I've come here on many occasions over the years with family or on dates, and it never disappoints. Great Italian food for an affordable price, and the service is quickly and friendly. My favorite aspect may be the outdoor tables on the sidewalk in warmer months, which also allow for well-behaved pups outside. Great hidden gem in Astoria read more

Social media stretched the truth a bit on this one. Food was average at best however the staff and ambiance made up the difference. Pasta practically still raw not even al dente and pizza was really salty. I believe it may have been an off night for the kitchen so fingers crossed next time. Macoletta is very spacious with a nice cozy vibe. Plenty indoor seating as well as sidewalk dining. read more

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This was the second visit to Macoletta for our group of four, and this time was quite a disappointment. It pains me to say that because the staff was so hardworking; the eggplant and stracciatella pizza was great (@ $38 it should be); and our desserts were very good. But the salads were seriously under dressed; my partner and I shared the fettuccine ai funghi porcini which was fairly tasteless; our friends shared the linguine alla vongole, with broth that was described as dishwater. None of this was the fault of our waitperson, so we left a respectable tip, despite us being charged for using a credit card when we actually paid in cash. That the restaurant was very crowded might have lead to a long wait, but it shouldn't affect the recipes. Next time it'll only be pizza. read more

I want to clarify a couple of points for accuracy. During my visit, I did not decline any offer of a replacement pizza, and I was never made aware that a complimentary replacement was available. At no point during our visit was a replacement pizza offered. I've also added a photo of the dish we received so others can see why we asked for clarification. This was served as the "White Pizza with Burrata." It appeared to be baked bread with a few dollops of burrata on top, without the white cheese base or presentation that most diners would reasonably expect from a white pizza. We genuinely thought there had been a mistake with our order. There was no disrespect on our end. We simply asked for clarification. Unfortunately, it wasn't clearly explained until the manager came over. By that point, our original server had already left us stranded, which contributed to the lack of resolution during the meal. I don't agree with the characterization of what occurred in the business's response, particularly the claim that a complimentary replacement pizza was offered. That did not happen during our visit. This was one of our favorite places, which is why the experience was so disappointing. My intention is not to argue but to provide honest feedback for future guests. read more

Macoletta - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

I went here for lunch with my friend on Sunday and it was amazing! We had the Macoletta Spritz, meatballs for our appetizer, and the Diablo Pizza for our main course. The staff were very friendly and the ambiance was nice. It had a summery outdoorsy feel to it read more

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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

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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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

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

First off, my kids (who are very picky eaters) were both very happy with the margherita pizza and the rigatoni bolognese. The pasta was my dinner and they ate a lot of it bc it was so good, however the portion size was small. I don't really eat veal and the waitress assured me that it was delicious and it certainly was! My husband got the broccoli rabe and sausage pizza and it was perfect. All the food was delicious and fresh. I do recommend making reservations if you want to sit inside or at the bar. The staff were all friendly and efficient. Andela was pretty busy but she went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. Thank you. read more

Macoletta - ((SM)Broccoli Rabe and Sausage - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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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Nice ambience despite being on a busy street. Big wine and draft beer list. Solid option for a casual simple Italian meal. Classic pasta & pizza options, with some creativity. Napoleon style pizza, soft pillowy crush with wood fired finish. Fresh tasting tomato sauce. read more

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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I called a little after they opened to place an order to go on my way home for lunch. She told me it would take 15 minutes when I got there 15 minutes later he had not even started making the pizzas. The guy who was making the pizza seemed kind of stressed but I hung around and waited another 30 minutes until the pizzas were done. I got a small and a large margarita. The small one was completely burnt on the bottom and the large one was doughy and under cooked. Somebody bites literally tasted like raw dough. It wasn't cheap either. I think I spent around $60. Really disappointed with my experience and it's a shame because the ingredients definitely tasted fresh. I don't know. Maybe it was just a bad day for them? read more

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

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

SO SO SO GOOD, angela was our server and she was amazing. food was amazing best gluten free pizza ive ever had, and they made sure to specify that they clean the table top before hand so everything is safe to eat. very cozy vibe and a good place to watch the world cup. read more

Macoletta - Gluten Free "(SM) Crudo" - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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

Amazing as always! We always start with a cocktail that are incredible, my go to is the citrine. Then we had a meatball pizza with hot honey. My partner loves the fettucine Alfredo, while I LOVE the fettucine porcini. Wait staff is so kind and remembers us each time we go. Their playlist is also such a vibe. 10/10 read more

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

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

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!!

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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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

First time at Macoletta taking a pizza cooking class. They have a super cool oven shipped in from Verona that has a spinning and elevating stone. Darby is the instructor who walked us through the history of the store, it's owner, and the pizza made at Macoletta. She taught us how to make the pizza. She was very well informed and friendly. My partner and I also met the owner. Walid, who was welcoming. He offered us free samples of the burrata they have with fresh baked bread. I highly recommend the pizza making class. It came with 2 alcoholic drinks, the pizza you made, and a dessert. I had the Where's Walid-O drink which had great jasmine notes, hibiscus, and had a nice kick to it. My partner had the Nutella pizza and I tried the pannacotta, which was very refreshing. Definitely coming back! read more

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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

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

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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