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    Rosario's

    4.5 (260 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Pizza, Italian
    Closed • 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    ROSARIO'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Alex B.

    Lovely owners and some of the best pizza in NYC. Also a great deli. Definitely recommend

    Cheese Pizza Slice, Pepperoni Pizza Slice
    Nathaniel C.

    Came here for a slice and it absolutely did not disappoint! Ordered a plain and a pepperoni and both were fantastic. The slice was thin and the crust was nice and airy with a perfect crunch. The sauce had a sweetness to it and the mozz on top (which I read they make themselves in house) was so fresh. At $3 for a plain slice of this caliber these days, I will absolutely be back ... and I'm excited to try some of that sandwiches & sides from the deli counter, they look excellent. Everyone working was so nice & I loved the old school Italian deli vibes in the store.

    Warren A.

    With pizza shops around every corner they definitely have one of the better ones, but thats not all they have. They delicious sandwiches as well. I need to come back to try more.

    Jenny L.

    These pies are hands down delicious!! Owner hand makes them himself!!! So we ordered 1 to eat & 2 as back up!! They take credit cards & we only waited 20 mins for all 3 pies!! Everything was super fresh & yummy!! Ambiance was pleaseant!!

    Grandma Pizza
    Tim P.

    This is a solid slice of pizza. Good balance of flavor, cheese, bread. Nothing overpowering. Service was great! Love the layout of the space. I need to try their sandwiches next time.

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    Great pizza, one of the top few places in the neighborhood. Good deli options as well, like pasta salads, etc. Aracini rice ball with vegetables was good, had either asparagus or broccoli rabe and cheese, almost a bit too cheesy, but good. Good grocery selection, depending what you're looking for. Known for great owner and great service, they have plenty of people working so the wait isn't long. Smooth systems and clear, robust menu. A professionally-running place.

    Al Pollo. Picture does not do it justice. Quite a delicious hero.
    John L.

    There's no shortage of great Italian Delis in Astoria. I've tried most of them and I have to say, Rosario's is my favorite. The Al Pollo sandwich is my go to when I want some of the best chicken cutlets around. Portion size is strong, despite many other places cutting back. The prices are fair and quality is high. I've heard their pizza is also the best in town so I'll have to try at some point.

    Polpette Pizza (18")
    Michelle C.

    I wandered into Rosario's on my way to the Astoria-Ditmars (N) station one afternoon, simply because it looked like a charming little vestige of pre-gentrified Ditmars Blvd. The storefront is fairly large, and the shelves are packed with pantry goods ranging from olive oils to tinned fish imported from Italy. I found the prices to be quite reasonable and really enjoyed the large selection of goods available. While I was quietly perusing the shelves, I noticed that a majority of customers who walked in made a beeline to the right side of the store, where the deli/pizza counter was. I wasn't able to try a slice at the time, but after hearing rave reviews about their pizza, I was finally able to get my hands on their Polpette pie ($27) which features meatballs from a family recipe sliced thinly to resemble pepperoni. I'm not a huge meats lover on pizza but I was pretty blown away by how delicious it was. The marinara sauce was bright and perfectly acidic, the meatball discs tender and seasoned, and the dough tossed thin enough for a good crunch but robust enough to prevent any floppiness from the weight of the mozzarella. I've eaten a good amount of pizza in Astoria, and Rosario's easily takes top 3 (maybe even top 1)! I'd love to return and try their margherita slice and their sandwiches too.

    Pizza display at Rosario's
    ZOHAIB M.

    Rosario's is an oldschool gem of Astoria, Queens. The type of oldschool delis & shops that are being runover and pushed out in the city of New York to make room for fancy apartment buildings. Rosario's has survived! They have a huge selection of imported Italian goods. Chocolate croissants, biscuits, sodas & other pantry items. I was here for the pizza though. I've read & heard a lot of rave reviews of the pizza here. I can proudly say they deserve all the hype they get. They make their mozzarella fresh in-house which I appreciate so much. That mixed with their light sauce & slightly char on the bottom & slightly burnt cheese bubbles makes for an epic pizza! You just have to try it for yourself. Rosario's can go toe-to-toe with any of New York City's heavy hitters in the pizza game. Staff is very nice & friendly. Prices are very fare. Large regular 18" pie was $22.50 as of this review 06/2025.

    Jesse Y.

    What a welcoming and friendly old school gourmet deli. Cold cuts and fresh sandwiches galore and let's not forget their beautifully made pizza. Yes you heard right, Pizza! It ranks up there with New York's best. Rosario's is simply a local Astoria delight.

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    Very good pizza and friendly staff, surprisingly good food, for what looks like a deli under the L in Queens NYC

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    Best Italian market & delicatessen & pizzeria in a great old neighborhood in Astoria, Queens

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    Vite Vinosteria - Pappardelle Bolognese

    Vite Vinosteria

    4.3(752 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Astoria
    •$$

    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.

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    Vite Vinosteria - Bufala pizza. Delicious flavor. Needs another minute in the oven.

    Bufala pizza. Delicious flavor. Needs another minute in the oven.

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    Forno Siciliano

    Forno Siciliano

    3.9(133 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Steinway
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    We found another great Italian restaurant near our neighborhood. We came here for a late lunch. It…read morewas a pleasure coming around this time, as the restaurant wasn't too busy so that we could focus on the food after the business. So glad we came because we got a nice treatment and great food! Our lovely waitress, Maria, could answer all kinds of questions about the food. So don't worry if you don't know anything. Just know how to eat yum yum! We ordered artichoke pizza, seafood salad, mussels, and either frutti di mare (seafood pasta) or frutti di mare (seafood pasta). Everything was delicious, although the seafood pasta didn't swim in a lot of red sauce. From the table bread to the end of our meals, we were satisfied and happy. Seafood salad? Wow! This is a must-have dish on a hot summer day, like today and every day since the past weeks in NY. The mussels were another addition to my palate. Highly recommended place to dine and enjoy the meals. The place is huge and spacious. Easy breezy place to be!

    The food here is absolutely delicious!…read more First, you are treated to their homemade focaccia bread right out of the oven which is perfectly seasoned. After that there is an array of fresh specials although the food on the menu is equally well prepared. It comes out of the oven quickly and the staff is pleasant and very efficient. Finally, it is casual and you feel like you are at home so it is very comfortable as you mangia. Can't wait to go back..

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    Forno Siciliano
    Forno Siciliano
    Forno Siciliano

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    Tufino Pizzeria Napoletana - Vodka Pesto Margherita Pie.

    Tufino Pizzeria Napoletana

    4.1(527 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Astoria
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    Ditmars Restaurant Week 2026 - dinner. Conveniently located not far from subway and right next to a…read morebus stop. Bonus - they participate in InKind app. Came here for the first time with a friend who highly recommended it. Nicely decorated, bright and a lot of tables. The staff were all extremely friendly and attentive. After we left we talked about how much we appreciated the staff. Great food and great portions! The restaurant week prix fixe dinner has 2 options, one for $35 and one for $45. We each chose one of these options and opted for the glass of wine instead of dessert. First prix fixe order: Caprese appetizer and the Prosciutto E Arugula pizza (requested the gluten free crust). Even the person who never had gluten free pizza before loved it! It was a large portion so we ended up taking the remaining 2 slices to go. Second prix fixe order: Baked clams oreganata starter and The Parmesan Don. Highly recommend and definitely want to come back.

    $25 per person for all you can eat artisan pizzas?! Such a good price!! I came with a friend and we…read moreordered 4 different pies and they were all super yummy. My favorite was the black truffle one. Service was great too and they were also really kind and let us take home leftovers. I've never been to a place that let you do that before when you order AYCE but the server said they're fine with it as long as we make an effort to eat as much as we can. We had 6 slices leftover so they packed 3 slices for each of us in cute little pizza boxes. This restaurant also has beautiful decor and nice vibes ; would be great for a date night!

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    Tufino Pizzeria Napoletana - Interior

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    Tufino Pizzeria Napoletana - Prosciutto e arugula pizza (w gluten free crust option)

    Prosciutto e arugula pizza (w gluten free crust option)

    Tufino Pizzeria Napoletana - Inside - oven

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    Macoletta

    Macoletta

    4.4(287 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Astoria
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    I've come here on many occasions over the years with family or on dates, and it never disappoints…read more Great Italian food for an affordable price, and the service is quickly and friendly. My favorite aspect may be the outdoor tables on the sidewalk in warmer months, which also allow for well-behaved pups outside. Great hidden gem in Astoria

    [ deep sigh ] I wanted to love this place but it's nestled somewhere between meh and good…read more Taste-wise this place is excellent but execution is lacking in both food and service. It's a solid 3.5 stars so I averaged upward. The misses: I ordered what I believe was the most expensive item (chicken parm) and received the less than stellar experience (see picture) of a meal. As Rodney used to say: "it was fit for a king, here's King, here King." The chicken was precooked fully and then reheated after the sauce and mozzarella was placed above it. This is a twofold quick fire method of serving guests quickly and having those guests not return. To be clear the taste was superb but the texture was not. Think microwaved chicken but unlike microwaved chicken, my order came out somewhere between lukewarm and WTF?!? We ordered the Ill described beet salad with goat cheese that oughta have been named arugula salad with beets and goat cheese if there was dressing, I don't taste it. So I asked for some olive oil and S&P. I can conclusively assert that she brought salt and pepper. The jury is still out whether I received olive oil. The meatballs we ordered would make mamma cry, but not from happiness. They were overly salted and dense like some Balkan kabob kinda thing like spicy soujuks. Our waiter and waitress combo were very nice and equally aloof. The pleasant accent revealed that hospitality was not their first language. And now for the hit, and almost great: we ordered the truffle oil fungi pizza. Taste, and texture were excellent but it needed a wee more time for the cheese to fuse with the rest of the ingredients. I forgot to ask them to add olive oil atop of the mozz prior to placing the pizza in the over. Despite this detail the pizza still was the best item we ordered. Overall their cuisine was a valiant effort. I'll most certainly return (but after I diet try every other restaurant in Astoria that I haven't tried before and try again those that I have.

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    Macoletta - Counter seating and pizza oven

    Counter seating and pizza oven

    Macoletta - Fettucine Alfredo Fettuccine with Porcini

    Fettucine Alfredo Fettuccine with Porcini

    Macoletta - (SM) Burrata Canvas

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    Via Trenta Osteria - Linguine Nero ai Frutti di Mare Fra Diavola

    Via Trenta Osteria

    3.8(557 reviews)
    0.7 mi•Astoria
    •$$

    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.

    Went here for Valentine's Day. It was a prefixed menu which was just okay. I got the prosciutto…read moreplate for appetizer, which was the best dish I had. For main I got the ragú which was decent but not delicious to me. I definitely wouldn't order again. For Dessert I got the pannacota. To me it tasted like jello. Lastly I got a wine. I attached the photo here. It was good. It would've tasted better with steak. The appetizer and the wine were the best things I had that night. They were also giving out roses that day which was really nice of the staff. The waiter was really nice. The back of the restaurant is also really nice. Definitely the best place to sit.

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    Via Trenta Osteria - Holiday decor

    Holiday decor

    Via Trenta Osteria - Pappardelle ai Funghi Selvatici

    Pappardelle ai Funghi Selvatici

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    Ambiance

    Vesta - fries

    Vesta

    4.3(788 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Astoria
    •$$

    How have I never reviewed this gem before? I absolutely love Vesta. It's a cute and cozy place with…read moresuper chill vibes and an atmosphere that can't be beat when you're in the mood for a glass of wine on a slow night to catch up with a friend. (And that's what I usually do since she lives around the corner, lol.) The appetizers are appealing and always delicious - it's usually what we stick to ordering - the Meat & Cheese board, the meatballs and also of course steamed mussels. I think they also have a brunch menu, which I'd like to try soon. The service is also great - the staff is always patient, never rushes us and is always pleasant. I really enjoy coming here.

    Came here for brunch this past weekend. The space is a plus: tables are spacious and well spread…read moreout, so it doesn't feel cramped. There was only one server working the floor, but with just two tables occupied, service was quick and attentive. Hard to say how it'd hold up on a busier day. The food was a mixed bag -- some hits, some middle-of-the-road. The burrata was one of the better plates. Creamy and fresh, a solid start to the meal. The truffle fries also landed well -- crisp, and the truffle came through without being overpowering. The lasagna was the weak point. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't memorable either -- nothing about it stood out enough to recommend. Dessert was the high note. The "Baby Jesus" is genuinely decadent -- rich and indulgent, the kind of thing worth saving room for. One letdown: no mocktails on the menu. The only non-alcoholic options are two non-alcoholic beers -- no fruit juices or anything else. Worth flagging if you're coming with kids, since the choices are thin.

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    Vesta - Interior

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    Vesta - La Torta del Piccolo Bambino Gesu Cristo

    La Torta del Piccolo Bambino Gesu Cristo

    Vesta - Interior

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    Rosario's - delis - Updated September 2026

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