After many attempts to like this place, it's so unlikeable. But they are very nice people working there so it is unfortunate. The amount of time you have to wait for even just a slice of pizza at this place is insanity. Not to mention all that waiting for mediocre food. I once ordered a single pizza pie from this place on a night that wasn't busy and waited for (give or take) 50 minutes. And when I finally got to eat it at home, it was terrible. Just save your money and go somewhere else. read more

I love Matese pizzeria, the pizza is great and also the rest of the menu. I think Matese is the best Italian food restaurant in the area, I have tried the others but always come back to Matese. The service is outstanding too, the people are very friendly. read more

Excellent "Rice Balls" are Delicious!! Chicken Noodle Soup along with their pasta Dishes. I will be coming in to order more "Rice Balls Soon! read more

Incredibly delicious pizza. Regular and Sicilian slices made just right. By far the best and most fresh tasting pizza in the area. Pizza slices large and filling esp the Sicilian. Located directly across the street (Fr Lw Blvd) from Holy Cross H.S.. Small clean establishment. Entire staff is helpful and polite. Delicious food, great prices. read more

Back to being the best for a long time now! Accurate, always on time, super polite, and most importantly, delicious!!!

Not happy. Pizza was un-eatable. The dough didn't rise - they knew it and did nothing to remedy the situation. Not good customer service.

Landed on a Jamaican beef patty with cheese through work and it brought me back to my childhood. Perfectly seasoned and flaky crust I'll definitely come back. Pick up was quick. Ambiance reminds me of the old school pizza parlors. read more

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Never received my order!!! They blamed seamless lies!!! Do not order and waste your time this is the second time the restaurant has done this $110.00 order. You won't be getting a $1 from me and I'll make sure people don't order from you as well. read more

I ordered 2 pies for delivery. I was told it would take 45 minutes. After 45 minutes the pizza wasn't delivered. I called and they told me that the driver hadn't returned from a prior delivery. I said should I just come pick it up? They told me yes. I got to the pizzeria had to wait 10 minutes to be served. I was given the two pies they were kept on top of the oven but were lukewarm at best. I've been to this place multiple times. Never had a problem. I always picked up my food. The guy behind the counter apologized but honestly an apology wasn't cutting it for this. I really felt that they should had offered a discount. This is the first time I asked for delivery and honestly it will be the last. If I return to this establishment I would only do a pickup. read more

Very good experience. Purchased a grpon deal, Keith the manager was nice, friendly & very generous in giving my kids free desserts. Chicken marsala was yummy and both entrees portions are enough for my family ! They have the special $3 chicken roll which was a deal too ! Rarely to find a local restaurant with excellent customer serivce read more

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Please don't order delivery from here, if you want the pizza just go to them. I waited 3 hours today for cold pizza from a drunk delivery person. It was a very uncomfortable experience for me. Several calls were done and I'm a very patient person, but 3 hours when you're a couple blocks away is crazy. read more

Old guy with white hair at the counter charged my son $8.00 for two slices of pizza. My son has difficulty with writing, and when the old guy saw my son's signature on the receipt, he said "looks like a 4th grader wrote this." Shame on you old guy, and shame on Matese for such poor customer service. We won't be back, and Matese, do not insult a customer with a disability!! This happened today, 7/17/2023. read more

On 03/01/25, we had 2 slices in order to determine if the recommendation was good & it was a good one. The regular pizza was very good. The tomato sauce tasted just right & the crust wasn't to thick or thin. We ordered a pie to go. We'll be back soon! read more

regular slice is good . . . fresh and tasty! staff is friendly I'll be back to try some of the other options as the items on display looked really good good old fashioned pizza restaurant! read more

Awesome staff and caring owner. They got the best freshest pizza in town, believe me I've tried all in Whitestone/bayside area.

Matese makes my favorite mushroom pies in Queens! They've nailed the perfect balance of buttery flavor, salty cheese, and tomato sauce acidity without slices getting too oily. Crust is a bit on the thicker side, which personally isn't my preference, but tastes great nonetheless. They're my go-to when I'm spontaneously craving beef patties with pepperoni, too, since they're so close to where I live. My only complaint is the older guy behind the counter that makes pervy and off-color jokes towards female customers. read more

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I had a Groupon for four and placed a takeout order. The portions are huge and my chicken cutlet parmigiana was delicious as were the mozzarella sticks. The pasta with marinara was standard fare. Four sodas (cups) was also included. My family enjoyed the chicken pizzaoila and baked filet of sole. Fresh Italian bread was included. Their regular prices are fair considering their huge portions. The guys behind the counter were friendly and helped carry the large, heavy (and delicious) order to my car. I've always liked Matese and will be back for their pizza:-) read more

Do not be fooled by photos or idea it is a regular pizza joint. This place packed a powerful punch soon to explain why. Used a groupon and was expecting downsized portions - especially when ordering take out. The sale on groupon was absolutely worth it. The seafood pasta came out to be beyond fabulous. Flavors with italian style were there and the portions were bjg. Surprised. That is why this review will call for 5-stars and then some! Seafood was fresh; pasta was great. The stuffed mushrooms had sauce and flavor - great with bread. The other side dishes were fine. For the groupon deal, it was worth it. But because it delivered beyond expectations, will be going back even without the groupon. What a treat for this neighborhood to hold a hidden gem. Literally, it just looks like a pizzeria - but behind those walls holds an Italian paradise. read more

I ordered 1 slice and ask for it Hot, something simple. It comes out burnt and the lady tells me it is hot. I said, it is burnt! With no reply, she let's me take it to the table, I kept looking at it, took a little bite, stood up and said "THANK YOU", then walked out, leaving the burnt pizza on the table... They say to support local vendors.. well I tried...never coming back to this place..ever read more

This place is trashy. Waiting in line to see how bad the boss/ manager was treating an elderly customer disrespectfully, it already made me annoyed. Then he lied about my order. I called ahead for pickup , but they haven't begin to make it after 40 mins. :( No wonder they don't have many business today. read more

The guys no patient at all and they have totally different attitudes to different races. There is not only one pizza store around area. Maybe they really run good buzz read more

This place seems like more of a take-out place as we were the only customers but it could also be that we were there at an odd time and chose to sit down and eat. Our server was very courteous and we almost felt like we had booked the whole restaurant for ourselves. He made recommendations and food was brought quickly. The portions are huge, food fresh and delicious and price reasonable. We had a ton of leftovers which we used for lunch the next day. We enjoyed our meal here. read more

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Stopped in here for a quick lunch the grandma slice was pretty good the pepperoni slice was definitely lacking a little flavor and the chicken roll was good read more

Odered lunch from Matese today. We ordered regular slices, chicken marsala slices and penne vodka slices. As an appetizer we ordered stuffed mushrooms. Delivery was very quick but what made us the happiest was that the food was actually hot! Mushrooms were delicious. We all sampled the different slices and we liked each of them, so tasty! Crust is great. Sauce has good flavor. Our favorite was probably the penne vodka slice, such wonderful flavor and it was a hearty slice. We look forward to ordering again this week! read more

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I think my photo of the shrimp scampi will say enough on its own, but I'll leave some words anyway. I just laughed when I opened up the shrimp scampi. A few cooked shrimp on top of a bed of spaghetti. No sauce, just spaghetti. Btw, I asked for linguini but whatever. I used to love Matese in high school but every time I give them another chance I'm disappointed. This has to be a sick joke or someone has some really messed up taste buds. read more

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Excellent pizza and Sicilian pies ... chicken wings are fried perfectly as well.. nice local spot overall . read more

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Came here for only the 2nd time earlier today & they are even better. I had the Spinach slice, 2 regulars & a deep dish slice. Deep dish had a great crust & cheese was flavorful. The regular ones I liked too, perfect crisp to it & the cheese was very fresh. The spinach slice was my favorite. Not too salty & not too heavy with super fresh spinach. The older gentleman behind the register was very kind & helpful too. I highly recommend this neighborhood gem. read more

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While visiting a girlfriend we decided to place an order for pickup. We ordered fried calamari and a grandma pie. I'm salivating as I write this review. We squeezed the slices of lemon wedges across the fresh calamari as we pushed away the legs and dug in. The batter was light and airy making our taste buds dance in delight as we chowed down on the delicious seafood. The marinara sauce was good but should've been on the thicker side. Also the sauce was small in comparison to the huge portion we received. The grandma pie was out of this world. Each bite melted in our mouths as we burned our tongues eating like wild animals. I devoured 2.5 slices before the itis started to set in. read more

Local pizza joint with good service and good food. Never had a bad meal from them. What else can you say about one of these local places? Their garlic knots and zeppolle are great. And they have nice specials/combo deals that save you money. read more

I have been ordering from Matese for many years now and their prices are amazing...especially if you take advantage of their Groupon. Their pizza and pasta dishes are pretty good. I would say their pizza pie is better than their specialty pasta dishes. By specialty, I mean a dish that requires more work/technique, like with veal in it. If I were to order their specialty pasta, I would request more garlic or not order any. Instead, I would order their "common" or basic dishes like chicken parm or penne alla vodka ... if you know basic cooking skills, you can't mess those dishes up. read more

I would give this restaurant/pizzeria ZERO STARS for following any COVID19 protocol!!! NOT ONE PERSON working there had any type of mask on!!!!!! How cavalier- I was appalled to walk in and get my take out order. It's not even like the masks were on their chin--NO MASKS AT ALL. I paid for my order and put everything in the oven at home to reheat. SHAME ON YOU MATESE!!!!!!! I took a good look around knowing I would never go back. MATESE THERE IS A PANDEMIC!!!!! SHAME ON YOU. read more

been eating here for a long time through multiple owners. guys are nice as this has been a problem in the past. food was better years ago although passable. pizzas a little thick but cheese and sauce make up for it. specials are a nice surprise. prices have gone up as every other store. the surcharge and container fee, not even mentioned is a no go for me. they should be thankful for the loyal customers that continue to support them. at least be honest about the fees. too many good italian restaurants and take out within a mile from you. could use a nice cleaning as well, looking rather dated. read more

Beautiful presentation & delicious pizza!! I ordered their buffalo slices for delivery. They were big & loaded with toppings! While other places have gone downhill, this place maintains their awesomeness. I highly recommend. read more

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I used a Groupon here and was helped by keith. He was extremely welcoming and excelled in customer service! We ordered the steak avocado and seafood spaghetti, both were not bad but could've been a little better. I would definitely come back again but I would order something else. read more

Second time in 2 days. Waiting for over an hour and have to call to get a resend. Food is amazing, pizza is great... business is run by not to offend anyone... some read more

I have only GREAT WORDS for Matese Pizzeria. Not only is the food excellent but the customer service is outstanding. I needed a catering order for an event. I spoke to Joe. He was accommodating, courteous, & helpful. Delivery was punctual & the delivery person was helpful setting up the heating trays. Other times I've gone into the store for personal orders. I've ordered multiple dishes & pizza. All good. Also, Mark, behind the counter, is a hoot. Funny, engaging & quick to serve you. These are traits that are missing in today's retail environment. To sum up: Food five stars Price five stars Customer service five stars You can't go wrong read more

I'm a local and visit once in a while. I'm not big on pizza, but when I want some I always go to Matese. I like their wings because they're actually crispy! Very delicious, always quick, and friendly staff. Thank you! read more

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My first time eating here or rather ordering from here. My regret is not ordering from here sooner. Just the most scrumptious Italian comfort food you could ever ask for. I had their veggie panini. Just deelish and extremely filling with mounds of veggies with melted mozzarella. The baked lasagna and pasta e fagioli soup with bits of pancetta was a big hit with my carnivores. If moaning while your eating is any indication of how good it is?well it isSaving the Eggplant Parmagiana hero and Chicken Marsala for dinner tonight! read more

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Take out food was ok not the best i've had for italian food. Fra diablo, chicken parm, chicken francese, eggplant parm and skirt steak. Fra diablo was sorta spicy, spicy er than other places i've ordered from so that was a plus and shrimp. Eggplant parm was ok i don't usually order this but my dad wanted it. My brother said the chicken parm was light breaded and fried which was nice. Chicken francese was decent too hoped it was a little more lemony. Definitely wouldn't suggest the skirt steak though my dad wanted to try something different. It looked good cane with onions and arugula but it wasn't that tender. read more

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ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Great sauce Chicken parmesan, garlic bread mozz, mozz caprese Garlic knots on house Highly recommend. Really nice guys ,great service.... read more