Great authentic food, wonderful genuine service, and a relaxed ambiance is the perfect way to describe Il Sapore Pizzeria. The most authentic pizzeria I've been to outside of Italy, the host made us feel right at home. I ordered the Shrimp Parmigiana, which you cannot find in Los Angeles. I also ordered the Eggplant Parmigiana, and a slice of regular cheese pizza. The Shrimp Parmigiana was cooked to perfection. The generous amount of cheese and sauce compliments the giant tiger prawns over spaghetti. Simple dish with so many layers of different flavors. The eggplant parmigiana was also extra delicious. And the slice of pizza was authentic and flavorful. The crust was made perfectly. One of my new favorites every time I come to the big city. read more

Il Sapore Restaurant & Pizzeria - Shrimp Parmigiana is the absolute best I've ever had! - Italian Near Me - Douglaston, New York

First time trying this place out as it's in my neighborhood. Ordered for pick up and an hour later, it's still not ready. Guy looks at my phone like it's the first time he's seeing my order. Ugh! There's a reason why my go to Italian place is Toskana! read more

I have been craving pizza recently and happened upon II Sapore Pizzeria on Douglaston Pkwy. Ordered the Chicken Marsala slice. Unlike most specialty slices the crust was not doughy but super crisp which I enjoyed. The chicken and mushrooms were so delicious. I'm so glad that I ate it there. Will go back for other items in the future. read more

Still a neighborhood gem. It's our go to place for everything pizza and pasta plus Spanish dinner specialties. The classic Sicilian slice is my favorite. And the kids love their calzone. Penne a la Vodka is also a favorite. This visit, picked up some buffalo chicken pizza, white slice, and Hawaiian. Yummy!! read more

Il Sapore Restaurant & Pizzeria - New dessert options besides ice cream and ideas ices - Italian Near Me - Douglaston, New York

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1st time ordering for pickup. Websites prices are not the same as the actual menu, even so the prices are decent compared to others in the area. They also have way more options and meal deals inside. Ordered the fried zucchini sticks, chicken francese on garlic bread, chicken sorrentino and a bomba dessert. Every single thing we had was DELICIOUS and PERFECTLY cooked. Zucchini sticks were soft inside but crispy outside and nicely cut. Chicken francese is perfect thin chicken and I requested on garlic bread, they give you an extra little sauce on the side which is a great touch. Chicken sorrentino was flavorful and perfect portions. Only qualm I had was I had to explain that it's illegal in ALL 50 states to charge a debit card credit card surcharges. Debit is considered cash, it should be treated as such. I understand it can be a matter of the merchant service for the cards but it's also up to the business to make a conscious decision in regard to consumer affairs. Spoke with the manager/owner? and he was very nice and gave me the difference back after I explained. I will definitely return for either dine-in (dining area is cute and bright with TV's around) delivery or pickup. read more

Il Sapore Restaurant & Pizzeria - Some pizza on display when picking up my order. - Italian Near Me - Douglaston, New York

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The hawaiian pizza is to die for folks! Thin crust but soft enough to enjoy the ham and pineapple combo baked to perfection! Love it! The peope who work there are also nice and attentive! Too bad I have to cross the bridge to get there each time but definitely worth the drive! read more

Best pizza I had in ages. From the crust to the sauce to the toppings.... Every element was freshly made with love thus the taste is superb! What even more unusual is the level of service which is superb as well. You won't find this combination anywhere else in the five boroughs. I found a little treasure in the heart of Douglaston. read more

Great neighborhood pizza place. Their salads, pizzas and pastas are so fresh and scrumptious! The staff are very kind and friendly. I mostly get take/out but you can dine in too. Very informal atmosphere. read more

Delicious! Was visiting a friend in Queens and this place hit the spot! Pizza was excellent and the restaurant smelled so good! Wish the garlic knots were crispier but was a 5/5 experience. read more

Il Sapore Restaurant & Pizzeria - Italian Near Me - Douglaston, New York

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Kind of a hidden but not so hidden gem! Please make time to come in here and sit down to order food. it's incredible. the red sauce is great and the bread is excellent. Ive been here a few times and always order something new because it's almost irresistible. The pizza is good - i loved the mix vegetable artichoke slice. Wheels are also good! OVERALL great!!!! Super nice staff read more

Il Sapore Restaurant & Pizzeria - penne marinara with grilled chicken. Excellent - Italian Near Me - Douglaston, New York

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They make Great Hero's of all kinds. I usually go with the Shrimp Parm in Ala Vodka sauce. I also like their Spanish food, the Beef Stew.

This was rlly not a good order at all. I ordered the chicken roll, garlic knots, and a large pie of cheese pizza. Tbh all three were underwhelming and certainly not something I would order again. Garlic knots had way too much garlic to begin with. The chicken roll wasn't well balanced between chicken and cheese. The pizza was a bit salty and definitely too much dough. To top things off it took 1.5 hours to deliver my order but i live maybe 10 minutes away. It was quoted to take between 30-50 minutes. Overall : would not recommend this place read more

Great local establishment in Douglaston.Fair price for excellent selections that are very tasty.

My go to for great chicken parm. Hope they never disappoint me like other places have

Do yourself a favor and get the beef stew. Huge portion and probably the best in queens. I've been getting it for years. read more

Il Sapore Restaurant & Pizzeria - Spanish beef stew - Italian Near Me - Douglaston, New York

So surprised I've never been here or heard of this place before! I definitely will be coming back here when I want Italian food since I live so close by. We got penne Alla vodka with meatballs and Rigatoni Alla Sapore. The take out portions were very big and definitely enough even if you are starving. Order came with bread and cheese on the side. When I was there to pick up the order the garlic knots looked really different than others I've seen and the customers there really loved it. Take out takes quite some time because this place is VERY busy!! I ordered online via EAT24 and the estimated wait time was 10-35 minutes. Which is a huge range and I wish they gave me a more accurate estimate?? Anyways, I waited 30 minutes before leaving and got there 40 minutes after I made my order and still had to wait 10 minutes in the restaurant to get my food. Their staff is extremely busy taking calls, getting food for customers and organizing orders for takeout and delivery. There is some seating but not a whole lot. Most are two seat tables so it would probably be better to bring your food home to enjoy. The tables were set very nicely but given that the staff is so busy, you probably won't get any service. read more

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il Sapore Pizzeria OVERALL: 6.4/10 One bite everyone knows the rule. @barstoolpizzareviews FOOD: 6.4/10 The pizza had absolutely NO flop. Very crispy which was good, but no chew/texture. The pizza felt more like a panini than an actual slice. Not enough cheese or sauce. SERVICE: 10/10 The person who took my order was nice. CLEANLINESS: 10/10 Pizzeria style clean. ATMOSPHERE: 10/10 Felt like a pizzeria. WILL I COME AGAIN? Maybe to try their calzones and other food like pasta #pizza #foodphotography #foodie #yelp #italian #nofilter read more

Il Sapore Restaurant & Pizzeria - Garlic Knots Pineapple Ham Pizza - Italian Near Me - Douglaston, New York

We came here on a Monday afternoon around 2:30. We ordered 3 slices, and each slice was a different size. Imagine Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear. The pizza was not great. The restaurant also could use a little cleaning. Floor seemed dirty and the tables need to be wiped down after people leave. Perhaps we came at the wrong time. BTW, parking can be challenging in this area. read more

I came here for lunch. The restaurant was empty and they had plenty of seats available. I walked in wanting to get pizza, but after seeing their reasonably-priced lunch special, I decided to try their Chicken Parmesan over Penne. Both the chicken and the pasta was good on it's own, but I don't think that the vodka sauce went with the chicken parmesan. Next time I might just get a regular chicken parmesan with marinara sauce. Their price is very reasonable, and I liked their food, so I'll definitely be back here. read more

Il Sapore Restaurant & Pizzeria - Chicken Parmesan with Penne a la Vodka - Italian Near Me - Douglaston, New York

The food was really good but the bread that came with it was moldy. First time this actually happens but still it happened. read more

Il Sapore Restaurant & Pizzeria - Mold on bread that came with my food - Italian Near Me - Douglaston, New York

Omg! I can't get enough of the chicken empanadas! I live in California and every time I come to New York( every 6 months), I have to not only eat their empanadas but I take some to go! This is my meal on my flights. The crunchy outside, with the airy bite and than you hit the filling and you it's amazing!! The sauce is also my favorite. There pineapple cheese pizza is great. Their dough is just the perfect thickness. read more

Il Sapore Restaurant & Pizzeria - Chicken Empanadas - Italian Near Me - Douglaston, New York

Great lasagna with surprise. Found a huge plastic wrap in it. Called in and was offered another one. Heard laughs on background and refused their kind offer. Unacceptable negligence and business behavior. Will report to health department. read more

Il Sapore Restaurant & Pizzeria - Italian Near Me - Douglaston, New York

The service is so much better than last time. They are quick on delivery and usually on time for when they say or earlier. The salads are amazing (Douglaston Salad is the best!). Their gnocchi and pastas are delicious. Their pizza slices are great. They have decent prices here. You can order right here on yelp for pickup or delivery! read more

We have been coming to Il Sapore since they opened years and years ago, and before that we were fans of their predecessor, Napoli Pizza. Il Sapore is our favorite pizzeria anywhere, hands down. Their sauce is phenomenal, their pizza is #1, their crust is perfect, their eggplant parmigiana is the gold standard, and their grandma pie is just like grandma would make. They do catering trays for large orders, they have a great selection of drinks, they have pizza by the slice with a great variety of toppings, and they even have a sweet open air outdoor seating area out front for the Covid-conscious who don't want to eat indoors (which is me!). Not a si for complaint about il Sapore. They do everything right. We love you, il Sapore! Thanks for being a part of all our family reunion and holiday meals, large and small, as well as our go-to place for the very best cheese pie! read more

Good food and decent prizes! They have daily lunch special for about $10 which include chicken parm, pasta and salad, or a sandwich. I took away one star because the chicken parm was a bit salty. However, their pizzas and really good and fresh! The service is quick! read more

Il Sapore Restaurant & Pizzeria - Pizza pizza! - Italian Near Me - Douglaston, New York

Always Piping Hot! Delicious! And the Biggest AND BEST, Fluffy Garlic Knots. Yum! My go to order, is chicken parmigiana with side of penne a la vodka. Every dish I've tried has been fresh and delicious. read more

Their spinach pizza and margarita pizza is very good. Unfortunately most of the time I've been there they're out of it. The other day I got two slices of regular pizza. If you like eating cardboard go for it read more

Been living in Douglaston for four years and coming from Brooklyn I couldn't find a decent pizza place around here, until I found Il Sapore. The pizza is fantastic and it's my new go to pizza place. Glad I found it! read more

Everything is absolutely delicious! Pizza is great and the food top notch. It's a gem of a restaurant! Food is Top notch and the people are helpful and Helpful! Try it- You won't be disappointed. read more

Solid place . Tons of food to choose from including Spanish food and delicious salads. Prices are sort of on the higher end hence the missing 5th star. read more

Chicken parm here is the best and they did a custom order - chicken with spinach and modzerella with a Marsala sauce. Was excellent! read more

Il Sapore Restaurant & Pizzeria - Chicken parm is the best here. They also custom made an order of chicken with prosciutto and modzerella with a Marsala sauce. Was excellent! - Italian Near Me - Douglaston, New York

5 stars. Friendly fast service. Delicious pizzas and the best chicken rolls in NYC! I have been eating their food for years, always the best read more

I have been ordering delivery from this place. Food is always hot, fresh and delicious. My kids loves it! read more

Great food convenient good service glad to have this neighborhood resource to turn too reliable

Favorite place for pie. Just recently discovered their Spanish fare and their beef stew (with the beans) is delicious!

The food never disappoints, from the homemade soups and freshly prepared steamed vegetables to their entrees and salads. Their attention to details and quality shows - it's very clear that they care about their offerings. Lucky to have them in our neighborhood, especially now! They are the go-to folks for us. read more

What would we do without Il Sapore?! We live across the street and always rely on Il Sapore when we don't feel like cooking for need a quick bite. Their pizza is delicious, and have eggplant pizza which is one of my favorites. The staff is friendly and helpful. Ordering takeout can take about 25 min, so it is best to call ahead. Some of my favorites are the chicken and eggplant parm, arugula salad (the arugula is always so fresh, unlike some other close by restaurants) and TBS wrap. read more

We ordered take out... did not know this place could be so busy. Despite our order being 45 minutes, at least they were up front about it! Their penne Alla vodka and chicken parm is on point!! Only $18-- the beef patty cheese was so good my husband didn't even offer me a bite, he was extremely hungry though. It just disappeared... read more

So glad they survived the pandemic. Although they're a pizzeria, they make pretty good Spanish food there as well. Pizza is good but the chicken stew is delicious! read more

The lunch specials are the real deal here. I had a plate of penne alla vodka with chicken cutlet, a side salad, and half of a bread roll for $8 (tax included). They have other options for $7 and $8 which I'll check out next time. The penne alla vodka is great but the chicken cutlet slices were only average. But they give you half of a bread roll that's toasted in their pizza oven and comes out piping hot. They also carry my favorite Arizona 99 cent peach iced tea cans, which I have a difficult time finding around my area. For $9, it's a really hearty meal. There's no waiter/waitress service, but the girl at the counter brought out all the food and asked me if I wanted more bread. Great service for a casual place. I'll have to try the pizza as well. Definitely check this place out if you live in Douglaston/Little Neck. read more