This place has been open for quite a while. I've never tired it because come on it's flushing, you don't go here for eggs and bacon for breakfast or Italian food for dinner. I had family visiting so we came here for breakfast on a Sunday. Man I was pleasantly surprised! I had the American breakfast which had eggs, toast, hash browns and your choice of meat, I had bacon. Eggs over medium were perfect, bacon was super crispy as I requested and the hash browns were amazingly fried! Service was also quite good. They even gave a bit of extra food for my babies. Surprising thing is nothing was scooped from the buffet, you can tell it was made fresh. Definitely a step up from your typical hotel restaurant breakfast and better than most diners. I feel like this is a breakfast hidden gem in flushing read more

Who knows why the low ratings for breakfast? The breakfast buffet was excellent in my opinion. Wide variety: well scrambled eggs, tasty breakfast meats, crispy hashbrowns, yummier than expected french toast, pastry displays, delicious pasta and a salad bar?! At least that's what I had. There was also oatmeal & fruits & deli meats lol. The servers offered fresh brewed coffee and it was delicious enough to enjoy black. Shout outs to the workers who were very welcoming and kept the buffet stocked. No complaints. Came during a stay at the Marco and it was one of the best complimentary hotel breakfasts I've had. read more

Magna Restaurant - breakfast buffet plate, round 1 (after several bites ) very well cooked and flavorful - Italian Near Me - Flushing, New York

I was staying nearby and wanted to get a good breakfast before heading to the airport. This was close and looked interesting. I'm glad I went as it happened to be good. They offered a buffet along with a menu. I opted for something on the menu and enjoyed it. If you're nearby and looking for a good breakfast, give them a try. Good service & good food. read more

Magna Restaurant - Egg white omelette - Italian Near Me - Flushing, New York

This restaurant is just like the Clearview Expressway, it's the best kept secret in Queens. The staff here were welcoming and made us feel at home. The food is absolutely delicious. I had the salad that is made with... red onion gelato! That's right, red onion gelato and when it's mixed with the salad, it's the best thing I ever ate. The shrimp in the salad was absolutely freaking delicious. My husband had a Caesar Salad and the dressing alone is so good and thick, you can dip your bread in it. When it comes to the dessert, get the cannoli! It's so good. If you are in the mood for a restaurant with good food and atmosphere, Magna Restaurant is for you! Sorry for no pictures, the food was just that good! read more

Magna Restaurant - Pasta Main Menu - Italian Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Food was horrible. Ordered medium rare and got a well done steak. Told them and it came back blue rare. Asked them to cook another 2 mins please and then it was finally correct Regardless- my poopy butt caught a tummy virus Please dont go. read more

I stumbled in here for breakfast since my hotel didn't have a restaurant. What a cozy little spot! The waitstaff was so friendly. And, the create-your-own omelette was perfect in every way!! A huge breakfast with toast and hash browns. I was so happy to find Magna. read more

Update: ordered takeout for the fettuccini bolognese again and it was just as good as the last time! Great portion, quick service and the lady at the bar is super sweet. read more

Magna is a lovely Italian restaurant that seems to be out of place in the heart of busy Flushing, Queens with its abundance of Asian eateries. I was so surprised to stumble upon an Italian gem of a restaurant just a 15 minute walk from downtown Flushing. Magna is a beautiful restaurant with authentic Italian dishes and decor. It is perfect for date night, formal lunches and dinners, family and corporate gatherings. I can see people throwing baby showers, engagement dinners, and events of some sort in their dining area in the back. There is a space that looks like it could fit up to 50 guests, separated with wall dividers, and decorated with an event planner. Every dish was presented nicely and shareable. The cannoli is a must get dessert. You might even want that before any appetizers or entrees. The calamari is what you expect as the OG fried rings with tentacles served with marinara sauce. The seafood pasta had too many olives that overpowered the entire dish. The pizza could have been a little crispier so you can tell the server to leave it in the oven a bit longer but overall decent Italian sliced pizza. There were specials of the day menu items that I will most likely lean towards ordering when I return in the future. read more

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The staff is attentive and makes you feel welcomed, I recommend coming here if you want to relax and have a nice meal. read more

Magna Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Flushing, New York

Love this place. Great food. Reasonable priced. Authentic authentic. Top notch service. Elegant furnishings. Relaxing oasis. Strong recommend. read more

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Magnificent location, laid-back vibe, and copious amounts of food! Food is not as expensive as anticipated. Not able to ask for more read more

I'm in the bridal party for my friend's upcoming wedding and we decided to host her bridal shower at Magna. Originally, they promised us the back nook, so that it was semi private. It didn't work out and they gave us a large table on the side, which worked out. They pretty much let us use half the restaurant, set up a separate table for us to place the cake/cupcakes/guestbook (note - $3 plating fee per person if you bring your own cake), and even helped us hang our decorations (shout out to Fabio!) We decided to order a few dishes and serve it family style. Everything was great. This is what we had: Caesar Salad (romaine lettuce, croutons, reggiano cheese with classic Caesar dressing) Calamari Fritti (crisp fried calamari with garlic marinara sauce) - perfectly fried Sfizi all'Italiana (freshly sliced prosciutto, mortadella, capicola, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, provolone, roasted peppers) - my only complaint was that there was no prosciutto (like the menu had described), but overall not bad. Rigatoni alla Vodka (rigatoni pasta in pink vodka sauce) - this was my fave. I love a good pasta a la vodka. Spaghetti alla Carbonara (spaghetti with italian bacon, parmesan, and poached eggs) - this was pretty good too but also a bit heavy Risotto ai Frutti di Mare (risotto served with clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp) - they gave a good amount of seafood Pollo alla parmigiana (breaded chicken breast topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella) - chicken was cooked perfectly For drinks, we had asked about bringing our own bottles of wine but then they wanted to charge us a ridiculous corkage fee of $35 per bottle. We ended up just ordering four bottles of wine (for 14 people) for the table, which was the perfect amount. It was also cheaper than paying the corkage fee. Overall, it was a nice space for a bridal shower (also because no one was really there while our party was going on). However, I'd only recommend it if you have a small group. The restaurant isn't that big. read more

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Had been wanting to try this place out for a while and always wondered what this place was like inside. Cute interior. Friendly staff. We were the first customers gor Saturday lunch. After ordering, it turned out the pizza maker was not coming in, so we weren't able to order any of the pizzas on the menu. Although they offer an enticing lunch prix-fixe, we ended up ordering a lasagna and a spinach tomato spaghetti. The food was good, but it didn't blow our minds, and was a little pricey for what we got. Maybe if we had tried one of their entrees or specials... Glad we finally tried this place out; mystery solved. read more

oh my god. how stupid am I to go italian in AsiaTown??? settled on Chicken Parm which was fine. chicken cacciatore was too bony and not tasty. read more

One of the best italian restaurants in NYC both in and out of Flushing. Real italian gentlemen making you wonderful espresso and cappuccinos. The table olive oil is great read more

Great little Italian restaurant tucked in the heart of Flushing. I love that this place takes reservations on Opentable. The restaurant does not have a cocktail menu but the waiter was great and concocted a fruity prosecco drink for me. This is the hotel restaurant. During our meal, most of the other patrons were from a Russian tour group who had their meals as part of a package. Everyone came down and checked off a pre-approved list as part of their package. For us, we ordered the pear salad, risotto and veal. The arugula in the pear salad was not very fresh and so we did not like the salad very much. The risotto was good but could have been cheesier. The veal was very delicious! We got a free dessert as part of checking in on Yelp and chose the tarfuo which was very good. read more

Magna Restaurant - Risotto - Italian Near Me - Flushing, New York

Honestly, it pains me to give this place a 3 star but this is my honest opinion. CUSTOMER SERVICE Not that there was anything wrong with the customer service, they were very polite, however, they were also very slow. On the day we visited, i noticed only one server working, but later increased to 2-3. Because there was only one server, the customer service was really slow and you could tell the waiter was very busy taking care of business left and right. Towards the closing of the store, the servers increased but i overheard from the server that they actually weren't servers. They were probably employees from the kitchen or hotel next door helping out. Theres just not enough servers FOOD My boyfriend and I were really excited to try this place. Its Italian near the heart of main Street which we found unusual and considered a rare find, so of course we had to try it! We read reviews beforehand and thought we'd give it a go. However when we received our food, my initial reaction was that the portion sizes were very small... especially for the price we're paying. It took me perhaps 5 minutes to finish my food. The complimentary bread was very good though, even though it came late. My tomato sauce was a bit too sour for me and it just wasn't to my liking. Although the spaghetti was al dente and not bad at all. The meatballs were dense and yummy but kind of dry. . . Overall: Nice Server, but Slow Service. Food was medicore. Prices are too high for the food provided. Complimentary bread was yummy. read more

I received my order. They don't bring me my sides and in the caesar salad the shrimp was not ready. I paid for the shrimp and didn't eat it, I'm not happy with a service from this restaurant. I'm not recommend this place read more

Magna Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Flushing, New York

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This place is permanently closed. Been there twice this summer, IT SHUTTERED AND EMPTY. Lucky Chen across the street is good if into that sort of Chinese. read more

It was fine and they got us in and out quickly. But, menu is much reduced from what it shows on Yelp, with only 4 or 5 basic entree options. And, definitely over-priced read more

The food is good. Check in to get a free glass of wine. The appetizers and salad portions were surprisingly large which I give props for. I got the chicken parm with spaghetti that was good. The spaghetti was cooked perfect and the sauce. Yum. We got calamari, nothing special about it. Pork chop had a unique flavor but just a little bit over cook but that's fine. I would come back here again. read more

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Had breakfast here while staying at the hotel. Service was good but found the food to be just ok. Had toast, yogurt, small fruit bowl and coffee. Everything was average tasting, nothing great. Service was good. They have sign for tipping displayed on the table swhich the server was moving from table to table. read more

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Easily the greatest food in Flushing. Recommended appetizers: Fried calamari, Caprese salad Recommended entrees: Fettuccine Bolognese (very meaty), Linguine alle vongole Pappardelle with shrimp If you are tired of having Chinese cuisine (and you should be after spending much time in this town), come to Magna. The only negative about this place is that there's no lunch. Breakfast and dinner only. At least their opening hours are consistent now. I can't tell you how many times I've showed up only to find that they were closed on some random day. read more

Magna Restaurant - Fettuccine bolognese. Fresh pasta! - Italian Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Very nice, hidden place in Flushing.. tucked away in the Marco Hotel.. Quiet, laid back and cozy place . Nice decor... Service is very friendly and hospitable.. Wine , mussels and other seafood were very good. Will go back ! read more

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Unexpected layover in NYC, this was the only restaurant I could find that didn't serve Asian food. So glad I stopped in!! Fabio and staff were very gracious and the food was delicious! I cannot wait to have my cannoli!! Grazie, Fabio, per un pasto meraviglioso!!! read more

This place obviously doesn't care to make money. I walked in at 8:45 PM, supposedly they close at 10:30 PM, and told them it was just myself for dinner. The waiter quickly disappeared to the kitchen I believe then came out and informed me I could only order take out. I looked around the room and there was a family of four seated and another table with one woman seated, they all appeared to be waiting for their meals. I asked why "Take out only for me?" his response was they were closing at 9:00 PM, which is not their posted hours. At this time it was 8:50 PM which I pointed out to them but insisted I could only order take out. I have never been to a restaurant that didn't seat you while they were still open during their business hour. I took my money else where and highly suggest anyone else avoid this place. read more

The bar couldn't make a simple cocktail: A Manhattan which is Bourbon and Sweet Vermouth! The overpriced food is pretty average at best. But good luck finding anything in the area that isn't Asian. read more

What a great discovery!!! This restaurant is a hidden gem in Flushing attached to the Marco Hotel. Service was impeccable and Fabio was very welcoming and helpful with our orders! We had ordered the daily special salmon penne, mushroom soup, fried calamari, a salad, and the tiramisu. They were large portions, so I would recommend sharing. Everything was delicious, and freshly prepared. Beyond my expectations! The venue is spacious and great for hosting parties as well. Overall, highly recommended! read more

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I went here for our anniversary thinking my meal would be splendid but I only found the antipasto fresh and delicious, bread was cold not freshly baked my salmon was drenched in a sauce taking away the flavor of the salmon and even my husband dish was not what we expected, if your looking for delicious Italian food try Cascarinos in whitestone or villagios in whitestone there bread is warm and fresh all the entrees have a fresh savory taste. However I loved their espresso and desert and fresh antipasto but never returning. read more

I happened to find this restaurant based on reviews last minute Saturday night. Boy were they right.... We were a group of 7 ladies and we all enjoyed it very much. The attention was one of the best I have experienced lately at a restaurant, the food was amazing from the appetizers to the desserts. The restaurant itself it's beautiful and very inexpensive. it's part of the hotel so the lobby is beautiful -great for pictures. Our waiter Roberto made sure we felt like princesses in a royal palace! I will Definitely go back again. You would not think you can find this place in the middle of flushing. Parking is next door in a garage and they validate your ticket so parking is free, another plus!!!!!! read more

Ok. First off, make reservations. This apparently was the thing you need to do to eat here although we were sat even though no reservations. Ambiance is nice. This is real italian and employees are clearly old school Italian. Burrata and grilled zucchini is amazong appetizer. Pasta doshes were a little on the small side. Eggplant was a bit chewy. Overall it IS good food and service was alright. Main issue was food was eh mediocre. I will try them again and will make reservations and will update the review. read more

This restaurant definitely gives off a real Italian feel as does the food. It's genuine, it's tasty, it's everything you can expect in an old fashioned Italian meal and more. The waiters were also very helpful and displayed excellent service with recommendations and repeated visits to see if my party was being accommodated in every way possible. Their calamari was above average as it had some crispness to it but not over the top. Their 'Pollo Fiorentina' was excellent and had the perfect amount of spinach and mozzarella cheese to accompany the chicken. They have a great selection of wine and beer, most notably Peroni as the highlight of their brews. The chocolate cake was delicious however it seemed to be too much on the sweet side. As someone who lives near Flushing, you might not expect a top notch Italian restaurant in the midst of the Chinese scenery but this is the place where you should stop by if you want exceptional Italian food. This is one gem that makes me want to visit over and over again. read more

Magna Restaurant - Pollo Fiorentina (Chicken with melted mozzarella and spinach on top, cooked with white wine) - Italian Near Me - Flushing, New York

For a middle-end hotel restaurant, Magna is a decent restaurant with Italian fare, located in the Marco hotel in Flushing. The ambiance here is okay. They seem to try and be Italian, and only half-way succeeding. It was very spacious, with clever tables that could be converted to seat more people. I wouldn't necessarily go here for a romantic date though, there's a steady stream of people coming in and out the doors (most likely pilots and flight attendants) picking up food during dinner time. We started off with the calamari appetizer. The calamari was tender, but although the batter was crispy, it was somewhat tasteless. The marinara sauce deserves praise however, it was sweet without being tart. Entrees: Meat Tortellini in an Alfredo sauce with prosciutto and peas - good. I suspect the tortellini isn't homemade. As with any Italian pasta dish, this dish gets heavy after awhile. The prosciutto was sparse and peas plentiful. Veal in a whiskey sauce - the rest of the table loved it, but I wasn't partial to it due to the strong taste of whiskey. Veal was tender, and the fruit (apple or mango?) was a nice complement. Overall, very good. Homemade long pasta with pesto and shrimp - the idea of homemade pesto pasta was pretty awesome. This dish needs some reworking in execution though. The pasta needed to be cut shorter to facilitate in easier consumption. More oil and perhaps sea salt needed to be added the dish as well, since the pasta was a bit dry and slightly bland tasting. The shrimp however, was spot on. Crisp, succulent, and fresh. Cheese Ravioli in Marinara Sauce - spot on. This dish is very filling. Again, the marinara sauce was perfect - sweet, but not tart. Dessert: Tiramasu - ergh, don't get this. This is more cake than real tiramasu. There was a huge absence of cheese. Truffle Ice Cream - Great presentation. Vanilla and chocolate ice cream frozen into a ball, with a maraschino cherry in the center, covered in a thin chocolate shell. If you're going to get dessert, this is the one to go for. Overall, not bad, and wouldn't mind coming here for a meal with friend or family staying at the hotel. read more

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Unless you are staying at the Marco hotel (attached to the restaurant), this is a hidden gem! Don't let the location fool you. It's a diamond in the rough of Chinatown. My wife found Magna on OpenTable and we also saw it on Yelp. Great reviews on both. So we gave it a try and we were not disappointed! First I want to give kudos to Fabio our waiter. He was extremely accommodating and catered our meals to our taste. We started with the Pera salad. Since my wife is a vegetarian and doesn't like Gorgonzola cheese, we had it and the chopped bacon in small dishes on the side. The salad was not big (hey it was only $7) but enough for two people as an appetizer. Next up was our entrees. I ordered the special - chicken w/ asparagus. It was covered in a light white sauce and paired with a couple of broccoli florets, sliced cooked carrots, and some small white roasted potatoes. The veggies were fairly plain but the chicken was really good. Not too heavy, not too much. Just perfect for me. My wife got another special - Rigatoni alla Norman. It has diced eggplant and fresh mozzarella in a red sauce. She's never had it and she likes her usual dishes, so she ate some of it and we took the rest home. I'm sure I'll be having it, but it was tasty. Service - excellent. Food - excellent. What more could you ask for? Great job Magna staff, we will be back again! read more

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If I hadn't checked the message on my hotel room phone, I wouldn't have known that there was a free glass of wine offered with my dinner . . . and that's what drew us down to the restaurant. The cherry on top? A 10% discount on our bill because we were guests of the Marco LaGuardia hotel. Not bad marketing techniques to attract guests to try Italian food in a neighborhood dominated by Asian restaurants. The food itself was quite delicious for the price; we shared an appetizer of mussels in house marinara sauce, which was devoured in minutes. We then had classic Italian dishes - I tried the veal Florentina and the bf had spaghetti carbonara, both of which were quite delectable. Of course, we had to indulge in dessert, too, so we opted for the classic chocolate cake with mousse filling. It was pretty tasty - the frosting wasn't heavy and the strawberry flower was a nice touch. We ended up ordering a second round of drinks after the free wine - another glass of cabernet for the bf and a glass of prosecco for me. The prosecco was just a tad too sweet for my taste; I think they have multiple varieties. The service was very good; our waiter was amicable and knowledgeable - he shared some recommendations of where to go after dinner (the beer garden!) and made sure everything was to our liking. I'd come back again if I was in the neighborhood. read more

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I'm not the type of person who would leave reviews, but I thought it was importan for me to say this: I asked for pasta with pesto and shrimp. When it gets to me, it's cold. I understand, that fresh pesto is usually cold and that you can't cook it, nonetheless, the pasta and shrimp were fairly cold too, nothing too crazy though, just a little bit... The problem with all this is that the server, an Italian gentleman who at first seemed very likable, got really angry at me when I pointed the issue with the cold pasta. He screamed at me and insisted that I was wrong and that I was trying to insult/deceive him. That's not the type of service I expect at any restaurant, specially when I'm being polite and only brought the matter up as a constructive opinion. As per the the food, it was alright. read more

I've passed by this place so many times and have wanted to stop by; once I did, I wished I had done it sooner. The service is great. There's a particular server (looks like he's in his 40's, possibly named Fabio) who's been nothing but warm and kind the times I've eaten here. The decor and ambiance are also pleasing - to me, anyway. My #1 dish is the Spaghetti con Carbonara. It is sooo good; I highly recommend you try it. All carbonara's I've had are either too heavy or too greasy. The Spaghetti con Carbonara at Magna Ristorante is lighter, yet still flavorful, and the plate isn't just slathered in oil. I've also added chicken to the dish (which costs extra), but in my opinion, you don't need it; it tastes so flavorful on its own. I've also had the Fettucine alla Bolognese, but that dish was alright. To be honest, everything else other than dessert just tastes "eh" after I had a bite of the Carbonara. Dessert is pretty good. I've had the Tartufo and the Chocolate Cake w/ Mousse. The Tartufo had a pretty cool presentation, but I prefer the chocolate cake. 4 solid stars, and I'd definitely come back. read more

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As we walked into the restaurant we were greeted with warm smiles and hellos. Seated immediately and attended to as though we were people of great importance (like I like to believe we are lol). Fabio and Salvatore introduced themselves and sat us at a beautiful table in the middle of the dining room. They were authentic and efficient. Water was always filled. Drinks came out quickly and recommendations for food were exactly what we wanted. I ordered the Fettucini Alfredo and he ordered the Pappardelle with pesto and shrimp. Both dishes were delectable! We had the Tiramisu for dessert and needless to say it was gone in a minute! That's not even the best part. With drinks, an appetizer of some great calamari, our main dishes and dessert we were shocked at the bill being sooooo low! The location throws you off since it's deep within the Asian community, but I am so glad we found this hidden gem! read more

Magna Restaurant - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I recently had the pleasure of eating at this restaurant. The food was absolutely outstanding. I have eaten at many fine restaurants in Manhattan, and I can assure you that the food quality has it beat a mile. The preparation of the food is old school using the finest quality products money can buy. Now let us focus on the service. The waiters were extremely attentive to our requests, they kept our glasses filled with water, and also kept refiling our wine glasses. The place is IMMACULATE. The restrooms are spotless. You can see that great care is taken to keep this place in Pristine Condition. The beautiful part is the restaurant is connected to the hotel, making that a great feature in inclement weather. so, in conclusion if you want an old fashioned super delicious italian meal this DEFINATELY the place to go to. read more

I've been wanting to come bc of the amazing reviews but thought the food was very lackluster. Two stars are for attentive and friendly service. I am hoping we just came on an off day. The mussels had so much sand in them it was inedible. Spaghetti vongole was very bland. My husbands fettuccine with bolognese looked good but the pasta was very overcooked. The one pasta dish that was good was spaghetti and meatballs. Portions were big and everything was reasonably priced. Maybe I would try it once more but would not make it a place to venture to unless I was already in the neighborhood. read more

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