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    Sotto La Luna

    4.2 (183 reviews)
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    Essie L.

    We had high hopes as we heard so many good things about this place, and were finally able to try them when we had to be in that area in Queens one night. The place was nicely decorated, but tables are a bit too close together. Service was spotty but I think it's because they're understaffed. The servers were trying their best but we had to flag them down many times for different things. The food was mostly fairly good, although I'd say the pasta dishes were a bit bland and could be more flavorful (not necessarily salty). It's very homey, like something I could whip up at home, as I try to be health conscious when I cook. But that's not what I expect when I go out to eat, I expect bolder flavors.

    10/10/2025 -bday lunch!
    Edna G.

    I chose this place to have my bday lunch because they offered the cheese bowl pasta performance. Haha. Have always wanted to see it and try it. Getting here by google maps was easy taking the train. This was located in Astoria, NY. If driving, you can find parking but I would not drive in NY. This was a nice quaint spot for locals. Very beautiful inside with lots of green plants and big windows to see through. I saw there is outdoor seating if it's possibly crowded inside. I can tell it would be more busy with locals in the evening. It's a nice spot to have a date or have a group dinner. We made reservations for our family of 6 but it was not crowded on a Friday late lunch. The staff were very welcoming and attentive. Everyone chose a different dish to try out. I had a Peach Moscow Mule cocktail to start. It was good and strong. Choose: Casio e Pepe (****) - spaghetti with pecorino cheese and black pepper. The cheese bowl soaked in pure cheese and probably a little pasta water. They gave a lot and my daughter and I both got this. We should have shared. Margherita pizza (***) needed more cheese. Haha Calamarata pasta (****) - ring pasta with small bites of salmon. Would have been good if it had bigger pcs of salmon. Gnocchi (***) - gnoochi with cherry tomatoes and raw shrimp and cheese. I just didn't like the raw shrimp but that was me. Ragu (***) - fettuccine with fillet mignon. The meat was more than the pasta and needed cheese. They had other dishes I wanted to try. I love pasta and cheese! They also gave us a round of shots but not sure what it was but it was delish. All in all, the service was good, location and restaurant were nice, prices were decent for an Italian restaurant, and some of the dishes I would get again. I would recommend it here. [94R,2025]

    Samantha C.

    One of my fav Italian spots in all of Queens. Cutting straight to the chase here. The must get here is the Caico e Pepe. It comes table-side in a cheese wheel and it is everything! I heated up the leftovers this morning for breakfast and it was just as good as last night. Thursday night and the place was well attended. The host/server allowed me to be seated before my friend arrived and gave me my choice of where to sit. I found a spot by the window and it was the perfect spot to catch up with my friend when she arrived. The service was just perfect! The place itself is so cute. Dim lit and perfect for a date night. Their pizzas look sooo yummy and that will be for next time. I already am planning our next visit. I want to bring my sisters. They would eat this up.

    FETTUCCINE AL RAGOUT
    Alan S.

    Living in the neighborhood for over three years, this restaurant appeared crowded every time I walked by it. I finally decided to give it a try on a Monday, and I was not disappointed. I've been to Italy before and I've gotten a taste of how their pasta & pizza are. I'm not a huge food expert so it's hard for me to say what's "authentic" but the food here tasted similar to what I had when I was in Italy. Pizza tasted completely different than your typical pizza store because all the ingredients here just tasted more "fresh". I kept it simple with the Margherita pie & I'd definitely get again. It wasn't heavy & perfect size to share as an appetizer. Ragu: Rich, hearty, and full of flavor. The fettuccine was perfectly al dente, and the filet mignon ragout had a deep, slow-cooked taste with tender meat and just the right balance of tomato and sauce. A comforting classic done right. Pomodoro: Simple, and fresh. The sauce was light but vibrant, with sweet, ripe tomatoes and a hint of garlic and basil. Perfectly paired with al dente pasta for a clean, classic taste. Overall, if you want a taste of Italy in Astoria, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try!

    Pizza Sampler
    Harold D.

    Great authentic Italian spot in Astoria, NY. Spoke with Gianluca and he was very hospitable as our server. We ordered the Pizza Sampler and one of their specials - my Italian wife approved of all the dishes we ordered. The seating and setting inside is nice for a date night out. I'd definitely come back here to try their other dishes

    FUSILLONE ALLA BOLOGNESE VEGANA
    Danielle P.

    Solid Italian spot. If I lived closer this might have ended up being my go-to, but I have to say that Vite is still a cut above this place. With that out of the way, Sotto La Luna does have good food. The ambiance here really feels like you're stepping into the kitchen of an Italian restaurant (in a good way). The kitchen is out in the open, so you can see your food being prepared if you're sitting close enough. We had just come from Sala's happy hour next door so we were good on drinks. We kicked things off with the arancini which were good but really needed a kick or some type of acidity - I wasn't a fan of the white sauce they served it with. The margarita pizza's crust was good, but the cheese and sauce were a bit watery in the middle. We tried their vegan pasta which was also good, but tasted like something you could easily make at home. I'd come back and try other things here to give it another shot though.

    TOP DISH CACIO E PEPE AMAZING!
    Jennifer T.

    I came here for dinner with my husband and sister unfortunately on a 95 degree day. The restaurant had no air conditioning. If we would have known that we would have went someplace else and dined here on a different day. We started out with the arancini which was AMAZING! The rice inside was so creamy! We also had the insalata cici for an appetizer. It sounded good, but it was too dry to eat. It needed way more dressing than it had. We all had homemade pasta dishes fettuccine with filet mignon, granchio, and cacio e Pepe. The were all very good, but the cacio e Pepe was by far the BEST! It was one of the best cacio e Pepe pasta dishes I ever had! We didn't stay for dessert because it was way too hot! I recommend Sotto La Luna in Astoria!

    ARANCINI DEL GIORNO
    Tyla B.

    Had a good time with the family. Food was good but got cold fast... possibly bc we were sitting near the door. Arancini was... interesting but the sauce was banging. Service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and explained anything we had questions about on the menu. Standouts: Pistachio Gelato Focaccia Tagliere Shirley temple, Peach mojito, Passion fruit Mule

    Linda M.

    Went on 1/1 - they were open! I'm so happy we finally made it here because I've passed by so many times and it's been on my list of places to try. We ordered the aranchini rice balls for a starter, then the tonnarelli cacio e Pepe and the soleluna as entrees. The rice balls were absolutely amazing, highly recommend! Perfect temperature too, as I've had rice balls that burnt the roof of my mouth. Excellent texture and flavor in each bite with the mayonnaise sauce. The tonnarelli pasta dish comes with a cheese wheel on a cart with a man that spins the pasta around and serves you the pasta fresh drenched in the cheese. Very intriguing experience but the pasta itself was too rich and heavy for my taste. Very thick and would not be good alone without other dishes to break up the taste. The soleluna is a half calzone and pizza combination, highly recommend ordering this! Excellent flavor with a balance of the red pizza and the white cheese of the calzone. Overall definitely coming back! Love the lights and live plants hanging on the pergola-like ceiling. The service was very prompt as well. Great experience!

    Parppardella with lamb ragout
    Jason M.

    What a great place. I visited while on a business trip and had a wonderful meal and service. I was able to use the InKind app too.

    FRITTO MISTO
    Samantha J.

    Cute place. Service was slow. And servers were pretty much just tossing your plate on the table. The frutti misto appetizer was great. Loved the mixture of calamari, shrimp, zucchini & artichokes. Cacio e Pepe was good. Loved that it was prepped in the Parmesan wheel.

    Jason T.

    Ate here today during my late birthday for dinner to try this place out for the first time. We had definitely shared and ate different kinds of pasta and shared the olive pizza that it tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive, friendly and super fast. We couldn't agree more about it. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :)

    Baked cheese caponata
    Tony J.

    Great Italian restaurant in Astoria. The star of the seating is right at the kitchen bar where you are blessed w a real show watching the magic happen w the food being prepared. The chefs put on a true performance decorating , manipulating and plating all the great food. No changes to menu take note so no substitutions. Great selections of beer and wine. I had the menebra lager and my girl the peroni on tap. Pizzas are amazing and a must try. We had the veggie and it'll fill you up and has broccoli rabe on it which is a change of pace. Also had the bow tie pasta special w a nice light cheese similar to goat cheese. As appetizer had a baked cheese caponata. Service was a little pushy bc they want to turn tables so kept coming back every minute saying are you ready are you ready and wanted all food ordered at same time.

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    I tried the cacio de pepe dish, was good was EXTREMELY SALTY. I ended up having a salt overload...

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    Vite Vinosteria - Pappardelle Bolognese

    Vite Vinosteria

    4.3(753 reviews)
    0.5 miAstoria
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    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.

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    Vite Vinosteria - Bufala pizza. Delicious flavor. Needs another minute in the oven.

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

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    Vesta - fries

    Vesta

    4.3(789 reviews)
    0.8 miAstoria
    $$

    How have I never reviewed this gem before? I absolutely love Vesta. It's a cute and cozy place with…read moresuper chill vibes and an atmosphere that can't be beat when you're in the mood for a glass of wine on a slow night to catch up with a friend. (And that's what I usually do since she lives around the corner, lol.) The appetizers are appealing and always delicious - it's usually what we stick to ordering - the Meat & Cheese board, the meatballs and also of course steamed mussels. I think they also have a brunch menu, which I'd like to try soon. The service is also great - the staff is always patient, never rushes us and is always pleasant. I really enjoy coming here.

    Came here for brunch this past weekend. The space is a plus: tables are spacious and well spread…read moreout, so it doesn't feel cramped. There was only one server working the floor, but with just two tables occupied, service was quick and attentive. Hard to say how it'd hold up on a busier day. The food was a mixed bag -- some hits, some middle-of-the-road. The burrata was one of the better plates. Creamy and fresh, a solid start to the meal. The truffle fries also landed well -- crisp, and the truffle came through without being overpowering. The lasagna was the weak point. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't memorable either -- nothing about it stood out enough to recommend. Dessert was the high note. The "Baby Jesus" is genuinely decadent -- rich and indulgent, the kind of thing worth saving room for. One letdown: no mocktails on the menu. The only non-alcoholic options are two non-alcoholic beers -- no fruit juices or anything else. Worth flagging if you're coming with kids, since the choices are thin.

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    Via Trenta Osteria - Linguine Nero ai Frutti di Mare Fra Diavola

    Via Trenta Osteria

    3.8(557 reviews)
    0.8 miAstoria
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    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.

    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.

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    Via Trenta Osteria - Holiday decor

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    Pappardelle ai Funghi Selvatici

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    Macoletta

    Macoletta

    4.4(287 reviews)
    1.2 miAstoria
    $$

    I've come here on many occasions over the years with family or on dates, and it never disappoints…read more Great Italian food for an affordable price, and the service is quickly and friendly. My favorite aspect may be the outdoor tables on the sidewalk in warmer months, which also allow for well-behaved pups outside. Great hidden gem in Astoria

    [ deep sigh ] I wanted to love this place but it's nestled somewhere between meh and good…read more Taste-wise this place is excellent but execution is lacking in both food and service. It's a solid 3.5 stars so I averaged upward. The misses: I ordered what I believe was the most expensive item (chicken parm) and received the less than stellar experience (see picture) of a meal. As Rodney used to say: "it was fit for a king, here's King, here King." The chicken was precooked fully and then reheated after the sauce and mozzarella was placed above it. This is a twofold quick fire method of serving guests quickly and having those guests not return. To be clear the taste was superb but the texture was not. Think microwaved chicken but unlike microwaved chicken, my order came out somewhere between lukewarm and WTF?!? We ordered the Ill described beet salad with goat cheese that oughta have been named arugula salad with beets and goat cheese if there was dressing, I don't taste it. So I asked for some olive oil and S&P. I can conclusively assert that she brought salt and pepper. The jury is still out whether I received olive oil. The meatballs we ordered would make mamma cry, but not from happiness. They were overly salted and dense like some Balkan kabob kinda thing like spicy soujuks. Our waiter and waitress combo were very nice and equally aloof. The pleasant accent revealed that hospitality was not their first language. And now for the hit, and almost great: we ordered the truffle oil fungi pizza. Taste, and texture were excellent but it needed a wee more time for the cheese to fuse with the rest of the ingredients. I forgot to ask them to add olive oil atop of the mozz prior to placing the pizza in the over. Despite this detail the pizza still was the best item we ordered. Overall their cuisine was a valiant effort. I'll most certainly return (but after I diet try every other restaurant in Astoria that I haven't tried before and try again those that I have.

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    Macoletta - Counter seating and pizza oven

    Counter seating and pizza oven

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    (SM) Burrata Canvas

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    Rialto Ristorante - Pasta , clams I forgot the name of it very very good

    Rialto Ristorante

    4.9(24 reviews)
    1.0 miAstoria

    Let me start by letting you know I'm sorry for not being here for awhile…read more Now it's restaurant week and this is my first outing in a very time I'm starting to take advantage of this get get to know you kinda thing This restaurant Rialto Is now on the top of my to go list Staff was so friendly beautiful room lovely bar ( next time). My friend and I were seated and handed menus. ( hint) ask for the restaurant week menu Ordered the Cesar salad then the salmon and dessert Everything thing was perfect. They were as attractive as if we had a full price dinner ( which we will) Just a wonderful dining experience. Kudos to the whole staff

    Rialto is one of those places that instantly feels special the second you walk in. The vibe is…read moreelectric, the food is outstanding, and the hospitality is on another level. Larry behind the bar, Dominick, Carmine, and the entire staff make you feel like family from the moment you arrive. There's an energy to the place that's hard to describe -- fun, warm, welcoming, and genuinely memorable. You can tell everyone there truly cares about creating an amazing experience. And the food absolutely delivers. The chicken parm was one of the best I've ever had. Every dish we tried was incredible. Can't recommend Rialto enough. One of those rare spots where the atmosphere, service, and food all come together perfectly. We already can't wait to go back

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    Dining room facing bar area

    Rialto Ristorante - Panna cotta

    Panna cotta

    Rialto Ristorante

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