This place can be missed as there isn't anything to make it stand out. I happened to come across it…read moreas I was walking around the block. If you're in a pinch and would like to quickly eat some type of pasta that isn't fancy for takeout, this is the place to go to as there's no one really serving you. I walked inside, and there was no one to greet me. I think there's only one person working here who does everything. Once the person came out with someone's order, he explained everything to me, on how to figure out what to order and etc. I didn't really understand what he was saying, but I tried my best and repeated things back to him if there was a question. I followed the photos and what was written on the black menu by the wall. I ordered the small mama's bolognese. It is Reginette with marinara sauce with meat inside and has roasted garlic and parmesan. The employee asked me what size and if I wanted everything, or if I should alter anything. All in all, I'm not sure I'll be going back as the food didn't stand out to me.

They have changed their name to cups of pasta…read more The concept is pretty cool. The amount is pretty impressive. Two people could eat out of one cup. The taste is just blah. Which disappointed me. We ordered spaghetti and meatballs, penne à la vodka with chicken, fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp and mozzarella sticks. The best out of all of them was the mozzarella stick sticks. The service was OK. The place is small and there's only like four benches to sit. I did notice there was a sign that said there is more seating at Elio's. I do not really recommend this restaurant for its pasta if you're looking for something super savory. But if you're looking for something fast and filling then maybe you could give it a shot.

I had been on my list of go to places. They did not disappoint. The homemade butter for the bread…read morewas delicious. The chicken francese and lasagna were outstanding. The ambience was wonderful. They cater to your every need. Portions are large in size and must I say again delicious. Can't wait to go back. Sorry forgot to take a pic first.

Located thirty plus blocks from Citi Field, this could be a good pre-game dining option if you…read morebudget your time correctly. We did. For drinks, we had Peroni beer. Ice cold served in a frosted glass. For starters, we shared the lobster croquets and the grilled octopus. You could taste the lobster in the croquets, and the grilled octopus was served with mango. Both were very good. For the mains, we had the chicken marsala and the chicken parmigiano. The marsala came with mashed potatoes and the parm with pasta. Both were good sized portions and tasty. My buddy actually couldn't finish his parm, so we boxed the leftovers and took it with us to the game. No room for dessert, besides we had a game to catch.

great food, great people, great atmosphere. my second time dining here and i will definitely be…read moreback!

Another Sunnyside gem. This neighborhood just has some of the best eats it really does…read more My boyfriend and I came here for a little mini date and the pictures kind of speak for themselves. It was in the middle of the day, so the service was also pretty good, but it wasn't super packed so it was nice and quick. The bruschetta was fire. My boyfriend got a seafood dish, which I cannot attest to you because I'm allergic to shellfish, but my dish was pretty good. Always a great time in Sunnyside, I will be back!

I love Rosario's. My work team always caters pizzas from them and they're some of the best. They…read moremake all the mozzarella in house! Service is friendly and quick. My favorite slice is the mushroom pizza. Something about their tomato sauce and their cheese is addicting. It's classic. They also sprinkle a good amount of mushrooms. Overall, I highly recommend Rosario's.

I've driven past Rosario's Pizzeria more times than I can count, but I never thought to stop in…read morebecause, from the outside, it honestly looks more like a neighborhood market than a pizzeria. If you didn't grow up in the area, you'd probably drive right by without realizing there's a great pizza spot inside. After seeing a TikTok video that made their pizza look incredible, I finally decided it was time to give it a try--and I'm so glad I did. Whenever I'm trying a new New York pizzeria, I always judge it by a plain cheese pizza. This time, I ordered a whole plain pie instead of individual slices because I think that's the fairest way to evaluate a pizzeria. A fresh pie tells you so much more than a slice that's been sitting in the display case. I also grabbed a mushroom slice and one of their Italian rice balls. Everything was delicious. The plain pie had exactly what I look for in a classic New York pizza, the mushroom slice was excellent, and the rice ball was flavorful and satisfying. Honestly, my biggest disappointment is that I didn't discover this place sooner. On top of the great food, the guys working there were incredibly friendly, efficient, and welcoming. It's easy to see why this place has such a loyal neighborhood following. I'll definitely be back, and next time I won't be waiting for TikTok to remind me this place exists!

Shocking to me that I've never reviewed Sorriso before. If you're Italian, coming here feels like…read moreshopping in your grandma's kitchen, or peeking into her refrigerator. It's a specialty food store (cash only) serving up incredible sandwiches, Italian salads, freshly made mozzarella and more. I love the chicken cutlets from here, the antipasto, the mozzarella and tomato salad, the calamari salad. I have still not come across anything I don't like at this place. I've been coming in here since I've lived in Astoria (that's almost 15 years) and every time I visit I find something new to try. Their heroes are delicious - the Italian sub has everything you could want on it, the eggplant parm hero is big enough to feed a small army. Service is friendly even when it's packed. Everyone here is happy to help you. Good food, good vibes.

Ordered: Italian Turkey Combo (~$17): Turkey, Roast Beef…read more(instead of Salami & Ham), Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Oregano, Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper, Red Wine Vinegar San Carlo Classic Potato Chips (~$2) Aya's take: Places like Sorriso are the reason for a lot of Astoria's personality and history! Sorriso is an Italian deli offering tons of Italian products, specialty meats, homemade mozzarella, sandwiches, snacks, and more! We were in the mood for some delicious Italian subs and came here to satisfy that craving. I got the Italian Turkey Combo but swapped out the Salami & Ham for Roast Beef since I don't eat pork. The turkey and roast beef were sliced fresh onto the bread, the toppings were all super fresh and added so much depth to the sandwich. I will say the bread was a bit hard and didn't seem like it was made fresh that day. The sandwich also could've used some mayo and pickles. I added some mayo when I got home and got a side of pickles which were actually outstanding! They were briny, salty, and crisp. It added a nice texture and flavor the sandwich was lacking. As we were finishing up, the worker stopped by and offered us some complimentary Fresh Mozzarella which melted in my mouth immediately. I would absolutely come back for that and try out their other speciality items. Great try!

I love Louie's. I went for the Grandma pizza, which is the best in New York City, and stay for the…read morepeople. Food is what keeps us alive, the other thing is people. This place is like eating in your mom's kitchen, and that's always a good thing, and if your mom wasn't a good cook, this is your chance to create a new memory. Now back to the food. Every entrée is a winner from the steak to the Bolognese to the garden salad. Just throw a dart at the menu you won't go wrong whatever it lands on. I'm Jerry, you can thank me later.

Really good quality of food. Had the chicken tomato and the buffalo chicken…read more Owner was super kind and hospitable. Affordable dinner for my crew after a long day of travel. My kiddos give it two thumbs up. Would come back.

Outstanding, great mozzarella and great bang for your buck before the Mets game! Well worth ya dimeread more

Great homemade authentic Italian in an historically Italian neighborhood. Family-run for…read moregenerations. All the food was delicious, tastes just like family-made meals. The fish was perfectly cooked and didn't lack flavor like many frys do. Arrive on the early side since they do run out of food. Bread was fantastic and fresh, can't leave without some.

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.

The Stand Alone Cheese store is in quite a random spot if you ask me but it definitely has made…read moreitself known as it gets a decent bit of foot traffic. It's one of those cheese shops where you'll smell the cheese before you see it- that wafting smell is indeed incredible haha. There is a very generous selection of cheeses here & I'm sure anyone can find a cheese that they like (& if you don't like cheese, whyyyy)! The employee & I believe owner Abraham was amazing & super attentive & patient with my indecisiveness. I chose a variety of cheeses to take home with my favorite easily being the 3 year aged comté. All in all, albeit this cheese shop is a bit secluded it's worth the visit!

Great selection and great service…read more Walked in with very little knowledge of cheese. I kind of knew what I wanted, but went in curious. There's a big selection of cheeses on display. Minimum weight to buy is 1/4 lb. Card is accepted on purchases over $15 Staff were very kind and patient in explaining the cheeses and letting us sample some before choosing. Walked out with the cheese I wanted and another one that interested me when sampling. Interior is a bit smaller, but stock full of items. Cheeses, cold meats, crackers and other shelf items available. Will definitely revisit, great array of specialty cheeses to choose from, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good vibes all around

Pleasantly surprised this time around!…read more The Italian meatloaf was absolutely delicious, the meatloaf itself was flavorful and not dry. Don't sleep on their fingerling potato salad - it was unbelievably tasty! The price points are a bit steep though. I'd categorize this is a splurge meal.

I've been to Il Bambino countless times before, but this last visit was a little weird…read more It was restaurant week and all I really ever get from this spot is a panini obv, so I thought it was a good opportunity to try out some apps and dessert since the special came with it. We arrived over an hour before closing, but when I came in the hostess said they were closing and that if we wanted to eat we needed to order fast and have everything come out at once. We agreed, but then watched another duo walk in 20 minutes later and get to take their sweet time. We started out with their tomato soup and chickpea salad. Tomato soup was rich and came with a slice of bread with melted cheese on top, and the chick pea salad was light and refreshing. I had the Piggie Smalls as my main which is my go-to and was great as always. For dessert we shared a panna cotta and this chocolate dessert that had these chocolate crunchy crumbles on top that was out of this world. 10/10 food, wish I could've enjoyed it without being rushed.