We had never dined here even though we've known it's been there for decades. We went this past Wednesday for lunch and were very pleasantly surprised by the cozy, warm ambience, the very friendly staff and the wonderful food. Mekayla, who had recently started working there, was our waitress, and she is delightfully bubbly and energetic, making our entire experience there that much more fun. We started with drinks (good wine and mixed drinks), then the warm goat cheese and beet salad, drizzled with a sweet balsamic dressing - wonderful! For main entrees, we had the chicken paillard (very tender grilled chicken over a bed of risotto) ), chicken scarpariello (with medallions of chicken and sausage, potatoes, peppers in a delicious garlic sauce), and pollo e penne (grilled chicken with broccoli rabe in roasted garlic sauce). All three were excellent, and paved the way for a very tasty tiramisu (with lady fingers along the rim as well as soaked with espresso) and Cloud Nine coffee (coffee with Bailey's, Amaretto & whipped cream - a delight!) We are only sorry that we waited so long to eat there! We're definitely returning to try more items on the menu! (I have my eye on their gamberetti e scaloppe provencal - shrimp & scallops over angel hair pasta with pink cream sauce)! PS - they have many gluten-free options! read more

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First time going here today. The food was really good. We had the risotto for our appetizer. For main, we had pesto gnocchi and a linguini dish (I forgot the name of the dish). We also had a martini and a margarita. The drinks and the food were really good. The service was amazing. Everyone was so nice. Very cute place to have a date night :) Also, my margarita had a fun little light in it which I thought was cool. The little light changed colors and made the experience fun. read more

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Last minute dinner with 12 people and they were able to accommodate. Food was fresh and tasty. Waitress was very friendly. Busy restaurant but you could still have a conversation without yelling. They offer gluten free options and mark the plates with a sticker so you know it is GF. Have to pay attention because they offer a lot of specials. I had the scallops. They were perfectly cooked and absolutely tasty. read more

Papazzio Restaurant - Scallops - Italian Near Me - Bayside, New York

It was good. I would go there again in a pinch. Small venue but everyone seemed happy with their food, not too memorable.

Amazing service and even better food. My husband and I recently went GF and were impressed by how delicious everything was. The baked clams are small but had great flavor and an amazing sauce. I had the chicken marsala and veggies and the portions were huge and my husband had the chicken Tuscany pasta w GF penne. Well definitely be back! read more

We were staying at a hotel in Bayside for Thanksgiving weekend and some family members made a reservation at this restaurant for dinner on Friday night. The restauarnt is on Bell Boulevard with many other restaurants nearby. We arrived at 6 o'clock and were quickly seated at a big round table. The menu has plenty of appetizers, soups, salads, pasta and chicken and seafood dishes. Our party ordered a Ceasar salad, regular salad and baked clams. The Ceasar and regular salads were very good. The clams were tasty but small. For entrees we had the shrimp francese, Pollo Tuscany, shrimp scampi, penne alla vodka, and chicken parmasen. The chicken breast pieces on the Pollo Tuscany were the best I ever had because they were so soft and tasty. Everyone else also enjoyed their dishes. We were too full for dessert but maybe next time. There were a few gluten free options as well. read more

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I'm really sad that I am writing this because the food looked great and I was so excited to try this place. To begin, the restaurant was FREEZING. Every person sitting down was wearing their coat and scarf. Meanwhile what seemed like the owner was walking around as if it wasn't which confused me quite a bit. We ordered the fried calamari and it was so rubbery. I ordered the chicken francaise and one piece was burnt (they flipped it over to try to conceal it) and the other was raw. My husband got the lamb and it was so thin it seemed like they cut the chops in half. I actually really enjoyed the mashed potatoes and char on the lamb so that's why I am giving 2 stars. Overall we will not be coming back because the prices do not match the quality. Like I said I really wish I could have written a great review for this place because it seems like the food is overall better than what we experienced on my husbands birthday. read more

I came here as part of holiday gathering on a really cold evening, so we almost had the whole place to ourselves. I really like the holiday decorations upon entering - many poinsettias and holiday lights lining up the walls welcome you in the warmth. There was a person in our group who eats gluten free food and I thought it was thoughtful that the staff places stickers to mark off gluten free dishes. We had the gluten free calamari and baked clams. I am used to larger clams but it was tasty seasoned with breadcrumbs. For my entree, I had the Gamberetti e scaloppe provencal (shrimps and scallops with tomatoes, onions, and eggplant in a pink cream sauce over angel hair pasta). If you like tomato based sauce, pasta, and seafood, you would like this dish. It tasted tart and appetizing. The tiramisu was soft and delicious and cappuccino was a nice addition (it comes with a rock sugar stick so you can mix in your preferred sugar level). read more

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Beautiful ambiance, warm and attentive service, and delicious food. Ate a heavenly eggplant parmesan and drank a perfectly balanced, delightful pear martini. Danny is an incredible host and my server, Olga, was so accomodating of my friend with celiac disease. Full range of gluten free pastas and offerings...more than any other restaurant we've visited. Cathy at the bar is amazing. Perfect spot for a date, family dinner or special event. Charming and romantic...great place for a proposal!! read more

Great food. Really good gluten free food and drink options. Gluten free desserts. Awesome service. Staff are friendly and funny. Nice atmosphere. read more

My family and I have been ordering takeout from this place for the last 2 years. We do plan to have a sit down dining experience in the near future for sure. Papazzzio serves up delicious Italian fare like nobody's business. We have catered trays of chicken parmesan, chicken francaise and marsala, linguini and white clam sauce, pastas, stuffed mushrooms with vegetables and sausage. We have never gotten a bad meal here and I've eaten my fair share of great Italian food growing up in the Italian area of Corona Queens. This place is as authentic as it comes. Online ordering and dealing with the folks on the phone are easy and curbside pickup is a breeze. Check out the expansive menu offerings as well as the Gluten free options. Authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Bayside on Bell Blvd. Buon appetito!!! read more

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Regrettably, I must subtract a star from my initial review due to them adding a credit card and "administration" fees. The pandemic is over. If you're still doing this, you're just greedy. read more

Went here for my birthday. Party of 7. The food, atmosphere, and wait staff were extremely pleasant. As someone with a gluten allergy, they were extremely accommodating and had a TON of GF options. Would highly recommend. Always. read more

WOW!!!! 3 of us ordered the chicken Papazzio and it was AMAZING!!!! We all loved it! The other family members ordered different meals and it was just as delicious! read more

Papazzio Restaurant - Dessert: ice cream covered with chocolate. - Italian Near Me - Bayside, New York

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We've been wanting to try Papazzio for a while since the reviews were so good but unfortunately, the food was disappointing. We ordered the tomato & mozzarella and it was dry, tasteless that I had to ask for balsamic vingrette. Then we had the shrimps with prosciutto and it was a bit bland. We also had their Antipasto and the only thing was okay, was their fried calamari. For our entrees, we had the linguine vongole with white wine sauce, it was a bit bland as well but they did give a lot of clams. My husband had the lamb chops, it was okay but he even said he had better. Our friend had the cheese ravioli with bolognese sauce and she said it was not a big deal. read more

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My boyfriend and I came to this restaurant for restaurant week. The ambiance was very romantic, dim light with Valentine's Day decor. We first started out with some drinks, red sangria and mango margarita which was very good with a decent amount of alcohol. The bread brought was cold but the dipping sauce was unique. Server said it was made of chickpeas and olive oil. Our serve was AMAZING, very charming and attentive. The shrimp and scallop dish was delicious, just wish it had a little more seasoning but with pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese it was perfect. My boyfriend had the chicken palliard and he was very satisfied with his dish. He only wished the seasonal vegetables were seasoned. read more

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Overpriced , overwaited, and overhyped. Ordered pick up in advance for two simple pasta dishes, the person on the phone said 15-20 mins. I go in after 15 mins after calling then have to wait inside for another 35 mins. When I got the food for pick up not dine in .....the bill was 50 bucks for two spaghettis. Lol. The outside and inside of the restaurant looked higher end so I thought food must be very worth it and elegant, so I decided to let the long wait time go, and crazy price. I get home and I find myself opening a carton similar to the Chinese food 7 dollar lunch special container. Pasta taste like I made it at home , nothing stood out. Won't be coming back / avoid if you are thinking about coming. read more

Papazzio Restaurant - Pasta barely any sauce and didn't taste that great - Italian Near Me - Bayside, New York

Great service! Food was delicious, great cocktails. Will be back, always a great place on Bell.

Ordered penne vodka for take out, what a disappointment. $23 for a plain pasta and they gave a half portion. I bring home more leftovers from other Italian restaurants than what they give you here. Sauce was bland, just tons of tomato chunks. Pasta was way overcooked. This is the pasta after I put it in a very small cereal bowl I have. It's pasta, why so stingy?!! read more

Papazzio Restaurant - Penne Vodka Dinner - Italian Near Me - Bayside, New York

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I decide after Assumption Day Mass to have late dinner at this great Italian place! The problem with this area is finding a parking spot. Which takes a couple of passes. But it's worth it folks I had started a Yelp review a while ago but never finished it. Mea culpa I've ordered the baked clams as a starter and they are deliciously garlicky. Dom the owner, whom I've met before comes right over to say hello We chat about business, and he says I've been doing this for 32 years. He's 63 a baby. I tell him to stick with it. He buys me another Prosecco! A prince!! For the main course I order the chicken special. Chicken breast sautéed in white wine with mushrooms, prosciutto snd mozzarella. It comes and is tender and marvelous. Absolutely delicious. The wine sauce makes it truly special. With rice it's perfect It's quiet tonight, but it is late and the place is supposed to be closed, but hey not a problem. I see that there are a few younger middle aged couples here and a few patrons at the bar. My waitress is soooo attentive. It makes for a great experience Not sure about espresso at 9:34. Maybe. Ok yes! Great spot and highly recommended'n read more

Papazzio Restaurant - Delicious chicken dish. - Italian Near Me - Bayside, New York

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I was diagnosed with gluten intolerance earlier this year and have had a hard time finding places to eat. A lot of restaurants claim to be "gluten-free friendly " but usually have disclaimers that the prep areas aren't sanitized in between, gloves aren't changed, nor do they have seperate fryers. Needless to say I have gotten sick more than once and have become very cautious about going out. I made reservations for me and my husband to have a little date night after reading a lot of positive reviews from those with celiac. The entire restaurant is very cozy and intimate. We were kindly greeted and shown to our special table. Each table had plexiglass in between and were spaced out. When we were shown the menu I couldn't believe that 95% of the items on there were gluten-free or had the option to make it gluten-free. Usually I can only get a simple salad or 2 items so this itself was a huge win. We started off with the calamari and mozzarella en carrozza. As soon as I asked our waiter if they could be made gluten-free he right away jot it down and spoke with me about my options. He even showed me the gluten-free certification they hung up in the restaurant to make me feel at ease about ordering. After taking our orders he brought me some gf breadsticks to snack on. He was so kind and attentive. The starters were so good and even my husband (who can eat gluten) could not tell the difference with this and the regular version. I also noticed on both plates there were colored dots which I assumed indicated that they were prepped differently so there would be no cross contamination. For our main entree I ordered the Chicken Francaise and my husband ordered the Pollo Scarpariello. Both were cooked to perfection and were absolutely delicious. After our meal the owner came to speak with us to make sure everything went well. He spoke to us about his daughter who was diagnosed with celiac a few years ago. He took time to create this extensive menu, seperate prep stations, fryers, and a color codes system to accommodate those with gluten sensitivities and give them a place where they can enjoy themselves (without the fear of getting sick). Overall we had a wonderful date night! I highly recommend this place especially to those who have gluten allergies. I know I will be coming back. read more

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Wanted to rave about the service we had here. AMAZING. Just the most amazing wonderful service I have ever received. Darius K was our server and he made our first experience at this restaurant so amazing. His food recommendations were on point. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was so beautiful. It was the perfect night out. We will definitely be back. We tried the specials and was not disappointed. Potions were very generous I was able to have a second meal. Everything was very fresh. read more

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Stopped by for dinner after passing by so many times on Bell, and was a bit let down considering the reputation of the place. The food was underwhelming. Not bad, but also not anything special. The bread to start the meal was a bit stale, and all in all it felt like the meal just wasn't necessarily worth the price. I've had much worse, but surrounded with all the other options available on Bell, I'm just not sure I'd be back here. read more

Papazzio Restaurant - Gnocchi Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Bayside, New York

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One of my girlfriends rented out the whole restaurant and hosted her daughter's first birthday here. I loved the exposed brick throughout the restaurant and the decorations worked really well against the walls. Food wise, everything was delicious! I absolutely loved their bruschetta appetizers and probably asked them to refill it for our table about 3-4x. The tomatoes were fresh and it had a bit of a spice to it. The garden salad was good and the penna alla vodka was so creamy. My salmon entree was also pretty tasty. I can't believe I've been to bell blvd so many times and never came to dine here until now! read more

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I just tried this amazing restaurant for the first time tonight and really loved it! I live in Manhattan and can find some excellent gluten free pizza at a few places but it's next to impossible to find a restaurant with as extensive as a menu as Papazzio's! I especially can't wait to come back and try the baked clams!!! Other than that incredibly exciting menu ( 95% can be gluten free!!) what really stood out was the chicken!! It was so flavorful, loved the sauce and the portions but especially the way it was perfectly cooked and prepared and how juicy it was, even after being in a take out container for that long of a trip! The food was pleasantly still warm by the time it was on my plate- no reheating necessary! Everything was packed beautifully and thoughtfully and it was ready and waiting exactly when they said it would be! Absolutely can't wait to come back and try even more amazing AND gluten free food here! It's especially nice to know I can relax and enjoy their food without worry about getting sick. Dominick has celiac and they are extremely careful .. a separate fryer, prep station etc and I heard in the restaurant they also have great gluten free breadsticks! For sure will be back again and again and wish I had heads about this gem years ago ( esp back when I lived in Queens!), but it is MORE than worth the trip! Thank you!!!!! read more

Papazzio Restaurant - Penne alla Vodka, Chicken Francaise ( salad not pictured but totally enjoyed)! - Italian Near Me - Bayside, New York

Apps were great , mozzarella and calamari , and I was getting excited for main course. Our party had different kinds of pasta and sadly it was awful . Too much pasta and the sauce was overflowing . Our server was really nice and efficient hence the 2 stars. Terrible , horrible. Sorry but you need to hire a new chef. read more

Papazzio Restaurant - Clam Linguine con Vongole - Italian Near Me - Bayside, New York

DO NOT ORDER OUT!!!! I did spent $150 and my husband had to go around the corner for food!! Wtf!! I have gone there for years been a regular for like 15+ years!! Omg!! Ordered the calamari and they sent me the little tiny pieces that no one wanted not worth $20!! For it!! Love Dominick but what is going on!! read more

Canollis amazing. The meals were all labeled well and we enjoyed not cooking for the night. Overall service and swiftness and convenience of curbside makes me re-order. read more

This is one of the best restaurants i have ever been to. First of all the food is amazing. I have been here a few times and it never disappoints. The wait staff is beyond compare. And their menu has extensive gluten free Options which are prepared with care in a separate kitchen. We will be lifelong customers read more

Nice service. Nice house red Meritage. Cool to sit outside. Traffic not too bad. Funky garbage smell wafts over Occasionally. Prices over the top. $24 for cold antipasto. I don't think so. Fried calamari was light and crispy and marinara was very good. Shrimp parm with veggies was just ok. Chicken scarpariello was meh. Corn starch sauce ???? Too many other really good Italian places in queens. We'll be going elsewhere. FYI. We were regular customers in the 80's and loved it. Not so anymore. read more

Call me an old soul, but we have always appreciated coming here to enjoy that Italian comfort food, with a little live music. Everytime we come, the host is gracious, and the service is refined and diligent, with the food never disappointing. The ambiance has that Sinatra motif, as the crowd usually is on the older side. This is a nice change of pace for us, as one must switch it up from time to time and embrace the different demographic spaces to which Papazzio does, masterfully. This review is short and sweet, but I must mention that in our handful of great Italian eateries in Bayside that we gravitate towards consistently, Papazzio is definitely high on the list. read more

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It was my first time coming here last night for dinner. The place is small and wasn't busy on a Sunday night. Appetizers: Baked Clams..was so delicious! The sauce was so flavorful! Entrees: linguine with clams and the filet mignon. Both were delicious! Dessert: Oreo Chocolate Mousse Cake was so good!!! Very addicting. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. I would definitely come back for the food. The only thing that I was disappointed about was the restrooms being downstairs and there was no long mirror in the restroom for women to look at themselves! I know this may sound silly to men..but women like to do a little self check before they go back out to the dining area. I wish they had this feature in the restroom. Overall, great place and great food! read more

Papazzio Restaurant - Linguine with clams - Italian Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Greeted so warmly by a waitress at the door. We ordered the meatball appetizer, they had good flavor, a bit overworked though and only warm. Ordered two specials, fettuccine and lobster scallop shrimp mushroom and spinach pasta dish, ravioli and chicken cutlet with mozzarella and the rigatoni and shrimp with Gorgonzola cheese off the regular menu. Hard time choosing which was best. All fresh and tasty. The apple tart was killer. The cab franc from the finger lakes was delicious as was the cab merlot petite Syrah blend. read more

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Service was wonderful and everything was fast. Ordered the mussels in red sauce which was really good as well as the pasta dish i ordered. Would definitely recommend comin read more

Papazzio Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Bayside, New York

We went to Papazzio to celebrate my graduation, I went with my bff, sister and niece. Since we came In the waiter Darius made us feel like we wanted to stay and not pick another place. He was super nice, welcoming and funny and gave us an outstanding service. The food was delicious his recommendations for us were perfect he knew what he was doing. We loved his voices. read more

Papazzio Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Bayside, New York

Visited here for the first time last night with my husband and daughter to explore their "Restaurant Week" Meñu, which we were really excited about. A 3 course meal for $45? What's not to love? We started with the calamari and salad- which were pretty good but extremely small. For dinner we had Chicken Parm and Chicken Francaise. I was very clear to ask the server about this meal and she told us that the Chicken Francaise was 2 pieces of breaded chicken over veggies. When the meal arrives, it is literally the smallest plate I've ever seen, with 1 small piece of chicken over a few veggies- meanwhile the chicken parm had 2 pieces of chicken and was a decent size. When I asked her about this she says "oh yeah, I'm sorry I gave you wrong information, but for restaurant week it's smaller portions" That was confusing because 15 mins prior she mentioned nothing of this, and said we get 2 pieces of chicken! We did have a tiny bit of Parm left and asked her if we could take it to go. (Figured our little girl can have it for lunch the next day). But when it never came, she said "oh I'm sorry I thought you said you DIDN'T want it" I was pretty frustrated at this point and kept my mouth shut, but she did make it right by asking the kitchen to whip up another piece of chicken Parm for us to take to go.. this we did appreciate. Overall this place was "just okay" and the restaurant week portions are on the smaller side, so if you're coming in just be aware of these things! FYI the Oreo chocolate mousse was very very good! read more

Food was good. Staff was nice. My only negative feedback is that I ordered spaghetti and they broke it into small pieces. That really irritated me. Each piece was an inch long, making it hard to stay on my fork. Breaking spaghetti is like a sin. The baked clams could of been more crispy on top but they weren't bad. Don't know if I'll order that again. Fried calamari with marinara sauce is tasty. read more

My girlfriends and I took advantage of the Pasta Special night. So many great things to note: 1) My friend was seated prior to the whole party getting there. 2) It was relatively busy for a Wednesday night and parties were seated with some space between 3) The apps were so delicious: Mozzarella in Carozza, Grilled Portobello, and Fried Calamari (sorry dove right in and didn't take pics) 4) Neverending freshly baked bread with a scrumptious white bean olive oil dip 5) I had the Rigatoni with Shrimp, Spinach, Tomatoes in a garlic sauce: FANTASTIC and still so reheated as a leftover. 6) With the small space we had left for dessert, the five of us shared the Salted Caramel pie, Oreo Mousse, and as recommended, the Apple Cinnamon Tart. All so delicious. 7) Alcoholic beverages were never empty for long. Plus you know me and my water, tap water in the bottle on the table so I could fill up at will is a nice touch, as well as replacement bottles even before the one was empty. 8) Saving the best for last: service by George was beyond great plus the owner took the time to check in on us. Good ambiance + delicious food + fantastic service = five happy ladies!! read more

Papazzio Restaurant - So so scrumptious!! Cream sauce was so tasty! - Italian Near Me - Bayside, New York

My family and I had Papazzio cater a function. The food, wait staff and Dominic were professional, hard working, clean and the food was amazing. We will definitely use them in the future and will patronize the restaurant. Thank you so much. Rosemarie Timpa read more

Came here on Christmas Eve, such a good experience! The food was excellent and the ambiance was very nice. Small, intimate restaurant with great service. Will definitely go back! read more