Vinny&#x27;s Pizzeria

It's our favorite restaurant. Great Italian dishes that encompasses way more than the standard…read moresouthern Italian fare prepared by a real Italian born chef. The cost is moderate & the staff is attentive & friendly without hovering. We come regularly from Huntington & deal with the horrendous traffic because the food, ambiance & staff are that good.

Very good place for delicious Italian food and pizza. I've…read morenever been here before my friend took me here and I was very happy with the Margeretta and the Grandma Pizza. Better taste than most other places. The Staff was Extremely friendly and helpful, And next time I have to go here for one of their Delicious Italian Dinners

Personalized pizza

Chicken + broccoli rabe

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Lasagna alla LOMBARDA

Trattoria 35

3.9(648 reviews)

0.8 mi•Bayside

We were in the mood for an eggplant parm hero but unfortunately, that is only available for lunch…read more Luckily, they do have an eggplant parm entree on the dinner menu. It was just okay, I think it would have been better on a hero. The mixed vegetables on the side were delicious. We also got a mushroom pizza that was very good. I believe the complimentary bread is made from their pizza dough and it was great. We went for an early Friday dinner so we were seated immediately, but the restaurant was starting to fill up by the time we left. It seems like a popular place for locals. The service was good and quick.

As always, the food was excellent. All three chicken, salmon and skirt steak recipes were met with…read morerave reviews: Chicken Marsala, Salmon Oreganata, and Skirt Steak Rosemary.The service was outstanding and everything was done to make it run smoothly, even for the latecomers. It was a very happy event and reception, maitre de and all service staff worked tirelessly to ensure it was served graciously and the event continued in a warm and friendly manner. A really awesome and memorable experience.

Blackened Sea Bass

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Valdari NYC

4.0(207 reviews)

1.1 mi•Bayside

6/1/26 Stopped by for a quick bite and to check out the rooftop space. New photos. Had a great…read moreMother's Day dinner at Valdari on 5/10/2026! Manager Beatrice is truly a gem -- very attentive, super sweet, and made my family feel so welcome. The atmosphere was warm, family-oriented, and comfortable. The prix fixe menu was excellent from beginning to end. For appetizers, my mom had the burrata with heirloom tomatoes, and my sister and I had Nonna's meatballs, which were delicious. My sister had the rigatoni, my mom had the salmon, and I had the short rib of beef, which melted in my mouth like butter -- that's how tender the meat was. For dessert, I had the cannoli's while my mom and sister enjoyed the chocolate lava cake. Everything was flavorful and beautifully prepared. The bathrooms were also nice and clean, which is always a plus. My family and I will definitely be coming back again -- even if it's just to stop in for a lychee martini and the grilled octopus, one of my favorite meals. Highly recommend for a family dinner, date night, or casual night out

It was a very quiet late lunch on a Wednesday, with only one other table occupied. The restaurant…read moreis nicely decorated, featuring an open kitchen and a wood-fired oven, which gives the space a warm and inviting feel. Our server was very pleasant and happened to be the only one working at the time, though with so few guests, it seemed to be all that was needed. We ordered the three-course lunch special. One set included the meatballs to start, followed by the chicken Parmesan and bomboloni for dessert. The other included a Caesar salad, tagliatelle Bolognese, and tiramisu. There was a bit of a longer-than-expected gap between the appetizer and the entrée, especially considering we were essentially the only table being served, as the other guests had already finished their meal. That was a little frustrating. Aside from that, most of the food was solid. The only real disappointment was the chicken Parmesan, which was quite overcooked. It was unfortunate given that the kitchen was only cooking for the two of us. That said, the mashed potatoes, an unusual pairing with chicken Parmesan were excellent: perfectly creamy and incredibly smooth. The tiramisu was also quite good, but the real standout was the bomboloni. I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed them, since fried doughnuts wouldn't normally be my first choice for dessert. I would definitely return.

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Penne a la vodka with chicken

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Mojito

Graziella Restaurant

3.9(89 reviews)

0.2 mi•Bayside, Flushing

Food is great, but one of the owners is too frisky with the ladies! Sorry but no. I come to enjoy…read morethe company that I am with, the food and not be harassed by an old man trying to pick me up

I order pizza pepperoni pay they say 30 minutes no problem…read more Time pass and then plain pay and he add pepperoni on top. Uncooked just like this place is thatNot right

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The juiciest veal chop that you can only get it here

Primo Amore Italian Restaurant

4.0(111 reviews)

0.3 mi•Bayside, Flushing

The restaurant has an old school feel to it, from the table settings to the staff, which made the…read moreexperience all the more appealing. The staff is amazing and super friendly. I forget our waiters name but he made a lot of jokes, and gave menu suggestions. The food is really good. From appetizers to the desserts, with really big portions. I will definitely be going back... We devoured the desserts, so no pics

Amazing!!!! So underrated. The lunch special is $25 (until 4pm) and it is so worth it. It is a…read morefixed menu with a lot of choices, I ordered the lentil soup and chicken parmigiana with linguine, lemon tea, and Italian cheesecake. Everything was so delicious and the service was over the top. Beautiful ambiance. Definitely coming back.

Veal parmagiana

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Outdoor dining, semi covered

Riviera Ristorante

4.4(235 reviews)

0.9 mi•Whitestone

I have been trying to get to this restaurant for a while since so many people told me how great it…read moreis. No exaggeration. It's great. Service is attentive without being overbearing. They didn't rush us at all. Attractive decor with soft lighting. The star was the food. My chicken Rollatini was so good that my whole family wanted to order it the next time it's offered as a special. My wife's veal Marsala was tender and delicious. Everything was perfect. The portions were huge. We can't wait to go back.

We were there on a Saturday night for family dinner for eight. This is an old school style…read morerestaurant. The original one opened in the mid 1960's. Changed name and owner a few times and the current owner changed the name back to Riviera in 2010. White table cloths and knowledgeable wait staff. The kitchen will literally make any Italian food for you even if it not on the menu. The food is very tasty and they did arrived all at the same time. No dishes were taken away until everyone finished eating. A big thumbs up ! I get quite annoyed when wait staff starts clearing empty dishes while someone in the party is still eating. On the topic of Old School, hand writing bill ( no print out with suggested tips amount ). Just like what dinning was supposed to be.

1.2 mi•Auburndale, Flushing

The scene at 6pm on a Saturday

Frozen lemon dessert

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Michael & Sons Pizza & Italian Food

4.3(212 reviews)

This is arguably some of the best pizza I've ever had. The food is consistently fantastic, and…read moreservice is fast even on the busiest days. Their Italian ices are great and very flavorful. I found out about this place on TikTok after driving past it for years, and it lived up to the hype. A must try if looking for a new pizza place to try.

I have my go to pizza spot but wanted to try something new. Ordered the bbq pizza and water. Girl…read moreforgot to ring up the water and it was a whole ordeal. Had to do the pizza then the water with separate transitions. Not even sure if I received the right change. Using a cc is a $10 minimum. Pizza was okay.

Classic looking inside

Extra Large 18" Regular Pie

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Concettina

4.5(144 reviews)

1.0 mi•Whitestone

My partner and I went here the first time last year and had and such an amazing experience that we…read morebooked this spot for our 15th anniversary recently. It feels very cozy, intimate, and romantic. The food tastes home cooked (yum), pasta is very fresh. The first time our server offered we can get a half order of 2 pasta dishes so we can try both out. The squid ink pasta is the best so this time we got a full serving. My favorite is the octopus! Service is always spot on, both times. We'll be coming back for our special occasions. One more plus, street parking is easy to find nearby.

What a neighborhood gem!! Daniella was a sweetheart, super nice and friendly. The place is cozy…read moreand lively. The food tastes like a nonna made it. The zucchini blossoms made me happy. The rigatoni was flavor on flavor. The tiramisu...best i have ever had. Will definately be back!!

Rocco DiSpirito visits Concetta in Sorrento Italy.

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Papazzio Restaurant

4.0(277 reviews)

1.0 mi•Bayside

Last minute dinner with 12 people and they were able to accommodate. Food was fresh and tasty…read more 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.

We had never dined here even though we've known it's been there for decades. We went this past…read moreWednesday 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!

Skimpy portions, overpriced.

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Jimmy's Trattoria

3.9(209 reviews)

1.4 mi•Bayside

•$$$

I've been coming here since 1992, when it was much smaller and still called Maria's. I moved to…read moreBayside from Arthur Avenue in the Bronx so was elated to find a classic NYC "red sauce" joint in my new neighborhood. From that day to now Jimmy's has remained excellent. A number of the same staff have worked there for decades, which speaks to the good vibe. In these days of increasing disconnectedness from our shared humanity, Jimmy's is like an old friend; relaxed atmosphere, welcoming neighborhood family vibe, and great food in generous quantity. One of the last of a dying authentic NYC breed. Keep it up Jimmy- you are doing God's work!

Overall good food you'd expect at your local Italian restaurant!…read more Came here for a Friday night dinner service around 5:45. The place starts getting crowded closer to 6:30. They start you off with a basket of warm Italian bread, garlic olive oil (This is yummy!), and crushed tomato sauce. We got the mushroom pizza to share (3/5)- not the best pizza, crust is on the thicker side of a NY slice, and the sauce was ok. If you add the garlic olive oil (from the bread basket) onto your pizza, it adds a great flavor! For my main dish, I got a penne alla vodka with shrimp. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Vodka sauce was incredibly delicious, shrimp were plump and well cooked (tasted fresh, not frozen) - which is hard to find in most restaurants. If you order an entree (not including pasta dishes), it comes with a side salad or spaghetti! Service was also friendly and very attentive.

Penne vodka with meatballs

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Sam F.

11 years ago

Just look at that guy Vinny. He's the man. He makes excellent Italian food because he is an actual authentic Italian man, as opposed to the various other ethnicities cranking out pizza nowadays. Do not construe this comment as racially biased, it merely serves to illustrate that if you want something real, it has to come from someone who was born and raised on it and has decades of experience with the craft. That's what you get from Vinny, dedication to the craft and decades of experience serving the masses of Bayside, Queens, NY. Try doing that successfully for 30+ years and tell me if it's easy. Nuff said, go to Vinny's and get a pie or two you'll see what I mean. read more

Salvatore B.

13 years ago

Whoever thought this pizza was good probably never left their block ..they use pizza sauce and a can of water to make their sauce . They season it with oregano garlic powder, sugar , salt ..this guy said he's been making pizzas for years and he stinks .. He charges $14.50 for 16 inch pie . Remind you he uses the cheapest sauce you can think of .he puts out an 18 inch house pay and you when you ask for a large he make you a 16 inch.vinny your food is terrible ..you won't make it .thenonly reason why your in business is because your near a few schools .. read more

Jay H.

6 years ago

I am impressed, Vinny's Pizzeria was certainly spectacular. Such an amazing addition to the neighborhood. Staff: superb. Attentive and professional. Each and every single menu item that we ordered was very fresh and yummy. Certainly worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

Connie M.

15 years ago

doesn't have much of a variety for you to choose from. He has amazing sicilian, and his rolls are also very good. Overall everything is great. read more

Zahra A.

8 years ago

Local pizzeria. Really nice family owns it. I moved to the neighborhood 9 months ago and have ordered or eaten here at least once a week.

Natalie R.

8 years ago

Pizza was pretty good, mozzarella should be better quality. They are very nice and trying to make your meal and you happy.

Konstantinos G.

194

15 years ago

great pizza, awesome sicilians, haven't tried anything but the pizza, but the pizza is excellent

Liza J.

5 years ago

Our favorite pizza place for authentic NYC slices. The staff are nice and the food is great.

Emily G.

15 years ago

Come here all the time, not much to choose from but their sicilian is amazing.

Peter J.

15 years ago

The sicilian is fantastic!

Gino C.

11 years ago

good people and pizza.

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