Recommendations come from many of the people that we share time with, but when Mom, the old school Italian type, refers to Joe's as "A Must!", well, off I went. Sauce is not something I overlook, in fact I look closely. The Shrimp Fra Diavolo sauce was so flavorful with just the right amount of spice, I would buy that sauce separately if it was available and carry it around with me, adding it to pizza or sandwiches, almost any bread based food item. The salads are bursting with fresh ingredients, a Caesar for under $5.00 is a nice start and with the house wine around the same price per glass of a nice young, not overly juicy table wine, I kept them coming. The chicken cutlet parmigiana was less than I expected, breading was over a nice pounded breast, but it was only one piece, but as it is more of a lunch hero than a dinner item, I will give it a pass. I forked a few portions of the Sausage and Peppers off the plate across from me, honestly it was one of the best I have had. The menu is ull of Italian classics, throwing a dart at the menu may be my next option to choose as what I have enjoyed thus far, instills a firm belief that everything Joe's puts ou from th kitchen is a winner. read more

Joe's Restaurant - Shrimp Fra Diavolo - Italian Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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I've been here twice so far and I think I'll be coming back pretty often. It's a great, quality spot in a mostly residential area. Arrival: The first time I came in was on a busy Friday night. All tables were taken, busboys and waiters were super occupied. I instantly thought, "Wow crowded on a Friday in this neighborhood? Must be a good spot!" But after about 5 solid minutes of not being acknowledged, my mood started to change. Staff walked by us back and forth about 3 times. I wrote it off as them being overwhelmed. Finally, the owner (I think) comes to us and apologizes for the wait. He informs us there's a table opening up soon. Another 5 minutes and our table is ready. Apps/Drinks: They start you with a basket of delicious, flaky but soft, fresh bread and olive oil with sauteed peppers. Perfection! We had the shrimp cocktail (4 per order) and a mixed salad. Both pretty good. I had a glass of their house Cabernet which was smooth. Entrees/Desserts: Over the two visits, we've tried the chicken francese, shrimp francese, shrimp fra diavolo and the chicken cacciatore. The chicken francese & shrimp fra diavolo were my favorites. The shrimp francese was my least favorite. The breading tasted too eggy. The cannoli is housemade and was pretty good. The food style is very old school Italian and you can tell they care about the quality of their dishes. Service: So, at first I wasn't feeling the service. But once we were seated it improved a lot. The waiters were attentive, recommended great dishes and created small talk with us. The food came out pretty quickly and our refills were seamless. I'd recommend checking this place out when in the area. They have an extensive and very inexpensive menu with good portions. read more

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I'm sure there are thousands of Italian restaurants to go to in New York, but I choose this place. I come here solely for one thing only...their peppers!!! They are to die for! I don't know how they make it, but you can taste the freshness and the amazing flavors! You must try this place. read more

Joe's Restaurant - These peppers are to die for! - Italian Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Food was excellent the service was great Baked Clams , Fried Calamari,seafood dish with pasta.

You can never be wrong going to this place. Whether to celebrate a birthday, graduation, or just because you want to eat Italian food. I know my original review was from 3 years ago, but, I have been going to this place to satisfy my Italian food cravings. I never get the chance to check in or write a review, but , we celebrated our kids graduation when they're in grade school, middle school, their confirmation, and because we love having it for lunch or dinner. Lol. If they serve breakfast, I would probably come here as well. Their food is authentic and delectable. Waiters are pleasant and attentive to your needs. Keep up the good job!! read more

Very disappointed by the food and the service. This was my second time there. The first, I dined in. Today I ordered to go. Today my "caesar salad" that I ordered was romaine lettuce and croutons DRENCHED in ITALIAN dressing. My linguine with garlic and oil had only huge pieces of burnt garlic. I am incredibly disappointed especially because last time I was there I was disappointed by the service as well. I will not be going here ever again.i read more

Joe's Restaurant - A So called Caesar salad soaked in italian dressing. - Italian Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

I walked into Joe's at 3 pm on a Sunday and it was pretty full - by 4 it was packed. Based on that information, you might not be surprised that the patrons were the older early bird type crowd and men in their 50s taking their mom out for dinner. This place is not hipstery at all and has a warm, welcoming feel. It's the type of place that had me considering a move to Ridgewood so that I could befriend an old couple who would adopt me. This place is so "Queens" it is unbelievable. The food is great and the prices are on point. Pasta dishes range from about 12 to 16 bucks. I had the calamari fra diavlo, which was amazing. read more

Joe's Restaurant - Calamari Fra Diavlo - Italian Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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I have known the owners and his kids for the longest! so had my family they are the sweetest humble people:) the food is always amazing this time i went with the filet franchese . as always it was perfect ! read more

Joe's Restaurant - Filet Filet Sole Francese and Spaghetti with Meat Balls - Italian Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Joe's is my pick for Italian in Queens and the reason being is consistency. The service is good, the food is good, the prices are good, the ambiance is good, the wine is good, the menu options are good...everything is good. I've been here several times including for family celebrations and for Christmas Eve and every single time I have come out satisfied. Joe's is a traditional Italian restaurant without the stuffy decor that some competitors tend to have. They take reservations and they make sure they are taken seriously. If you have a 6:00pm reservation you will be seated at 6:00pm. The staff is superb. It may help that my parents frequent there so often that they are on a first name basis but the only reason we frequent there is because of the positive, consistent experience we have. The food is out of this World. They always have specials and they are definitely a must. The appetizer options alone will leave you happy (but of course wanting more!). Some of my recommendations include the eggplant salad (see picture -- it is a special) however, it is usually available more often than not. Also the mussels, the baked clams and calamari are all above average from any other standard Italian restaurant. They make the best chicken marsala I have every had at a restaurant. It is a sweeter marsala and they do not hold back on the mushrooms, which for me is a good thing. The fra divaolo is spicy and perfectly cooked and the veal dishes are tender and delicious. They have a variety of dessert and a full bar. The wine is cheap, the white wine is always chilled, and it is all fairly priced. My one con with Joe's is that parking is hard to come by. While it is not impossible, you do need to a lot extra time to find parking. Parallel to Fresh Pond and with the growing popularity of Ridgewood, it is located in a more busy area with a few parking restrictions. However, do not let this shy you away from going and enjoying every minute at Joe's/ read more

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I've been going to Joe's for a long time. It's my favorite Italian restaurant in all of Queens! There's a million of the in Queens. Every dish I've ordered is amazing. The drinks are exactly what you pay for. Well worth driving from Merrick LI! I would give it 10 stars if I could. Recommend it 100%!! read more

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Hidden Gem!!! There is really no other way to describe this wonderful family run resturant. From the moment you walk in the staff greets you like your family. I had their viel shank and risotto that was cooked to abosolute perfection. The portions were generous and I have to confess - probably one of if not the best shank I've ever had. I will defiantly comeback again!! read more

Joe's Restaurant - Lamb shank and risotto - Italian Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Went here with the family for my brothers birthday. The food is DELICIOUS!! Everything was perfect. They bring out these amazing roasted peppers soaked in garlic and oil that is just heaven when paired with the warm bread. We started with a few side orders of meatballs and sausage, the meatballs are so tendy and juicy and full of flavor, the sausage was italian style thin links not the thick premio style, they were so good. My wife had the ravioli, they were big and filling and the sauce was great. I had the chicken parm with spaghetti, so good. All the food is great, my bro also had chicken parm, his wife had chicken francese. I HIGHLY recommend this place!! read more

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I'm a regular at Joe's restaurant. Service here is always good. Their spaghetti with B meat sauce is really good. That's what I usually come to get. Today I got the spaghetti with B meat sauce it was very good as usual. Also ordered the lobster with rib steak. First time trying it out it was good but could be more flavorful. The cut of steak was very good and the lobster was made very fresh. All it needed was some more flavor and it would of been perfect. read more

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The selection of beverages are limited - not enough servers to attend. Just didn't care for the energy in this location-

I love Joe's Restaurant! They are my personal go to for take out I would rather just order from them. I wouldn't want to spend my money any other way. For starters their food and is real! Has no fake taste at all. They are very flexible as well, tell them how you like your food to be made and they do just that and beyond. Last night I called around 9:45 asking if dine in was available. They mentioned that they would be closing in a few but would deliver to me after closing. My food was impeccable! They never disappoint! My delivery was there in 15 minutes! They are the best. Don't change anything keep doing what you guys are doing! I will be a forever client! read more

We were told it was amazing and an absolutely must have for us visiting from Chicago. It was good but not amazing. Very expensive too.

We used to love this place. The last 3 orders were terrible. We ordered for delivery and the food was over cooked and some of it didn't seem fresh. We kept giving them a chance because they used to be one of our favorite places. We won't order from them anymore. read more

OMG! What a great evening we had at this neighborhood treasure! We came to entertain our daughter's friends at a pre-Thanksgiving dinner and the food was so delicious, soul-satisfying and one of the best meals we had in a long time! Can't wait to return and enjoy more of the menu. We ordered at least half of the menu and every dish was more spectacular than the last! So much fun with a large group, but would be just as much fun with smaller. read more

Joe's Restaurant - Fabulous evening of food, wine and laughter! Loved every minute! - Italian Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Let me start by saying i ordered because i have been to this establishment before and was always satisfied today i ordered spaghetti and meatballs for my kids and a salad with avocado and heart of palm for me... what i received was lettuce and a half of tomato .... I WAS ROBBED WITH OUT A GUN .... $10.28 for lettuce and a half of tomato upsets me..... i did use door dash and I'm asking for a refund this is not the same Joe's it used to be very disappointing......i can't say again how disappointed i am over a silly salad but i want what i asked and payed for not what you decided you wanted to give me read more

Joe's Restaurant - I received the salad on the left hand side ... what i ordered was the salad on right .... - Italian Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

The staff and the food are great. I'm happy this place is around the corner from me as it's basically the ONLY good restaurant in ridgewood.

Ate there last week after about a 20 year absence and the food was great. Just as I remembered it. Was a party of four and everything we tried was excellent. Started off with baked clams and an order of calamari. The calamari was as tender as butter and the clams were done just right. For a main we had 2 veal dishes 1 pasta dish and 1 sausage dish. All were excellent. Service was good and the prices are great. Will be definitely coming back soon. read more

Had dinner here, for my mother in-laws birthday. Must have been like 4 other birthdays there also. Appetizer: Sweet pepper in olive oil with toasted bread (yum) Sausage with Broccoli Rabe (delicious) Dinner: chicken marsala (great flavor/sauce, kept dipping bread in it) & it came with side of Ziti w/red Sauce (basic, I like more a meaty sauce) Dessert: Tiramisu(ok) Family run business it seemed, great service, food is on point, good flavor, not overly cooked, perfect size portions, not to big or small. Full bar Place is not big. I would recommend reservations. Facebook: HUSKY.NYC Instagram: HUSKY.NYC read more

Joe's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Best Italian food ever .. love the shrimp Francese, filet of sole, the veal chop with peppers and onions..... all out of this world.... Of course starting out with my mussels in red sauce , dipping the hot , crusty bread in that delicious sauce until the plate is clean ! Love Tony and every single server!!! read more

Joe's Restaurant - Celebrating my BFF's birthday with Fried Calamari Lobster, Shrimp and Mussels - Italian Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

I absolutely love this place. I come here with my daughter. All the servers are amazing with kids. When I'm in the mood for amazing Italian this is where I come. read more

We had the best experience with Gary as our waiter. Made excellent recommendations and was so cordial and had the most awesome personality. Highly recommend the restaurant. The food is so tasty and fresh. We had shrimp fra diavolo, mussels fra diavolo, and baked ziti. Each dish was extremely delicious. We were so stuffed we had no room for dessert. If you love good Italian food, this is the place for you. read more

You don't have to go to Little Italy to enjoy a great Italian meal. Is right here in Ridgewood, NY. When Francesco told me the specials by heart and took our order by memory (we were party of 6), I said to myself this place has to be good. I was wrong, this place is great. My friends, you won't be disappointed. Joe's, keep up the good work. You have a new fan... read more

Food is always amazing and fresh! The service is always on point. Salmon dish, fresh calamari, and the peppers with warm bread are a must try! read more

The i person experience was phenomenal. There was about a 20 minute wait, the staff are super kind. I had the shrimp parm with penne. They give a side of potatoes. The food was delicious and filling. read more

Every dish I have here is better than the next. Neighborhood establishment that's been open for years. The staff are very friendly and make you feel like family. Make sure you make a reservation, as Joe's is a deservedly popular place. read more

Oh lord, if it's authentic Italian food you want this is the place! The food is cheap, high quantities and quality, it's absolutely delicious! The service is good.. I recommend making reservations other wise the wait it's a little annoying but this is the spot to go No disappointments. read more

The owner of this restaurant is extremely nice and welcoming. We were seated quickly and our waitress was very attentive. She brought us water and bread (which was delicious) and menus. I got the eggplant parm and it was delicious. Huge portion sizes and great prices. The calamari was great also. I will definitely be back! read more

The food here is amazing. Super reasonable and the taste it to die for. My friend and I was served by Tony who was very helpful with helping us chose our meal. He service as well as his character went great with the ambiance I would not hesitate to recommend this place. Authentic Italian Cuisine. read more

Family owned. Friendly, Courteous staff always remember you-and what you're favorites are. You're welcomed like family . Feels like "coming home " the minute you walk in". Food is awesome. Delicious and always hot. Fresh hand picked, fresh ingredients. A long established jewel in the neighborhood. read more

vibes? good. food? great. portions? just enough to have a good lunch for tomorrow. the cabernet? smooth & palatable. the meatballs? large and in charge. pepper oil? dear god. read more

Joe's has been around forever and with good reason! You can always count on a good meal here and if you're in the mood for something that's not on the menu, they always accommodate. The staff is friendly as well. Take out is just as good and dinning in and the seafood is always top quality and fresh. Well done Joe's!! read more

The best Italian place in Queens hands on me and my family been going here for over 10 years the food is out of this world especially the peppers that they give you in the beginning their bread is freshly baked and all their entrées are phenomenal no one beats the quality food and the price is better than anywhere else but more importantly why I go back is because of the service we get from these guys starting from Tony the waiter Francesco and everyone else anyone else who has negative comments about this place obviously doesn't know food I seen someone made a comment because in a parking that's just pathetic it's not their fault there's no parking highly recommend this place read more

Basic but delicious food . Nice people. An absolutely unacceptable wait for either dine in or take out. This organization is a structureless mess that neither respects their customer's time or has any plan /inclination to make their business run more efficiently. I don't mind waiting 2 hours for well prepared food...but don't say it's going to take 30-40 minutes when you know it's not true because that's dishonest . My family spends hundreds of dollars per month here ...or at least used to. So done ! read more

Joe's has delicious food, but as a neighbor who passes by the restaurant every day, I feel bound to say that it is not a safe or a sanitary spot to eat during the pandemic. I just passed by and saw servers setting tables outside on the street with no masks on, talking, bits of their spit getting on the plates and the silverware. I wish I could say this is rare but it's not. Going in to pick up to go orders on multiple occasions, I've seen people through the open door of the kitchen with no mask, cooking with no gloves. (And Fox News is always on inside the restaurant. I ONLY mention this because, combined with the lack of proper hygeine I've observed, it makes me think that they don't take COVID seriously.) I have been wanting to warn other people about this for months--seeing the servers on the sidewalk with no masks handling plates and silverware was the last straw. I want to support Joe's, I want them to survive this hard time, and as I said--the food is great. The restaurant is a Queens institution. But I won't feel safe eating here until I've been vaccinated against this disease. I want you to be safe, too. It's not worth it, people. read more

Highly recommend!!! I love this place. My family and I go on the regular. The daily specials are always great; the staff is very nice and welcoming. The food is amazing no matter what dish you order. My favorite is the chicken franceses. Even when it is packed there isn't much of a wait. read more

Joe's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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Came here for the first time for my moms bday dinner. We didn't have reservations but it was totally worth the wait. The staff was super friendly even after we declined dessert lol. Their specials of the day sounded so good but we stuck with the classics. We tried the baked clams and calamari for appetizers. I had the veal parm for dinner. Everything was delicious. read more

Joe's Restaurant - Veal parm - Italian Near Me - Ridgewood, New York