50 Best Italian Restaurants near Rockaway Park

“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!!!!“

“Placed an order via Slice App! Arranged to pick up food for 7pm! Order was ready, was wrong but still delicious! Mentioned on Slice about mix up! Restaurant called me and delivered entrees!! I said no need! He said no you eat it tomorrow! What a great thing to do! Great food great management! We will be back 💙💙“

“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.“

“Honestly, a stunning gem of a neighborhood restaurant. I loved their beet salad with dates, the dates were so soft and juicy. The pork chop was very good, but just a little bit dry for my taste. The desserts were smashingly good, we had the olive oil cake with cream in a prune sauce, as well as the coffee mousse. Would highly recommend!“

“Great food, warm and welcoming staff.“

“Delicious and such incredibly warm service!! Our first time here and will be back. Big winners were the tortelloni — big luscious pillowy bites — and the gramigna, a total crowd pleaser. Also enjoyed every one of our cocktails. Thank you Gigante team!!“

“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!“

“The spinach mascarpone pasta was 10/10 the flavor was incredible! I would actually skip the ricotta toast- I wasn’t impressed. The rest was good, the squash pasta was another standout.
We were a tad rushed for a table of four, the rest of the pastas were OK (Ragu was a tad salty), good wine selection and cocktails were delicious all in all, 3.5-4/5!“

“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!“

“Went last night for St. Valentine’s day, I must confess I ended up here by mistake, my reservation was in another restaurant across the street, but for some unknown reason I came here and it was amazing, my only regret was not being here before… Food was beyond amazing, the lasagna is a MUST! I have never had something like that before, would love to go back again.

I would think that on a busy day like this, service/food might not be the best, but they proved me wrong, staff was very nice,they didn’t take forever with our food, music was nice too.

Can’t wait to go and try the brunch one of these days…

PS: I tried the cucumber drink, which is alcohol free and it was also very good, the olive oil cake since the tiramisu had finished,it wasn’t bad but I bet they have better options for desserts.“

“I just love this place... !“

“Experimentar o Amaro é uma experiência divertida!“

“Always perfect Classy friendly smart delicious.“

“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.“

“It was such a treat to dine at Roman's in mid-October. I came on a rainy night, and the soft glow inside was inviting and warm. All of the food was delightful to the senses and DELICIOUS.

It would be hard to pick a favorite thing from the menu, since it was all so good (and since their menu updates all the time), but my table couldn't stop eating the Fava Bean Puree. All hail Chef Hannah and her team!

Not for nothing, it's also really nice to support an establishment that's committed to making the industry more sustainable for all who work in it.

Thank you so much for a wonderful special occasion dinner--I hope to return!“

“The food is top notch the very best,the baked clams are outstanding and you must dip with the bread the ravioli is to die for so creamy and fresh and try the seafood platter wow just enough seafood not over done.The price is on average with other red sauce restaurants.“

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

“Went for a casual dinner at the bar after the movies. For a fancier experience I’d say book a table. The potatoes and spicy vodka were SO GOOD. Very simple meals done perfectly. Have tried to recreate the potatoes at home unsuccessfully. Will be back!“

“Food, drinks, and atmosphere are excellent!!“

“The environment is comfy and cozy when you walk into restaurant and they had host waiting for us to sit our table The food Was great, for me and my mom , and stepfather as we all ordered different things from meat to seafood, and pasta dishes. The one ravioli that had a little ice in it or cold which i take one star away from it. But other than everything was good. Also, the owner is very nice and came to talk to us to our table.“

“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“

“Food first! Atmosphere quaint, Staff friendly, Owner was wonderful Spent time with Us & felt his ❤️ for his Flora. Highly recommended 👏“

“Finally made it to Salvo’s and it did not disappoint. Serving some truly delicious sandwiches- we shared the mortadella with burrata/pistachio pesto and the eggplant parm. Hands down the best eggplant parm I’ve ever had. Such a beautifully curated space, feels special but not pretentious. You could tell everything was made with the freshest/high quality ingredients and the utmost care. Can’t wait to go back!“

“We don't get over to this part of the neighborhood often, but I would go out of my way to return to Briscola. Our pastas were full of flavor and unexpected complexity, and the service was really upbeat and charming. Bonus points for the dessert cart! Sophisticated enough for grown-ups but also worked for our 4 year old. Now can you tell us more about the namesake card game?“

“The servers and the hosts were great, immediately we were created with kindness and respect and got straight to getting our table. Thanks to every last one of them for letting me and my fiancé a wonder anniversary/valentine’s day. 💘🩷❤️ We will be returning!“

“Aita is exactly what you want in a neighborhood Italian restaurant. The food is incredible, the service is top notch and the atmosphere is intimate and beautiful. They have bar seating and table seating. We used to order the oxtail ravioli for delivery and finally came to the actual restaurant- so worth it!! The bread basket with olives was so good- a super chewy and yummy sourdough with a light and fluffy seasoned focaccia. The burrata had tons of amazing flavors all combining to be such a delicious bite. The oxtail ravioli was perfection as always: it literally melts in your mouth (get the fresh parmesan shredded on it table side, it really takes it up a notch!). The tiramisu was classic and lovely with a great cup of espresso to end the evening. We couldn’t have had better service and we can’t wait to come back!“

“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 !“

“I have enjoyed eating at Aurora many times since 2010 with my wife, friends and family.The food and service is always consistently good. But when I went this week, I found myself disappointed that they did not serve bread. The waiter told be they do not do it anymore with no explanation. It may be a small thing, but it was significant for me.“

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

“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.“

“I definitely recommend trying this place out. Most halal places in new york don’t have a nice vibe or atmosphere, but this has the right colors, the ambiance, and the food is amazing. Cute little date spot for sure.“

“I was there with my colleagues Monday, November 10. We were at the nearby Signal Awards where our podcast received a Bronze prize for our podcast about Italian food, “I Wish I Were a Prosciutto.” We were hungry and looking for something with prosciutto. We had your most delicious pizza with prosciutto and arugula. The crust was Neapolitan perfection and the toppings were bursting with flavor. We were also impressed with the good-as-Nona’s meatballs. The service was outstanding and we appreciated meeting Gloria de la Rosa. You made our special night more special. We live in Connecticut, but we would come back again when we are in Brooklyn, tell our NYC friends about your place, and talk about it on our podcast. We wish you continued success! Thank you so much.“

“Absolutely amazing! I recommend eating inside much warmer, if you don’t mind a bit of a chill the patio is not bad.

The calamari mix with shrimp and fish was absolutely a 10/10 ! Everything was absolutely delicious!

S/o to our amazing waitress who was attentive and very accommodating we appreciate her so much!

Don’t wait please make a reservation!“

“Dropped in this past Sunday for breakfast/brunch. Picked it out randomly from Google Maps. Had a wonderful meal in a bright, cheerful atmosphere. Service was great. Shown is the Montrealer breakfast sandwich. Deeelicious😁! Glad we stopped in!“

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

“Very professional and delightful place and people. Highly recommended! A+“

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

“Loved my meal here last week. They have real deal homemade Italian food from the burrata to the pizza and pastas.

Great spot for your next Italian date night or even a nice little event in their beautiful space I can see a nice work party or maybe a birthday party here, they have the best local prices for events with full bar and food options.

highly recommend getting those oysters and their Tre Pizzette appetizers, must try the penne a la vodka as well for sure“

“I thought the food was excellent and the service was top notch. They offer a small menu with a little something for everyone. Prices may be a bit high, but I think that's just the trajectory of the neighborhood, and New York in general.

If I had one complaint, maybe the music volume and selection at 5PM could have been a bit better, but it wasn't enough to deter me from enjoying my meal or coming back.“

“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🫡“

“Excellent food , Amazing staff and fantastic time had by all.“

“The food was delicious excellent service and the frozen rose’ drink was amazing 🍷“

“My husband and I are always greeted warmly and the food delicious and in large portions.“

“Melissa and James create soul food with modern twist -- with big flavors! I visited P&C multiple times already, with family, friends and work colleagues and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to eat modern American with a lot of love. 🍷🍸🍹Their cocktails are equally amazing and delicious, they also have a fantastic wine selection and their freshly baked Pita is a MUST! Please do go and visit P&C to also support the local restaurant community -- they deserve it! 🥰🍾🥙“

“Omggg the food was insane, soo good. Everything came out really fast and all the ingredients were hand made and DELICIOUS. Our server was also really great. Definitely our fave spot so far in Long Beach. Gnocchi, diavola pizza & gelato w hazelnut brownie was perfection.“

“Food, services, everything.“

“the pasta was delicious and the drinks were perfect but the focaccia was probably the worst i’ve ever tasted. they also have a really cute pasta mural on the wall i didn’t grab a picture of.

they also have a charity dedicated to creating scholarships for children who have lost a parent to cancer and feature a drink on the menu that donates a dollar to that charity. consider going to support xx“

“Food was delicious and service was excellent!“