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.“

“Great food, warm and welcoming staff.“

“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“

“The food was great start to finish.
The cocktail I tried was also on point.
They didn't rush us at all.

But:
It was very loud.
Our two top menu choices were both out.
Service was a little off.

Maybe Sunday evening's aren't their best time?“

“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!!“

“everything. food is delicious!“

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

“Finally scored a Resy Notify for this reservation and it was well worth it! We got a reservation around 5 or 5:30 I wanna say and within minutes of us getting there, the restaurant went from empty to bustling and packed in what felt like a manner of minutes! The restaurant itself is beautiful and the large windows allow for wonderful lighting - first, for happiness and second, for the Gram. We tried a bunch of different things that were all delicious. What really struck me was how simple these dishes were yet packed with a delightful combination of flavors. Of all that we tried, would highly recommend the whipped ricotta, mezze rigatoni, and ricotta- filled occhi. I came here a few months ago and cannot recall the gelato flavors but we tried all three and were not disappointed in the least. I hope to come back here soon!!“

“I just love this place... !“

“Experimentar o Amaro é uma experiência divertida!“

“I hosted a birthday party in Rosticceria Evelina's semi private room for 11 people and it was absolutely perfect. They provide a very reasonable, flat, per person rate for a prix fix menu (many places have a very high spend minimum) and they created a personalized menu card for our event which was a lovely, personalized touch.

The food is amazing - one dish was better than the last. They accommodated for allergies and allowed me to make a last minute change.

I can't recommend it enough“

“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!“

“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!“

“No indoor dining because Covid They have taken great care of making a lot of available tables and even have some enclosed outdoor booths. The use of space is pretty amazing and well adapted to the neighborhood They neighborhood is great I saw the prettiest dogs in Brooklyn all walking in full force The place has a friendly family-type vibe Th coworkers are all friendly with each other and warm to their clientele The food is impeccably well prepared, tasty and quite authentically Italian I doubt one could find anything more authentic with such fine ingredients and creatively presented anywhere other than Italy. If you do, let it be known and I’m sure the staff here would feel the kindred spirit of another fine cuisine It’s in the medium-high priced category but it lives up to the prices in its quality Wait staff is genuine and kind and do make a great effort to make one comfortable and enjoy their meal Highly recommend“

“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.“

“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!“

“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, drinks, and atmosphere are excellent!!“

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

“I had the rigatoni alla vodka and it was absolutely fabulous. I was full and took the rest home for dinner. The owner came up to me and my family, and we felt right at home. Lovely man and owner! He even ended the night with dessert on the house.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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 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.“

“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!“

“Like the latest review, I also made a reservation but when I arrived, Marie’s was completely shuttered.

I checked their Instagram, and it turns out they’re closed indefinitely ❗️Doesn’t seem like they’ve updated their Google info yet, but I’ve attached a screenshot of their latest IG post!“

“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!“

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

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

“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“

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

“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🫡“

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

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

“Salvo’s is a quaint, yet, handsome paninoteca that truly offers Italian panini. They’re not serving seven different meats on one sandwich, but instead you’ll get classics with house made aioli and pestos that you really wouldn’t get unless you’ve been over to the boot itself. The atmosphere is lively but just quiet enough to actually be able to chat with the person next to you. The staff are incredibly kind from front of house to back. We have a new institution that is here to stay for many years. This is what we call home. Forza Juve. Forza Salvo himself.“

“This is a nice, cozy Italian trattoria with authentic cuisine and warm hospitality! The tartare, lasagna, and ravioli were great. The tiramisu was the best I've ever had-it had just the right amount of sweetness and a perfect ratio of ladyfingers to cream. Thank you!“

“Me and my man love the sauce!“

“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.“

“Love love love this place! Always a great vibe, with big family dinner energy; think giant plates of homemade
seasonal pasta, meatballs the size of a baby’s head, and cheese-pullicious mozzarella sticks. It’s like having a gay nonna on Vanderbilt who does drag nights and makes a killer martinis. Brunch is fantastic, with all the regular hits and hot honey pizzas. Just perfect all around.“