Perfect food and experience. Great presentation, full portions, and relaxed at the bar before our reservation.
F J
Backyard is super cute. Great food too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Chao
A cozy local Queens gem with traditional European interiors and a classic feel. The Vongole Oreganata (baked clams) appetizer was the highlight of the meal—rich in flavor and generously portioned. We also spotted the melon and prosciutto at a nearby table that looked just as amazing. The flourless chocolate cake rounded out the meal nicely. Overall, great food in a warm setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joon
Great place for a nice Italian dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenna B
Delicious food, accommodating staff and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend the covered patio!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julie
Food is fantastic although I noticed that the portions are smaller than they used to be. Staff is very attentive and friendly.
Arantza QS
We visited Il Falco during Restaurant Week with two friends and unfortunately left quite disappointed.
The menu included an appetizer, main course, and dessert. We started with the burrata, which came with just three slices of fairly basic tomato, a bit of sun-dried tomato, and a supermarket-style burrata (very similar to the one from Costco, if not the exact same).
For the main course, we ordered the “Linguine Cacio e Pepe,” which were actually spaghetti, not linguine. Instead of the creamy texture you’d expect, the pasta was dry, and the sauce had settled at the bottom like a soup (as if it had been plated and left sitting too long before serving).
The desserts looked more homemade, which was promising, but the tiramisu I ordered had absolutely no sugar or sweetness at all. It was entirely bitter. We mentioned it to our server, and only as we were finishing up and asking for the check (just before closing, they offered to bring a different dessert). At that point, it felt too late.
To worsen things, the check came with the full menu price, including both inedible tiramisus, and they had automatically added a 20% tip (calculated on the taxed total, which pushes it closer to a 24% gratuity). Even though the bill itself suggested tipping 18% or 20%, we weren’t given a choice; the 20% was already included without a word.
The service was not rude, but also nothing beyond the expected. And while offering a replacement dessert was appreciated, it came too late and didn’t make up for the oversight, or the fact that they didn’t remove the faulty desserts from the bill, even after admitting the sugar had been forgotten.
Restaurant Week is meant to be an opportunity for restaurants to attract new customers and win them over with a great experience. If a restaurant cuts corners or downgrades the menu to make it more cost-effective, guests will assume that’s what the regular experience is like, and simply won’t return. Instead of creating loyal clientele, they’re just cashing in on one-time diners. I’ll Falco should see Restaurant Week as a chance to earn repeat business, not just make quick profits by cutting back.
Sadly, we won’t be going back, but I hope they reconsider how to envision restaurant week; I really think they could make a better use of this Restaurant Week spotlight opportunity.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Victor Abarca
We visited this spot during NYC Restaurant Week, expecting a decent $45 pre-fixe menu. Unfortunately, the food was… underwhelming at best. The burrata tasted like the lowest-tier supermarket version, served with basic pear tomatoes, and the pasta—while not terrible—had a sauce that felt far from homemade.
The real disappointment was dessert. We ordered tiramisu, only to discover it had zero sugar or sweetener—just pure bitterness. Even the staff tried it, admitted it had no sugar, and by the time they offered us a replacement dessert, the restaurant was closing, so the gesture felt a bit too late.
To top it off, the bill included a mandatory 20% tip (for a party of four), calculated after tax—so closer to 24% in reality.
The wine was the highlight, but that’s only because they didn’t have to cook it.
Would I return? No. But at least my friends and I left with some laughs, joking about how bad the experience was. If you’re considering this place for Restaurant Week, I’d recommend looking elsewhere unless you’re just in it for the wine and some unintentional comedy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Eloy Darío Tabeayo Álvarez
Food was mediocre and overpriced. A 20% tip was added automatically (calculated based on the total plus tax!!) without notice. The tiramisu had no sugar and was inedible.
The food was good and so was the service, however, I had a reservation for 4:15 as I saw on the website and location map that on Wednesdays they open at 11:45 rather than 4:30 that most days. I arrived at 4:15, where I was told they weren't open yet. Weird, because I had a reservation for said time. However, we waited and came in at 4:30 where we were seated and taken care of nicely. The food was good and we were the only ones there. I assume it was a mistake on the website, but other than that, great experience for lunch.
Robert Redding
The food was tasty, but both portions were small. The eggplant was good. I just wanted thicker cuts. Also, the mushroom ravioli was good, but I would have liked a tad more. The doors were also open, and it was kind of cold inside.
S Dorst
The Orecchiette Al Brocoli Rabe E Sausage are delicious 🤤 The homemade deserts deserve a prize 🏆
初心
We saw the menu on google maps and ordered three items: the rack of lamb, the shrimp and scallops, and the gnocchi. We only got two items, the lamb ($65) and gnocchi with shrimp and scallion($36.5). It’s totally different from the picture. Very disappointed with the price.
lisa
Loved discovering this place on our neighborhood. Food was great and we sat in the cute rear garden. Will be back for sure.
Perfect food and experience. Great presentation, full portions, and relaxed at the bar before our reservation.
Backyard is super cute. Great food too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A cozy local Queens gem with traditional European interiors and a classic feel.
The Vongole Oreganata (baked clams) appetizer was the highlight of the meal—rich in flavor and generously portioned. We also spotted the melon and prosciutto at a nearby table that looked just as amazing. The flourless chocolate cake rounded out the meal nicely. Overall, great food in a warm setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for a nice Italian dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, accommodating staff and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend the covered patio!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is fantastic although I noticed that the portions are smaller than they used to be. Staff is very attentive and friendly.
We visited Il Falco during Restaurant Week with two friends and unfortunately left quite disappointed.
The menu included an appetizer, main course, and dessert. We started with the burrata, which came with just three slices of fairly basic tomato, a bit of sun-dried tomato, and a supermarket-style burrata (very similar to the one from Costco, if not the exact same).
For the main course, we ordered the “Linguine Cacio e Pepe,” which were actually spaghetti, not linguine. Instead of the creamy texture you’d expect, the pasta was dry, and the sauce had settled at the bottom like a soup (as if it had been plated and left sitting too long before serving).
The desserts looked more homemade, which was promising, but the tiramisu I ordered had absolutely no sugar or sweetness at all. It was entirely bitter. We mentioned it to our server, and only as we were finishing up and asking for the check (just before closing, they offered to bring a different dessert). At that point, it felt too late.
To worsen things, the check came with the full menu price, including both inedible tiramisus, and they had automatically added a 20% tip (calculated on the taxed total, which pushes it closer to a 24% gratuity). Even though the bill itself suggested tipping 18% or 20%, we weren’t given a choice; the 20% was already included without a word.
The service was not rude, but also nothing beyond the expected. And while offering a replacement dessert was appreciated, it came too late and didn’t make up for the oversight, or the fact that they didn’t remove the faulty desserts from the bill, even after admitting the sugar had been forgotten.
Restaurant Week is meant to be an opportunity for restaurants to attract new customers and win them over with a great experience. If a restaurant cuts corners or downgrades the menu to make it more cost-effective, guests will assume that’s what the regular experience is like, and simply won’t return. Instead of creating loyal clientele, they’re just cashing in on one-time diners. I’ll Falco should see Restaurant Week as a chance to earn repeat business, not just make quick profits by cutting back.
Sadly, we won’t be going back, but I hope they reconsider how to envision restaurant week; I really think they could make a better use of this Restaurant Week spotlight opportunity.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
We visited this spot during NYC Restaurant Week, expecting a decent $45 pre-fixe menu. Unfortunately, the food was… underwhelming at best. The burrata tasted like the lowest-tier supermarket version, served with basic pear tomatoes, and the pasta—while not terrible—had a sauce that felt far from homemade.
The real disappointment was dessert. We ordered tiramisu, only to discover it had zero sugar or sweetener—just pure bitterness. Even the staff tried it, admitted it had no sugar, and by the time they offered us a replacement dessert, the restaurant was closing, so the gesture felt a bit too late.
To top it off, the bill included a mandatory 20% tip (for a party of four), calculated after tax—so closer to 24% in reality.
The wine was the highlight, but that’s only because they didn’t have to cook it.
Would I return? No. But at least my friends and I left with some laughs, joking about how bad the experience was. If you’re considering this place for Restaurant Week, I’d recommend looking elsewhere unless you’re just in it for the wine and some unintentional comedy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Food was mediocre and overpriced. A 20% tip was added automatically (calculated based on the total plus tax!!) without notice. The tiramisu had no sugar and was inedible.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Delicious pasta and meats
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was good and so was the service, however, I had a reservation for 4:15 as I saw on the website and location map that on Wednesdays they open at 11:45 rather than 4:30 that most days. I arrived at 4:15, where I was told they weren't open yet. Weird, because I had a reservation for said time. However, we waited and came in at 4:30 where we were seated and taken care of nicely. The food was good and we were the only ones there. I assume it was a mistake on the website, but other than that, great experience for lunch.
The food was tasty, but both portions were small. The eggplant was good. I just wanted thicker cuts. Also, the mushroom ravioli was good, but I would have liked a tad more. The doors were also open, and it was kind of cold inside.
The Orecchiette Al Brocoli Rabe E Sausage are delicious 🤤 The homemade deserts deserve a prize 🏆
We saw the menu on google maps and ordered three items: the rack of lamb, the shrimp and scallops, and the gnocchi. We only got two items, the lamb ($65) and gnocchi with shrimp and scallion($36.5). It’s totally different from the picture. Very disappointed with the price.
Loved discovering this place on our neighborhood. Food was great and we sat in the cute rear garden. Will be back for sure.
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