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    Maurizio's on the Water

    4.0 (40 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    MAURIZIO'S ON THE WATER ATMOSPHERE

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Rigatoni alla maurizio
    Khy Ee S.

    Maurizio's is a cozy Italian neighborhood spot with great views and great pizza. Went here on a Friday night and it was busy! They served bread and olive oil for the table. We got a drunken Margherita pizza to share which was the best dish of the evening. The combination of the vodka sauce, mozzarella and basil were delicious. The crust was soft, but the base of the pizza was just crisp enough so it wasn't a floppy slice. Highly recommend. I got a tagliatelle fungi which had mushrooms, garlic and shallots in a cream sauce with truffle oil. It was a large portion which was nice. Overall, the pasta was ok-good. There was a lot of oil on top of the pasta (not sure if it was the truffle or olive oil), but it stuck well to the pasta to the point that the pasta wasn't really absorbing the cream sauce since it was oil slicked. We got a creme brulee for dessert, and it was yummy! Get a window seat for the views, get the pizza, and if the weather's good in summer time, they have a nice outdoor seating area to enjoy. We did have great service in this experience, but the entrees did take awhile to come out. Overall the food was ~3.5 stars (with exception of the pizza being 4.5 stars).

    Samantha C.

    Why are we all sleeping on Whitestone, you all?I know it's pretty North, but it really has some awesome places, including Maurizio's. My friend, Laura, suggested we go here thinking it would be nicer and we could sit outside, but even though it's still gloomy this time of year it didn't damper our dinner. We did take a peek outside to check out the view for when we come back in the summer, and it was still stunning. Now the food! We started with Baked Clams and the pear salad. The baked clams were AMAZING. Whole clams, and just the right amount of lemon to taste made this dish amazing. The pear salad was perfection. For the main course we opted for the mushroom pizza, and the Chicken Sorrentino. Usually I feel like a Chicken Sorrentino is in a Marsala sauce but this time it was in a marinara sauce. Almost like a cacciatore. I wasn't mad about it. We would have liked dessert but we had way too much food. But it won't be the last time we come back. The service was impeccable and we really appreciated how at home we were made to feel.

    Rigatoni Alla Maurizio
    Mike L.

    4.5 I think this place is a hidden gem, and I plan on coming back. I came here for a small celebration with my wife, and we were not disappointed. It's tucked away at the end of 154th Street and Powells Cove Boulevard in Beechhurst, right near the Whitestone Plaza (where CVS and North Shore Farms are located). The place is nice -- you walk in and there's a small bar area with the dining area to the right. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. As for the food, it also didn't disappoint. We started with the Baked Clams Oreganata, Rigatoni alla Maurizio, Seafood Fra Diavolo, and Sauteed Broccoli Rabe. Everything was on point. Maybe the broccoli could've used a bit more seasoning, but still, it was very good. I'm definitely planning to come back to try more of their offerings and check out the outdoor area when the weather gets warmer.

    stuffed shrimp
    Elizabeth P.

    What a fantastic restaurant! From the time you walk in you know you are in for a special meal. Everyone is so friendly and hospitable! Great vibe and just a very inviting space. The food...excellent! Stuffed shrimp, perfectly cooked. The chicken special was so tasty and a very generous portion. The tiramisu was a cloud of deliciousness. I will be back very very soon!

    Rigatoni scampi with Shrimp & crumbled sausage
    German B.

    We were fortunate to catch a warm, sunny day in October and wanted to dine outdoors. Maurizio's has a deck that extends out over the water and it was a spectacular spot for lunch! We also came back a few days later and ate inside. Beautiful space with lots of natural light. Very good bartender (Bourbon Sidecar was perfectly mixed, and the margaritas refreshing and tasty). Their pasta are very fresh We enjoyed penne alla vodka (added chicken), rigatoni scampi with shrimp (added crumbled sausage -you have option to add several proteins to their pastas), tagliatelle bolognese, and margarita pizza with peppers. Each dish was served hot and fresh, and all were delicious. Their pistachio ice cream and Italian cheesecake are great ways to end the meal. Definitely a place we'll return to, especially when warmer weather comes back!

    Stuffed shrimp appetizer
    Elaine Z.

    2nd time here! We loved every dish ordered Great prices for the big portions Cozy bright spot to enjoy a nice lunch!

    Sea Bass
    Christopher G.

    I have been considering this place for some time since it is close to my home, and I intended to try it someday. Today, I finally visited, and I was pleased with the experience. The food we ordered was prepared excellently and tasted so awesome. The environment is welcoming, and the service was outstanding. They also have a patio for outdoor seating that opens during the summer, offering scenic views of the water and Throggs Neck Bridge. I am happy to recommend this place to my friends and family. We will definitely come back.

    Pasta with seafood and cognac sauce.. delicious
    Jeannine M.

    The food is great and so is the setup on the water. Cocktails are also good. This is more than just for locals.

    Outside dining n the nice weather right on the bay.
    Linda I.

    Great new restaurant in whitestone. Food was amazing. Best fried calimari ever. Salmon dish delicious, They prepared it exactly how I asked. pasta broccoli rabe and sausage dish perfect. Ordered a different pasta and it was no problem. Z. Our server Victoria was attentive and great. Will def go back in the spring to experience their beautiful bay view outside dining.

    Mauricio Angry shrimp with zucchini spaghetti
    Elizabeth A.

    I'm so glad the restaurant was reopened. Very beautiful and relaxing. The service is amazing and don't get me started on the food. My favorite is Mauricio Angry Shrimp!

    Lunch menu

    Was looking for waterfront dining in Queens and chatgpt told me of this place. It was a beautiful afternoon with delicious food, a great lunch menu, beautiful views, onsite parking and amazing service. The service was one of the best I have ever had at a restaurant! Truly recommend enjoying this beautiful restaurant looking at the Whitestone and Throgs Neck Bridge while enjoying a great meal!

    Tagliatelle Ai Funghi - Yummy
    Michelle C.

    My first time here and I came across it by accident. Couldn't make reservation (1- they weren't accepting and 2- phone line wasn't working) but they just opened less than a month ago. But knowing that the food was good. I want to say 95% of the staff was super friendly and polite. Had one or two of the runners that seemed impatient or English wasn't their first language and seemed to say things that came out pretty rude. But I wasn't going to write them off for that. My server Jules and the owner made up for it though. They were attentive and kept apologizing for wait times, mixed up orders but was consistently checking to see how we were doing. The atmosphere overall was peaceful and enjoyable. Will definitely return and recommend. Please give them a chance as they are just getting their ducks together. This will be a great addition to keep in this area. Good luck and looking forward to returning soon.

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    The food was amazing. The service was outstanding. Ambience was beautiful. The owners were friendly plenty of parking what is not to like?

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    Excellent food & excellent service! Beautiful view . The only thing missing is a cocktail menu :)

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    The bartender Michelle was something absolutely so special attention to detail food was delicious at the fair was so good

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