Went here for Valentines evening dinner. What a wonderful experience. Service was excellent, food tasted great and the Chef was very accommodating! I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Came for Sunday lunch. Excellent service. Quaint little place. Great food. Seafood pasta was delicious. Fried calamari very tender. Enjoyed the music too. I would definitely recommend this place if you don't want to cook at home and enjoy a day or night out. read more

Thanks for being so accommodating for my working lunch meeting! Loved the eggplant dish and the service was impeccable.

I've been ordering pizza for pickup in several restaurants during this pandemic, and yesterday, Angelo, made the most delicious pizza I ever had. Highly Recommended! read more

I am completely confused by the negative reviews. I am glad I didn't check Yelp before we went by chance to Liola. It was perfection when we were there. Sounds like rule number 1 is make sure there is no private party going on. After that - service was amazing. There was NOTHING standard about the menu. The opposite. My son felt like having bolognese but it was not on the menu - the waiter said no problem. And it was delicious. There was no chicken or veal Parmesan on the menu but the waiter again said no problem. But I was glad I stuck to the crusted chicken on the menu. It was excellent. My daughter couldn't decide between the spinach ravioli and the rib eye steak. So the waiter said she could have a half order of the ravioli as an appetizer. Both dishes were perfection. House wine was lovely. At the end, we were surprised how cheap the bill was. I admit we watched another table get the Parmesan bowl pasta - we applauded when it was done - but did not order it so we had no negative surprises. Only excellent ones. Sanity check - we came back again and found even more great dishes. See you there. read more

Overprice! You could go to better Italian restaurant Go to the Riviera, on Utopia Parkway. Much better food and great prices.

We think the owner brings in immigrants from Italy to work for him which is great, but for God's sake train them!!!! Waiter claimed to know about the wines but knew absolutely nothing. Told us the specials before taking our wine order. Then served apps before we even had wine. Never brought bread. Almost walked out at that point We asked another waiter to take care of us We thought the dinner was saved but then the food came out. Quality has dropped significantly. No wonder it's never crowded. Nice bar but there's never anyone there. And this is a neighborhood that desperately needs a good restaurant. If this place would get their act together they could do well. Sadly I don't think they know how to do that. read more

Came here for Mother's Day with several other family members. Staff never asked if we wanted drinks (their loss). They forgot an appetizer, then a main course, which resulted in everyone else's food getting cold as we waited. Choices were very limited for the ridiculously high price. Roast beef was covered in gravy and looked more like pot roast. Sorry to say we will never be back, especially on a holiday! read more

Came here to celebrate a big birthday. Everything was perfect from drinks to appetizer to the delicious main course and dessert as well. Service was amazing. Osso bucco was the best I have had, and it is one of favorites so I have had it many places. Beautiful bar and dining room setting. Highly recommend! read more

The food and service was phenomenal. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant. The pizza was the best I've had in a long time.

Called to ask about food allergies, no manager or chef in to ask & the man i spoke to barely spoke english. Not wasting my time.. absolutely terrible. read more

I hate Putting Down A Ristrorante. went t there with my wife for Sunday dinner walk in they where having a party for the owner at 7 oclock we where not rushed the food is excellent but the portions are small my wife fish branzino was small and it would not fill me up. the baked clams where so small i have a pasta dish special ( small ) it came with one shrimp come on guys where you saving the extra food for the owners party i would have come back another day if you where having issues, I am all for supporting local restaurants at $165.00 i think i was robbed will not go back again sorry read more

'Mini' beers at the bar made the party. Better than a root beer float, perfect for a new experience! read more

Liola - yesss - Italian Near Me - Whitestone, New York

I don't usually post reviews but I felt compelled after the incredible dinner my husband and I had last night at Liola. We've been to previous restaurants at this location but never got around to trying this relatively new one until now (funny, other reviewers commenting negatively about regulars coming here for years have no idea what they are talking about!!) The service was impeccable from beginning to end. When we arrived, a large party was just breaking up so they offered us a complementary drink at the bar for a short time while that was cleared. When we were ushered to our table I was pleased with the simple elegance of the room (the previous restaurant had felt cluttered to me with shelves of crockery on the wall and dark banquets). Of course service and atmosphere are important but the food is key. Chef Angelo did not disappoint. My husband and I split a seafood pasta entree special as an appetizer: scallops and a whole lobster (split between us) swimming in fusilli and a divine sauce that had incredible depth of flavor. We both found ourselves sopping up the remaining sauce with bread so as not to miss a drop. Entrees (also specials) of veal chop with polenta and asparagus and filet mignon with mashed potato and escarole were just as amazing. The sauce on the filet was particularly flavorful, at once sweet and slightly tangy and again so much depth. Prior to receiving the dessert menu, the chef sent out a complimentary dessert wine. And then the dessert: Italian cheese cake for my husband and caramel tartuffo for me (so good!!!). Throughout the entire meal the servers were attentive and accommodating. The pace was nice and easy, never rushed. Chef Angelo came out, introduced himself, and spent some time talking with us. After last night's meal I certainly would like to become a regular at this restaurant and definitely plan to return often. read more

My wife and I have been searching for a great Italian restaurant with a nice atmosphere for romantic evenings. Liola is our new place. We had an amazing dinner tonight. The specials were outstanding beet salad with goat cheese, bronzini oreganatto, and more. And I would say they have the best Italian cheese cake and cappuccino in New York City. Not kidding. Definitely going again soon! read more

Was here for a baby shower and everything was amazing! All of the food entrees were tasty and delicious (everyone agreed). Staff was very nice and the restaurant was a perfect setup for a party. Would definitely go back! read more

We went to dinner here for Mother's Day. It's an Amateur move but this restaurant did not disappoint. The Pre-Fix menu selections were amazing & everything was perfectly prepared. The service was great and the manager Daniel was very attentive. We will be back! read more

Not sure what that 1 star review was about, because of a language barrier? If you review a restaurant you should go there and experience the service and food first. Sounds like that reviewer was just in the mood to be difficult. I took my wife here for her birthday and we had a waiter named Alessandro. He was phemonal. Spoke perfect English, was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. The food was some of the finest Italian cuisine I've ever had. Can't recommend the gnocchi enough. Thank you Alessandro for an amazing experience. My wife and I will hope to see you again in this wonderful place. read more

Liola's is probably the best Italian restaurant in Queens. Well worth the trip to Whitestone, pretty good on street parking also. Fresh, homestyle food, top quality ingredients prepared beautifully. Alex and Mohammed take good care of you! read more

The muscles were absolutely delicious and Alsandro and Mohammed were wonderful. We will definitely be back!!

I went here with my family for Mother's Day, they had an extremely limited menu which isn't uncommon for a holiday, but the food selection was very poor to the point where we discussed leaving and taking our chances elsewhere. Portions were very tiny as well, a $25 plate of spinach ravioli had 5 medium sized raviolis on the plate and came with nothing else. The chicken dish had more breading on it than meat, the lobster pasta did not taste fresh. The dining area was very loud as well, I don't mind some activity in the room but this was not the setting we were hoping for. The highlight of our trip here was having dessert at Carvel two blocks over. Maybe this place is better on non-holidays, but the experience was bad enough that we will not be returning. read more

Terrible service, was sat at 7:30, didn't leave till 10. Everything took a 30 minutes to come. Food was cold, and to be very honest and it wasn't very good. Disappointed over read more

Very poor experience...I had reservations for 745...we were seated on time...however we waited 30 minutes for just a menu and finally when we asked for a menu it was almost shocking to the waiter....there was a private party going on and it's like nothing else mattered...service seemed very scattered and very lacking. I've come here before and wanted to give it a second chance and I'm sorry I canceled my reservations elsewhere. I probably will not be coming back here....it almost seems like we are a burden...so disappointing. Drinks were subpar, food was decent, service was poor. read more

In the spirit of spontaneity, we abandoned our plans to have dinner at a nearby restaurant when we happened to drive by Liola. We were distracted by the restaurant's quaint facade and endearing twinkle lights and made the unprecedented decision to dine at Liola without checking it's Yelp reviews. I very much agree with Kim M's review. The restaurant is lovely . But, this restaurant clearly caters to the neighborhood and it's regulars who have clearly been coming here for years. The clientele is definitely on the older side -- people who have been coming for years and will continue to do so. The service is alright, especially given that the restaurant doesn't seem to get particularly busy and who's loyal customers don't seem like the sort to be complaining about anything. The menu is no frills and very standard, as is the food. Calamari tasted unseasoned and bland. My shrimp ravioli was alright. We ordered the hot antipasti which was definitely the best dish of the night. They should make the oysters rockefeller that was included a regular item because it was outstanding. But, my fiancee ordered a pasta special: the tagliatelle with parmesan, porcini mushrooms and truffles that we were confused by. It was lovely to watch them toss the pasta in the parmesan wheel a table over, and we enjoyed the showmanship! It tasted great as well, but I was taken aback at the $55 price tag. I realize that truffles are pricey but did not see any shaved over the dish. There's a risotto dish on the regular menu using the same ingredients at only $27. Perhaps it is our own fault for not asking the price of the special beforehand, but I think we would have benefited from a heads up from our server, as we have never spent that much for a pasta dish and will not be doing so again. In any case, a lesson was learned: check Yelp reviews to avoid disappointment! read more

I hate to give a bad review but the food is mediocre at best, the ambiance is okay, sort of an older crowd, much much older. However the staff is on top of everything, and the service was excellent. If it wasn't for the food I would have given more stars for sure. Personally I feel like the good reviews were from friends. read more

Only one star? I've attempted to try this place twice !!! Both times we could not be seated because they have large private events booked and no room for walk in guests . I will not try a third time !!!! Don't go unless you call first !!! read more

The restaurant itself is nice, and the service was pretty good, but the food was very very bland and way overpriced. Totally not worth the money. read more

I just discovered this Restaurant and so glad I did. It's intimate, service is excellent ( Mohammed my waiter was kind and professional) and the food is just fresh, delicious and prepared to perfection. The scallops appetizer was delightful. Their Marinated beets w Arugula and goat cheese was also delicious. I'll be coming back and look forward to try other items. read more

Just got say one of the best Italian restaurants in Queens !! Cause there are not many left . I don't know why these ignorant people exaggerate and write reviews about horrendous service etc . You go to a restaurant # 1 for good food . They get bent out shape and then snowball and dog a place why ? Get a life ! Me and my wife and best friend and his wife wanted to try place . We have been to so many other great restaurants . And this place for the price and quality food and presentation was top notch !! Real Sicilian chef who born in Italy and food is Amazing . From the appetizers , gnocchi pasta , and fish and dessert was perfect . And the service ( waiter who did his job ) was really good . I def will be going back to this place and recommend it to anyone !. Anthony read more

Great local place I visited twice on a recent visit to former hometown. Outstanding food, great Oysters, Clams. Very friendly and fun staff.

This restaurant was wonderful. The service was excellent. The food was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was lovely and we were all very happy with the entire evening. read more

Lovely atmosphere, excellent service, good tasting food. So why only 2 stars you are wondering? Well, I ordered a pasta dish with scallops and lobster, and had it not come with the shell of tail on top, perhaps I wouldn't have been so disappointed. But to me, if the tail shell is on top, the tail meat should be in the dish! Guess again. Don't pawn off the meat from 1 small lobster claw, charge $30 and expect me to come back! No appetizer, no dessert, one drink each, was $115 per couple! Way to expensive for what it is! I'm sure there are better restaurants in the area! read more

Excellent Food, excellent service. Family owned and it shows in the quality of food and attentiveness of the service. Great wine list to accompany any meal and any occasion, top notch all the way. It's a short review but this pretty much sums it up. Excellent, excellent, excellent all around. read more

Liola - Delicious!!! - Italian Near Me - Whitestone, New York

I love how they put the pasta in a cheese wheel and serve it from there. They also have delicious apps. I wish they had paid more attention to our table during s first birthday. Everyone else was getting their food right away we waited forever. The owner was trying his hardest but they weren't up to speed with serving. The food was delicious. Once service picks up this will be an awesome place to eat at. read more

I had dinner here last night with my family. We had to wait some before we were seated due to a party. However, the food and service were well worth the wait! Beginning with antipasto and Lentil soup, then our entrees and dessert; we were all very happy. The food was delicious!!! I'm so happy there is a great local place to come and eat! We will most definitely be coming back! Compliments to the chef! read more

Really nice experience, really tasty food and nice service. Great help with the proposal. Really appreciate all the help from the staff and special thanks to Mohammed for the arrangements. read more

We had our daughters baptism there in September and the food was excellent. Food was fresh and authentic Italian food! And the waiter service was great also. They were very polite and worked very hard with a big crowd. Owner very nice and easy to work with also. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and will return. read more

The service very nice,we ordered octopus for appetizer and it was very well cooked ,It reminded me of the octopus I had back home in the Mediterranean .And for the main course we had both pasta with fish,My complements to the chef read more

Me and my girlfriend had recently spend a marvelous early valentines together at this establishment and i can only say what a wonderful experience it was. Wonderful service, quite possibly the best server i have ever had who was nice enough to take photos of me and my date going out of his way to please the coustomers. The food itself was extremly yummy with me having a spinach ravioli dish with a very tasty sauce that made it to die for. A bit pricey but absolutely worth it for the ambiance, the service, and of course the food! read more

Food is good but overpriced, drinks are manhattan prices in queens, staff is excellent and enjoyable.