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Great time here! I would recommend a regular slice is teas if the Sicilian. We wanted to love the…read moreTri Borough but the flavors kind of melded together instead of packing the punch :/ Regular pepperoni was good and Check out the back patio "rose garden" for seating! They brought the slices to us. Will stop by again

This was our first pizza night of our trip. Ended up being…read morethe best pizza of the trip. We tried other 'institutions' and places featured in the Spider-Man movies. Taste tests all around. But this was the best pizza we had. The dough has that great tug you want so that your bite fights back with your just the right amount. Greasy and salty in all the best ways. Staff was so nice. Inquired if we were from out of town. Gifted us garlic knots as a welcome gesture.

Meatballs (~$14)

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Caesar Salad (~$15)

Milkflower

4.2(835 reviews)

10/10 on both pizzas: local 82 & ST The ghost. The service was good also along with the ambiance…read more Also; the music was fire so shoutout to whoever controlled the playlist. Milkflower is a lot more spacious than I expected, they have seating in the back and without reservations we walked and sat right in (party of 2)

The waitress working at Milkflower this afternoon is going to kill someone with an allergy if she…read moredoesn't get proper training on the menu soon. I've been coming to Milkflower for literal years and everyone here has consistently been so accommodating and attentive to my partner's vegetarian restriction. Today we were done working early and called at 3:30 to ask what time the lunch special (salad and a pie for $18) ran until. The woman who picked up said it ran until 5. We arrived just after 4. Once seated we asked again about the special - she confirmed it was still running and let us know that the salad was currently a Caesar salad. When we asked about the salad dressing, she told us it was vegetarian. The problem? It contained anchovies (the name of the dressing is lemon anchovy, printed on the menu). Even more concerning, our server appeared not to know what an anchovy was. For anyone with dietary restrictions, that's not a minor oversight -- it's a serious issue. If staff members are answering questions about ingredients, they should have a basic understanding of what's actually in the food they're serving. She went on to say there were no actual anchovies in it, that it was "just the name of the dressing." She again insisted there were no anchovies in it. When I pressed her further, she finally admitted that anchovies are blended into it. Again, I explained that means this dressing is not vegetarian, as literal fish are in it -- whether whole or blended, the dressing contains fish. When we explained the issue and asked about alternatives, none were offered. Not a different dressing, not a simple olive oil option, nothing. The complete lack of flexibility or effort to accommodate a reasonable dietary request was astonishing. She continued to offer the dressing on the side to my partner, which he cannot eat. 15 minutes later after ordering the salad with no dressing, the waitress came to our table to tell us the lunch special had actually ended at 4. We told her we called ahead and the woman we spoke to (presumably her since no one else was working, and since she herself believed it was still running when she sat us) said 5. There was no apology, no accommodation, no attempt to honor what we had been told over the phone -- just a shrug. For a restaurant that values customer service, especially for repeat customers, this was incredibly frustrating. We left without eating here. Mistakes happen. Phones get miscommunicated. Staff don't always have every answer. What made this experience so disappointing was the total absence of customer service at every step. We were given incorrect information, served misleading ingredient information, denied any reasonable accommodation, and offered no solution despite being loyal customers. Milkflower has always relied on its neighborhood reputation, but experiences like this make it difficult to justify returning. There are too many restaurants that value their customers and take dietary concerns seriously to settle for this level of indifference. If you have an actual food allergy (specifically seafood) please do your due diligence. If Milkflower management is reading this, please educate today's server that an anchovy is a fish, not just the name of a salad dressing, and that your lunch special ends at 4. Or hire a waitress who isn't so clueless.

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Bellucci Pizza

4.2(212 reviews)

1.7 mi•Astoria

Crust didn't have a lot of crunch; square pizzas were definitely a lot better. As far as service…read moregoes, the owner didn't seem really excited to see us and it was a Sunday and no one was there. Maybe it's better when it's hot off the oven but on Sunday, it seemed that the pizza wasn't that good or just about average. But in a city that's supposed to the best at pizza. I feel like it was subpar.

Moved to the area and was looking for a good pizza joint after living right next door to one in my…read moreold neighborhood. This was the first place I tried and it was pretty amazing especially the Vodka Roni! Ordered this for delivery so can't say anything about the service or ambiance, but the food did not disappoint! Vodka Roni - 5/5 - How can you go wrong with a pizza that has spicy pepperonis and vodka sauce on top of it?? A must get!

Pizza display at Bellucci Pizza

Cheese Slice

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Decent amount of space inside.

Vite Vinosteria

4.3(753 reviews)

We stopped by for dinner & drinks, they start u off with some great bread & olive oil, very good…read more Drinks Pinot grecio & Moscato both good went well with our meal. Appetizer we had the Burrata, wow it was delicious, melts in your mouth so good with the tomatoes & pesto great to also dip the bread into. Main dishes I had the Gnocchi Gorgonzola e Tartufo, yumm this was so good fresh tasting gnocchi , excellent flavor to this dish one of the best truffle dishes I've had in some time, so good Hubby actually came back the next day & got me one to go! Hubby had the Agnolotti di zucca very good as well, great tasting sauce & pasta. We manage to have room left for desert we had the Pistachio & Strawberry gelatos both very good & just the right amount of sweet to end our meal. Restaurant is a good size, nicely decorated dimly lit inside good for intimate date nights, service was good. Price wise on the high side but doable, everything we had was very good, worth the try we enjoyed our meal.

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.

Bufala pizza. Delicious flavor. Needs another minute in the oven.

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Melenzane alla Parmigiana

Grand Avenue Pizza

3.4(165 reviews)

1.5 mi•Astoria

They have a unique selection of vegetarian pizza slices available! My favorite is the Spinach…read moreArtichoke with Alfredo sauce. This particular slice has a thick crust, which is not very common in Astoria. The crusts they use vary between slices - some have thin crust, others have thick crust. It's a good balance of options, especially if you're with a group of people who are picky and need some variety. My husband and I have been here multiple times since moving into the area, and the guys behind the counter are always nice and get your slices out fairly quickly. Plus, they're open fairly late, which is a bonus when we're in the mood for a late evening slice. Worth checking out!

We still love everything about this pizza but place! We have been ordering from here since moving…read moreinto our old apartment. Their pizza, garlic knots, fettuccine Alfredo and chicken Caesar salad always hit the spot! My favorite place to order from on a Friday night! The guys working here are always so nice and when we order either pickup or delivery, it is always super quick. Definitely in my top 3 pizza spots in Astoria! Hands down.

Sicilian of the left and plain slice on the right

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Garlic Knots, Fettuccine Alfredo and slices

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Not bad

Rizzo's Pizza

3.9(694 reviews)

Good price for tastefully pizza, people are very kind and patient and have well manners.read more

Solid 4! We haven't…read morebeen inside here for years. Yesterday we stopped by after a day at the pool and it was honestly just ok ... The pizza was too thin for my liking, the extra cheese was odd and the pepperoni wasn't even crispy ... all in all the service was good and they have a whole menu aside from the pizza. We got two extra cheese slices, a slice with extra cheese and pepperoni, an order of garlic knots and 2 cans of coke for $18. I would definitely come back for those garlic knots though! Crispy and garlicky... that's the way to my heart. Thank you Rizzo's! You are a staple in Astoria! Period.

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Astoria Pizza

3.2(102 reviews)

1.6 mi•Astoria

Really great neighborhood pizza spot. Stopped in randomly when I was in the area. I wanted a…read morebuffalo slice and they made an entire pie. Food was made quickly. Prices are very reasonable. The buffalo slice is really tasty. The meat is Halal - so added bonus. They also have a juice bar inside. Environment is warming and inviting.

A very memorable and delicious slice of pizza. Crispy bottom, gooey cheese and the perfect ratio of…read moreeverything, dusted with too many seasonings available to us in the little shakers. Not sure if I was just very hungry or very sleepy but this slice of pizza was perfectionn! Casual interior with goofy and fun staff! Came back to grab another slice before I headed to the airport.

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Sac's Place

3.9(595 reviews)

0.9 mi•Astoria

The first of many wonderful dining experiences in NYC. Service is so friendly and welcoming. We…read morecame on a quiet Thursday afternoon, but business started picking up near the end of our meal, and deservedly so. The bread was great. My lobster crab ravioli was incredible and a generous portion compared to what I've gotten elsewhere for the same price. My husband enjoyed his pasta. Great wine list. If there was music, I didn't notice it. A must-try in Queens, especially if you're visiting the neighboring Museum of the Moving Image.

It feels like a classic NY Italian joint from a lost era. Founded in 1989, it also has elements of…read moreNY's 1940's and 1970's with the posters on the basement walls and the shiny ceiling engravings. The walls also resemble subway tiles that feels like an extension of the lower level of Grand Central's oyster bar. The food was really satisfying, hearty southern Italian style pasta and pizza. The red sauce is more tangy than sweet, which I appreciate. The pasta is good, and the free bread is top notch. The prices are fair given the large portion size. The service is prompt, and the waiter will make recommendations if asked. And the ambiance is unique and interesting (see the first paragraph). Would love to host a party here, there is a large backroom that can hold about 50 people. Definitely stop by to see the decor and get some classic NY Italian eats!

Complimentary bread

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Lobster crab ravioli in a brandy cream sauce

Rosa's Pizza

3.9(153 reviews)

1.7 mi•Astoria

Alright I might be bias because I've been eating this pizza since I was a kid but Rosa's has the…read morebest upside down pizza.. I always request a fresh pie and it never disappoints

Best pizza for money in NYC. $5.50 for a specialty slice that'll have you full the entire day…read more Barbecue chicken, mango habanero, and buffalo are elite. Even reheated they're immaculate. Can't recommend it enough

The guys behind the pizza

$3.75 Tasty but greasy!

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Il Bambino

4.4(1.4k reviews)

Pleasantly surprised this time around!…read more The Italian meatloaf was absolutely delicious, the meatloaf itself was flavorful and not dry. Don't sleep on their fingerling potato salad - it was unbelievably tasty! The price points are a bit steep though. I'd categorize this is a splurge meal.

I've been to Il Bambino countless times before, but this last visit was a little weird…read more It was restaurant week and all I really ever get from this spot is a panini obv, so I thought it was a good opportunity to try out some apps and dessert since the special came with it. We arrived over an hour before closing, but when I came in the hostess said they were closing and that if we wanted to eat we needed to order fast and have everything come out at once. We agreed, but then watched another duo walk in 20 minutes later and get to take their sweet time. We started out with their tomato soup and chickpea salad. Tomato soup was rich and came with a slice of bread with melted cheese on top, and the chick pea salad was light and refreshing. I had the Piggie Smalls as my main which is my go-to and was great as always. For dessert we shared a panna cotta and this chocolate dessert that had these chocolate crunchy crumbles on top that was out of this world. 10/10 food, wish I could've enjoyed it without being rushed.

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Joseph P.

6 years ago

Easiest 5 stars ever. First of all this guy knows pizza, the dough is perfection. One of my favorites in all five boroughs. So happy Philomena's is in Sunnyside. My favorite pie is the Dragons Breath, delicious and has just the right amount of spice. The owner is always welcoming, super nice . Keep up the good work guys!! read more

Kenny B.

3 years ago

What separates Philomena's from other pizzerias is each slice in the window is top notch. Each slice I've had in the window has been phenomenal and Dave the owner really puts pride in having a stellar and fresh window lineup. My personal favorites are the Classic cheese, pepperoni, Jersey shore, Spicy Mikey slices. read more

Ronald K.

2 years ago

If I can give more than 5 stars I would, because the pizza is soooooo goooooood. They offer both square pizzas by the slice and 12" round pies. You can't go wrong with either. They both use fermented dough which is amazing; the flavor and texture is light and out of this world. read more

Ellie N.

156

7 years ago

Just tried it this weekend and it's the best I have tried in sunnyside. Love the thicker slices we had zucchini, pepperoni and potato and they were all delicious. The personal pie Piccolo devola was so delicious. Come support this amazing pizzeria in sunnyside ! read more

Melissa L.

6 years ago

So big so good so awesome! Their 72 hour fermented dough really is something special! The margherita is by far my favorite. The service is always fast and nice as well. I will always return here when I need a fantastic pizza to live off of for a week! read more

Michael R.

259

3 years ago

Delivery person told me to suck it in Spanish. Very disgusting and disturbing that you would hire someone like this.

Marisa B.

2 years ago

Some of the best pizza you'll ever eat, and the vibes are even better (if that's possible).

Walter P.

5 years ago

Excellent pizza !!! Wish they were open for lunch hours...everything is good and delicious

Katie O.

5 years ago

Pizza was late. Delicious but cold. ----__________________________________________

Lindsey P.

7 years ago

I always order the personal pizzas and they are the best in the neighborhood!

Roxy K.

3 years ago

Hands down, best pizza in New York!

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