Amazing food, friendly and efficient service, and a slightly cramped but cozy atmosphere. Would…read moredefinitely come back if I am in Astoria and in the mood for legitimate Italian food. The appetizer bruschetta was good, piled high with slightly sweet tomatoes balanced by vinegar and crispy bread. The free thick bread basket seemed like a focaccia, and went well with olive oil. We had two classic dishes for our mains. The beef lasagna was tasty and had a slightly sweet sauce. It was filling but not too dense. The orecchiette was perfect: tangy and bitter with sweet sausage and light butter sauce. The white wine for happy hour was good, too. Semi dry and balanced, and a good price! The only slight drawback was the seating, with tables very close to each other and not much room to push your chair back. Still, it creates a cozy feel for your date.

Excellent neighborhood restaurant. Came here for a birthday dinner. The service was great. The…read morefood was fantastic - from appetizers (the bruschetta was excellent), to entrees (linguini vongole was one of the best I've ever had) to desserts (pistachio torte). Would definitely go back.

This place is amazing! The food was just very delicious and well made. The service was professional…read moreand diligent. The ambiance was very cool and elegant. 5 stars!

My partner and I went here the first time last year and had and such an amazing experience that we…read morebooked this spot for our 15th anniversary recently. It feels very cozy, intimate, and romantic. The food tastes home cooked (yum), pasta is very fresh. The first time our server offered we can get a half order of 2 pasta dishes so we can try both out. The squid ink pasta is the best so this time we got a full serving. My favorite is the octopus! Service is always spot on, both times. We'll be coming back for our special occasions. One more plus, street parking is easy to find nearby.

Make a reservation. A first visit for both of us. We did…read morenot have one ans we graciously sat at the bar. The wait was an hour for a table.Greg, the bartender was attentive and refreshing with his honest suggestions. The cuisine was delicious and abundant portions. Hurry up and go eat.

Delayed flight from LaGuardia = dinner at Park Side!…read more Walked in and the only thing available for 2 was a table in the bar/lounge area, but I was happy just to get in, considering it was during the US Open. This place is a classic in the area and I hear it's always packed anyway. We started with what is possibly the world's greatest complimentary bread basket - it includes meats and cheeses and bruschetta. Amazing. Classic Caesar salad was ok and baked clams were good. Eggplant parm was the star - best I've had in ages. Beans and escarole were also perfect. Will be back (with a reservation) for pasta e fagoli, pastas, and more. 4.5 stars.

I keep going back, and I keep trying new things, and it all keeps tasting great. The use of…read morepeppers, onions, spices & flavor is great. The portions are huge and at least two servings from the same meal. That pork chop was something else, it looks pretty too. Good: -BONE IN PORK CHOP -Sautéed Broccoli -Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Bad: -None

After seeing all the hype on social media, we decided to visit Italiano to try their famous…read morebread-bowl pastas. When we walked in, it felt more like a busy pizzeria with a dining area than the trendy spot we were expecting. The place was packed, and we ended up waiting about 30 minutes for a table. Once seated, we noticed right away that the menu didn't match what we had seen online. In the videos, every pasta dish came with burrata, but here it was an extra charge. The bread bowl itself was also a $7 add-on, which pushed the $25 pasta dishes to nearly $40 each -- a price that simply doesn't make sense for what you get. Staff was friendly, but the busboys seemed completely untrained, and service overall was slow. We did receive our minestrone soup quickly, but it was just okay. The soup's kidney beans and chickpeas were noticeably undercooked. When the pasta arrived, the disappointment continued. The burrata, which we paid extra for, was cold and hard rather than creamy. Even the waitress seemed surprised when we pointed it out. We also noticed that the regular pasta dishes (served in normal bowls) were much larger portions than the bread-bowl pastas -- despite the bread bowls costing more. At the end of the meal, the reality became clear: the bread-bowl trend is more gimmick than substance. With two pasta dishes and one soup totaling around $100, the value just isn't there. Unfortunately, we won't be returning. Don't be fooled by what you see on social media -- the experience simply doesn't live up to the hype.

We stopped by for dinner & drinks, they start u off with some great bread & olive oil, very good…read more Drinks Pinot grecio & Moscato both good went well with our meal. Appetizer we had the Burrata, wow it was delicious, melts in your mouth so good with the tomatoes & pesto great to also dip the bread into. Main dishes I had the Gnocchi Gorgonzola e Tartufo, yumm this was so good fresh tasting gnocchi , excellent flavor to this dish one of the best truffle dishes I've had in some time, so good Hubby actually came back the next day & got me one to go! Hubby had the Agnolotti di zucca very good as well, great tasting sauce & pasta. We manage to have room left for desert we had the Pistachio & Strawberry gelatos both very good & just the right amount of sweet to end our meal. Restaurant is a good size, nicely decorated dimly lit inside good for intimate date nights, service was good. Price wise on the high side but doable, everything we had was very good, worth the try we enjoyed our meal.

What a charming neighborhood gem! We came on a Monday night as a party of three to celebrate our…read morefriend Liz's bday and I have had this place bookmarked for a while and it easily exceeded expectations. The decor is simple but cozy, it seems like a place you find yourself in, in the middle of the week. The food: Anchovy Special with Arugula and Orange Supremes- Shocking how good this was, the anchovy was cooked perfectly, they were incredibly tasty without being oily. It went nicely with the arugula and the freshness of the citrus. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=WXs8evyJarabbHv9XVj6fw Melanzane alla Parmigiana- breaded eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil. This was basically an eggplant parm and the eggplant was cooked perfectly, the cheese was ok but the sauce made this dish really tasty with the nice homemade focaccia they give you in the beginning. Branzino Special with Cannelli Beans and Swiss Chard. This was the winner of the evening. The cripsy skin was amazing. The fish was cooked to perfection, the cannelli beans I thought were going to be weird but it added a nice creaminess to the fish. Lastly the swiss chard was crunchy on the ends and nice and tender on the leaf. This should be put on the regular menu. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=xNVfJCmf89OOY-1ME3FY7Q Controfiletto- grilled prime angus N.Y. strip steak served with roasted marble potatoes. I hate to say it but as good as the steak was, the roasted potatoes was the star of show. The potatoes were amazing. Pappardelle alla Bolognese- housemade ribbon pasta, meat sauce. This was good but came off a bit plain. The pasta was homemade but it was almost to a fault since the pasta came out too soft. The flavors were good but I felt this would have been a better, reheated the next day kind of dish.

6/1/26 Stopped by for a quick bite and to check out the rooftop space. New photos. Had a great…read moreMother's Day dinner at Valdari on 5/10/2026! Manager Beatrice is truly a gem -- very attentive, super sweet, and made my family feel so welcome. The atmosphere was warm, family-oriented, and comfortable. The prix fixe menu was excellent from beginning to end. For appetizers, my mom had the burrata with heirloom tomatoes, and my sister and I had Nonna's meatballs, which were delicious. My sister had the rigatoni, my mom had the salmon, and I had the short rib of beef, which melted in my mouth like butter -- that's how tender the meat was. For dessert, I had the cannoli's while my mom and sister enjoyed the chocolate lava cake. Everything was flavorful and beautifully prepared. The bathrooms were also nice and clean, which is always a plus. My family and I will definitely be coming back again -- even if it's just to stop in for a lychee martini and the grilled octopus, one of my favorite meals. Highly recommend for a family dinner, date night, or casual night out

It was a very quiet late lunch on a Wednesday, with only one other table occupied. The restaurant…read moreis nicely decorated, featuring an open kitchen and a wood-fired oven, which gives the space a warm and inviting feel. Our server was very pleasant and happened to be the only one working at the time, though with so few guests, it seemed to be all that was needed. We ordered the three-course lunch special. One set included the meatballs to start, followed by the chicken Parmesan and bomboloni for dessert. The other included a Caesar salad, tagliatelle Bolognese, and tiramisu. There was a bit of a longer-than-expected gap between the appetizer and the entrée, especially considering we were essentially the only table being served, as the other guests had already finished their meal. That was a little frustrating. Aside from that, most of the food was solid. The only real disappointment was the chicken Parmesan, which was quite overcooked. It was unfortunate given that the kitchen was only cooking for the two of us. That said, the mashed potatoes, an unusual pairing with chicken Parmesan were excellent: perfectly creamy and incredibly smooth. The tiramisu was also quite good, but the real standout was the bomboloni. I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed them, since fried doughnuts wouldn't normally be my first choice for dessert. I would definitely return.

I didn't get many photos because I ordered takeout, but I was really impressed with Luigi's…read more As soon as you walk in, the bar is to the right and the dining room is to the left. It immediately gave me that cozy, old school neighborhood Italian restaurant feel, almost like the set of Cheers. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and packed with people. I ordered the Short Rib Pappardelle and the Grilled Lamb Chops, and both were a 10/10. The pasta was rich and flavorful, and the lamb chops were cooked perfectly. Even my brother, who's a very picky eater, thoroughly enjoyed his meal. The food smelled so incredible on the drive home that I was honestly tempted to pull over and eat it in the car. For takeout, you exit the main entrance and walk around the corner to the back of the building, where they have a separate area serving pizza and other quick bites. When I arrived around 5:30 p.m., the restaurant was bustling, and the takeout counter was lined with orders waiting to be picked up. They also offer outdoor dining. While I was waiting, I noticed the portions being served to diners at the bar, and they definitely don't skimp. The servings are generous, which makes the value even better. It's easy to see why this place is such a neighborhood favorite. Great food, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be making the drive from Brooklyn again.

My family & I came for a dinner. Since restaurant week was still ongoing, we all decided to order…read morefrom the restaurant week menu. We were started with complimentary focaccia bread with pesto sauce for the table. Since we are a family of 4, we decided to share the appetizer fried calamari, arancini, eggplant polpette & beet salad to start. It was great to share & try a bit of everything. Everything was great. I personally ordered the short rib ragu pappardelle. The cheese on top was great. There was a good amount of meat inside. It tasted okay. Overall, this restaurant serves good food. The food came out in a timely manner. Only minor complaint was that the restaurant was quite loud. Since the space is small filled with so many tables, all we can hear was the chatter of people around us. Also since there were a constant flow of people, the servers were so busy walking around that we had to wait a few extra minutes to reach them.

The food was very high quality and genuinely delicious, the staff was so attentive and polite they…read moremade the atmosphere so welcoming. The restaurant is in a nice area and the restaurant itself is so nice, comfortable, and aesthetic.

This is probably my third time here since moving to the area…read more I love how rustic this place feels. Service is always on point. The owner or manager always check on the tables. Food wise, how can you go wrong with great ingredients and good classic cooking? I was eating kosher for passover this time. I had the Branzino al forno. A whole grilled fish with potatoes and salad. It was incredible. Perfectly charred, meaty and delicious. The fish was so flavorful. The salad with the lemon on it was the perfect accompaniment. Will definitely get this again. I have also tried pasta here in the past. So good, you can tell its homemade. Salads are large and always good. Everyone should try this place.

We had just finished a full day at the US Open Tennis tournament. Wanted a restaurant that was…read morewithin 5 min of Corona Park. A quick check on Yelp yielded Armondo's. I called the owner who was very helpful and gracious and he guided me where to park for free. The service was top notch. The food was awesome. My brother got veal Parm and Angelo and I got the fish special (sea bass with shell fish) in a red sauce. We enjoyed the meal and enjoyed conversation with the owner. We talked about making this a tradition after a day in Queens. Ambiance was nice with white tablecloths, clean, friendly. Highly recommend.

This place has really gone down hill yet the prices continue to increase. Shame. I had the lentil…read moresoup very bland. Service was meh. Just disappointing.

Always a hit. Pasta tastes very fresh, and the sauce is delicious…read more Came by Thursday ~6 PM before a concert at Barclays Center, and there was a bit of a line but it moved quickly. There was a longer wait to actually get our food. Limited indoor seating; we were able to grab a table outside immediately but had to wait a bit before grabbing four of the bar seats.

Forma is honestly such an amazing spot for handmade pasta in Greenpoint. The space is super casual…read moreand always packed -- you just order at the counter and grab a table, though hunting for a seat during peak dinner hours can be a tiny bit stressful. The gemelli pesto is incredible, with a perfect, chewy al dente bite and a creamy sauce that isn't heavy at all. The pappardelle bolognese is also pure comfort food with a super rich, savory meat sauce. Plus, you get free warm focaccia which is literally perfect for wiping up the plate. Getting fresh pasta this good at these prices is a total win.