Macoletta really does have fantastic pizza. The employees here are so nice and if you sit at the bar, it's a lot of fun to watch them make the pizzas. I took the margherita and truffle mushroom pizza to go and had the Diablo pizza to stay. All three of them were absolutely great, but if I had to pick a favorite, I would go with the truffle mushroom pizza. The only reason I'm giving this place four stars instead of five stars is that the drinks were quite diluted in other words, I had to drink three cocktails to feel the mildest buzz. However, I would still return back because this place is about the pizza, it is not a bar, and they do make some fantastic pizza. read more

Macoletta - Pizza- great - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

The spicy diablo is soooo good. Love when they have the live band posted up outside. It's a great environment both indoors and outdoors, waiters are quick and attentive, and this pizza is definitely a standout in the area. read more

Want great little spot and get a New York experience... If taste buds could throw a party, mine would still be dancing from the Diablo Pizza experience. This pie is a fiery masterpiece with just the right amount of sass and sweetness. The spicy pepper kicks things off with a bold punch, but then--bam!--a whisper of honey swoops in like a culinary peacekeeper, mellowing the heat with golden charm. It's a flavor seesaw that never tips too far in either direction. Balance? Nailed it. Now, if you're a meat lover (or a lover of meats, as I like to say), this pizza is your soulmate. It's stacked like a carnivore's dream journal--every bite a savory celebration of smoky, juicy goodness. And the crust? Oh, the crust. Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, It's the kind of crust that makes you pause mid-bite and whisper, "Perfect." And let's not forget the Caesar salad. It wasn't just a sidekick--it was a co-star. Cool, crunchy romaine, creamy dressing with a garlicky zing, and those little crouton nuggets of joy? Yes please. It brought a refreshing contrast to the pizza's boldness, like a chill breeze after a spicy salsa dance. In short: Diablo Pizza is a flavor thrill ride, and the Caesar salad is your stylish seatbelt. Buckle up and enjoy. Great service too! read more

Macoletta - (SM) Diablo and (SM) Meat Lovers - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Loved it, we came here for pizza and salad...my first meal this trip! It didn't disappoint....I had a white pizza and caprese salad...it was wonderful....and they had ginger beer! Winning!!! Always nice to have all the elements to a great meal! read more

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We stopped here just for a drinks & my espresso martini was very good They have indoor & outdoor seating. We sat outside & the breeze was great on a warm afternoon. read more

Macoletta - Espresso martini - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

I ordered delivery for the first time and got the small Margherita pizza and WOW. The very first bite literally felt like heaven. Everything was cooked perfectly: the crust had the perfect texture, the flavors were balanced, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. The fresh mozzarella was creamy and rich, the basil tasted bright and fresh, and it all came together so beautifully. I loved it so much that I actually called the restaurant just to tell them how amazing it was. I'm 100% going to keep ordering from here, and I'm recommending it to everyone I know. I haven't even been to the restaurant in person yet, but after this experience, I'm definitely going soon. Thank you so much! read more

Macoletta - (SL) Margherita - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

The mushroom truffle pizza had to be my favorite pizza for brunch. It was super tasty and you kind of crave it when you're done eating it. The Hugo spritz paired really well with the pizza. Will definitely be back to try more options on their menu. read more

Macoletta - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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In addition to the dishes posted - we also shared a pizza. The burrata canvas was the highlight of the meal but everything was delicious. The restaurant is small and cute - we sat inside and even though they had a quick turnaround for a private event they let us relax. The server was very attentive. My companion had a drink that was well prepared - but I was satisfied with the tap water and a soda. I was glad they had Coke Zero which is my favorite soft drink. I look forward to returning in the future to try other pizzas and appetizers. read more

Macoletta - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I've been here so many times since August 2018, and the quality is always the same. Consistent, delicious, and the service is amazing. I've been here for brunch, lunch, dinner. With just my husband, with friends from out of town, local friends, family from out of town, and large groups of 7-8. Macoletta handles it, and handles it well. My kid has an allergy, and they never question me asking or checking to make sure that what he's eating is safe for him. Our server the last few times was Andela, and she was kind and attentive. We've been here so many times and have never had any issues. We'll definitely be back. read more

I came here twice while I was staying for a week in Astoria since the menu just looked so good! On the first instance, I got the burrata canvas and a Shirley temple. The streak of good, balanced shirley temples continues! The burrata canvas has me a little conflicted though, I felt like the mini calzones tasted very similarly to each other. My favorites were the mushroom (surprising) and margherita (unsurprising). But the only real difference between them was that the mushroom one didn't have tomato. The diavolo one tasted almost exactly like the margherita one except for one spicy bite. My least favorite was the broccoli rabe and sausage one, I think I was just expecting a different taste maybe like a sweet sausage but it was more bitter from the broccoli rabe. The best part of the whole canvas was the dough though. It tasted like actual pizza dough, way better than a lot of the calzones I've had at typical pizzerias. On my second visit, I ordered a mocktail that was a spirit free version of the mango peño (I think) and it was so tasty!!! I absolutely LOVED the burrata salad, the arugula was quite perfectly dressed in something that added a saltiness that was honestly addictive and perfectly balanced the creamy burrata and peppery arugula. I ate the whole thing! And I also ate the whole personal margherita pizza. I REALLY love margherita pizza and this one was just so fresh and delicious. I almost came back a third time. I really want to come back for one of their pizza making classes too! read more

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The food here is good. The problem is that Astoria is full of spots similar to Macoletta which are outstanding. Still, I find myself back here at least once per year since it's so close to the park. This time around we tried the rice ball special which was crispy, but a little bland. The Napolitano pizza with capers was one of the better pies I've had here, though I had to ask for the anchovies on the side since my partner is vegetarian. We ended up having leftovers, which they boxed along with the anchovies which means those are now my leftovers since the slices have been contaminated. Service is always friendly and swift, and the ambiance is modern but cozy. We sat in front of the pizza oven this time which was fun to watch. It actually rotates and times the pizza cook so that everything cooks evenly, which is actually kind of genius. read more

Macoletta - Rice Ball Special - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Came here early afternoon for a bite with a pal. Enjoyed myself a nice cocktail and got the spicy pizza. I forget the name, but it was with some spicy salami and honey on top. Although I didn't taste the honey my friend did. I likely should have requested them to change out the salami with pepperoni since it was a little meaty for me. The pasta was also delicious. It was a mushroom based Alfredo and I only recommend it to those that actually like mushrooms because the flavor isn't hidden, which is exactly what I wanted. The server was also super sweet, I asked him to make it spicy for me and he did. For dinner before on the ambience is beautiful. Some days they play jazz music. read more

Macoletta - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

This place is delicious!! They have an open kitchen so the food is prepared right in front of you. Beautiful woodburning stove in front of you while you eat as well. read more

Macoletta - (SM) Burrata Canvas - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I stopped into Macoletta with a couple of friends on a Friday night, about an hour before closing. We were seated outside, which has a lovely setup with great city views. Our waiter was friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome. We shared the Rigatoni Bolognese, the Asiatico salad, and a pizza--all of which were delicious! We enjoyed every bite. If you're looking for a relaxed spot with great food, this is the place for you. read more

Macoletta - Rigatoni Bolognese and Asiatico - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

One of the best meals in a long time, so incredibly fresh and baked perfectly, not a moment overdone. Each item was special and perfectly done. Was a wonderful surprise for someone who doesn't particularly seek out pizza. Service was incredibly endearing and lovable, just a normal, real woman being herself and trying to help you have a wonderful meal and day, and succeeding. Only things that would be great to adjust, but wouldn't keep you from visiting, is prohibiting smoking at or near the outdoor tables, and to place leftovers in a wider box rather than slices on top of one another. No dealbreakers. Such a good experience. read more

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So many brick oven pizza choices here ! The inside, when you walk in, is very cozy and clean . The waitress we had was so sweet and even helped us pick out a pizza . We tried 2 : Diablo - baked with Tomatoes , fresh Mozzarella, spicy Salami, Calabrian Chili and honey - read those ingredients again - yep , incredible! The second one based on the waitress suggestion was the Crudo - Tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto - and again, read those ingredients - yummy !!! I think each pizza complemented each other. One more on the spicy side, the other more on the refreshing . They were both delicious and my oh my I love the crust. I had to indulge in an Italian draft - Forst - the perfect draft beer for any of the pizza choices . Great place for groups and a lot of outdoor dining areas . read more

Macoletta - Forst Italian draft beer - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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This restaurant is so cute! I had such a nice dinner date with my husband. Maria was so sweet and she was attentive and no pressure... love that:. Looking forward to coming here more, they have outdoor seating and are dog friendly too. A++++++++ Diablo pizza was DELICIOUS and pasta was too. Great happy hour ;-) read more

Macoletta - (SM) Diablo and Spaghetti Pomodoro - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Came here on a Sunday around 9 PM so the restaurant was basically empty. We wanted to take the pizzas to go and the hostess was still extremely friendly and considerate!! she served us glasses of water as we were waiting for the pizza. I love when pizzas use the cup pepperonis bc they get so crispy We ate these immediately fresh out of the oven and they were soooooo delicious. I ate my remaining cold slice when I got home and it still tasted good! Only street parking available read more

Macoletta - Margherita & Pepperoni - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

This pizza made me incredibly ill, almost instantly. I would not recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy their weekend!!

The food there it's always simply delicious!! Service to the point, welcoming staff. Amazing margarita pizza and gnocchi.. my absolute favorite! read more

Great food, good service. While waiting for my Drs appointment search for restaurants in the area and Macoletta came out with excellent a reviews so I gave it a try. Food was delicious, great service and good prices. Highly recommended. read more

We came here last night to celebrate my new chapter and we were not disappointed! We made a reservation through RESY, well we tried to but they wanted a credit card on file so I just called them and they did it themselves through RESY. We got there at 630PM and were seated in a quiet little corner. Our waitress Georgia was so nice and attentive! We started off with a round of drinks. I got the High Fashion and my best friend got the Pirate Mojito. As an appetizer we got the homemade meatballs and then we shared the capricciosa pizza and a rigatoni bolognese. Everything was amazing! The food melts in your mouth and the ingredients were so fresh. The portions were a nice size that we were even able to take some rigatoni home. We ended the night with a cappuccino and a mini cannoli. We will definitely be back to try other dishes. Thank you for having us! read more

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I just had lunch here ,Jovana is a breath of fresh air ..She made lunch special..Having been in the business myself ,that's the only thing I wish for ,when I go out !Thank you Jovana read more

Our server Riccardo made our experience great. We loved the food and enjoyed the atmosphere outside. Highly recommend the Diablo and Bianca - both excellent. read more

This is a decent choice for pizza. I tried the margherita. The crust was crispy, but a lot thinner and denser than I'd expect for a Neapolitan pizza, but still plenty serviceable. I've certainly had better slices before, but this one is just fine if you're in the neighborhood. read more

I'm really sorry, but this pizza did not live up to my expectations after reading all the glowing reviews. We ordered Pizza Bianca with a topping (cause it seemed to simple) and pizza Diablo gluten-free. The dough was okay but quite bland, lacking any real flavor. They don't seem to use many spices, so it felt more like eating plain bread. The gluten-free pizza was a complete disaster--honestly, I'm not even sure if "tasteless" is the right word, but it was far from enjoyable. On top of that, charging an extra $7 for the gluten-free option is absolutely outrageous. Overall, I'm very disappointed. Not worth it and looked nothing like the pictures I saw. Keep your money for better food! And please don't think this is Neapolitan pizza read more

Came here on a beautiful Sunday noon for lunch and sat outside. We tried two pizzas - Diablo and sausage. They were both flavorful but I wish there was more cheese and meat- on the sausage pizza there was only 1-2 sausage pieces per slice. For the diablo they didn't have salami and substituted with pepperoni but the pieces were lacking too. I would come and try again and hope it's not a fluke. read more

Macoletta - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Is it wrong to dream of pizza? If it is, I don't want to be right. I think Walid who runs Macoletta definitely dreams of pizza, too. We took a pizza-making class with him at the Astoria location and his passion for pizza is palpable. He attends pizza conferences, he bought the best pizza oven on the market. Every pizza is cooked in a matter of seconds. (110? 120? I can't remember.) My two favorite pizzas are the Algerino and the Taleggio. The Algerino has merguez sausage, smoked shallots, fontina, and roasted tomatoes. It's a great combination. The taleggio has fresh mozz, caramelized onions, and Italian sausage. The caramelized onions are sweet and the perfect compliment to the pizza. The staff is exceedingly kind and accommodating. I am lucky I don't live closer, otherwise I'd be there all the time. The restaurant is a bit small, but it has a large outside dining structure. I love bringing people here! read more

We had to return to Macoletta since our 1st experience was so amazing! Macoletta is easily becoming one of our favorite dining spots in our neighborhood! This time around we went on a Monday late afternoon for Happy Hour, which runs from 4-7pm. We started with the Pirate Mojito (pineapple & mango), which was made perfectly for us by our server and bartender, Ricardo. Wow it was so delicious and refreshing and strong! We also started with the shishito peppers that came with a yummy chipotle mayo dipping sauce and it was perfection - definitely a must try! For our entrees, we opted for the special of the day instead of pizza, and opted to try the chicken special which came with a refreshing side salad. The special was actually more of a chicken parm and it was absolutely delish - I cleaned the plate! We finished with another round of the Pirate Mojitos. Definitely stop by Macoletta if you are in the area and haven't already tried it! I am sure you would agree with me :) Cheers! read more

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We found this place through an instagram account and boy are we glad we did! Service for starters , fantastic, margheritta pizza fresh and delicious,pasta outstanding and beautiful atmosphere. A definite must try if you're in the area. read more

Food was delicious Service was speedy The ambiance was very inviting Overall great place read more

Good location in LIC, easy to find. The food was pretty good, the pizza tasted really fresh and very good quality dough. The ingredients also very fresh. read more

Macoletta - Cocktail drink - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I thought the place was nice and cozy. Warm and dim we came here for dinner, the starters were great. We had eggplant and octopus carpaccio it was light and yummy. We ordered rigatoni which was delicious, gnocchi (the smelliest cheese stink ever), and the Nutella pizza was amazing but their ice cream said gelato and it was soooooooo not, it was horrible. Just think of yogurt but placed in the freezer for two mins. It was soft and flavor was mixed between strawberry and vanilla. So I don't know not the best experience but it was okay. Oh yea and the pizza was great though it was so fresh and soft. I would give it another try though just maybe order differently and maybe not sit inside or next to the cook. read more

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I live right around the corner from this incredible restaurant but take it for granted and never go in! But recently, my friend and I were meeting up for dinner to celebrate my little one's birthday. He has many many allergies, one of them being dairy. And he had been asking to eat pizza, so we decided on Macoletga because of their vegan options. Once there, the hostess and waitress were so very friendly, and brought me a paper menu so I could scrutinize the ingredients. They were very patient with all of my allergy related questions and were so very helpful with their recommendations! I absolutely recommend this neighborhood restaurant for its service, food, and ambiance. read more

Macoletta - Their beautiful Burrata Canvas. Absolutely delicious! - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

A nice cozy pizzeria that is located in Astoria, they have outdoor sitting with a heater which for the winter is perfect to eat alone or accompanied. I came here with a friend and share a few options of the menu: Octopus Carpaccio: Octopus, Capers, Fresh Parsley, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Lemon Zest, Lemon Dressing. A super simple dish executed perfectly. The octopus was cut in slices extremely thin, plated beautifully, drizzled with delicious olive oil, and topped with the perfect amount of lemon dressing to give it a little kick to obtain an exquisite taste. Diablo - Spicy: San Marzano Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Nduja, Spicy Salami, Calabrian Chili, Honey. A pizza made in an oven, the crust was crushing, the mozzarella was super fresh, the sauce of pizza was good, the salami was great and the level of spicy was just perfect, the combination of the ingredients was great to make this pizza so delicious. read more

Macoletta - Octopus Carpaccio - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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The service was excellent. They all chipped in and were so attentive. The pizza isn't my favorite. The sauce however, was good, with a tang and brightness, but I'm old school and the crust does nothing for me. Ugh, even worse was the Caesar salad. Loved that it was chopped, but it was also completely tasteless. Croutons were rock hard. Tip for the chef: Dress the salad before it goes out, shave some Parmesan cheese ribbons and sans the croutons. We're definitely coming back for the homemade pasta. Stay tuned. read more

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I was so looking forward to eating at Macoletta this weekend when my husband and I visited our son in Astoria and it did not disappoint. It's become my favorite place for dinner in that area. Their pizza is very good, but their eggplant parmesan is some of the best I've had anywhere. Drinks were also good, and the service was excellent. Sitting outside where it is dog friendly works well for us in the nice weather. We'll definitely be back in a few months. read more

Offers some of the finest pizza in Astoria. The Astoria location primarily serves brick-oven Neopolitan-style pizza with so many different options, and this was my second visit in three years. I selected the lemon chicken pizza, which I have never eaten anywhere else. It was delicious and filling, and one could certainly taste the lemon in the chicken. As well as pizza, they also offer pasta, paninis, and calzones. My partner ordered spaghetti Pomodoro which she enjoyed less. That was a bit of a shame. What makes Macolleta stand out is that it offers pizza-making classes as well as an actual pizza bar in the center of the restaurant. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating and provided shade on a sweltering day when we visited. Our server was a little slow even though the restaurant wasn't packed, so we had to wait a bit to be served. All in all an enjoyable experience! read more

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We will definitely make our way back to this Gem that we just found! Food: outstanding! Thin crunchy crust brick oven pizza and the flavor the closest to Naples pizza! The flavorful tomato sauce (happy they just add the right amount) and olive oil just drip of freshness. Service: very attentive staff Ambiance: very cute inside/ outside decor with some low background music and dim lighting! read more

Macoletta - Pannacotta - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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this is a pizza-pasta bar/restaurant that serves quick pasta dishes and personal-ish sized brick oven pizzas with ample amount of toppings that can be personalized to your liking. we came on a Wednesday evening and we were seated immediately inside on a table but there is a large bar with seating and a lot of outdoor seating available. It was a quick-bites situation and it was good! read more