My family and I enjoyed our Valentine's Day dinner at Liola. Having a tiny tot (1 years old) we worried about a restaurant not wanting to accommodate us on Valentine's Day, but we were welcomed and not rushed! We were pleased to see a number of families with their children there in fact! Service was excellent. Our waiter and servers were all kind and did a great job with timing. The dining room is nice and our little tot loved the brick oven. I definitely recommend for a family meal. read more

Excellent meal. Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious! The group I was with ordered a Margherita pizza, Siciliana salad, burrata, eggplant Parmesan, oso buco and penne à la vodka. Each bite was super! Very authentic Italian food! read more

Was in the area and looking this place sounded interesting. Was a great experience. Staff was attentive. Had the stuffed pork chop and the chicken Milanese. Both cooked perfectly. Tables are perfectly spaced apart. Wasn't loud. Will be back to sample more of the menu. read more

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Liola's brick oven pizza with a glass of house Malbec will turn any mood right. Having it made by the hands of a cute Italian regazzo is an added bonus. All the staff is super sweet even while dealing with crying babies and family gatherings. The front bar is a great spot for a weeknight drink which I plan to add to my list of "self-care" activities. read more

4++ A great pair of hands = a world of difference. The pizza at Liola' has always been good, thanks to their fresh ingredients and fantastic oven. Now with the addition of their EXPERT Neapolitan pizzaiolo, LIOLA' pies have transcended to become other worldly. IMO the BEST personal pizzas in the area, on par with what everyone is talking about in NYC and close to the real deal. No flight needed - Naples has arrived in Whitestone. YUMMMM read more

Authentic Italian restaurant, my friend recommended this place since it was near their home. We had a 6:30pm reservation on a Friday night. Place was pretty empty when we arrived, it was just us and another table. Ambiance was simple, staff were super nice and accommodating, cocktails were tasty, and food was very good. We shared a large margherita pizza, calamari, and octopus. I ordered the tagliatelle al ragu. My dish was perfection, I really enjoyed it. My husband had the spaghetti alla carbonara and my friends had the penne alla vodka and gnocchi sorrentina, they also thought it was very delicious. We were disappointed that the pistachio and tiramisu dessert was already sold out, especially since it was just us at the restaurant. The server recommended the pistachio and hazelnut gelato instead and we also ordered a chocolate cake. Desserts were solid. I would definitely come back if I'm around the area again, surprise it was a very slow night on a Friday evening, we had the restaurant to ourselves which was nice. read more

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This dining experience has been lovely each time ! Food is delicious and well prepared and wait staff very attentive to detail!

The service was excellent! Each one of our group of 4 enjoyed their food! The restaurant was quiet enough for conversation. read more

Placed an order through DoorDash for gnocchi and pizza. Their gnocchi was fresh and simply divine. Creamy, cheesy, and very flavorful. Would've liked some fresh herbs in it but besides that it was amazing. Would love to dine in and try their other pasta dishes next time. read more

Liola - Gnocchi alle ceneri - Italian Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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Great local Italian place. Amazing cocktails, and well renowned chef. The staff are warm and friendly! Brick oven pizza, Bronzino, and fried calamari are my favorites. read more

First off, who the heck is rating this restaurant with $$$$? This is not Carbone my friends. The prices are very reasonable compared to any descent Italian joint. I don't get it but lets move on... The food is very good and service is adequate. The ambiance is nothing special, actually it could use a serious facelift. However, to me its 65% about food, 20% service and 15% ambiance. Sure I'd like better service and ambiance but if the food sucks who cares how you're treated in beautiful surroundings.. read more

We've been there twice. Once as a large party of 20 and as a party of 4. Both times the service was great. The food was delicious!! They accommodated to fit our dietary needs read more

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Our waitress was brand new and was not very familiar with the menu. She had difficulty getting our order correct; she asked three times. Each time she asked, she went by memory with writing our order. We had to asked three times for the pre-meal bread. In her defense, I don't believe she should have been allowed to wait on customers without proper training. By the way, we thought the food was ok. We will be looking for another Italian restaurant in the area. read more

Went there for an event, very disappointing. Food was ned , service was even worse. Maybe it was just a bad night. We had a phenomenal DJ and great company which made the evening!! read more

Another nice Italian restaurant in Whitestone. Pros: attentive service, relatively reasonable prices, tables spaced out, the people with me commented positively about the mussels appetizer, the baby lamb chops special and some of the drinks from the bar. Entrees lean pizza and pasta though there are a few other options and some specials. They had an ipa in their beer selection beyond the usual macro brands. Cons: though people are spaced well and the ceilings are high it seems noise travels very easily. On a not too busy evening it sounded like a crowded restaurant. read more

I enjoyed the spaghetti al pomodoro e basilico no cheese. Very simple yet clean. Felt like I could eat 3 of these. The regular spaghetti with tomato sauce was not that good. Tasted too herby for me and kinda flat. Overall solid. read more

Liola - Spaghetti Primavera - Italian Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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We came here recently for my Mothers birthday. This is a very classy upscale Italian restaurant. You can come in jeans and a t-shit, but I recommend coming in a minimum of pants and polo. Our waiter was very friendly! He was very knowledgeable on the menu and worked around one of our guests who was Vegan and found several more options that she was able to enjoy. For apps we got the Calamari and the meatballs. I also got the carpaccio! All the choices were fresh and delicious. The Calamari were super fresh and nice and crispy. The meatballs were juicy and had tons of flavor! I've never had carpaccio beforehand, but boy was it delicious! Salty and delicious! 100% would order again lol! For our Entree's we probably got half of them with our party of 10 lol! The pastas were all fantastic and tasted fresh. No matter which one you pick it is delicious! They really take the time to make the plate as pretty as possible also. I will say that I am a larger gentleman, and I can put a lot away. I was left a little empty afterwards, yay McD! But this place has truly amazing food. Full of flavor! Staff is friendly and warm. The restaurant is mellow and fancy. Beautiful ambiance! All in all a great restaurant! Delicious food! Amazing experience! If you want amazing Italian food, this is the spot. read more

Ordered from Liola on UberEats last night, so prefacing that this review isn't based on in-person dining. We ordered the margherita pizza, cacio e pepe pizza, and penne vodka to split. The star of the meal was the margherita pizza - if we had in at the restaurant at peak temperature, I could tell it would have been divine. The cacio e pepe pizza was an interesting twist, but wasn't that great - seemed way too heavy on the pepper. The penne vodka was the biggest disappointment. Bland, not a ton of sauce, and definitely in the bottom tier of penne vodka I've had. read more

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This place is the epitome of a hidden gem. I'm almost angry that I didn't find this restaurant sooner. I drove by almost everyday and never even looked twice until a friend recommended it. Everything on the menu is amazing, but the pizzas are either star. I heard they imported the pizza oven and even the flour they use from Italy and you really can taste the difference. Every pizza I've tried was delicious, but my favorites are the mushroom pizza and burrata pizza. The mushroom pizza is bursting with meaty, juicy, umami mushrooms. The burrata is creamy and the arugula adds a nice balance of peppery lightness. The pizza dough is so delicate and perfectly pillowy on the inside and crusty on the outside. I crave this pizza weekly! read more

Liola - Italian Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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We came here on a Sunday at 3pm after a nearby memorial service. From the outside, it looks elegant and inviting. The ambiance inside is classic and tasteful. It seemed like they were social distancing--the place was only half full. I thought we had lucked out and found the perfect place for our party of 8. Unfortunately, most of the food wasn't up to the nice ambiance. we started with a pizza appetizer, which had way way too much oregano. The crust itself however was tasty with the right amount of bite. I had a burrata, tomato and prosciutto sandwich which was soggy (bread was way too dense). And cost around $15. Then I had meatballs (dry and tasteless). I left most of that on the plate. The one good thing was the salad with avocado and corn. It was well seasoned and the avocado was perfectly ripe. The service was meh. They seemed to reach over me a little too much for my comfort. Bottom line: this place needs to try harder to justify the price. The pizza seems the best bet. read more

Liola - Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Whitestone, New York

Lovely restaurant!!! I'd definitely recommend for great Italian food. I love the food & desserts & the people are great!! read more

Liola - Cannoli - Italian Near Me - Whitestone, New York

Easily one of the best restaurants in NYC. For a full Italian Ristorante. Look no further than" Liola " brick oven pizzas are fresh and phenomenal the appetizers are wide in variety and nice portions for and appetite or family gatherings birthdays and simply put some of the best Italian Cuisine on the Queens side of the Whitestone. 12 minutes from the Bronx 30 from Manhattan make this a definite go to for any gathering the space is well managed full bar and welcoming and friendly staff from Giovanni Xavier to the young lady with the red hair and curls so sorry for forgetting your name you are all still awesome white table cloth dining experience classy nice lighting an instant classic or favorite for anyone reasonably priced delicious offerings and on top of all that a lounge bar for that Knicks game seven or Any sports event of the moment. I have only praise to give "Liola" if I had one suggestion it would be to get in some craft beer otherwise this place is a ten "10+" ***** They should compete for the Michelin distinction and stars It was Literally "that"excuse my words "damn good" from the seating to the service to the servings A1A. Thank you for your level of class and service for my Wife Birthday last night Peter! Outstanding Job! Repeat customer and soon to be regular place was full great ambiance yet quick and professional read more

Been dining here for a few years now, and each experience just gets better and better. The pasta dishes are fresh and nicely seasoned (never bland or salty). The pizza is heavenly!! Nice array of wine options. The staff are attentive and welcoming. read more

Liola - Prosciutto and mushroom pizza! - Italian Near Me - Whitestone, New York

This is my go to spot for Italian now in Whitestone. There was an event going on the day I went so I was unable to sit inside but there is outdoor dining. The only unfortunate thing is even if the weather is nice, it isn't the best area to sit because it's right by the parkway and the cars make it quite loud. However food wise, I did like the calamari. It had a nice texture and good marinara sauce. The bufalina pizza(?) was really good. The crust was crispy, the sauce was sweet and tart and had just the perfect amount of cheese. The bolognese pasta was delicious as well. I was not a fan of the carbonara pasta but I think that was just me. read more

Service: by far the worst service I've ever experienced at a restaurant. The wait staff was too focused on a party and neglected the other tables. Nobody checked on us. Water was never refilled. I asked for grated cheese and finally got it when I was 3/4 of the way done with my pasta. Food: arancini in what seemed to be Alfredo sauce but no where on the menu does it say it comes in Alfredo sauce. Tagliatelle bolognese- no taste what so ever. My wife's pasta was also very bland. Decor: restaurant has a weird feel to it. This place is highly over rated. read more

Food was okay. The place was empty and we orders a lot of different t dishes and we asked for them to come out apps, then salad and then pizza. It all came at once. Not going back. read more

Best Italian food in the area. I love the pizza, fresh out of the pizza oven and always great. The bread appetizers are fantastic. Very nice ambiance and Martina, our server, was amazing. She was very attentive and her recommendations were great! read more

Food is excellent, traditional wood fired pizza with crispy edges. Delicious Orecchiette, the ravioli with truffle cream was amazing too. Very family friendly environment. Great place to bring the kids and babies. Service is always on point. read more

Love the place ... the food is really good "Excellent environment, friendly service, great menu choices and really decent food and at affordable prices. Will be back. Thank you so much Angelo for taking such wonderful care of us during our visit, pizza was amazing . read more

Liola - Special pizza . Thanks to Angelo that was amazing - Italian Near Me - Whitestone, New York

Delicious Pizza!!! And the food is amazing as well. The restaurant clean, updated and very well taken care of. The staff is friendly and very detail oriented. One of my favorite places to eat in Whitestone. read more

What a restaurant. To die for calamari, homemade bread delicious ness, lamb chops were exquisite, ravioli home runs each dish. Went with friends, first time we saw them since COVID began. Thank you God. read more

One of the best Italian restaurants I've been to. Food was delicious and savory. Drinks were amazing. Temps taken at the door with hand sanitizer. Waiters in masks and setting up tables with gloves in. Feel totally safe. Mohammed and Alex were amazing and made the great recommendations for drinks and dinner. I'm coming back!!! read more

Liola - Amazing chicken stuffed with cheese and artichoke - Italian Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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Amazing service, the food was spectacular. First time coming and definitely will not be my last. The pizzas were amazing. read more

Liola - Quattor Formaggio Pizza - Italian Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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Great food. I usually just order to go and I'm never disappointed! Great pasta dishes!

Excellent traditional Italian fare. The food is delicious, high quality, and beautifully presented. Liola is a hidden gem- I think if it weren't for the unfortunate parking situation, it would be a lot more popular. Service is quite good, and Christian especially is a great waiter! Definitely visit this wonderful yet underrated Italian restaurant! read more

I went to Liola for dinner and the experience was wonderful. The staff are all wearing masks and they provide hand sanitizer for everyone. I also enjoyed seeing how the tables were distant from the other tables, which follows the CDC guidelines. Our waiter, Mohammed, was an excellent server! He recommended a great wine for my table and it paired so well with our meal. The food was delicious and came out just in time for us. Our other waiters, Alex and Anna, were also great host. I highly recommend anyone to go here for a perfect Italian lunch/dinner. We will be coming again shortly ! read more

GreT ambience and food is delicious their customer service was a plus waitress was very sweet and kind

The restaurant inside is nice looking and clean. The staff was friendly. I ordered the carbonara sauce and it was really good. It didn't seem too busy. Based on where it's located I tend to forget about it but I would go again. read more

A wonderful find In Whitestone. Our friends came in from Plainview and we decided to go there for lunch. We were all impressed. Mohammed our waiter couldn't have been more helpful and nice. The food was exceptional. My husband had 1/2 order of spinach ravioli to start, the others had the beet salad as an appetizer and than the Salmon. Really tasty well prepared and presented. We all can't wait Went again and once again everything was perfect. Mohammed is so sweet. My husband has a medical problem and uses a walker. Mohammed is always there for him. We once again had the perfect beet salad and my husband had fish so wonderfully prepared I wish we could have it everyday read more

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My husband and I finally made it to Liola, and so glad we did. Incredibly delicious meal and one of the best Italian restaurants in the neighborhood. We met the owner Vania, who's husband is the chef, and she could not have been sweeter or more hospitable! She really rounded out the whole experience. We had two pizzas, one margherita and one porcini mushroom with truffle - super fresh and high quality ingredients. The calamari fritti was also amazing, so tender. We can't wait to go back and try more of their menu. Also, beautiful dining room for when indoor reopens and outside was perfectly spaced for outdoor dining. read more