Via Trenta is apparently a hidden gem tucked away in Astoria, Queens…read more We stopped by on our way from the airport to enjoy a nice Italian cuisine and give the traffic time to ease up before heading back to Long Island. The restaurant itself is very nice and the service was equally impressive. My wife and I enjoyed the pappardelle and spaghetti garlic and oil. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. This will definitely be our go-to spot the next time we're traveling back from the airport.

So me and my wife booked this restaurant for Valentines Day since we been here before…read more Once we got there we were given the Vday prix fixe menus which were $75 per person. Upon asking for a regular menu I was told it's this prix fixe menu only and no substitutions or regular menu available. There was no mention upon booking this place, it had a prix fixe menu ONLY otherwise we would have not went. The menu consisted of 1 appetizer, 1 main course and 1 dessert for $75 per person. The food was good and the service was good as well our server was very nice. What bothers me is no mention when making the reservation it's just the pre fixe menu and upon actually doing the math and adding all of the items we got for 2 people going off their regular menu prices we actually ended up paying about $30 more which is usually not the case in other restaurants this should have been much cheaper. Also some of the dishes on the prix fixe menu had an additional $12.50 charge because of the type of the ingredients used, if you're going to charge extra just make a smaller portion or use other type of meat. Definitely not happy how they prepared this whole menu thing and will not be coming back here most likely. The only reason I gave 2 stars is because the staff was very nice and the food was good.

I have driven past this restaurant numerous times and finally decided to stop in for dinner. I am…read moreso glad we did!They were able to accommodate us right away with great outdoor seating. The tables are set up beautifully, and they have nice umbrellas that do a wonderful job of blocking the sun.The service was fantastic from start to finish. Best of all, the food was delicious and you get a very large portion for a really great price. We will definitely be back!

Came here for a birthday celebration since this is one of his favorite spots. Great Italian food…read morethat's well popular in the neighborhood. Food and drinks were great. The seafood was fresh and pasta cooked well. Highly recommend getting reservations since this place seems to be busy and I can see why. Service was prompt and attentive. Definitely will go back to try the other dishes and desserts!

Thank you to Flor de Sol Restaurant for hosting us! Amazing staff, great service and great food…read more The setting was wonderful and we able to decorate to match our party theme.

Decent amount of space, cozy...Our server was very nice and friendly. Each table gets a basket of…read morebuttery bread which L loved.. and I think olive oil and balsamic vinegar but we didn't try it. We weren't very hungry since we had a late lunch in Flushing so we just ordered Gambas al ajillo and Arroz con Camarones y chorizo. The shrimps were cooked well, generous amount. Not as garlicky as some versions I've had...but the garlic was roasted rather than raw. Great with the bread. Though I do prefer the raw garlic version for a stronger flavor, great for dipping bread in the garlicky oil, this version was still good. The main entree, the rice had a nice texture. More shrimp and some sausage, maybe I should've gone the seafood paella route. We were just so full we had to take the rest home. L also ordered a tamarind margarita and he liked it a lot. Nice and comfy environment inside, but located in a more deserted block even though it's almost around the corner from a restaurant we've gone to several times, so maybe not as much foot traffic as other restaurants in Astoria. Therefore, not the greatest view out the window. Our server brought us shots on the house when we were done but I was just so drunk days before...that I was not gonna have more alcohol for at least a week or two. I did eat the fruit on top of the shot...and that was soaked in alcohol...

Excellent neighborhood restaurant. Came here for a birthday dinner. The service was great. The…read morefood was fantastic - from appetizers (the bruschetta was excellent), to entrees (linguini vongole was one of the best I've ever had) to desserts (pistachio torte). Would definitely go back.

Amazing food, friendly and efficient service, and a slightly cramped but cozy atmosphere. Would…read moredefinitely come back if I am in Astoria and in the mood for legitimate Italian food. The appetizer bruschetta was good, piled high with slightly sweet tomatoes balanced by vinegar and crispy bread. The free thick bread basket seemed like a focaccia, and went well with olive oil. We had two classic dishes for our mains. The beef lasagna was tasty and had a slightly sweet sauce. It was filling but not too dense. The orecchiette was perfect: tangy and bitter with sweet sausage and light butter sauce. The white wine for happy hour was good, too. Semi dry and balanced, and a good price! The only slight drawback was the seating, with tables very close to each other and not much room to push your chair back. Still, it creates a cozy feel for your date.

This review exists in context of a bad day of service. I had been staying at the TWA hotel for an…read moreextended birthday weekend. If you've stayed there and your stay was anything like mine, it will leave you hungry for GOOD SERVICE. And that is exactly what Mar's provided. If you are having a rough day and looking for a pick-me-up, please give this place a try. The location is beautiful. Well-positioned on the corner of 34th and 35th, the ambiance is chic but comfortable. Featuring both outdoor and indoor seating, I would love to give this place a try in dryer air. We opted to sit inside, due to August monsoon season, and what a joy that way. The rustic and warm style adds so much to the experience. The food and drink were so fun. A high quality and extensive bar menu features special spritzes, craft cocktails and mocktails, and five pages of wine. Heads up! Some of the drinks are two part experiences. The food was delicious. I was extremely tempted to split the 26oz NY strip between the four in my party, but was too enchanted by the tapas and Seafood Orzo. The seafood across the board is this place's specialty. I must come back for a Sunday paella. The peak of my dining experience was our waiter, Steve (Stephen with a PH!) Especially after some disappointing service at the Paris Cafe in the TWA Hotel not knowing how to make us feel welcome, Steve was the antithesis of bad service. Always attentive and with a fantastic sense of humor, Steve reminded me what it was like to be with a MASTER of his craft. Just loquacious enough without lingering, Steve was so clear in his explanations and seemed genuinely excited to tel us about the specials. Steve made my birthday special and I am eternally grateful. The next time I am in Astoria, this is a must-go. I have to see this place through the seasons.

Can't believe I forgot how much I love this place. I used to live off 34th Ave and frequented Mars…read morepre-pandemic, but hadn't been back since. I was happy to see that not much has changed -- still the same cozy candlelit interior and sprawling bar that's made for making friends. I was there for happy hour so of course had to get an Oyster Martini. I'm not a fan of Gin, and was happy to taste that all the other flavors drowned out the taste of Gin and Vodka (almost too well). We kicked things off with a half dozen oysters, which were fresh and tasted like the sea (as they should). I was happy that they offered a mix of all the oysters they had available, even if it was just a half dozen. We also tried the anchovies that were on happy hour that came in perfectly wrapped up little bites on skewers, and the fries which were crispy and delicious. We were having such a good time that we stayed past happy hour and ordered octopus, the romaine salad and honey and cheese to share. Props to our server who made sure we had everything we need but ultimately left us girls alone to catch up (and also laughed at my commentary about "real" adults moving to CT). This was not a cheap visit, but everything we had was excellent so it was money well spent. I'll be back next time I deserve a little treat.

The freshest ingredients by far of any Astoria restaurant. I always start with an amazing salad, a…read morepizza and end with a homemade pasta dish. The variety is incredible and I have yet to try anything here I dislike. Such a classy addition to Astoria Queens.

We're visiting from california and stopped here for dinner with family. Staff was friendly…read more We got brick oven pizza & it was beautiful. They're probably 12" & two pizzas were big enough three adults. The mushroom pizza was good & earthy but we all love the burrata & burrata pizza... so good! We sat inside because outdoor seating was full and we did not need reservations on sunday evening

Friends and I came for a belated birthday dinner; celebrating 3 of our birthdays! What a special…read moretreat! Ambrosia Garden is such a beautiful restaurant! They have a small dining room in front and a larger enclosed outdoor dining room in the back. We opted to dine in the outdoor dining room. Customer service was top-notched and extremely welcoming and friendly! They have an outstanding menu with many terrific choices! We decided to dine family-stylez so that we could taste as many dishes as possible! Our shared menu: -- Complimentary homemade bread...topped with Zatar seasoning. Outstanding! -- Trio of Spreads $19: Tzatziki, Spicy feta, & Smoked Eggplant; Served with warm buttery Pita bread. All 3 spreads were excellent and distinctive. Delicious! -- Gravos Marinatos $18: Marinated anchovies in a zesty blend of EVOO and Mediterranean citrus. So fresh and tasty! -- Mousaka Croketes $18: Crispy croquettes of béchamel, roasted eggplant, and potato with savory ground-beef ragù; served over béchamel and finished with grated Kefalograviera. Bursting with flavor and just fabulous!! -- Grilled Shrimp and side of your choice $38: Six jumbo shrimp, flame-grilled to perfection; finished with their signature ladolemono (olive oil-lemon) dressing; served with side of Horta (Swiss Chard, simply boiled and finished with EVOO and garlic). The jumbo shrimp and sauce were mouth-wateringly delicious! -- Greek Style Lamb Chops $50: 1 lb of grilled Lamb Chops (4pcs), served with Cretan fries and tzatziki sauce. The lamb chops were perfection and the cretan fries were outstanding! Soooo satisfying!! -- Cod Fillet Ladokola $38: Wild-caught cod fillet baked in parchment paper with potato, tomato, onion, carrot, zucchini, capers, lemon, and thyme. Delicious combination of ingredients! This was such an in indulgent dinner, and so satisfying! So satisfying that we didn't leave any room for dessert! Haha But no regrets! This was an excellent meal! Thank you to Ambrosia Garden and their excellent staff for making this such a memorable experience! I cant wait to return to try other menu items! Recommended!!

Amazing!!! 100/10! The food was delicious (and solid portions too!), and the interior was sooo…read moregorgeous while also feeling cozy. The service is one of the best I've experienced in the city!! Everyone from the hostess to the waiter to everyone who brought out our food/cleared the table was SO friendly and sweet! Highly recommend especially for POC :) I will def come back here! PS: I'm not Greek, so I can't say how authentic the food is, but I thought everything was incredible!

I have found at good Italian restaurants that when the marinara sauce has wonderful flavor the menu…read morehas a good chance of being amazing. We loved the trout dish as well. The espresso martini was a big hit too, frothy and delicious

This place is very family friendly. I've been here a handful of times already within the past few…read moreyears and never got a chance to write anything. They have great food and great staff here. I would recommend making reservations. They accept large or private parties as they have space upstairs for everyone. They also have backyard space too. I've only gone for dinner, but they're open for lunch and happy hour as well. I must say that their pasta is done well here, I've tried the orecchiette al broccoli rape e sausage, the linguine alla vongole, the cacio e pepe, scampi alla porcini, pollo francese, and I can go on and on. Everything here is tasty and portion size is huge. I recommend their desserts as well. When I dine here I get an array of all their dishes. Overall, I'm alway satisfied with my meal.