I walked in to dine alone on a Saturday at around 7pm. The place was already starting to get packed but they were still able to offer me a nice table towards the back vs sitting at the bar. My server was extremely nice and very efficient. I ordered the bruschetta stracciatella e crudo to start was excellent! For my main, I ordered a special they were offering that night - potato gnocchi in a mushroom truffle sauce with sausage. This was INCREDIBLE. Pasta perfectly cooked, the sauce was nice and creamy. A good amount of mushrooms!! This was my first time and would definitely come back with my partner! read more

Botte - Ditmars - Saturday Night special - Potato gnocchi in a mushroom truffle sauce with sausage. Very excellent! - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Came here for the first time because it looked nice enough from the outside and the menu seemed good. Honestly the only good thing about this experience was our waiter Malcolm. My boyfriend and I ordered two appetizers to start and each got a pasta dish. The first appetizer came out okay but then we had to ask about the second one twice. It was only brought to us when our pasta came and the appetizer was cold. It was the baked clams which probably would have been good if hot but weren't very appetizing when eaten cold. The pasta dishes were okay, definitely need more seasoning. Overall, we won't be coming back. We did like our waiter but there are better Italian spots in the area for a better price. Ones that will bring us our food when it's still hot. read more

This place can be good, which makes this review painful to write. Too many times I've come just to be disappointed by everything from food to service. It's not even 25% full so I have no clue how the staff can't handle multiple tables. The food can be great, but usually it's ok to subpar. I won't be coming back and trying again after they call crackers foccacia and served over cooked pasta. Also, don't sit at the bar unless you know the bartenders because you'll be ignored. Be prepared to watch as the bartenders pay attention to other people 4 ft away from you all night. My previous review was 4 stars, no clue why they decided to change up such a good thing. Crackers are not focaccia. But sadly even if they brought back the old focaccia they'd still have the same staff and hit or miss pasta. read more

Botte - Ditmars - "Foccacia" - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

First time here after they rebranded last year. Got one app and two entrées and we enjoyed each dish. Got the meatballs, the spicy rigatoni à la vodka, and chicken marsala. The food came quickly and the portions were good. Prices were standard Manhattan prices, not necessarily Astoria prices. Came knowing what to expect and left satisfied. I would've been happier if there was (free) bread. read more

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Average at best and I've written hundreds of unbiased reviews so I really don't wish to get into all the details. I can honestly say service is far and above better than their food. If you wish to hang and have a casual drink with conversation, this is a good spot. Anyone thinking of dining... well don't say I didn't warn you. My review is based on a Saturday night 8 PM experience and the restaurant was a quarter full. It's gotta be for a good reason. read more

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Absolutely the worst restaurant I have been to in a very long time!!! A local place my wife and I have decided to finally try.What a mistake.It was Mother's Day so the place was a bit crowded and the server told us it would be about 45 minutes minimum to get our food.We were not bothered because we were not extremely hungry.The focaccia came first but it was more like cornbread,definitely not focaccia.Next came the burrata (an Italian cheese) This was the only thing that was good and I'm sure it was not made on premises .The meatballs and sauce were horrible!!!No spice and very bland.The sauce must have come right out of a jar and very bad quality.They could have at least threw a basil leaf in there or brought some grated cheese which they did not.The guy was a chef on the table next to me when I asked him how the meatballs were he just laughed and said not good.They left right after there antipasti.PS.Don't let their fancy menu written in Italian fool you!!! read more

First off welcome to Ditmars Blvd! This Italian spot is just what this strip needed. We came here last Friday night. I suggest you make a reservation through open table though because it was pretty packed even though it was raining cat and dogs. We had the best table at the entrance; a booth. Our server Carlos was so attentive, we started off with drinks and polpette della nonna (meatballs). They were delicious and our drinks; the slowpoke and made ya blush hit the spot. The drinks were so good, we had two rounds. For the entree, we shared our pasta dishes; spaghetti alla carbonara and fettuccine alla bolognese. They were both good sizes, the carbonara was better as the bolognese one needed salt. We would definitely be back to try other pasta dishes. To end our night, we got dessert. My best friend got the panna cotta and a crème brûlée. They were both so sweet and were the icing on the cake. This new Italian spot is good and we know will definitely do well on this strip. See you soon Botte! Thank you for having us. This place deserves this five star review. read more

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I have been to Botte on Broadway and had great experiences. Decided to try the Ditmars location as it's closer to me. Beautiful restaurant. Nice and stylish decor. Comfortable seating. Our server, whose name escapes me unfortunately, was outstanding. Kudos to him! We started with what I believe was a black olive focaccia basket for the table. It came with the most delicious sundried tomato sauce. At least that's the flavor I got from it. We all loved it. He offered another basket full but we declined so as not to get full off of bread. We started with calamari and Zucchini fritti, which in and of itself was a nicely sized portion and a delicious creamy burrata. Very tasty and just enough to wet our appetites for the main entree. I got the avocado kale salad with chicken that was deliciously juicy and grilled to perfection. The salad contained fried artichokes which I had never had before. Mama Mia, I need more of that in my life! SO, SO, SO GOOD! The Margherita pizza was delicious. What can you say when it comes to pizza? Very good. Came piping hot. Drinks were delicious. Considering it was a Friday night, we made reservations. Glad we did because we got there and only one table was occupied. When we left, every single table was taken. A nice date night spot, for sure. read more

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We have been to the other location for happy hour and we came here for dinner. They have a selection of Negronis and I opted for the blood orange which was delicious. They have 10 dollar negronis on Tuesday and half off wine bottles on Mondays. Service was excellent. When they came to change our plates they gave us napkins to put our silverware on which was very thoughtful. Food was also excellent. The margerita pizza was perfect. We also had the calamari which had fried zucchini which I love. I cant wait to try more. read more

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The inside decor and lighting is so inviting... And so is the cocktail menu ! I had to try the Made Ya Blush because of my love of Prosecco. It was so good I had two - such a refreshing signature cocktail. Foodwise , started with the Ricotta Mantecata - garlic bread served with honey and whipped Ricotta - perfect for a starter . I had the Fettucine Al Ragu Bianco , very light on flavor and good pasta choice. I topped it off with the Nutella tart - it is so worth the calories . The service was impressive and the bartender sure knows how to shake and make a cocktail. All around great experience - always glad to see an awesome restaurant on Ditmars Boulevard restaurant row . read more

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Love the ambiance of the inside with their rich burgandy colors and soft lighting...definitely romantic and could totally see this as a great date night spot. Tons of cocktail and bonus mocktail options which is always a nice addition. The host was welcoming, our service was attentive. We came during restaurant week...got calamari, the whipped ricotta, the branzino fillet, alla vodka pasta, and tiramisu and a cheesecake. Food was very tasty. My only complaint was the portion size..it just seemed a little too small..not sure if it was the restaurant week portion or just their actual sizes but just felt like they could have given a little more...but isn't this always the case in NY lol read more

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Starting off with three stars. Ordered the ricotta mantecata and while it was delicious, two small pieces of bread was far too little for the abundance of ricotta they served. Just simply two more slices of bread would have made all the difference. So, that could be a win, but ultimately was just so-so. We each had a spritz - aperol and limoncello - both good but went down too quickly (because they were tiny). So we moved onto Negronis. I opted for the white Negroni while he opted for the Blood Orange. They came in fairly small glasses but our kind bartender informed us that the ice wouldn't melt as fast so that was a plus. Intimate, cute setting with bar seating and plentiful outdoor seating as well. Definitely a place you can people watch, For dinner, we had the spicy rigatoni vodka pasta dish which was amazing. They ran out of pizza so nothing to try there. Overall thoughts? The drinks, in my opinion, were just too small for the cost (it was a tiny $14 Aperol Spritz they were serving and I'm used to huge glasses for that hefty price). When the bill came, we were charged for an extra drink, so we did have to get that corrected. So I guess I would recommend reading over your check carefully before you tap your card on the reader they hand you. Food could be win, but since we only have the pasta dish as a win, I can't say for sure just yet. I guess we will have to return to see if it's worth it once they've settled in. read more

Botte - Ditmars - Menu - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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This is a great happy hour spot in the neighborhood. Pricing is awesome, drink selection is great and the food is good. After a few hours outside sharing multiple apps (3) and cocktails (8+) we only spent 120 due to their happy hour specials. That's almost unheard of in 2025. While the food isn't spectacular and is just good in my opinion, I would definitely return with friends to enjoy the happy hour specials. read more

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Friendly staff, nice looking restaurant very clean big. The food was OK. I ordered the spaghetti carbonara and it had way too much sauce. We started with the fried burrata and it was fine nothing special. The same thing with chicken parm dish. Ok food if your in the mood for some pasta but personally would not return. read more

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Excellent patio dining, the service was so good. We stayed late and kept ordering food late and the staff was so nice. We also had extra people join later on. Basically we were obnoxious patrons but they were patient with us read more

First off - I'm not a huge fan of Italian-American cuisine. Yes I sound like a snob for saying that but very few people know the difference. ANYWAY this Italian-American place is one of the few I can stand. The Caesar salad is EXCELLENT and if you order it with chicken, they put FRESH HOT GRILLED chicken on it that actually has flavor! I actually crave this salad, and I'm not a Caesar salad person either lol Not sure why you'd want gnocchi with clams but I ordered it once with spaghetti instead and it was great. The steak is also well seasoned but the cut should be something other than a skirt steak IMO. MUCH better than Botte - they were too into the fresh pasta served EXTRA Al dente and, well, they weren't very good at making fresh pasta. "But this is how we make it in Italy" is always an excuse for making shitty pasta to people who haven't been to Italy. As per another reviewer, yeah there's a couple of pretty boy waiters who take their smoke breaks very seriously every 15 minutes and will completely ignore your existence during that time (which, ironically, IS very Italian!) So I gave it 4 stars for consistency and a place where my partner can indulge in his Long Island palate choices. read more

Randomly found this gem in Queens and I was shocked I didn't hear of this restaurant sooner. Food: we ordered the rigatoni alla vodka picante with chicken. I think that this was probably the best chicken pasta I've had. The rigatoni was well done and it's not spicy at all even though the waiter said it'll be spicy. It was just perfect. I also got the Mango Botte Mule which was really nice. We were seated by the windows on a nice warm evening so the vibes were perfect. They had nice music playing and the waiter was friendly and very informative. Will definitely go back to try more dishes and introduce the restaurant to more friends! read more

Botte - Ditmars - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Would be a fun and fabulous place to get wine drunk and eat some carbs to sober up on your way out. Beautiful interior, it's sad their food is awful. The Cesar Salad was a grocery store salad out of a bag. Lettuce was particularly bland and soft, dressing was nasty and too acidic. Focaccia bread is not focaccia, it's thick pizza dough. It's dry and bland and too dense to be enjoyable. The calamari and chicken scallopini were fine, but nothing memorable. The blood orange mocktail was tasty, but I'm pretty sure it was a blood orange San Pellegrino they were charging $12 for. This place has so much potential for vibes and location but sadly I would never eat here again. read more

Ordered takeout so will give benefit of doubt, but pizza was made like they ran out of sauce and cheese, the spicy rigatoni would get beat by a jar of Rao's sauce whipped up at home in 15 mins... read more

Cute place. Friendly and attentive staff. Food was delicious. Had the hibiscus drink. A little too sweet for me but everything else was great. read more

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Great food, service is friendly, and restaurant is beautiful. Also, nice outdoor eating option, especially during the warmer months.

We ordered their margherita pizza, cacio e Pepe and rigatoni vodka. We did love the taste of everything we ordered, however the pizza crust was too crispy for our liking and the pastas were a little undercooked. We would love to go back and give it another try because the flavors were really good! Also we ordered their crème brûlée and it was the best part of our meal for sure! read more

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Great food, service, atmosphere! And the friendliest bartenders! Especially James, Sophie, and Eberham!

Attentive service and cozy ambiance. The food is fresh and they have a lot of vegetarian options. The signature botte pasta with turmeric cream sauce is must! read more

Botte - Ditmars - Lovely new Italian on Ditmars offering homemade pastas and a great wine selection. - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I was there Sunday with my family for lunch The best pizza the best pasta Al pesto ANTONIO you are the BEST And thank you to our server Ibrahim outstanding service read more

Food was good, I had the carbonara. I had the Limoncello Spritz which I felt was a good size. One reviewer said it was small but I disagree with that. Will be back soon! read more

Come here almost once a week, foods delicious, service is attentive and staff is friendly and welcoming, especially Carlos, super accommodating make sure we are okay and happy, give a 5 stars for the restaurant and 5 stars for Carlos, music and design and look of the restaurant and really cool as well read more

Botte - Ditmars - PIZZA - Margherita and Calamari Fritti - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Amazing little Italian spot...we've been going to their Broadway Astoria location for years and finally tried their most recent launch. Drinks are amazing. If you love a spicy bite to your cocktail, I definitely recommend the slowpoke Rodriguez. We tried the margarita and Diavola pizzas and the crust is really special - thin and bubbly and crunchy - nothing like I've ever tried before. read more

Botte - Ditmars - Slowpoke Rodriquez & Aperol Spritz - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Ordered takeout and the pasta was absolutely disgusting. No salt or flavor for the food. Very bland and noodles were over cooked and tasted like mush. Never again. read more

5 stars for food, drink, dessert, and service! Thin light crust Roman style pizza and baby octopus is so delicious. Also they have the best tiramisu. Botte is absolutely the best italian restaurant on ditmars. read more

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I really wanted to like this place. But they have serious issues with service and especially the young bartender who thinks he's so beautiful and cant do no wrong. There were a few issues my friend had with his drink and not that it wasn't addressed properly, but we were made to feel like we weren't welcome there because he threw a fit at the waitress when she sent it back. And we could see all of it. Two stars only because the other times I've been there, there was this super nice guy with glasses as a waiter and made us feel very good and the food is good. Also the guy with dreads that works as a host is super nice. read more

Sat at the sidewalk bar to order a quick drink and I immediately fell in love. The bartender was so nice to talk to, the vibes were so friendly, and their limoncello spritz is to die for. read more

great time, ambiance and we all enjoyed the food and service. I order delivery from the broadway location all the time. pizza was great. orrechiette are my fav. the spaghetti's are freshly made but were a tad gummy but still yummy. we liked the chicken cutlet as well. its a staple place to visit and am a regular. read more

Place is great but drinks with little liquor not like other places Servers are great