50 Best Italian Restaurants near Maspeth

“Wow, this place truly delivers! The pizza is one of a kind — the crust strikes the perfect balance, not too thick, and the sauce hits every note: sweet, savory, and just the right touch of tang as you chew. The location is prime, the space is clean and modern, and the owner? Incredibly warm and welcoming. He genuinely cares, chats with customers, and makes you feel like a regular from the start. The slices are fairly priced definitely better than most other places near by especially for quality pizza. This place definitely exceeded my expectations- totally blown away. Do yourself a favor and order the Grandma pizzas — they're absolute perfection. I'll definitely be back!“

“Eggplant parm, Chicken Franchise, Meatballs and spaghetti and the side of toasted italian bread ? AMAZING ? i have been eating here for years and glad to know now the cook is the own ! Danny is as authentic as his food is Delicious ? you have to try the spanish twist and Get The FLAN ? ? ?♥️???“

“Great service and excellent food. Enjoyed the music as well“

“This place reminds me of the old days, man!!!

I went in around 12:30, maybe around 1pm today. Immediately my attention was diverted to the old style dining area. Some may complain that it’s outdated or boring - they obviously never had a good slice at a pizza spot that hasn’t changed since they opened.

That’s what you get here as for surroundings. Then the food… that’s what caught my eye. This gorgeous Sicilian pepperoni pie was sitting in the window, and I knew it was fresh, hadn’t been sitting very long at all. I asked the gentlemen at the counter, “I only have $10 flat. Can you hook me up?” He follows up with a polite, “What you looking for?” I said I liked how the Sicilian looked. He said it was $4.75 per slice.

I asked if adding a soda would still be under $10 and he said their cheapest go for $1.25

Hell yeah, brother! So I asked him to throw another slice in the oven for me. Very, very nice and professional guy btw. Wished I would have caught his name.

I love it here. This is gonna be my spot when I’m tired from work and just want some damn food! Haha! Thanks guys, you did great in every aspect.

Lunch for under $10 in NYC. Who woulda thunk? 😋🥳“

“Great Italian food and a decent menu, not much choice but not too much. It's located next to Post Office 34 and is very trendy. The view and service are great, but it's noisy as there isn't much to absorb the sound. We ordered focaccia, roasted peppers and pasta. Everything is great and super fresh.“

“Absolutely the best food in NYC we finally got a bar seat this past Saturday was in the city for pride we have been trying for years everything was spot on crysathenn salad, the stuffed flatbread and lasagna and cocoa tiramisu“

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“Excellent quality, service and ambiance!“

“Went for our anniversary!! Had an amazing meal!! Wonderful service and great atmosphere!! Highly recommend!!“

“The cocktail selection is phenomenal, it’s balanced and delicious, even the people sat next to us agreed! My favorite dish is probably stuffed farfalle with snow crab. It’s creamy and just the right amount of crab, flour and sauce to balance each bite! You’ll be amazed!! Another go to is definitely steak. It’s lightly fried on the outside but juicy inside which is not overly oily, spicy crunch on top adds an Asian style kick. A gem place for sure!!💕“

“Easily one of the best meals of my life! Crazy creative! Only 16 seats, very special in all ways.“

“cameriera italiana con capelli corti. scortese e molto maleducata. non tornerò piu. non ha saputo ne servire il cliente oltre al fatto che dovrebbe farsi un corso di corretto italiano prima di parlare con un cliente in quel modo. pessima pubblicità al locale. peccato e mi dispiace ma non tornerò più.“

“Pleasant less formal atmosphere, but very efficient service. Delicious pastes. I highly recommend :)“

“This place is amazing the food is so authentic and filled with flavor, BUT I WITNESSED THE PREP COOK, he wears glasses directly in front of the bar counter. He met a female customer in the bathroom they were gone for at least 5 to 8 minutes together. It’s sad because this behavior would stop me from visiting this place with my family. He needs to be gone this is not a brothel to be intimate with customers. It turns out the female works across the street from the restaurant. Food is great but he just makes me and my wife very uncomfortable“

“Spectacular meal! Best veal and Taglioni that we have had….

Noli was excellent and we had a Barollo we will search out when we get home….

A perfect end to a first day in NYC of museum and a show….“

“I have been at least a half-dozen times, and they never disappoint. Service is nearly perfect; the food is absolutely superb (fish last night may be among the best I've ever had -- and I eat out a lot), and the personal attention is so appreciated. I'll be back --- and I HIGHLY recommend it!“

“I just love this place... !“

“El personal es muy amable, atentos y deliciosa comida.“

“The wait staff and food were absolutely amazing.“

“Atmosfera e cibo top! Consigliassimo“

“Cadre très sympa et pizza au top !“

“We had high expectations for Via Carota, but our experience was mixed. The first fungi dish we received was clearly burned, so we sent it back. The staff handled it professionally and brought us a replacement, but unfortunately the second one was only average and still not as good as we expected.

The atmosphere is charming and the service was friendly, which we appreciated. However, for a restaurant with such a strong reputation, the food didn’t quite live up to the hype during our visit. Hoping this was just an off day.“

“repas poisson excellent et canolli extra“

“Great food, warm and welcoming staff.“

“This is a great restaurant, last year (2023) we came twice and Ram was great, his service and attitude was fantastic, and this year (2024) we came back again just to see him (and of course to have some drinks and great food).“

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

“Amazing food, service, and atmosphere! Made a special celebration that much more momentous. Do not skip the prosciutto with ricotta or octopus apps-delicious!“

“Came to a wedding and the food is absolutely phenomenal!“

“An amazing time! Atmosphere was very warm and the food was incredible!“

“It was our first time visiting New York and da Toscano came highly recommended, and it did not disappoint! One of the best meals we have had in a very long time, and the service was second to none! Thank you for a wonderful evening 😊“

“EXCELENTE SERVICIO MUY ATENTOS, SALUDOS DE KEYLA B FOSTER“

“My husband and I have been going to Daphne’s since we moved back to Brooklyn. While food and service have been excellent without fail, Jackie is who keeps us coming back month after month. Her warmth, kindness, and knowledge are unparalleled, and we can’t imagine having a better time at dinner with anyone else.“

“Bar Mario has been on our list for a while. Glad we got to step in. The staff were super warm and welcoming, especially Natalie!! We sat at the bar and enjoyed our conversation with her along with some of the specials and recommendations for the night. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, so delicious and comforting. Highly recommend the lasagna. A lovely spot, so happy we finally got to try. Will be back soon!“

“We had our wedding at Rialto and couldn’t imagine a perfect ceremony and reception.

Dominic and the Rialto team were incredible. Super attentive and went out of their way to make sure our day was as special as can be.

We have no idea how but they managed to make sure the food was always fresh and hot when served, even the branzino, which is not easy to do all at once for ~75 people. Seriously impressive.

They really outdid themselves and we will definitely come back to Rialto for dinner which now holds a special place in our hearts. ❤“

“Visited on Tuesday evening quite late and had such an amazing experience at Osteria Nonnino. We shared a pizza to start, followed by fish and the vodka pasta for mains – every dish was absolutely outstanding. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and we felt so well looked after from start to finish. The food was honestly second to none. Such a hidden gem, would highly recommend to anyone in NYC.“

“Amazing dining experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We tried a few dishes from the menu, and everything tasted authentic with generous portions. The ambiance is cozy, and the staff was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Definitely a place worth visiting if you're looking for quality Italian food. Highly recommended!“

“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“

“The staff were amazing and so was the food! My Mom has a very restrictive diet and she was able to eat and didn’t have a reaction afterward which is rare for her unfortunately. We came into the restaurant 5 minutes before closing and was able to accommodate our large party. Cannot say enough good things!“

“everything. food is delicious!“

“Had a fabulous first time at Il Gigante. Sat at the bar - shout out to Matthew and Kayla for taking such good care of us. Great ambience, not too loud, but still a fun atmosphere. Food was exceptional. The pasta and all the ingredients were fresh and portion sizes were hefty! Great price for the food and drinks. Just all around fabulous! Cheers!!!“

“We went into Cafe Mars with little knowledge beforehand and we're pleasantly surprised by our experience there. The food was overall excellent. We went when they had the Japanese Italian fusion menu and loved most of the inventive dishes. The salt bread was our standout favorite and the tofu time was solid.

We loved that the staff and the ambiance made it feel like it was a fun celebration of dining. From the first seating through the plating and music, it felt like a welcoming and positive environment to enjoy inventive dishes.

The staff was friendly and professional. It made me feel like if the staff are this happy with there, then they must be treated well by the restaurant ( I hope).“

“Food is wonderful, vibe is warm, and service is excellent - was so nice to talk to a real human being when trying to schedule a group dinner (rather than an AI bot as some other local restaurants use). Still thinking about the spaghetti pomodoro“

“Atmosfera e cibo top! Consigliassimo“

“We came here last night at the last minute - no reservation. Doing that on a Saturday night in the trendy west village usually results in a firm “no” from the maître D’. Instead , our party of 4 was welcomed into a lovely restaurant , quiet yet lively with a very friendly and attentive waitstaff. Had a great time and would definitely return.“

“The pizza is excellent, there is a modest amount of space to eat in, and they have a bar so customers can enjoy an adult beverage with their meal. Friendly service and a reasonable wait makes this good value for one’s money. We will be back!“

“Delicious food good service“

“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“

“Excellent Roasted Chicken. Burrata, Garlic bread and Brick Oven pizza. The vibe is really nice and service is excellent.“

“This is some of the best food and the best dining experience I've ever had. Everything was so exquisite, thoughtful, flavorful, surprising, lovingly made without any frills. All you really need to do is glance at the kitchen to get it.“

“Had a great time at Misi last night. Ricotta crostini was served with nectarine; very good, still was nicely savory despite being fruit-forward. We also had the artichoke hearts; the mint made the dish exceptional. For pasta, we went with the tortelli and the lamb ragu. The tortelli was exceptional but I would try something other than the lamb next time; wasn’t bad, but wasn’t stand out. For dessert, we had strawberry and cream gelato and double chocolate gelato, both were great but the strawberry and cream was the better.

Thanks for the great night, Misi team!“