I couldn't agree more about it. The ambiance was definitely really quiet and has relaxing Italian instrumental music playing so calmly. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :)

Always a hit. Pasta tastes very fresh, and the sauce is delicious…read more Came by Thursday ~6 PM before a concert at Barclays Center, and there was a bit of a line but it moved quickly. There was a longer wait to actually get our food. Limited indoor seating; we were able to grab a table outside immediately but had to wait a bit before grabbing four of the bar seats.

Great above casual spot for a quick bite! We tried the mafaldine scampi and the spicy rigatoni alla…read morevodka. The scampi was delicious and not heavy at all. Paired with their $6 wine offering, it made for a perfect light(ish) dinner. In the words of my man, "the rigatoni was fire." Wasn't too spicy. The texture of both pastas was great--really allowed the sauce to coat the noodles. This spot is better for pairs, maybe a group of 4 at most. Definitely pretty narrow, but cool seeing them cook in the open kitchen.