50 Best Italian Restaurants near Forest Hills

“Amazing“

“As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a gentleman behind the counter. He told us we can sit anywhere lol. Our food came quickly. The calamari was delicious and my pasta dish was not on the menu however they made it for me and it came out so good. Our waitress was very hospitable and accommodating. Check out Tuscan Hills if you're in the area.“

“Excellent food ? ?. Service was not so well. Great atmosphere and clean, but in the bathroom, not so good. Toalet sets are broken, and no toalet papers, water running nonstop not able to close. Overall, it was good.

Kid-friendliness: The server wasn't so friendly and took a plate when we were not finished with food.“

“The Pizza at Pizza Pasta City at 108th Street, Forest Hills NY is delicious. It has always been my go to spot. I sometimes dine-in and and sometime I call for a delivery. Today, 1/6/2024, its a New Year, my pizza was delivered quickly and the taste—> It gets even better. Delicious ? ?“

“Excellent quality, service and ambiance!“

“By far our favorite restaurant we visit in the city. Have been here over 500x and the tagliatelle with sheep’s cheese cabbage and shrimp will never get old ! Carmine runs a beautiful establishment on the UWS“

“Delicious fresh food, amazing specials wonderful staff and ambiance. Have been going here for Years. Highly recommend!“

“Wonderful Christmas Eve dinner on our visit to NYC. Service & Food were both excellent. Lovely family setting.“

“Everything was fantastic—the pasta was perfectly al dente. Wen tried their Swiss chard with pine nuts, mezze rigatoni, spinach ravioli, and pappardelle with lemon. The Negroni sour was also excellently crafted. Their gelato are freshly made in house daily and not to be missed. The only downside (maybe) was the portion sizes—they could definitely be more generous on the pasta portions. But overall a great experience.“

“A truly unique spot that was equal parts fun delicious and cool. The restaurant and menu kind of seems designed for groups of four. Pretty much every dish on the menu is something you’ve never had before. The menu stand out for me was the artichoke raviolo.“

“Old world styled service crafted for enjoyment & delivered to perfection. Superb Italian food w several preparations table-side. White table cloths & candles but not stuffy. We were lively and had a super memorable time. Table of 8. We will be back. Highly recommend East side location now on 46th street between 2 & 3. $$$“

“Best food, wines and service!“

“repas poisson excellent et canolli extra“

“Went for an investor lunch. Service was really good and accommodating.

Vegetarian options: There are a few options on the menu, but they can accommodate with certain dishes.

Dietary restrictions: Let the server know, as they can accommodate for dairy and gluten.

Parking: Hard to find a spot as it's in midtown just off Park Avenue.

Kid-friendliness: Can work for kids if early enough, but no kids' menu that I saw.

Wheelchair accessibility: Has elevators and bathrooms seemed accessible.“

“neighborhood diamond … love this place“

“friendly, clean, delicious lunch!“

“The food was amazing! OSTERIA did not disappoint! The way Italian food I’ve ever had! I will definitely come back! As an influencer I hope to influence my audience to try authentic Italian food! The cocktails and desert were so good! A 10/10 what an experience!“

“We used to frequent the Astoria location which was always so great. The new Manhattan location is no different. Somewhat smaller, but just very cozy and very nice looking. Amazing food as always. The flavors and taste are just the best. No matter what you order you will not go wrong. The service is top notch and Rocco and his staff are just the best at what they do. Just go, you won't regret it.“

“It’s great place with very delicious pasta and artesanal pizza! 🍝🍕“

“Wonderful Italian restaurant near the water in Long Island City. Definitely recommend setting a reservation as this place does fill up. The restaurant staff show great professionalism They were warm, attentive, and welcoming, providing prompt service. The cocktails were strong but both tasty and refreshing. From the pizza to the tartare to the pasta, everything was freshly prepared and full of flavor. It’s literally nothing like authentic, freshly prepared pasta and they nailed it. Definitely high on my list of top Italian spots I have experienced.“

“Food is yummy! My go to place in Brooklyn! Coda is excellent and the flatbread are also yummy! The Sangiovese red wine on tap is also nice! Highly recommend and make reservations in the weekend“

“Delicious food and great service“

“We had an amazing culinary experience here on Saturday. Everything we ate was beyond incredible and the service was excellent. We will be back soon! Thank you.“

“They have indoor and outdoor seating. It’s cozy and warm inside, limited tables. The staff is nice, the manager or owner was kind enough to bring us blankets when we got chilly while eating and watching the marathon runners today. The bolognese was yummy, and my friend and her mom enjoyed the focaccia sandwich and chicken caprese salad.“

“a great experience . high quality food“

“The food was extraordinary.“

“Service and ambiance are great here. Seating is a little tight resembling euro style seating, but it didn’t really bother us.

We also really enjoyed the house made cheese and the pork ragu, some of the other items were a little off but I may visit again someday to try it out again.“

“We sat outside. Our party was served quickly and efficiently. Food was very good.“

“It’s a restaurant that’s reminds me of my childhood and my early Twenties that was my go to Italian restaurant. I loved everything about this place and enjoyed the great food. I took my wife to celebrate our birthday together and talked about how amazing it was growing up in this neighborhood.“

“We happened to be walking by on a Friday night and my husband pointed it out. Our pasta was fresh and delicious and served so quickly. The staff was beyond attentive and professional. The bathrooms were gorgeous and clean. It delivered on all aspects. We had Zeppole with lemon curd for dessert and it was unreal!“

“Un pranzo speciale in un posto molto elegante e accogliente, la pasta alla norma più buona che io abbia mai mangiato e bucatini cacio e pepe davvero squisiti!!!!! Per non parlare del buonissimo fritto misto di pesce e verdure!! Il personale gentilissimo, complimenti ragazzi è stato un piacere pranzare da voi ❤️“

“Unforgettable!!! I highly recommend your restaurant!!!“

“Wonderful food!!!! The Ravioli with Broken Meatball Sauce was outstanding....and the Sangria was possibly the best drink I've ever had!“

“Walked in on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30pm - no wait, were able to sit down right away. Ordered the caesar salad, fried calamari and the sicilian pizza. The caesar salad was delicious - well dressed. The pizza was not very hot - it felt like it was sitting in the back under a warmer for a while. That said, the dough is chewy in the middle and crunchy on the bottom. It is a must try when visiting. Lastly, the highlight of the meal was the spumoni classic ice cream - pistachio, vanilla, chocolate - absolutely delicious.“

“This place has an ambiance so captivating, it starts nourishing your soul even before the first bite. The service and flavors are truly exceptional, each element carefully curated to create a flawless dining experience. Everything here feels as it should be—perfectly balanced and utterly delightful. I wholeheartedly recommend experiencing it for yourself.“

“I wanted to come to Ammazzacaffe for a while. One of my friend told me that they have a great wine list and authentic Italian food. Last night was a good day to go so because of they have a limit of seats I made a reservation before I go. I have a glass of Toscana Rosso and because it is happy hour I get two for one. That is awesome! I order pasta so I only have Sea Trout Tartare as an appetizer. I love that they make it sour and taste so delicious. Quadrotti and Reginette are very good and perfect cooked pasta. Service is nice and friendly. I enjoy so much of this meal. I will probably come back when the weather is warmer.“

“I’m so happy our original Christmas Eve reservation was cancelled and we found this gem. It was perfect. Romantic ambience, beyond excellent service, food was delicious, drinks were strong. My boyfriend and I shared: Appetizers: -Seared scallops: I know right, scallops. Generic usually? But these were in an amazing sauce which was devoured with our side of bread. -Octopus carpaccio: Perfect amount of freshness to balance the rich scallops. Main: -The wood fired fish for two: they brought the fish out from the kitchen to show us the fish in flames and that was very cute and appreciated -Meatless Rigatoni: I seriously held on to this dish to the very last moments even though I didn’t have enough room to finish it lol I was obsessed with the sauce Dessert: - Panna Cotta: the balsamic reduction was something I did not expect with this dessert but it was magical“

“Stumbled upon this spot while walking through town - the service was fantastic and the pork sandwich was the best bite of food I had in a while! If you’re looking for a cozy local spot with phenomenal food yet chic vibes, this is your place.“

“Dinner with a large-ish party (7ppl) on a Sat night - excellent overall. Terrific waiter (charming Serbian fellow), delicious food, warm buzzy ambience, great FOH staff too. Good cocktails; to start loved Patrick’s Focaccia, the 24 mo. Prosciutto di Parma, fritto misto, fluke crudo and escarole salad; for mains, all the pastas were great as were the heritage chicken, the swordfish and the porchetta. Great experience, will def return.“

“Fun indoor/outdoor dining environment and delicious food make for a nice night out!“

“This is such a cozy cute restaurant. Service is quick and efficient and I absolutely love their desserts they are huge and fair priced (try their tiramisu). I always go for the pizza, its not the best pizza in NYC but its light and crispy and worth it for the whole experience!“

“The Sandwiches just like in Florence !!“

“Absolutely our favorite dining experience during our trip to Brooklyn & Manhattan!! My wife has some unique allergens, and the team was incredibly sincere, humble, genuine, creative….and HONEST! We started with concern and quickly jumped to total enjoyment of the food, service and atmosphere. We are grateful to the chef for customizing the trout — creating a phenomenal dish. Bryony (sp?) was kind and attentive. An all-around memorable night from our trip!“

“A wonderful restaurant - delicious food, wine, marvelous service. Thank you“

“I recently dined at this restaurant and was thoroughly impressed! The pappardelle with truffle sauce was absolutely delicious—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. I also tried the Four Seasons pizza, which was equally amazing. Both dishes were exceptional, and the overall dining experience was fantastic. I can't wait to return!“

“First I would just like to say that the view from this restaurant is absolutely amazing. The rooftop terrace is beyond words. The food is very elegant. The staff went above and beyond what I expected. The food is mouth watering. I can't wait to go back for more. And if any of the staff every moves to Michigan you should look me up for a job. You were beyond perfection.“

“Old world styled service crafted for enjoyment & delivered to perfection. Superb Italian food w several preparations table-side. White table cloths & candles but not stuffy. We were lively and had a super memorable time. Table of 8. We will be back. Highly recommend East side location now on 46th street between 2 & 3. $$$“

“THE best Italian cuisine in NYC. Period. Bring the crew and make sure to order the butternut squash tortelli and bottle of Lambrusco.“

“I took my mother out for dinner on her birthday and we loved this restaurant so much. When we came it started to get crowded, but to my surprise the server was on point handling and dealing with everyone as best as he could!

Vegetarian options: Everything tasted good!“

“As always a fantastic staff and amazing food!“