50 Best Italian Restaurants near Rockaway Beach

“The service is phenomenal with the one of a kind staff. The server was great with the kids, and the food was delicious. 5+ stars.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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“

“everything. food is delicious!“

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

“Experimentar o Amaro é uma experiência divertida!“

“What's there not to love about a huge piece of the foundation that makes up Williamsburg Bklyn. A lot has changed in the area but this place is standing strong on its ground. The food, the atmosphere, the service, the familiar faces, family, and friends. It's never ending when you go there.“

“The atmosphere and service were outstanding. We only went for desert and coffee. The chocolate cake was amazing. A couple we vacationed with has eaten dinner there 2 nights before and said how amazing the food was. One of the staff members even gave us a personal tour and history of the building. Will be back to Brooklyn and will definitely come back.“

“So freaking good. Came here for the first time after watching the owners journey online. We got the mortadella sandwich and the Sicilian tuna—all divine. I’m gluten free and asked if they could put the tuna on a bed of greens and they did 10/10!! Would highly recommend. Also the staff was super helpful and accommodating.“

“We’ve gone several times, and it is always worth it! Food is great and the service is always above par. The owner, Arthur, is an amazing host and really makes sure everything is to your liking. His brother, the chef, not only makes spectacular food (including fresh bread!) but also the best limoncello. The sauce is made from tomatoes grown and distributed by their family in O
Italy, which aligns with the authenticity and quality of the food. Already counting down to our next visit!“

“best goddamn eggplant parm sandwich I’ve ever had they also carry canned DOP San Marzanos and jarred Calabrian chilis; if you know you know“

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

“I love the wait staff and the owner was extremely attentive to the patrons. I will definitely be back“

“Pizzette has been an incredible venue. We’ve had a large birthday with 30 people and they have accommodated us with no issues. Their staff is so sweet and will help us with anything we need. Their food is also so good! My favorite pizza is the hot pepper and their goat cheese salad is amazing. You can’t go wrong with this place for your next outing!“

“Absolutely adore coming here. The service is attentive but not overbearing. The food is top notch with great selections. It’s a wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion, or just to treat yourself. The manager Pure is friendly, and Gian who has been our waiter the last two times is wonderful. Top notch place.“

“Nice place, good service, pleasant atmosphere. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Had a pasta and pizza and they were both amazing. We are from Australia and found it hard to find a good restaurant in the Marina bay sands area and this did not disappoint. 5 stars“

“Great Food and great service! Buffalo chicken slice is the go-to!“

“Great service and food. Great view of the bay. Parking in easy.“

“The idiosyncrasies of the seasonings are amazing in each dish.“

“If you’re looking for incredible Italian food/pasta in Brooklyn, Macosa Trattoria is a must. The pasta is so good—clearly homemade and perfectly cooked. Every bite tasted fresh and full of flavor. The atmosphere is cozy, warm, and inviting, making it perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. The staff was friendly and welcoming, too. This is one of those neighborhood spots you’ll want to keep coming back to. Highly recommend! Feels like home!!!“

“Love the food, the owners support the community and their staff is very friendly and welcoming“

“Really good place for special occasions, the service is excellent and the food it’s amazing, I have been twice and I am coming back because the food is fresh and delicious, everything you get there !“

“Poly is a great person , the first sausage sandwich I’ve ever eaten was from this food truck about 20 years ago, and guess what , will be no other Italian sausage sandwich I’ll eat, the freshness and the quality here is incomparable, thank you POLY🫡“

“My wife and I really enjoyed the entire setting family style dinning. We both love eggplant very much the seasonings were not salty or spicy plenty of sauce stuffed with fresh ricotta cheese. All of what we could see were large entrees no fru fru at all. This is another local good place to dine in Floral Park.“

“Went there with family. Service was fast and they let us sit corner table which I asked for the kids. I liked the employees being nice and friendly. They keep the table clean, refilled our drinks. Food was amazing as always. Keep up with good work guys…“

“Celebrated my 55th birthday dinner last night here and it was delish. Everything was great ! Can’t wait to go back !“

“Food is awesome staff great neighborhood awesome“

“Love their food and ambience. The only thing that I wish they can improve is their reservation online. It never allows me to reserve for 5 people. I always have to call in. When I call in since they open for dinners only it can get difficult to reserve a spot. Other than that this place is awesome!“

“Food, services, everything.“

“Loved it here! Just stopped in at the spur of the moment and I am so glad I did! Felt like I was in a Manhattan Bar! Eva the bartender was great and so was the rest of the staff. Felt like I was with friends.“

“Ordered for the first time last night, they were super accommodating since we called at 8:45 and they close at 9:00…. They made us 5 pies and I’m was so appreciative. They were so nice and even recommended one which I absolutely loved (with potatoes!) we can’t wait to go back but to eat there so we get the Pizza Hut out of the oven! Amazing owners and such a delight to have in valley steam!! The owner explained the ingredients and concept to my husband and his friend. They can’t back telling us so about it!“

“Great food. People are really nice as well.“

“Vegan What?!! Omg i just tried this place today because they had vegan options, and I'm so glad i did!!! Absolutely delicious! I had Vegan Cheese Pizza and Vegan Pepperoni Roll.
The Vegan Cheese Pizza: yum, nice under carriage, melted cheese, sauce delish!
Vegan Pepperoni Roll:
This blew it out the park for me! This roll had me double take and check if it was vegan lol. Flavor was phenomenal in my opinion.
I def recommend this place especially because they cater to vegan and non vegans and full of Sabor!!!“

“This is the best food in queens“

“PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE UPDATE THE CHOW NOW APP!!!!!
There is no option for individual slice pizza on the Manhattan Ave location, there is only an option on the Grand Street location! My family loves to order from the Manhattan Ave location because the pizza is always perfect from this location, we live closer to the grand Street location but the pizza has become extremely disappointing!“

“Three for dinner. We split all dishes so tried a nice section of the mention. Everything was at least very good, and some dishes rose to great. It’s all very classic Italian, so the thrill is how platonically ideal each dish was. The arancini salad and chicken parm were the least successful to our group; not bad, very tasty, but not the best version of parm, and not the best salad with savory crunch. The lobster diavola was more iconic. Just delicious, no complaints. The steak was also just right. Long beans were a great side, although not really Italian, not really south Asian.. We shared a great and very reasonably priced bottle of wine. Definitely will be back,“

“All of the above. Especially the food“

“Good pizza and a good atmosphere in a good spot“

“Amazing food and Italian experience! The family atmosphere, menu specials presentation, and food make for an unbelievable experience. You are a part of their family for an evening, and boy are you lucky!“

“My son took me here for a birthday dinner after hanging at Rockaway Beach. This was one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to. The pasta is homemade and delicious. I had a ravioli dish that was finished off with heating in their brick oven. I’d like to rate this restaurant 10 stars!!!!“

“Outstanding food and service. Our server Luciano was awesome.“

“Family place...always good...and very reasonable...like eating at momma's....Really a well kept secret by those who think food is more important than a perfectly lit room...must try....you will make friends there.“

“Amazing food' nice waitres“

“Amazing service and awesome food“

“Spolini’s restaurant never disappoints! Their wmaitre d’ and wait staff are friendly and professional. Their menu offers authentic Italian fare, as well as some grill options, as specials. We dine there at least once a week and enjoy our meals each and every time! It’s a warm neighborhood restaurant with delicious food and wonderful service!“

“The food and service was top notch at Gio’s! 10 stars! I asked for shrimp oreganata which wasn’t on the menu but they nailed it. Absolutely delicious. Had the antipasto and the Caesar salad. The most delicious unique Cesar salad I have ever had and who knew warm olives would be so delicious! I will definitely be going back! This spot is an amazing addition to AB! And Thank You to the staff for being so attentive and accommodating.“

“Best Pizza in New York, the owner of Frank is a staple of the community.“

“La VERA cucina italiana a New York!“