Italian
New Balkan Restaurant in Astoria: Dino’s Bar & Restaurant
Chef Dino Redzic seems to change his restaurants’ names more often than hip-hop star P. Diddy (or was it Puff Daddy?) changes his. First there was Amici Amore Italian restaurant and then it was Momento Italian Bistro. Well this time he is not only changing the name to Dino’s Bar and Restaurant, but he is also [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Wine by the Shot at Vesta Trattoria and Wine Bar in Astoria
Vesta Trattoria and Wine Bar (21-02 30th Ave 30th Ave N/W train or Q69 bus) isn’t going to change your world of culinary experiences. It is however, a fantastic place to go for a romantic night of Italian eating and drinking. The thing that makes Vesta a unique step above other restaurants, is that you can [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Manducatis Rustico- Cafe – Pizzeria Long Island City
Manducatis Rustica (46-31,33,35 Vernon Blvd 718-937-1312) better be damn good, as they take up three addresses on the famed Vernon Blvd. There are three parts to this pizza/cafe shop- the kitchen with the giant brick oven, the coffee/dessert shop and the actual dining room. They offer brick oven pizza, though not by the slice, traditional Italian food, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Top 5 Pizza Places in Astoria & Queens
#5 Sac’s Astoria 25-41 Broadway Specializes in coal oven–- great for the fresh toppings, crispy crust and coal oven taste. This Italian eatery also offers traditional appetizers and entrees. The ambiance is nice but casual- side walk tables in the summer are a plus!
#4 Trattoria L’incontro Astoria 21-46 31st St at Ditmars Specializes in brick oven–This decadent but slightly [...]
Rose & Joe’s Bakery & Sicilian Pizza Astoria
Rose & Joe’s (22-40 31st St btwn 23ave & ditmars) is often overlooked and underestimated. They don’t specialize in sticky treats or icing glopped cakes. This tiny bakery is famous for fresh italian breads, cookies, pastries and their unforgettable Sicilian pizza. The bread is served crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The tastey cookies, traditional italian [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Michelangelo’s Pizza Astoria
Michelangelo’s Famous Thin Pizza
29-11 23rd Ave. 718-932-2096
Michelangelo’s Famous Thin Crust Pizza is the answer to all those thin crust cravings. It’s as if the Gods of heaven swooped down and personally hand delivered this fine pie directly to the community of Queens. Fresh toppings are spread onto a thin crust with edges that are browned just enough [...]
Trattoria L’incontro Italian food Astoria
These days good customer service seems to be a thing of the past and it is becoming increasingly hard to find in the five boroughs. However, Trattoria L’Incontro manages to pull together great service along with superb Italian cooking that makes for a friendly homestyle experience. Located on 31st Street off of Ditmars Boulevard, Trattoria [...]
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