50 Best Italian Restaurants near Long Island City

“Amongst the 3 of us, we had a salad, three entrees, and two desserts. The agnolotti was absolutely spectacular. The pasta was perfect with a creamy cheese filling, and the sauce with its slightly lemony flavor was well complimented by the peas and scallions. The little peppers were sweet and fresh, and they added so much flavor. The white cheesecake and raspberry sorbet was light and beautiful. And the tiramisu was perfect. The service was impeccable and the ambiance was cool. I would definitely return here in a minute!“

“My husband and I have eaten here twice: both times we’ve enjoyed delicious pizza, pasta, wine, coffee, and desserts. The staff are attentive and kind without hovering. Most recently, a couple and their young son were having dinner too. Beebe’s is a great choice for so many different people and families.“

“Outstanding.wait staff very courteous and responsive. A wonderful dining experience.“

“Great service and deff good food !“

“They have the best chicken parmesan period. Simply amazing. I always come back here every time I'm in Astoria. Note that the picture shared is only half of what they serve. The other half went to my daughter. They were nice to add extra pasta with marinara.“

“Step back in time and space to this charming old world treasure. The ONLY place I could find pecorino romano and fontina cheese for the perfect eggplant "parm". The pizza guys down the block told me this is where their sausage comes from so now that goes on my homemade pizza too. Need some San Marzano tomatoes? The best, will be back again.“

“First time visiting. Great food and atmosphere! Owners were so nice. We will definitely be back!“

“one of the TOP pizzas around !! the BEST in LIC Long Island City vodka slice number #1 #2 bbq chicken slice, they JUST HAD TODAY IVE TRIED 5/22/23 first time I've seen that kind there.. KEEP MAKING THOSE sLICe #3 margarita slice #4 pesto slices in that order.“

“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.“

“Incredible food experience in a lovely space.Menu is extremely well curated, with excellent ingredients and surprising combinations.As a tuna lover, I found the Tuna Tartare incredible.Soy Butter Bigoli are out of this world.I can't wait to come back and check out the rest of the menu!“

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

“Very affordable restaurant, highly recommended“

“Some of the best pizza in NYC. Make sure you have a reservation, though.“

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

“Excellent quality, service and ambiance!“

“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.“

“Food and drinks were absolutely delicious and the staff was lovely! So patient and attentive, would definitely go back again.“

“One of the best fish/seafood meals I’ve had in NYC at Fulton Fish. Thankfully small menu. Superb service. Afterward, we perused the other places in this beautifully laid-out building. You can’t miss!“

“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.“

“Went last night for a little friend date. We were sat promptly at a nice two top by the front window. Our server, who was the most italian server I’ve had since Italy, described the specials perfectly. Everything sounded delicious and I wanted to hear him talk more. All the food was top notch. The mushroom pasta special was a bit pricey ($29 a little sticker shock) and could have used more of that mushroom flavor, however, the pasta ribbons were of a most excellent quality with a nice chew, so I was still satisfied. The best item of the night was the roasted cauliflower special with the piccata sauce. My only qualm was the server, though magnificent, described the dish as being accompanied by focaccia bread. Upon receiving the check I discovered the focaccia was a separate charge. Felt a slight sense of hoodwinked but no matter - it was delicious bread.Service is nice as relaxed in that very European way. It was nice to be given time and not felt rushed out. In fact, I requested the check, which often time a restaurant doesn’t afford you the pleasure of doing. Will be back for certain.“

“We sat outside( private party inside) It's clean, well lit. We never felt abandoned. Our server was very attentive. Made some suggestions and was able to accommodate an Allium allergy We started our brunch with several appetizers. Rice balls, burrata cremosa, prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, grill ciabatta, all so flavorful, plentiful The romaine Caesar with fried egg , and the breakfast spaghetti ( a first for us and so delicious) was a huge hit. The portions were just right. A man would come by and ask how we were, if we needed anything. Now we see why this Cafe is so popular. The service and food is flawless!“

“Best pizza in town“

“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!“

“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.“

“A friend told me about their Porchetta pop-up at lunchtime Thu-Fri-Sat and I had to try. Had the standard Porchetta sandwich, which was a very good size, served on fabulous fresh baked foccacia. The meat was very tender and the flavors were all wonderful. Already looking forward to next time!“

“Delightful spot to get together with friends or for a date night.Queue can be long but more flexible if you're open to outdoor seating. Just leave your name, number, and explore the neighborhood (stay close!).Food was more generous than expected without tipping into quantity over quality zone. Pasta had a nice chew, anchovy bruschetta was even more of a win than anticipated, and waiter was helpful when it came to wine choice.Service became a little more relaxed as the tables filled up and one group table seemed a bit indecisive. However, that's a matter of circumstance. All in all, good service.“

“Top notch service, everything I had was amazing. lots of history close to the WTC and many attractions! Make sure you try the Crème Brûlée for desert, it was worth every penny!“

“Excellent food and experience!“

“We love this restaurant! We walked in cold on a Saturday night with no reservations. The staff was great, they made some accommodations for us and made us feel right at home.They checked on its several times, kept us informed of the progress of our meals and we're totally fantastic.The food was perfect.We highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Love this place: amazing food, nice atmosphere and friendly service!“

“This is simply a world-class restaurant. The food here is superb. The hospitality is the best I've experienced in the city in years, and possibly ever. Dennis et al, offer unparalleled service in a warm and unstuffy manner. The $75 price fix at lunch is easily the best value in town. “

“Everything was beautiful , service food & decor !“

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

“Small, cozy bar and Italian restaurant in Carroll Gardens. We made ourselves a challenge for 2024 to try a new spot (new to us) each time we wanted to go out to eat. Another local spot checked off the list! We started with the fried calamari (and zucchini), which was a heaping portion! We ate it all, it was fresh and delicious! I steered away from the black ooze that was squid ink mayo or something, and stuck to the marinara dipping sauce instead! I gor the lasagne which was very dense and rich and filling. It had almost a smoky flavor. My other half got a margherita pizza which has a huge crust, which had a lot of black charring which isn't my cup of tea, but he was fine with it. The pizza crust had a squishyness to it, and the bottom isn't crispy, if that's what you're looking for. I just had a Diet Coke or 2, and he had a couple beers. I think they only had a choice of two beers. The service was good, and all in all it was a nice Sunday night dinner.“

“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. $$$“

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

“A really nice causal spot. Its side outdoor seating is on a traffic blocked street so no cars. I’ve been here a few times and the service is always very attentive and speedy. The Brussels sprouts are especially good. I also enough most of their pastas. Ive had the tiramisu and it’s ok. Overall it’s a really solid chill spot. Would definitely recommend especially for warmer days.“

“I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! It is my favorite resturant in the city by far. When I tell people I love this place I don’t even mention that it’s vegan because it’s that good you cant even tell. I always leave with my stomach full and satisfied and never hurting, everything tastes sooo fresh and amazing. Plus the staff are the best always Shau always helpful and super nice“

“We sat outside at a table for 4, it was a beautiful day and it was wonderful to be outside and watch the people on the street. The service was excellent, thew staff was so nice. The food was delicious! Nice size portions. It was a great choice, had a wonder time at L'Amore!“

“Loved the food and wonderful service!!“

“Delicious food and great service“

“Had a wonderful evening on October 4th at the Surf and Turf event! Many thanks to Marc Forgione and Dave Pasternack for creating such a wonderful menu collaboration. Catching up with friends at this dining destination was a welcome diversion in this crazy world!“

“We dined early on Memorial Day to avoid a crowd and it worked! Service was very fast, but we were not rushed to leave. We had different pastas and the polenta—all were excellent and came on large portions. As usual, the dessert, cheesecake, was SUPERB!!“

“L’Artusi continues to be a solid standard in the Village for Italian. The bucatini, the picci, the cinnamon chocolate chip cookies, and the chicken are all consistent standouts for me. That being said, we had three appetizers last night (burrata, little gems, and the tuna crudo) which were all under seasoned. I would add the Cappeleti to that list as well. All could have used some salt, etc.The other part that just can’t be avoided is waiting even though you have a reservation. We had a 9:15, were on time, and sat down around 10pm!! Will likely be back, but there are also many other wonderful Italian spots in the Village….“

“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!“

“Fantastic!! So glad we came, by far the best Italian we’ve had….ever! Service from the outset was 1st class, very attentive team, could not do enough for you. Food quality was outstanding. Definitely worth the price tag.“