What a charming neighborhood gem! We came on a Monday night as a party of three to celebrate our…read morefriend Liz's bday and I have had this place bookmarked for a while and it easily exceeded expectations. The decor is simple but cozy, it seems like a place you find yourself in, in the middle of the week. The food: Anchovy Special with Arugula and Orange Supremes- Shocking how good this was, the anchovy was cooked perfectly, they were incredibly tasty without being oily. It went nicely with the arugula and the freshness of the citrus. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=WXs8evyJarabbHv9XVj6fw Melanzane alla Parmigiana- breaded eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil. This was basically an eggplant parm and the eggplant was cooked perfectly, the cheese was ok but the sauce made this dish really tasty with the nice homemade focaccia they give you in the beginning. Branzino Special with Cannelli Beans and Swiss Chard. This was the winner of the evening. The cripsy skin was amazing. The fish was cooked to perfection, the cannelli beans I thought were going to be weird but it added a nice creaminess to the fish. Lastly the swiss chard was crunchy on the ends and nice and tender on the leaf. This should be put on the regular menu. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=xNVfJCmf89OOY-1ME3FY7Q Controfiletto- grilled prime angus N.Y. strip steak served with roasted marble potatoes. I hate to say it but as good as the steak was, the roasted potatoes was the star of show. The potatoes were amazing. Pappardelle alla Bolognese- housemade ribbon pasta, meat sauce. This was good but came off a bit plain. The pasta was homemade but it was almost to a fault since the pasta came out too soft. The flavors were good but I felt this would have been a better, reheated the next day kind of dish.

Ive lived in Astoria practically my whole life yet never been to Vite. It off 31st ave on 34th…read morestreet and for some reason ive never ventured there. While deciding where to go one day, this was suggested and im so glad I went. The restaurant is cozy with tables inside the main dining room and in an enclosed outdoor seating area. Im guessing it opens in the summer. I sat down with my niece while waiting for my sister and for a good 5-7 minutes, no one stopped by and gave a menu nor offered water. Finally after about 3 people walked by not saying anything, someone came. The area is not that big and 7 minutes isnt that long but to sit there any not be addressed by all the staff walking by was annoying. Finally my sister came and we were offered water and a menu. After hearing about the specials and asking for recommendations, we settled on the gnocchi (housemade potato gnocchi, burrata, peas, pesto sauce, toasted pine nuts), Pappardelle alla Bolognese (housemade ribbon pasta, meat sauce), and side of sautéed spinach. The food arrived and we were pleasantly delightful by the main. The gnocchi was so soft and creamy, the sauce was delicious. Im not a fan of gnocchi but this was so good. The papardelle was my meal and it was also so good. There was a lot of pasta and a good amount of meat sauce. It was also delicious. The spinach on the other hand was bland. It has no flavor and we had to add some salt. A few times we tried to call someone over to our table but felt like no one was paying attention. When we were done with our meals, my sister had a few pieces of gnocchi left. She asked for a box as it was to be my nieces lunch for tomorrow. I then said, can you also box up the spinach. A few minutes later, the server dropped off a bag with one container and said here's the spinach. We tried to call his attention but he was already walking away. Where was the gnocchi. Finally when we came back, we asked about it and he said oh I thought it was garbage. I said no we asked for it to be boxed. He said let me talk to the kitchen. He came back and said sorry, they cant do anything but one dessert will be on me. I guess thats fine but we more wanted the food for the baby. For dessert we ordered a tiramisu and pistachio gelato. The tiramisu was in a jar as opposed to a cake slice. One bite of the ice cream and I knew it was bad. It was grainy and sandy texture. I looked up why that would be and one reason stated it could be improper storage, like it was unfrozen or melted then refrozen. I wasn't chancing that. I told the server and said I couldn't eat it. He offered another dessert but I said know, then offered a limoncello shot. While I appreciate the offer, we weren't drinking before so that wasn't the best option to offer. I just said im fine without a replacement. When we got the bill, the dessert was taken off like he said he would. We paid and left. Overall the main course/pasta meals were delicious. The sides and desserts could use work. Service was alright. Id definitely come back for the food and to try some of the pizza.

We found another great Italian restaurant near our neighborhood. We came here for a late lunch. It…read morewas a pleasure coming around this time, as the restaurant wasn't too busy so that we could focus on the food after the business. So glad we came because we got a nice treatment and great food! Our lovely waitress, Maria, could answer all kinds of questions about the food. So don't worry if you don't know anything. Just know how to eat yum yum! We ordered artichoke pizza, seafood salad, mussels, and either frutti di mare (seafood pasta) or frutti di mare (seafood pasta). Everything was delicious, although the seafood pasta didn't swim in a lot of red sauce. From the table bread to the end of our meals, we were satisfied and happy. Seafood salad? Wow! This is a must-have dish on a hot summer day, like today and every day since the past weeks in NY. The mussels were another addition to my palate. Highly recommended place to dine and enjoy the meals. The place is huge and spacious. Easy breezy place to be!

The food here is absolutely delicious!…read more First, you are treated to their homemade focaccia bread right out of the oven which is perfectly seasoned. After that there is an array of fresh specials although the food on the menu is equally well prepared. It comes out of the oven quickly and the staff is pleasant and very efficient. Finally, it is casual and you feel like you are at home so it is very comfortable as you mangia. Can't wait to go back..

Food was amazing (homemade pasta!!) super friendly service, and such a cute and cozy place for a…read moredate night. Love this spot

Super cozy, cute & romantic Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. Love coming here for date…read morenights. We always start with the bufalina appetizer...love the super fresh mozzarella (big portion)! My boyfriend always gets the white lamb ragu pappardelle pasta that he LOVES and gets everytime. This time I tried the lasagna (I normally get the bolognese), and it was overall good (I could've use a tiny bit more salt, but again overall good). Loved the panna cotta dessert, light, sweet and perfect portion to end the night. Love the small touches (red roses for February...always friendly and attentive service.

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! :)

Ditmars Restaurant Week 2026 - dinner. Conveniently located not far from subway and right next to a…read morebus stop. Bonus - they participate in InKind app. Came here for the first time with a friend who highly recommended it. Nicely decorated, bright and a lot of tables. The staff were all extremely friendly and attentive. After we left we talked about how much we appreciated the staff. Great food and great portions! The restaurant week prix fixe dinner has 2 options, one for $35 and one for $45. We each chose one of these options and opted for the glass of wine instead of dessert. First prix fixe order: Caprese appetizer and the Prosciutto E Arugula pizza (requested the gluten free crust). Even the person who never had gluten free pizza before loved it! It was a large portion so we ended up taking the remaining 2 slices to go. Second prix fixe order: Baked clams oreganata starter and The Parmesan Don. Highly recommend and definitely want to come back.

Dim lighting and a calm, intimate atmosphere make this spot perfect for a date night. The staff was…read moregenuinely friendly and welcoming, which added to the overall experience. The food was excellent across the board. I tried the truffle pizza (Every Day I'm Trufflin) along with a pasta dish, and both were delicious. That said, the truffle pizza truly stood out and is easily one of the best I've ever had. Relaxed vibes, good service, and memorable food. Definitely a nice place to go with a date or family and one I'd happily return to.

Good pizza, wraps, paninis, calzones, etc. Good prices…read more Ambiance is what you would expect from a pizzeria. The lady at the register is always so kind & helpful. Two thumbs up.

Great little pizza place - authentically NY!! Counter service was quick and loud like I would…read moreexpect in NY. Food was fantastic! Don't forget to order the broccoli- it's a MUST

I ordered delivery for the first time and got the small Margherita pizza and WOW. The very first…read morebite literally felt like heaven. Everything was cooked perfectly: the crust had the perfect texture, the flavors were balanced, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. The fresh mozzarella was creamy and rich, the basil tasted bright and fresh, and it all came together so beautifully. I loved it so much that I actually called the restaurant just to tell them how amazing it was. I'm 100% going to keep ordering from here, and I'm recommending it to everyone I know. I haven't even been to the restaurant in person yet, but after this experience, I'm definitely going soon. Thank you so much!

This was the second visit to Macoletta for our group of four, and this time was quite a…read moredisappointment. It pains me to say that because the staff was so hardworking; the eggplant and stracciatella pizza was great (@ $38 it should be); and our desserts were very good. But the salads were seriously under dressed; my partner and I shared the fettuccine ai funghi porcini which was fairly tasteless; our friends shared the linguine alla vongole, with broth that was described as dishwater. None of this was the fault of our waitperson, so we left a respectable tip, despite us being charged for using a credit card when we actually paid in cash. That the restaurant was very crowded might have lead to a long wait, but it shouldn't affect the recipes. Next time it'll only be pizza.

Went here for Valentine's Day. It was a prefixed menu which was just okay. I got the prosciutto…read moreplate for appetizer, which was the best dish I had. For main I got the ragú which was decent but not delicious to me. I definitely wouldn't order again. For Dessert I got the pannacota. To me it tasted like jello. Lastly I got a wine. I attached the photo here. It was good. It would've tasted better with steak. The appetizer and the wine were the best things I had that night. They were also giving out roses that day which was really nice of the staff. The waiter was really nice. The back of the restaurant is also really nice. Definitely the best place to sit.

So me and my wife booked this restaurant for Valentines Day since we been here before…read more Once we got there we were given the Vday prix fixe menus which were $75 per person. Upon asking for a regular menu I was told it's this prix fixe menu only and no substitutions or regular menu available. There was no mention upon booking this place, it had a prix fixe menu ONLY otherwise we would have not went. The menu consisted of 1 appetizer, 1 main course and 1 dessert for $75 per person. The food was good and the service was good as well our server was very nice. What bothers me is no mention when making the reservation it's just the pre fixe menu and upon actually doing the math and adding all of the items we got for 2 people going off their regular menu prices we actually ended up paying about $30 more which is usually not the case in other restaurants this should have been much cheaper. Also some of the dishes on the prix fixe menu had an additional $12.50 charge because of the type of the ingredients used, if you're going to charge extra just make a smaller portion or use other type of meat. Definitely not happy how they prepared this whole menu thing and will not be coming back here most likely. The only reason I gave 2 stars is because the staff was very nice and the food was good.