50 Best Italian Restaurants near Woodside

“We had a great experience at this Italian restaurant. The owner, an older gentleman, served us himself and was very friendly and welcoming. The service was excellent, and he made us feel at home.

The pizza and pasta were both delicious, with fresh flavors and good portions. Our flight was delayed, and we had to stay at the Holiday Inn Express, so it was nice to find a good restaurant within walking distance. We are glad we stopped here and would definitely recommend it to anyone staying nearby.“

“Wonderful little Italian restaurant with wonderful Italian dishes w/ nightly specials good fine and cocktail bar“

“Service is great ! Very friendly people !

Top 3 items :
1. Buffalo chicken slice
2. Chicken tomato slice
3. Chicken roll

They may be a bit more expensive than other pizzeria but they give you a lot of chicken which makes it worth it !“

“They have the best Italian and Mexican good. I love the mix in cultures. I try to everywhere week . I recommend them.“

“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“

“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.“

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

“I just love this place... !“

“Great food - better service. Mason was absolutely wonderful. He helped walked us through the special dishes and his favorites, all of which we tried and were not disappointed. The shrimp parm is an absolute must - as well as the clam pasta. It’s quite different from any other clam pasta I’ve ever had but in a delectable way. The iceberg wedge salad was also delicious. Overall, great experience.“

“Delicioso highly recommend“

“Classic, charming west village restaurant - the staples (cacio e pepe, bolognese) did not disappoint.

The panna cotta with an olive oil drizzle was fantastic.

And Dylan, the new manager was also a highlight of our meal!“

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

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

“Excellent quality, service and ambiance!“

“What an amazing Restaurant.
One of the BEST I visited.
The Food was behind DELICIOUS
THE service AMAZING.
The Atmosphere….so friendly

prices….too low for such a delicious food.“

“repas poisson excellent et canolli extra“

“Listen this place was absolutely amazing!! The food was soo delicious and the service was fabulous!! I had the best Gnocchi Bolognese that I've ever eaten in my life and my husbands chicken parm was absolutely amazing!! The portions are BIG and we definitely had leftovers for the next day. This was an amazing experience at a fabulous restaurant so we will definitely be back!! We celebrated the hubby's 50th Birthday and they sang to him as well!!“

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

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

“I loved my dinner here and will be coming back again and again. The food and service are exceptional (the tomato salad is amazing and their grilled chicken outstanding) and it's one of those restaurants -- increasingly all too rare -- where you feel genuinely welcome and wanted from the minute you walk in the door. My friend broke her wine glass towards the end of our meal (we were both finished eating our main courses) and the maitre d' offered to give us two new main courses because there was food left on our plates and they were concerned about glass shards in our food. We declined but it was an incredibly thoughtful offer (and the accident was entirely our fault). Lovely atmosphere, top-notch cocktails and outstanding food. Go!“

“This place is truly a hole in the wall! In the best way! My son recommended us this Italian wine bar with real candles, lighting the entire restaurant and with a very romantic ambience upstairs! The food was phenomenal, our waiter was friendly and the wait staff was quick! I must say the hostess was a bit distracted when we arrived, while she was sitting on a table by the entrance on her phone. I think that looks unprofessional for “the face” of the restaurant. We enjoyed our meal and were sat upstairs aside not having a reservation. We will definitely be back next time we are in the city!“

“The wait staff and food were absolutely amazing.“

“Atmosfera e cibo top! Consigliassimo“

“Cadre très sympa et pizza au top !“

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

“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“

“It’s great place with very delicious pasta and artesanal pizza! 🍝🍕“

“We walked in early on a beautiful fall night and were so lucky to have gotten a table. From the moment we sat down we were treated so well by the very professional and attentive staff. The food was outstanding ! Very delicious and made with such care. We had 2 different wines that went perfectly with our food. The cacio peppe was so light and full of flavor, the suppli and meatballs were heavenly. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a casually elegant vibe with very good food. Bravo Forsythia! We will be back for sure! A hidden gem in Nolita“

“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“

“It is theeeeBEST! Make a reservation NOW!“

“Great food, warm and welcoming staff.“

“Experimentar o Amaro é uma experiência divertida!“

“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 😊“

“Aromi in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn is the kind of place that instantly makes you grateful.

The owners Alessandro, Andrea, and Sarah are incredible. Their warmth and pride show in everything, and you feel it in how the whole restaurant runs.

The service is exceptional, genuinely attentive without ever being overbearing.

The food is exceptional, flavorful , thoughtfully made, and just plain satisfying.

Most of all, the kindness of the entire staff is exceptional. Everyone feels welcoming and genuine.

And the vibe is perfect , it’s ideal for a family dinner, but it’s also absolutely perfect for the best romantic night you’ve ever had. I’m truly grateful I get to go to a place like Aromi!!!“

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

“My husband and I have been going to Corto for several years now and have always loved this place - standout food, atmosphere and staff.

It went from being one of the spots we visited when we were first dating to the venue we chose for our ceremony and reception for our wedding. Theresa, Luis, Chef Ciccio, and the entire Corto team did SUCH an incredible job. They made us feel so cared for from our introductory chat to the end of the wedding day itself.

Every single guest commented on the incredible food, the professionalism and warmth of the staff, and what a special place Corto is - the team truly created the most magical evening for everyone involved.

Thank you so much. Corto will always hold such a special place in our hearts.“

“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).“

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

“A wonderful restaurant - delicious food, wine, marvelous service. Thank you“

“After debating where to take my husband for his bday dinner with all the overwhelming amount of italian restaurants to choose from I decided on Via 13. Very happy I did. Such a nice modern yet cozy and intimate interior. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Food was fantastic, drinks spot on and they were very kind to sing the birthday boy happy birthday when they brought out dessert. They do a bottomless brunch which I will for sure be checking out. Overall a lovely restaurant.“

“Juan was INCREDIBLE! We came visiting from Canada and chose Seranos because of their gluten free menu. Not only was the food amazing and so delicious. But JUAN went above and beyond for us!!! So funny, charming, outgoing and helpful. We were celebrating our birthday and he made us feel extra special. We will be coming back but just for Juan. Give this man a raise. Thanks for the great hospitality Seranos!!!“

“A meal we'll always remember. Every dish was creative, surprising and absolutely delicious. Wonderful, funny and talented chef. We loved our server. Great bright quirky space. The fresh mozzarella was the best we've ever had. special from start to finish.“

“For appetizers we got the Rice balls with grated cheese and black pepper (creamy on the inside, fantastic) Meatballs in tomato sauce, Ricotta Cristini with truffle honey, hazelnut, and rosemary, and mozzarella en carrozza with tonnato. For the mains, we got the eggplant parm, chicken parm, and chicken milanese with arugula. Other than the eggplant parm being slightly too salty, everything was delicious. The service was attentive and friendly.“

“The atmosphere was classy and inviting, and the food was delicious. My friend and I had the calamari, baked clams, chicken parmesan, and an eggplant dish, and everything was really good.
The cocktails were superb! I hardly ever drink, and mine was just right. The service was also excellent—the waiters were attentive and on point throughout the entire meal.
I live in the neighborhood, so I’ll definitely be ordering takeout and stopping by again for dinner or maybe brunch. It’s a great neighborhood spot, and I highly recommend it!“

“Delicious food good service“

“We sat at the bar and were served by Chiara, who gave us impeccable recommendations. Everything was outstanding. The flavors were bold, but the combinations made every dish feel light and refreshing, including the dessert. The atmosphere was cozy and elegant, and the playlist was excellent!“

“Too bad there aren’t more stars to click on. As a Sicilian/Italian every time I go to an Italian restaurant I have to always settle for the close enough. Not this time at Piccola Cucina Estiatorio, 71 Thompson Street NYC. After seeing their extremely authentic Sicilian menu online I knew that it had to be the real thing. After easily reserving a table online we showed up with yes our hopes being very high. For the first time the food was everything I had hoped for. 1. Arancini: nicely crunchy and flavored. Not oily or old at all. 2. Grilled veggies: although simply presented they were really tasty and fresh. 3. Involtini: out of this world. Exactly made like in my town in Sicily. A Moist, tender, flavored with some really tasty mozzarella cheese, served on a nice bed of caponata. 4. Maccheroni alla Norma: finally my very favorite dish. I almost cried. Besides a fantastic pasta, rigorously cooked al dente, there was a more than generous amount of diced eggplant, obviously, with basil leaves, olive oil and everything the Mediterranean has so generously given to Sicily for thousands of years. It’s worth mentioning the more than welcome grated “ricotta salata” as a testimony to the high attention to detail of Chef Gioele. That was a dinner I will not easily forget. The last thing I want to say is that, according to the highly professional and attentive staff, almost every single ingredient in this restaurant is flown directly from Sicily including the very tasty cannoli filled with ricotta cheese. (The cheese flies frozen during shipping). Sorry for the long review. I only wanted to show my super happiness with this restaurant. ANGELO.“

“Superb experience at a truly authentic American-Italian restaurant. Waiter was dressed impeccably and the service was perfect. And of course: the food was classic and simple, all tasting very good. The vegetarian hot antipasti, chicken parm and red wine were to die for!

One small thing: the vodka rigatoni was a biiiit overcooked (not al dente) and bland for our taste.

We will deff be back.“