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!!!!“

“The best food in Rockaway.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“I just love this place... !“

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

“Always perfect Classy friendly smart delicious.“

“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.“

“First time at Misi and couldn't have asked for more. Both the appetizers and pastas were excellent - had a hard time choosing my favorites. For our first course we had grilled artichokes, white asparagus, and peppers with ricotta toast. All were simply prepared but seasonal and delicious. Pastas included spinach tortelli (very rich but tasty), fettuccine (perfection), bucatini with njuda (my favorite of the bunch), and gnocchi with sausage (meaty, fennel-y, and oh so satisfying). All the pastas were different but equally divine. Cocktails and gelato were great too. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top quality Italian pastas and appetizers that are seasonal, fresh, and simply prepared but deeply comforting.“

“Experimentar o Amaro é uma experiência divertida!“

“Dinner at old-school, red sauce joint, Bamonte in Williamsburg, one of the oldest restaurants in Brooklyn.

We are so glad we went early; this place is a scene! When we left at 9, there was not an empty table or seat at the bar. They still have a cigarette machine at the bar + two phone booths.

After cocktails, we had eggplant rollatini, chicken parm and pork chops with vinegar peppers, finishing dinner with Amaro Averna. The food was good; the service, outstanding.

And as a bonus, Kevin Kane from Law & Order SVU was dining there too!“

“I made a reservation for Roman's on a Monday evening for a date night with my partner, not knowing it would be the day we got engaged! Roman's was truly a perfect place to celebrate. The food is so gorgeous and balanced and there was never a moment I felt unattended to while we totally had space to enjoy each other's company. Roman's is all the good parts of a welcoming neighborhood spot paired with seasonal delightful food that impresses people over and over again (on NYT's top 100 restaurants in NYC). The portions are more generous than many high end restaurants and I swear every last bite was the best. I felt warm leaving this place and I'm so excited to go back again <3“

“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 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!“

“Go for the perfectly-crisped potatoes w their amazing salsa bianca / stay for the ultra-satisfying basil panna cotta!!! I was here 2 nights ago + I am still thinking about both of these items but everything we had was superb … already looking forward to the next visit :)“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“We hosted a reception following our wedding ceremony at Pizzette and it was the perfect venue. The restaurant held ~70 guests comfortably, the food was delicious, the servers were very kind and attentive, and our contact at the restaurant was incredibly responsive and easy to work with leading up to the event. We would recommend this space to anyone looking for a private event space! Or for a yummy bite to eat in the neighborhood.“

“After a bad Experience at Emily's across the Street we came here for a wonderful experience. The FOH staff was very attentive and helpful. We had the Beli Burger and the Special pizza then the Cannoli ice Cream. Drinks and wine was very good!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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?“

“I had a really great experience. Everything we tried was incredible. The pasta was delicious and the salmon was super fresh and full of flavor.

The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service made us feel right at home. If you’re in Brooklyn and looking for delicious Italian food, this place is definitely worth
visiting!“

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

“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 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.“

“Tried it for the first time. Oxtail pappardelle and amatriciana were ridiculously good - pasta and the sauces were excellent. Fior di zucca starter was also perfectly fried and super cheesy with ricotta. Service was efficient and friendly. Id venture to say best italian in Bed Stuy - people complaining about portion size - here it was all about quality and we left very satisfied! Had to walk back home to digest the meal. Recommend 💯“

“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.“

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

“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🫡“

“Always a good meal here and friendly staff. Been coming here 30+ years!😅So many of these Italian bakerys, restaurants going by wayside ut’s important to support them!🇮🇹🍝“

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

“Quaint place, really great atmosphere. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly, a very enjoyable meal. And the food......totally legit Italian food. Tagliatelle was homemade, cooked perfectly with a nice homemade bolognase. Date night special included drinks, appetizer and dessert. A nice night out.“

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

“Amazing food! I recommend the Violette di Parma (red beet gnocchi with cheese fondue sauce and wild arugula) … one of the best Italian eateries in Williamsburg… allá Madonna!“

“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.“

“Food was delicious and service was excellent!“

“Always a pleasure going Leuca. Food is always fresh and delicious. Creative isn’t the word lol. Servers are good but the helpers are always better. Can’t complain about anything.“

“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“