Came back to R40 to finally try their dinner menu, and overall it was super delicious! Just a…read moreheads-up that portions are on the smaller side, we came with a group of 6, but this spot feels much better suited for groups of 2 to 4. Tuna Tartare ($28) | 5/5: this was refreshing with a delicious citrusy tang Arugula Pesto Gnocchi ($26) | 4.5/5: Loved this! The gnocchi was thinly sliced and cooked perfectly, and the zucchini slices were a highlight. Arroz Negro ($24) | 4.5/5: Rich and creamy with a great depth of squid ink flavor. The crispy fried calamari topped it off nicely. Calabrian Pork Ragu ($26) | 4.25/5: Had a slight gamey note, but overall a solid pasta dish Skirt Steak ($60) | 4.25/5: R40 is known for their steaks, and this was definitely way better than the dry aged, though I've had better before. El Classico Empanada ($8) | 4.25/5: Loved how meaty, flaky, and savory this was. Crab & Shrimp Empanada ($9) | 4/5: Appreciated how large the empanada was, but it could've used more crab and shrimp filling Red Snapper ($56) | 4/5: Perfectly cooked fried snapper, loved that it was boneless and easy to share 30-Day Dry-Aged NY Strip ($96) | 3/5: Pretty disappointing for a dry-aged steak. It felt overcooked for medium-rare and was quite tough/rough.

First off the ambiance is vibey and cute for a date night. I love the open concept with the…read morekitchen. And the service is just ayce!! The staff and everyone was just INCREDIBLE. So personable and friendly. Between each course (appetizer, main, dessert) they clean ur table and gave fresh utensils and plates. Which I feel is a rare thing to do (at least back at home in CA). Now the food, AMAZING. We've been here in NY and had our fair share of vibey restaurants and hole in the walls. But this place serves vibes and actually lives up to the food. Usually you get one or the other but man I would def come back!! Check the pics for the food (: cheers!

This place has a good vibe and great food! The animal burger and mac n cheese are absolutely…read moreDELISHHH! The service is fast and staff is very helpful and kind.

Nice bbq spot in Astoria the employees were nice. We got the wings & bbq dry rubbed ribs. The…read moreribs were a bit dry & no I don't mean because it had dry rub the actual meat was a bit dry. The wings were good. I asked for well done & although they weren't ℓℓ done they weren't bad. The garlic broccoli was excellent. So good & seasoned right. The place definitely looks like a bbq place. I would go again to try something different.

We stopped by for dinner & drinks, they start u off with some great bread & olive oil, very good…read more Drinks Pinot grecio & Moscato both good went well with our meal. Appetizer we had the Burrata, wow it was delicious, melts in your mouth so good with the tomatoes & pesto great to also dip the bread into. Main dishes I had the Gnocchi Gorgonzola e Tartufo, yumm this was so good fresh tasting gnocchi , excellent flavor to this dish one of the best truffle dishes I've had in some time, so good Hubby actually came back the next day & got me one to go! Hubby had the Agnolotti di zucca very good as well, great tasting sauce & pasta. We manage to have room left for desert we had the Pistachio & Strawberry gelatos both very good & just the right amount of sweet to end our meal. Restaurant is a good size, nicely decorated dimly lit inside good for intimate date nights, service was good. Price wise on the high side but doable, everything we had was very good, worth the try we enjoyed our meal.

Ive lived in Astoria practically my whole life yet never been to Vite. It off 31st ave on 34th…read morestreet and for some reason ive never ventured there. While deciding where to go one day, this was suggested and im so glad I went. The restaurant is cozy with tables inside the main dining room and in an enclosed outdoor seating area. Im guessing it opens in the summer. I sat down with my niece while waiting for my sister and for a good 5-7 minutes, no one stopped by and gave a menu nor offered water. Finally after about 3 people walked by not saying anything, someone came. The area is not that big and 7 minutes isnt that long but to sit there any not be addressed by all the staff walking by was annoying. Finally my sister came and we were offered water and a menu. After hearing about the specials and asking for recommendations, we settled on the gnocchi (housemade potato gnocchi, burrata, peas, pesto sauce, toasted pine nuts), Pappardelle alla Bolognese (housemade ribbon pasta, meat sauce), and side of sautéed spinach. The food arrived and we were pleasantly delightful by the main. The gnocchi was so soft and creamy, the sauce was delicious. Im not a fan of gnocchi but this was so good. The papardelle was my meal and it was also so good. There was a lot of pasta and a good amount of meat sauce. It was also delicious. The spinach on the other hand was bland. It has no flavor and we had to add some salt. A few times we tried to call someone over to our table but felt like no one was paying attention. When we were done with our meals, my sister had a few pieces of gnocchi left. She asked for a box as it was to be my nieces lunch for tomorrow. I then said, can you also box up the spinach. A few minutes later, the server dropped off a bag with one container and said here's the spinach. We tried to call his attention but he was already walking away. Where was the gnocchi. Finally when we came back, we asked about it and he said oh I thought it was garbage. I said no we asked for it to be boxed. He said let me talk to the kitchen. He came back and said sorry, they cant do anything but one dessert will be on me. I guess thats fine but we more wanted the food for the baby. For dessert we ordered a tiramisu and pistachio gelato. The tiramisu was in a jar as opposed to a cake slice. One bite of the ice cream and I knew it was bad. It was grainy and sandy texture. I looked up why that would be and one reason stated it could be improper storage, like it was unfrozen or melted then refrozen. I wasn't chancing that. I told the server and said I couldn't eat it. He offered another dessert but I said know, then offered a limoncello shot. While I appreciate the offer, we weren't drinking before so that wasn't the best option to offer. I just said im fine without a replacement. When we got the bill, the dessert was taken off like he said he would. We paid and left. Overall the main course/pasta meals were delicious. The sides and desserts could use work. Service was alright. Id definitely come back for the food and to try some of the pizza.

10/10 I truly recommend this place…read more The food was amazing, everything fresh... if you are a meat lover this is your place to be. The ambience is pretty cool and the service from everybody its excellent specially from David the waiters manager For sure me and my wife will be back.

Such a great experience! Definitely my favorite Fogo in NY. David gave us amazing service and was…read moreso friendly and attentive. The food and caipirinhas were delicious too! Definitely coming back!

I'm left wondering why aren't more people talking about Park Side?? This is better than the…read morerestaurants in Little Italy, food and environment. The artwork, server-style, etc. was beautiful. My plate was 10/10. I ordered the fettuccine carbonara! Ugh to try it again... lol

Came here for both lunch and dinner on weekdays. The place offers valet parking. The place was…read moreexactly what we were looking for... Inexpensive, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere! During lunch, the restaurant wasn't busy, and the service was amazing. Dinner was a different experience. The restaurant became very busy, and the service slowed down noticeably. In both visits, however, the food was fresh and came out fast, and the portions were generous, so you definitely won't leave hungry. I had the White Clam Sauce with gluten free penne. It was flavorful and satisfying, and it can be prepared gluten free, dairy free, and soy free. However, at the end of my meal, I discovered a regular (non-gluten free) spaghetti noodle mixed in with my gluten-free penne. If you have celiac disease or a severe gluten allergy, it may be worth double-checking your dish before eating. Others had something else I had no interest in to remember the name. Their menu has many options to offer, including gluten free, soy free, and dairy free options. We would come back again for lunch and highly recommend you check out this place during lunch time, when the service is at its best.

Nick's Bistro serves seriously good Greek food, and you can tell the whole team takes pride in what…read morethey do--from the servers to the cooks and manager. I went on a quiet Tuesday and basically had the place to myself. They even showed me around the back, which was pretty cool and made me appreciate the operation even more. I tried the lemon stuffed cabbage because I wanted something besides the usual gyro. Remember to always eat your vegetables! The decor is great for a date, great lighting. I found plenty of street parking. It is a place that clearly cares about what they serve.

Intimate and cozy, this is where the locals of Forest Hills come to enjoy delicious Greek fare. The…read moreservers are all very attentive and helpful with suggestions. Came with some friends for lunch. We all got various combinations of the mixed plate and an order of fried calamari. The calamari was lightly breaded in a flaky batter that brought out the flavors of the squid. Cooked to perfection it was tender, not chewy. As for the mixed platters, we had lamb gyro and the souvlakis as well as the lemon potatoes and fries. The lemon potatoes were perfectly seasoned and had a nice tartness to each bite. The lamb gyro was tender. The chicken souvlaki being moist and flavorful is the barometer for the level of detail that goes into every plate served.

Food amazing service phenomenal and the ambiance brings me back to when I was a kid and I love it!!…read moreTop notch place nobody makes a better shrimp dish around

Service is odd as usual. Please stop forcing us to buy double portions. We don't need them…read more Wine good. Peppers amazing. Baked clams fabulous. Linguini white clam delicious. Veal parm succulent. Shrimp Luciano savory. Chicken scarpariello dry. Don Peppe salad the best. They have tortoni. Hard to find. Even in NYC. Had dinner with 6 friends. $250 per couple. ‍ Food was outstanding. Get here early. No reservations and cash only.

Very unassuming,it's in a shopping center but don't be fooled!…read moreFood was delicious we were there for lunch had the French onion soup broth was very flavorful and the onion and cheese tres bien had the pate and the la bagez,delicious! Service was exceptional! Would highly recommend

Came here and it happened to be restaurant week. I was excited to come here finally but I was a…read more bit disappointed. Complementary bread and butter that they kept refilling, which were good. I got the salmon tartare and it was a bit too heavy on the dill and horseradish for my liking. I got the duck confit and the restaurant menu version has it without the orange sauce. The duck was expertly cooked with tender meat and crispy skin but there was no seasoning. I had to put salt to add flavor. The potatoes side was good though. I took a bite of my friend's chicken cordon bleu and this tasted excellently. Got the chocolate mousse and it was a nice dark chocolate. I want to come back to try other items. The service was very nice!

Rainhas never disappoints!! The food is always delicious, the meats are tender and we love the…read morepineapple! The service is great and it's not noisy either! And when you come here, make sure you find Johnny M. He is amazing!

The place is clean with ample space…read more The salad bar had a decent amount of sides and options. We came for dinner and the staff was very attentive. Which is a bonus as they make sure they take care of you and switch up different proteins. The steak was cooked well. Only qualm is that the flavor was lacking slightly. All in all would come back.

Ate here on a Sunday night with some friends. Surprisingly, the place was completely empty. I know…read moreit was a Sunday night but it didn't seem to bode well. Fortunately, the food was delicious and service was impeccable. We ordered 4 entrées to share and enjoyed everything. My favorite was the Half-Baked Chicken. The skin was so crispy and the chicken so tender. The Braised Short Rib was also really good and the crispy Brussels sprouts that come with it were the perfect amount of crispy. The other dishes we ordered were good too. We finished everything down to the last grain of rice. Half-Baked Chicken 10/10 Braised Short Rib 10/10 Creamy Pesto Garganelli with Grilled Chicken 8/10 Jumbo Seared Scallops 8/10

I had been meaning to try Bloom Botanical Bistro for a while, since it seems to be a neighborhood…read morestaple, and finally stopped in for brunch with a guest from out of town. The floral displays are fun and are probably the highlight of the visit. The space is clearly designed for photos, and I can see why it would be popular for birthdays, showers, or other special occasions. They seem to go the extra mile when it comes to creating a celebratory atmosphere. Service was excellent from start to finish. The staff at reception and at the table were attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Food-wise, we tried the Kung Pao calamari and wagyu meatballs after seeing other reviewers rave about them, but both felt a little gimmicky to me. Our group mostly stuck with more traditional brunch items, including breakfast burritos and omelettes, and those were fine. Overall, I would not necessarily come here just for the food, but I would recommend it for the atmosphere, service, and special-occasion vibe. It is a great spot if you want a pretty setting, good hospitality, and plenty of photo-friendly areas.