Dinner again with another couple. Had to wait for table on a Saturday night without reservations. Had drinks at the bar and then got seated by the outside window where it was quieter. Food and service was good as usual. read more

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Before my party even arrived, while I was waiting at the bar earlier in the night, I ordered a $10 drink and left a $2 tip. That tip was later changed to $5. This was a single drink, paid separately, and the tip was altered after the fact. During the dinner itself, I fully expected a mandatory gratuity for a large group. That is standard. What I did not expect was an additional "operating fee" added on top, with no clear disclosure upfront, and still applied even when paying cash. That is a hidden surcharge, plain and simple. Changing a tip and adding undisclosed fees crosses a line. This is not about generosity or misunderstanding. It is about trust. Check your receipts carefully if you dine here. read more

Barosa - Tipped amount - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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Good food, and excellent service. Our meal here was such a standout experience, I'm already planning my return. We began with the Personal Margherita Pie, which was flawlessly balanced. The harmony of crust, sauce, and cheese was just right. For our main courses, we ventured into the evening's specials: a deeply flavorful lamb bolognese and a rich shrimp and scallop risotto. Both were exceptional. I truly hope these dishes become permanent fixtures on the menu, because every bite was memorable. Our server's warmth and attention elevated the evening, and we noticed the welcoming atmosphere extended to the other guests as well. It's clear they care about their service. Given how popular (and deservedly so!) this spot is, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. We left already looking forward to our next visit. read more

First time eating in the restaurant. We were seated within 5 minutes. Tables were clean and neatly arranged. Server and waiter were both very nice and polite. The bread was fresh and warm, the fried calamari were so tender and the dipping sauce was absolutely delicious!! The brick oven Margherita pizza was very thin but not flimsy, it was just perfect for my liking. Overall very pleased. read more

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We go to Barosa's often and it's consistent. Excellent food. Excellent cocktails. Excellent service. A great dining experience, relaxing and enjoyable. Lovely atmosphere, lighting and decor. read more

Atrocious is the first word that comes to mind. 30 minutes before they took our order, more than an hour to bring us our food. There is no reason to completely forget a table of 6. Was in the downstairs room, there was a table of 20 and it was so loud that we couldn't even talk at our table. Not the mother's day celebration I thought it would be. read more

I order out from Barosa all the time so I know the food is amazing, but when at the restaurant it's all that much better! There is an old school Italian feeling in the restaurant and helps give that authenticity to it. The service is amazing even when the place is packed! The barosa salad is amazing and the meatballs taste like my dad's- they're great! The pasta e fagiole was delicious and perfect for cold weather. The pesto pasta was a special off the menu item and was so good I've dreamt about it since! I also think our other pasta may be a restaurant only item because it's on their menu there but not on the website. It was to die for and had sausage crumbles! The dessert was great and all around a great time finally coming in. I will be back for more! read more

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My wife and I have been dining here for over 20 years, yet we had no idea they had a downstairs party room. We found out when we attended a wedding. It fits about 60 people, and it was a surprisingly nice experience. The service was so good; no glass remained empty. Very professional and friendly. And the food was just delicious. It was a terrific time. read more

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Best spot for local Italian. Been going to Barosa for years and the quality is always prime. They always have good specials and the service is always good. In all my years going I never had a bad experience.. Ordered the veal polenta with spaghetti carbonara. So good. Apps of calamari and baked clams were delicious. No matter what you order in this place your Italian food fantasies will come true. Entrees also ordered were chicken sorrentino veal marsala, chicken parm, and the maple pork chop special. The place was packed. Everyone left with full bellies enjoying the experience. Barosa is where it's at. read more

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I heard this place was suppose to be good! I have never eaten here and tried it for the first time because I moved into the neighborhood. Ordered 2 slices to go. When I got home the pizza was already cold. Mind you I live across the street. It also tasted like old pizza. The crust was super chewy. Did not finish it at all. It's a shame because I heard good things. I don't know if I'll be back here again. If I do it will not be too soon. read more

Barosa - Take out - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Fantastic. I've been to a lot of Italian restaurants in NY and LA. The quality and atmosphere at Barosa tops them all. Food was prepared to perfection. My friend, who is Italian from Chicago, says it's the best he has ever had. I couldn't agree more. The ambiance & music set the mood for an incredible night of fine dining. Close to Citifield. If you are ever at a game, come before or leave the game early. Don't miss out. read more

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Shared a few dishes from Barosa - the penne vodka, spaghetti garlic and oil, eggplant rollatini, and pizza. All of the dishes were flavorful and cooked to perfection - the pasta was perfectly al dente in both dishes. An amazing spot that I will definitely make my way back to when I'm in the area next! read more

Yes so good tasted amazing and super nice restaurant. The ambiance was really christmassy a read more

Barosa - Penne Alla Vodka with chicken cutlet and peas - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Excellent Italian cuisine, well cooked, good sized portions and attentive service. Caveat is that many protein entrees don't come with pasta on the side as it does in many other restaurants, so ask. Luckily for us, they accommodated a late reservation for eight on a Sunday night, but would suggest making a rez. Pricing of menu on their main website seems pretty accurate, with significantly lower pricing on the takeout menu for more casual eating. Tablecloths but not very formal. A niiiiice place. read more

Excellent food and fabulous service. Overall experience was fantastic. Will definitely be back. Refreshing to find such a nice place to eat locally. read more

Meh. Nothing to write home about in my opinion, but I'd give Barosa between a 3 and 3.5 - probably closer to a 3.5. We were a group of seven people and ordered fried calamari, meatballs, chicken franches, shrimp scampi, chicken piccata and a few of the specials. My dish was the shrimp scampi - it had flavor but there was nothing making it a memorable meal. For dessert, we ordered a tartufo and tiramisu along with a few coffee's and cappuccino's. The cappuccino was tastier than I expected it to be. Prices were rather fair, presentation was basic, service was fine, the atmosphere was average and the food was okay. So you see, there wasn't anything bad about the meal, just no single wow factor and that's okay. There are a lot of restaurants throughout the boroughs giving Barosa a cozy spot in the dime a dozen category. read more

Barosa - Shrimp Scampi. - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Went for date night on a Tuesday evening. It was busy but we were seated right away. Staff was nice. Our waiter helped us make decisions based on what we were looking for. We ordered the egg roll(not pictured) and the grandmas meatball for appetizers. The appetizers honestly were disappointing. We couldn't even finish the egg roll and the meatballs while edible, were bland. However, the main entrees were the real deal! We ordered two glasses of wine and got the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and the chicken parm with vodka sauce. The chicken parm vodka is not on the menu but you can ask them to make it and highly recommended! The atmosphere was pleasant as there was a singer in the middle while we were eating. Overall great experience Plenty of parking but muni-meter read more

Barosa - Grandma's Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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everything overall is perfect,from take out,delivery to dining in.food is always delicious,service & courtesy impeccable. i eat there several times a week whether it be delivery or dining on premises,never had a bad meal or experience.i highly recommend. read more

I have been hearing really good things about Barosa so decided to give it a try myself and was pleased with what I ordered. I had the eggplant rollatini and the seafood avocado appetizers and enjoyed both, but the seafood avocado was unique and definitely the star of my order. An avocado on top of mixed greens topped with chopped lobster and shrimp with mayonnaise and a balsamic glaze is not something I have ever seen on a menu at an Italian restaurant, but I am so glad it was because it was delicious. The eggplant rollatini was also enjoyable because the eggplant was sliced thinly and had the perfect ratio of ricotta and mozzarella but the only thing I would have preferred was for the tomato sauce to be just a tad sweeter because it was a bit tart/acidy for my personal liking. I definitely will be ordering more and look forward to having the seafood avocado again. read more

Barosa - Seafood Avocado - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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Timely delivery food taste good , I'll tell you tomorrow about the lunch , it's the first restaurant in all of this snow delivery wasn't ba problem I would recommend it to you & my friends read more

Very good fine dining. Love the atmosphere and decor. Service was on point and kind. Number one in my book. Drink I tried the Tropical cosmo if you like cosmos that would be n a delicious drink for u. It said mango vodka but sadly I did not taste it. It was more acidic for me. Did not agree. Sadly turned me off from ever trying a cosmo. However it did replace my special dish the "Franchise Risotto with honey glazed" , that was so delicious. It B was my first Risotto that was delicious for me. Loved it, the fish was juicy and soft to taste. The cappuccino was delicious as well. For dessert I had the coconut sherbet. Did not expect it to be in a shell with fresh coconut shaved on the top. So delicious. moth watering. read more

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From food to drinks, dessert nothing was less than outstanding. Cocktails at the bar and wait staff service the best. For coffee I suggest the Affogato. Ciao For Now. read more

Review: I've never been treated so disrespectfully at a restaurant. We were served dinner late, but we were grateful to still get a meal. However, as we walked toward the bar--where other patrons were still sitting--the bartender shouted at us to "pay our f*ing bill" in front of everyone. I asked to speak to a manager, expecting at least an apology, but instead they excused his behavior and took no action. Absolutely disgraceful customer service. I will never return, and I strongly suggest others think twice before spending their money here. read more

I forgot to take a lot of photos. All I got was the entree. I came here with a group of 30 people for a late lunch for a gathering. We were served a lot of courses, and had all of the following: salad, fried calamari, dinner rolls, pizza, an entree of our choosing (fish, chichi parm, another chicken option, and a veggie option), and dessert. The service stalled between the appetizers and the entree, but that was okay n'existe it gave us more time to socialize and hangout. We arrived at 3pm ended up staying until 7pm. The staff did a wonderful job of staying on top of things, and keeping us updated with everything that was happening. The food was good, the service was great, and the company was delightful. It was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! read more

Barosa - Fish - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

We order pizza from here regularly. Very good quality and tasty. It is also a value at $20 a piece. This restaurant has been on our radar and we will definitely be dining in soon. I do recommend the pizza pies for your weekends d TV nights! read more

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Barosa has excellent food, outstanding service and incredible ambiance. My family and I where just there for Mothers day and we had an amazing dinner. read more

Barosa - Chicken Sorrentino - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

My Wife And I Love The Food And Service We Have Gotten Here It #1 In Our Books ! Please Give This Eatery A Try It's Worth It .

Dined here tonight & has a delicious meal.We ordered a bottle of wine at the half price offer. The baked clams were very good & our entrees were delicious & plentiful. Service was excellent as was our waiter Jose. We were celebrating my birthday & had our cappuccinos & espresso on the house. Thank you for a wonderful evening. read more

The food may be good ,but i wouldn't know since Mario told me and a friend we couldnt eat there based on Joe and Franks request. The reason its bad is because ive attended the restaurant at leat 6 times in 2 months. Never was treated this way. Not sure if he mistook us for other women but didnt even let us sit. It was humiliating. He was aggressive and treated us like trash. Id never go back if Mario is running the place. He has a serious power complex. read more

I have been coming here for a years. It's a neighborhood legend. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, such friendly staff. I'm never disappointed read more

I have been meaning to go to this spot for forever and was happy I finally made it. The ambiance is wonderful and the vibes are great. We were seated along the windows on a sunny day, which made the experience even better. The prices were what you would expect of a traditional Italian restaurant and there were a few dishes that stood out. I had the Fried Calamari ($15) as well as the Calamari Arrabiata ($16) and Calamari Barosa ($16). Of the three types, my favorite was the Fried Calamari, which was crunchy and had a good tempura batter. The Calamri Arrabiata was decent and I liked the sauce. The Calamari Barosa was my least favorite as I didn't like the fishy taste and couldn't get into the dish. For entrées, we had the Chicken Marsala ($26) and Chicken Francese ($26). Both dishes were delicious, with my favorite being the Francese as I loved the lemon zest more than the mushroom taste of the Marsala. Both dishes were well made and the chicken was juicy and tender and packed with flavor. We opted for the Amaretto Nut Truffle (8.o5) for dessert, which was presented to us beautifully. It was a yummy dessert and wasn't too sweet. I enjoyed it. Overall, this is a great spot and perfect for a family event, date night, or casual dining. I recommend popping by if you're in the mood for Italian food! read more

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Huge portions and great service. Nice selection of specials. They had a singer that was really good. I recommend sitting by the window if you like less noise I'd the larger open room. read more

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Awesome service, great menu and cocktail options. Friendly staff, very clean You've got a lifetime customer read more

The food is a five star. The ambience is lovely. Street parking is fine. Not having a reservation is fine. They have tables. Friday and Saturday nights are busiest, however. The service is a three star at best, two more likely. In the past the service has been excellent. Tonight it was an absolute joke. There were six tables taken in the restaurant. And no one was paying attention. No water refilled. No bread brought. We ordered drinks. They didn't come. Dinner came too quickly on top of the appetizer. Again no water. It was as if we were forgotten. The cappuccino was white. In a clear glass. I don't think they even bothered to put coffee in it. We had to re-order it. The question is why was it brought to our table in the first place? the zabaglione was weak. I think it was the worst we've ever had there. Thin with Little marsala. The strawberries were fine. I really have no idea what went on there tonight. It was my husband's birthday and we were disappointed. read more

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I went on a foggy Friday evening - my bf & I were seated right away. They don't take reservations online so I was glad to see there was space. Weather report said it'd be severe rain so I think that's why there was decent amount of space. The place is much bigger than I imagined. It was our first time and I was concerned about the negative reviews, but I've ordered their pizza for delivery before and enjoyed it so I wanted to try it fresh! We got bread & water right away. Bread 3/5 - glad their butter was soft, spreadable and not ice cold like some places. They had so many specials off the menu! Specials for every category of food. No printed specials menu though, so you may need to ask the server to repeat a few things. Our server memorized all the specials for that day, I thought that was cool. Printed specials would be even cooler! Service 5/5. Grilled octopus on couscous (a special) 4.5/5 - it was so delicious and charred (slightly too charred). The sweet/tangy couscous was a good balance to the charred octopus. From the regular menu - we got a margherita pizza with pepperoni and their spicy fried calamari. Our 3 items was more than enough to feed the 2 of us. Pizza 4/5 - I enjoyed the thin crust brick oven pizza. I do wish there was more basil and think it could've been crispier. Not the very best I've ever had and didn't stand out to me but it was yummy and we took a few slices home. It reheats very well in the air fryer and we enjoyed our midnight snack. Minor complaint: I wish the wheel/table thing for the pizza was sturdier - it was all wobbly and I'm prone to dropping things. (I've dropped an entire pie in a different restaurant before so I was worried about dropping it here too.) Spicy Fried Calamari 4/5 - great seasoning and good texture! I think the texture of the regular fried calamari will probably be nicer since the spicy one is cooked with sauce. Will get again though. Drinks 5/5 - I got a Moscow mule (Barosa mule) and my bf got a glass of red wine. Both lovely! The staff was also very attentive regarding water refills. Food envy - I saw a table get mussels and I didn't know it would come in a bread bowl!! Not just bread on the side. It looked appetizing and I may try it on our next visit. I like making mussels at home because they're only $3 from the market and usually try to avoid ordering mussels (but cooking at home is always going to be cheaper, duh). Ambiance 3/5 - standard Italian restaurant vibes. They have a exposed wine rack wall, a plus for aesthetics. It was so chilly sitting under the AC. I hated our wobbly table, can't stand wobbly tables. Had a nice view of the street parking outside lol. Bathroom was nice and clean - so important! I would love to go back and try some more from their menu and hope they will have some fun specials. Staff was so nice and I hope we get a positive experience again for our second visit. Overall a 5/5 because I enjoyed the food & experience. Trying to tip their review average a little higher because they're a local restaurant in my neighborhood and I have no major complaints. Pricey pricey though. Excited to have another date night there. read more

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Got some food to go and damn the portion sizes are SO worth the money. The panini and heroes are HUGE and under 12 bucks. The ciabatta that's used for the panini was crispy but not tear the roof of your mouth hard. Plenty of filling in the middle of mozzarella and peppers. And for 10 bucks such a steal. A sandwich like that in Manhattan would be at least 15 bucks--same goes for the hero. Hero was packed full of eggplant and stacked with cheese and layered with sauce. No idea how the dine in experience is but for takeout, excellent! read more

Barosa - Panini - Italian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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Pizza and pasta are great! Service and food are always good whether we order in or take out. Baked clams and calamari are always tasty.

great service great food great atmosphere, will definitely be back , the specials were off the charts read more

This gem of a restaurant is sensational on every level, food is amazing, all of the staff are top notch, extremely polite, professional go the extra distance to make your dining experience amazing, Service is impeccable, an awesome selection of wine, bar staff are extremely experienced in making great cocktails, I cannot say enough about this restaurant, and I have been coming here for years, it just gets better each time me and my family dine here, and I drive from Westchester County to eat here and the commute will never stop me. read more

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Excellent local Italian spot. We came here after a funeral and were able to seat 13 people within 10 minutes without a reservation. I am grateful for them. Regardless, the food was outstanding. The baked clams were really delicious and the pork chop with sweet peppers was outstanding. Great ambience, staff, and meals all around the dinner table. You can't ask for more in your local Italian go-to spot. Thank you again for hosting us. Can't wait to come back. read more