La Bella Pizzeria

Still one of the finest NY pizzerias in Queens and definately in Astoria. Even after Andrew…read moreBellucci's death, they are a go-to for most Astorians. Yesterday I had a slice of Grandma and Big Pauli's, which is a combination of NY, Italian, and Chicago styles with fresh mozzarella, garlic, Parmigiano, black pepper, and olive oil. Everything about the pizzeria has remained the same since Andrew Bellucci died a few years ago, including the decor and seating arrangements. I came away truly satisfied after my meal

I found the WORST SLICE OF PIZZA in new york city…read more Took forever, literally burnt to death, and they REFUSED to refund me when I pointed out the crust should not be black. Tastes like a bucket of salt. Absolutely horrifying when you're just looking forward to a nice slice of pizza on a friday night Places that are better: -Gias -Grand Ave -Nonna's (my favorite) -Literally any other pizzeria in Astoria. Busy does not equal good. This was disgusting and gaslihting someone that "oh the crust is supposed to be like that" when its literally black and crumbled at the touch after reheating in the oven for 10 minutes too long is not ok. I still can't believe they wouldnt just refund me and let me go.

Meatballs (~$14)

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Caesar Salad (~$15)

Milkflower

4.2(831 reviews)

1.4 mi•Astoria

Walking from Elmhurst to Astoria(yes it was that nice out finally) I looked for my first meal of…read morethe day. I looked at other people's lists of best Astoria eateries. There was overlap in terms of this place. Seeing as how I have a good wood fired artisan pizza place in my job this should be decent I said to myself. As I enter I'm greeted immediately with a smile by what seemed like the day manager. As I'm sat down and poured my water I almost am already convinced which pizza I want but I look through just to read the nice lists of ingredients and picture each pie mentally. I ordered this nice pie with sausage and grano padano and notice I can add certain toppings. I chose egg because why not make it a pizza brunch? Pizza comes quick and hot. Tastes delightfully sweet and the char adds personality. The place is nice and rustic, warm and inviting btw. I appreciate the runner/busser as they operated as I would( I am one myself). They were quick and efficient in turning the table that just left, making sure he cleans the table in the same motion. The sunlight revealed a dirty table next to me so not all is perfect there. All in all though a tasty and pleasant experience. I would come back with friends to try more food and do a little day drinking. Nice spot in a cozy area of Astoria. Would recommend.

Got the spicy soppresata which i wish had a little bit more honey on it. Service was pretty fast…read moretoo for a saturday

Front of restaurant

Fig ricotta starter

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The length of restaurant

Bellucci Pizza

4.2(208 reviews)

1.8 mi•Astoria

Moved to the area and was looking for a good pizza joint after living right next door to one in my…read moreold neighborhood. This was the first place I tried and it was pretty amazing especially the Vodka Roni! Ordered this for delivery so can't say anything about the service or ambiance, but the food did not disappoint! Vodka Roni - 5/5 - How can you go wrong with a pizza that has spicy pepperonis and vodka sauce on top of it?? A must get!

I'm always super grateful to find pizza places that can do a vegan gluten-free pizza (so many can…read moredo gluten-free but with a non-vegan crust, or vegan pizza with only gluten-full crust). And love that this place isn't far from my home. They have a few options for vegan toppings in addition to the vegan cheese, so I got the vegan pepperoni (and the employee working there let me read the ingredients to make sure it was gluten-free, and it was). I was also able to do a no-sauce pizza since I can't do tomato sauce anymore. Perhaps some sauce would have made the crust less hard and crunchy, but while delicious, my pizza was hard and crunchy. Even the cute little branded pizza cutter that came with my pizza had a hard time making slices. But it was tasty and satisfied my craving for pizza. Nowhere near the best vegan gluten-free pizza I've ever had but it'll do the job well enough. And it's a little pricey but it's specialty ingredients, I suppose. Not something I'd get on a regular basis but maybe on special occasions.

Pizza display at Bellucci Pizza

Sausage and pepperoni slice

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Decent amount of space inside.

Vite Vinosteria

4.3(749 reviews)

1.4 mi•Astoria

Ive lived in Astoria practically my whole life yet never been to Vite. It off 31st ave on 34th…read morestreet and for some reason ive never ventured there. While deciding where to go one day, this was suggested and im so glad I went. The restaurant is cozy with tables inside the main dining room and in an enclosed outdoor seating area. Im guessing it opens in the summer. I sat down with my niece while waiting for my sister and for a good 5-7 minutes, no one stopped by and gave a menu nor offered water. Finally after about 3 people walked by not saying anything, someone came. The area is not that big and 7 minutes isnt that long but to sit there any not be addressed by all the staff walking by was annoying. Finally my sister came and we were offered water and a menu. After hearing about the specials and asking for recommendations, we settled on the gnocchi (housemade potato gnocchi, burrata, peas, pesto sauce, toasted pine nuts), Pappardelle alla Bolognese (housemade ribbon pasta, meat sauce), and side of sautéed spinach. The food arrived and we were pleasantly delightful by the main. The gnocchi was so soft and creamy, the sauce was delicious. Im not a fan of gnocchi but this was so good. The papardelle was my meal and it was also so good. There was a lot of pasta and a good amount of meat sauce. It was also delicious. The spinach on the other hand was bland. It has no flavor and we had to add some salt. A few times we tried to call someone over to our table but felt like no one was paying attention. When we were done with our meals, my sister had a few pieces of gnocchi left. She asked for a box as it was to be my nieces lunch for tomorrow. I then said, can you also box up the spinach. A few minutes later, the server dropped off a bag with one container and said here's the spinach. We tried to call his attention but he was already walking away. Where was the gnocchi. Finally when we came back, we asked about it and he said oh I thought it was garbage. I said no we asked for it to be boxed. He said let me talk to the kitchen. He came back and said sorry, they cant do anything but one dessert will be on me. I guess thats fine but we more wanted the food for the baby. For dessert we ordered a tiramisu and pistachio gelato. The tiramisu was in a jar as opposed to a cake slice. One bite of the ice cream and I knew it was bad. It was grainy and sandy texture. I looked up why that would be and one reason stated it could be improper storage, like it was unfrozen or melted then refrozen. I wasn't chancing that. I told the server and said I couldn't eat it. He offered another dessert but I said know, then offered a limoncello shot. While I appreciate the offer, we weren't drinking before so that wasn't the best option to offer. I just said im fine without a replacement. When we got the bill, the dessert was taken off like he said he would. We paid and left. Overall the main course/pasta meals were delicious. The sides and desserts could use work. Service was alright. Id definitely come back for the food and to try some of the pizza.

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.

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Bufala pizza. Delicious flavor. Needs another minute in the oven.

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Melenzane alla Parmigiana

Grand Avenue Pizza

3.4(165 reviews)

1.6 mi•Astoria

They have a unique selection of vegetarian pizza slices available! My favorite is the Spinach…read moreArtichoke with Alfredo sauce. This particular slice has a thick crust, which is not very common in Astoria. The crusts they use vary between slices - some have thin crust, others have thick crust. It's a good balance of options, especially if you're with a group of people who are picky and need some variety. My husband and I have been here multiple times since moving into the area, and the guys behind the counter are always nice and get your slices out fairly quickly. Plus, they're open fairly late, which is a bonus when we're in the mood for a late evening slice. Worth checking out!

bland , overpriced food. Consistently unfriendly service. I don't think I've seen a smile from…read moreanybody that works here since I've been coming (which thankfully is not often) Maybe if they weren't so overstaffed they would be more inclined to up their service game

Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Pizza on the left, Buffalo on the right.

Sicilian of the left and plain slice on the right

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Garlic Knots, Fettuccine Alfredo and slices

Rizzo's Pizza

3.9(692 reviews)

1.5 mi•Astoria

I have been going to Rizzos pizza for over 50 years! I ate dinner there tonight and the pizza was…read morebetter them ever! The sauce and cheese were perfect on every slice! Simply the best

I am a born and bred Astorian, still residing in Astoria, and I absolutely cherish and adore my…read moreRizzo's Pizzeria. I have beautiful memories of mom picking me up from elementary school and bringing me a slice (corner, of course!) of my fave Sicilian slice. Nothing compares to Rizzo's for me and I'm so grateful that my daughter who is now 20 has also had the privilege to eat their delicious pizza while growing up! She used to love their shaved Italian ices in the orange flavor :) during the summer months (not sure they still offer that as I live down by ditmars). You guys are truly the best and thank you so much for still being around! Cheers to many more years to come!

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Square Cheese Pizza

Astoria Pizza

3.2(102 reviews)

1.7 mi•Astoria

Really great neighborhood pizza spot. Stopped in randomly when I was in the area. I wanted a…read morebuffalo slice and they made an entire pie. Food was made quickly. Prices are very reasonable. The buffalo slice is really tasty. The meat is Halal - so added bonus. They also have a juice bar inside. Environment is warming and inviting.

A very memorable and delicious slice of pizza. Crispy bottom, gooey cheese and the perfect ratio of…read moreeverything, dusted with too many seasonings available to us in the little shakers. Not sure if I was just very hungry or very sleepy but this slice of pizza was perfectionn! Casual interior with goofy and fun staff! Came back to grab another slice before I headed to the airport.

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Sac's Place

3.9(595 reviews)

1.1 mi•Astoria

A time was had. I had a wonderful time at this Italian restaurant. My mini highschool theater…read morereunion was kept here. The ambiance was very nice, and intimate. We had a private section reserved, and it was very cozy. The food is something to talk about. I got the lobster ravioli, with shrimp in a creamy white sauce. It was rich in flavors and thickness, and so yummy. The bread was fresh and lightly oiled. The burrata salad was so good, also very fresh. The fried calamari was top tier and also the artichokes. The customer was stellar. They were very quick, and recommended their best sellers. It was nice to see familiar faces, and catching up with everyone. I will definitely return.

I really wanted to like this place because I had heard good things, but unfortunately it just…read morewasn't for me. Let me start with the positive -- the service was great. Our server was very attentive, friendly, and on top of everything throughout the meal. No complaints there at all. As for the food, it was honestly very lackluster. The best thing we had all night was the small original pizza, which I actually really enjoyed. The crust and flavor on that were solid. Unfortunately, the spaghetti with marinara sauce was a huge disappointment. At $22 just for the pasta, plus an additional $4 for ONE meatball, I expected so much more. It ended up being a $26 plate of pasta that, in my opinion, had almost no flavor. I kept wanting seasoning, salt, garlic -- something to make it stand out. It was just very bland. My husband ordered the polenta starter with shiitake mushrooms and bolognese sauce, which was okay, but nothing memorable. For the three food items, one cappuccino, and a sparkling water, the bill came to about $110 with tip. For that price point, I expected to leave impressed, especially after hearing the hype. Sadly, this just wasn't a place I'd personally return to. I truly wanted to enjoy it more.

Grandma pie

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The seasonal outdoor pizza garden

Rosa's Pizza

3.8(152 reviews)

1.8 mi•Astoria

Alright I might be bias because I've been eating this pizza since I was a kid but Rosa's has the…read morebest upside down pizza.. I always request a fresh pie and it never disappoints

As bad as it was before COVID. This was my second visit, and the pizza restaurant, tables and…read morefloors were in urgent need of upgrades. There were unsanitary pizza boxes stored at the back of the restaurant and service was less than impressive. I will definately not be back

The guys behind the pizza

Ravioli Pizza, Baked Ziti Pizza

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Il Bambino

4.4(1.4k reviews)

1.4 mi•Astoria

Il Bambino will never disappoint me. They have the best panini in the world and I could eat their…read morefood everyday. I love how they constantly innovate with new menu options and maintain the quality every time. The Roast Chicken with Mozzarella is my go-to but I've tried so many other sandwiches, crostini, hash browns, fries, and coffees from them and it's all delicious. The workers are always so nice and they can substitute anything if you have preferences or dietary restrictions. They will also offer recommendations if you can't decide. I've gone on weekends and weeknights and while weekends are busier, we can usually get a table especially when they open up their backyard for seating in the summer. I always bring out of town visitors here and everyone raves about it. I even bought a jar of their homemade spicy mayo because it's so iconic. The sandwich is so filling, I almost wish they served half sizes so I could try more things on the menu at once. I can't say enough good things about Il Bambino, I will continue to support them forever.

I've been to Il Bambino countless times before, but this last visit was a little weird…read more It was restaurant week and all I really ever get from this spot is a panini obv, so I thought it was a good opportunity to try out some apps and dessert since the special came with it. We arrived over an hour before closing, but when I came in the hostess said they were closing and that if we wanted to eat we needed to order fast and have everything come out at once. We agreed, but then watched another duo walk in 20 minutes later and get to take their sweet time. We started out with their tomato soup and chickpea salad. Tomato soup was rich and came with a slice of bread with melted cheese on top, and the chick pea salad was light and refreshing. I had the Piggie Smalls as my main which is my go-to and was great as always. For dessert we shared a panna cotta and this chocolate dessert that had these chocolate crunchy crumbles on top that was out of this world. 10/10 food, wish I could've enjoyed it without being rushed.