50 Best Italian Restaurants near Forest Hills

“Consistently outstanding service and food. Authentic Italian ambience. Chef Roberto is one my top 3 chefs in the world, and creates the most delicious, and phenomenal dishes I've had, including, but not limited to, Gamberi alla Toscanaccia, Fior Di Zucca, Burratta, Tagliata di Manzo, Chicken Parm, and Ortolana di Vitello. The dessert and drinks are also amazing! No Italian restaurant in NY can top this place!“

“The Pizza at Pizza Pasta City at 108th Street, Forest Hills NY is delicious. It has always been my go to spot. I sometimes dine-in and and sometime I call for a delivery. Today, 1/6/2024, its a New Year, my pizza was delivered quickly and the taste—> It gets even better. Delicious ? ?“

“Excellent food ? ?. Service was not so well. Great atmosphere and clean, but in the bathroom, not so good. Toalet sets are broken, and no toalet papers, water running nonstop not able to close. Overall, it was good.Kid-friendliness: The server wasn't so friendly and took a plate when we were not finished with food.“

“Amazing“

“Going to La Vigna for over 15 years and never been disappointed. Great restaurant, great staff, great cozy atmosphere…what’s not to like, everything is always great!“

“After a nice visit to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, my girlfriend and I were craving some pizza. L & B Spumoni Gardens seemed like the perfect spot to try a different style of pizza. We managed to find parking easily despite the seemingly packed lot. As we joined the line outside, we were unaware of the indoor seating until I went to check, which turned out to be a huge plus. Once seated, we ordered the Sicilian Square Pizza with mushrooms on top. The pizza exceeded our expectations, with the perfect balance of thickness and crispiness that we both enjoyed. However, my girlfriend noted that she would prefer the mushrooms cooked a bit more. Despite this minor critique, we both agreed that L & B Spumoni Gardens offers exceptional pizza, and we would gladly return for another meal.“

“Excellent quality, service and ambiance!“

“Delicious fresh food, amazing specials wonderful staff and ambiance. Have been going here for Years. Highly recommend!“

“We found this gem of a bar/restaurant and visited five or six times. The atmosphere is amazing and the staff very professional and friendly. Eddie provided excellent service and Gabriel the owner is so welcoming and friendly and has time for everyone. The food was out of this world - particular mentions are Ravioli Zucca and the Brasato di Costolette di Manzo (short ribs to die for). The bomboloni (Italian doughnuts with chocolate and caramel sauces) is one of the best desserts I’ve had! We would definitely recommend this place. It’s in an excellent location opposite Central Park.“

“I hosted my birthday dinner in the private room at Misi and had a phenomenal experience! Kate Kolbinsky was an incredible helping setting up the special evening and went above and beyond to make it a memorable experience. Highly highly recommend!“

“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“

“Couples or parties of 2 get ready to cozy up to your fellow patrons. If you need to get up tables will have to be pulled forward to let you out. Larger groups definitely have more room and spacing, but nonetheless the experience will be intimately loud. We came for the highly reviewed Coniglio (braised rabbit) which did not disappoint, but the Spaghetti Neri is a must try. The octopus was perfectly cooked and enrobed in a peppery sauce whose "slow burn" made it hard to put my fork down or prevent my partner from eating out of my plate. Their oxtail and cuttlefish appetizer is an "interesting" experience. The texture was heavy on the creamy and soft with flavors that channeled childhood memories for me, but were in conflict with each other for my partner. Thankfully, the Primitivo Orion was sublime on the palate in all the ways. If you're in the mood for a light dessert that isn't heavy on the sweetness, their panna cotta with wine infused cherries and almond biscotti is the perfect end cap. This place gets packed, so make a reservation. Our 6:45 pm booking was the sweet spot where the turnover from earlier diners gave us a little space for hand holding across the table and a mini lull to shout my man a happy birthday.“

“Hi,I post very few reviews, but I just mail ordered via Goldbelly a ricotta cheesecake from this wonderful place and had to tell folks.Order placement was easy, low price, fast shipping, cake arrived still cold and fresh and was super delicious and amazing.5 stars to this excellent pastry shop & cafe.I grew up in Newark, NJ with Italian aunts making home made scratch ricotta cheesecake.Veniero's is as authentic as you can get.Will def order again.Thanks you so much for bringing joy to my day today !David Politano“

“We recently had our daughters baptism dinner at Trattoria L'incontra and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The staff went above and beyond to make sure our event was enjoyable and accommodative. Alfredo and his team were extremely friendly and attentive to every detail. During our meal, Chef Rocco came out to ask how everything was and even brought us another pasta course to try on the house. The food was truly exceptional. Each dish was presented beautifully and tasted even better. Overall, I highly recommend Trattoria L'incontra to anyone looking for a great dining experience. The combination of excellent service and delicious food makes it a standout restaurant in the area. I can't wait to go back!“

“We've been to Casa Limone many times, usually for lunch. The Executive Lunch on weekdays is our choice every time. The portion is just right and the salmon crudo and soup are always great choices. My wife and I split dessert and the gianduja is wonderful. Service at Casa Limone is always terrific from bussers to servers. Casa Limone is our go-to whenever we look for lunch in midtown.“

“First time I went to Fasano and I’m obsessed. The Bluefin tuna was simply exquisite!! Mind blowing!Its delicate flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture made it a true culinary delight! Needless to say, I'm already planning my next visit just to get that incredible dish again. ><>•••“

“Looking for some excellent classic southern Italian food? Old school, right out of a movie with waiters in tuxedos and decor from over 50 years ago. Fantastic chicken parm, mussels, eggplant rollatini. It’s been around since 1900 so they must be doing something right. Come down to Brooklyn and make sure you have a reservation. They do have valet parking too.#hollyshotspots“

“The food is just so flavorful. They care about every single guest. Service, food, wine, everything is impeccable. Go , enjoy!!!“

“Old world styled service crafted for enjoyment & delivered to perfection. Superb Italian food w several preparations table-side. White table cloths & candles but not stuffy. We were lively and had a super memorable time. Table of 8. We will be back. Highly recommend East side location now on 46th street between 2 & 3. $$$“

“A gem in the neighborhood. I never had a bad meal there. They are consitant with their food.“

“Delicious food and great service“

“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’s a restaurant that’s reminds me of my childhood and my early Twenties that was my go to Italian restaurant. I loved everything about this place and enjoyed the great food. I took my wife to celebrate our birthday together and talked about how amazing it was growing up in this neighborhood.“

“Coletta’s dishes are art pieces made to perfection. We had an ultimate experience from beginning to end. Highly recommend dining here.“

“Loved the food and wonderful service!!“

“Great Tasty Authentic Italian Sandwiches!“

“Pizza is so good!! This is a great place to go to with a group of friends as it enables you to try their various pizzas without having to commit to one - because it’s hard to choose. The bee sting is one of my favorites :) great atmosphere and food overall“

“Cafe Mars is truly out of this world! The food is delicious, exciting, and fun — the Waves pasta dish is our favorite in the city. They have excellent wine and amaro/grappa lists and are eager to find ways to introduce you to new tastes. The ambience is one of bright, upbeat, whimsy, with a number of surprises that I won't spoil here. But the star of Cafe Mars is the staff. Everyone you encounter from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave makes you feel like a beloved guest at their wonderfully wubulous dinner party. They are all warm and welcoming with just the right amount of weird, and they've mastered the art of authentic hospitality. Can't wait for our next visit!“

“friendly, clean, delicious lunch!“

“Loved this hidden gem! We stumbled upon this once when we were craving authentic Italian, which seems to be rare in Manhattan nowadays. Chef and his wife are so nice and comes around to your table to make sure you’re taken care of. Great cozy atmosphere, definitely a must try. Lasagna and bolognese were so good. Great selection of wine too.“

“I’m so happy our original Christmas Eve reservation was cancelled and we found this gem. It was perfect. Romantic ambience, beyond excellent service, food was delicious, drinks were strong. My boyfriend and I shared: Appetizers: -Seared scallops: I know right, scallops. Generic usually? But these were in an amazing sauce which was devoured with our side of bread. -Octopus carpaccio: Perfect amount of freshness to balance the rich scallops. Main: -The wood fired fish for two: they brought the fish out from the kitchen to show us the fish in flames and that was very cute and appreciated -Meatless Rigatoni: I seriously held on to this dish to the very last moments even though I didn’t have enough room to finish it lol I was obsessed with the sauce Dessert: - Panna Cotta: the balsamic reduction was something I did not expect with this dessert but it was magical“

“Excellent food, professional & friendly service with an old-world, charming atmosphere make this restaurant a must go-to. Highly recommend.“

“a great experience . high quality food“

“We sat outside. Our party was served quickly and efficiently. Food was very good.“

“Long time since we couldn't have dinner here, always fully booked. So this time we got a chance. Very small, beautiful, and so vibe place. We had pasta and the best wine. Thanks to our server guy with curly hair, so it was so polite and very helpful. He helped to choose wine, and we love it. We come back for sure many times in the future. Thank you for chefs for delicious food.“

“Great lunch. Excellent service.“

“Marea is known for their house made pasta. Their pastas are delicious! I always get their Octopus Fusilli and Grilled Octopus for appetizer. Service was great. However, spacing between tables is quite tight, so felt crowded and loud on weekend.“

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

“Absolutely love this place. The atmosphere was amazing, the servers were extremely attentive. We had the pleasure of being served by the owner, and you can just tell he cared about the place and his customers. The food was absolutely out of this world, especially the garlic bread. My partner who I was with has a nut allergy, and the owner was extra attentive to that small detail. Not only that but the menu is very allergy friendly, even the pesto on the garlic bread, which my parter loved. I would recommend this place to anyone.“

“Met some friends here last night and I have to say I am so glad I did. Everything we ordered was terrific and as wonderful as the food was I was even more impressed with the management and staff. This is a great new addition to the neighborhood! I highly recommend coming here! Thank you for a great evening!“

“I love this Slice Shop! So tasty! I love the regular, the sausage, the pepperoni, the Mootz, Jake's, Freddy Prinze, Hellboy.“

“Everything is great. Coming here over 25 yes. One thing I noticed who's overall incharge he is no Tony. And never will be. Stained tablecloth oil bottle on table dirty and greasy. Dirty windows. Tony would never have put up with that. I also miss his cooking. It's the little things. But Tony would never put up with this. Everything had to be perfect.“

“My wife and I went on a rare date to Fausto and it was honestly one of the BEST dining experiences I have had in a very long time. The food was excellent, the wine list was extensive, and the staff were so incredibly helpful, kind, and attentive without being overbearing. I would highly recommend!“

“Besides the fact that the service was excellent, from start to finish, the food was truly outstanding, beginning with a generous slab of parmesan cheese with bread at the beginning. I had the tomato soup, served piping hot as it should be, with melted cheese at the bottom of the bowl--wonderful touch! Had the Ramerino salad as a second course which was served with a light lemon/olive oil dressing--fantastic--followed by the spaghetti alla chitarra, which was great. The portions were generous throughout. If you like Italian food, you'll love this place--fresh, excellent ingredients beautifully prepared and plated.“

“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“

“A local Italian restaurant with handmade fresh pasta. I thought the food was decent and the service was pleasant, but nothing special. Typical Manhattan prices... ib other words, expensive for what you get. Has sidewalk seating and a nice wine menu“

“Best food, wines and service!“

“This has been one of our favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. The food is excellent (both presentation and taste) and they have a great service and vibes. Not sure how many times me and my husband have been here- we have brought our friends and family and recently had an occasion here. The team is great to work together and come up with delicious event menu! 10/10 I recommend!“

“As a long time .... albeit not regular customer of Michael's. One again they failed to disappoint. It's always good to know whether it's for a date or business Michael's never disappoints. From service to food even an somewhat obscure Brooklyn eatery can rival the best.“

“The place is very good, in a fairly normal neighborhood. The food is delicious and they were quick to serve us. Anthony was very kind to us and treated us great. The portions are very good, they give you tap water as soon as you sit down and the beer is cheap.Vegetarian options: They have vegan and vegetarian food and you can ask without problems and they will recommend you.Kid-friendliness: They let us enter with the children without problems and they have a children's menu“