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    Roman Bistro

    3.8 (466 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The bread and 2 for 1 martini  so wonderful!
    Denise T.

    This is such a quaint Italian restaurant. The Martini's are so delicious and they are generous on the pour your designated driver can only have 1. The bread at most Italian restaurants is always tasty, warm and paired with the seasoned oil for dipping and they don't disappoint. The food portions are good and service was great.

    Melody B.

    We went to Roman Bistro to celebrate my Uncle's birthday and we had a lovely time! We were a larger party, and the restaurant was able to accommodate our reservation. The server was kind and attentive to each persons needs. Loved the music and where our table was located. Loved the chocolate martini and eggplant for the appetizer! I went with the gnocchi for my entree. It was so delicious and I was able to take home my left overs. Great neighbor spot!

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    Sarah K.

    My husband and I went to Roman Bistro for Restaurant Week. It's sort of off the beaten path and nestled in the heart of Forest Hills. I wasn't sure what to expect, especially upon entering the place and feeling more of a bar food type vibe. But this play is way more than bar food! With Restaurant Week, you get a three course meal for a set price. I wanted the chicken croquette but the waiter thought it was sold out, so I ordered the apple gorgonzola salad instead. One of the managers came over to tell me that they weren't and she decided to allow me to get both! The salad was very complex with cranberries and pecans and apples in it. The finishing touch was the creamy balsamic dressing. The chicken croquette was different and unique consisting of creamy chicken and potatoes and peas, sort of like a chicken pot pie! For my entree, I ordered the lobster ravioli. I was a little disappointed because the menu stated " 2 jumbo raviolis," and I thought there wouldn't be enough food. Boy was I wrong. The raviolis were the size of the palm of my hand with large chunks of lobster amidst a creamy, buttery sauce. The meal was absolutely delicious! I finished my meal with the Strawberry Scooter Crunch Truffles, which tasted just like the nostalgic childhood treat! The flavor was complex and tasty, and I couldn't quite figure out the taste and ingredients. Nonetheless, the dessert was fabulous and left me wanting more! I believe this place often gets overlooked, but I know that I'll definitely be back to this unexpected gem in the heart of Forest Hills!

    Chicken Anthony
    Carrie Z.

    Visited Sunday around 2 when they opened. Great food and drinks. This is the chicken artichoke piccata and the chicken Anthony. Also had the lemon basil Collin's drink. Definitely recommend Roman Bistro

    Port wine burger and sweet potato fries.
    Colleen E.

    I like this place. They have a great bar and the ambiance of the place is super nice. Beer selections are really good. We had fried zucchini, port wine burger and chicken parm sandwiches. All were served piping hot and all were very good. Love the creamy horseradish sauce served with the zucchini. And the complementary bread with sun-dried tomatoes and olive tapenade was super yummy. Our server David was very attentive and very personable.

    Christine B.

    Excellent food! Service is great! The bar area can get a little loud if it's crowded. Highly recommended.

    Wedge Salad
    Trish T.

    Passed this place last week on the way to a county fair and decided to pop by last night for dinner. The huge bar spreads out in front of you as you enter. Quite a few folks were having dinner there. I'm glad we reserved a table in advance. The bistro looks huge on the outside, but it's surprisingly small inside (not that many tables). The place filled up pretty quickly at about 6:30p with what appeared to be a very regular crowd who've been coming for *years*. Our server was super friendly and helpful - pointing out tasty/popular dishes. *Tip - most dishes are big portions - you'll likely be leaving with leftovers! We started with a nice cab and salads --- me: caesar w/ anchovies (the dressing was a very tart vinaigrette- not creamy - and not my fave); husband: a wedge (again not a typical wedge - the copious amount of blue cheese dressing which was unusually flavored was not a fave). Our server had recommended the beet salad - should've done that! I ordered a recommended entree -- the crab cakes w/ Parmesan cheese risotto & Brussels sprouts. The crab was excellent - and the huge portions meant I was able to enjoy the 2nd of the 2 crab cakes the next day! The risotto was flavorful and creamy. Husband ordered the chicken anthony & really enjoyed it. The goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes, & chicken in a lemon, butter, cream sauce on linguini --- all of it rich, yummy comfort food (pasta was a bit over cooked). No dessert -- but our super nice server brought some super flavorful house made limoncello to welcome us to the bistro and hope that we'd return. No problem. We will!

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    Never had a bad meal there, always hot. I like to try different cocktails there too. Service is mostly very good... experienced waitstaff

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    2 years ago

    Great food, service and open on a Monday! I had a large group which the accommodated very well. Will definitely go back.

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    11 months ago

    the food is delicious and the workers are so nice! I love coming here and we got peanut butter pie to go.

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    1 year ago

    Lovely place for a meal. Prices were reasonable and the staff was friendly and courteous.

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    Pleased you had a pleasant dining experience. Thank you.

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    Wonderful to hear! Thank you! We look forward to your next visit.

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    2 years ago

    Best show in town! Great food. Great service. Nice bar area in the front and a quieter area in the back.

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    2 years ago

    Love their FOOD! Fresh, taste good. Choclate cake to die for. Well almost did, wz soooo perfectly RICH!!

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    The best wedge salad ever nice atmosphere reasonable prices friendly staff great selection

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    Thank you, you covered it all!

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    Although it takes some planning to order ahead, then pickup your order, the Ravioli is amazing…read more When you pick up your order, it's frozen. To prepare it, simply drop into boiling water, then after it floats to the top, wait a few minutes. I also ordered the Marinara sauce which was delicious. The owner friendly and helpful. He noticed that this was my first order, so he took some time to explain a few things and answer questions. Parking is on the street, and I had no problems finding a spot. It's a fun experience and I will definitely do it again.

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    Upstairs Bar and Dining Area
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    A friend told us how good Big Jim's was and we are so glad we decided to go try it…read more We were warmly greeted when we entered. The waitress was also very nice and accommodating the entire time. A man was also very helpful and brought us things we may need. I really enjoyed the super meaty and delicious meatballs on my meatball hoagie. The Marinara was really good. My husband's Italian and absolutely loved the veal cutlet sandwich. It was huge, crunchy and tasty. It made him nostalgic for the veal cutlets his grandmother used to make. The Fresh-cut Fries were good but weren't seasoned well enough. I also wish they were crunchier. We saw a man order the Stromboli and it was ginormous but looked delicious. He was a big guy and only ate about 25% of it. Got my mom a corned beef sandwich and she said it one of the best she had ever had. We're Irish and she loves them. There are lots of great things on the menu and will be back to try other things.

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