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    Pizzeria Panina

    4.6 (38 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Alyssa G.

    I came in Saturday, December 21st for a 7:30 pm dinner with my friends. It was a great friend of mine's birthday so we made reservations. We got there a little bit earlier than the birthday boy to bring his cake and it was allowed but with a fee of $30/$40 for a cake cutting fee. The waitress was so nice she took pictures for us and explained how many pies we should get for our large group. She told us she was one of her favorite tables yet she had served. The restaurant staff was beyond impressive and I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone I know, I already started. The restaurant is small but cozy and cute and decorated for Christmas. The food was amazing, the drinks were amazing and I definitely will be back!

    Lexi W.

    Panina is without a doubt among my top 3 favorite NYC restaurants (and I've dined at many). Everything is so well curated and the staff is always such a delight (calm, patient, polite, engaging). The inside is so intimate and cozy, while the outdoor space offers a beautiful patio, open all year round (which is very much appreciated). The prices are reasonable and the quality is BEYOND amazing - there's a lot of pizza to be had in NYC but there artisanal sourdough pizzas are truly some of the best that NYC has to offer. I often stalk their Instagram to see what's in store for their weekly specials; for example, just the other night I had the MOST delectable gorgonzola stuffed ravioli that I will be dreaming about for months (did I mention their pastas are also to die for)? Thank you for being such a delightful neighborhood staple Panina, we love you, never change!

    Tiramisu
    Aurora B.

    just stopped in for dessert tonight and the tiramisu was so delicious, pretty big portion so would recommend splitting. very rich and fluffy.. the service here is so so good. And it's just overall super cute and pleasant inside.

    Forest Pizza and Classic Cheese pizza.
    Elvis J.

    Drinks were superb, pizza was amazing, and ambience. The service was a delight! No complaints.

    Spicy on top and Forest on bottom. Very different pizzas, but they went well together.
    Nicole A.

    Service was friendly and quick. The pizzas were absolutely delicious. This was my second time coming, and it didn't disappoint. Everything is made fresh to order. You can even watch them make your pizza in the open kitchen. They have a full bar and the drinks are tasty. The place has a retro, yet modern, and cozy feel. Great place to go with friends or your special someone.

    Chernel H.

    My friend made reservations for my birthday. Day of, we got there a little early before our reservation time and our table wasn't quiet ready so we sat at the bar for a drink. It's a cute place! Would come for a date night or a fun dinner with a friend. After a few minutes, we got our table and our server gave us some menus and let us know the specials. We ordered the kale salad and 2 pizzas. The salad was really good! We got the Classica and the Spicy and both were really delicious! The spicy was my favorite for sure. Will return for a date night!

    Carolina S.

    I've been eyeballing this restaurant for over a year on my morning walks. Counting the days for it's official opening. The other day I spotted some peeps but it was round two of the apocalypse. I started my staycation last Wednesday night and I knew I wanted to start on the right foot. Hellllllo Pizzeria Panina. Of course I walk in with my roommate and a booth is filled with familiar faces, my neighbor and our two friends were already moving on to the digestiv and tiramisu portion of the dinner. Lucky! We found the last two available spots at the bar. The bartender was always attentive, funny and sweet. My favorite mixture. The ovens were set at 666 degrees! The staff had a flow of cranking out delicious food and potent cocktails. We started with the Bianca with labneh, olives, arugula and rpeserved lemons. And balanced with a classic, "Classica" mozz, tomato sauce and basil. It was the perfect introduction to the pies. They were both full of flavor. If you can nail an experimental flavor and a classic, it's a sign that you know what you are doing. I have to return for the "Forest", that is jam packed with mushrooms. The cocktails list has variations of Negronis, one with Cynar, and some mezcal mixtures. I went for the "Spaghetti Western". A perfect addition to my pizza. I moved onto some wine and wrapped the meal up with some fernet. Sadly we did not split the tiramisu. I see a lot more visits in my future. it's no surprise this business is related to Sweetwater and Bakeri. Two absolute faves. The decor was also stunning and detailed. Sticking in theme of looking good and tasting good. Also giant shout out to the music, ranging from the Gun Club to Rayito Colombiano and the Replacements. I fully enjoyed the eclectic mix. Welcome to the neighborhood Pizzeria Panina!

    Really, really good specially with the chili oil!

    So so good! Been there's a couple of times always great service and the pizza is amazing, as well as the drinks.

    Classico + Forest pizzas
    Teru K.

    Awesome food, folks + a beautiful space. I came in yesterday and ordered a Classica pizza and a Forest pizza (first time I've ever seen dill on a pizza, but so good I came back again 24 hours later and had exactly the same thing.) For pizza/cook/tech nerds, they're running *electric* ovens -- pushing 700 degrees -- with spectacular results. Super nice owner + team and I'm so happy to have them in the neighborhood.

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    Definitely in the upper echelon of NY pizza - maybe not DiFara but I'll take it over Grimaldi's, Lombardi's and Roberta's.

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    Some epic pizza here. Great vibes. The drinks are fantastic too. Very good addition to a block that already had great restaurants and bars.

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    Great service - sat at the bar. Excellent cocktails and natural wine. Pizza very Happy to have in the neighborhood!

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    My favorite restaurant! Amazing vibe, great service, delicious food and drinks. The staff is also so kind.

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    Dante's Pizza - look at that cheese!

    Dante's Pizza

    4.3(202 reviews)
    2.8 miForest Hills
    $

    Looks great, taste great, wow taste Amazing service clean…read moreplace, Ambience is amazing

    Turns out this place was a few blocks from where we were staying so we thought we should swing over…read morewith our friends for NY pizza. I didn't see prices for slices (but maybe native NY'ers know you can order by the slice I saw a lot of people with slices only) so we ordered a whole "pie". They were very nice about letting us order something off menu (pepperoni and mushroom) and half sautéed veggies. You order at the counter and then wait for the pizza to be brought to you. It's a chill place with a couple of tables. The pizza was piping hot and I didn't even know I burned the roof of my mouth until after I was satiated from the pizza! The cheese pull on the pepperoni mushroom was great. The cheese was obviously fresh cuz of the pull without having to load on tons of cheese . It was very well balanced. The red sauce was sweet (is this a NY thing?) but I didn't mind it. If you want a pizza with great cheese pull. Go here! But you have to eat it while it's HOT. The sautéed veggies pizza was surprisingly good. I say surprisingly cuz I am not a veggie fan in general but it was good enough for me to enjoy eating the entire slice! Great pizza! Next time I want to try the grandma slice to see what the difference is from a regular slice.

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    18" Large Special Pizza - great flavors and textures! (10/27/24)

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    Pizza Classica - Giving this place another try. The pizza was cute this time an the Customer service was better.

    Pizza Classica

    3.9(555 reviews)
    2.4 miForest Hills
    $$

    Me, my husband, and my daughter took my dad here for his birthday, and it was such a great choice…read more I picked this restaurant because the food has always been amazing, and every time I've been here they've never disappointed. For appetizers, we ordered the fried calamari and the baked clams. I absolutely love their baked clams -- I don't eat them from anywhere else. What I appreciate most is that their clams don't have that strong "ocean" taste; they're seasoned perfectly. Their sangria is also the BEST. I had the white sangria, which was delicious, and my husband and dad ordered the red, which they really enjoyed. For the main entrées, I had the shrimp scampi, my husband had the penne alla vodka, and my dad ordered spaghetti with garlic and oil with a side of broccoli. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. The vodka sauce was creamy and tasted homemade. My daughter ordered a personal pan pepperoni pizza and loved it. The service was excellent--our server was really polite, knowledgeable about the menu, and checked on us often. I also love the atmosphere: when you walk in, it feels like a classic pizzeria, but once you head to the back, it transforms into a cozy fine-dining space. The lighting is perfect, and the music is just the right volume. The last time I visited was over four years ago, and I'm happy to say the food and drinks still taste just as good as I remembered. Overall, it was an amazing experience for my dad's birthday, and we'll definitely be back again.

    We were seated right away, and they were able to accommodate a booth due to my friend's hearing…read moreissue. We order. The eggplant appetizer was four good pieces, light and flavorful. I got the veal parmigiana, which was cooked perfectly. I finished it all! Will be back.

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    Gloria Pizza

    Gloria Pizza

    3.2(385 reviews)
    3.3 miForest Hills
    $

    I love the hospitality, pizza and wine! The service has…read morealways been great! Courteous, friendly and professional! The place is always clean! The thin crust pizza is always flavorful @ I will be back!

    Ok so I do think the pizza is good here however the last 2 times I've ordered from them I've had…read moreissues so now the rating goes down. First I ordered delivery and the driver must of dropped my pizza and although it's not Gloria's fault - they should have made it right by giving me a free pizza or a full refund but NADA ! Then today- I walked there for lunch and sat down and had my delicious regular slice and Sicilian slice and a can of Sprite. I went into the bathroom quick to pee and when I came out my table was cleared and no can of Sprite that I only took 2 or 3 sips of. I totally understand that someone would think the person left and table needed to be cleaned, however, I explained I just went to the bathroom. I want my sprite. They asked one of the workers, he explained that he thew it away. No problem- I said ok I'm going to grab another can. He asked the guy , was it empty? I was like no it wasn't the guy said - half full. He the proceeds to hand me a child size plastic cup of fountain like warm sprite. I paid for a full 12oz can of soda that YOU threw away while I was in your bathroom!!! It was like he didn't believe me - meanwhile I just ordered and paid for it like 10 minutes ago! How can you not remember me just buying this from you!! Fuck that man. Customer service is horrible - I am work in customer service - I work at the Trader Joe's right down the block. Come get some tips from how it should be done and how customers should be treated. Wow just wow

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    Gloria Pizza - This is a substantial part of what you see inside the glass case upon walking in.

    This is a substantial part of what you see inside the glass case upon walking in.

    Gloria Pizza - So you see pizza, panini, calzone, arancini (rice balls), and maybe more ...

    So you see pizza, panini, calzone, arancini (rice balls), and maybe more ...

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    Dee's Wood Fired Pizza & Kitchen

    Dee's Wood Fired Pizza & Kitchen

    3.8(656 reviews)
    3.0 miForest Hills
    $$$

    Strong 4...Before the recent game-changing opening of the seemingly instantly James Beard nominated…read moreTourmaline a block away, this was pretty certainly the definitive best restaurant in Forest Hills, by a comfortable margin. While that may rank as a relatively mid-tier title by NYC standards, as the neighborhood restaurant average is sadly and shockingly low, especially considering its location in the literally center Queens, this is nonetheless a very special neighborhood treasure, befitting it's stalwart status at now over 30 years of age. Classic Italian American with some New American flourishes, the place stays consistent and honors its tradition while simultaneously managing to keep things fresh and staying up with the times. The pizzas are well-executed and make great use of the gorgeous wood burning oven, but for me it's almost impossible to order anything else but my go-to order, one of the house specialties the classic Cavatelli with broccoli raab and some particularly pungent hot Italian sausage. A modern day classic in the cannon, finding decent versions around the city is tougher than one might imagine, particularly in my experiences in this borough. The version here, served like the rest of the offerings in an extremely generous portion that usually yields some delicious leftovers to take home, is a strong contender for the best in the borough title. Also of particular note is the exemplary super-thin and savory chicken parm, served in the previous era in various forms including with spaghetti and broccoli, as well as with risotto, currently served smothered with a spicy vodka sauce and paired with rigatoni. I've only recently became aquatinted with the rich and unctuous dry-aged burger, served simply and unadorned save for American and sharp raw union, on a classic and proper sesame seed bun, it's a stealth under-the radar competitor for the best burger in the hood nod with previous title-holder Dirty-Pierres. The expansive, two-room space, an ideal setting for the many private events and family gatherings that regularly occur here is aptly bright and inviting with the aforementioned pizza oven serving as its centerpiece. I generally sit at the bar which offers ample opportunity to converse with the top-notch staff, just as genial and affable as you would hope to find in such a longtime neighborhood institution, as well as the fellow patrons, who are, more often then not, you guessed it, longtime local resident regulars.

    Enjoyed a lively dinner on a Sunday night without reservations for the two of us. The food was good…read moreand service was friendly and attentive.

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    Tuscan Hills - Tartufina Pizza

    Tuscan Hills

    3.8(583 reviews)
    3.4 miForest Hills
    $$

    This is probably my third time here since moving to the area…read more I love how rustic this place feels. Service is always on point. The owner or manager always check on the tables. Food wise, how can you go wrong with great ingredients and good classic cooking? I was eating kosher for passover this time. I had the Branzino al forno. A whole grilled fish with potatoes and salad. It was incredible. Perfectly charred, meaty and delicious. The fish was so flavorful. The salad with the lemon on it was the perfect accompaniment. Will definitely get this again. I have also tried pasta here in the past. So good, you can tell its homemade. Salads are large and always good. Everyone should try this place.

    Delicious meal with good service. We had a group of five with a child. We started with an arugula…read moreand beans salad (Pecorino e Fagioli) as well as baked clams. Both were well prepared. For entrees we had some specials- pappardelle al guanciale and asparagus, fettuccine with shrimp and pesto, seafood stew (cacciucco for one), gnocchi with spicy sausage (Boscaiola), and a risotto ai fruitti di mare. I ate the pappardelle and tasted the others. Next time I'm getting the gnocchi which was nice and light - the way I like my gnocchi. We ended with tartufo. It was on the small side compared to other restaurants. It was our first time trying Tuscan Hills. We will be back.

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    Italian Estiva Salad $13.95

    Nick's Pizza - Forest Hills - Large pie: 1/2 plain/1/2 mushrooms

    Nick's Pizza - Forest Hills

    4.0(1k reviews)
    3.4 miForest Hills
    $$

    Cuisine: 8 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 8 I still remember back in the early 90's when there would be long lines outside Nick's every Wednesday before they opened because everyone wanted the buy one get one free deal. This was one of the best new pizzerias in NYC, opening to great accolades from various publications. Being a poor kid in Junior High School working for a mere $3.75/hr across the street at the corner Baskin Robins (RIP) did not give me the opportunity for quite some time. Anyway, fast forward 5 years and I finally had the chance with a few friends to experience what many called the best pizza in Queens, and I was very impressed. This became my regular "fancy" pizza shop of choice. What I loved most about it was the crispy and charred thin crust. It adds so much to the overall taste and enjoyment. The sauce was deliciously tangy and the fresh mozzarella made it a level above everything else in the neighborhood. One word of warning, the pizza could get a little soggy in the center if too many toppings are ordered. I usually choose none or no more than two. Also noteworthy is their yummy calzones. My personal favorite combination is sausage and spinach. Mixed with all that oozing ricotta and dipped in some tomato sauce, that is one great bite. Lastly, I like most of their salads too. Their food has been a staple in my diet for most of my adult life. Decades go by, and out of nowhere, I hear the news that Nick's had burned down. What a loss for our community! What a loss personally! Thankfully, they are back and feeling every bit like the original. Food is as good as before, while the decor and service has always been on point. Though not my favorite pizza in NYC, or even Queens, it does hold a spot in my rotation.

    An absolute gem of a spot with wonderful people working here. Great friendly service that really…read morewelcome you and makes you feel as one of the family. Been going to Nicks for years, before and after their renovation. The must get here are the large pies with any favorite topping. As the toppings are all fresh high quality ingredients. We love the sausage, meatball, mushroom, and spinach pie. Crisp chewy crust with a nice char. It's great that it isn't soggy with the spinach as other places have failed at. You can't go wrong with the pies here they are wonderful and deliscious. End the meal with a cannoli as the pistachio and filling make for a nice cannoli with a shell that reminds us of a ice cream cone. Nicks a place i'll go to again and again with wonderful folks working there.

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