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    Il Poeta

    4.1 (362 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Wine Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Intimate
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Napoleon ok/good
    Jennifer T.

    If I was rating the food on taste alone I'd rate this restaurant 4 stars. I have to take a star off because the portions were way too small, and we all left hungry. For that alone it wasn't worth coming here, and we will not come back even through the food was good. None of the appetizers were shareable either. The beet salad we had was very good, but not shareable. We also had the ravioli and the gnocchi in Gorgonzola. Both were very good, but not filling at all. The gnocchi dish especially was a very small portion! The food in the pics I took look a lot larger than the food that was in front of us. We also ordered 4 desserts those were a decent portion except the soufflé which was disappointing in size and in taste. All the desserts were fresh and homemade, but they were just ok in taste. If you are ok with very small portions and good food than you may like this restaurant.

    Burrata with Prosciutto
    Philip Z.

    Small, comfortable restaurant, seating indoors and out, with many well-dressed, helpful, very busy servers. Recently redesigned, and very modern looking. Small bar in the rear. Food was very expensive, but very good. Although my chicken did not come with a vegetable. And my wife's zucchini flower was served on an otherwise empty plate. Poor presentation. The worse part was the cocktails. If you're gonna charge $17 apiece, serve them in the correct glasses. With the proper garnishment. And be sure they taste like the drink that is ordered; ours did not. A very disappointing meal.

    Pesce del Mediterraneo alla Griglia con Vegetali
    Sharon B.

    Phenomenal!! I cannot believe we hadn't come until now! My husband and I came for dinner on Saturday for date night and had a marvelous time from beginning to end. The interior is beautiful - bright, tastefully decorated and I love that the bathroom was equally beautiful! The food was delicious- I got the Cavatelli and my husband got the Mediterranean grilled fish. We split half and half each and were so pleased with both dishes - 10000% the best pasta spot in all of forest hills but beyond forest hills, one of my new favorite Italian spots overall - especially with their more affordable price points. You get what you pay for here - EXCELLENT food, beautiful ambiance, great service. I feel like most restaurants rarely get all three these days, especially in forest hills. I loved the grilled fish and the grilled veggies too! Just the right amount of burnt-ness to give that perfect charcoal smoky flavor. Nutella mascarpone soufflé was too good to be true! We were kind of floored by this dessert honestly - it was so light, airy and not overly sweet, we regretted sharing one only. Coming back for sure soon - still thinking about how good the food is!

    Updated dining room
    Andres A.

    Updating my review following the restaurant's renovation and happy to confirm that everything is still top notch - the service, the apps, the pastas, and the desserts (highlights include the Nutella & Mascarpone Soufflé & Crème Brûlée). Happy to continue patronizing this neighborhood gem for many years to come :)

    Bread and lentils
    Laura S.

    First time going to ll Poeta after passing by it so many times. Went for a late lunch/early dinner. Service was great and food was great and nicely served. Definitely will be going more often.

    Lady in Passion
    Cynthia R.

    I came in with my younger cousin for a taste of something different. I feel like I have eaten Italian for such a long time so I am glad I had a chance to visit this restaurant. It was late on a Saturday evening which was pretty packed but we were seated quickly. Make sure to call before you go. It is a small petite restaurant which is intimate. I don't believe they can accommodate a large crowd. The drink I order "lady in passion," was really good. I order the seafood and fish spicy tomato stew. It wasn't spicy at all but it was really good. The staff was pretty good, our waiter was missing most of the time so it was annoying during our visit. All in all I would definitely return.

    Pollo Ruspante Arrosto con Patate al Forno
    Dee S.

    Wow!!! This place exceeded my expectation! Service was great and the food was excellent and ambiance was perfect. We ordered the crab cakes and grilled octopus from today's special. The octopus melted in our mouth. I ordered the Pan seared breast of the duck with balsamic sauce with strawberries and spinach mashed potatoes. My husband ordered the 1/2 Roasted free range chicken served with roasted potatoes. Both were delicious! We were visited by the owner/chef as we were enjoying our meal. He was so personable and we enjoyed talking to him. We will definitely return soon and highly recommend this place!!

    Parmesan chicken breast
    Christina W.

    My family and I went to Il Poeta on Mother's Day. We were a party of 5 (4 adults, 1 child), and our reservation was for 3:30 pm. We arrived on time and were seated immediately. The restaurant is sort of small and was very busy, which we liked. The ambiance was upbeat. Our primary server, Hector, was absolutely lovely. He was very attentive and patiently detailed all of the specials to us. The food came quickly and was delicious. Even the bread for the table was good! We ordered appetizers... crab cakes and baked clams - lots of flavor. Our main courses were the Parmesan crusted chicken breast, the steak, and my kid ordered the penne Alfredo with grilled chicken. Honestly, everything was perfectly cooked and flavorful. We were all pleased. We also ordered cocktails, and they were awesome (on the strong side, which we didn't complain about)! Try the Lady Passion or the Espresso Martini. The Chocolate Martini and the Peach Martini were also nice. Dessert was lovely. We tried the apple tart, the vanilla gelato, and my personal favorite, which was a nut crusted amaretto ice cream. We'll definitely return. It wasn't cheap, but we all agreed that it was well worth it!

    Chicken livers with polenta
    Teresa M.

    Il Poeta is an extraordinary dining experience. Superior Italian cuisine and a newly redecorated, romantic dining room make Il Poeta extra special.

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    The food was delicious, the service was great and the ambiance was charming. We were also with the best company.

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    Super cute place. Service was great. Food was amazing. The owner walked around and checked on everyone.

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